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Start / The Bible with Nicky and P***a Gumbel Youth
The Bible with Nicky and P***a Gumbel Youth
The daily Bible reading devotion for young people.
365 avsnitt • Längd: 15 min • Dagligen
Om podden
The daily Bible reading devotion for young people.
Take less than 15 minutes a day to cover the whole Bible in 365 days with selected Bible readings and a full commentary from Nicky and P***a Gumbel.
Toby Stokes introduces this edition of the Bible with Nicky and P***a Gumbel which encourages us not only to apply the Bible to our everyday life, but also to grow in our relationship with Jesus.
The podcast The Bible with Nicky and P***a Gumbel Youth is created by Nicky and Pippa Gumbel. The podcast and the artwork on this page are embedded on this page using the public podcast feed (RSS).
Avsnitt
Day 107: Six Steps to a God-Centred Life
17 april 2025 |
14 min
Psalm 47:1–7, Luke 18:1–30, Deuteronomy 28:23–47
What does it mean to lead a God-centred life and what steps do you need to take in order to get there?
Day 106: His Presence
16 april 2025 |
14 min
Psalm 46:1-11, Luke 17:11-25, Deuteronomy 26:18; 27:7; 28:2-8
God promised to be in the midst of his people again. This promise was fulfilled with the coming of Jesus and the Holy Spirit. He promises to be with you.
Day 105: Choose What You Remember
15 april 2025 |
14 min
Psalm 45:17, Luke 16:19–31; 17:1–6, Deuteronomy 24:17–22; 25:19
At the Last Supper, Jesus instituted the service of communion so that we would not forget the central events of world history – the death and resurrection of Jesus.
Day 104: How to Avoid the Titanic Mistake
14 april 2025 |
14 min
Proverbs 9:13–18, Luke 16:1–13, Deuteronomy 21:22–23; 22:1–8
How can you and I avoid the Titanic mistake and live lives of integrity?
Day 103: What is God Like?
13 april 2025 |
13 min
Psalm 45:2–7, Luke 15:11–32, Deuteronomy 19:15
One of the advantages of reading through the Bible in a year is that we get a rounded picture of the nature and character of God, and a greater understanding of what God is like.
Day 102: Your Invitation
12 april 2025 |
13 min
Psalm 44:22–26, Luke 14:15–35, Deuteronomy 17:14–15; 18:15
Jesus likens the kingdom of God to a great party with the King, one to which we are all invited.
Day 101: Eight Things That Really Matter to God
11 april 2025 |
14 min
Psalm 44:6–8, Luke 13:31–34;14:1–14, Deuteronomy 15:4–15;16:18–20
In our passages today, we see some of the things that *really matter to God*.
Day 100: Seven Ways to Grow in Wisdom
10 april 2025 |
14 min
Proverbs 9:7–10, Luke 13:1–24, Deuteronomy 13:1–3; 14:1–29
In the book of Proverbs, the teaching of Jesus and the Bible in general, we find many ways to acquire and grow in wisdom. Seven of these can be seen in today’s passages.
Day 99: See His Goodness
9 april 2025 |
13 min
Psalm 43:1–5, Luke 12:35–48, Deuteronomy 11:1–19; 2:32
In all the passages for today we see that obedience is the way to experience his goodness and be a magnet for his blessing.
Day 98: How to Stop Worrying
8 april 2025 |
14 min
Psalm 42:6–11, Luke 12:6–34, Deuteronomy 9:4–6; 10:12–22
Jesus shows us how to stop worrying and start living.
Day 97: Love from the Inside Out
7 april 2025 |
14 min
Psalm 42:1–5, Luke 11:33–46, Deuteronomy 6:5–7; 7:7–8; 8:3–18
Jesus was not afraid to confront people about their inner lives.
Day 96: Press Through
6 april 2025 |
13 min
Proverbs 8:34–35, Luke 11:5–11, Deuteronomy 4:29–31; 5:6; 28–29
God does not force himself upon you, but he promises to reveal himself to you if you persistently *seek* him.
Day 95: One Thing is Needed
5 april 2025 |
15 min
Psalm 41:11–12, Luke 10:25–42, Deuteronomy 4:5–7
You can know God’s presence and his pleasure in the midst of all the challenges of life.
Day 94: No Blessing Goes Uncontested
4 april 2025 |
13 min
Psalm 41:1–4, Luke 10:1–23, Deuteronomy 1:3–31
In the passages for today we read about the promise, the extent and the privilege of God’s blessing.
Day 93: How to Love
3 april 2025 |
15 min
Psalm 40:9–11, Luke 9:28–56, Numbers 35:20–24; 36:13
God’s love and mercy is extraordinary because ‘At the cross of Jesus, pardon is complete.
Day 92: It is All Yours
2 april 2025 |
14 min
Proverbs 8:22–31, Luke 9:10–24, Numbers 33:53; 34:16–18
God’s people have always been called to aim high.
Day 91: Follow Jesus
1 april 2025 |
14 min
Psalm 40:1–8, Luke 8:40–48; 9:1–6, Numbers 32:11–12
Jesus said many times, ‘Follow me.’
Day 90: How to Overcome Your Fears
31 mars 2025 |
15 min
Psalm 39:2–13, Luke 819–39, Numbers 30:1–2
How can you overcome your fears?
Day 89: A Hundredfold Return
30 mars 2025 |
14 min
Psalm 38:21–22, Luke 8:4–8, Numbers 27:15–18
He encountered Jesus as his Saviour, Sower and Shepherd.
Day 88: How to Become Wise
29 mars 2025 |
13 min
Proverbs 8:12–19, Luke 7:37–48, Numbers 26:52–54
Ultimately, wisdom is found in Jesus Christ, who is the ‘wisdom of God’ (1 Corinthians 1:24).
Day 87: In the Day of Trouble
28 mars 2025 |
13 min
Psalm 38:6–9, Luke 7:11–35, Numbers 26:10
In the passages for today we see examples of troubles – traps, tests and temptations – and how to handle them.
Day 86: Ten Top Tips for God’s Messengers
27 mars 2025 |
14 min
Psalm 37:34–40, Luke 6:37–49; 7:2–8, Numbers 22:22–35
Our task is both *to hear* this message and *to declare* it to others.
Day 85: The Fullness of the Blessing
26 mars 2025 |
14 min
Psalm 37:21–26, Luke 6:12–36, Numbers 21:4–16
The key to the fullness of the blessing is generosity – ‘the righteous give generously’ (Psalm 37:21).
Day 84: Seven Titles of Jesus
25 mars 2025 |
13 min
Proverbs 8:10–11, Luke 5:33–38; 6:2–11, Numbers 19:9; 20:11
Seven titles of Jesus emerge from the passages for today and each reveal something distinct about Jesus. They help you to see what it means to put Jesus in the centre of your life.
Day 83: God Wants to Amaze You
24 mars 2025 |
14 min
Psalm 37:11–18, Luke 5:17–32, Numbers 16:46–48
When people saw what Jesus did, their response was awe and amazement.
Day 82: Your Hotline to God
23 mars 2025 |
13 min
Psalm 37:1–9, Luke 4:40–42; 5:4–8 Numbers 15:28; 16:10
Jesus has given you a ‘hotline’ to God, but it is not just for emergency use – it is to be used all the time.
Day 81: Always Be Generous
22 mars 2025 |
13 min
Psalm 36:5–8, Luke 4:14–22, Numbers 14:6–9
If God is so generous to us, we also should ‘always be generous’.
Day 80: How to Resist Temptation
21 mars 2025 |
15 min
Proverbs 7:21–26, Luke 4:1–13, Numbers 11:4–30; 12:3
Temptation is not sin; Jesus was ‘without sin’, yet even he was ‘tempted in every way, just as we are’ (Hebrews 4:15).
Day 79: God is Good – All the Time
20 mars 2025 |
13 min
Psalm 35:27b (MSG), Luke 3:2–22, Numbers9:16–32
Remember God’s goodness to you, especially in Christ, who is the ‘high priest of the good things’ God gives (Hebrews 9:11).
Day 78: How to Develop Intimacy with God
19 mars 2025 |
13 min
Psalm 35:13–18, Luke 2:41–52, Numbers 7:89
How do you develop intimacy with God?
Day 77: Saviour
18 mars 2025 |
13 min
Psalm 35:1–10, Luke 2:21–40, Numbers 7:1–10
How should you respond to this extraordinary good news? ’
The amazing truth of Christianity is that in Jesus *you* *do have a saviour*.
Day 76: If the Grass Looks Greener, It Is Probably AstroTurf
17 mars 2025 |
13 min
Proverbs 7:6–20, Luke 2:6–20, Numbers 6:24–26
Faithfulness is something we should strive for in marriage, friendships and in our relationship with God.
Day 75: What God Has in Store for You
16 mars 2025 |
13 min
Psalm 34:17–19, Luke 1:57–79, Numbers 4:46– 49; 5:5–8
Jesus Christ sets us free.
Day 74: You Have the Favour of God
15 mars 2025 |
13 min
Psalm 34:1–10, Luke 1:41–56, Numbers 3:1–10
Today’s New Testament passage uses a Greek word that we translate ‘blessed’. It means to be the privileged recipient of *God’s favour*, and to be fortunate and happy because of it.
Day 73: The Battles of Life
14 mars 2025 |
14 min
Psalm 33:16–21, Luke 1:26–38, Numbers 1:1–54
How can you navigate the spiritual battles of life?
Day 72: Love Boundaries
13 mars 2025 |
13 min
Proverbs 7:2–4, Luke 1:5–17, Leviticus 27:34
God’s ‘rules’ are his boundaries for life, given out of his love for us.
Day 71: Be Confident About Your Future
12 mars 2025 |
14 min
Psalm 33:1–11, Mark 16:1–18, Leviticus 26:3–13
Today we see three reasons why, if you put your trust in the Lord, *you can be confident about your future*.
Day 70: Total Forgiveness
11 mars 2025 |
14 min
Psalm 32:1–5, Mark 15:33–47, Leviticus 23:28
In the passages for today we see the very high cost and huge blessing of God’s forgiveness. As P.T. Forsyth (1848–1921) pointed out, first, you have to know the ‘despair of guilt’. Then you can appreciate ‘the breathless wonder of forgiveness’.
Day 69: Crucified
10 mars 2025 |
13 min
Psalm 31:21–24, Mark 15:1–32, Leviticus 22:31–33
In the New Testament passage for today, we see the background to the extraordinary claim of the New Testament that the one ‘*they crucified*’ is in fact *my Lord*.
Day 68: What’s in Your Heart?
9 mars 2025 |
13 min
Proverbs 6:30–32, Mark 14:43–72, Leviticus 19:1–18
We are all created in the image of God. Human beings are capable of acts of great love, courage and heroism. Yet, not one of us (apart from Jesus) is without sin. Do you know what’s in your heart?
Day 67: '... BUT'
8 mars 2025 |
13 min
Psalm 31:9–16, Mark 14:22–36, Leviticus 18:26–30
‘*But*’ is a powerful word when facing trouble, tests and temptations.
Day 66: God Has Rescued Me
7 mars 2025 |
13 min
Psalm 31:1–8, Mark 14:3–16, Leviticus 16:21–22
As you face difficult situations you can trust that God will rescue you.
