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Listen to Daily Devotion Podcast by Y.E.S. Jesus of Jesus Christ 1God 1Gospel Church Youth Ministry. It is a daily prayer devotion to start your day. It's purpose is to spread Scripture reading in a daily basis to begin your day. Join us every morning and let us all be the light and salt in today's Christian generation. Follow us on our public Podcast Platforms

  1. “The Exchange of Exhaustion”

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    “The Exchange of Exhaustion”

    February 27, 2026 Daily Devotional:  “The Exchange of Exhaustion” Isaiah 40:29 ​ "He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak." ​ In our modern digital culture that treats burnout as a badge of honor. We "grind," we "hustle," and we "caffeinate" our way through soul-crushing fatigue. But Isaiah 40:29 offers a radical alternative to the world’s DIY energy. ​ The context of this verse is vital because it follows a reminder that God; the Creator of the ends of the earth never grows tired or weary. Because His reservoir is infinite, He is the only one qualified to replenish ours. This isn't just about physical tiredness but it’s about the faintness of heart that comes when life feels heavier than our ability to carry it. ​ The beauty of this verse lies in the "divine exchange" that happens when we acknowledge our limits. God doesn't wait for us to get our second wind before He helps; He meets us exactly at the point of our "faintness." To the weary; are those who have been running for a long time and feel the steady drain of life’s demands. To the weak; are those who feel they haveno "might" or inherent power left to even start the task.  The word "increases" in this verse suggests an abundance; not just a drop of water for a thirsty man, but an overflowing well.​  What is currently draining your power? Is it a specific situation, a relationship, or the pressure you put on yourself? Identify the drain and afterwards check the source. Are you trying to power through on your own,or have you stopped to ask for the increase as promised in this verse? Now, what would it look like to admit your weakness to God right now instead of hiding it behind a busy schedule? Your exhaustion is not a barrier to God! It is the primary requirement for His strength to be displayed in your life. It shifts the focus from "I need to try harder" to "I need to lean harder." ​

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  2. “The Infinite Pursuit”

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    “The Infinite Pursuit”

    February 26, 2026 Daily Devotional:  “The Infinite Pursuit” 1 Chronicles 16:11 ​ "Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always."​ In our world of "one-and-done" checklists, it’s easy to treat our spiritual life like a battery, something we charge once and then ignore until we’re running on empty. But David’s song of thanks in 1 Chronicles suggests a completely different rhythm. ​ The word for "seek" used here implies a frequent, frequenting, and persistent search. It’s not looking for something that is lost; it’s pursuing someone who is vital. ​ Before you look at your inbox, your bank account, or your reflection, look at Him. Look to the Lord, this is about focus. It’s a conscious shift of your internal compass.​ We often reach the end of our rope by noon. This verse invites us to stop white-knuckling our way through stress and instead plug into a power source that doesn't deplete. Look upon His strength and seek his face always. To seek someone’s "face" is to seek their presence and favor, not just their hands or what they can give you. And the word "always" means there is no "off-duty" time for the soul. ​ In what area of your life, are you currently relying on your own strength instead of His? What is the first thing you "look to" when you feel overwhelmed? How can you create a "micro-habit" today to seek His face in the middle of a busy schedule?​ This is a reminder that spiritual burnout usually happens when we stop "looking" and start "doing" in our own power.  In our daily rhythm of pursuing the Lord, it would be a breath by breath awareness that His power is what sustains us through the mundane and great tasks of the day.

    11 min
  3. "Building on the Bedrock"

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    "Building on the Bedrock"

