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  God’s Sovereign Sufficiency ( March 5, 2026) “ Now David was greatly distressed, for the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and his daughters. But David strengthened himself in the LORD his God.” (1 Samuel 30:6) Hunted by King Saul of Israel who sought to kill him, David and his band of 600 men fled to the land of the Philistines. Once, returning from a military campaign, David and his band of warriors found that the Philistine city where they had been given refuge had been completely burned and their women and children, including David’s two wives, taken captive during an enemy raid. Greatly distressed and fearing for his own life, David refused to wallow in self-pity or rely upon his own faculties and wisdom. Faced with seemingly insurmountable adversity, he asked for divine direction. David wisely sought encouragement and strength from the L ORD his God! As a result of God’s empowerment, David and his m...
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  Shielded by Faith ( March 3, 2026) “ Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” (Hebrews 11:1) To pursue a Christian lifestyle is to walk by faith, regardless of our circumstances, and to share with others the eternal hope that we have in the L ORD Jesus Christ, “the author and finisher of our faith.” (Hebrews 12:2) Our faith is tried and tested as God seeks to help us to mature spiritually and lead us into a deeper personal relationship with Him. The hardships that we face are often used by God to build within us Christlike character and cultivate godly qualities that help us to overcome fleshly temptations to sin and to be more productive or fruitful in our daily walk of faith. As spiritual warfare, an ongoing battle for our souls is waged unseen around us, Satan, the master of deception and lies, lurks in life’s dark shadows trying to rob us of our faith and destroy our lives, here and hereafter. This cunning enemy attempts t...
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  Success as God Sees It ( February 24, 2026) “ For what   profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? ” (Matthew 16:26) We all seek to be successful in the pursuit of our personal desires, devotions, and dreams. Unfortunately, however, many folks make the mistake of viewing success from an earthly rather than a spiritual perspective. The secular world defines success as amassing great personal wealth, material possessions, influence, popularity, and self-gratification. These worldly values may satisfy for a season, but they ultimately pass away, leaving the pursuer empty and unsatisfied. God, on the other hand, measures success much differently, looking at the bounty of the human heart rather than one’s bank account or stock portfolio. “ Delight yourself also in the  Lord , and He shall give you the desires of your heart.” (Proverbs 37:4) To pursue success as God views it and attain rewards that are eternally valuable, one must ...
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  God’s Strength Consumes Human Weakness ( February 16, 2026) “ The   Lord   is   my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in Him, and I am helped.”  (Psalm 28:7) We live in a world that glorifies strength and vitality. This mindset is seen in commercial advertising as attractive, vivacious actors, sports stars, and other celebrities persuade us to shell out hard-earned bucks to purchase products they claim will revolutionize our lives by melting fat, smoothing wrinkles, producing six-pack abs, and making us look ten years younger. Today’s culture emphasizes toughness, vigor, and poten cy, and frowns upon human weakness and frailty. In reality, however, our sinful, fallen state has left us riddled with infirmity, insufficiency, and inadequacy. “For He knows our frame; He remembers that we are dust.” (Psalm 103:14) We are all faint, flawed, and feeble, but the all-powerful God who crafted us with love is aware of our human weaknesses and limitations, ...
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  God Blesses Obedience ( February 5, 2026) “ And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, because you obey the voice of the  Lord  your God: ” (Deuteronomy 28:2) It goes against the grain of our independent human nature and is difficult to do, but the surrender of the control of our lives to God is essential in order to pursue a lifestyle that pleases the L ORD and fulfills His purpose for our lives. Jesus Christ put it in the simplest possible terms, saying: “ If you love Me, keep My commandments. ” (John 15:14) Many people profess to love Christ, but, in practice, their worldly attitudes, behaviors, and self-centered efforts to control their own destinies do not match what they say. Obedience to God’s commands and His guidance of our lives according to His perfect will is the highest expression of genuine love for Christ, our L ORD and Savior. Throughout the Bible, God graciously promises to richly bless, now and eternally, those to seek...
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  The Way of the Cross ( January 29, 2026) “ Come to   Me, all  you  who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28) Jesus Christ beckons everyone to come to Him in repentance, lay the weighty burden of their sins at the foot of His blood-stained Cross, and rest in the eternal security of His marvelous grace! The heavenly Father sent His beloved Son into the world to shed His blood for the remission of the sins of everyone that believes in Christ and accepts by faith God’s offer of forgiveness, His gift of salvation, and His assurance of everlasting life. In His divine patience and out of a sacrificial love that exceeds human understanding, God is “ not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance. ” (2 Peter 3:9). Sadly, however, many individuals, refusing to turn away from their sinful lifestyles, stubbornly reject Jesus’ universal invitation to enter into His rest and be at peace with God. Their hearts h...
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  This Is the Day! ( January 27, 2026) “ Through  the  Lord ’s mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great  is  Your faithfulness. ” (Lamentations 3:22-23) This new day is a priceless gift of God that He expects us to live fully and use wisely to make a positive difference in our spheres of influence in the world. This is the day of opportunities for followers of Jesus Christ to do God’s will and serve His unique purpose for each of our lives. This is the day of thanksgiving! “ I will praise You, for You have answered me, and have become my salvation. ” (Psalm 118: 21) Today is the day to be grateful for the bounty of God’s blessings, the greatest of which is His gracious gift of eternal life through faith in Christ. This is the day of service! “ Therefore…be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. ” (1 Cor...
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