Thursday, July 23, 2026
Genesis 2:2
And on the seventh day God finished his work that he had done, and he rested on the seventh day from all his work that he had done.
This glimpse into the dawn of creation is remarkable. God never grows tired, yet after completing His work, He chose to rest. He then established that same pattern for His people. And now, because of Jesus, ultimately one day anyone who pledges allegiance to Christ will enter His perfect rest forever.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Jeremiah 6:16a
Thus says the Lord: Stand by the roads, and look, and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way is; and walk in it, and find rest for your souls.
At this moment in time, Israel was being judged by the LORD. But God’s desire wasn’t simply to announce judgment it was to call His people back to Himself. The rest they longed for would be found, not by following their own way, but by walking in His way.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Hebrews 4:9-10
So then, there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God, for whoever has entered God’s rest has also rested from his works as God did from his.
God is all-powerful and never grows weary. And yet, in Scripture, God chose to establish the pattern of rest in creation so His people would understand something very important. Choosing to rest is an act of trust.
Monday, July 20, 2026
Exodus 33:14
And he said, My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.
When God spoke these words to Moses, it was an incredibly merciful moment. The people of Israel had just been worshiping the infamous golden calf, breaking the very covenant they had received at Mt. Sinai. Yet Moses interceded for them, and God graciously showed them mercy.
Friday, July 17, 2026
Genesis 8:22
As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night will never cease.
God made a promise to Noah thousands of years ago after the flood, and He has kept it ever since. It’s a reminder that God is faithful, and His Word never fails. So, when each of these events occur, remember that incredible promise.
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Proverbs 6:6-8
Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest.
Now’s a great time to watch the ants. They move with purpose, carrying bits of food many times their size. Yet no one is standing over them giving instructions, but they instinctively know that summer is the time to gather and prepare for what lies ahead. What is God telling you to do in this season?