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10/29/2026

*The Gospel Daily - What Do You Need?*

*Today’s Verse:*
*“For the word of the LORD is upright, and all his work is done in faithfulness.” Psalm 33:4 (NRSV)*

Do you remember that song “holiness, holiness, is what I long for, holiness, holiness, is what I need.” It was one of my favorites growing up. But not for the first verse. It was one of my favorites because it reminded me that I needed to be faithful in another verse. This passage reminds me of that as well, but you know it’s not always easy to be faithful, is it? I could really use a bit more faithfulness in my life, and it is really amazing to me that Jesus freely offers it to us. Regardless of what we face or do in life, Jesus stands by us. He may at times, offer some words that are uncomfortable for us to hear but he offers them out of faithfulness. Why don’t we offer that same faithfulness to Him? - Commentary by Matthew J. Elliot

*Today’s Prayer:*
*Father, thank You for always being faithful to us. I know that it can’t be easy sometimes to stand by us. As You do, teach me to be as faithful as You are. Amen.🙏*

10/28/2026

*The Gospel Daily - Meaning Revealed*

*Today's Verse:*
*But they understood nothing about all these things; in fact, what He said was hidden from them, and they did not grasp what was said. - Luke 18:34*

When my kids are in Sunday school I regularly check to see if they’re paying attention to the teacher. One time, there was a kid with a Holy Bible graphics book for children. The book was amazing, filled with beautiful imagery, illustrations, and simple captions. One page featured three crosses standing and obviously it was Jesus in the middle. I asked, “Do you know what this is?” To my delight, some kids answered, “Jesus paid for our sins on the cross.” I continued, “and then what happened?” At that time they looked puzzled. I shared with them the story of the resurrection, the empty tomb, and most of all the meaning of it. Many know about the Bible facts but don’t know the meaning behind them. When trouble comes they forget the verses. God’s Word is meant to help us. Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." (NRSV) If you’re having difficulty understanding the Holy Scriptures, humbly ask God to send His Holy Spirit to help you and in His time, He can reveal the meaning to you in a way that you will understand. - Commentary by: Mark Natividad

*Today's Prayer:*
*Heavenly Father, we humbly ask You to reveal the meaning of Your Word. Help us to understand the Holy Scriptures and especially Your countless promises for us. So when the day of trouble arrives, we will not forget them but stand firmly by Your Word and Your steadfast love. In Jesus Name we pray. Amen.🙏*

10/27/2026

*The Gospel Daily - Leaving Out Jesus*

*Today's Verse:*
*“Then they began to beg Jesus to leave their neighborhood.” - Mark 5:17*

This is an interesting story. Jesus pitied a man who lived among the tombs and cast out unclean spirits from him. Those spirits then entered two thousand swine who went to the sea to drown. Instead of giving praise for the miracle, the residents begged Jesus to leave. Why? Because the pigs were their source of food and livelihood. As soon as they heard what happened, they wanted Jesus gone. Today, many claim to be followers but the moment Jesus touches their finances, they also want Jesus out of their lives. Many claim to be Christians but don’t tithe, believe in tithing, or even give alms. They don’t believe ten percent of their income is for the Church. The fact is that everything belongs to God the creator of the universe! Some are tight-fisted when giving out offerings, some are not cheerful givers, and some share with others with selfish hearts. We need to remember it is given to us by God and all of it belongs to Him! God wants us to love our neighbor, share and help others. - Commentary by: Mark Natividad

*Today's Prayer:*
*Heavenly Father, we lift up our lives to You especially our finances. Lord, You own everything. Please bless us, our health, the hands and bodies that work for Your glory and kingdom. In Jesus Name we pray. Amen.🙏*

10/26/2026

*The Gospel Daily - Others First*

*Today's Verse:*
*Now when Jesus heard this, He withdrew from there in a boat to a deserted place by Himself. But when the crowds heard it, they followed Him on foot from the towns. - Matthew 14:13*

Our Savior Jesus in many ways was like any other ordinary human being. He experienced joy, pain, suffering, and grief. In this passage, He had received the painful news of His earthly cousin, John the Baptist, being beheaded and buried. Jesus withdrew and sought a deserted place to grieve. But He wasn’t yet allowed to mourn as the crowds continued to follow Him. The need to be alone or “me time” was placed on hold to give way to cater to the needs of others. It was only later in the evening after feeding the five thousand people (verse 21) that Jesus went up to the mountain alone to pray (verse 23). There will be times in our life when we must set aside our own problems and personal matters in order to attend the more pressing needs of the people around us. Jesus always prioritized helping others first. He taught that whoever wishes to be great must be a servant, and who desires to be first must be the least of all (Matthew 20:26-27), this is the ultimate meaning of servanthood. - Commentary by: Mark Natividad

*Today's Prayer:*
*Heavenly Father, we humbly ask You to give us the heart of a servant like Your Son Jesus, that is compassionate, humble and patient. Please give us the strength, wisdom, and understanding as we place the needs of others above our own. In Jesus Name we pray. Amen.🙏*

10/23/2026

*The Gospel Daily - Renew Your Mind*

*Today’s Verse:*
*Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God - what is good and acceptable and perfect, - Romans 12:2*

While growing up I was told not to say anything if I didn’t have anything nice to say. However, I would still sometimes think bad thoughts about others. Later in life, I learned that this too should be avoided. Paul says to renew your mind, but how in the world do I do that, especially in today’s world? I have noticed when I slack off on quiet or prayer time with God, I am tempted by worldly things. My clarity and focus on always doing the right thing begins to wane. However, when I renew my mind each morning with God’s Word, promises, and redemption, I notice that the day-to-day difficulties that life brings are easier to overcome and my focus on living my life according to God’s word remains strong. - Commentary by Kristina Taylor