Day 65: Turn Your Life Around
6 mars 2025 |
13 min
Psalm 30:8–12, Mark 13:1–26, Leviticus 14:19–20
Following Jesus is life-changing. He constantly turns people’s lives around. He turns despair into joy.
Day 64: How to Keep Healthy
5 mars 2025 |
13 min
Proverbs 6:20–27, Mark 12:28–37, Leviticus 13:59
In the passages for today we see five key ways to keep your spiritual heart healthy.
Day 63: How to Enjoy a Lifetime of Favour
4 mars 2025 |
14 min
Psalm 30:1–5, Mark 12:13–27, Leviticus 11:44
God views things through a wide-angled lens: he takes a long view and he wants you to enjoy a lifetime of his favour.
Day 62: How to Exercise Spiritual Authority
3 mars 2025 |
13 min
Psalm 29:1–11, Mark 11:27–33; 12:1–12, Leviticus 9:23–24
Godly, spiritual authority is a source of great blessing.
Day 61: A Loving, Ongoing Relationship
2 mars 2025 |
14 min
Psalm 28:1–7, Mark 11:1–25, Leviticus 8:10–12
How can you and I have a relationship with the Creator of the universe? How in practice can we begin to communicate with God? What is the basis of this relationship?
Day 60: My Eyes Were Opened
1 mars 2025 |
13 min
Proverbs 6:16–19, Mark 10:32–52, Leviticus 5:14–16
The passages for today help us to see the significance of Jesus’ death.
Day 59: Rich in Mercy
28 februari 2025 |
14 min
Psalm 27:7–14, Mark 10:13–31, Leviticus 4:27–35
In our passages for today we see some examples of people who are recipients of God’s mercy.
Day 58: Six Characteristics of a Holy Life
27 februari 2025 |
13 min
Psalm 27:1–5, Mark 9:35–50; 10:2–9, Leviticus 1:1–4
Holiness and *wholeness* are closely related, and God wants the *whole* of your life.
Day 57: Better Than Fame and Celebrity
26 februari 2025 |
14 min
Psalm 26:2–12, Mark 9:2–24, Exodus 40:34–38
We are called to worship God’s glory and reflect it, however imperfectly, in our lives.
Day 56: How to Make the Most of Your Life
25 februari 2025 |
13 min
Proverbs 6:1–11, Mark 8:14–36, Exodus 38:22–23
In the Bible we are constantly urged not to waste the gift of life, but instead to make the most of our lives.
Day 55: What You Give to God, He Multiplies
24 februari 2025 |
14 min
Psalm 25:16–21, Mark 7:3137; 8:1–8, Exodus 35:10–21
What you give to the Lord, he multiplies.
Day 54: How to Hear God
23 februari 2025 |
13 min
Psalm 25:8–14, Mark 7:5–29, Exodus 33:11–15; 34:29–35
Spiritual food comes from *hearing the words of God*.
Day 53: How to Spend Time with Jesus
22 februari 2025 |
13 min
Psalm 25:1–5, Mark 6:30–56, Exodus 31:12–15; 32:7–8
Nearly always, I start my day by reading the Bible, as I believe it’s more important that Jesus speaks to me than I speak to him.
Day 52: Better Together
21 februari 2025 |
13 min
Proverbs 5:15–21, Mark 6:6–19, Exodus 29:38–46
In today’s passages, we see how two are stronger than one in marriage, mission and ministry.
Day 51: How to Meet with God
20 februari 2025 |
13 min
Psalm 24:1–10, Mark 5:21–43, Exodus 27:21; 28:29–35
How do you and I meet with God?
Day 50: God Loves Me
19 februari 2025 |
14 min
Psalm 23:1–6, Mark 5:1–20, Exodus 25:1–9; 26:33
God loves *you*.
Day 49: Your Love Letter
18 februari 2025 |
14 min
Psalm 22:27–31, Mark 3:35,4:10–29, Exodus 23:1–9,24:8
The whole Bible is about Jesus.
Day 48: Sharpen Your Conscience
17 februari 2025 |
13 min
Proverbs 5:3–8, Mark 2:18–28; 3:11–30, Exodus 21:20–24; 22:21–31
God has given us *a conscience* so that we know that some things are ‘good’ and others are ‘evil’. But our consciences can be dulled and they need to be sharpened by objective truth.
Day 47: Put First Things First
16 februari 2025 |
15 min
Psalm 22:16–19, Mark 1:30–41,2:1–12, Exodus 19:3–5,20:1–6
The things which matter most to God should take first place in our lives.
Day 46: The Highs and Lows of Life
15 februari 2025 |
15 min
Psalm 22:1–9, Mark 1:9–27, Exodus 17:11–12,18:14–23
In the passages for today we see how spiritual highs and lows are closely connected.
Day 45: The Most Important Question in the World
14 februari 2025 |
13 min
Psalm 21:8–13, Matthew 28:5–20, Exodus 16:4–20
The result of the resurrection is not only his power and his presence but also his provision.
Day 44: God Works for Your Good
13 februari 2025 |
13 min
Proverbs 4:20–27, Matthew 27:46–60, Exodus 14:13–16
God involves you in his plans. God comes and sits alongside you and ‘in all things... works for the good’.
Day 43: He Saved You
12 februari 2025 |
13 min
Psalm 21:1–7, Matthew 27:11–37, Exodus 12:26–27
Today, focus your thoughts on Jesus, the Saviour of the world, and meditate on how he saved you.
Day 42: Freedom
11 februari 2025 |
13 min
Psalm 20:1–7, Matthew 26:69–75,27:1–5, Exodus 9:1
The whole Bible could be summed up as the ‘history of salvation’. It is the story of God’s desire and purpose to free his people. You are set free.
Day 41: Life-Changing Words
10 februari 2025 |
14 min
Psalm 19:7–12, Matthew 26:47–63, Exodus 6:13,7:10–13,8:30–32
God is continually communicating with us. He does so, primarily, through the life-changing words of the Bible.
Day 40: Five Excuses
9 februari 2025 |
13 min
Proverbs 4:11–18, Matthew 26:36–44, Exodus 4:10–13
‘I did it my way’ is the way of the world. It is not the way of Jesus. Jesus did it God’s way. Moses, on the other hand, as we will see today, made five excuses before eventually agreeing to follow God’s way.
Day 39: How to Live in a Hostile Environment
8 februari 2025 |
14 min
Psalm 19:1, Matthew 26:1–28, Exodus 3:10–14
The passages today not only highlight the reality of living in a hostile environment, but they also point out how you can survive and thrive in the midst of such hostility.
Day 38: Use It or Lose It
7 februari 2025 |
14 min
Psalm 18:46–50, Matthew 25:20–40, Job 42:8–10
He is faithful to us and he expects us to be faithful to him.
Day 37: The Secret Things
6 februari 2025 |
13 min
Psalm 18:39, Matthew 25:1–10, Job 38:1–5
In today’s passages, we see three examples of big questions that are frequently asked. In answer to each of these questions there are some things we know (‘the things revealed’) and some things we don’t know (‘the secret things’).
Day 36: How to Use Your Words for Good
5 februari 2025 |
13 min
Proverbs 4:1–8, Matthew 24:1–30, Job 37:1–16
In our passages for today we see *six keys* to using your words for good.
Day 35: Seven Characteristics of a Good Leader
4 februari 2025 |
14 min
Psalm 18:30–35, Matthew 23:1–37, Job 34:5–6
To be called by God to influence others is an enormous privilege, but it comes with great responsibility.
Day 34: Three Types of Victory in Your Life
3 februari 2025 |
14 min
Psalm 18:17–19, Matthew 22:34–46, Job 31:6
In the passages for today we see three different types of victory.
Day 33: Intimate Friendship
2 februari 2025 |
14 min
Psalm 18:12–13, Matthew 21:33–41,22:1–10, Job 27:11,29:4
It is only when you understand the transcendence of God that you see how amazing his immanence is, and what a huge privilege it is to be able to enjoy intimate friendship with God.
Day 32: You Can Trust God
1 februari 2025 |
14 min
Proverbs 3:21–26, Matthew 21:19–32, Job 23:10–12
Faith is trust in God that transforms all your other relationships.
Day 31: How to Lead Like Jesus
31 januari 2025 |
13 min
Psalm 18:1–6, Matthew 21:1–14, Job 19:25–26
In the passages for today, we see some of the characteristics of Jesus’ leadership together with those of two other great influencers in the Bible – David and Job.
Day 30: Does God Answer All Your Prayers?
30 januari 2025 |
13 min
Psalm 17:15, Matthew 20:20–34, Job 16:1–21
In the passages for today we see examples of all three types of response from God.
Day 29: You Are Loved
29 januari 2025 |
12 min
Psalm 17:7–8, Matthew 20:1–19, Job 13:15
How can God turn your life around and show you the wonders of His love?
Day 28: With God All Things Are Possible
28 januari 2025 |
12 min
Proverbs 3:13–18, Matthew 19:16–26, Job 8:1–20,9:1–5
Nothing is impossible with God.
Day 27: How to Stay on Track
27 januari 2025 |
13 min
Psalm 17:3–5, Matthew 19:1–15, Job 4:1–8,6:21–25
In the Bible, the image of God’s tracks is frequently used: tracks that lead to life.
Day 26: Why Does God Allow Suffering?
26 januari 2025 |
15 min
Psalm 16:1–11, Matthew 18:12–35, Job 2:11–13
Suffering is not part of God's original created order (see Genesis 1–2). There was no suffering in the world before rebellion against God. There will be no suffering when God creates a new heaven and a new earth (Revelation 21:3–4). Suffering is, therefore, an alien intrusion into God's world.
Day 25: 'God Intended It for Good'
25 januari 2025 |
13 min
Psalm 15:1–5, Matthew 17:14–23,18:1–5, Genesis 50:18–21
God loves you. Your suffering is also God’s suffering. He suffers alongside you. Yet he does not always simply remove suffering from your life; he sometimes uses the bad things that happen to bring about his good purposes.
Day 24: How to Listen to God
24 januari 2025 |
13 min
Proverbs 3:1–10, Matthew 16:21–25,17:1–5, Genesis 47:31,48:11–16
How do you hear the voice of God in the midst of the noise and distractions of life?
Day 23: You Have the Keys
23 januari 2025 |
14 min
Psalm 14:2, Matthew 16:6–19, Genesis 45:4–15
You have the immense privilege of having been given ‘the keys of the kingdom’. What does this mean for us?
Day 22: How Long, O Lord?
22 januari 2025 |
13 min
Psalm 13:1–6, Matthew 15:22–37, Genesis 43:13–14
There are periods when it appears that God has forgotten us.
How should you respond in times like these?
Day 21: Be Honest with God
21 januari 2025 |
13 min
Psalm 12:1, Matthew 14:22–33, Genesis 41:41–46
God wants you to be honest with him. He likes candour. He wants to hear what is on your heart today.
Day 20: How to Navigate Life
20 januari 2025 |
14 min
Proverbs 2:12–22, Matthew 14:1–21, Genesis 40:1–41:40
Wisdom has been defined as ‘*the art of steering*’. As you go through life, you will need to navigate many tight situations that require great wisdom in order to avoid damaging yourself or others.
Day 19: The Most Valuable Thing in the World
19 januari 2025 |
13 min
Psalm 11:1–7, Matthew 13:36–46, 38:25–26,39:6–22
Relationships are our most valuable possession. But there is one special relationship for which you were created. This is the most valuable pearl of all. It is worth selling ‘everything’ in order to get hold of it.
