Daily Visit with God

John 9:34 (KJV) The Danger of Pride

2026-10-21T10:38:00.000-07:00

John 9:34 (KJV)

They answered and said unto him, Thou wast altogether born in sins, and dost thou teach us? And they cast him out.

-It has been said, “You can learn something from everyone you meet, even if it’s only what not to do.”

-And another, “Everyone you meet knows something you don’t.”

-Eleanor Roosevelt is said to have quipped, “Learn from the mistakes of others. You can’t live long enough to make them all yourself.”

-A saying commonly attributed to Bruce Lee reminds us, “A wise man can learn more from a foolish question than a fool can learn from a wise answer.”

Herein we find the problem with Phariseeism, whether in Christ’s day or our own. The Pharisees had determined from whom they were willing to learn. Religion, tradition, and education had built up in them a kind of arrogant pride that presumptuously demanded, “Dost thou teach us?”

I do understand that before we learn from others, we ought to consider where they obtained their information and what motives they may have for teaching it. But even our worst enemies can teach us something, so long as we aren’t so arrogant and proud as to believe we have nothing we can learn from them.

The Pharisees were not ignorant men. They had studied the Scriptures, learned the traditions of their fathers, and established themselves as authorities in matters of religion. But their knowledge had produced an attitude that prevented them from considering the truth when it came from someone they regarded as beneath them.

The man standing before them had been blind from his birth. Jesus Christ had given him sight, and he was simply testifying to what had happened. He did not possess their education, credentials, or position, but he knew something they refused to acknowledge.

Rather than consider his testimony, they attacked his character and dismissed him. They could not imagine that a man such as he might have something to teach men such as themselves.

We ought to be careful that we do not develop that same attitude. Years of Bible study, experience in ministry, or recognition among our brethren ought to make us more discerning, but never less willing to learn. A man may be wrong about many things and still be right about something. We may disagree with his conclusions while benefiting from his observations.

Proverbs 12:15 says, The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise. We should never become so convinced of what we know that we are unwilling to learn something we don’t know.

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The Danger of Pride: We Must Remain Teachable

Are You Willing to Learn From Someone You Disagree With?

Pride can close our minds to truths we need to hear. Ask yourself today: Have I dismissed someone's advice simply because I didn't respect their experience, education, or position?

Don't let pride rob you of wisdom God may be allowing you to discover through an unexpected person.

Read today's Daily Visit with God and discover the powerful lesson of John 9:34.

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Keep learning. Keep growing. Keep walking with God.

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John 9:34 (KJV) The Danger of Pride

Here's a comic version of the lesson.

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John 8:39 (KJV) The Danger of Inherited Faith

2026-10-20T12:24:00.000-07:00

John 8:39 (KJV)

They answered and said unto him, Abraham is our father. Jesus saith unto them, If ye were Abraham's children, ye would do the works of Abraham.

The Jews were traditionally Abraham’s children. They were even genetically Abraham’s children. But they were not spiritually Abraham’s children.

Here is one of the great dangers of modern Christianity. We may assume we are believers, saved, and children of God because of our traditions or because of our heritage, and yet be anything but children of God in attitude, faith, practice, and most importantly, spirit.

Ye must be born again.

One does not have to be raised in a Christian home to be a Christian.
One does not have to know all the children’s choruses to be a Christian.
One does not have to be born in a so-called Christian nation to be a Christian.

But one has to be born again to be a Christian.

And to be born again implies evidence of a new life. Something changes. Those who’ve been raised in a Christian environment might believe they are Christians simply because they’ve always accepted certain things as true, and they have always done certain things faithfully.

But what’s changed?

What about you is new since you’ve been born again?

#BornAgain #John8v39 #TrueFaith #NewLifeInChrist #DailyVisitWithGod

The Danger of Inherited Faith: Evidence of Genuine Salvation

Are You Truly Born Again?

It's possible to grow up in church, know the Bible, and faithfully practice Christian traditions without ever experiencing the new birth.

Don't allow a Christian heritage to give you a false sense of security about your salvation.

Ask yourself today: Have I personally trusted Jesus Christ as my Saviour? And if I've been born again, what's changed in my life?

