From: July 26, 2023
“They took copies of the Book of the Law of the Lord and traveled around through all the towns of Judah, teaching the people” (2 Chronicles 17:9 NLT).
In the third year of King Jehoshaphat’s reign, he sent out teachers of God’s Word to teach all the people of Judah. Jehoshaphat took delight in the Lord and led his people to follow Him. And so, the fear of the Lord fell on the surrounding peoples so that they didn’t attack Judah, but instead brought tribute and gifts.
How important it is for a leader (king, president, pastor, or parent) to make sure those under their leadership are taught the Word of God. A family or nation grounded in God’s Word will prosper. One that fails to pass on the knowledge of God’s Word to the next generation, will not prosper.
How many generations must come and go before the knowledge of God’s Word is lost? Only one.
PRAYER: Dear Father, we thank You for Your Word. For it is light to our path and food for our souls. Even more, we thank You for Your Living Word, Jesus Christ. For we have received salvation through faith in Him. Strengthen us now to teach Your Word and proclaim Your gospel to everyone, everywhere. In Jesus’ name, amen.
From: July 26, 2022
DON’T FACE TROUBLE ALONE
Is anyone in trouble? Cry out to the Lord. You don’t have to face trouble alone. For the Lord will answer those who call on His name.
Yet, we often try to keep our trouble to ourselves. We say, “I got this.” When we know that we don’t. Rather than turning to the Lord, we try to manage things in our own wisdom and strength. And more often than not, we get ourselves even deeper into trouble.
How do we begin to trust the Lord with our troubles? The first step is to admit that we have them. Admitting our trouble to ourselves and to Him is often the most difficult part. But we must admit that we have a problem that we are powerless to overcome.
Next, we call on the Lord. By what name should we call? Call out to Jesus. For as the apostle Peter preached, “There is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved” (Act 4:12). And as the apostle Paul wrote, “Whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved” (Rom. 10:13).
We don’t have to face our trouble alone. We can call on Jesus.
PRAYER: Dear Father, we need You today. We call upon the name of Jesus today to help us face the trouble of this day. We know that the future is in Your hands, so we don’t worry about that. The trouble of today is enough. Strengthen us and keep us safe in Your arms today. In Jesus’ name, amen.
From: July 26, 2017
Is anyone in trouble? Call on the Lord. But by what name should one call? Call out to Jesus. “For there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved” (Act 4:12). For “whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved” (Rom. 10:13).
From: July 26, 2016
Paul continued to express his desire that the Jewish people believe in Christ for their salvation. This was his constant prayer. Do you know someone that needs the Lord for which you are moved in such a way? Have you considered praying for an unreached people group that has never heard the gospel? You can find a list here: https://joshuaproject.net
From: July 26, 2015
King Jehoshaphat began his reign well by sending out teachers of God’s Word to teach all the people of Judah. Jehoshaphat took delight in the Lord and led his people to follow Him. And so, the fear of the Lord fell on the surrounding peoples so that they didn’t attack Judah, but instead brought tribute and gifts. How important it is for a leader (king, president, pastor, or parent) to teach those under their care the Word of God. A nation or family grounded in God’s Word will prosper. One that departs from it will end up like King Ahab who did not heed the Word of the Lord.
From: July 26, 2012
This salvation has immediate, ongoing, and future implication. You are saved from sin’s penalty (Justification). You are being saved from sin’s power (Sanctification). You will be saved from sin’s presence (Glorification). Salvation in Christ is whole and complete. He saves to the uttermost. Have you yet trusted Jesus as the Resurrected Lord and Savior of your life?
From: July 26, 2011
Call on Jesus. Confess Him as Lord over every aspect of your life. Believe in His sacrificial death and resurrection. And be saved. Saved from the bondage of sin and the wages of sin, which is death. He has been calling you. Have you called back?