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April 30 | Daily Devotion | Learn True Humility And Gentleness From Jesus | Zac Poonen

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April 29 | Daily Devotion | The Origin Of All Sin Is Pride | Zac Poonen

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April 28 | Daily Devotion | Be A Peacemaker In Your Marriage | Zac Poonen

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April 27 | Daily Devotion | Things That Give Room To The Devil | Zac Poonen

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April 26 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Rebuked Unbelief | Zac Poonen

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April 25 | Daily Devotion | Set Your Mind On Heavenly Things | Zac Poonen

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April 24 | Daily Devotion | God Is Looking For Blameless Men Not Perfect Men | Zac Poonen

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April 23 | Daily Devotion | Let The Lord God Awaken You | Zac Poonen

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April 22 | Daily Devotion | Listen To God As A Disciple To Resist The Devil | Zac Poonen

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April 21 | Daily Devotion | Preserve Your Personal Devotion To Christ | Zac Poonen

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April 20 | Daily Devotion | Pursue Love More Than Anything Else | Zac Poonen

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April 19 | Daily Devotion | Confess The Promises Of God And Not Your Failures | Zac Poonen

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April 18 | Daily Devotion | Is The Victory You Have An Ishmael? | Zac Poonen

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April 17 | Daily Devotion | Trust In God's Promises Against All Odds | Zac Poonen

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April 16 | Daily Devotion | True Grace Should Strengthen Our Heart | Zac Poonen

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April 15 | Daily Devotion | Contentment Brings Great Spiritual Profit | Zac Poonen

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April 14 | Daily Devotion | Without God We Can Do Nothing | Zac Poonen

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April 13 | Daily Devotion | Be Aware Of The Lord's Presence To Overcome Sin | Zac Poonen

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April 12 | Daily Devotion | Are You Freed From Your Sins? | Zac Poonen

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April 11 | Daily Devotion | Be Like A Baby In Humility | Zac Poonen

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April 10 | Daily Devotion | Ask God For Wisdom In Faith Without Any Doubting | Zac Poonen

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April 9 | Daily Devotion | Stand Apart From The World | Zac Poonen

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April 8 | Daily Devotion | The Holy Spirit Comes Inside Us To Manifest Life Of God | Zac Poonen

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April 7 | Daily Devotion | Ask Forgiveness And Forgive Others | Zac Poonen

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August 4 | Daily Devotion | The Mark Of New Covenant Blessing Is Not Wealth And Health | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · 11m · CFC Daily Devotions

True blessing under the New Covenant is not measured by material wealth and health, but by spiritual transformation and union with Christ. The mark of God's blessing is internal holiness and a clear vision of Christ, not external prosperity.

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April 30 | Daily Devotion | Learn True Humility And Gentleness From Jesus | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Apr 29, 2026 · 10m

Zac Poonen teaches that true humility and gentleness must flow from an inward transformation through salvation, not merely from external behavior or cultural definitions. He emphasizes learning these virtues directly from Jesus' example—His forgiveness of enemies, His defense of the weak and despised, and His willingness to receive gifts—rather than adopting shallow, dictionary definitions that can mask hypocrisy.

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April 29 | Daily Devotion | The Origin Of All Sin Is Pride | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Apr 28, 2026 · 9m

The origin of all sin is pride—rooted in the lifting up of one's heart, as exemplified by Satan's fall in Ezekiel 28:17. Pride is the root that generates all external sins, and believers cannot make spiritual progress without addressing it at its source rather than merely treating visible manifestations. God opposes the proud and gives grace only to the humble, making humility essential for overcoming sin and experiencing spiritual growth.

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April 28 | Daily Devotion | Be A Peacemaker In Your Marriage | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Apr 27, 2026 · 9m

Zac Poonen teaches that peacemaking in marriage is a sign of spiritual maturity and following Christ's example. He explains that the more spiritual spouse should take the first step toward reconciliation, drawing parallels to how God initiated restoration with humanity, and that peace comes when one person is willing to die to their own pride and ego rather than demanding their partner make the first move.

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April 27 | Daily Devotion | Things That Give Room To The Devil | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Apr 26, 2026 · 8m

Zac Poonen teaches on Ephesians 4:26-31, explaining how Christians give the devil a foothold in their lives through unresolved anger, covetousness, stealing, corrupt speech, bitterness, and slander. He emphasizes that Satan was defeated at Calvary and has no rightful place in believers' thoughts, speech, finances, or homes, calling Christians to guard against worldly habits and trust God rather than seeking provision from others.

