July 13, 2021 Characteristics of the Lord’s Servants 2 Timothy 2:24-26 When we hear the phrase “serving God,” we usually think of activities like teaching Sunday school or visiting the sick. But the most important thing about a servant of the Lord is character. Though today’s passage was written aboutRead More …

July 12, 2021 The Kingdom’s Open Door Matthew 24:1-14 John the Baptist and Jesus Both preached, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand” (Matt. 3:2; Matt. 4:17). And though the nation of Israel rejected Christ as their king, His kingdom was not thwarted. When an idea recurs inRead More …

July 11, 2021 Sunday Reflection: Follow Your Heart To get the most out of this devotion, set aside time to read the Scripture referenced throughout. You’ve probably heard that “the heart is more deceitful than all else” (Jer. 17:9), and perhaps you’ve witnessed this truth at work in your ownRead More …

July 10, 2021 Safe in God’s Presence   Psalm 139:1-12 There are two possible ways to respond to today’s Scripture passage. Some people find great comfort in knowing that God is always present in their life and nothing escapes His notice. This is usually the response of believers, because weRead More …

July 09, 2021 Lessons From a Man on the Run   Jonah 1 Have you ever tried to run from God? Most of us won’t try to escape physically by fleeing to another place, the way Jonah did. But we’re experts at ignoring God’s commands, distracting ourselves with busyness, andRead More …

July 08, 2021 Knowing God’s Love Ephesians 3:8-21 One of the first things children learn in Sunday school is that Jesus loves them, and they are quick to believe it. But as we get older, the hardships and disappointments of life may cause us to doubt this truth. We wonderRead More …

July 07, 2021 God’s Perfect Love   1 John 4:7-10 God’s love can be hard to understand because it’s not like ours. We tend to love those whose character, attributes, and interests are appealing to us. But in God’s eyes, there is nothing attractive in us that makes us worthyRead More …

July 06, 2021 God’s Purposes for Fasting Nehemiah 1 “Why should I fast?” It’s a question many Christians ask, and one the Bible answers. In Scripture, fasting is often associated with seeking God for a specific purpose. Daniel fasted in order to plead for Israel’s release from Babylonian captivity, whichRead More …

July 05, 2021 The Practice of Fasting   Matthew 6:16-18 Today much is misunderstood about fasting. One common assumption is that it’s related to dieting and health. And there are those who hope their self-denial will impress God or certain people. But neither of these is the purpose of theRead More …

July 04, 2021 Sunday Reflection: Our Citizenship To get the most out of this devotion, set aside time to read the Scripture referenced throughout. On this day, many Americans proudly define themselves by the nation they live in. But as Christians, we know our earthly citizenship has no bearing onRead More …