Day 18: Your Kingdom Come
18 januari 2025 |
13 min
Psalm 10:12–18, Matthew 13:18–35, Genesis 36:1–37:36
Jesus taught us to pray, 'Your *kingdom* come' (Matthew 6:10). The kingdom of God is the rule and reign of God.
Day 17: Five Ways to Fulfil Your Potential
17 januari 2025 |
13 min
Psalm 10:2–6, Matthew 13:3–8, Genesis 35:2–3
Jesus warns that although there is great *potential* in each of us, there are *pitfalls* ahead. How can you avoid the pitfalls and fulfil your potential?
Day 16: The Overflow of the Heart
16 januari 2025 |
13 min
Proverbs 2:1–5, Matthew 12:33–40, Genesis 32:24–31
How do you store up good things in your heart?
Day 15: God is Just and God is Merciful
15 januari 2025 |
13 min
Psalm 9:16–18, Matthew 12:7–21, Genesis 31:6–7
Through the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross, God is both just and merciful.
Day 14: Just Relax and Let God Be God
14 januari 2025 |
12 min
Psalm 9:7–10, Matthew 11:16–30, Genesis 30:22
If God is sovereign and ultimately in control, does that mean that you are absolved of responsibility for your actions? Does it mean that you do not have ‘free will’? The Bible teaches both – the ultimate sovereignty of God at the same time as human responsibility and free will.
Day 13: Divine Acceleration
13 januari 2025 |
13 min
Psalm 9:1–4, Matthew 10:32–42, Genesis 27:19–24,28:1–16
There are times in our own personal lives, church life and ministry when it feels like we are stuck and unable to move at any pace. At other times, openings begin to appear and it is ‘time to accelerate’. God is the God of acceleration. He is able to speed things up at a much faster rate than is humanly possible.
Day 12: No Fear
12 januari 2025 |
12 min
Proverbs 1:33, Matthew 10:1–31, Genesis 26:24
The expression ‘*do not be afraid*’ is one of the most frequent commands in the Bible. Four of the occurrences are in our passages for today.
Day 11: 'Lord... Give Me Success Today'
11 januari 2025 |
14 min
Psalm 8:1–4, Matthew 9:18–38, Genesis 24:12–19
Success is a blessing from the Lord. Success is a good thing. However, the ministry of Jesus and the message of the Bible *redefine success*.
Day 10: Facing the Storms of Life
10 januari 2025 |
15 min
Psalm 7:10–17, Matthew 8:23–27,9:1–13, Genesis 22:7–12
Life is not easy. Abraham, David and Jesus’ disciples all faced storms in their lives. What can we learn from their example?
Day 9: Trust God to Put Things Right
9 januari 2025 |
13 min
Psalm 7:8–9, Matthew 7:24–29,8:5–13, Genesis 19:23–29
Each of today’s passages tells us something about the fact that, in the end, *God will put things right*.
Day 8: Nothing is Too Hard for the Lord
8 januari 2025 |
13 min
Proverbs 1:10–19, Matthew 6:33–34,7:12, Genesis 17:1–16
In each of the three great challenges we see in today’s passages we need to remember that *nothing is too hard for the Lord*.
Day 7: Your Double Blessing
7 januari 2025 |
12 min
Psalm 6:9, Mathhew 5:44–47,6:5–6, Genesis 15:1–6
You are blessed when you receive mercy and you are blessed when you are merciful to others.
Day 6: Directions for Life
6 januari 2025 |
12 min
Psalm 5:3–8, Matthew 5:22–42, Genesis 12:1–2
If you follow God’s directions for life, you will enjoy his blessing and bring blessing to others.
Day 5: God Will Give You Good Things
5 januari 2025 |
13 min
Psalm 4:6–8, Matthew 5:3–12, Genesis 11:1–9
God is the source of *all good things*.
Day 4: Battles and Blessings
4 januari 2025 |
13 min
Proverbs 1:1–5, Matthew 4:1–11, Genesis 7:23–24,8:1,9:1
Pastor Rick Warren says that he used to think that the Christian life was a succession of battles and blessings, whereas now he thinks of life as being on two tracks. At any given moment in life there are usually blessings, but also battles to face.
Day 3: Talk as You Walk
3 januari 2025 |
11 min
Psalm 3:3, Matthew 3:16–17, Genesis 5:23–-24,6:9
The Bible has a great deal to say about walking with God. It is how you were intended to live. God’s desire for you is that you *walk humbly* in a relationship with him (Micah 6:8). This is what Jesus has made possible – for you to *walk as Jesus did* (1 John 2:6).
Day 2: Your First Question
2 januari 2025 |
12 min
Psalm 2:1–2, Matthew 2:1–2, Genesis 3:1
‘What is your first question going to be?’
Day 1: New Year's Resolutions
1 januari 2025 |
14 min
Psalm 1:1–3, Matthew 1:20–23, Genesis 1:27
The first three words in the Bible are, ‘In *the beginning*…’ (Genesis 1:1). Each of the passages for today tells us something about new beginnings and new opportunities, and suggests some possible New Year’s resolutions.
Day 366: How to Begin and End
31 december 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 150:1–6, Revelation 22:1–21, Nehemiah 13:22
We are *not* told *when* the end will come, but we *are* told about the *how* and the *who*. The key is the *who*. Jesus says, ‘I am… *the Beginning* and *the End*’ (Revelation 22:13).
Day 365: The Bride
30 december 2024 |
15 min
Proverbs 31:25–31, Revelation 21:1–27, Nehemiah 12:43
The picture of the bride, the new Jerusalem, is prefigured in different ways in both our Old and New Testament passages.
Day 364: Your Crown Is Coming
29 december 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 149:4–5, Revelation 2:1–12, Nehemiah 9:38,10:39
You will reign *with Christ*. What does this mean? Who reigns with him? When does this reign begin?
Day 363: Covenant of Love
28 december 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 148:11–14, Revelation 19:11–20, Nehemiah 9:6–28
Although the new covenant was different from the old one, both covenants come from God’s abounding love for you.
Day 362: Hallelujah
27 december 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 148:1–2, Revelation 18:21–24,19:1–9, Nehemiah 8:3–6
The word ‘Hallelujah’ is an invitation to worship – it literally means ‘Praise (Hallal) the Lord’ (Yahweh). It occurs twenty-four times in the Old Testament (mainly in the Psalms) and it occurs four times in the New Testament – each of them in our passage for today.
Day 361: How to Handle Money
26 december 2024 |
15 min
Proverbs 31:10–20, Revelation 18:2–17, Nehemiah 5:1–12
How should you handle money? It matters to us and it matters to God.
Day 360: Why Christmas?
25 december 2024 |
13 min
Psalm 147:12–14, Revelation 17:3–14, Nehemiah 4:6
In each of today’s passages we see the blessings of following the ‘new born King’.
Day 359: Faith Looks Up
24 december 2024 |
15 min
Psalm 147:1–11, Revelation 16:1–21, Nehemiah 1:3–6,2:17–18
The change of heart and mind means not only turning *away* from the bad things, but also *turning towards God and good*.
Day 358: How to Live in Hope
23 december 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 146:3–9, Revelation 14:14–16,15:1–4, Ezra 10:1–3
God hasn’t changed. He still pours his love into our hearts. These are the foundational principles of living in hope.
Day 357: Purity and Power
22 december 2024 |
14 min
Proverbs 31:8–9, Revelation 14:1–13, Ezra 8:21–23
As Pastor Rick Warren has tweeted, ‘In ministry, *private purity* is the source of *public power*.’
Day 356: God’s Hand Is On You
21 december 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 145:14–16, Revelation 13:1–18, Ezra 7:27–28
God’s invisible and intangible hand is on you: leading, guiding, encouraging, protecting, strengthening you and giving you courage.
Day 355: Three Ways to Overcome Evil
20 december 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 145:8–13, Revelation 12:1–11, Ezra 6:7
The Bible is true to *real* life. Life involves many struggles, trials, tests, temptations, difficulties and battles. Yet, in Christ you can be an *overcomer*.
Day 354: Your King
19 december 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 145:1–2, Revelation 11:3–19, Ezra 5:5
The central theme in the teaching of Jesus was the *kingdom of God*. It not only refers to kingdom in a political or geographical sense, but it also conveys the notion of activity – the activity of ruling and reigning. The *kingdom of God* means ‘*the rule and reign of God*’.
Day 353: How to Honour the Lord
18 december 2024 |
14 min
Proverbs 30:32–33, Revelation 10:10, Ezra 2:68–69
Jesus taught us to pray that God’s name should be honoured (Matthew 6:9). How should you act in order to see his name honoured?
Day 352: How to Read and Understand the Bible
17 december 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 144:11–12, Revelation 8:1–13, Ezra 1:1–6
When reading and trying to understand the Bible, you have three helpers.
Day 351: Who Is Lord of Your Life?
16 december 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 144:5–7, Revelation 7:1–17, Malachi 3:1–10
God is described in the Old Testament as ‘the Lord’. In the New Testament passage for today, we see the background to the extraordinary claim that ‘Jesus is Lord!'
Day 350: What is Going on Behind the Scenes of History?
15 december 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 143:5–8, Revelation 6:1–17, Malachi 1:2, 2:15–16
God is the Sovereign Lord of history. But we are not mere robots. You are not being moved around like a piece on a chessboard. Rather, you have a part to play. God involves you in his plans. God works out his purposes in co-operation with his people.
Day 349: Doing Hard Things the Right Way
14 december 2024 |
14 min
Proverbs 30:11–14, Revelation 5:1–14, Esther 9:1–22
Doing hard things requires us to be lion-like – bold, steely and courageous. Doing things the right way means being like a lamb – gentle, meek and submissive. We are supposed to be a godly mixture of the qualities of both the lion and the lamb.
Day 348: How to Celebrate
13 december 2024 |
15 min
Psalm 142:7, Revelation 4:1–11, Esther 8:11–17
The Bible has much to say about celebration. There is a *celebration* in heaven every time one person turns to Christ.
What should you celebrate? How should you celebrate?
Day 347: The Benefits of Being Rebuked
12 december 2024 |
15 min
Psalm 141:2–8, Revelation 3:7–20, Esther 4:13–14
The Scriptures tell us that the right kind of rebuke is an important way in which God cares for us, and in which we can care for each other.
Day 346: How You Can Make a Difference
11 december 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 140:6–13, Revelation 2:18–28,3:1–5, Esther 2:8–17
In each of the passages for today we see that evil will *not* ultimately triumph. At the end of the day, good wins. Furthermore, in this struggle between good and evil, you *can* make a difference.
Day 345: How to Find Jesus
10 december 2024 |
14 min
Proverbs 30:4, Revelation 2:1–17, Zechariah 12:10,13:1,14:9
In today’s passages, we see how Jesus Christ is revealed not only in the New Testament, in the book of Revelation, but also in the Old Testament – in Proverbs and Zechariah.
Day 344: Unlocking Revelation
9 december 2024 |
15 min
Psalm 140:1–4, Revelation 1:1–18, Zechariah 9:9–16
In the book of Revelation, Jesus is further unveiled. We get a clearer disclosure of his great love for us, and his victory over evil.
