Rick Warren Daily Devotional 12th November 2026 – Invest in Those Willing to Help

DAILY HOPE WITH RICK WARREN 12TH NOVEMBER 2026.

Daily Hope Devotional by Pastor Rick Warren for today is here to give you the encouragement to live the life God has called you to. Please read, pray and share this devotional with someone today.

The topic of Daily Hope by Rick Warren 12th November 2026 “Invest in Those Willing to Help”

TODAY’S  SCRIPTURE: Galatians 2:9 (NLT)

“James, Peter, and John, who were known as pillars of the church, recognized the gift God had given me, and they accepted Barnabas and me as their co-workers.”

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RICK WARREN DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODAY 12TH NOVEMBER 2026.

Not everyone will want to be part of your God-given plans, and that’s okay. Continue to love everyone, but only invest in the willing.

In other words, focus on those who want to help you. That was Jesus’ strategy. He loved everyone; he fed the 5,000 and preached to the crowds. But he only trained 70, discipled 12, and mentored three. His focus grew stronger with fewer people.

The three people Jesus mentored were Peter, James, and John. Only they went up on the Mount of Transfiguration. They were with him when Peter’s mother-in-law was being healed. And only they were brought into the Garden of Gethsemane “a little farther” (Matthew 26:39 NIV) to pray with Jesus.

Was Jesus playing favorites? Yes. He was investing the maximum amount of time in those who would bear the maximum responsibility after he was gone. And his strategy worked. Later in the Bible—in the book of Galatians—Paul calls Peter, James, and John the “pillars of the church” (Galatians 2:9 NLT).

But not everyone wanted to be part of Jesus’ mission. Judas, one of his 12 disciples, betrayed him and caused enormous damage. But Jesus kept his focus on the 11 faithful men, not the unfaithful one.

Some people in your life will disappoint or betray you. When that happens, remember: Don’t waste time judging them. The Bible says, “Why do you judge your brother or sister? Or why do you treat them with contempt? For we will all stand before God’s judgment seat” (Romans 14:10 NIV). They are accountable to God, not to you.

Nehemiah didn’t waste time judging the people who let him down. When nobles from the town of Tekoa didn’t help rebuild their section of Jerusalem’s walls, Nehemiah said, “Their leaders refused to work with the construction supervisors” (Nehemiah 3:5 NLT). That’s all he said. Nehemiah didn’t speculate or try to guess their motives. He knew time spent judging them would be wasted time.

When someone refuses to help you accomplish what God has called you to do, don’t fret about it. Just let God be God—and keep your focus on the people who want to help.

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