    February 25, 2026 Daily Devotional: "Building on the Bedrock" Jude 1:20 "But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying gin the Holy Spirit ..." Jude's letter is often seen as a "spiritual siren". He the previous verses warning about influencers who distort the truth and cause division. It's heavy stuff. But in verse 20, the tone shifts beautifully. He turns away from the chaos of the world and looks directly at you. He calls you "beloved". Before he gives you a task, reminds you of your identity. You aren't just a worker in the kingdom; you are cherished. In a world that often feels like it's tearing things down, Jude gives us a blueprint for standing Faith isn't a museum piece to be stared at; it's a structure to be lived in. The author of this chapter suggests that spiritual growth isn't passive. We don't just "stumble" into maturity. We build. We stack the bricks of scripture, community, and service on the top of the foundation which is the "most holy faith" delivered once and for all.You aren't building on your own opinions, your fluctuating emotions, or the latest trends. You are building on the obstructive truth of who Jesus is and what He has done. When the storms of life hit, the strength of your house depends entirely on the quality of your foundation. Construction is exhausting work if you're doing it in your own strength. Praying "in the Holy Spirit" means aligning your heart with God's heart. It's moving beyond a grocery list of requests and entering into a conversation guided by the Spirit's power, wisdom, and peace. What am I building on today? Is it the solid rock of faith, or the shifting sands of external validation? Am I a builder or a spectator? What is one small "brick" whether a habit, a prayer, or a moment of study I can lay today? How can I shift my prayer life from a monologue to a Spirit-led dialogue? This is the "engine" of the Christian life, more broadly, it means praying under the influence and direction of the Spirit. It;s moving past repetitive, hollow prayers and allowing the only Spirit to guide your requests, groaning, and praises. This is an exhortation to spiritual resilience connected to God through prayer that the "chaos" outside has no place to land.

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  4. “Faithfulness Beyond Our Failures”

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    “Faithfulness Beyond Our Failures”

    February 24, 2025 Daily Devotion: "Faithfulness Beyond Our Failures" 2 Timothy 2:13 "If we are faithless, he remains faithful - for he cannot deny himself." We often treat our relationship with God like a contract; if we show up, work hard, and keep our word, He does the same. But what happens when we stumble? When our prayers feel hollow, our doubts creep in, or we flat-out fail to live up to our convictions? Human nature tells us that when we withdraw, others will eventually withdraw from us. We expect God to mirror our inconsistency. Yet this is a staggering reassurance; God's faithfulness is not a reaction to our performance. The verse essentially says that God's character is fixed, while ours is fluid. The verse says He cannot deny Himself. Faithfulness isn't just something God does; it is who He is. Just as the sun cannot help but emit light, God cannot help but be true to His promises, His character, and His people. Even when we are at our weakest, when our "faith tank" is on empty, God remains steady. He doesn't look at our momentary failure and decide to change His nature. He stays true to the covenant He made, anchored by His own integrity rather than our reliability. We have His grace for the "faithless" moments because He is steady and constant. This verse is a reminder that you cannot "sin away" God's character. You might break your word to Him, but He will never break His word to you. It's an invitation to come back to Him, knowing that He hasn't moved. If you've felt distant or "less than" lately, remember that the door is still open because He hasn't moved!

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  5. “The Tranquilizer”

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    “The Tranquilizer”

    February 23, 2026 Daily Devotional: “The Tranquilizer” 1 John 3:20 ​ "For if our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and knows all things." ​ We are often our own harshest critics. You know that quiet, nagging voice; the one that brings up a mistake from three years ago or whispers that you aren't"spiritual" enough because you struggled with the same temptation again. When our hearts condemn us, it feels like a final verdict. We assume that if we feel guilty, God must be even more disappointed. ​ But John offers a beautiful, counterintuitive truth; God is greater than our feelings. Our hearts are fickle. They are influenced by exhaustion, past trauma, and even a bad mood. God, however, is constant. He doesn't just see your momentary failure; He "knows all things." He knows your frame, He knows your intent, and He knows the finished work of Christ on your behalf.​When your heart says, "You’ve messed up too much," God says, "I know exactly what you did, and I have already covered it." Divine omniscience isn’t a threat; it’s a comfort. It means there is nothing about you that can surprise God or push Him away. ​ Feelings aren't facts, just because you feel unforgiven doesn't mean you are unforgiven.Put your trust in the greater judge because if the Creator of the universe has cleared your name, your heart doesn't have the authority to overturn the ruling. Let's begin to rest fully in His knowledge. You don't have to explain yourself to God. He already knows and He loves you anyway. ​ ​ 1 John 3:20 is the "Christian's tranquilizer." It tells us that when our feelings say we are rejected, we should look at the cross and the character of God, which say we are accepted. God’s objective truth is always bigger than our subjective feelings.

