MY Devotional: Daily Biblical Encouragement & Prayer from Leading The Way

In first-century Israel, tax collectors and “sinners” were among society’s most despised people. Tax collectors were viewed as traitors who cooperated with Rome and often profited at their neighbors’ expense, while those labeled “sinners” were treated as moral outcasts by the religious establishment.
Yet these were exactly the people Jesus welcomed.
In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef explains why Christ spent time with those others rejected. Jesus declared that He “came to seek and to save the lost” (Luke 19:10). He did not seek people who believed they could establish their own righteousness, but those who knew they desperately needed mercy, forgiveness, and a Savior.
When the Pharisees and scribes criticized Jesus for receiving sinners, He answered with the parable of the lost sheep. A shepherd leaves the ninety-nine to search for the one who has wandered away—and when that sheep is found, there is rejoicing.
Jesus is that Shepherd.
God delights when lost people are found, when sinners repent, and when broken lives receive His healing grace. And if we truly love Jesus, His joy should become our joy. We should celebrate when the lost come home and share Christ’s heart for those still wandering far from Him.
Prayer: Jesus, thank You for being my Shepherd, for coming to seek and save me. I rejoice in Your tender care and love. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.
“Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Doesn’t he leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it?” (Luke 15:4).
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Read Revelation 21-22.
The closing chapters of Revelation reveal one of Scripture’s most glorious promises: everything will be made new. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef takes us into the new Jerusalem, where nothing will ever again separate God’s people from the presence of Jesus Christ.
There will be no more death, mourning, crying, pain, loneliness, brokenness, or sin. God promises the water of life freely to those who thirst, and His children will inherit an eternal Kingdom beyond anything this world can offer.
Scripture describes the new Jerusalem as an immense and radiant city, adorned with precious stones and illuminated by the glory of God Himself. Yet its greatest treasure will not be its beauty, size, or streets of gold. The greatest joy of heaven will be God’s presence. There will be no need for sun, moon, or temple because the Lord Himself will dwell with His people and be their light.
Dr. Youssef also points to the restoration of Eden—the tree of life, unhindered fellowship with God, and a creation finally free from the curse of sin. Christ has promised to return, making the decisions we make today eternally significant.
For believers, judgment will not mean condemnation but reward. Our faithfulness, sacrifice, and service for Christ matter. This devotional encourages you to store up treasure in heaven and live with joyful anticipation of the day when God’s people will see Jesus face to face and reign with Him forever.
Prayer: Father, thank You for Your incredible grace. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.
“No longer will there be any curse. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in the city, and his servants will serve him. They will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads” (Revelation 22:3-4).
Learn more in Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s sermon An End-Times Warning for the Modern-Day Church, Face-to-Face: LISTEN NOW

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Read Revelation 17:1-20:15.
After the final judgments of Revelation 16, Scripture turns to the downfall of Babylon—the false religious system that opposes Christ and His Word. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef traces the dramatic events of Revelation 17–20 and shows how even the schemes of evil ultimately serve the sovereign purposes of God.
The Antichrist may appear powerful, but his kingdom will not endure. False religion will fall, heaven will erupt in praise, and attention will turn to the marriage supper of the Lamb—the joyful celebration of Christ and His Bride, the Church.
Then Jesus appears as Faithful and True, the Word of God, crowned with many crowns and possessing absolute authority. Nothing is hidden from His blazing eyes. He comes as the victorious King, fulfilling the prayer, “Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” Satan is finally defeated and thrown into the lake of fire.
Revelation then brings us to the final judgment, when the book of life is opened. Dr. Youssef urges every listener to face the most important question of eternity: Is your name written there?
For those who have come to Christ in repentance and faith, there is no need to fear. Jesus has paid the price, given His righteousness, and secured eternal life for His people. Make certain today that your hope rests completely in what Christ accomplished on the cross.
Prayer: Lord, You are awesome in power, and Your love is astounding. Thank You for writing my name in the book of life. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.
“Then the angel said to me, ‘Write this: Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding supper of the Lamb!’ And he added, ‘These are the true words of God’” (Revelation 19:9).
Learn more in Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s sermon An End-Times Warning for the Modern-Day Church, Prepare for His Coming: LISTEN NOW

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Read Revelation 14:1-16:21.
The confrontation between God and Pharaoh in Exodus foreshadowed an even greater conflict still to come. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef turns to Revelation 16, where seven bowls of judgment are poured out upon a rebellious world and the kingdom of the Antichrist.
These judgments echo the plagues of Egypt on a global scale: painful sores, seas and rivers turned to blood, scorching heat, supernatural darkness, upheaval surrounding the Euphrates, and finally catastrophic destruction as a voice from heaven declares, “It is done!”
Dr. Youssef explains that Revelation presents the ultimate collision between God’s perfect justice and humanity’s persistent rebellion. God has demonstrated extraordinary patience, but Scripture also teaches that judgment will not be postponed forever.
Yet for believers, the message of Revelation is not one of fear but of confidence in Christ. At the cross, Jesus declared, “It is finished,” completing the work of redemption. In Revelation, the declaration “It is done” points toward the completion of God’s judgment and the final defeat of Satan.
No matter how chaotic world events may appear, God’s purposes remain sovereign. Christ has paid the price for His people, evil will not prevail, and the victory of the King is certain.
Prayer: Jesus, thank You that You have redeemed me and taken on the judgment I deserve. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.
“Look, I come like a thief! Blessed is the one who stays awake and remains clothed, so as not to go naked and be shamefully exposed” (Revelation 16:15).
Learn more in Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s sermon An End-Times Warning for the Modern-Day Church, The Verdict (Part 1): LISTEN NOW

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Read Revelation 12:1-13:18.
Revelation 12–13 introduces some of the most dramatic figures in Biblical prophecy—a woman clothed with the sun, the dragon, and the beast. In today’s episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef helps unpack these symbols and the cosmic conflict they reveal.
Prophetic Scripture often places past, present, and future alongside one another. Satan has already been defeated in his attempt to stop Christ’s saving work through the cross and resurrection. Today, he turns his hostility toward God’s people. Yet Scripture also looks ahead to his final and complete defeat.
Revelation 13 then introduces the beast, commonly identified as the Antichrist—Satan’s counterfeit savior and the antithesis of Jesus Christ. Empowered by the dragon, he will deceive, blaspheme God, perform counterfeit signs, and wage war against believers. Yet even in persecution, God calls His people to endurance and faithfulness, secure in the knowledge that they belong to Him.
Dr. Youssef also reminds us that Scripture warned of the spirit of antichrist long before the final Antichrist appears. Any teaching that denies the unique identity and saving work of Jesus stands opposed to the Gospel. The world may embrace counterfeits, but the Truth remains unchanged: Jesus Christ alone can redeem sinners from death and give eternal life.
Prayer: Lord, thank You that though the spirit of the antichrist is at work, Christ has the victory. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.
“Then the dragon was enraged at the woman and went off to wage war against the rest of her offspring—those who keep God’s commands and hold fast their testimony about Jesus” (Revelation 12:17).
Learn more in Dr. Michael A. Youssef’s sermon An End-Times Warning for the Modern-Day Church, The Reckoning: LISTEN NOW

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