Monday, August 2, 2021 Hannah, mother of Old Testament Samuel, prays for a male child. I Samuel 1:11 [Hannah prayed] “O Lord of hosts, if You will indeed look on the affliction of Your maidservant and remember me, and not forget Your maidservant, but will give Your maidservant a son, then I will give him…
The unknown author declares where a Christ-follower can turn for help. Hebrews 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. (KJV) Does God know what you are going through in your life as a Christ-follower — or is…
The apostle John shares Jesus’ formula for a truly satisfying life. John 10:9 [Jesus said] I am the door; if anyone enters through Me, he will be saved, (NASB) People want to have a successful life based on what they think is best. The real tragedy comes when they achieve their goals and discover nothing…
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 The apostle Paul describes a Christ-follower’s role in this world. Ephesians 5:10-11 Learn what is pleasing to the Lord. Do not participate in the unfruitful deeds of darkness, but instead even expose them; (NASB) Discover what pleases the Lord and set about living that way. Part of the equation is a zero-tolerance…
Tuesday, July 27, 2021 The apostle Matthew shares Jesus’ statement about a Christ-follower’s commitment. Matthew 16:25 [Jesus said] For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it; but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it. (NASB) Living for Christ in this world will place you in the cross-hairs of persecution. It may…
Monday, July 26, 2021 The Psalmist cries out for rescue after wandering away from God. Psalm 119:176 I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek your servant, for I do not forget Your commandments. (NASB) Sheep, I have been told, are so stupid they literally cannot survive without a shepherd. All of God’s children, like…