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Don't settle for knowing about Christ. Be sure you know Him!

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Thank you! It is a great joy to me to know you read the thoughts and lessons God has given me in His word. I would love to hear from you. Please feel free to leave comments.

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John 8:39 (KJV) The Danger of Inherited Faith

Here's a comic version of the lesson.

http://youtube.com/post/UgkxKprJJcuCkdrEfTE8Qpm-sQK6c6IMlM8Q?si=hIXG5JY-R8ZSO23K

Psalms 39:12 (KJV) Christians Don’t Fit

2026-10-19T12:06:00.000-07:00

Psalms 39:12 (KJV)

Hear my prayer, O LORD, and give ear unto my cry; hold not thy peace at my tears: for I am a stranger with thee, and a sojourner, as all my fathers were.

Years ago, a preacher and a young man he was mentoring were visiting us in Astoria. One morning at breakfast, the preacher asked his young disciple what he had learned from his Bible reading that morning. The young man replied, “David’s just complaining again.”

I imagine it is easy for the young and inexperienced to view hardship and grief with impatience and contempt. They are strong and energetic and haven’t been beaten down much by either the troubles of the world or the burdens of their own sin.

Those with a few more years under their belts can relate a bit better to David. The older we get, the more wonderful heaven sounds.

Listen to the Psalmist’s plea to be heard.

I am a stranger

He had come to recognize that he didn’t fit well into this world.

I am a stranger with Thee

Not that he was estranged from the Lord, but that he was a stranger in this world, even as the Lord is. It is no shame to be thought strange in this world so long as you have the companionship of the Lord.

I am a stranger just as my fathers were

He had not tried to make the path more common so he would fit better into the world. He kept the same path, the same faith as his fathers.

The friendship of this world is enmity with God, so to be more familiar with the world is to be less familiar with the Lord.

“Lord, hear my prayer, even my tears, as I seek to be ever nearer to You and further from the things of this world.”

#Psalm39v12 #DailyVisitWithGod #WalkingWithGod #StrangersAndPilgrims #KingJamesBible

Christians Don’t Fit: Faithful to God, Not Worldliness

Are You Growing Closer to God or More Comfortable With the World?

David understood something every Christian needs to learn: this world is not our home, and our greatest fellowship is not found in fitting in with the world but in walking with the Lord.

Take a moment today to examine your own walk with God. Are you following the faith of those who went before you, or allowing the world to draw you away?

Don't just read God's Word. Let it change the way you live!

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Keep growing in the Scriptures. Keep walking with the Lord. And never forget where your true home is!

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Psalms 39:12 (KJV) Christians Don’t Fit

Here's a comic version of the lesson.

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Psalms 38:19 (KJV) Hatred Is Never Justified

2026-10-18T12:49:00.000-07:00

Psalms 38:19 (KJV)

But mine enemies are lively, and they are strong: and they that hate me wrongfully are multiplied.

There is so much in this Psalm, traditionally believed to have been written by David in connection with his sin with Bathsheba (and never forget his having her husband killed).

It’s difficult to imagine that a man in such anguish of soul as is described in the first eight verses would have ever had the fortitude to cry out:

Psalms 38:21-22 (KJV)
Forsake me not, O LORD: O my God, be not far from me.
Make haste to help me, O Lord my salvation.

There are people who would accuse him of not being repentant because he would even claim to hope in God as he does in verse fifteen.

But then he says there were those who hated him wrongfully.

Here’s my focus: It’s wrongful to hate him, period.

It is wrongful to hate him because of his sin.
It is wrongful to hate him if he did not repent in a manner satisfactory to his enemies.
It is wrongful to hate him for claiming to hope in God.
It is wrongful to hate him for asking God for salvation.

To hate a person is to hate them wrongfully.

There are actions that must be disciplined, that’s for sure.

But there is no justifiable reason to hate the individual.

#Psalm38v19 #WithoutHatred #BiblicalRepentance #HopeInGod #DailyVisitWithGod

Hatred Is Never Justified: Even Guilty People Need Mercy

Sin must be confronted, but hatred must never be excused!

