Daily Devotionals

Blessed by Blessing 

The primary goal is taking care of others, but the benefits of giving are real and meaningful. Jesus taught this same idea when he said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.

Heeding God’s Call 

By heeding the call to God, the Levites turned back the tide of sin that had taken over the people. Because of the courage of the Levites, God’s covenant with Israel was restored.

Patience with God  

Have patience with God. We must not let our anticipation of God’s plan get in the way of our patient trust in Him.

A Lasting Covenant 

Shabbat is “an everlasting covenant” because every week we remind ourselves that what’s most important is everlasting.

Blessing Is Godly Work 

Those who sow into IFCJ Canada are usually people who could never make a significant impact on their own. But when they send in their donations — no matter how large or small — they become part of something bigger.

A Relationship Is Born 

They were distant from God, so He placed them in danger; they called out to God then, and a new relationship was born.

Seeing Our Miracles 

The message of Purim is that we need to pay attention and see the miracles, that there is no such thing as “good luck.

Our Gifts to Others 

We must be careful to stay humble so that all that we give is “Holy to the Lord.

Eyes on God 

Awareness of God must frame our lives so that He is never far from our minds. In this way, we can keep our eyes “always on the LORD.”

A Memorial to God 

Just as this served as a constant reminder of Israel’s ancestors for the High Priest, it is also a reminder for us that our faith and our future are built on the past.

A Light to the World 

The Jewish people have been a source of light to the world because of the suffering they have endured over the centuries.

Act Justly 

With the right perspective, everything we do can be turned into acts of kindness all the time, including taking care of our own children.