Today’s Word In Genesis 26, the Philistines became jealous of Isaac’s success and filled up the wells that provided fresh water for his family and livestock. The wells still had the potential to provide life-giving water, but something was blocking the flow. Isaac and his men had to reopen and restore them so the water […]
Today’s Word David was still a teenager when the prophet Samuel came to his father’s house. David wasn’t looking for fame, power, or recognition. He was simply seeking God and faithfully taking care of his father’s sheep, doing his best even when no one was watching. His days in the fields could be quiet, lonely,
Today’s Word The prophet Elijah had experienced extraordinary victories and had boldly stood for God. Yet after becoming exhausted, a threat against his life overwhelmed him with fear and discouragement. He withdrew, went into isolation, and hid in a cave, feeling as though his strength and purpose were gone. But God came to Elijah in
Today’s Word David did not say that the way you know God delights in you is by counting how many dreams you have accomplished, how many goals you have reached, or how successful you have become. Sometimes the clearest evidence of God’s faithfulness is found by looking back and seeing how He sustained you when
Today’s Word When the Israelites entered the Promised Land, they were unable to drive the Jebusites out of the stronghold of Jerusalem. Generations later, when David became king, the Jebusites still believed their city could not be conquered. But David and his men discovered another way into the city through the water system, defeated the
Today’s Word The heroes of faith described in Hebrews 11 came from many different ages, personalities, and backgrounds. They included shepherds, leaders, prophets, judges, a former prostitute, martyrs, and people who endured persecution. Their circumstances were very different, and so were the challenges they faced. Yet they shared one defining quality: strong faith in God.
Today’s Word The way you see yourself can influence how far you are willing to go, how much you believe you can accomplish, and how confidently you live. The truth is that you were created in the image of Almighty God. He calls you His masterpiece, unique and precious. But if you allow thoughts such
Today’s Word In Jonah 2, the prophet Jonah found himself in a dark and desperate place after disobeying God’s call to go to Nineveh. Inside the great fish, everything seemed hopeless. Yet Jonah began to pray. At first, his prayer focused heavily on his trouble and how difficult his situation had become. But something changed
Today’s Word We all enjoy seasons when everything seems to be going well and life feels easy. But those seasons are not permanent. Often, there is some kind of opposition or pressure—a difficult person, an ongoing problem, or a situation that keeps testing our patience. You may have many things going right, yet one difficult
Today’s Word Sometimes we think that God’s purpose for our lives can no longer happen because we have made too many mistakes, taken wrong turns, or waited too long. But Scripture reminds us that God is working all things according to the counsel of His will. His purposes are not limited by our past, our
