Today’s WordZacchaeus, the chief tax collector, was one of the most disliked people in Jericho. He had grown rich by cheating and taking advantage of others. His success was built on dishonesty and greed. He cared more about gain than goodness, more about wealth than people. Yet when Jesus passed through that crowd, He stopped […]
Today’s WordFor thirteen years, Joseph endured slavery and imprisonment in Egypt before God suddenly elevated him to the highest position under Pharaoh. One moment he was forgotten in a prison cell, and the next, he was standing in the palace interpreting Pharaoh’s dream, becoming prime minister of Egypt. When his brothers—who had once sold him
Today’s WordSaul was known as the fiercest persecutor of the early church—someone you would never imagine God using. Yet on the road to Damascus, while he was on his way to arrest believers, a blinding light from heaven stopped him in his tracks. A voice spoke, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting.” In a
Today’s WordOne of the most difficult lessons in life is learning to let go. We often fight to reopen doors that God has already closed, holding on to people who’ve walked away, or becoming bitter when our plans or dreams don’t work out. But remember—God didn’t stop it to make your life harder; He stopped
Today’s WordJoseph’s life took a sudden and heartbreaking turn when his brothers sold him into slavery. One day he was his father’s beloved son with dreams of greatness; the next, he was a slave in a foreign land where no one spoke his language. He could have become bitter, angry, or hopeless, but Joseph didn’t
Today’s WordToo often we see ourselves as ordinary, limited, or not enough. We admire the great heroes of faith—Moses, David, Daniel—and think, “They were special, chosen by God, anointed to do great things.” The truth is, so are you. You are called, chosen, and anointed by the same God who empowered them. They were people
Today’s WordIt’s easy to overlook how much balance affects our well-being. We can’t ignore the natural rhythms God designed for our bodies and minds and still expect to feel whole. When discouragement sets in, resist the urge to retreat into gloom—sitting in the dark, replaying negative thoughts, or surrounding yourself with sadness. Instead, shift your
Today’s WordEven though Peter and his partners had fished all night and caught nothing, when they obeyed Jesus and let down their nets again, their boats were suddenly overflowing with fish—so much that the nets began to break. That moment left Peter completely awestruck. He realized he was in the presence of the One who
Today’s WordHundreds of years before Jesus entered Jerusalem and the crowds shouted, “Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” (Matthew 21:9), the prophet Zechariah had already declared this moment. Long before anyone could see it, God was setting the stage for redemption. Every event —
Today’s WordIn 1 Samuel 25, a man named Nabal insulted David with harsh words, showing him utter disrespect. David was so angry that he set out with four hundred men to destroy Nabal’s household. But before he could act, Nabal’s wise wife, Abigail, met David with humility and asked for forgiveness. She said, “Don’t let