Have you ever found yourself judging someone so harshly for their wrongdoing that you forgot they were still someone God loved?

David's words in Psalm 38:19 challenge us to examine not only the sins of others but also the attitudes of our own hearts.

Share this Daily Visit with God and encourage someone to consider the difference between biblical discipline and sinful hatred.

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God's Word still has something to say to us today. Are we willing to listen?

To my readers:

Thank you! It is a great joy to me to know you read the thoughts and lessons God has given me in His word. I would love to hear from you. Please feel free to leave comments.

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Psalms 38:19 (KJV) Hatred Is Never Justified

Here's a comic version of the lesson.

http://youtube.com/post/UgkxdX2FHN6saShhRimGCJVeZB6bWjkWjgDo?si=a897CO1kou9SZulP

John 6:15 (KJV) True Discipleship

2026-10-17T13:10:00.000-07:00

John 6:15 (KJV)

When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come and take him by force, to make him a king, he departed again into a mountain himself alone.

None can force Jesus to be their King. He refuses such an effort. He departs from those who attempt it.

Jesus gives willingly and freely.

But He does prove His disciples, sometimes in difficult ways.

Jesus is King of kings and Lord of lords. But His kingdom is not of this world.

He is King to those who submit and follow Him.
He is King to those who partake of His flesh. This is a reference to His cross.
He is King to those who have come to the place where they know they have no one else to turn to for the words of eternal life.

He is your King on His terms, or He is no King of yours.

#DailyVisitWithGod #John6v15 #JesusIsKing #KingOnHisTerms #WordsOfEternalLife

True Discipleship: His Kingdom, His Conditions

Is Jesus Christ King of Your Life—On His Terms or Yours?

The crowd wanted Jesus to be their King, but they wanted Him on their own terms. Jesus walked away.

What about you? Have you surrendered your expectations, your plans, and your will to follow Christ? Or are you expecting Him to fit into the life you've already chosen?

Jesus is King of kings and Lord of lords. He does not negotiate the terms of His kingship.

Don't make the mistake of wanting His blessings while refusing His authority. Believe on Him, trust His Word, and follow Him faithfully.

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Is Jesus your King on His terms—or are you still insisting on yours?

To my readers:

Thank you! It is a great joy to me to know you read the thoughts and lessons God has given me in His word. I would love to hear from you. Please feel free to leave comments.

For this and, more than 7300 earlier Daily Visits with God, visit https://mckenzie-visit-with-god.blogspot.com. There you will find daily visits going back to 2005.

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John 6:15 (KJV) True Discipleship

Here's a comic version of the lesson.

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John 5:7 (KJV) Where True Hope Is Found

2026-10-16T13:06:00.000-07:00

John 5:7 (KJV)

The impotent man answered him, Sir, I have no man, when the water is troubled, to put me into the pool: but while I am coming, another steppeth down before me.

The pool at Bethesda is a wonderment to me. It is a witness not to the superstition of men, but to their need. Who isn’t in some way in need?

But the pool is also a testimony to the limitations this world presents to those needs.

The pool may have been superstition.

I question whether anyone was ever really healed there, or whether people simply said they were healed there. There are plenty willing to prey on the desperation of others.

The pool, at best, only healed at certain seasons.

And those seasons were unpredictable and perhaps infrequent.

The pool, at best, only healed the first one in.

Desperate people seldom wait for another’s desperate need to be met.

The pool succumbed to time and change.

I understand the pool still exists, but it had to be rediscovered through archaeological excavation. If it has water in it these days, no one sits around waiting for the angel anymore. If it once could heal, it can no longer.

However, every limitation of the pool is met in Jesus Christ. He is no superstition. He lived, died for the sins of mankind, and rose again the third day—this is the most documented event in ancient human history. He is willing to save at any moment, in any season of life, in any decade, century, or millennium. He will save all who come to Him and will in no wise cast out anyone.

He is as powerful, as alive, and as concerned for souls today as He was 2,000 years ago. He has never needed to be rediscovered. No amount of time or dust has covered Him. He can and does still speak to men, save men, and change the lives of men today, just as He did while He walked on the earth.

People say lots of things trying to manipulate others.

