Author: Sis. Joy Greer

“Focus on Things Above”
Scripture: Colossians 3:2

“Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth."

Devotion:
It is remarkably easy to let our immediate surroundings dictate our mood, our peace, and our faith. Day after day, we are surrounded by earthly trials, shifting circumstances, and temporal pressures that demand our full attention. The Apostle Paul issues a powerful call to recalibrate our perspective: "Set your affection on things above.” "Set your affection" means to mind, direct your mind to, or seek. It implies an intentional, daily choice of where we anchor our focus. Paul isn't telling us to ignore reality or neglect our earthly responsibilities; rather, he is reminding us that this earthly reality is not the only reality.

Seeing beyond what is requires an intentional shift of the heart. When we fix our gaze on eternal truths—on the unshakable kingdom of God, His unfailing love, and the glory awaiting us—the temporary storms of this life begin to shrink in perspective. An eternal mindset gives us endurance in hardship, peace in uncertainty, and hope when the path ahead is obscured. God is inviting you today to lift your eyes above the horizon of the temporary. What is happening around you is subject to change, but what is anchored above is eternal.

Prayer:
Lord, grant me the grace to set my affection and my mind on things above. Help me to look past what I can see with my physical eyes and live fully aware of Your eternal kingdom and truth. I know that my eternal hope lies only in you. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Author: Sis. Joy Greer

“Focus on Things Above”
Scripture: Colossians 3:2

Author: Sis. Joy Greer

“Write the Vision”
Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2

“And the Lord answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it.”

Devotion:
Life can be messy and Habakkuk felt this acutely. When he looked around his world, he saw injustice, violence, and uncertainty. He cried out to God, wondering why heaven seemed silent while chaos reigned on earth. Sound familiar? God’s answer to the prophet wasn't an immediate fix; it was a vision. "Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables..." God instructed Habakkuk to capture what He was going to do—even though it had not yet materialized in the physical realm. Why? Because when our present circumstances look bleak, we can look past the chaos of today and record the promise of tomorrow so that those who see it can run forward with purpose.

Seeing beyond what is requires faith-fueled imagination. It means looking at a closed door and believing God is preparing a better way. It means looking at a broken situation and trusting that the Redeemer is still at work. When we anchor our hearts in God's promises, we stop reacting merely to our circumstances and start living in the light of His ultimate reality. God is inviting you today to lift your eyes. The current situation does not have the final say; His promise does. So, write the vision plain so that all can see the promise of God.

Prayer:
Lord, forgive me for the times my eyes have become entirely consumed by what is right in front of me—the stress, the uncertainty, and the challenges. Give me the vision to look beyond my current limitations and trust in Your sovereign promises. Grant me the courage to run the race set before me, anchored in the certainty that You are working all things together for good, even when I cannot yet see the outcome. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Audio Narrator and Author: Sis. Joy Greer

“Write the Vision”
Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2

Author: Sis. Joy Greer

“As For Me and My House”
Scripture: Joshua 24:15

"And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”

Devotion:
As we conclude this glorious Month of Prayer focusing on The Finished Work of Christ, let us look to Joshua’s bold declaration to the people of Israel, which serves as a powerful reminder to us today that we must look at what the Lord has done and make a choice. We may not have physical idols like the children of Israel, but what is hindering your total surrender to God today - your job, your children, your ambition. All can be idols keeping you from serving God.

Our choice to serve God should not be out of dutiful obligation, or a result of some miracle He has performed in our lives, our choice should be a daily decision, joyful and grateful. Over this past month, we have walked through Christ’s finished work - His death and resurrection, His victory over death, and what should be our total confidence in the ongoing care of God. The debt has been paid, victory has been won, and when we state the words “as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord” - we are simply planting our flag in the finished work, declaring that our homes, our families, and our lives belong to God.

Prayer:
Thank You for bringing us through this month of reflection on the finished work of Your Son. My heart overflows as I remember all that Jesus has done for me. As for me and my house, we will serve You. Help us to keep our eyes on the cross, knowing the victory has already been won. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Audio Narrator and Author: Sis. Joy Greer

“As For Me and My House”
Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Audio Narrator and Author: Sis. Joy Greer

“Confidence in His Work”
Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Author: Sis. Joy Greer

“Confidence in His Work”
Scripture: Philippians 1:6

“Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:”
 
Devotion:
Often times, I look at my spiritual growth and sometimes feel disappointed. Dealing with the same old habits, sometimes it causes my faith to waiver. In those moments, I sometimes wonder “Am I doing enough, am I pleasing God, am I doing what He has called me to be?” I feel like I am messing up the progress in my life and that God is frustrated with me. Today’s Scripture speaks to these moments. Paul lets us know that we don’t rely on our own willpower, discipline, or moral strength, we rely solely on the finished work of Christ.

