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"The sword of the Lord, and of Gideon." —Judges 7:20 Morning Thought Gideon ordered his men to do two things: covering up a torch in an earthen pitcher, he bade them, at an appointed signal, break the pitcher and let the light shine, and then sound with the trumpet, crying, "The sword of the...

"In the evening withhold not thy hand." —Ecclesiastes 11:6 Evening Thought In the evening of the day opportunities are plentiful: men return from their labour, and the zealous soul-winner finds time to tell abroad the love of Jesus. Have I no evening work for Jesus? If I have not, let me no...

Hebrews 9:11-14 Dear Father, Thank you that when Christ appeared as a High Priest, he entered into the Holy Place and took not the blood of bulls and goats, but his own blood, thus securing eternal redemption for us. How much more perfect and pleasing to you was his sacrifice than that of...

God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another. Do you have the gift of speaking? Then speak as though God himself were speaking through you. Do you have the gift of helping others? Do it with all the strength and energy that God...

He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am? Peter answering said, The Christ of God. —Luke 9:20 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... A lot of people have their opinions about Jesus' identity. The real issue, however, is what you believe about Jesus. What you decide about God's Son means...

Dear Lord, I pray that my husband and I would be willing to serve each other every day. Give us eyes to see each other’s needs and hearts that are eager to fulfill those needs. I pray that we are joyful, even when serving each other feels overwhelming or inconvenient. Help us to put each other...

"The liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free." —Galatians 5:1 Morning Thought This "liberty" makes us free to heaven's charter-the Bible. Here is a choice passage, believer, "When thou passest through the rivers, I will be with thee." You are free to that. Here is another: "The mountains...

"For this child I prayed." —1 Samuel 1:27 Evening Thought Devout souls delight to look upon those mercies which they have obtained in answer to supplication, for they can see God's especial love in them. When we can name our blessings Samuel, that is, "asked of God," they will be as dear to...

[Jesus continued,] "Nation will go to war against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in many parts of the world, as well as famines. But this is only the first of the birth pains, with more to come." —Mark 13:8 NLT Key Thought The sad reality of our fallen world...

Hebrews 8:1-13 Dear Father, the Majesty of heaven, Thank you that in Jesus we have a totally understanding and merciful High Priest. He has your authority, seated at the right hand of the throne of your majesty in heaven, a minister in the sanctuary and true tabernacle which was set up by...

The Spirit lifted me [Ezekiel] up and brought me to the exiles in Babylonia in the vision given by the Spirit of God. —Ezekiel 11:24 NIV Key Thought Through the work of the Holy Spirit, God will get his messengers to the places they need to be — both physically and spiritually. He will give...

For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more. —1 Corinthians 9:19 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Grace frees us from the law of sin and death. But, our freedom is not to be used for rebellion or for self-gratification. Instead, we...

My Spouse Is LEAVING ME (What To Do Next) If your spouse has told you “I’m leaving,” it can be one of the most painful things you’ve experienced. I mean, when you get married, you make a promise, “ ‘til death do us part.” And now, here you are- somewhere in the life cycle of your marriage...

Dear Lord, I pray that husbands and wives would seek to keep purity in their marriage. I pray against the temptation of sin. I pray against pornography and the lies that convince people to bring things into their marriage that they don’t need. I pray against things that corrupt marriage. I pray...

[Jesus continued,] "And you will hear of wars and threats of wars, but don't panic. Yes, these things must take place, but the end won't follow immediately." —Mark 13:7 NLT Key Thought When war occurs, people panic. That has always been true, and it was certainly true in Jesus' day. However...

Hebrews 6:13-7:28 Dear Father, King above all rule and authority on earth, Thank you for your holy and sure promises. Your oath is immutable. In these things in which it is impossible for you to prove false, we who have fled to you for refuge find strong encouragement to seize the hope set...

Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit, ... —Ephesians 5:18 NIV Key Thought Being drunk is sometimes called being "under the influence." While we certainly are not to be under the influence of wine or other intoxicating or addictive...

"And they follow me." —John 10:27 Evening Thought We should follow our Lord as unhesitatingly as sheep follow their shepherd, for he has a right to lead us wherever he pleases. We are not our own, we are bought with a price-let us recognize the rights of the redeeming blood. The soldier...

"If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit." —Galatians 5:25 Morning Thought The two most important things in our holy religion are the life of faith and the walk of faith. He who shall rightly understand these is not far from being a master in experimental theology, for they...

Wisdom is better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good. —Ecclesiastes 9:18 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Just a little leaven and the whole lump is changed. A sinful person can have the same effect on a whole group of people committed to God. So let's be wise and...