Today's Good News

Category - Devotionals

04/16          Ephesians 1:7

“In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace.”

Key Points:

  1. Redemption Through the Blood – Christ’s blood purchases our freedom from sin (Colossians 1:14).
  2. Forgiveness is Only Through His Blood – Without His sacrifice, we remain in sin (Hebrews 9:22).
  3. It is an Act of Grace – Salvation is not earned but given freely (Romans 3:24-25).
  4. His Blood Restores Us to God – We are reconciled and made right with the Father (2 Corinthians 5:18-19).

HIS BLOOD REDEEMS


The weight of sin was heavy,
A chain that could not break,
But in His blood, redemption flows,
And mercy speaks my name.


Not by my strength, not by my deeds,
But by the price He chose to pay,
The riches of His grace pour out,
A love that cannot fade.


Forgiveness stands where guilt once ruled,
The past erased, the debt is gone,
No longer lost, no longer bound,
His blood has made me whole.


Covered now, restored to Him,
Reconciled and held by love,
Not my work, but all His grace,
Forever I am free.


His blood redeems, His blood restores,
The price is paid, the door is open,
Grace abounds where mercy reigns,
Covered in His love.

04/15          Revelation 22:11

“Let the one who is holy still be holy.”

Key Points:

  1. Holiness is continuous – It is a lifelong pursuit.
  2. Holiness is a distinguishing mark – It sets believers apart.
  3. End-time faithfulness is linked to holiness – We must endure.
  4. God recognizes the holy – He honors those who remain faithful.

04/14           Colossians 3:12

“Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.”

Key Points:

  1. Holiness includes character transformation – It changes how we act.
  2. We are chosen to be holy – It is our identity.
  3. Holiness reflects in relationships – It affects how we treat others.
  4. God’s love enables holiness – We live holy because He loves us.

04/13          Exodus 15:11

“Who is like you, O Lord, among the gods? Who is like you, majestic in holiness, awesome in glorious deeds, doing wonders?”

Key Points:

  1. God’s holiness is unmatched – He is above all.
  2. Holiness is majestic – It is glorious and beautiful.
  3. God’s deeds reflect His holiness – His actions reveal who He is.
  4. Holiness inspires worship – It draws us into awe.

04/12 – 2 Tim. 2:21

04/12          2 Timothy 2:21

“Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from what is dishonorable, he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart as holy, useful to the master of the house, ready for every good work.”

Key Points:

  1. Holiness prepares us for God’s work – It makes us useful.
  2. We must cleanse ourselves – Personal responsibility is required.
  3. Being set apart brings purpose – God uses holy vessels.
  4. Holiness leads to readiness – We become equipped for His plans.

MAKE ME CLEAN


A vessel formed by holy hands,
Not for ruin, not for shame,
But shaped to be set apart,
For the work of heaven’s King.


If we cleanse what holds us back,
If we leave the past behind,
We will be fit for greater things,
Ready for the Master’s use.


Do not be filled with lesser things,
Do not be held by fleeting gain,
For the ones who yield to Him,
Will walk in paths prepared.


Refined like gold, purified,
A house prepared for glory’s call,
For holiness is more than words,
It is the life of those made new.


Make me clean, make me ready,
Let my heart be set apart,
For I am Yours, wholly Yours,
A vessel for Your name.

04/11          Matthew 5:8

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.”

Key Points:

  1. Holiness starts in the heart – It is not just external.
  2. Purity leads to divine encounter – Seeing God is the reward.
  3. Blessing follows holiness – God favors the pure.
  4. Holiness is about inner transformation – It changes us from within.

PURE IN HEART

(Verse 1)
The world sees what fades,
But the pure in heart see Him,
Not with eyes, not with sight,
But in the depths of knowing.

(Verse 2)
A heart unstained by greed,
A soul untouched by pride,
For holiness is more than deeds,
It is the light within.

(Verse 3)
No one sees the wind,
Yet it moves where it will,
So is the heart refined,
So is the life made new.

(Verse 4)
To those who walk in truth,
To those who yield in love,
The face of God is near,
And His presence fills their way.

(Chorus)
Blessed are the pure in heart,
For they will see the King,
Not in shadows, not in part,
But in the fullness of His light.