It is not up to us to perform the good work; the Scripture says that God will perform it until the day Jesus returns. His finished work on the cross was just the beginning, and He remains actively at work to finish the work started in us. This life can sometimes feel like a knock down drag out brawl, but we must remember that it is a journey of relying on, trusting in, and believing in God. He has begun the work in us, and He will shape those rough edges, redeem our mistakes, and bring His work in us to completion - until the day of Jesus Christ.

Prayer:
God, thank You for the profound comfort of Your promise. When I feel weak or unfinished, quiet my fears with the truth that You are gently and perfectly completing the work You started in me. Help me to rest daily in Your finished work and your ongoing care. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Author: Sis. Joy Greer

“Victory in Jesus Christ”
 Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:57
 
“But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
 
Devotion:
Every day, we face battles. Discouragement, brokenness, pain, and the fear that we somehow have not measured up. If it were up to us, we would often succumb to the obstacles in this life and feel defeated daily under the shadow of our own human weakness. But GOD!! The Apostle Paul tells us in today’s Scripture that it’s not our own techniques, positive thinking, or life strategies that get us through, it is simply the finished work of Christ on the Cross that “giveth” us the victory. Not sells, not barters, but giveth, which means it is free. We have victory in Jesus! That’s a place of praise right there!

Because of the finished work of Jesus - His life, death and resurrection - death has been defeated and we have victory in that defeat. When Jesus declared "It is finished," the outcome of the war was sealed forever. In Christ, you are not fighting for victory; you are fighting from victory. The struggles you face today do not define your final destination. Whether you are battling a physical trial, a spiritual dry spell, or an emotional burden, the resurrection power of Jesus Christ is already active on your behalf. You can stand firm, knowing that the battle belongs to the Lord, and His triumph is yours.

Prayer:
Lord, thank You for the victory we have through our Lord Jesus Christ. Empower me to walk in that freedom, trusting that nothing can separate me from Your love or defeat Your purposes in my life. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Audio Narrator and Author: Sis. Joy Greer

“Victory in Jesus Christ”
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:57

Author: Sis. Joy Greer

“His Sacrifice Was Enough”
Scripture: 1 John 2:2  
 
“And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.”
 
Devotion:
When the weight of our failures presses upon our hearts, we may sometimes wonder if we have done enough, prayed enough, or tried hard enough to make things right with God. We may often revert to the thought that we somehow have to do something or earn our place with God. When these thoughts come to mind, remember the glorious truth of the finished work of Christ. John reminds us in today’s Scripture that Jesus was the “propitiation of our sins” - which simply means His sacrifice was enough to bring us into right relationship with God.

John makes a clear distinction in the tense of the phrase also, he uses the word “is”. This means that we don’t have to do anything special, say anything special, we simply have to believe. Jesus’ sacrifice was once and for all mankind. His declaration, "It is finished," meant the debt was paid, and that we now have access to God in a way never achievable before. Because of His sacrifice, there is no sin, no action, nothing that is too dark or too bad to keep me from coming back to God. I only have to submit myself, walk in faith and know that I am completely forgiven and eternally secure.

Prayer:
Lord, thank You for the gift of Your Son, Jesus Christ, and for His sacrifice on the cross. Forgive me for the times I have looked to my own efforts, doubts, or works to secure Your favor, forgetting that the work was already finished at Calvary. Fill my heart with deep peace and bold gratitude, and let my life be a reflection of Your transforming grace. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Audio Narrator and Author: Sis. Joy Greer

“His Sacrifice Was Enough”
Scripture: 1 John 2:2  

Audio Narrator: Sis. Joy Greer - Author: Evangelist Jamie Hoffman

“The Righteousness of God”
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:12, NIV

Author: Evangelist Jamie Hoffman

“The Righteousness of God”
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:12, NIV

“God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.”

