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06/02/2026

Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You.
Psalm 119:11

It is estimated that around three hundred direct quotations from the Old Testament appear in the New Testament. References and allusions bring that number closer to one thousand. We often take for granted how often the New Testament writers incorporate a quotation or reference from the Old Testament — especially in their conversations where they appear to be quoting from memory. And we have to remember that they had no computers or complete copies of the Old Testament to work with when writing the New Testament.

Jesus appears to quote the Old Testament around 75 times in His teachings and verbal exchanges with others. Take, for example, His exchange with the devil during His 40-day sojourn in the wilderness. Three times He refuted the devil’s temptations by quoting verses from Deuteronomy. Paul quotes or alludes to the Old Testament around 75 times just in the book of Romans. How did they do this? Memorization and in-depth familiarity with Scriptures.

Consider setting a goal of memorizing one verse or passage of Scripture each week. After all, the Word of God is the sword of the Spirit and the foundation of faith.

Memorization is the first step to meditation.

Yesterday’s answer:
Abraham. Genesis 15:15

Trivia:
Who prayed that the day he was born would be covered with blackness?

06/01/2026

I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being. Ephesians 3:16

Infusions have become a popular way to replenish fluids or nutrients in your body. At your home or at an infusion clinic, you’re hooked to an IV that delivers vitamins, minerals, and fluids directly into your bloodstream.

Are infusions available for us spiritually? If so, where can we find an infusion of strength for our souls? For that we turn to the clinic of God’s Word. In Ephesians 3:16, we learn a vital prayer to offer for ourselves: Lord, I ask You to grant me m according to the riches of Your glory, to be strengthened with might through Your Spirit in my inner being.

The Holy Spirit was sent to us as a Helper. He comes to strengthen us. When you feel weak, ask the Lord to impart His strength.

If you’d like another prayer along these lines, use these words from hymnist Edwin Hatch: “Breathe on me, breath of God, fill me with life anew, that I may love what Thou dost love, and do what Thou wouldst do.”

Breathe on me, breath of God until my heart is pure, until my will is one with Thine, to do and to endure. Edwin Hatch

Yesterday’s answer:
Jephthah. Judges 11:30-40

Trivia:
Who did God promise would be buried at a ripe old age?

05/31/2026

You have six days each week for your ordinary work, but on the seventh day you must stop working, even during the seasons of ploughing and harvest.
Exodus 34:21

Sabbath is an old word, for an old idea. Jeremiah pleaded with the people: “This is what the Lord says: ‘Stop at the crossroads and look around. Ask for the old, godly way, and walk in it. Travel its path, and you will find rest for your souls’” (Jeremiah 6:16).

Maybe you wonder if you’re the only person who feels this overwhelmed. Because the feverishness of life can have you at the crossroads and caught in the headlights. Take if from the prophet and go back to some old ideas, like: Take a day off.

The idea of a Sabbath wasn’t old to the 24/7 slave nation of Israel — men, women and children who had been sweating under Egyptian whips, day in day out of unending shifts, for as long as any of them could remember. Rest was a radical command. And like it was for those Israelites who couldn’t believe there’d be food on Day 7 when they weren’t working for it, rest is the ultimate act of faith. In resting, we have to trust God to provide.

Do you trust God enough with your life, to take a day to relax — refresh — recuperate?

Thank You God for lovingly providing for all my needs — so much so that You want me to take a day off.

Yesterday’s answer:
Patara. Acts 21:1, 20

Trivia:
What judge of Israel sacrificed his daughter?

05/30/2026

Saturday May 30, 2026

05/30/2026

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05/30/2026

Then Mary said, “Behold the maidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word.” Luke 1:38

Perhaps the most important thing we know about Mary, the mother of Jesus, comes from her own words to the angel Gabri when she was told of God’s plan for her.

First, she referred to herself as a “maidservant of the Lord.” This word translates as “servant,” “bond servant,” or “slave.” It carried with it the idea of compulsion or obligation—that is, a role that Mary wasn’t free to reject. How did Mary come to view herself as a young woman obligated to serve God with her life? We don’t know. But we do know that her commitment to God resulted in Gabri referring to her as “highly favored” in God’s sight. Second was her response to Gabriel’s announcement: “Let it be to me according to your word.” Once she received the amazing explanation of how she, a virgin, could give birth to a baby, there was no hesitation, questioning or debate. Mary simply said, “Yes” to God.

When it comes to submitting to God, the fewer words the better. Only one word is truly necessary: Yes.

