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Daily Christian Devotion

God Will Rewrite Your Story

“Yet what we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory he will reveal to us later.” Romans 8:18 NLT

I would like to share an inspiring real-life story that even came as a movie to encourage people to believe and to hope.

A young couple in a small village in India was losing their babies on the third day after delivery. She lost three or five babies that way. Later she was admitted in a Christian hospital to deliver her sixth child. A baby boy was born on March 19, 1947.

The baby was struggling to survive, and on the third day she went to the bishop in the chapel and poured out her grief and anguish. The bishop prayed, named him Yesanna, and prophesied that he would become a great man of God.

When the boy was 10 years old, he was tormented by demonic spirits and wandered the streets without a right mind. He was terminated from school because of his unstable mind. He wandered around, roaming as a mad man, vomiting blood, sleeping on footpaths and railway platforms, living a miserable life. At times, he even ate from the garbage.

On February 15, 1964, this young boy was wandering the streets as usual and was led to a Christian cottage meeting happening outside a house. The worship songs and praises caught his attention, and he went and sat inside.

After the meeting was over, around 11 p.m., a bright light shone on him. As he turned, he saw the face of the Lord Jesus Christ in dazzling light, and he was healed immediately. That same night, after seven years, he went back to his home with a sound mind.

The next day he visited the man of God he had met the previous night. The pastor explained how Jesus healed him, referred him to the Bible, and handed him one. From that time, the young man gave his life to Jesus, began reading the Bible continually, fasting and praying regularly.

At the age of 19, he dedicated his life to ministry, and God started to use him mightily. For over 40 years of ministry, God worked through him. He went to be with the Lord at the age of 67.

This brother, Yesanna, is the founder of Hosanna Ministries, which transformed many lives. Without television or social media, he would gather more than two million people every year and feed them as well. He transformed the state of Andhra Pradesh in South India by his powerful testimony, miraculous healings, and many witnesses during his ministry. I hope his ministry continues to carry his legacy.

This minister of God is an example to encourage us that God is still in the life transformation business today.

In the Bible, it talks about a woman named Rahab who lived in the city of Jericho. She was a prostitute, placed on the social margins of society. Despite being a Canaanite woman in her own land, Rahab demonstrated strong faith and extraordinary courage. She saved the spies from Israel, hid them from the soldiers who came to kill them, and helped them escape from the city.

Before they left, she begged them to show mercy to her father, mother, brothers, and sisters and spare their lives when Joshua’s army came back to take over the city. The spies kept their promise, and when Jericho was destroyed, Rahab and her family alone were spared.

This woman was not only spared from death, but she also received redemption. A name people would be ashamed to call was written into the genealogy of the Messiah, Jesus Christ (Matthew 1). God could have easily bypassed this “unclean” woman, but His redemption shows us that He does not look at social status, family dignity, or how bad the situation is. He only sees faith.

Redemption found its way into this humble woman’s house because of the love she had for Yahweh. Every time we read about the birth of Jesus, we are reminded of Rahab. After 29 generations, God changed her story from being called a harlot to being remembered in the lineage of the Redeemer.

In the same way, God can rewrite your story. Just as He changed Brother Yesanna from a “mad man” into a minister of God, He is ready to rewrite your story as well.

What is your story? Give it to Jesus as it is. He will rewrite the script, change the direction, and the climax will be a glorious one.

As the Scripture reminds us, your present suffering is nothing compared to the glory you will see soon. Give it to Him—the Author and Finisher of our faith.

Prayer

Thank You, Lord, for the gift of redemption through the blood of Jesus Christ. Today, in faith, I give my story to You. May my story declare Your goodness, and may Your glory be revealed through me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

More about Brother Yesanna’s ministry:

https://hosannaministries.co

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Daily Christian Devotion

Stand On The Promises Of God

Romans 10:17

“So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”

One of my friends had a minor accident. A few weeks later, she began experiencing dizziness and a loss of balance. At first, she ignored it, but when it continued, she became fearful and went to the doctor. The doctor diagnosed it as vertigo—a condition where everything around feels like it’s spinning, leaving you dizzy and unstable. He explained that the force of the car impact may have caused damage to the nerve in the inner ear. This condition might even cause someone to even fall down.

In the same way, life’s trials and temptations often hit us with such force that we feel shaken, unstable, or afraid of falling. This fear of stumbling or failing usually comes when our faith is weak in the things God has promised but we cannot yet see.

In Hebrews 11, we read about Abraham. God called him and promised to make him a great nation, to bless him, and through him bless all the families of the earth. When Abraham received this promise, he was still in his homeland.

By faith, Abraham began his journey. His greatest stumbling block was that he and Sarah were old and unable to have children. Yet God promised that his descendants would be as numerous as the sand on the earth. In all his trials, the only thing that kept Abraham moving forward was his faith in God’s promises.

Though his circumstances seemed impossible, Abraham held tightly to God’s word. Every time doubt or weakness threatened to unbalance him, God’s spoken promise gave him strength. Abraham stood firm on the Word, and in time, God fulfilled everything He said. That is why Abraham is called the father of faith.

Even today, the enemy works hard to stop us from hearing the Word of God because he knows it builds faith and gives life. But when we keep listening to the Word and living by it, our feet are set on solid ground, unshakable by trials.

So, identify what keeps you from hearing God’s Word. Remove those obstacles. Align your life to His Word and build your faith on that strong foundation. Then, even on rocky and uncertain paths, you will not stumble—for the Bible says, “the righteous will not be shaken.”