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April 26 | Daily Devotion | Jesus Rebuked Unbelief | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Apr 25, 2026 · 11m

Jesus strongly rebuked His disciples for unbelief, viewing it not as weakness but as sin—particularly serious because they had been given power and authority to perform miracles yet doubted. Unbelief is evidenced by complaining about circumstances, doubting God's control, or failing to trust His promises like protection from unbearable temptation and the defeat of Satan at the cross; believers today have even less excuse for unbelief than the disciples since they have the Holy Spirit to remind them of God's sovereignty.

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April 25 | Daily Devotion | Set Your Mind On Heavenly Things | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Apr 24, 2026 · 10m

Zac Poonen teaches that believers should maintain a heavenly perspective by setting their minds on heavenly things rather than being bound to earthly concerns. He illustrates this with the metaphor of a rubber band tied to heaven that stretches down to earth for necessary daily tasks but must spring back up when those tasks are complete. This practice of keeping one's mind fixed on Christ's heavenly position is essential for experiencing spiritual victory, receiving God's revelation, and living as an overcoming Christian rather than remaining spiritually shallow and defeated.

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April 24 | Daily Devotion | God Is Looking For Blameless Men Not Perfect Men | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Apr 23, 2026 · 11m

Zac Poonen teaches that God seeks blameless men, not perfect men. Blamelessness means having a clear conscience before God by immediately confessing and repenting of any sin the Holy Spirit convicts us of, and continuously growing in awareness of sin and corruption in our hearts. This involves vertical honesty with God and upright dealings with others, representing the first and foundational thing God desires from His people.

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April 23 | Daily Devotion | Let The Lord God Awaken You | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Apr 22, 2026 · 10m

Zac Poonen teaches on maintaining your first love for Jesus by establishing a daily practice of listening to God in the early morning. Drawing from Revelation 2 (the letter to Ephesus) and Isaiah 50, he emphasizes that true prayer means keeping your heart open to God's voice throughout the entire day, not just during scheduled prayer times—much like a police officer with a radio constantly tuned to headquarters. He encourages believers to spend at least 5-15 minutes each morning in quiet communion with Jesus before the day's work begins.

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April 22 | Daily Devotion | Listen To God As A Disciple To Resist The Devil | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Apr 21, 2026 · 9m

Zac Poonen teaches that disciples must listen to God daily through prayer and Scripture reading, beginning each morning with an open ear to hear God's direction for the day. He emphasizes that spiritual strength comes through two practices: feeding on God's Word (at least 15 minutes daily) and actively resisting the devil's schemes through spiritual discipline and warfare, comparing this to physical nourishment and exercise needed for bodily strength.

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April 21 | Daily Devotion | Preserve Your Personal Devotion To Christ | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Apr 20, 2026 · 10m

Zac Poonen warns that the greatest deception is not doing evil things, but losing personal devotion to Christ while remaining active in ministry and church. He emphasizes that devotion to Jesus—not church attendance, Bible reading, or doctrinal knowledge—is the most important thing in the Christian life, and believers must continually check whether their love for Christ is increasing or cooling, or risk becoming spiritual backsliders.

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April 20 | Daily Devotion | Pursue Love More Than Anything Else | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Apr 19, 2026 · 9m

Zac Poonen calls believers to prioritize love above all else, warning against getting caught up in minor doctrinal matters while neglecting the central law of love for others. He emphasizes that true spiritual growth comes not from external rules or one's own efforts, but from asking God to fill us with His nature and Holy Spirit to enable genuine, Christ-like love toward all people, even those difficult to love.

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April 19 | Daily Devotion | Confess The Promises Of God And Not Your Failures | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Apr 18, 2026 · 9m

Zac Poonen teaches that believers should confess God's promises and partake of His divine nature through the Holy Spirit, rather than focusing on doctrinal correctness or external behaviors. He emphasizes that the Holy Spirit's transformative power gradually changes our nature from within, enabling us to overcome sin and worldly desires, and that we should speak God's promises over our failures and past defeats to experience true freedom and righteousness.

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April 18 | Daily Devotion | Is The Victory You Have An Ishmael? | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Apr 17, 2026 · 10m

Zac Poonen teaches that believers often produce spiritual 'Ishmaels'—apparent victories achieved through human effort and self-control rather than God's transforming grace. Using Abraham's story, he explains how God patiently waits until we recognize our own helplessness before He can work His true nature into us and produce the genuine 'Isaac.' Real victory comes not from external behavioral management but from God's supernatural work in the heart.

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April 17 | Daily Devotion | Trust In God's Promises Against All Odds | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Apr 16, 2026 · 10m

Drawing from Abraham's example in Romans 4, Zac Poonen teaches that faith means trusting God's promises about transformation when evidence suggests the opposite—just as Abraham believed he would father many nations despite his wife's barrenness. Poonen applies this to spiritual victory, urging believers to claim freedom from sin through God's word rather than their current circumstances, and emphasizing that humility about our sinful nature (recognizing we're no better than anyone else) is essential for receiving God's power to overcome.

