Today's Verse: James 5:20

Monday, May 20, 2024

[R]emember this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save him from death and cover over a multitude of sins.
— James 5:20
Now you can listen to Today's Verse on iTunes, Spotify, Echo devices, and more!

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

When someone wanders from God's path, let's not take their rebellion frivolously. God has given us the tremendous blessing of carrying on the work of our Savior, Jesus, who came to seek and save the lost (Mark 10:45; Luke 10:10). Jesus calls us to help the wayward return home to the Savior and go find those who are lost and return them to the Savior (Matthew 18:10-14; Luke 15:1-32).

My Prayer...

Gracious Father, please be with those I love who are living in rebellion against you. Use me to be your agent of restoration to bring them home to you and help them discover your grace, mercy, and forgiveness. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

5 Related Resources by Heartlight

Wrong Way
Illustration of James 5:20
Parody e-card of a wrong way sign - James 5:20 - Whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save him from death, and cover over a multitude of sins.
Caring Enough to Reclaim
Devo: Together in Christ
"My dear brothers and sisters, if someone among you wanders away from the truth and is brought back, you can be sure that whoever brings the sinner..."
James 5:19-20
Devo: Daily Wisdom
"My brothers, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring him back, remember this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will...."
Living My MUSD #6: Shared Prayer through Forgiving Redemptively
Article by Randy Becton
Living My Mission Under Social Distancing Phil Ware opens the New Testament and reminds of a great way to live out our mission while under social distancing, prayer because prayer has always been a virtual way of blessing others.
See All 5 Related Resources about James 5:20

Illustration

Illustration of James 5:20 — [R]emember this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save him from death and cover over a multitude of sins.

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Monday, May 20, 2024

Praying with Paul
Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
'Cause Us to Pray' (2 Th. 3:1-5,)
"Dear Father, who hears our prayers, May all of your people pray earnestly for each other, and especially for your ministers, that your word may speed..."
Unstoppable!
A one-year devotional guide through the book of Acts.
'We Are Only Messengers from God!' (Acts 14:14-18)
"But when the apostles Barnabas and Paul heard [that the priests of Zeus were about to offer sacrifices to them], they tore their clothing in dismay....."
Spiritual Warfare
A daily devotional about God's power for our battles.
'Pray for Eyes to See Ourselves as God Sees Us'
"I know what you do, that you are not hot or cold. I wish that you were hot or cold! 16 But because you are lukewarm—neither hot, nor cold—I am ready....."
Morning & Evening
The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
Morning Thought: Revelation 21:23
"Quietly contemplate the Lamb as the light of heaven. Light in Scripture is the emblem of joy. The joy of the saints in heaven is comprised in this:..."

About This Devotional

Today's Verse is a free daily devotional that includes a Bible verse, thought and prayer.

The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.

All scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House.

More Today's Verse