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  6. “Our Moral Compass”

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    “Our Moral Compass”

    February 22, 2026 Daily Devotional: “Our Moral Compass” James 1:16 ​ "Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers and sisters." ​ After detailing the dangerous "birth cycle" of sin in the previous verse, James shifts gears. He leans in close, like a mentor or an older brother, and offers a sharp, two-word warning that serves as a vital guardrail for our souls. ​ Deception carries the idea of wandering or being led astray. Deception is rarely a loud, obvious frontal assault. It is a slow, quiet drift. We get deceived when we start believing lies. That sin won't cost that much and that God is holding out on us. ​ Why does this verse matters? James places this warning exactly between the description of sin when we think we can "manage" our temptations without them growing into something deadly and the description of God’s goodness when we think God is the source of our temptation or that He is a fickle giver.   The author of this verse isn't just saying "don't sin.", rather he's saying "don't let your heart wander off the path." By saying "Don't be deceived," James is telling us to check our moral compass. If you find yourself thinking that God is being unfair or that a certain "small" sin is harmless, you have stepped into the fog of deception.​How do we stay undeceived? James points to the anchors of truth by which our foundation of faith is strengthened. In affection; He calls them "dear brothers and sisters." We stay grounded through community and the reminder that we are loved by God. In awareness; we recognize that our own desires are the primary lures used to pull us off course. In alignment; Comparing our thoughts against the unchanging character of God, who only gives "good and perfect gifts."​ In what area of my life am I currently saying, "It’s not that big of a deal"? Is there a "good gift" from God that I have stopped being thankful for, leading me to look for satisfaction elsewhere? Today's devotion is a spiritual wake-up call telling us that our internal desires often lie to us about the consequences of sin and the character of God. ​

    12 min
  7. "The Upper Room"

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    "The Upper Room"

    February 21, 2026 Daily Devotional: "The Upper Room" Acts 2:4 "All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them." Imagine the scene in a group of ordinary people; fishermen, tax collectors, and grieving friends huddled in a room. They were waiting on a promise they didn't fully understand. Then, in an instant, the atmosphere changed. The "filling" of the Spirit wasn't just a quiet, internal shift; it was an empowering explosion that turned their fear into boldness and their silence into a global message. The text says all of them were filled. This wasn't a gift reserved for the "super-spiritual" or the inner circle of leadership. The Holy Spirit is God's presence made available to every believer, regardless of their background or status. They spoke as the Spirit enabled them. We often burn out trying to serve God or do "good things" in our own strength. Pentecost reminds us that the Christian life isn't about trying harder; it's about yielding to the Power that is already within us. They didn't just feel good, they spoke. The filling of the Spirit is always for a mission. It's designed to break down barriers; cultural, linguistic, or social so that the world can hear about the "wonders of God". Sometimes we feel empty and drained by the demands of life or our own anxieties. Acts 2:4 invites us to stop trying to pour from an empty cup. Just as the disciples waited in the upper room, we can take a moment today to ask for a fresh "filling". Don't worry about having the right words or the perfect plan. When you are filled with the Spirit, God provides the enablement for the task at hand.

    12 min
  8. “The Source of the Surge”

    19 FEB

    “The Source of the Surge”

    February 20, 2026 Daily Devotional:  “The Source of the Surge” John 15:5 ​ "I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing." In our "hustle culture," we are often told that the key to success is more effort, more discipline, and more grit. But Jesus offers a different paradigm;  Connection over Effort! John 15:5 is the input of Christian life. It is the "engine room" of the faith. In this verse, Jesus uses a vivid agricultural metaphor to explain exactly how ourrelationship with Him is supposed to work. ​ Imagine a branch lying on the ground, detached from a grapevine. It doesn't matter how much that branch tries to grow a grape but it is physically impossible. Thelife-giving sap; the nutrients, the water, the energy, it comes from the vine, not the branch. To provide the life, the power, and the nutrients is the vine's job. To stay attached and abide is the branch's job. ​ When Jesus says, "Apart from me you can do nothing," He isn't being dramatic. He means that while we can stay busy, in doing our tasks and chores as we go to work on our own, we cannot produce anything of eternal value that speaks peace, joy, patience, or love without His spirit flowing through us. Remaining or abiding isn't a mystical state but a practical awareness. It's like your phone staying connected to Wi-Fi. If you move too far away, the signal drops, and the apps stop working due to disconnectivity issues. ​ To remain in Him today might look like checking in, so take a 30-second "breath prayer" during a stressful moment. Listen to that still small voice whilst reading a verse in the morning and letting it sit in the back of your mind like a slow-release vitamin. Finally surrender and admit, "Lord, I can't handle this difficulty on my own. I need Your patience to flow through me."

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