Ed Young Devotionals

John 21:15-17 teaches us that leadership in the Christian sense transcends conventional roles, emphasizing a spiritual calling to influence and guide others towards love and good deeds through our actions and decisions, aligning with Jesus' example of servant leadership and his charge to "feed my sheep," which signifies nurturing and caring for those in our sphere of influence with wisdom and integrity.

1 Corinthians 13:7 and 1 Peter 4:8 illustrate that true love acts as a protective covering, shielding loved ones from harm and believing the best in them, urging us to extend grace, understanding, and the benefit of the doubt in all situations, fostering trust and positivity.

1 Corinthians 13:6 teaches that true love does not delight in wrongdoing but finds joy in truth and righteousness, guiding us to seek the well-being and spiritual growth of others, and to cultivate environments of positivity and encouragement, reflecting God’s grace and mercy in our interactions.

1 Corinthians 13:4-5 emphasizes that God's love transcends shock value and rudeness, urging us to embody respect, courtesy, and kindness in all interactions, and to navigate life's challenges with grace, ensuring our actions reflect divine love in every word and deed.

1 Corinthians 13:4-7 contrasts the humility of love with the arrogance of figures like Napoleon, teaching us that true love embodies endurance and humility, prioritizing others' well-being over self-interest and boasting, and calling us to love selflessly as Jesus did, with actions that speak louder than words.

1 Corinthians 13:4 and Ephesians 4:32 highlight the profound impact of kindness as a tangible expression of love, urging us to go beyond mere feelings to actively demonstrate graciousness and generosity in our daily interactions, thereby reflecting Christ's love and service to others, even in challenging situations.

1 Corinthians 13:4 and James 1:3-4 emphasize the essence of love as patient and kind, a love that restrains from retaliation and actively benefits others, teaching us to embrace patience as a deliberate choice to maintain emotional calm and kindness in the face of provocation, reflecting Jesus' enduring love and patience with us.

1 Corinthians 13:4 and Ecclesiastes 7:8 highlight patience as a core aspect of love, teaching us that true love involves selflessness, faith, and humility, trusting God's control over our lives and choosing to seek the happiness of others over our immediate desires.

Romans 8:9 and John 14:26 inspire us to ask "What Would Jesus Do?" not as an impossible standard to meet on our own but as a call to rely on the Holy Spirit's power within us, transforming us to reflect Jesus' actions and decisions through the Spirit's guidance and strength.

James 4:7-8a and Galatians 5:22-23 illuminate the concept that self-control is a finite resource, akin to a muscle that requires supernatural strength from the Holy Spirit to be effectively exercised and replenished, guiding us to resist temptation by drawing closer to God and relying on His power.

James 1:13-14 warns us against blaming God for our temptations, emphasizing that temptation originates from our own desires, and highlights the importance of vigilance and grounding ourselves in faith and God's Word to resist sin's deceptive promises.

1 Corinthians 10:13 and Hebrews 12:2a teach us that overcoming temptation requires focusing on Jesus, our guide and example, who not only provides a way out of every trial but also strengthens our faith and endurance through controlled pressures, ensuring we're never faced with more than we can handle.