The apostle Paul’s life and ministry are a stunning testament to the power of God’s grace. His service was not only shaped by grace but also entirely sustained by it. In today's Day by Day by Grace devotional, we are reminded of how Paul’s courageous and selfless ministry reflected the transformative work of grace in his life.

Have you ever lain awake at night, haunted by the fear of death? I have. For years, I’d go to bed with a gnawing dread of the unknown, a weighty question looming over me: What happens when I die? The thought of nothingness, as some atheists claim, didn’t bring me any peace. If anything, it terrified me. How could I comprehend ceasing to exist? The idea of eternal oblivion left me shaken, despite being a Christian who had sung countless hymns about heaven and eternal life.

The truth is, I was struggling to take God at His word. I believed in Him intellectually, but I hadn’t allowed His promises to transform my heart and calm my fears. Then, everything changed.

In Chapter 2 of The Knowledge of the Holy, A.W. Tozer delves into a truth that both challenges and comforts us: God is incomprehensible. This is not a limitation on God but a declaration of His infinite greatness. If we could fully grasp Him, He would cease to be God.

"Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth" (Colossians 3:2).

What does it truly mean to set our minds on things above? This phrase is not just a call to lofty thoughts; it’s an invitation to live from a position of victory, security, and love in Christ. As believers, we are already seated with Him in the heavenly realms (Ephesians 2:6). From this heavenly vantage point, we gain a clearer perspective of our lives, rooted in His truth and the assurance of His promises.

In his devotional today, Oswald Chambers examines a deeply insightful truth about our walk with Christ: the relationship between the natural and the spiritual. Drawing from Galatians 4:22, he highlights the story of Abraham’s two sons—Ishmael, born of the bondwoman, and Isaac, born of the freewoman—as a picture of the tension between what we produce in our own strength and what God accomplishes through His Spirit.

Chambers reminds us that this isn’t about dealing with sin but understanding how the natural aspects of our lives must be surrendered and transformed to align with God’s purposes.

Have you ever paused to marvel at the sheer generosity of God’s heart? It’s a question worth asking. Today’s Day by Day by Grace devotional invites us to reflect on this truth: God’s entire relationship with us is marked by one transformative word: give. His grace—His unearned favor, His empowering presence, His abundant provision—flows freely from a heart that delights not in taking but in giving. Abundantly. Extravagantly.

The apostle Paul captures this beautifully, writing, “I have written more boldly to you on some points…because of the grace given to me by God” (Romans 15:15). Grace is not something we achieve; it’s a gift we receive. It’s the very language of God’s heart, the foundation of how He relates to us.

Have you ever felt like something is holding you back in your spiritual journey, but you can’t quite pinpoint what it is? You want to live in the fullness of the life Christ offers, but it seems as though an invisible barrier is preventing you from stepping into that abundant life. Often, hidden obstacles lie at the root of these struggles, hindering us from experiencing the joy and freedom that Christ has already provided.

In his preface to The Knowledge of the Holy penned in 1961, A.W. Tozer lays out a sobering truth: the modern Church has largely lost its sense of God's majesty. He describes this loss not as a deliberate rebellion, but as a subtle drift—a gradual diminishing of our concept of who God truly is.

This drift has had tragic consequences. Tozer rightfully notes that without a proper understanding of God’s greatness, we lose our sense of awe, our spirit of worship, and even our ability to experience life in the Spirit.

“Service does not come first; neither does life!” At first, that might sound odd, right? It certainly would have to me just a few years ago. But as I’ve searched the Scriptures, a profound truth has emerged: for the believer, the proper sequence is death to the old, from which springs forth newness of life—and then fruitful service (John 12:24; Colossians 1:9-10).

Life arises from death. As Jesus taught, “Unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds” (John 12:24). For us, too, life and fruitfulness in Christ follow this divine order.

