The following scriptures relate to the baptisms which is a sign you are giving your life to Christ and telling Him to guide you.  Being baptized does not mean you have it all figured out, it means you want God to lead you and guide you for what He has planned for you."I baptize you with water for repentance.  But after me comes one who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry.  He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire." - Matthew 3:11"Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit." - Matthew 28:19"For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ." - Galations 3:27"Yes, I also baptized the household of Stephanas.  Besides, I do not know whether I baptized any other.  For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel, not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of no effect." - 1 Corinthians 1:16-17"Baptism, which corresponds to this, now saves you, not as a removal of dirt from the body but as an appeal to God for a good conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ." - 1 Peter 3:21I hope you enjoyed this weeks message and I hope it inspired you.  Thank you and God bless!I really do appreciate you listening and if you like what you hear, please rate and review on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen. If you would like to help support my podcast, please subscribe so you can get notified when a new episode is available each Sunday. Check out and like my Facebook page at William’s Devotional Podcast to connect with me and my episodes will be listed there as well. You can also email me at [email protected]. Thank you again and God bless!

The following scriptures relate to this weeks message:"You are the light of the world.  A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.  Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house.  In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven." - Matthew 5:14-16"But when you give to someone in need, don't let your left hand know what your right hand is doing.  Give your gifts in private, and your Father, who sees everything, will reward you." - Matthew 6:3-4"Those who do well as deacons will be rewarded with respect from others and will have increased confidence in their faith in Christ Jesus." - 1 Timothy 3:13"Through the proof of this ministry, they glorify God for the obedience of your confession to the gospel of Christ, and for your liberal sharing with them and all men." - 2 Corinthians 9:13"I don't mean to say that I have already achieved these things or that I have already reached perfection.  But I press on to possess that perfection for which Christ Jesus first possessed me." - Philippians 3:12Always remember to give glory and thanks to God, who is the one that blessed you with the gifts and talents you have.  You did not achieve greatness on your own, God is the one that blesses you with your achievements.  Hope you enjoy this weeks message.  Thank you and God Bless!I really do appreciate you listening and if you like what you hear, please rate and review on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen. If you would like to help support my podcast, please subscribe so you can get notified when a new episode is available each Sunday. Check out and like my Facebook page at William’s Devotional Podcast to connect with me and my episodes will be listed there as well. You can also email me at [email protected]. Thank you again and God bless!

This week's podcast is relating to the following scriptures:Acts 3:18 - But God was fulfilling what all the prophets had foretold about the Messiah - that He must suffer these things.James 2:8 - If you really fulfill the royal law according to the Scripture, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself", you do well.Mark 10:27 - "Humanly speaking, it is impossible.  But not with God.  Everything is possible with God."2 Chronicles 6:10 - The Lord has fulfilled the promise He made.Philippians 4:13 - For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.Matthew 5:17 - "Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them."John 8:12 - Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, "I am the light of the world.  Whoever follows Me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."Galations 6:2 - Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.I hope you enjoy this week's message and remember you are living out the fulfillment of Christ each and every day.  God Bless you!I really do appreciate you listening and if you like what you hear, please rate and review on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen. If you would like to help support my podcast, please subscribe so you can get notified when a new episode is available each Sunday. Check out and like my Facebook page at William’s Devotional Podcast to connect with me and my episodes will be listed there as well. You can also email me at [email protected]. Thank you again and God bless!

This year my devotionals will reference several scriptures in each message.  I hope you find inspiration in these messages.  The following scriptures were referenced in this devotional:Matthew 7:2-5Romans 14:1John 5:43Romans 15:7Colossians 3:12Please let me know your feedback at [email protected]  Thank you and God bless!I really do appreciate you listening and if you like what you hear, please rate and review on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen. If you would like to help support my podcast, please subscribe so you can get notified when a new episode is available each Sunday. Check out and like my Facebook page at William’s Devotional Podcast to connect with me and my episodes will be listed there as well. You can also email me at [email protected]. Thank you again and God bless!

When Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, "It is finished!"  Then bowing His head, He gave up His spirit. - John 19:30God always finishes what He begins (Phil. 1:6).  God never speaks a word without ensuring that it comes to pass.  (isa. 55:11)  Christ is both the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end (Rev. 1:8, 17).  Christ is as much at the end of His work as He is at its beginning.Review the things God has said to you over this last year.  Are there promises God has made to you that you have refused to allow Him to complete?  If so, commit to yield your will to God today.Other Scriptures relating to this devotion:Matt. 26:24, 31, 54, 56Matt. 27:9, 35Matt. 46John 19:28, 36-37Happy New Year!  May God bless you all!I really do appreciate you listening and if you like what you hear, please rate and review on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen. If you would like to help support my podcast, please subscribe so you can get notified when a new episode is available each Sunday. Check out and like my Facebook page at William’s Devotional Podcast to connect with me and my episodes will be listed there as well. You can also email me at [email protected]. Thank you again and God bless!

Merry Christmas Everyone and Happy Birthday Jesus!  This episode is celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, I hope you all enjoy and please share your feedback with me!Scriptures:  Luke 3:4, 6Matthew: 3:2Matthew: 16:17Luke 9:57-62Matthew 2:4-6Psalms 139:23-24Luke 1:45Matthew 5:8, and Heb. 12:14Luke 1:38Luke 1:37I really do appreciate you listening and if you like what you hear, please rate and review on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen. If you would like to help support my podcast, please subscribe so you can get notified when a new episode is available each Sunday. Check out and like my Facebook page at William’s Devotional Podcast to connect with me and my episodes will be listed there as well. You can also email me at [email protected]. Thank you again and God bless!

“For I want very much to see you, so I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you.” – Romans 1:11Your life affects those you have contact with, whether you intend it or not.  It may be a positive experience for them or a negative one, but your life will affect others.Paul wanted to leave a spiritual blessing with other believers.  He had heard the Christians in Rome, and he longed to go to them to build them up in their faith.  Paul always mentioned the Roman believers in his prayers, even though he had never met them (Rom. 1:10).  While he waited for an opportunity to visit Rome, Paul wrote a letter to the church.  His letter to the Romans is one of the most cherished and challenging books in the New Testament.We should share Paul’s goal of leaving a spiritual blessing with everyone around us.  We have opportunities to strengthen our parents, our children, our friends, our coworkers, and our fellow Christians.  Spiritual blessings are not given haphazardly, but by choice.  Our self-centeredness may cause us only to seek blessings from others rather than to impart them.  Only when we are determined to focus on giving a blessing rather than receiving a blessing will we have the quality of ministry to others that God gave to Paul.You may not realize it, but your life has the potential to bless everyone you encounter.  Are others strengthened and encouraged in their faith because of their relationship with you?  Do you usually look at others in terms of what they can do for you or in terms of how you can encourage them?  As you go about your day, strive to be a positive influence on everyone you encounter!I really do appreciate you listening and if you like what you hear, please rate and review on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen. If you would like to help support my podcast, please subscribe so you can get notified when a new episode is available each Sunday. Check out and like my Facebook page at William’s Devotional Podcast to connect with me and my episodes will be listed there as well. You can also email me at [email protected]. Thank you again and God bless!

"When they had gone to buy some, the groom arrived.  Then those who were ready went in with him to the wedding banquet, and the door was shut." - Matthew 25:10There is no substitute for spiritual preparation.  Spiritual preparation equips you for unforeseen crises or opportunities.  However, if you are unprepared you will be vulnerable in life's unexpected events.Jesus told a parable that teaches this truth.  Ten virgins were awaiting the arrival of the bridegroom so that they could celebrate with him and his bride.  Five of them prepared in advance and brought an adequate supply of oil for their lamps.  The other five were no prepared, so they rushed out to buy additional lamp oil.  While they were gone, the bridegroom arrived.  The five who had planned ahead entered into the house with him, but the door was closed against the five who were not ready, and they missed the celebration.If you are spiritually prepared when a crisis comes, you will not have to try to develop instantly the quality of relationship with Christ that can sustain you.   If you suddenly have an opportunity to share your faith with an unbeliever, you will be equipped to do so.  If you enter a time of worship spiritually prepared, you will not miss an encounter with God.  If you are spiritually filled when you meet a person in sorrow, you will have much to offer.  If you have established safeguards in your life in advance, you will not give in to temptation.Christians lose many opportunities to experience God's activity because they have not devoted enough time to their relationship with God.  If you have not yet developed the habit of daily prayer and Bible study, why not begin now, so that you will be equipped for whatever life brings?I really do appreciate you listening and if you like what you hear, please rate and review on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen. If you would like to help support my podcast, please subscribe so you can get notified when a new episode is available each Sunday. Check out and like my Facebook page at William’s Devotional Podcast to connect with me and my episodes will be listed there as well. You can also email me at [email protected]. Thank you again and God bless!