APR. 10 – SET APART

04/10                   Leviticus 20:26

“You shall be holy to me, for I the Lord am holy and have separated you from the peoples, that you should be mine.”

  1. Holiness means belonging to God – We are His chosen people.
  2. It requires separation – We must live differently.
  3. God’s holiness is our model – We reflect Him.
  4. Being set apart is a privilege – It is a mark of His love.

SET APARRT

(Verse 1)
You are not your own,
You belong to the King,
Called to walk in light,
Marked as His forever.

(Verse 2)
The world may wander far,
But His people are set apart,
Not as drifters, not as lost,
But as those who bear His name.

(Verse 3)
Holiness is not a weight,
It is the freedom of the soul,
To walk where He has placed us,
To live in all He’s planned.

(Verse 4)
You shall be His, forever known,
A people wrapped in love,
Not cast aside, not left alone,
But chosen for His glory.

(Chorus)
He has set us apart,
To walk in truth, to walk in grace,
Not as strangers, but as sons,
A people holy to the Lord.

APR. 9 – HOLINESS

04/09                   1 Corinthians 3:17

“If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him. For God’s temple is holy, and you are that temple.”

  1. We are God’s temple – Our bodies belong to Him.
  2. Holiness protects the temple – Sin defiles what is sacred.
  3. God takes holiness seriously – There are consequences for impurity.
  4. Holiness is about preservation – Keeping ourselves set apart for Him.

HOLINESS IS OUR CALL

(Verse 1)
A dwelling place not made with hands,
A temple for the King of kings,
Not built of stone, not shaped by man,
But filled with holy fire.

(Verse 2)
His presence rests where hearts are pure,
Where lives are set apart in Him,
No darkness stands where light remains,
No shame where grace abides.

(Verse 3)
The sacred ground is where He dwells,
A house not built for earthly gain,
For we are called His holy ones,
A temple held by love.

(Verse 4)
Do not destroy what He has claimed,
Do not defile what He has formed,
For He is near, for He is strong,
And He has made His home in us.

(Chorus)
We are the temple of the Lord,
A house for righteousness and peace,
Let every heart be filled with truth,
For holiness is our call.

APR. 8 – PUT ON THE NEW SELF

04/08                   Ephesians 4:24

“And to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.”

  1. Holiness is part of our new identity – It defines who we are in Christ.
  2. It requires putting on a new self – Transformation is necessary.
  3. Holiness reflects God’s character – We are created in His likeness.
  4. Righteousness and holiness go together – They cannot be separated.

HOLY TO THE LORD

(Verse 1)
The old is gone, the new has come,
Clothed in righteousness and grace,
A life renewed in holiness,
A soul remade in truth.

(Verse 2)
Not by effort, not by might,
But by the Spirit, we are changed,
Put on the garment of the King,
And walk as those redeemed.

(Verse 3)
No longer bound to what was lost,
No longer held by sin’s embrace,
For we have found our place in Him,
Created for His work.

(Verse 4)
Each step reflects the One we follow,
Each word reveals the path of light,
For holiness is not a whisper,
But the fabric of our lives.

(Chorus)
Put on the new, put on His name,
Walk in the truth of who you are,
Set apart and made for glory,
A people holy to the Lord.

APR. 7 – THE SPLENDOR OF HOLINESS

04/07                   Psalm 96:9

“Worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness; tremble before him, all the earth!”

  1. Holiness and worship are connected – True worship flows from purity.
  2. Holiness is beautiful – It reflects God’s nature in us.
  3. Reverence is essential – Holiness brings awe of God.
  4. Holiness is for all the earth – It is not limited to believers.

WORSHIP THE LORD IN HOLINESS

(Verse 1)
In the quiet and in the storm,
Worship rises from the earth,
A call to stand in reverence,
A call to bow in holy fear.

(Verse 2)
Holiness is more than words,
It is the posture of the soul,
A life that sees His splendor,
And walks in awe before His throne.

(Verse 3)
The nations tremble, the heavens sing,
For He is clothed in majesty,
His name is higher than the sky,
And we are called to worship Him.

(Verse 4)
Come and stand before the Lord,
Not with empty hearts or hands,
But in the beauty of His presence,
And the weight of all He is.

(Chorus)
Worship the Lord in holiness,
Let every heart bow low,
For He alone is worthy,
And His name will reign forever.