Saturday, March 14, 2026
Grudges and Grace Leviticus 19:18 (NKJV) “‘You shall not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the children of your people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the LORD.’” Context Behind the Verse We often treat the command to love your neighbor as a New Testament innovation. But here, in the […]
Friday, March 13, 2026
The Source of Peace Numbers 6:24-26 (NASB) “‘The LORD bless you, and keep you; The LORD make His face shine on you, And be gracious to you; The LORD lift up His countenance on you, And give you peace.’” Context Behind the Verse This ancient priestly blessing, often spoken by a father to his children, […]
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Positioning for a Moment Esther 4:14 (NIV) “For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?” Context Behind the […]
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
A Burden to Build Nehemiah 2:18 (NKJV) “And I told them of the hand of my God which had been good upon me, and also of the king’s words that he had spoken to me. So they said, ‘Let us rise up and build.’ Then they set their hands to this good work.” Context Behind […]
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
The Heart of the Scribe Ezra 7:10 (NASB) “For Ezra had set his heart to study the law of the LORD and to practice it, and to teach His statutes and ordinances in Israel.” Context Behind the Verse In the description of Ezra, we uncover a foundational pattern for a fruitful life. Many people can […]
Monday, March 9, 2026
The LORD Who Goes Before Deuteronomy 31:8 (NIV) “The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” Context Behind the Verse The words spoken by Moses to Joshua are powerful, yet they contain a tender and personal […]
Sunday, March 8, 2026
Keeping Yourself in Love Jude 1:21 (NIV) “Keep yourselves in God’s love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life.” Jude 1:21 (NIV) Context Behind the Verse As we conclude this week of reflection, we find the ultimate anchor for the waiting soul: the love of […]
Saturday, March 7, 2026
The Continual Wait Hosea 12:6 (NKJV) “So you, by the help of your God, return; Observe mercy and justice, and wait on your God continually.” Context Behind the Verse The prophet Hosea calls us to a lifestyle of waiting that is inextricably linked to how we treat others. We often think of waiting as a […]
Friday, March 6, 2026
Not by Might, but by Spirit Zechariah 4:6 (NASB) “Then he said to me, ‘This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel saying, “Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,” says the LORD of hosts.’” Context Behind the Verse Human nature leans heavily on might and power our intellect, our resources, […]
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Strength for the Work at Hand Haggai 2:4 (NIV) “‘But now be strong, Zerubbabel,’ declares the LORD. ‘Be strong, Joshua son of Jozadak, the high priest. Be strong, all you people of the land,’ declares the LORD, ‘and work. For I am with you,’ declares the LORD Almighty.” Context Behind the Verse Often, waiting for […]