His Word for Today

This morning’s verse continues to talk about blessings through obedience. Wherever we are, we are blessed. What are the areas we have not obeyed that are a challenge to us? Are we having trouble letting go of offense? (See Proverbs 19:11) Are we having trouble releasing control over a situation involving people? (See 1 Corinthians 13:5) One of the ways we can experience His blessings wherever we are is through single-mindedness towards Christ’s assignment for us. We can lay a

This morning’s verses talk about obedience and blessings. What is He speaking to us about today? Not yesterday or tomorrow but today. If we obey, then we can experience the blessings that overtake us. We don’t need to chase after blessings, but they will chase after us. What an amazing promise. What is it that He wants us to do today? It may be an area of our character that needs to grow. Do we exercise His resistance when we feel like we are being attacked by the devil? He

This morning’s verse talks about action. The Scriptures teach that faith without works is dead. (See James 24:17) Are we only believing without the works? If He has spoken to us to show mercy, have we shown mercy? (See Luke 6:36) If He has spoken to us to endure, have we chosen to endure? (See James 1:2-4, Galatians 5:22) How about focus, concentration, and single-mindedness towards God? (See Matthew 6:24) Today, let us assess areas where we have only believed but have not ta

This morning’s verse talks about selfishness. Specifically, this morning’s verse talks about bribery at the expense of human life. We may not be doing this practically speaking, but we can take a similar path of selfishness for personal gain. Are there any areas in our lives where we are prioritizing personal interest over others’ interests? Even practically speaking, it requires more effort to strive to earn our own interest than to simply serve a need in others. Protecting

This morning’s verse talks about hidden sins. How terrible it is when we pretend that we are righteous when we are unrighteous in the background? In the Scriptures, this attitude is called hypocrisy. Therefore, it is wiser to admit that we have our weaknesses than to hide those weaknesses, pretending that we have no weaknesses. If we accept the need for the Saviour openly, there is no way that the sin of hypocrisy can come into our lives. We can experience greater freedom.

This morning’s verse continues to talk about the curse. What is the sin in our lives that keeps us from living the abundant life that Christ died to give us? It may not be a sexual sin, but what are the areas He is interested in seeing us work on? Is it fear of being isolated, alone, or criticized? Christ is with us, so we will never be alone. (See Colossians 1:27) What is at the root of mercy (See Luke 6:36) and endurance (See James 1:2-4)? This needs to be balanced with cor

This morning’s verse continues to talk about the curse. What is getting in the way between the Lord and us to experience the abundant life Christ died to give us? (See John 10:10) The Bible teaches us to lay aside every weight and sin that distracts us from running the race He has for each one of us. Sometimes, the way to deal with sins is simply to lay them aside. Today, let us clear up our minds, will, and emotions through focus, laying aside distractions. Our lives on this

This morning’s verse continues to talk about honoring our marriage. Are we keeping our sexual conduct within marriage? (See Hebrews 13:4) The Bible teaches that even lust in our hearts is sin. (See Matthew 5:28) Then, how can we remove the lust from our hearts, which can lead to adulterous behaviours? If we want to remove the cycle of addiction, we must go to the roots so that the fruits of the roots can be withered as well. (See Mark 11:20-21) What are the roots of our ung

This morning’s verse talks about honoring our marriage. Our marriage between a husband and a wife reflects our relationship with the Lord, Who is our bridegroom, where we are the bride. This means that if we let anybody else into our marriage, we violate the covenant between the Lord and us. In other words, if we see the condition of our marriage, we can see the state of our relationship with the Lord. Today, let us assess where we are with our marriage. As husbands, is Chri

This morning’s verse talks about justice dealing with the marginalized in society. Our motives in life are revealed by how we treat those who are seen as insignificant in our lives. Because we have Christ in us, it shouldn’t matter what the societal status is when it comes to relating with them. The question we should ask ourselves is, would we still do what the Lord has spoken to us to do even if we would not get anything back in return? Today, let us assess our motives. In

This morning’s verse talks about leading the vulnerable, the weak, and the ignorant. We have a very important and responsible role when it comes to leading those who are in darkness, lacking wisdom, to make their way in life. I believe this is one of the reasons why preparation, even to preach the Gospel, is necessary. (See 2 Timothy 4:2) Today, let us continue to grow in Christ and be prepared to lead those who are in darkness. May the Lord continue to richly bless you!

