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Get ready to be inspired and transformed with Vince Miller, a renowned author and speaker who has dedicated his life to teaching through the Bible. With over 36 books under his belt, Vince has become a leading voice in the field of manhood, masculinity, fatherhood, mentorship, and leadership. He has been featured on major video and radio platforms such as RightNow Media, Faithlife TV, FaithRadio, and YouVersion, reaching men all over the world. Vince's Daily Devotional has touched the lives of hundreds of thousands of providing them with a daily dose of inspiration and guidance. With over 30 years of experience in ministry, Vince is the founder of Resolute. www.vincemiller.com
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- Today6 min
Do Christians Have Everything They Need for Godly Living? | 2 Peter 1:3–4
Our text today is 2 Peter 1:3-4: His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, by which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire. — 2 Peter 1:3-4 Peter does not begin his letter by focusing on what believers lack. He begins with what God has already given. God's divine power has granted us everything we need for life and godliness. Our spiritual growth does not depend on willpower alone. It begins with God's power working in us through our relationship with Jesus Christ. This does not mean growth will be effortless or immediate. Peter will soon tell us to make every effort to develop godly character. But before he gives us that responsibility, he reminds us of God's provision. Whatever God calls us to pursue, he gives us the grace and power to begin pursuing it. That challenges one of our most common excuses: "I can't change." When yes, I can, and so can you. I'll admit that I sometimes live as though I am waiting for something else before I can obey God. I think I need more strength, more time, fewer distractions, or better circumstances. But this passage reminds me that, in Christ, I am not spiritually empty-handed. Neither are you. God has given us his power, the knowledge of Christ, and his precious promises. Through these gifts, we can escape the corruption produced by sinful desires and increasingly reflect God's character. When Peter says we become "partakers of the divine nature," he is not saying that we become gods. He is describing the transforming work of God within us. Through Christ, we begin sharing in the kind of life God desires for his people—a life increasingly marked by holiness, truth, love, and freedom from sin. You may feel powerless against a habit, attitude, or temptation. You may have failed so often that change seems impossible. But your past failures do not cancel God's present power. God may not transform everything in a single moment, but he has given you what you need to take the next faithful step. That step might be removing a source of temptation, confessing a sin, asking someone for help, opening your Bible, or choosing obedience when your emotions pull you in another direction. You do not need a different life before you can begin obeying God in this life. You are not spiritually under-resourced. God's power is present, his promises are trustworthy, and his grace is enough for your next step. So take that next step today. DO THIS: Identify one area in which you have been saying, "I can't change." Then take one small, specific step of obedience today. ASK THIS: In what area of your life are you most tempted to believe that change is impossible? How do God's power and promises change the way you view that struggle? What is one faithful step you can take today instead of waiting for better circumstances? PRAY THIS: Jesus, help me trust that your power and promises are sufficient for the next faithful step of obedience you are calling me to take today. Amen. PLAY THIS: Christ Is Enough.