Day 343: Desperate
8 december 2024 |
13 min
Psalm 139:17–18, Jude 1:1–25, Zechariah 7:9–10,8:23
When we find ourselves in a place of desperation, nothing but the presence of God will satisfy.
Day 342: Is God Really in Control?
7 december 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 139:13–16, 3 John 1:1–8, Zechariah 1:1–16,3:3–10,4:6
The Lord reigns! His love disposes Him to desire our everlasting welfare, and His sovereignty enables Him to secure it.
Day 341: Find Your Balance
6 december 2024 |
15 min
Proverbs 29:23–25, 2 John 1:1–10, Haggai 1:2–14
Spiritual fitness is far more important than physical fitness. It also involves balancing a number of areas of your life.
Day 340: God’s Purpose for You
5 december 2024 |
13 min
Psalm 139:1–10, 1 John 5:1–20, Daniel 12:1–3
In the passages for today we see what God wants for you and for everyone.
Day 339: Four Keys to Overcoming Fear
4 december 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 138:2–8, 1 John 4:7–21, Daniel 11:32–33
God’s love is at the heart of each of the four keys to overcoming unhealthy fear in your life: ‘There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear’.
Day 338: How to Be Confident
3 december 2024 |
15 min
Psalm 137:1, 1 John 3:11–24, Daniel 10:7–19
The right form of confidence involves valuing yourself *in* and *through* Christ.
Day 337: From Vision to Action*
2 december 2024 |
13 min
Proverbs 29:18, 1 John 3:1–9, Daniel 8:26
Vision without action is merely a dream. Action without vision is a nightmare! But *vision combined with action* can change the world.
Day 336: How to Avoid Spiritual Infections
1 december 2024 |
13 min
Psalm 136:23–26, 1 John 2:12–27, Daniel 7:1–14
There are evil spiritual forces at work in our world today. Many people today are ignorant or dismissive of spiritual realities. Yet you have the powerful spiritual ‘antiseptic’ to use against these destructive forces. It is vital that you learn to do so.
Day 335: Intimate Connection
30 november 2024 |
15 min
Psalm 136:1, 1 John 1:3–9, 2:1–6, Daniel 6:13–23
Fellowship – it’s a wonderful word. It’s what you were made for. It satisfies the deepest longings of your heart. It is the answer to loneliness. Nothing in this life compares with it. It starts now and goes on for ever.
Day 334: God's Perfect Timing
29 november 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 135:13–14, 2 Peter 3:3–18, Daniel 4:37
What do you do while you are waiting for God to do what he has promised to do?
Day 333: How to Be Inspired
28 november 2024 |
15 min
Proverbs 29:2–7, 2 Peter 2:1–20, Daniel 3:16–28
The lives of men and women of courage and faith are hugely inspiring, challenging and motivational.
Day 332: There Is a God and He Is Great
27 november 2024 |
15 min
Psalm 135:5, 2 Peter 1:1–18, Daniel 24:27–45
You will grow in faith as you study the truth of God’s word and boldly proclaim that ‘there is a God’ and ‘he is great’.
Day 331: God’s Great Grace
26 november 2024 |
15 min
Psalm 134:1–2, 1 Peter 5:1–14, Daniel 1:8–15,2:1–20
How should you respond to God’s great grace?
Day 330: Know When to Kneel
25 november 2024 |
15 min
Psalm 133:1–3, 1 Peter 4:1–19, Ezekiel 47:6–12
God blesses ‘unity’. When Christians from different churches, traditions and denominations come together in unity, ‘that’s where God commands the blessing’.
Day 329: Your Example
24 november 2024 |
14 min
Proverbs 28:26, 1 Peter 3:1–17, Ezekiel 45:1–15
What people see is far more important than what they hear. People do what people see.
Day 328: Where Is God?
23 november 2024 |
15 min
Psalm 132:3–14, 1 Peter 2:4–24, Ezekiel 43:2, 44:4
The only church building the New Testament speaks about is a building made of people (Ephesians 2:20-22), founded and built upon Jesus, the chief cornerstone. The holy temple in the New Testament is one made of ‘living stones’ (1 Peter 2:5) – in other words, people like you and me. This is God’s new home.
Day 327: How to Grow Up Spiritually
22 november 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 131:1–3, 1 Peter 1:3–23,2:1–3, Ezekiel 41:18–19
In today’s passages, we see the implications of the new birth, the various stages of spiritual growth as a son or daughter of God and how ‘you may grow up in your salvation’.
Day 326: How to Pray with Power
21 november 2024 |
13 min
Psalm 130:1–5, James 5:13–18, Ezekiel 40:4
How can you pray with power?
Day 325: You Can Resist Evil
20 november 2024 |
13 min
Proverbs 28:13, James 4:1–10, Ezekiel 38:23,39:28–29
Why is there so much evil in the world? Why is there such a battle with evil in our own lives? How can you resist the devil? What will happen to the devil at the end of time?
Day 324: Divine Connections
19 november 2024 |
15 min
Psalm 129:4, James 3:1–18, Ezekiel 37:2–10
God has divine connections lined up for your life. There is power in connection. Connections lead to life.
Day 323: How Now Shall We Live?
18 november 2024 |
13 min
Psalm 128:1–2, James 2:1–26, Ezekiel 34:2–16
Centuries ago, when the people of God were in exile and despair, they cried out to God, “*How should we then live?*” (Ezekiel 33:10, KJV). The same question rings down through the ages. As ‘believers in our Lord Jesus Christ’ (James 2:1), *how now shall we live?*
Day 322: Five Ts of the Christian Life
17 november 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 127:1–2, James 1:2–27, Ezekiel 33:11
The Christian life is multi-faceted. There are a number of different things going on at the same time. In the passages for today we see five of these aspects, which all begin with the letter T.
Day 321: Eight Characteristics of Christian Community
16 november 2024 |
14 min
Proverbs 27:23,28:1–5, Hebrews 13:1–21, Ezekiel 30:26
The Christian community, the church, is the community of our Lord Jesus, the ‘great Shepherd of the sheep’ (Hebrews 13:20). Each local church is called to be a community of the great Shepherd.
Day 320: Why and How to Worship
15 november 2024 |
15 min
Psalm 126:2–5, Hebrews 12:14–29, Ezekiel 28:2–17
You no longer have to go to a specific physical place to experience the presence of God. Because of Jesus, the ‘mediator of a new covenant’ (Hebrews 12:24a), you can worship anywhere. Jesus is the one who has made this new relationship with God possible through his death on the cross for you and me.
Day 319: The Race Marked Out for You
14 november 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 125:1–5, Hebrews 12:1–13, Ezekiel 27:33–34
In each of the passages for today, you see what you need to do in order to run ‘the race marked out for [you]’, as well as some of the results of doing so.
Day 318: Three Ways You Can Exercise Faith
13 november 2024 |
13 min
Psalm 124:2–8, Hebrews 11:23–40, Ezekiel 24:18
Faith is *leaning your whole weight upon Jesus*.
Day 317: What Is Faith?
12 november 2024 |
13 min
Proverbs 27:18–21, Hebrews 11:1–10, Ezekiel 22:29–30
Faith and ‘*being sure*’ are not opposed.
Day 316: Stick At It
11 november 2024 |
15 min
Psalm 123:1–4, Hebrews 10:19–39, Ezekiel 22:1–12
The will to persevere is often the difference between success and failure.
Day 315: Beauty
10 november 2024 |
13 min
Psalm 122:1, Hebrews 10:1–14, Ezekiel 20:11–12
Holiness is beautiful and it has nothing to do with outward beauty. It is a beauty that radiates from within.
Day 314: Once for All
9 november 2024 |
17 min
Psalm 121:1–8, Hebrews 9:16–28, Ezekiel 17:1–24,18:26–32
‘We have been made holy through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ *once for all*’.
Day 313: Meet Your Blood Donor
8 november 2024 |
15 min
Proverbs 27:5–10, Hebrews 9:1–14, Ezekiel 16:60
*You* can meet *your* blood donor. Jesus came ‘to *give his life* as a ransom for many’ (Mark 10:45). At the last supper, when Jesus took the cup, he said: ‘*This is my blood* of the covenant’ (Matthew 26:28; Mark 14:24).
Day 312: The Answer to Loneliness
7 november 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 120:1–7, Hebrews 8:1–13, Ezekiel 13:1–21,14:6–11
God created you for community – calling you into a loving relationship with him and with other human beings.
Day 311: It’s Who You Know
6 november 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 119:170–176, Hebrews 7:18–27, Ezekiel 11:1–20
Prayer is such an immense privilege.
Day 310: The Promises of God
5 november 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 119:162–165, Hebrews 6:13–20, 7:1–3, Ezekiel 7:1–27
God is the God of promise.
Day 309: Loving Warnings
4 november 2024 |
14 min
Proverbs 26:27–28, 27:1–4, Hebrews 5:12–14, 6:1–12, Ezekiel 4:4–8, 5:15
There are many warnings in the Bible and they all stem from God’s love for you.
Day 308: How Can You Approach God?
3 november 2024 |
13 min
Psalm 119:156–159, Hebrews 4:14–16, 5:1–9, Ezekiel 1:26–28
How do we approach God? The answer is: through Jesus, our Great High Priest.
Day 307: Destiny Defining Decisions
2 november 2024 |
13 min
Psalm 119:145–151, Hebrews 4:1–13, Joel 2:23–32
The great decision is how you respond to God.
Day 306: Fix Your Thoughts
1 november 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 119:137–143, Hebrews 3:1–13, Joel 2:12–13
The themes for today’s passages are trouble and distress, testing times, and trials and tribulations. However, you can see in these same scriptures that the secret to dealing with these is to ‘*fix your thoughts* on Jesus’ (v.1).
Day 305: The Surprising Secret of Freedom
31 oktober 2024 |
15 min
Proverbs 26:13–20, Hebrews 2:1–18, Obadiah 15–21
What are we freed from?
Day 304: Your Key to Life
30 oktober 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 119:130–135, Hebrews 1:1–14, Lamentations 3:40–41, 5:19–21
Your key to life is Jesus.
Day 303: How to Refresh Your Mind, Heart and Soul
29 oktober 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 119:127, Philemon 4–18, Lamentations 2:1–19, 3:20–24
How do you refresh your mind, heart and soul?
Day 302: Do Good
28 oktober 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 119:114–117, Titus 3:1–14, Lamentations 1:20
In our society, the term ‘do-gooder’ has become pejorative; it is used as an insult. But doing good should not be seen in this way. Jesus, ‘went around *doing good*’.
Day 301: Challenging Contradictions
27 oktober 2024 |
14 min
Proverbs 26:4–12, Titus 2:1–13, Habakkuk 1:2–5, 3:17–19
When faced with challenging contradictions:
Seek to harmonise the apparent contradictions within the message of the Bible as a whole.
Avoid artificial means of harmonisation.
Be patient – be prepared to wait and live with unresolved questions.
Day 300: If It’s Not All Right, Then It’s Not the End
26 oktober 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 119:105–112, Titus 1:1–9, Jeremiah 52:31–33
Everything will be all right in the end.
Day 299: Your Most Valuable Possession
25 oktober 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 119:97–104, 2 Timothy 4:1–22, Jeremiah 51:15–46
Without God, our lives make no sense. As we read his word we understand the meaning and purpose of our lives.