“But all these things are merely the beginning of birth pangs.” – Matthew 24:8When will Christ return?  This question has been pondered much through the generations.  The imminence of His coming provides the backdrop for everything the Christian does.  Christ has not revealed exactly when He will come, but He has told us signs to watch for.  The time of His coming in unclear, the fact of His coming is certain.Jesus said that certain events would signal the nearness of His coming: There will be wars and rumors of wars; there will be famines and earthquakes; Christians will suffer persecution for the sake of Christ; false prophets will come and teach heresy, leading many astray; lawlessness will abound as people do what is right in their own eyes; the authorities will be unable to control crime.  Because of lawlessness, people will become cynical and fearful, and their love for others will grow cold (Matt. 24:6-12).Jesus said that the signs of the end times will be like birth pangs.  The pain of childbirth increases in frequency, and it increases in intensity.  Jesus said that the presence of war or famine or false teachers does not mean that His coming is upon us.  These things, He said, are merely the beginning.  He said that the frequency of wars, earthquakes, and crime will increase until finally Christ’s return brings everything to a finish.  The intensity of wars and famines and other human crises will also escalate.Our day has seen everything Jesus spoke of reach unprecedented proportions.  If there were ever a time Christians should be alert of Jesus’ coming, it is today.I really do appreciate you listening and if you like what you hear, please rate and review on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen. If you would like to help support my podcast, please subscribe so you can get notified when a new episode is available each Sunday. Check out and like my Facebook page at William’s Devotional Podcast to connect with me and my episodes will be listed there as well. You can also email me at [email protected]. Thank you again and God bless!

“Look at the nations and observe – be utterly astounded!  For something is taking place in your days that you will not believe when you hear about it.” – Habakkuk 1:6Christians habitually seek God’s voice through prayer, through His Word, or through His messengers.  Yet sometimes we fail to hear God speak through His activity, even though He is working all around us.  Unbelievers see God’s activity without understanding what they see.  God encourages His people to watch for His activity so they will know how they should respond and adjust their lives.The disciples discovered much about God’s power by witnessing Jesus calming a raging storm with a command.  Seeing Jesus dine with the notorious sinner, Zacchaeus, taught them a poignant message about God’s love for sinners.  Watching Jesus hang upon the cross communicated a compelling message of what God is willing to do to free people from sin.  Discovering the empty tomb revealed an astounding truth of God’s victory over death.  To those with spiritual discernment, God’s activity is a significant revelation about His heart and His will.If you are sensitive to what God is doing around you, He will clearly speak to you through His activity.  You will know that God is at work, because what you see will astound you, and human power and wisdom will not explain it.  If things happen that are direct answers to your prayers, God is speaking to you.  When you experience events that surpass your understanding and ability, it may be that God is communicating a critical message to you.If you want to hear God’s voice, look around you to see what He is doing.  When you are watching for God at work, what you see will reveal His character, and you will have a fresh understanding of how to respond to Him.I really do appreciate you listening and if you like what you hear, please rate and review on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen. If you would like to help support my podcast, please subscribe so you can get notified when a new episode is available each Sunday. Check out and like my Facebook page at William’s Devotional Podcast to connect with me and my episodes will be listed there as well. You can also email me at [email protected]. Thank you again and God bless!