Thursday, August 13, 2026
James 2:26
For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, so also faith apart from works is dead.
As long as God gives you breath in your lungs, He has good works for you to do. Now, those works don’t save you, salvation is found in Christ alone. However, they do reveal that, not only is your faith genuine, but it also gives others a glimpse of the transforming power of the gospel.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Colossians 3:23-24
Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.
Every day, millions of people get up and go to work. But if you’re working only for the approval of the people around you, you’ll always be chasing the next compliment, promotion, or pat on the back. But if your goal is to honor the Lord, you can work with excellence, whether people notice or not, because you know you’re ultimately serving Him.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
James 1:22
But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.
If a person believed eating meat wasn’t good, you probably wouldn’t find them eating a hot dog. If they cared deeply about protecting forests, you’d probably find them planting trees. Our actions reveal what we truly believe. The same is true of our faith. Trusting God isn’t just something you say, it’s something that changes the way you live.
Monday, August X, 2026
Ezra 10:4
Arise, for it is your task, and we are with you; be strong and do it.
Following God’s law wasn’t always easy, and the Israelites certainly didn’t do it perfectly. In fact, there were many times they fell woefully short. But there were moments when they recognized their wrongdoing, humbled themselves, and obeyed the voice of the LORD. In those times, their actions revealed their faith.
Friday, August 7, 2026
Luke 5:26
And amazement seized them all, and they glorified God and were filled with awe, saying, ‘We have seen extraordinary things today.’
When Jesus healed the paralyzed man, the crowd was amazed. But the greatest miracle wasn’t that the man walked home, it was that Jesus proclaimed his sins were forgiven. By healing him, Jesus showed everyone He wasn’t just an ordinary man. He was the promised Messiah with authority not only to heal broken bodies, but to forgive broken sinners.
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Psalm 68:35
Awesome is God from his sanctuary; the God of Israel—he is the one who gives power and strength to his people. Blessed be God!
The word awesome has changed over the years. Today we use it to describe a great meal or a fun day. But in the Bible, the word points to something much deeper: a response of reverence, wonder, and awe in the presence of God. So, when the Psalmist refers to the awesomeness of God, make sure you know what he’s really trying to say: God is worthy of your praise.