- Yesterday6 min
What Does "Equal Standing" Mean? | 2 Peter 1:1–2
Our text today is 2 Peter 1:1-2: Simeon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who have obtained a faith of equal standing with ours by the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ: May grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. — 2 Peter 1:1-2 Peter begins this letter by calling himself both a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ. His calling was extraordinary. He walked with Jesus, witnessed his miracles, saw the empty tomb, and preached at Pentecost. Yet before emphasizing his authority, Peter identifies himself as a servant. His life and ministry belonged to Christ. Then Peter says something remarkable. He writes to believers who have received a faith of "equal standing with ours." We do not share Peter's apostolic calling, but we share his standing before God. Peter did not have a better Savior, a superior gospel, or a higher class of salvation. Every believer is accepted on the same basis: the righteousness of Jesus Christ. Our standing is received, not achieved. It does not depend on how much Scripture we know, how disciplined we are, how visible our ministry becomes, or how impressive our spiritual résumé appears. We are accepted because Jesus is righteous, not because we have performed well enough. I do not always feel like I stand on equal ground with Peter. He walked with Jesus and preached sermons that changed thousands of lives. Sometimes I look at other believers and feel spiritually behind them too. In those moments, I have to preach this truth to myself: My standing before God rests on Christ's righteousness, not my accomplishments or feelings. Comparison makes us forget that essential truth. We see someone else's knowledge, family, ministry, discipline, or influence and begin to think God must value them more. But another believer's calling does not determine your standing. Their growth can challenge you without making you less accepted. There are no second-class Christians at the foot of the cross. This does not mean spiritual growth is unimportant. Peter will soon urge us to pursue godly character with diligence. But the order matters. He reminds us of what we have received before telling us what to pursue. We do not grow so God will accept us. We grow because, through Christ, he already has. Your calling may look different from Peter's. Your story may be quieter than someone else's. Your progress may feel slower than you would like. But if your faith is in Christ, you stand on the same unshakable foundation: his perfect righteousness. Different calling. Same Savior. Same standing. DO THIS: Write down the name of one believer you regularly compare yourself to in your scripture journal. Beneath that name, write: "Their calling may be different from mine, but their standing before God is not better than mine. My standing rests on Christ's righteousness." ASK THIS: Whose gifting, ministry, family, knowledge, or spiritual progress are you most tempted to compare with your own? How would your daily relationship with God change if you consistently believed that your standing rests on Christ's righteousness rather than your performance? How can we encourage one another to grow spiritually without creating comparison or making people feel like second-class Christians? PRAY THIS: Jesus, help me rest in your righteousness instead of measuring my standing by my performance or comparing my calling with someone else's. Amen. PLAY THIS: Yet Not I but Through Christ in Me
- 2 days ago7 min
How to Stand Firm in Your Faith | 1 Peter 5:12-14
Our text today is 1 Peter 5:12-14: By Silvanus, a faithful brother as I regard him, I have written briefly to you, exhorting and declaring that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it. She who is at Babylon, who is likewise chosen, sends you greetings, and so does Mark, my son. Greet one another with the kiss of love. Peace to all of you who are in Christ. — 1 Peter 5:12-14 Before we close this letter, don't stop walking with me here. Follow me into 2 Peter. We've spent thirty-five days learning how to live holy in a hostile world. In Peter's second letter, he will help us keep growing in Christ, recognize dangerous teaching, and live ready for the Lord's return. Our journey isn't over. But first, Peter has one final word for us: "This is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it." Peter has spent this entire letter showing us what that grace looks like. Grace chose us and made us God's people. Grace gave us a living hope and an imperishable inheritance. Grace sustained us through trials. Grace called us to holiness. Grace did not always remove Peter's readers from suffering. It held them firm within it. This is important because we sometimes think grace should make life easier. Peter teaches us that grace makes faithfulness possible when life becomes more difficult. Peter commands us to stand in that grace. Make grace the settled ground beneath your life. Peter's closing names may look like incidental details, but they remind us that no believer stands alone. Silvanus, whom Peter calls a faithful brother, likely helped prepare or deliver this letter. The church in "Babylon"—probably Rome—sent its greeting, along with Mark, whom Peter affectionately called his son. Peter's final lines are filled with brothers, churches, affection, love, and peace. The letter written to scattered exiles ends with a snapshot of spiritual family. That is also important. Standing firm is personal, but it is never meant to be private. We need faithful brothers and sisters who carry truth to us, pray for us, challenge us, and remind us where to stand when pressure makes us forget. Peter began this letter with the prayer, "May