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April 16 | Daily Devotion | True Grace Should Strengthen Our Heart | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Apr 15, 2026 · 12m

True grace is not merely forgiveness for continued sin, but God's power to transform us into Christ's likeness and free us from sin itself. Zac Poonen contrasts this true grace—which strengthens the heart and produces godly living—with false grace that only addresses guilt while leaving believers in spiritual defeat, arguing that God's grace accomplishes far more in us than most believers actually experience or believe possible.

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April 15 | Daily Devotion | Contentment Brings Great Spiritual Profit | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Apr 14, 2026 · 11m

Zac Poonen teaches that true godliness must be accompanied by contentment across all areas of life—finances, gifts, health, marriage, church fellowship, and employment. Without contentment, godliness becomes counterfeit and cannot produce the great spiritual profit God intends; believers must learn to be content with their circumstances while still faithfully pursuing legitimate goals, recognizing that God gives each person exactly what suits them.

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April 14 | Daily Devotion | Without God We Can Do Nothing | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Apr 13, 2026 · 12m

Zac Poonen emphasizes that apart from Christ, all human effort amounts to nothing, using John 15:5 as the foundation. He illustrates how works done without dependence on God may appear impressive but are ultimately worthless (wood, hay, and stubble), while only Spirit-empowered works endure for eternity. Poonen challenges believers to examine their true motives and inner attitudes, particularly regarding the love of money, and to recognize their complete dependence on God in all areas of life, ministry, and service.

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April 13 | Daily Devotion | Be Aware Of The Lord's Presence To Overcome Sin | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Apr 12, 2026 · 12m

Zac Poonen teaches that awareness of God's presence is a foundational practice for overcoming sin. He encourages believers to cultivate constant consciousness of Christ's presence, especially in corporate worship, rather than engaging in self-pity or introspection; true victory comes from fixing our eyes on Jesus and recognizing his worthiness of praise rather than looking inward at our problems.

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April 12 | Daily Devotion | Are You Freed From Your Sins? | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Apr 11, 2026 · 9m

Zac Poonen emphasizes that being freed from sin is crucial for spiritual growth beyond initial salvation. He warns believers not to remain content with repeated cycles of sinning and forgiveness, but rather to pursue progressive sanctification and victory over sin through the presence of Christ, while being vigilant against temptation and taking sin seriously as a weighty matter with eternal consequences.

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April 11 | Daily Devotion | Be Like A Baby In Humility | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Apr 10, 2026 · 10m

Jesus teaches that greatness in God's kingdom requires becoming like a humble child, free from pride, comparison, and self-reliance. Zac Poonen explores humility through the example of babies—who don't compare themselves to others, forgive easily, acknowledge their helplessness without shame, and constantly cry out for their needs—as a model for how believers should depend on God and remain free from the sin of pride.

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April 10 | Daily Devotion | Ask God For Wisdom In Faith Without Any Doubting | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Apr 9, 2026 · 11m

Drawing from James 1:5-7, Zac Poonen teaches that believers should ask God for wisdom in practical situations without doubting, emphasizing that God gives generously and without rebuke. He illustrates this with examples of needing wisdom in family relationships and highlights that doubt—which stems from not trusting God's goodness—prevents receiving God's blessings, making faith without wavering essential for answered prayer.

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April 9 | Daily Devotion | Stand Apart From The World | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Apr 8, 2026 · 10m

Zac Poonen uses Noah's example to challenge Christians to maintain a clear, visible separation from worldly values and priorities. Drawing a sharp line between the believer's eternal focus and the world's temporary concerns is not merely about avoiding certain behaviors, but about demonstrating through daily choices and sacrifice that Christ and God's kingdom are primary, not secondary to comfort and acceptance. Parents especially must model this commitment and maintain spiritual authority by living it out authentically, not merely preaching it.

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April 8 | Daily Devotion | The Holy Spirit Comes Inside Us To Manifest Life Of God | Zac Poonen

Zac Poonen · Apr 7, 2026 · 10m

Zac Poonen explains the fundamental difference between God's work in the Old Testament versus the New Testament: in the Old Testament, God helped people externally from the outside, but could not change their hearts from within; in the New Testament, the Holy Spirit comes to live inside believers, providing inner power to overcome sin and live righteously. He uses examples like Peter's denial of Jesus and David's failures to illustrate how external help and human determination are insufficient—only the indwelling Holy Spirit gives believers the strength to resist temptation and live a life honoring God.