This morning’s verse talks about warning against greed. Are we satisfied with what the Lord has entrusted us with? We may be comparing ourselves with what others are doing or where they are at in their life stages, thinking that they are far ahead of us, and wishing we had what they have. Or we may be frustrated with where we are at right now, trying to move on with life in our own strength, only to crash and burn. But if we choose to be content with where the Lord is leading

This morning’s verse talks about honoring our parents. The Bible teaches that it is blessed to honor our parents. However, it is one of the areas where we see one of the most conflicts in relationships. What are the areas we need to grow so that we can better honor our parents? His mercy and endurance may be required in the situation we are in now in order to build a parent-honoring relationship. (See Luke 6:36, James 1:2-4) Today, let us remember that we are not relating wit

This morning’s verse talks about idols. Is there anything between ourselves and the Lord? Idols do not need to be carved images, but they can be anything that stands between the Lord and us. Unforgiveness and distractions that keep us from focusing solely on the Lord can be idols. The Lord wants our whole heart with single-mindedness. In this case, what is the Word of God that He has revealed to us for forgiveness and focus? We need the Word to set us free for single-mindedn

This morning’s verses talk about blessings and curses. Each day, we have choices to make, and there are consequences to those choices. When we choose to follow His will, then we will experience His will for us. Throughout the day, we face multiple situations where we are presented with a choice to make: follow His will or my will. If He is dealing with us in the area of mercy and endurance, we need to make a conscious, intentional decision to be merciful and endure, going aga

This morning’s verses talk about our identity as His people. Because we are God’s people, we obey His Word. What have we chosen not to obey to go against the ungodly habits? God is interested in seeing us grow and prosper. (See Psalm 35:27) It is important that we go against the current to get to the next level. There must be discomfort when we make this choice. (See James 1:2-4) Today, let us choose to go against the ungodly habits to be prepared for the next season in life

This morning’s verses talk about His Word enabling us to occupy and rejoice in His goodness when we give. We need His Word to receive a complete knowledge of His will. (See Colossians 1:9) We may be interested in knowing which path to take in our walk with the Lord in terms of vocational career, calling, etc., but we can know His will through the Word of God and be victorious and have influence in the area He has placed us in. When we give, do we give with joy? The key to jo

This morning’s verses talk about obedience and blessing. Who are we trying to please so that we can feel valued and honored? If we are doing this towards people around us who change, we are being manipulated by what others are saying about us, tossed around to and fro. But if we choose to please the One Who doesn’t change, we can be stable, consistent, and experience value and honor. He promises that He would make us the head if we obey the Lord. We may not always get the pos

This morning’s verses talk about generosity and His blessings. God wants us to go beyond the tithe, 10% of our income, to give to the Lord. He shall bless us and the land in which we live. The life we live on this earth is a continuation of endurance. We will then see the Lord face-to-face. (See James 1:2-4) Consistent giving may not always be easy, but it is not about our emotions but the choices we make about our possessions. As He promised in the verses for today, we can

This morning’s verses talk about our first fruit offering. What does He promise when we offer our first fruits to the Lord? He blesses us abundantly. (See Proverbs 3:9) Because He wants us to put Him first in all areas, particularly in finances, since He knows that it can keep us from seeking Him first, He emphasizes it in this area. What is our attitude when we give our first to the Lord? He wants us to worship Him, remembering His goodness, rejoicing. Has our giving to th