Day 298: How God Speaks to You
24 oktober 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 119:89–96, 2 Timothy 3:1–17, Jeremiah 50:18–45
Through the Bible, God speaks to yoThe apostle Paul describes all Scripture as ‘*God-breathed*’ (2 Timothy 3:16). The Bible is not just inspired in the way that artists, poets, composers and musical performers can be said to be inspired. It actually has God’s breath, his Spirit, in it. Through the Bible, God speaks to you.
Day 297: Twenty-Five Ways to Be Useful to God
23 oktober 2024 |
15 min
Proverbs 25:21–28, 2 Timothy 2:1–24, Jeremiah 50:4
Being ‘useful to the Master’ and ‘instruments for noble purposes’ starts with dedicating your life to him and re-dedicating it regularly to his service.
Day 296: Your Most Important Task
22 oktober 2024 |
13 min
Psalm 119:81, 2 Timothy 1:2–14, Jeremiah 48;10–29, 49:1
The older I get, the more I appreciate the wisdom of the generations before me and the more I realise the responsibility we *all* have to pass the baton on to the next generation.
Day 295: Living Content
21 oktober 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 119:73–74, 1 Timothy 6:3–19, Jeremiah 46:28
Ultimately, contentment only comes from putting your hope in God: ‘godliness with contentment is great gain’.
Day 294: Hard Times
20 oktober 2024 |
15 min
Psalm 119:66–72, 1 Timothy 5:1–20, 6:1–2, Jeremiah 43:1–2, 44:1–5
The Bible is very realistic. We live in a fallen world. Everyone goes through hard times and some people find themselves in circumstances that make life hard all of the time.
Day 293: Words, the Word of God and ‘words’
19 oktober 2024 |
14 min
Proverbs 25:11–18, 1 Timothy 4:1–16, Jeremiah 42:4
The most powerful words ever written are in the Bible. Words are an important theme in it, and the word ‘word’ is used in different senses in today’s passages.
Day 292: The Life of a Leader
18 oktober 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 119:57–64, 1 Timothy 3:1–16, Jeremiah 38:14–20
Leadership is not only functional, but also involves a responsibility to live *as an example* to others.
Day 291: How to Pray
17 oktober 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 119:49–55, 1 Timothy 2:1–6, Jeremiah 35:12–5, 37:1–3
There is no limit to the times, places and different ways in which you can pray.
Day 290: The Biggest Decision of My Life
16 oktober 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 119:41–48, 1 Timothy 1:3–19, Jeremiah 32:37–41, 33:2–11
Faith *leads to* true freedom and love. Love, faith and freedom are inextricably entwined.
Day 289: Never Tire of Doing What Is Right
15 oktober 2024 |
13 min
Proverbs 25:4–8, 2 Thessalonians 3:1–16, Jeremiah 31:31–34
Jesus did not go for the easy or popular solution, but he always did the right thing. This is an important principle that runs throughout the entire Bible.
Day 288: How to Avoid Backsliding
14 oktober 2024 |
15 min
Psalm 119:33–37, 2 Thessalonians 2:1–17, Jeremiah 30:14–22, 31:12–13
It is not a matter of us standing firm on our own. We are part of a community. In today’s New Testament passage, Paul invokes the image of the *phalanx* Shoulder to shoulder, the church can stand firm.
Day 287: God’s Good Plans for Your Future
13 oktober 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 119:25–32, 2 Thessalonians 1:3–12, Jeremiah 29:1–14
Only God truly knows the future. Much of it is hidden from us. However, there are certain things about your future that God tells you.
Day 286: Dare to Be Different
12 oktober 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 119:18–24, 1 Thessalonians 5:5–24, Jeremiah 26:13–15
Don’t follow what the world tells you is desirable, but follow God by becoming more Christ-like.
Day 285: More
11 oktober 2024 |
14 min
Proverbs 24:32–34, 1 Thessalonians 4:1–18, Jeremiah 23:18–29, 25:3–4
In the passages for today, you can see what really *will* satisfy your spiritual hunger and thirst, and the things that you should seek *more and more*.
Day 284: Surprised by Joy
10 oktober 2024 |
13 min
Psalm 119:9–16, 1 Thessalonians 2:19–20, 3:2–12, Jeremiah 23:5–6
Joy is not found in things, but in a Person.
Day 283: Life-changing Words
9 oktober 2024 |
15 min
Psalm 119:1–2, 1 Thessalonians 1:2–13, Jeremiah 18:1–11
Your life can be radically changed by the words of God in the Bible.
Day 282: Glorified in Defeat
8 oktober 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 118:22–29, Colossians 4:2–18, Jeremiah 17:7–8
In each of today’s passages we see how the Lord can be glorified in defeat.
Day 281: New Clothes
7 oktober 2024 |
14 min
Proverbs 24:17–18, Colossians 3:1–17, Jeremiah 15:19–20
When you come into a relationship with God through Jesus, the old clothes have to go and you need a new set of clothes for your heart and mind.
Day 280: Can a Leopard Change Its Spots?
6 oktober 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 118:5–14, Colossians 2:6–15, Jeremiah 13:15–23
Is it possible for you to change?
Day 279: What Is the Meaning of Life?
5 oktober 2024 |
13 min
Psalm 117:1–2, Colossians 1:24–29, Jeremiah 10:2–5
The purpose of life is found in Jesus Christ.
Day 278: Attitude of Gratitude
4 oktober 2024 |
15 min
Psalm 116:12–19, Colossians 1:3–23, Jeremiah 9:3
How do you cultivate an attitude of gratitude?
Day 277: The Key to Contentment
3 oktober 2024 |
15 min
Proverbs 24:5–14, Philippians 4:6–19, Jeremiah 6:16
The Bible never promises that we will not face hard times or difficult situations. But it does promise us God’s strength and grace in these times.
Day 276: Godly Ambition
2 oktober 2024 |
15 min
Psalm 116:7–9, Philippians 3:4–21, Jeremiah 5:14
There are ultimately only two controlling ambitions to which all others may be reduced: one is our own glory and the other is God’s glory.
Day 275: How to Be a Blessing Machine
1 oktober 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 115:12–18, Philippians 2:12–30, Jeremiah 4:1–2
Do you ever wonder whether you can make a difference to the lives of those around you? You can be a blessing machine.
Day 274: Bounce It Back Up
30 september 2024 |
15 min
Psalm 115:1, Philippians 1:27–28, 2:1–11, Jeremiah 1:4–19
The theme of ‘*glory*’ runs through each of today’s readings. We see why, how and when to *bounce the glory back up to God*.
Day 273: A Life Worth Living
29 september 2024 |
16 min
Proverbs 23:31–35, 24:3–4, Philippians 1:3–26, Zephaniah 3:17
An increased lifespan is of little value unless it is for a life worth living.
Day 272: Seven Life-Changing Habits
28 september 2024 |
15 min
Psalm 114:1–8, Ephesians 6:10–20, Nahum 1:7–15
Today’s passages show us that the battle is won through the victorious power of the Lord.
Day 271: Seven Ways You Please the Lord
27 september 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 113:2–3, Ephesians 5:8–33, Isaiah 65:17–19, 66:2
Human beings – seemingly so insignificant when we look at the size and scale of the universe that God has created – have the ability to please the Lord.
Day 270: Six Keys to Good Relationships
26 september 2024 |
16 min
Psalm 112:1–9, Ephesians 4:22–32, 5:1–2, Isaiah 63:7–16
How can we imitate God and live a life of love?
Day 269: Spirit-Powered Living
25 september 2024 |
15 min
Proverbs 23:19, Ephesians 4:1–16, Isaiah 61:1–8
The book of Proverbs anticipates what Spirit-powered living should look like. Then, in the New Testament, we see the fulfilment of Spirit-powered living.
Day 268: Mystery
24 september 2024 |
16 min
Psalm 111:2–10, Ephesians 3:4–19, Isaiah 57:19, 58:6–10
The secret God reveals in Jesus is reconciliation not only with God but also with one another.
Day 267: What Difference Does Jesus Make?
23 september 2024 |
16 min
Psalm 110:1–5, Ephesians 2:1–22, Isaiah 55:1–6
The difference Jesus makes is massive, eternal, and impossible to fully comprehend.
Day 266: Understand Your Identity
22 september 2024 |
16 min
Psalm 109:21–31, Ephesians 1:3–23, Isaiah 52:7–15, 53:1–6
All of the blessings, including those that the Old Testament speaks about, are yours in Christ.
Day 265: Never Give Up
21 september 2024 |
14 min
Proverbs 23:17–18, Galatians 6:1–10, Isaiah 49:8–25
In today’s generation, our lives have become so instantaneous that anything requiring patient perseverance can appear unattractive. We require instant returns and instant results. But sometimes the biggest pay-offs are a long time coming.
Day 264: How to Deal with Conflict
20 september 2024 |
15 min
Psalm 109:1–4, Galatians 5:7–25, Isaiah 47:17–18, 49:5–7
Conflict is inescapable. Even for those of us who shy away from confrontation, it is impossible to avoid. As we go through life, we will inevitably encounter people with whom we will have conflict. Additionally, for a Christian, an internal conflict exists between the desires of our sinful nature and the Holy Spirit.
Day 263: Refuse to Be Trapped by your Past
19 september 2024 |
15 min
Psalm 108:6–13, Galatians 4:21–31, 5:1–6, Isaiah 45:1–24
‘Freedom’ is the word that best sums up the Christian life. You, too, are free. Therefore, refuse to be trapped by your past.
Day 262: God Is Nice and He Likes You
18 september 2024 |
15 min
Psalm 108:1–5, Galatians 3:26–29, 4:1–7, Isaiah 43:1–19
In the passages for today, we see how much more than just ‘nice’ God is – his goodness, amazing love and faithfulness.
Day 261: The Best Way to Lead
17 september 2024 |
15 min
Proverbs 22:29, Galatians 3:10–25, Isaiah 42:1–8
It is God’s plan that the church, through the victory of Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit, can and will succeed.
Day 260: God Loves Imperfect People
16 september 2024 |
15 min
Psalm 107:35–43, Galatians 2:14–21, 3:2–9, Isaiah 40:25–31
If we love imperfect people perhaps it shouldn’t surprise us that God loves imperfect people even more.
Day 259: Every Crisis is an Opportunity
15 september 2024 |
16 min
Psalm 107:28–30, Galatians 2:1–10, Isaiah 36:4–21, 37:1–15
How do you respond to a time of trouble, danger or unexpected difficulties in your personal life?
Day 258: 'Are You Saved?'
14 september 2024 |
16 min
Psalm 107:13–21, Galatians 1:3–24, Isaiah 33:2–6, 35:1–10
‘Salvation’ is a huge and comprehensive word. It means ‘freedom’.
Day 257: Jesus Christ Lives in You
13 september 2024 |
14 min
Proverbs 22:17–27, 2 Corinthians 13:3–14, Isaiah 30:20–26, 31:1–5, 32:14–17
When Jesus Christ comes to live within you, you have God’s power in your life.
Day 256: How to Stay on God’s Paths
12 september 2024 |
15 min
Psalm 107:1–9, 2 Corinthians 12:19–21, Isaiah 29:13–16, 30:1–18
How do you make sure that you are on the right path? Once you are on that path, how do you stay on it? The words of Jesus, the New Testament and the Bible as a whole, are designed to keep us on the path that leads to life.