grace and peace be multiplied to you." He ends by telling believers to stand in grace and declaring, "Peace to all of you who are in Christ." That is the beautiful bookend of 1 Peter: Grace at the beginning. Grace at the end. We began this journey asking, "Who are you?" Peter answered that we are chosen exiles who belong to God. We learned to live differently, do good when opposed, endure suffering without shame, shepherd faithfully, walk humbly, cast our anxieties, resist the enemy, and trust the God of all grace to restore us. Now Peter brings us to the final command: Stand firm. The man who once fell now tells us where to stand. Not in your willpower. Not in a spotless record. Not in public approval, favorable circumstances, strong leaders, or your ability to understand everything God is doing. Stand in grace. When culture shifts, stand in grace. When obedience costs you, stand in grace. When suffering lingers, stand in grace. When anxiety rises and the enemy roars, stand in grace. Grace found you when you were far from God. Grace gave you new life. Grace has carried you through every chapter. And grace will bring you home. Peter does not tell believers to escape Babylon, conquer Babylon, or become Babylon. He tells them to stand firm in grace while living in Babylon. That is how we live holy in a hostile world. So as we close this letter together, remember the truth that has carried us from the first verse to the last: You do not stand firm because you are naturally strong. You stand because the Chief Shepherd leads you, the Father cares for you, Christ restores you, and grace holds you. And 1 Peter has shown us where to stand. Now, follow me into 2 Peter, where we'll learn how to keep growing. If you have followed me all the way through 1 Peter, write your first and last name, city, and state in the comments below, and let's celebrate becoming believers who stand firm, living all in for Him who lived all in for us. DO THIS: Write the words "Stand firm in the true grace of God" somewhere you will see them this week. The
- 2 days ago25 min
Stand Firm and Finish Well | 1 Peter 5
Finishing the Christian life isn't about trying harder—it's about standing firm in the grace of God. Summary In the final chapter of 1 Peter, the apostle shows believers how to finish well after a lifetime of pressure, suffering, and spiritual battle. Peter calls leaders to shepherd faithfully, believers to release their anxieties to God, stand firm against the enemy, and trust the God of all grace to complete his work. Rather than promoting self-confidence, the chapter points to humble dependence on Christ as the key to enduring faithfully. The letter closes with one final command that summarizes the entire book: stand firm in the true grace of God. Reflection & Small Group Discussion Questions 1. Why does Peter begin his final chapter by addressing leaders first? 2. What does it mean to lead like the people you serve belong to Jesus and not to you? 3. How are humility and anxiety connected according to 1 Peter 5:6–7? 4. What burdens are you trying to carry that God never intended you to carry? 5. What is the difference between living with anxiety and living with spiritual alertness? 6. Why does Peter describe the devil as a roaring lion, and how should believers respond? 7. How does staying connected to Christian community help believers resist spiritual attack? 8. What do the four promises in 1 Peter 5:10 (restore, confirm, strengthen, establish) teach about God's work through suffering? 9. Looking back over the entire book of 1 Peter, what theme has challenged or encouraged you the most? 10. What practical step can you take this week to stand firm in God's grace and finish well?
- 3 days ago5 min
Will God Restore You After Suffering? | 1 Peter 5:10-11
Our text today is 1 Peter 5:10-11: And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. To him be the dominion forever and ever. Amen. — 1 Peter 5:10-11 Suffering can leave you asking more than, "When will this end?" You may also wonder, "Will I ever be whole again?" Pain can change the way you see yourself, other people, and even God. It can drain your confidence, unsettle your faith, and leave you wondering if life will ever feel stable again. Yesterday, Peter told us to resist the devil and stand firm in the faith. Today, he reminds us that the enemy is not the final player in our story. He writes: "And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace… will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you." Peter calls God "the God of all grace." Grace is not merely how we enter the Christian life. Grace chooses us, saves us, sustains us, strengthens us, and restores us. Whatever this season requires, God has grace sufficient for it. Then Peter tells us God will "himself" restore us. God does not watch from a distance. He personally works within our suffering to accomplish what we cannot do on our own. Then Peter gives us four promises. God will restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish us. The word translated "restore" means to mend, repair, or put something back into a useful condition. It was used for mending torn fishing nets—a picture Peter, a former fisherman, would have understood well. A torn net was not discarded. It was repaired for use again and again. The remaining words describe God making His people steady, strong, and firmly grounded. Restoration does not always mean God returns everything to the way it was before. Sometimes God does something deeper. He himself restores us. He makes us more dependent on Christ, more grounded in truth, and more useful to His purposes. Restoration is not always returning to who you were before suffering. It is becoming who grace is forming you to be through it. Peter understood