Devotion:
Jesus took our place. Despite the persecution, lies, and deceptive rhetoric of this world, our Savior has never sinned nor fell short of the goodness of God. He is holy, faithful, and righteous in every way. He took on the sins of the entire world to redeem us back to God. He became the ultimate sacrifice. We are saved from sin by grace through His redemptive power. Though we were once filthy, dirty, and destined for eternal death, Jesus’ sacrifice has now saved, redeemed, and declared us righteous. Through Him, we received ‌new life.

 We don’t deserve it, we could never earn it, or be worthy of the gift of salvation and the sacrifice that was made for us. Jesus did what animal sacrifices, prophets, and the law could not do. He crucified flesh in the flesh, and He conquered death. He faithfully obeyed HIs Father and overcame the sting of death to rise with ALL power! We are no longer slaves to sin; the precious blood of the Lamb of God has redeemed us.

Prayer:
Lord, thank You for the gift of salvation. Thank You for Your grace and mercy toward me. Help me glorify You in all that I say and do. Help me grow daily and sanctify me the more. Amen.

Audio Narrator: Sis. Joy Greer - Author: Evangelist Jamie Hoffman

“Send Me”
Scripture: Isaiah 6:8, NIV

Author: Evangelist Jamie Hoffman

“Send Me”
Scripture: Isaiah 6:8, NIV

"Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, Whom shall I send? And who will go for us? And I said, Here am I. Send me!”

Devotion:
Can God trust you to obey Him enough to go when He says go or to move when He says move? Can He trust you to speak what He tells you to speak? In today’s scriptural context, the prophet Isaiah in a vision finds himself standing before God. The first thing Isaiah acknowledges is how unworthy he is before God. He says, I’m unclean.  Then the seraphim takes a hot coal, and he touches Isaiah's lips in order to purify him before God. God then asks, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” Isaiah responds, “Here I am, send me!”

Can God send you this morning? Can He trust you to carry out His will and deliver it to the people in need? Isaiah, after acknowledging his own unworthiness and being purified before God, immediately gave God a yes. The Word of God lets us know the harvest is plenty, but the laborers are few. When we answer the call of God, we have to put away anything that hinders our faith in God. We take up our cross and ‌follow Jesus. Just like the disciples, they dropped everything they knew and faithfully answered the call of the Savior. God has a purpose and a plan for our lives, but He’s not forcing His will on us. He’s waiting to see if our faith in Him is enough for us to say, Lord, send me!

Prayer:
Lord, we humbly submit to Your will for our lives. You have our yes, God. Yes, we will serve and obey You. We will answer and heed Your call. Yes, You can send us. Amen.

Audio Narrator: Sis. Joy Greer - Author: Evangelist Jamie Hoffman

“A Prepared Place”
Scripture: John 14:1-3, NIV

Author: Evangelist Jamie Hoffman

“A Prepared Place”
Scripture: John 14:1-3, NIV

“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going.”
 
Devotion:
In today’s Scripture, Jesus is preparing His disciples for His crucifixion and ascension at the Last Supper. He encourages them not to feel discouraged or dismayed by His ascension to heaven but to maintain their faith by believing in Him and the Father. Furthermore, He lets them know He is going away to prepare a place for them. The good news doesn’t stop there, but He also lets them know that He was going to return. At His return, they would be able to go back to glory with Him.

This world is not our home. It’s just a stopover to our final destination. We are living to live again. Many times we forget we are spiritual beings having a natural experience, and not natural beings having a spiritual experience. Our physical bodies are going back to the earth, but our spirit is going to live forever. The good news is that when we accept Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior, we get to live with Him for eternity. What a blessing to know that one day we will worship, praise, and be in the presence of our Savior forever. There is a prepared place waiting for you and me. But while we’re down here, we want to make sure that we are about our Father’s business. We want to let our lights shine so someone else can experience the joy of the Lord and make it to that prepared place.

Prayer:
Thank You God, for preparing a place just for me. Thank You for saving and redeeming me back to You. Help me follow Your spirit instead of my own desires. Amen.

Audio Narrator: Sis. Joy Greer - Author: Evangelist Jamie Hoffman

“God’s Plans”
Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, NIV

Author: Evangelist Jamie Hoffman

“God’s Plans”
Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, NIV

"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

Devotion:
I love planning. When my family and I go on vacation, I create an itinerary for the places I want us to visit. When they want to veer from my plans, I get a little salty. I tell them we sleep and watch T. V at home, but when we're on vacation, we should be out and about. Imagine if I get upset about my well-laid natural plans, how frustrating it is for God when we don’t trust His divine plan for our lives.

