Trading with Jesus

Today we’re anchored in Proverbs 23:6–8, and this passage is all about discernment. It says not to eat the bread of a stingy man, even if what he offers looks good. On the surface, he may be inviting, generous, even welcoming. He’s telling you to eat, to enjoy, to take part. But underneath it all, his heart isn’t with you. He’s calculating. He’s keeping score. There’s an agenda behind what looks like generosity.

Today we’re anchored in 2 Corinthians 7:10: “Godly grief produces repentance that leads to salvation without regret, whereas worldly grief produces death.” This verse is showing us something powerful—there are two different ways to respond when we mess up, and only one of them leads to growth.

It’s Saturday. Markets are closed. No charts to analyze, no trades to take. This is the perfect time to check your heart and reset your mind.Today we’re anchored in a simple but powerful verse:“When I am afraid, I put my trust in You.” — Psalm 56:3

Today we’re anchored in one simple but powerful truth:“For it is You who light my lamp; the Lord my God lightens my darkness.” — Psalm 18:28

Today we’re anchored in Psalm 23:6, but I want you to see the full picture…Because Psalm 23 isn’t just a verse—it’s a promise from a Shepherd.“Surely Your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”

Today is about something every trader—and every person—needs to hear:Hope.

Today we’re stepping into something deeper. Before charts, before setups, before the New York session even opens… we need to understand the greatest transaction ever made.

Today we’re talking about authority, surrender, and the Kingdom of God.

Today’s devotional talks about something every human being is searching for, whether they realize it or not: fulfillment.The world defines fulfillment in a lot of different ways. Some say it comes from success. Others say it comes from money, accomplishments, or staying busy chasing goals. But even when people achieve those things, many still feel empty.Jesus offers a different definition of fulfillment.

Today’s devotional reminds us of something powerful about Jesus: His authority and His power to transform lives.

One of the most striking things about Jesus’ life is who He chose to spend time with.He didn’t surround Himself only with the religious leaders, the respected people, or those who had their lives together. In fact, it was often the opposite. Jesus spent His time with people society had labeled, sidelined, and blacklisted.

Let me ask you something.Have you ever had someone make you a promise… and they didn’t keep it? Maybe they meant well. Maybe circumstances changed. Or maybe they simply couldn’t follow through.And if we’re honest, we’ve probably done the same thing. We’ve made promises we intended to keep, but life happened, weakness showed up, and we fell short.That’s the reality of humanity. Human faithfulness is inconsistent.

Today’s devotional comes from 1 Peter 5:7, which says:“Casting all your anxieties on Him, because He cares for you.”

Yesterday we talked about the full story of Matthew 4:1–11, where Jesus is tempted in the wilderness. But today we’re going to slow down and take a deeper look at the first part of that passage — Matthew 4:1–4.

It’s Monday. New week. Clean slate. New opportunities—not just in the market, but in how we show up.Before we open the charts, let’s look at Matthew 4:1-11, where Jesus is tempted in the wilderness.

Today we’re in Matthew 6:5–18, where Jesus talks about prayer, forgiveness, and fasting. But the deeper message in this passage is really about the condition of the heart.

Today is Saturday. Markets are closed, charts are quiet, and it’s the perfect time to zoom out and remember the bigger picture.Today’s devotional comes from Revelation 22, the final chapter of the entire Bible. And it gives us one of the most powerful promises in Scripture:Jesus is coming back.

Today we’re stepping into one of the most powerful scenes in the entire Bible — Revelation 5. And this chapter reminds us of something every trader needs to hear.

Today we’re in 1 John 3, and the message is simple but powerful: live well, love well. John reminds us that if we belong to Christ, we are called children of God. That’s our identity. Not defined by our job, not defined by our account balance, not defined by a green day or a red day. Our identity is in Christ.

Today we’re in 2 Peter 3, and the theme is something every trader struggles with at some point: timing. Peter explains that people were mocking the promise that Jesus would return. They were basically saying, “Everything looks the same. Nothing is changing. Where is God?” And Peter responds with something powerful. He says with the Lord, a day is like a thousand years and a thousand years like a day. In other words, God’s timing does not operate on our clock.

Today we’re talking about something deeper than setups, deeper than bias, deeper than P&L.We’re talking about living hope.1 Peter 1 says we’ve been born again into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Not a dead hope. Not a fragile hope. A living one.

James 2 says something that hits hard: “Faith without works is dead.”James isn’t saying we earn salvation by effort. He’s saying real faith shows up in action. If you truly believe something, it will move your hands. It will shape your decisions. It will change your behavior.

Today we’re in Hebrews 10, and this one is powerful. The writer explains that under the old system, sacrifices had to be offered again and again. Same sins. Same cycle. Over and over.

Today we’re in Colossians 3, and this one is all about identity. Paul says if you’ve been raised with Christ, set your mind on things above. Then he says something powerful: you have died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.

Today we’re in Philippians 2, and this one will check your heart — especially if you’re in the markets. Paul tells us to have the same mindset as Christ. Then he shows us what that mindset looks like. Jesus, fully God, didn’t cling to status. He didn’t flex power. He didn’t demand recognition. He humbled Himself. He served. He obeyed — even to the point of death. That’s wild. The King of Kings chose humility.

Today we’re in Ephesians 2, and this one hits deep — especially if you’re a trader. Paul says we were dead in our sins. Not struggling. Not slightly off. Dead. And then he drops those powerful words: “But God…” Because of His rich mercy and great love, He made us alive with Christ. And here it is — “By grace you have been saved through faith… not by works.” Let that sink in. Not by works.