The essence of sin is arrogance; the essence of salvation is submission.

Yesterday’s answer:
Jeremiah. Jeremiah 1:11

Trivia:
In what city did Paul, on his way to Jerusalem, board a ship sailing for Phoenicia?

05/29/2026

By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another. John 13:35

Far too many churches and denominations have been founded for reasons that were less than loving. Yet Jesus told His disciples that love among Christians would be the hallmark of those who follow Him. He gave His disciples a new name—He called them friends rather than servants. And a new command: As friends, they were to love one another.

If all followers of Jesus are His friends, that makes all followers of Jesus friends with one another. As mutual friends, love for one another is to be what separates Christians from the world. So serious was Jesus about love for one other that He said it would require laying down one’s life for one’s friends—which is what He did for His friends. Do you have a friend who would lay down his or her life for you? Are you the kind of friend who would lay down your life? “Friend” is a covenant term in Scripture. Under the old covenant, a true friend was closer than a blood brother.

Be the kind of friend you would like to have and show the world that you are a friend of Jesus.

In necessary things, unity; in doubtful things, liberty; in all things, love.

Yesterday’s answer:
Vultures. Luke 17:37

Trivia:
What prophet had a vision of a branch of an almond tree?

05/28/2026

Nevertheless, I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you. John 16:7

Jesus’ preparation of His disciples for His return to the Father in heaven was disconcerting for them. For three years they had witnessed His teaching and His merciful healings—not to mention His companionship and counsel. What would they do without Him?

The solution He revealed to them was new. He would send to them a Helper who they came to understand was the Holy Spirit—given to them a few weeks later at the Feast of Pentecost. In fact, Jesus said it would be to their advantage for Him to go away and for the Spirit to come in His place, enabling them to do even greater works than He had done. So the Holy Spirit was given to all believers to empower the life of Christ in each one who believes.

Never forget during difficult moments: If you belong to Christ by faith in Him, He dwells in you by His Spirit.

He who has the Holy Spirit in his heart and the Scripture in his hands hax all he needs.

Yesterday’s answer:
Paul. Acts 18:19; 19:1-10

Trivia:.
According to Jesus, what inevitably gathers near a dead body?

05/27/2026

Peter said, “Go, tell these things to James and to the brethren.” And he departed and went to another place. Acts 12:17

The first twelve chapters of Acts concern Peter. In Acts 12, an angel freed him from prison, and he went to the home of John Mark and spoke to the disciples. Then he left for “another place.” Starting with chapter 13, the remainder of the book of Acts concerns the apostle Paul.

Where did Peter go? Bible doesn’t tell us, but ancient traditions say John Mark led him from Jerusalem to a section of Egypt known as “Babylon” or “Old Cairo.” It was possibly the same place Joseph and Mary fled with the baby Jesus, beyond the reach of Herod. It was a place of refuge.

We all need a place of refuge. Deuteronomy 33:27 says, “The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.” When we face trouble, we can retreat to our Refuge. He is always there, easily accessible. We have only to turn to Him. When everything else fails, there is still another place—His everlasting arms.

God will our strength and refuge prove, in all distress a present aid, and though the trembling earth remove, we will not fear or be dismayed.

Yesterday’s answer:
Peter. John 13:6-9

Trivia:
Who established the church at Ephesus?

05/26/2026

Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord! Psalm 150:6

J. Sid low Baxter wrote, “Our Lord is not a fair-weather companion only. When the dark hour comes, when the storm beats upon us, when the grievous blow falls, He is the Friend that sticks closer than a brother…..Our Lord is not merely a distant spectator of our concerns, far removed from us in a far-off sky. He is a present help.”

When we truly grasp the nearness of God and His involvement in even the smallest concerns in life, we’re empowered to lift up our hearts and lungs in praise. We often rely on God during difficult times, but do we also remember that He’s there during the good times as well? He’s with us in the ups and downs, and we should take time during both to praise Him for that. Are things going well for you? Praise the Lord; He is a God who sends our blessings! Are things difficult right now? Praise the Lord; He is a God who bears our burden.

Let everything in earth praise the Lord!

Most certainly is He the helper of His people and their cause considered collectively: but He is more than the God of the multitude. Each of His people may boldly say, “The Lord is my helper.” J. Sidlow Baxter

Yesterday’s answer:
Blasphemy. Matthew 26:65

Trivia:
Who was reluctant to have Jesus wash his feet?

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