*Today’s Prayer:*
*My Lord, I pray that You would help us to renew our minds. Remove the enemies' lies from our minds, and keep Your truth in our hearts. Help us to be disciplined in building a foundation on Your truth through quiet time, meditation, and prayer. Amen.🙏*

10/21/2026

*The Gospel Daily - The Sea of Consequence*

*Today’s Verse*
*“Pick me up and throw me into the sea,” he replied, “and it will become calm. I know that it is my fault that this great storm has come for you.” – Jonah 1:12 (NIV)*

There are times when we need to take responsibility for our actions. The story of Jonah is a good book to read when seeking to understand this concept. Why? Well, because Jonah had to learn to do the same. He was chosen by God for a specific task and instead of embracing it, he ran the opposite direction. Sometimes God calls us to specific tasks as well. We too, have to embrace that calling, and if we don’t we must be willing to face the consequences. Jonah was terrified of those that lived in Nineveh and very angry at them as well. Having to choose between following God and overcoming our own personal issues can lead us into the stormy sea of consequences. However, when we trust God we will overcome our inner conflicts. - Commentary by Matthew J. Elliott

*Today’s Prayer*
*Father God, I know that sometimes I let my personal feelings get the better of me, and that this can lead me in the wrong direction. Teach me to accept what You have in store for me. Amen.🙏*

10/20/2026

*The Gospel Daily - Responding to God*

*Today’s Verse:*�*He came and took her by the hand and lifted her up. Then the fever left her, and she began to serve them. - Mark 1:31*

This story of healing was one of my mother's favorite stories. One would think that she was impressed by the healings themselves. However, that's not why she liked it so much. The part that she always focused on when she taught all of us kids this story while growing up was the part where the mother got up and served. It's hard to think about this story in a positive light today, as she is no longer with us. However, my mother wanted to remind us that honoring God comes in many different ways, shapes, and sizes. In everyday life, we often face difficult situations. Whether it be sickness or something else, when we respond to the challenge with an act of service after the fact, God is always glorified. Let us all respond to God as Peter’s mother-in-law did and be of service to God and others. - Commentary by Matthew J. Elliott

*Today’s Prayer:*�*Father God, help us to honor You with our acts of service more often and give us the graces that You gave Peter’s Mother-in-law. Amen.🙏*

10/19/2026

*The Gospel Daily - Forget The Former Things*

*Today's Verse:*
*“Do not remember the former things, or consider the things of old. I am about to a new thing; now it springs forward, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.” - Isaiah 43:18-19*

When I was young in the faith, even though zealous for the Lord, I still struggled with my past mistakes. I knew scripture says, " So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new!" (2 Corinthians 5:17). By God’s grace, I received a piece of sage advice from a wise brother in Christ, “the past maybe a nice place to visit but definitely not a good place to stay.” Those timely words pierced my heart as it holds very true, resonating with me over the years through life's ups and downs. Not all situations we face are advantageous, but lying in each circumstance is an opportunity for us to learn, persevere and thrive. Let go of the former things and stop dwelling on them as they will keep pulling you down. If you’re in a dry season today, you can still appreciate the present while looking forward to the future. You will discover God has planned great good for you. Continue to trust Him to guide you through life’s wilderness and into the light. - Commentary by: Mark Natividad

*Today's Prayer:*
*Heavenly Father, thank You! You are so good! Forgive us as we forgive ourselves and others. Help us to forget the former things and replace them with Your great love and wonderful plans for us. Please wash away all the heartaches and restore us from brokenness. In Jesus’ powerful Name we pray. Amen.🙏*

10/16/2026

*The Gospel Daily - Starting with the Spirit*

*Today’s Verse:*
*Did you receive the Spirit by doing the works of the law or by believing what you heard? Are you so foolish? Having started with the Spirit, are you now ending with the flesh? - Galatians 3:2-3*

Paul is drawing the line between receiving the Spirit through works of the law and simply having faith by believing what has been heard. We are reminded that in Genesis, Abraham was counted as righteous because of his faith and belief in God, not his works of the law. I can find myself swaying from side to side occasionally, simply having faith and belief in God and then thinking my works of the law count me as righteous. The only thing that saves us and counts us as righteous is having belief in God and who He says He is. Everything flows naturally from that; it is a process like loving God and our neighbors as ourselves. Loving God naturally changes our hearts towards others and how we glorify God in our lives. - Commentary by Kristina Taylor

*Today’s Prayer:*
*Lord, I thank You for being so patient with us as we do our best to love You well. I pray we will continue to strive to love You and change our hearts as You guide us. Amen.🙏*

10/15/2026

*The Gospel Daily - Worry No More*

*Today’s Verse:*
*Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. - Philippians 4:6*

Many things cause us to worry in life. Problems will always come whether we like it or not. It happens because we are living in a fallen world. There are countless thoughts to distract us from the peace that God has given us. Only God can give us real peace so we can be worry-free. But since the enemy always seeks to steal the peace we have, God reminds us in His word to not worry about anything. We are called to pray with thanksgiving; share with Him all the issues that bring chaos into our lives and trust Him. God is the ultimate problem solver. Present all your problems to Him, and He will resolve them as He sees fit and for the highest good. He is your Almighty God! - Commentary by Dionivie Tacder

*Today’s Prayer:*
*Father, I acknowledge You are my ultimate problem solver. I lay down all my problems at the foot of Your altar, and entrust You with all my issues. You are God Almighty and nothing is impossible for You. I give You thanks for what You are about to do. Amen!🙏*

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