Prayer

Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of Your Word that strengthens our faith and keeps our feet steady. Remove every distraction and obstacle that keeps us from hearing You. Plant Your Word deep in our hearts so that we remain unshakable, trusting in Your faithfulness. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Daily Christian Devotion

He Heals the Brokenhearted

Psalm 147:3

He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.

One man, holding his broken pottery, walked into a shop believing it could be fixed. This potter’s shop looked delicate yet beautiful, displaying great craftsmanship. The man felt disappointed because this pottery was once his chandelier—the first thing anyone noticed when they entered his house. It was not only beautiful but also part of the home’s identity.

He then went to a place where the art of Kintsugi was practiced—the Japanese craft of restoring broken pottery with lacquer mixed with powdered gold, silver, or platinum. The shattered vessel was placed into the gentle hands of a skilled workman, who carefully gathered each fragment and set them back in place. With patience, he sealed the cracks with lacquer and dusted them with gold, transforming the once-broken pottery into something even more beautiful than before.

When the workman handed the finished pottery back to the man, he was overjoyed. He carried it home, hung the chandelier, and displayed it under the light. The brokenness had become the beauty of the pottery. The cracks now formed a unique pattern through the master’s workmanship, and the pottery became even more valuable. Under the light, its beauty was admired by everyone who saw it.

Similarly, in our lives, we may go through seasons of brokenness that seem beyond repair. The pain you carry may refuse to be comforted. The disappointments you bear may feel unfair. A once beautiful life—where people praised and honored you—may seem shattered into pieces. The very people who once valued you may now treat you as if you are worthless.

But the Word of God brings encouragement: walk straight into the hands of the Master Craftsman who created you in your mother’s womb and called you by name (Jeremiah 1:5). The blood of Jesus covers your pain, shame, and guilt caused by brokenness. He heals your bruised soul and crowns you with goodness. Just as the cracks in the pottery were filled with gold, your scars will be covered with His glory.

The very things people once looked down on you for will become the very things God uses to display His power. When you carry the light of God, people will not only see His light but also glorify the Master. You will never be the same. Your brokenness will bring hope and healing to others. Your words will carry value, and your life will reflect God’s divine love.

So, do not delay in giving your brokenness to Him—whether it is relationships, sickness, poverty, or lack of knowledge. The Master Workman, Jesus, is waiting with care and comfort. He will not simply put the pieces back the way you imagined but far beyond human comprehension. Once in His hands, you are changed—forever redeemed.

Prayer

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for Jesus Christ and for His blood that heals the brokenhearted. Today, I give You my life, my situations, and my brokenness. I pray that You bring healing and that Your name be glorified in my life. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.

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Daily Christian Devotion

It Is Time To Open Your Eyes

John 9:6–7 ESV

“Having said these things, he spit on the ground and made mud with the saliva. Then he anointed the man’s eyes with the mud and said to him, ‘Go, wash in the pool of Siloam’ (which means Sent). So he went and washed and came back seeing.”

In the summer of 2004, municipal workers were digging in the City of David to repair a sewer line. Suddenly, as the dust settled, the outline of two ancient steps appeared. Archaeologists rushed to the scene, and what followed was a breathtaking discovery—the Pool of Siloam, the very place where Jesus healed the blind man.

This pool was more than a source of water—it was a testimony of God’s faithfulness. Fed by the Gihon Spring through King Hezekiah’s tunnel, it sustained ancient Jerusalem both physically and spiritually. It symbolized God’s continual provision and grace. Here, people performed purification rituals, celebrated, and lifted songs of praise in the temple. Yet later, because of the people’s unfaithfulness to their faithful God, both the city and the pool were destroyed, and the stream was silenced.

It was at this very place that Jesus encountered the man born blind—one who had never seen light since birth. He lived only by sound, touch, and the emotions of life around him. As Jesus passed by with His disciples, the man became the subject of their questions. Jesus answered them by declaring, “I am the light of the world.” He not only proclaimed this truth—He demonstrated it.

Jesus spat on the ground, made mud, anointed the man’s eyes, and instructed him to wash in the Pool of Siloam. The man obeyed, washed, and returned seeing.

This miracle revealed a deeper truth: sin and unfaithfulness blind us from recognizing and enjoying God’s provision, peace, and blessings.

While God’s goodness continually flows into our lives, we must ask ourselves: what has blinded us from experiencing His mercy? The pressures of this world easily shift our focus from God’s nature and trap us in darkness, where we see only our problems. The lust of the flesh distances us from His love, and pride in our hearts convinces us that we can live above God.

Like the blind man, many today sit in isolation—hearing the joy of others but unable to join in, excluded from fellowship, unable to praise because of the darkness within.

But the Word of God speaks hope: you have been rejected for too long, blinded for too long. Today Jesus invites you to wash in the pool of living water. His touch will bring light to your life and open your eyes to experience the ever-flowing goodness of God.

The blind man not only received his sight but also became a living testimony of God’s power and love. Now it is your turn, get ready to be washed and to see again like never before. Darkness has no authority when you walk in fellowship with the Light of the World—Jesus.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, thank You for being the Light that pierces my darkness. Forgive me for the times I have been blind to Your goodness and unfaithful to Your calling. Wash me in Your living water and open my eyes to see Your grace, provision, and love. Guide my steps so that I may walk in Your light and live in worship and fellowship with You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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