this because the leader he was today was different and better than he was even during Jesus's life. Perhaps suffering has torn something in you. Maybe it has shaken your confidence, disrupted your plans, or left you feeling less like yourself. Peter does not promise that the road will be painless. But he does promise something better. The God of all grace will not abandon His work in you. Notice the journey we have taken this week. We have learned to cast our burdens on God and resist the enemy. Now Peter shifts the action to God. We cast. We resist. And then... God restores. Your pain may get a chapter in your story. It does not get the final word. The God of all grace does. And that is good news! DO THIS: Write down one area of your life that feels damaged, unstable, or exhausted. Instead of asking only for the situation to change, ask God to restore, strengthen, and establish you within it. ASK THIS: What has suffering changed or wounded in me? Am I expecting restoration to mean returning to the past, or am I open to the new work God wants to do? Which promise do I need most today: restoration, stability, strength, or a firmer foundation? PRAY THIS: God of all grace, You see what suffering has torn, weakened, and unsettled in me. Thank You for not discarding or forgetting me. Restore what is broken, strengthen what is weak, and establish my life more firmly in Christ. Help me trust that my suffering is temporary, Your grace is sufficient, and Your work in me is not finished. Amen. PLAY THIS: All My Ways Are Known to You.
- 4 days ago5 min
How Do Christians Resist the Devil? | 1 Peter 5:8-9
Our text today is 1 Peter 5:8-9: Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world. — 1 Peter 5:8-9 Peter places two realities side by side. God cares for you. The devil wants to devour you. Yesterday, Peter invited us to cast every anxiety on God because He cares for us. Today, he warns us not to confuse God's care with a life free from spiritual resistance: "Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour." Peter neither ignores the devil nor becomes obsessed with him. He simply tells us the truth: we have a real spiritual enemy, so we need to remain awake. To be sober-minded means thinking clearly. Not allowing fear, distraction, or temptation to cloud our judgment. To be watchful means recognizing that temptation rarely announces itself. The enemy often works through lies we begin to believe, accusations we repeatedly rehearse, desires we excuse, and isolation we accept. Note that Peter calls the devil our adversary. He opposes God and seeks to destroy what God is doing in us. Like a roaring lion, he uses intimidation to pressure us to run. Peter knew what that pressure felt like. Before Jesus was arrested, He warned him: "Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat, but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers." —Luke 22:31-32 Peter was sifted too. Fear exposed him, and he denied Jesus three times. Self-confidence was not enough. Therefore, his instruction is what he lacked. "Resist him, firm in your faith." To resist means to stand against or withstand. We resist the enemy by holding firmly to what God has said. When the adversary whispers that God has abandoned you, remember that the Father cares for you. When the adversary accuses you of forgiven sin, remember the finished work of Christ. When the adversary tempts you with promises of life apart from obedience, remember where those desires lead. Spiritual resistance is not spiritual bravado. It is stubborn allegiance to God. Yesterday, Peter told us to open our hands and release our anxiety. Today, he tells us to plant our feet and resist the enemy. So what's your battle with the adversary today? DO THIS: Identify one lie, temptation, accusation, or pattern of isolation the enemy has been using against you. Write down one biblical truth that directly confronts it, then share the struggle with one trustworthy believer who will pray with you. ASK THIS: Where have I become spiritually careless or distracted? What lie or accusation am I tempted to believe right now? Who is helping me remain firm in the faith rather than fight alone? PRAY THIS: Father, keep me sober-minded and spiritually awake. Help me recognize the enemy's lies without becoming fearful or preoccupied with him. Strengthen me to resist temptation, stand firmly in the truth of the gospel, and remain connected to Your people. Thank You that Jesus intercedes for me and will not let me go. Amen. PLAY THIS: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
- 4 days ago27 min
How to Respond When Someone Hates You | Esther 3
How should you respond when someone hates you? Esther 3 reveals how wounded pride becomes destructive and why no threat is beyond God's rule. Summary One man refuses to bow. Another man becomes enraged. Soon, an entire people are marked for death. Esther 3 reveals how quickly wounded pride can become destructive hatred—and why no human decree can outrank the sovereignty of God. Reflection & Small Group Discussion Questions 1. When have you watched a small offense grow into a much larger conflict? 2. Why does wounded pride often exaggerate the threat another person poses? 3. How can we recognize Haman's spirit growing within us? 4. Why are half-truths often more persuasive than obvious lies? 5. What mistakes did Ahasuerus make before giving Haman his authority? 6. Where do you carry influence that requires greater discernment? 7. What does it mean that faith acknowledges a deadline but refuses to worship it? 8. How does the resurrection expose the limits of human power? 9. How can you stand against hostility without becoming bitter? 10. What situation are you treating as final that you need to place under God's sovereignty?
