December 21 Faithfulness in Prayer There was also a prophetess, Anna, a daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was well along in years, having lived with her husband seven years after her marriage, and was a widow for 84 years. She did not leave the temple complex,Read More …

December 20 Opposition! After they were gone, an angel of the Lord suddenly appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, “Get up! Take the child and His mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I tell you. For Herod is about to search for the child to destroy Him.”—MatthewRead More …

December 19 Dethroning Idols In this way the Lord’s message flourished and prevailed.—Acts 19:20 Paul’s world worshiped idols. No idol was more revered in Ephesus than the goddess Diana. The great statue was housed in a magnificent temple and was recognized as one of the wonders of the world. AnRead More …

December 18 Who Are You? The evil spirit answered them, “Jesus I know, and Paul I recognize—but who are you?”—Acts 19:15 There is no secondhand spirituality. No one else can develop Christian maturity on your behalf. A strong Christian heritage is an asset, but it cannot take the place ofRead More …

December 17 Imparting Gifts For I want very much to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you. . . —Romans 1:11 Your life affects those you have contact with, whether you intend it or not. It may be a positive experience for them or a negativeRead More …

December 16 Built on a Rock “Therefore, everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them will be like a sensible man who built his house on the rock.”—Matthew 7:24 The Christian life is hard work. Christianity involves systematically striving to implement the truths of God’s Word intoRead More …

December 15 He Has Shown You He has told you men what is good and what it is the Lord requires of you: Only to act justly, to love faithfulness, and to walk humbly with your God.—Micah 6:8 God never conceals His expectations from us. We never have to guessRead More …

December 14 The Race I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.—2 Timothy 4:7 There is much satisfaction in finishing something you have begun! The success of a race is determined not only by how well you begin but also by howRead More …

December 13 God’s Revelation Is His Invitation Indeed, the Lord God does nothing without revealing His counsel to His servants the prophets.—Amos 3:7 Christians spend much time talking about “seeking God’s will,” as though it were hidden and difficult to find. God does not hide His will. His will isRead More …

December 12 Enlarge Your Tent! “Enlarge the site of your tent, and let your tent curtains be stretched out; do not hold back; lengthen your ropes, and drive your pegs deep.”—Isaiah 54:2 When God comes to a life in power, it is always a time of rejoicing and expectation forRead More …