Day 255: His Grace Is Enough for You
11 september 2024 |
15 min
Psalm 106:43–45,2 Corinthians 12:1–10, Isaiah 28:16
His grace is not only amazing; it is ‘sufficient’. It is enough.
Day 254: Peace in the Dark Places
10 september 2024 |
15 min
Psalm 106:32–39, 2 Corinthians 11:17–30, Isaiah 25:6–8, 26:3–4
In the midst of life’s difficulties and extraordinary challenges, Christ is the empowering presence who brings us peace.
Day 253: How to Know and Love Jesus
9 september 2024 |
14 min
Proverbs 22:11–12, 2 Corinthians 11:2–15, Isaiah 22:11–22
At the heart of the Christian faith is a relationship with God through Jesus Christ. This is the closest, most important and most intimate relationship of all. What is this relationship like?
Day 252: Winning the Spiritual Battle
8 september 2024 |
15 min
Psalm 106:16–31, 2 Corinthians 10:3–16, Isaiah 19:20–25
You are given the weapons with which to win the battle. What are these weapons? How do you use them?
Day 251: Ten Reasons to Give Generously
7 september 2024 |
16 min
Psalm 106:1–10, 2 Corinthians 9:6–15, Isaiah 14:1–15, 16:4–5
We see in today’s passage, grace, thanksgiving and generosity are very closely connected.
Day 250: How to Love Your Lord
6 september 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 105:39–45, 2 Corinthians 8:16–24, Isaiah 10:20, 11:1–9
The Old Testament enriches our understanding of what the New Testament means when it speaks of ‘The LORD’.
Day 249: Godly Wisdom for Your Finances
5 september 2024 |
15 min
Proverbs 21:30–31, 22:1–4, 2 Corinthians 8:1–15, Isaiah 8:12–13, 9:6–7
The passages for today totally redefine this world’s understanding of the word ‘rich’.
Day 248: How Can You Be Useful to God?
4 september 2024 |
15 min
Psalm 105:23–27, 2 Corinthians 7:2–11, Isaiah 5:9–11, 6:1–8
However bleak things may appear, God always seems to raise up people who are instruments ‘for noble purposes… *useful* to the Master and prepared to do any good work.
Day 247: How Your Life Can Make a Difference
3 september 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 105:12–22, 2 Corinthians 6:3–13, 7:1, Isaiah 5:7
How can your life be of ultimate lasting value?
Day 246: Recognise Who You Are
2 september 2024 |
15 min
Psalm 105:1–5, 2 Corinthians 5:11–21, Isaiah 1:2–26, 2:2
As royal ambassadors, act with diplomacy and skill because you are representing Christ on earth.
Day 245: Find Your Purpose in Life
1 september 2024 |
14 min
Proverbs 21:17–26, 2 Corinthians 5:1–10, Micah 6:8
God created you with a purpose in mind.
Day 244: Fix Your Eyes on the Invisible
31 augusti 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 104:33–34, 2 Corinthians 4:1–18, Micah 2:1–2, 3:1–8, 4:12
The invisible is eternal.
Day 243: How to Have a Spiritual Facelift
30 augusti 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 104:27–30, 2 Corinthians 3:7–18, 2 Chronicles 36:5–12
The Bible says a lot about faces and eyes.
Day 242: When the Holy Spirit Comes
29 augusti 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 104:1–15, 2 Corinthians 2:14–17, 3:1–6, 2 Chronicles 34:31
Leave time for ‘ministry’ – for the Holy Spirit to minister to us.
Day 241: Just Love
28 augusti 2024 |
14 min
Proverbs 21:13–15, 2 Corinthians 2:3–11, 2 Chronicles 32:7–26
God is love and he is also just.
Day 240: Anointed by God
27 augusti 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 103:13–22, 2 Corinthians 1:20–22, 2 Chronicles 29:1–21,30:18–20
What does the anointing of the Holy Spirit mean in practice?
Day 239: God’s Benefit Package
26 augusti 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 103:1–12, 2 Corinthians 1:3–11, 2 Chronicles 26:16
What are the benefits that we have received from our loving heavenly Father?
Day 238: Strong Families
25 augusti 2024 |
13 min
Psalm 102:18–28, 1 Corinthians 16:5–20, 2 Chronicles 25:4
As Christians, we are part of the ‘the family of God’.
Day 237: Winning the Battle
24 augusti 2024 |
14 min
Proverbs 20:27, 21:1–3, 1 Corinthians 15:50–58, 16:1–2, 2 Chronicles 23:21
The key to a right understanding of ‘*victory’* is to see it as *a gift* made possible ‘*through our Lord Jesus Christ*'.
Day 236: Trust God to Do it His Way
23 augusti 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 102:12–17, 1 Corinthians 15:35–49, 2 Chronicles 20:2–17
You can trust God.
Day 235: Wholehearted Living
22 augusti 2024 |
13 min
Psalm 102:2–11, 1 Corinthians 15:1–19, 2 Chronicles 16:7–9
Why and how we should live *wholeheartedly*.
Day 234: How to Find and Keep Peace
21 augusti 2024 |
15 min
Psalm 101:1–6, 1 Corinthians 14:22–40, 2 Chronicles 14:2–7, 15:1–4
In order to bring peace to others, we first need to find and hold on to peace within ourselves.
Day 233: How to Listen to the Holy Spirit
20 augusti 2024 |
14 min
Proverbs 20:15–24, 1 Corinthians 14:1–19, 2 Chronicles 10:6–15
In the midst of all the noise, talk and distractions, how do you hear the voice of the Holy Spirit?
Day 232: Sixteen Characteristics of Love
19 augusti 2024 |
15 min
Psalm 100:3–5, 1 Corinthians 12:27–31, 13:1–13, Song of Songs 8:6–7
God is love.
Day 231: Intimate Relationships
18 augusti 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 99:1–9, 1 Corinthians 12:4–26, Song of Songs 2:4–16
There is a hunger deep in our souls for an intimate relationship with God and with other human beings.
Day 230: How to Enjoy God
17 augusti 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 98:1–9, 1 Corinthians 11:11–34, 2 Chronicles 7:14
According to the *Westminster Shorter Catechism*, humankind’s ‘chief end is to glorify God and to *enjoy* him for ever’.
Day 229: How to Raise Your Game
16 augusti 2024 |
14 min
Proverbs 20:5–9, 1 Corinthians 11:14–33, 11:1, 2 Chronicles 6:7–21, 7:1–3
There is no greater example in human history than the example of Christ.
Day 228: No Sloppy Living
15 augusti 2024 |
15 min
Psalm 97:1–12, 1 Corinthians 9:19–27, 10:12–13, 2 Chronicles 2:1–5
In the passages for today, we see the importance of worshipping and serving the one true God with all of our hearts and beings – giving everything we have got – no sloppy living.
Day 227: The Night with a Mosquito
14 augusti 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 96:1–10, 1 Corinthians 9:7–18, Ecclesiastes 9:14–18, 10:1–12, 11:1–10
How can you maximise your influence and use that influence for good? Each person matters.
Day 226: Who You Need to Know
13 augusti 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 95:1–8, 1 Corinthians 8:1–13, Ecclesiastes 7:11–16, 8:17, 9:1–12
It is never enough simply to have knowledge – you must also have love.
Day 225: Enjoy Life in the Present
12 augusti 2024 |
14 min
Proverbs 19:23, 1 Corinthians 7:17–35, Ecclesiastes 4:6–12
Learn to enjoy this wonderful gift of life in the present. If you do not, life will pass you by and you will never enjoy where you are right now.
Day 224: Anxiety and Peace
11 augusti 2024 |
13 min
Psalm 94:18–22, 1 Corinthians 7:1–15, Ecclesiastes 2:10–22
You are called to 'live in peace'.
Day 223: Good Judgment
10 augusti 2024 |
13 min
Psalm 94:1–11, 1 Corinthians 6:1–11, 2 Chronicles 1:7–12
God’s judgment is an aspect of his love.
Day 222: Only Holiness Leads to Happiness
9 augusti 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 93:5, 1 Corinthians 5:1–13, 1 Chronicles 28:9–20, 29:6–19
Ultimately, only holiness leads to happiness.
Day 221: Money: A Blessing or a Curse?
8 augusti 2024 |
13 min
Proverbs 19:14–22, 1 Corinthians 4:7–14, 1 Chronicles 26:20–27
What should our attitude be to the poor? What about the rich? Is poverty a blessing or a curse? Are riches a blessing or a curse? Does the gospel promise prosperity?
Day 220: Three Bad Attitudes That Cause Division
7 augusti 2024 |
13 min
Psalm 92:7–13, 1 Corinthians 3:1–21, 1 Chronicles 24:3–5
Divisions are a fact of life.
Day 219: God Is With You
6 augusti 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 91:9–15, 1 Corinthians 2:9–16, 1 Chronicles 22:7–13
To experience God with you by his Spirit is life changing.
Day 218: Perfected in Weakness
5 augusti 2024 |
13 min
Psalm 91:1–5, 1 Corinthians 1:18–29, 2:1–5, 1 Chronicles 21:13
In the passages for today we see both the good and the bad sides of weakness, fear and trembling.
Day 217: Unity
4 augusti 2024 |
13 min
Proverbs 19:11, 1 Corinthians 1:1–17, 1 Chronicles 17:2, 18:6–14
Jesus died to bring reconciliation and unity.
Day 216: Working Without Wilting
3 augusti 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 90:14–17, Romans 16:1–27, 1 Chronicles 15:1–16, 16:8–11
The Bible has a lot to say on the subject of our work.
Day 215: The Power of His Presence
2 augusti 2024 |
15 min
Psalm 90:1–8, Romans 15:15–33, 1 Chronicles 13:1–14, 14:2
You can know the power of his presence.
Day 214: Bring People Hope
1 augusti 2024 |
13 min
Psalm 89:46–52, Romans 14:19, 15:1–13, 1 Chronicles 11:1–9
Without hope everything would stop.
Day 213: How to Avoid Arguments, Deal with Disputes and Stop Fighting
31 juli 2024 |
14 min
Proverbs 18:17–24, Romans 14:1–18, 1 Chronicles 10:13–14
How should we handle conflict?
Day 212: How to Be a Good Citizen
30 juli 2024 |
13 min
Psalm 89:38–44, Romans 13:1–10, 1 Chronicles 9:1,
How then can you live as a good citizen?
Day 211: Four Sacrifices That Please God
29 juli 2024 |
15 min
Psalm 89:33–35, Romans 12:1–21, 1 Chronicles 6:49
The New Testament tells us that there are four sacrifices you can make that *please God*.
Day 210: Your Calling Is Irrevocable
28 juli 2024 |
15 min
Psalm 89:19–29, Romans 11:11–32, 1 Chronicles 4:9–22
God’s gifts and his call are irrevocable. This is a theme that runs throughout the Bible as we see in today’s passages.
Day 209: Beautiful Feet
27 juli 2024 |
14 min
Proverbs 18:7–16, Romans 10:9–15,11:1–6, 1 Chronicles 3:4–16
*The message of Jesus is in you*. That is why, according to the apostle Paul, you have *beautiful feet* (Romans 10:15).
Day 208: Your Family Tree
26 juli 2024 |
13 min
Psalm 89:14–18, Romans 9:25–33, 10:1–4, 1 Chronicles 1:1
We worship the same God and, the apostle Paul tells us, the way of salvation is the same for us all.