Today we're in 2 Corinthians 5. This chapter is about reconciliation. Paul says that through Christ, God was reconciling the world to Himself. That means the relationship that was broken by sin has been restored by Jesus. This isn’t behavior management. It’s heart restoration. And then comes the identity shift. “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.” Not upgraded. Not patched. New.

Today we’re in 1 Corinthians 15. The resurrection chapter. Paul makes it simple. If Christ didn’t rise, our faith is empty. But if He did rise — and He did — then everything changes. The resurrection is not symbolic. It’s not motivational language. It’s historical victory. Jesus died, was buried, and rose again. That means death itself has been defeated. And if death is defeated, then fear loses leverage. Let’s bring this into our world.

Today we’re in Romans 8. And it opens with one of the most powerful lines in Scripture:“There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”Let that breathe for a second.No condemnation.Not “less condemnation.” Not “condemnation on small red days.” None.

Sometimes obedience doesn’t immediately look like blessing. Sometimes doing the right thing still lands you in uncomfortable situations.

Today we’re building off Acts 10 — a chapter that changes everything. Up until this point, most believers thought the gospel was mainly for Israel. But in Acts 10, God sends Peter to a Roman centurion named Cornelius — a Gentile. An outsider. Someone who didn’t fit the old religious mold. And while Peter is still preaching, the Holy Spirit falls on Cornelius and his household. That moment makes one thing clear: Jesus didn’t come for one nation. He came for all nations. The kingdom has no borders.

Today we’re in Acts 9. Saul transformed. Saul wasn’t lost and wandering. He was focused. Driven. Disciplined. He had conviction. The problem? He was passionately wrong. He was persecuting Christians, thinking he was serving God. Then Jesus interrupts him.

Today we’re in Acts 8. The early church is under pressure. Persecution hits. Believers are scattered. From the outside, it looks like loss. It looks like chaos. It looks like things are falling apart.

In Acts 4, Peter and John are standing before leaders who are threatening them, questioning them, trying to intimidate them into silence. And instead of shrinking back, they speak boldly about Jesus. Not because they were naturally fearless. Not because the environment was favorable. But because they were filled with the Spirit and confident in God’s plan.

Today we’re in Acts 2, Pentecost. Jesus had already lived, died, risen, and ascended. The disciples were waiting. And then the Holy Spirit came. Not softly. Not subtly. Wind. Fire. Boldness. Power.

Today we’re anchored in Acts 1 — the ascension of Jesus. After the cross. After the resurrection. After finishing the work. Jesus rises and returns to the Father. Scripture says He is taken up and seated in authority.

Today we’re talking about one of the most powerful moments in the entire Bible… the resurrection of Jesus found in John 20. This is not just a history lesson or a church moment. This is the foundation of our faith and honestly, it speaks directly to how we walk through life, pressure, and even trading.

Luke 23 shows Jesus on the cross giving His life for humanity. From the outside, it looked like total defeat. He was betrayed, falsely accused, mocked, beaten, and crucified. To the world, it looked like everything had gone wrong. But spiritually, this was the greatest victory ever accomplished.

Today we’re talking about one of the most powerful pictures of love and leadership we see in Scripture, and that comes from John 13, when Jesus washes His disciples’ feet.

Today comes from Mark 5. The man Jesus meets wasn’t just struggling emotionally. He was possessed by demons. He lived in isolation, hurting himself, uncontrollable, and nobody could help him. Chains couldn’t hold him. People had completely given up on him. Then Jesus shows up.

Today we’re pulling from Matthew 5, where Jesus lays out His vision for life in God’s Kingdom. And what’s powerful is Jesus immediately shifts the focus away from external performance and puts it directly on internal transformation. He shows us that righteousness isn’t about how things look on the outside. It’s about what’s happening inside our hearts.

Today’s devotional centers around the mission of Jesus. In Luke 4, Jesus stands in the synagogue and reads from Isaiah, declaring why He came into the world. He says He came to bring good news to the poor, freedom to the oppressed, sight to the blind, and healing to the broken.

Today’s devotional centers around the birth of Jesus and the powerful truth that God chose to step into humanity. Luke chapter 2 tells the story of Jesus being born not into wealth, not into status, not into comfort, but into humility. Into a manger. Into ordinary circumstances. And that moment fulfilled centuries of prophecy and promises that God made long before that night ever happened.

Today’s devotional is centered around something called The Sun of Righteousness. In Malachi, God promises that a light is coming — a light that would bring healing, justice, warmth, and life. Then when you fast forward to Luke and Ephesians, we see that this promise wasn’t just poetic language… it was pointing directly to Jesus.

Today I want to talk about something that honestly hits deep for traders, believers, and really anyone walking through a season where things feel slow, uncertain, or not moving the way you expected. Today’s devotional comes from Micah chapter 5 and Matthew chapter 2, and it centers around a prophecy about Jesus being born in Bethlehem. Now on the surface, that may sound like just another Christmas story, but when you really zoom out, it reveals something powerful about how God works.

Today’s devotional comes from Habakkuk 3 and Philippians 4:4, and both teach us something traders desperately need… how to have joy when life feels uncertain.

Today’s devotional is centered around a powerful moment in Scripture called Three Days in the Deep. And this is one of those passages that hits different once you really see it.

It’s Monday. New week. Clean slate. New opportunities—not just in the market, but in how we show up.

In Joel chapter 2, God makes a promise to His people at a time when things looked dry, broken, and uncertain. Crops were failing. The future felt unstable. And right in the middle of that, God says, I will pour out My Spirit on all people.

Since it’s the weekend, this isn’t about locking in on charts or preparing for the next session. This is about slowing down, exhaling a little, and letting God speak to parts of us we usually drown out with noise, movement, and grind.