As I was reading today's Abide Above devotional by Miles Stanford, I was reminded of the days when I would ask the Lord, What does it mean to truly rest in You? For some of my Christian friends, the idea of resting in Christ conjured images of passivity: Kick back, lay your problems at the foot of the cross, and let Jesus handle it. But I’ve learned through Scripture that nothing could be further from the truth. Resting in Christ is one of the most active, intentional acts of faith we can practice. It’s not idleness; it’s complete and utter reliance—a confident trust in the One who works all things for our good and His glory (Romans 8:28).

I’ve shared before about my Jordan River moment—the night I trusted God in a way I never had before. It was the first step into the abundant life, believing that His promises were true and living as though they applied to me. That step changed everything. Yet, looking back, I realize how much easier it would have been to trust Him if I had truly known Him—not just facts about Him, but the infinite depths of His character.

The question of why an all-knowing, omniscient God would create a world filled with suffering is among the most profound challenges to faith. It touches the heart of human existence and the nature of God Himself. For believers and skeptics alike, this question demands thoughtful reflection and a compassionate, Scripture-informed response. Let’s explore this question, seeking to understand God’s purposes and character as revealed in His Word.

Have you ever felt stuck in your faith journey? You know the truth of Scripture intellectually, you believe Jesus has saved you, and you want to walk in the newness of life He offers—but somehow, it doesn’t feel real. I’ve been there. For so long, I found myself longing for joy and peace, yet trapped in a cycle of depression and anxiety.

I believed the gospel and loved the idea of Jesus, but it wasn’t until a specific night that I came to know the Person of Jesus in a way that transformed everything. It was as though I finally stepped into the truth of my union with Him—not just in my mind, but in my heart.

During my time in seminary, one particular moment marked a turning point in my walk with God. I had been assigned to read The Knowledge of the Holy by A.W. Tozer—a book I knew would be insightful, but I had no idea how deeply it would change my understanding of God and my ability to trust Him.

Have you ever felt the weight of being told, “Just trust God!” only to realize you don’t really know how? Trusting God is foundational to our faith, but how can we trust Him if we don’t truly know Him—not just know about Him, but relationally know Him?

There’s a difference between gathering information about God and encountering Him in a way that transforms our hearts. Knowing God relationally is the key to trust.

Have you ever felt like your faith journey is an exhausting back-and-forth—believing one moment and doubting the next? You know the evidence is there: God’s existence, the resurrection of Christ, and His promises. Yet, it still doesn’t seem to reach your heart. You’re left wondering, Why can’t I just trust Him fully?

Journaling can sometimes feel like a daunting task—what do I write, and why does it matter? But when seen through the lens of our life in Christ, journaling becomes something entirely different. It’s not just a discipline or a hobby; it’s a sacred space to explore the fullness of who we are in Him and to experience His life flowing through us.

Debates between skeptics and Christians often center around resolving perceived difficulties in the Bible—moral objections to God’s actions in the Old Testament, alleged contradictions, and questions about faith and evidence. These conversations are valuable, but they often feel like two sides talking past each other, with neither party fully addressing the heart of the matter.

I’ve been thinking about the questions you’ve raised about the Bible—its challenges, its apparent contradictions, and especially your concerns about the actions of God in the Old Testament. I appreciate your honesty in grappling with these issues, and I want to acknowledge how deeply these questions matter. But as I’ve reflected, I’ve come to believe that the heart of the issue isn’t the specific actions or teachings in Scripture. The deeper question is this: Are you willing to approach the God of the Bible for who He is, rather than who you think He should be?

When was the last time you saw a rainbow? Maybe it stopped you in your tracks for a moment—its beauty, its unexpected appearance after the storm. But beyond being a stunning natural phenomenon, the rainbow carries a deeper meaning. In Genesis 9:13, God gave the rainbow as a sign of His covenant, His unchanging promise to Noah and all of creation. It was a symbol of His faithfulness—a reminder that even after judgment, God’s mercy and steadfast love prevail.