Day 207: What About Those Who Do Not Believe?
25 juli 2024 |
15 min
Psalm 89:9–13, Romans 9:2–16, Hosea 12:6, 13:5–6, 14:2–4
How do we balance this anguish and passion for those we love, with a trust in God’s ultimate sovereignty?
Day 206: A Pillow on Which to Rest Our Weary Heads
24 juli 2024 |
15 min
Psalm 89:1–8, Romans 8:18–39, Hosea 10:12,11:4–8
God loves me and you.
Day 205: Know You Are Loved
23 juli 2024 |
14 min
Proverbs 17:25-28, 18:1-5, Romans 8:1-17, Hosea 9:1
You are a deeply loved child of God. This should be the basis of your confidence, security and hope.
Day 204: Help, Lord!
22 juli 2024 |
13 min
Psalm 88:9–13, Romans 7:7–25, Hosea 6:1–3
God’s desire is for you to have a relationship with him that is real and from the heart.
Day 203: The Way Out of the Maze
21 juli 2024 |
13 min
Psalm 88:1–4, Romans 6:15–23, 7:2–4, Hosea 3:1–5
Serving God ‘in the new way of the Spirit’ (Romans 7:6) is the way to find perfect freedom – free to have a relationship with him and to be the kind of person that deep down you long to be.
Day 202: Enjoy Your New Life
20 juli 2024 |
15 min
Psalm 87:7, Romans 6:1–14, Hosea 1:2–10, 2:14–23
Through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, you are able to live and enjoy ‘*a new life*.’
Day 201: Just Grace
19 juli 2024 |
16 min
Proverbs 17:15–24, Romans 5:17–21, Amos 8:4–11, 9:8–14
We see today how Jesus Christ makes *just grace* available for you and me.
Day 200: How to Feel God’s Love for You
18 juli 2024 |
15 min
Psalm 86:11–15, Romans 4:18–25, 5:1–8, Amos 6:1a, 7:1–15
God “is” love!’ Everything that God does and says in the Bible is love, even God’s anger is nothing but love.
Day 199: As If You Had Never Sinned
17 juli 2024 |
16 min
Psalm 86:1–7, Romans 4:1–15, Amos 5:21–24
Jesus died for our sins.
Day 198: God’s Game-Changing Answer
16 juli 2024 |
15 min
Psalm 85:8–10, Romans 3:9–26, Amos 3:1–11, 4:6
The righteousness of God is a game changer.
Day 197: Soften Your Heart and Harden Your Feet
15 juli 2024 |
15 min
Proverbs 17:9, Romans 2:17–29, Amos 2:6–7
If you have a heart softened by God, you will inevitably demonstrate love towards others.
Day 196: The God of the Second Chance
14 juli 2024 |
16 min
Psalm 85:4–7, Romans 2:1–13, Jonah 1:1–17, 2:1–10, 3:1–10
God transforms our life.
Day 195: How to Worship God
13 juli 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 84:10–12, Romans 1:20–32, 2 Kings 25:27–30
How do we worship God?
Day 194: How to Restore Your Relationships
12 juli 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 84:1–5, Romans 1:1–17, 2 Kings 23:3
Here lies the secret of restored relationships – first of restored relationship with God and then all other relationships.
Day 193: Your Words Are Powerful
11 juli 2024 |
15 min
Proverbs 16:28–32, 17:1–4, Acts 28:23–31, 2 Kings 22:3–19
Your tongue is a powerful instrument.
Day 192: Invisible but Invaluable
10 juli 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 83:18, Acts 28:1–9, 2 Kings 19:14–19
Prayers may be *invisible* but they are also *invaluable*.
Day 191: Trust in the Lord
9 juli 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 82:3–8, Acts 27:13–25, 2 Kings 18:5–36
Faith involves trusting in the Lord.
Day 190: Listen to God
8 juli 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 81:8–14, Acts 26:24–32, 2 Kings 17:14–40
Prayer means giving God your *full attention first*.
Day 189: The Dangers of Pride
7 juli 2024 |
15 min
Proverbs 16:18–24, Acts 25:23, 26:1–23, 2 Kings 15:1–4
How should we respond to the temptation and dangers of pride?
Day 188: How to Cope with the Challenges of Life
6 juli 2024 |
16 min
Psalm 81:6–7, Acts 25:1–22, 2 Kings 13:1–23
The Bible is true to life.
Day 187: The Light of God’s Smile of Blessing Is On You
5 juli 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 80:18–19, Acts 24:1–27, 2 Kings 11:19–21
You have that light within you by the Holy Spirit and wherever you go you bring a light greater than the darkness around you.
Day 186: Opposition Turned into Opportunity
4 juli 2024 |
15 min
Psalm 80:3, Acts 23:12–35, 2 Kings 9:6–22
In each of the passages for today we see attacks of various kinds and how God turns opposition into opportunity.
Day 185: God’s Purposes for You
3 juli 2024 |
16 min
Proverbs 16:9, Acts 22:22–30, 23:1–11, 2 Kings 6:25–33, 7:1–18
God is in control and *in everything* he is working for good.
Day 184: Transform Your World
2 juli 2024 |
16 min
Psalm 79:8–13, Acts 22:1–21, 2 Kings 5:1–16
Healing and transformation are *a gift from God by grace*.
Day 183: Seven Characteristics of Great Leaders
1 juli 2024 |
16 min
Psalm 78:56–72, Acts 21:10–20, 2 Kings 4:1–34
In the passages for today we see seven characteristics of good shepherds which are seen in all great Christian leaders.
Day 182: The Most Powerful Message in the World
30 juni 2024 |
15 min
Psalm 78:40–53, Acts 20:17–36, 2 Kings 2:7–15
The message of Jesus is the most powerful message in the world. It is good news. God equips you to pass on this message by giving you the Holy Spirit.
Day 181: How to Plan Your Life
29 juni 2024 |
15 min
Proverbs 16:1–3, Acts 19:21–41, 1 Kings 22:1–14
Commit to the Lord whatever you do and your plans will succeed.
Day 180: Power Encounters
28 juni 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 78:32–38, Acts 18:9–26, 19:11–13, 1 Kings 21:17–20
God’s power in you is so much greater than the power of evil.
Day 179: The God of Miracles
27 juni 2024 |
17 min
Psalm 78:21–25, Acts 17:22–34, 1 Kings 18:21–39
Receive the miracle of God's provision. Believe the miracle of the resurrection of Jesus. Experience the miracle of fire from God.
Day 178: Three Things God Wants to Give You
26 juni 2024 |
15 min
Psalm 78:13–15, Acts 17:2–18, 1 Kings 17:2–16
Our Father in heaven knows when you will need the strength. He will supply all you need just in time.
Day 177: The Power of Prayer
25 juni 2024 |
15 min
Proverbs 15:22–30, Acts 16:16–34, 1 Kings 15:4–5
Prayer has the power to change circumstances, other people and even the course of history.
Day 176: Pass on the Baton
24 juni 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 78:4–7, Acts 16:1–15, 1 Kings 12:26–30
Like runners in a relay race, we all have a responsibility to pass on the baton.
Day 175: Three Keys to Great Friendships
23 juni 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 77:11–20, Acts 15:22–40, 1 Kings 11:34–39
The Bible is very realistic. We see examples of relationships at their very best, but we also see examples of their frailty and failure.
Day 174: When Life is Difficult
22 juni 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 77:1–8, Acts 15:1–17, 1 Kings 11:1–4
As you go through difficult times staying close to Jesus, you will emerge stronger, wiser and more Christ-like.
Day 173: It’s the Heart that Matters
21 juni 2024 |
15 min
Proverbs 15:11–13, Acts 14:8–27, 1 Kings 8:23–61
Only God sees and knows the heart of every human being.
Day 172: Come, Holy Spirit
20 juni 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 76:1–2, Acts 13:42–52,14:1–3, 1 Kings 8:6–13,
Each of the passages for today tells us something about how to enjoy God’s empowering presence that comes through the Holy Spirit.
Day 171: How to Find Treasures in the Bible
19 juni 2024 |
15 min
Psalm 75:3–10, Acts 13:26–39, 1 Kings 6:38
The Bible is full of inexhaustible treasures *for you* to read and digest, and through which *you* can encounter God.
Day 170: Three Conversions Everyone Needs
18 juni 2024 |
15 min
Psalm 74:18–22 Acts 12:21–24, 13:2–12, 2 Samuel 4:29–34
John Wimber often used to say that we all need three conversions: to be converted to Christ, converted to his church and converted to his cause. Sue was obviously not only converted to Christ, but also instantly converted to his church and to his cause! Today’s passages focus especially on this third conversion.
Day 169: Your Prayers Make a Difference
17 juni 2024 |
15 min
Proverbs 15:4, Acts 11:20–26,12:1–17, 2 Kings 3:5–14
Your words can transform lives.
Day 168: Following and Not Opposing God
16 juni 2024 |
15 min
Psalm 74:12–17 ,Acts 10:30–47, 11:1–17, 1 Kings 1:32–34, 2:1–-3
The most wonderful privilege any human being can have is to be a follower of Jesus of Nazareth whom ‘God anointed… with the Holy Spirit and power’.
Day 167: When You Don’t Understand God
15 juni 2024 |
15 min
Psalm 74:1–9, Acts 9:34–42,10:1–16, 2 Samuel 24:10–25
How should you respond when you don’t understand God?
Day 166: A Spacious Place
14 juni 2024 |
15 min
Psalm 73:23–28, Acts 9:1–20, 2 Samuel 22:2–20
Jesus is the one who rescues you and brings you into ‘a spacious place’ (2 Samuel 22:20).
Day 165: Your Nation Can Be Changed
13 juni 2024 |
16 min
Proverbs 14:25–34, Acts 8:4–35, 2 Samuel 21:1
How can the *spiritual* climate of your nation be changed?
Day 164: You Can Change
12 juni 2024 |
15 min
Psalm 73:1–14, Acts 7:44–60, 2 Samuel 18:33, 19:5–8
It is not just about changing our actions or appearance; we need to change on the inside – we need a change of *heart*.
Day 163: God Even Uses Your Mistakes
11 juni 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 72:1–17, Acts 7:7:20–38, 2 Samuel 17:1–4
In all the circumstances of your life and the events going on around you, you can trust in the providence of God.
Day 162: Troubles Do Not Have the Last Word
10 juni 2024 |
15 min
Psalm 71:19–23, Acts 6:8–15, 7:1–10, 2 Samuel 15:13–30,16:5–14
As Matheson’s hymn beautifully articulates, *troubles do not have the last word*
Day 161: Stay Loyal
9 juni 2024 |
16 min
Proverbs 14:15–22, Acts 5:12–42, 2 Samuel 14:1–22,15:5–6
Disloyalty destroys families, churches, businesses, political parties and even nations.
Day 160: No Shades of Grey
8 juni 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 71:13–18, Acts 4:27–31,5:1–3, 2 Samuel 13:12
The reality of right and wrong are very clear in today’s passages and there are stark contrasts between the two.
Day 159: Trials and Temptations
7 juni 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 71:1–6, Acts 4:8–13, 2 Samuel 11:26–27, 12:1–7
This is the challenge of life.