The context for today’s Scripture was God using the prophet Jeremiah to write a letter to the Israelites and let them know that despite their current situation of exile in Babylon, God still had a plan for their lives. In the previous verses, God encouraged them to go on living their lives despite their displacement. He encouraged them to pray for their city and to rebuke the lies of the false prophets.

We can apply these same principles today. What do we do when it feels like we are living in opposite day all the time? We continue to trust God at His Word. We continue to be faithful, obedient, and to pray. If God said it, it will surely come to pass. We serve an intentional God, and He has a divine plan for every one of us. His plans are better than anything we could ever imagine for ourselves.

Just like the Israelites in today’s Scripture, you may be experiencing a period right now where you feel you are all alone or in exile, but God has never left your side. All you have to do is call on Him, and allow Him to come into your heart. He has a perfect plan and will for your life. His plans are to “prosper you” and “give you a hope and a future.”

Prayer:
God, thank You for the plans You have for us. Help us trust You at Your Word and obey You in every area of our lives. We are leaning on and depending on You. Amen.

Author: Evangelist Jamie Hoffman

“The Power of Your Testimony”
Scripture: Revelation 12:11, NIV

“They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death.”
 
Devotion:
If you really want to stomp on the enemy's head, use the power of your testimony. God performs miracles, signs, and wonders every second, yet we hear more about the bad things happening in this world than we do the good ones. If we aren’t careful, we might believe only bad things are happening. But the devil is a liar!

How do we overcome the dirty, rotten devil? We overcome him by the precious power of the blood of our living Savior and the word of our testimony. I don’t know too many people who get good news and keep it to themselves. The “Gospel” and the gift of salvation represent the greatest news of all. When we let others know the reason we don’t look like what we’ve been through is not because we are so saved, sanctified, and holy, but it’s because of the grace of God, then they too can experience the goodness of God.
 
I’m so grateful God thought enough about a once shy, small-town country girl who has battled depression, low-self-esteem, and anxiety to save me and give me confidence in Him. Above all, I’m thankful God is still working on me daily. We have people assigned to us who are waiting to listen to our testimony. They need to know how good God has been to us. If we want to walk in the freedom and power of God, we must boldly and without fear open our mouths and testify of God’s goodness!

Prayer:
God, help us share our testimonies with others. Help us overcome the enemy by speaking about Your goodness and encouraging others. Amen.

Audio Narrator: Sis. Joy Greer - Author: Evangelist Jamie Hoffman

“The Power of Your Testimony”
Scripture: Revelation 12:11, NIV

Audio Narrator: Sis. Joy Greer - Author: Evangelist Jamie Hoffman

“Free From Condemnation”
 Scripture: Romans 8:1, NIV

Author: Evangelist Jamie Hoffman

“Free From Condemnation”
 Scripture: Romans 8:1, NIV
 
“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”
 
Devotion:
One trick and trap of the old, dirty, stinking devil is to keep us bound by our past so he can try to destroy the purpose in our future. He loves to play back all of our past mistakes and wrongdoings repeatedly to prevent us from living in the freedom and redemptive power of God’s salvation and love for us.

However, today’s Scripture lets us know there is, “no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” There is a difference between condemnation and conviction. Condemnation tells us we are worthless, unredeemable, and a failure. It brings shame, despair, and distance from God. Nevertheless, conviction from the Holy Spirit points out our specific mistakes and draws us back to God. It inspires hope, repentance, and peace.

If you’re living in Christ, then condemnation shouldn’t be living in you. Instead, the freedom and power of God should live in you. God washes and renews us after we receive salvation. We are free and free indeed. We can’t allow people, our past, or the dirty devil to condemn or shame us into stagnation. We all have work to do and a purpose to fulfill to advance the kingdom of God.

Prayer:
Lord, thank You for redeeming me back to You. Help me live free from condemnation and alive to Your purpose and will for my life. Amen.  

Audio Narrator: Sis. Joy Greer - Author: Evangelist Jamie Hoffman

“Dead to Sin; Alive to Christ”
Scripture: Galatians 2:20, NIV