- 5 days ago5 min
How to Cast Your Anxiety on God | 1 Peter 5:7
Our text today is 1 Peter 5:7: casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. — 1 Peter 5:7 Some burdens feel too important to put down. We tell ourselves that continuing to think about them is responsible. If we stop rehearsing the possibilities, anticipating every problem, or trying to control every outcome, something may fall apart. But responsibility can slowly become the belief that everything depends on us. Yesterday, Peter told us to humble ourselves under God's mighty hand. Today, he shows us what humility does with the weight it cannot carry: "Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you." This verse is not disconnected from the one that came before it. Casting our anxieties on God is how we humble ourselves before Him. We acknowledge that we are limited and cannot carry every person, problem, or possibility. Humility declares, "I am responsible to obey God, but I am not sovereign over the outcome." Peter tells us to cast our anxieties on God. The idea is to cast a weight onto someone or something strong enough to bear it. And we are to cast it all. That concern that keeps you awake. That conversation you cannot control. That child you cannot protect. That diagnosis you did not expect. That financial pressure you cannot resolve. Friends, nothing is too heavy for God's strength, and nothing is too small for His attention. And the reason Peter gives for casting our anxiety is... "Because he (God) cares for you." That's personal and individual. God knows what has been circling through your mind. He sees the pressure you have struggled to explain. He understands the burden behind the smile you fake to others. But remember, casting your anxieties on God does not mean becoming passive. You may still need to make a decision, have a difficult conversation, establish a boundary, build a plan, or ask someone for help. Trusting God never means doing nothing. It means doing what devotion requires without pretending you control the outcomes. So name what you are carrying today. Do not minimize it. Do not pretend it does not hurt. Cast it honestly onto God. Take the next faithful step, then release the outcome to Him. DO THIS: Write down the three concerns occupying the most space in your mind. Pray through them one at a time. For each concern, identify what faithful action belongs to you and what outcome must be released to God. ASK THIS: What burden have I been carrying as though everything depends on me? What faithful action is God asking me to take—and what outcome am I trying to control? Do I truly believe that God cares about the specific details troubling me today? PRAY THIS: Father, You know every burden I carry and every outcome I am trying to control. Forgive me for acting as though everything depends on me. I place my anxieties in Your hands because You are strong enough to carry them and loving enough to care for me. Give me wisdom to take the next faithful step and humility to leave the results with You. Amen. PLAY THIS: I Will Trust My Savior Jesus
About The Daily + Weekly by Vince Miller
Get ready to be inspired and transformed with Vince Miller, a renowned author and speaker who has dedicated his life to teaching through the Bible. With over 36 books under his belt, Vince has become a leading voice in the field of manhood, masculinity, fatherhood, mentorship, and leadership. He has been featured on major video and radio platforms such as RightNow Media, Faithlife TV, FaithRadio, and YouVersion, reaching men all over the world. Vince's Daily Devotional has touched the lives of hundreds of thousands of providing them with a daily dose of inspiration and guidance. With over 30 years of experience in ministry, Vince is the founder of Resolute. www.vincemiller.com
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