Daily Devotions with Pastor Jim Cymbala
Welcome to Daily Devotions with Pastor Jim Cymbala, a weekday podcast offering a conversational and hope-filled discussion of God’s Word. This season features A Walk Through the Psalms, an interactive study on each chapter of the psalms between Pastor Cymbala and listeners. Be encouraged Monday through Friday as Pastor Cymbala of the Brooklyn Tabernacle shares insights from the Bible that will both touch your heart and help you stay close to Jesus.
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Monday Jun 09, 2025
Monday Jun 09, 2025
Jesus is worthy of hearts-open, hands-raised, all-out worship. But so often we hold back because of what we’ve been taught or what others may think of us. We present ourselves one way in church but act differently once we walk out of the sanctuary doors. Let’s be genuine and honest in every aspect of our lives—not just in worship—and honor the One who saved us.
Friday Jun 06, 2025
Friday Jun 06, 2025
More can happen in five minutes of God’s presence than in two hours of church proceedings. A spiritually-minded person doesn’t need fancy words or nice religious activities—he just wants the presence of God. Let’s open up and let God in today. Commune with Him, see His beauty, and feel His peace.
Thursday Jun 05, 2025
Thursday Jun 05, 2025
Who we spend time with matters. We as Christians are called to be examples to the lost, but if we're going to do that, we cannot allow the world to affect us. We need to love others without being influenced by them. Let's ask God for wisdom today—to make us blessings to those who don't know Him while not letting bad company corrupt our morals and grieve the Holy Spirit.
Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
Humility is an under-appreciated virtue today. But God lifts up the humble! Jesus was the humblest person to live, even though He had no sins to humble Him. He set the example for us, as His humility came from emptying Himself and totally depending on God the Father. We are nothing, and we have nothing. Let's be lowly, like Jesus, knowing that God everything in our lives comes from God.
Tuesday Jun 03, 2025
Tuesday Jun 03, 2025
Do we have to do certain things or live particular lifestyles in order to be Christians? No. We are saved by grace. But if we want to enjoy intimacy and closeness with God in His presence—we can't be habitually practicing sin. Every day we must go to God and ask for cleansing and a fresh renewing of His presence. Let's do it today.
Monday Jun 02, 2025
Monday Jun 02, 2025
One of the most famous psalms tells us that goodness and mercy will follow us all days of our lives and we will live in God's house forever. What a promise! We can see those blessings running behind us and know that we are heading toward eternity with our Savior. Let’s rest in the Lord’s goodness and mercy today.
Friday May 30, 2025
Friday May 30, 2025
We are never in a stronger spiritual position than when we’re resting on God by faith and praising Him. A complaining spirit, bitterness, anger—these don’t create an atmosphere for God to work. Praise is what the Word of God says to do if we want to make God happy. It’s not about what we’re comfortable with. God sits on a throne of praise. Let’s lift Him up today!
Thursday May 29, 2025
Thursday May 29, 2025
We do not succeed in life by our own strength. Even David, the great king of Israel, acknowledged this! The psalmist wrote that the king rejoiced in the Lord’s strength—not his own. He faced the day and his battles with God. Whatever we will face today, God is our strength. Knowing that is truly living by faith.
Wednesday May 28, 2025
Wednesday May 28, 2025
Sometimes we're greatly tempted to look away from God—to stop trusting Him for answers, for our needs, for rescue. Our problems seem too big. We find other things to trust with our money, kids, and worries. But Christians should put their trust in the name of the Lord. Our Redeemer is faithful and true—whatever He says, He will do!
Tuesday May 27, 2025
Tuesday May 27, 2025
How precious is the Bible to you? The psalmist wrote that the Word of God is perfect, trustworthy, right, radiant, pure, and firm. It should be more important to us than riches and sweeter than honey. When we take this outlook toward God’s Word, we begin to meditate on it in a way that is pleasing to the Lord. Our attitude will minister to others!