Day 158: Kindness
6 juni 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 70:1–5,Acts 3:1–10, 2 Samuel 9:3–7
When kindness is expressed, healthy relationships are created, community connections are nourished and people are inspired to pass on kindness.
Day 157: He Gives You Power
5 juni 2024 |
15 min
Proverbs 14:9-14, Acts 2:22-47, 2 Samuel 8:18-29
The ultimate victory of God came with the life, death, resurrection and ascension of Jesus and the outpouring of his Spirit who gives you power to live a life of victory.
Day 156: Sounds of Heaven
4 juni 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 69:29–35, Acts 2:1–17, 2 Samuel 5:17–22,6:5–21
In today’s passages we hear other sounds going to and from heaven.
Day 155: Even Your Weakness is Anointed
3 juni 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 69:13–17, Acts 1:3–22, 2 Samuel 3:39
Even your weakness is anointed.
Day 154: ‘Crazy Love’
2 juni 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 69:9, John 21:4–19, 12–15, 1 Samuel 2:26
Perhaps a good modern translation of the word ‘zeal’ is ‘crazy love’.
Day 153: Wow!
1 juni 2024 |
15 min
Proverbs 13:20,14:2–3, John 20:11–28, 2 Samuel 1:12–14, 2:1
There are many blessings to living in Western Europe in the twenty-first century. However, we live in a society in which respect, awe and reverence do not seem to be as valued as they once were
Day 152: You Have the Energy of God
31 maj 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 68:28–35,John 19:30–37,20:1–10, 1 Samuel 30:6
God has given you full access to his *endless* *energy* through Jesus’ resurrection and the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Day 151: Your Trial Will Become Your Triumph
30 maj 2024 |
16 min
Psalm 68:24–26, John 19:1–22, 1 Samuel 27:1–12, 28:5–19
What seemed to the world to be the ultimate defeat was in fact the ultimate triumph.
Day 150: Five Burdens You Need Not Carry
29 maj 2024 |
15 min
Psalm 68:19, John 18:25–40, 1 Samuel 24:2–6, 25:23–31
Jesus said, ‘Come to me, all you who are weary and *burdened*, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you… and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my *burden* is light’ (Matthew 11:28–30).
Day 149: How to Respond to Conflict
28 maj 2024 |
14 min
Proverbs 13:10–19, John 18:3–24, 1 Samuel 23:14–18
Martin Luther King said that the ultimate measure of a person is not where they stand in ‘moments of convenience’, but where they stand in ‘moments of challenge, moments of great crisis and controversy’.
Day 148: The Power of Unity
27 maj 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 68:7–10, John 17:9–23, 1 Samuel 20:42
Unity is so powerful.
Day 147: His Name Has Power
26 maj 2024 |
15 min
Psalm 68:4–6, John 16:7–33,17:1–5, 1 Samuel 17:41–47
There is great power in a name. Names are significant. This is true today, but it was even more so in the Hebrew culture we read about in the Bible. A Hebrew name is no mere label. *The name of the LORD* reveals who he is.
Day 146: How to Face Giant Problems
25 maj 2024 |
16 min
Psalm 67:1–7, John 15:1–27, 1 Samuel 16:7, 17:4–37
There are two possible attitudes when facing a giant. One is to say, ‘It’s so big, there’s nothing I can do.’ The other is to say, ‘It’s so big, I can’t miss!’
Day 145: How to Finish Well
24 maj 2024 |
15 min
Proverbs 12:28,13:1–6, John 14:1–27, 1 Samuel 15:12
How can you make sure you finish well?
Day 144: The Love of Your Life
23 maj 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 66:13–20, John 13:21–38, 1 Samuel 13:1–14:23
Jesus was the supreme example of love in the history of the world. He demonstrates all this in his own life through loving everyone (even Judas who betrayed him as we see in today’s passage), and laying down his life for us all in love.
Day 143: Take Time to Celebrate
22 maj 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 66:1–12, John 12:44–47,13:1–15, 1 Samuel 11:12–15,12:1–24
Celebration is an important part of life.
Day 142: Good Government?
21 maj 2024 |
15 min
Psalm 65:1–4, John 12:12–33, 1 Samuel 8:19–22, 10:1–7
Governments reflect the mix that is in us all of what is good and true alongside what is sinful and flawed. However, be assured that one day there will be a new type of government – the kingship of Jesus (John 12:12–36).
Day 141: How to Find Peace in Adversity
20 maj 2024 |
15 min
Proverbs 12:18–25, John 11:45–54,12:1–11, 1 Samuel 7:5–14
How do you find peace in adversity?
Day 140: Your Hope in Times of Trouble
19 maj 2024 |
16 min
Psalm 64:1–10, John 11:1–44, 1 Samuel 3:10–11
What is your hope in times of trouble?
Day 139: How to Satisfy Your Soul
18 maj 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 63:1–8, John 10:22–33, 1 Samuel 1:10–20, 2:26
How then do you *satisfy your soul*? You are a soul created for relationship with God.
Day 138: Knowing God as a Father
17 maj 2024 |
13 min
Psalm 62:5–8, John 9:35–38,10:1–18, Ruth 4:13–17
Jesus said, ‘I am the good shepherd; I *know* my sheep and my sheep *know* me – just as the Father *knows* me and I *know* *the Father*’ (John 10:14).
Day 137: Your Story Has Power
16 maj 2024 |
14 min
Proverbs 12:17, John 9:1–25, Ruth 1:3–16, 2:1–13
Whether you were brought up as a Christian or whether you have only been a Christian for a few hours, your story has power.
Day 136: All He Wants Is You
15 maj 2024 |
16 min
Psalm 61:1–4, John 8:31–59, Judges 20:17–28,21:25
All he wants is you.
Day 135: It’s Possible with God
14 maj 2024 |
13 min
Psalm 60:11–12, John 8:12–29, Judges 18:1
With God, everything is possible.
Day 134: How to Deal with Desperate Times
13 maj 2024 |
15 min
Psalm 60:1–4, John 7:45–52, 8:3–11 , Judges 16:28
Even in desperate times, you can find the three great virtues of faith, hope and love.
Day 133: The Wonderful Holy Spirit
12 maj 2024 |
13 min
Proverbs 11:30, John 7:14–41, Judges 15:14
It is a spiritual hunger and thirst for God which Jesus told us could only be filled by his wonderful Holy Spirit.
Day 132: Endless Energy, Boundless Strength
11 maj 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 59:16–17, John 6:60–69, Judges 13:2–25
The apostle Paul describes God’s ‘incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his *mighty strength*, which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead’ (Ephesians 1:19–20).
Day 131: God Turns Your Weakness into Strength
10 maj 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 59:1–4, John 6:35–40, Judges 11:29–31
As you put your *faith* in God he turns your weakness into strength.
Day 130: How to Reap Far More Than You Sow
9 maj 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 58:1–11, John 6:1–20, Judges 9:56–57
Today, we see that:
- You reap *what* you sow
- You reap *later* than you sow
- You reap *more* than you sow
Day 129: How to Live in High Definition
8 maj 2024 |
14 min
Proverbs 11:19–28, John 5:31–47, Judges 7:15, 8:22–28
Jesus offers you high-definition life.
Day 128: Twelve Ways to Be Useful to God
7 maj 2024 |
13 min
Psalm 57:7–11, John 5:16–30, Judges 6:6–16
You do not need to be perfect for God to use you.
Day 127: Pray God-Sized Prayers
6 maj 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 57:1–3, John 4:46–53, 5:1–8, Judges 4:2–8,5:2–31
It was a God-sized answer to a God-sized prayer.
Day 126: Jesus Always Delivers
5 maj 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 56:3–4, John 4:28–42, Judges 2:16–31
The saviour always delivers.
Day 125: Three Ways to Transform Your World
4 maj 2024 |
14 min
Proverbs 11:11–14, John 4:7–14, Judges 2:1–3
The kingdom of God is not just about the conversion of individuals – important though that is – but about the transformation of society.
Day 124: How to Make Good Choices
3 maj 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 55:16–23, John 3:22–36, Joshua 24:14–15
Some choices have life-changing consequences.
Day 123: How to Handle Confrontation
2 maj 2024 |
13 min
Psalm 55:1–9, John 3:1–18, Joshua 22:24
When confrontation is necessary, how should you go about it?
Day 122: God Wants to Surprise You
1 maj 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 54:1–7, John 2:1–25, Joshua 20:1–3
Jesus constantly surprised his followers and he wants to continue to surprise you.
Day 121: It’s Already Yours
30 april 2024 |
14 min
Proverbs 10:31,11:4–6, John 1:29–46, Joshua 18:3
Realise what is already yours in Christ Jesus and then take possession of it.
Day 120: The Battle Today Is Around Jesus
29 april 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 53:2–3, John 1:1–27, Joshua 15:13
Jesus is the *universal Saviour*.
Day 119: It’s Not Over
28 april 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 52:1–9, Luke 24:36–49, Joshua 13:1,14:6–11
There is always still so much to hope for and so much more to be done.
Day 118: How to Live a Life of Victory
27 april 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 51:10–18, Luke 24:1–35, Joshua 11:23
On the cross, Jesus won a great victory for us over sin, death and the powers of evil.
Day 117: Right Relationships
26 april 2024 |
13 min
Proverbs 10:21–28, Luke23:32–43, Joshua 10:25
‘Righteousness’ is ultimately about *right relationships* – a right relationship with God and right relationships with others.
Day 116: Your Loving Substitute
25 april 2024 |
13 min
Psalm 51:1–7, Luke 23:20–25, Joshua 8:1–7
Jesus died instead of you and me. What does this mean for us?
Day 115: Two Ways to Live
24 april 2024 |
15 min
Psalm 50:16–23, Luke 22:39–62, Joshua 5:13–15,7:20–22
In the passages for today we see two starkly contrasting ways of life.
Day 114: The Gracious Hand of God
23 april 2024 |
15 min
Psalm 50:1–15, Luke 22:3–37, Joshua 3:5; 5:10–12
God gives you freedom, yet he remains in control.
Day 113: Your Words Are Powerful
22 april 2024 |
14 min
Proverbs 10:11–20, Luke 21:8–38, Joshua 1:3–13
With kind and encouraging words, you can change a person’s day – or even their entire life.
Day 112: Hello God!
21 april 2024 |
13 min
Psalm 49:5–17, Luke 20:34–40; 21:1–4, Deuteronomy 33:12–27
One day, you will be raised and be able to say, ‘Hello God!’
Day 111: Five Ways God Guides You
20 april 2024 |
14 min
Psalm 48:9–14, Luke 19:45–46; 20:1–25, Deuteronomy 32:10–12
In each of today’s passages, we see first something general about the way in which God guides us, and then specific examples of each of these ‘five CSs’.
Day 110: God’s Strategic Plan
19 april 2024 |
13 min
Psalm 48:1–8, Luke 19:12–41, Deuteronomy 30:19; 31:8–11
Cities tend to be places where culture is formed. It is not surprising, therefore, that cities have always had an important role in the purposes of God. In particular, one city has been at the heart of God’s strategy for the world.
Day 109: It’s Never Too Late
18 april 2024 |
14 min
Proverbs 10:2–9, Luke 18:35–42;19:1–10, Deuteronomy 29:29; 30:2–3
With Jesus it’s never too late to make a new start and ensure that your life is set in the right direction.
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