Christ alone saves, not to get from us, but to give eternally to us.

#DailyVisitWithGod #John5V7 #JesusChristAlone #ChristStillSaves #HopeInJesus

Where True Hope Is Found: Beyond the World's Limitations

The world has its limitations, but Jesus Christ does not!

Are you looking for answers, struggling with disappointment, or searching for something that will truly satisfy? The same Saviour who met the helpless man at Bethesda is alive and able to save today!

Don't settle for the uncertain promises of this world when Christ offers eternal life.

Visit MarvinMcKenzie.org for more Daily Visits With God, practical Bible studies, and resources to help you grow in your walk with Christ.

The world may fail you. Jesus Christ never will!

To my readers:

Thank you! It is a great joy to me to know you read the thoughts and lessons God has given me in His word. I would love to hear from you. Please feel free to leave comments.

For this and, more than 7300 earlier Daily Visits with God, visit https://mckenzie-visit-with-god.blogspot.com. There you will find daily visits going back to 2005.

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John 5:7 (KJV) Where True Hope Is Found

Here's a comic version of the lesson.

http://youtube.com/post/UgkxLjFHREw_m9gnymRj-8KIQTCAzO2t_Zcb?si=7m_a-h1HXAcHv4FP

Psalms 35:7 (KJV) When Others Accuse You, Let God Defend You

2026-10-15T15:59:00.000-07:00

Psalms 35:7 (KJV)

For without cause have they hid for me their net in a pit, which without cause they have digged for my soul.

This is a Psalm of David in which he says three times that the enemy’s accusations and attacks were without cause.

I know for a fact that David was not innocent of all sin. I know, in fact, that David was guilty of some terrible sins. In fact, I know that God held David accountable for these sins and that David , in fact, suffered the consequences of some of them for basically the rest of his life.

And still, he could write, under the inspiration of the Holy Ghost of God, that these accusations were without cause.

Here’s the lesson. There is no cause the enemy can claim against us that hasn’t been dealt with in Christ. And, in fact, they themselves could be accused of similar sins. The One who ought to, and will, address our sins is Almighty God.

So no enemy has cause to attack us.

And we have no real cause to attack another.

It’s as simple as this: plead your cause before the Lord. Let Him be your shield, buckler, and spear. Let Him stop those you perceive to be your enemies. Let Him be your salvation.

And let your tongue “speak of [God’s] righteousness and … praise all the day long.”

#DailyVisitWithGod #Psalm35v7 #TrustGod #VictoryInChrist #BibleDevotions

When Others Accuse You, Let God Defend You: Finding Justice Through Jesus Christ

Stop Fighting Battles That Belong to God!

Your accusers need the same mercy you do. In Christ, you are justified, and the Lord is your shield, buckler, and spear!

Rather than wasting your strength fighting those who oppose you, plead your cause before Almighty God. Trust Him to defend you, and let your words be filled with His praise.

Are you trusting God to fight your battles, or are you still trying to fight them yourself?

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To my readers:

Thank you! It is a great joy to me to know you read the thoughts and lessons God has given me in His word. I would love to hear from you. Please feel free to leave comments.

For this and, more than 7300 earlier Daily Visits with God, visit https://mckenzie-visit-with-god.blogspot.com. There you will find daily visits going back to 2005.

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Psalms 35:7 (KJV) When Others Accuse You, Let God Defend You

Here's a comic version of the lesson.

http://youtube.com/post/UgkxZWeyTq9u2OEfw8d2R4PFz4l0q_Z0RQte?si=Q7ezCuklKL9RRWSK

Psalms 34:19 (KJV) So Many Afflictions

2026-10-14T13:18:00.000-07:00

Psalms 34:19 (KJV)

Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.

The first statement is an obvious truth I can attest to in most emphatic tones! Many are the afflictions of the righteous.

Over all these years as a Christian, I can say the afflictions have been manifold and many. Oftentimes, they come in waves. If it had been one or two problems, I might have been able to hold up, but they come as hordes of the enemy, overwhelming except for the grace of God. I came to believe that the reason they come in such numbers is that I could learn that I can’t hold up on my own, but that I can stand when God holds me upright.

And I’m not the only one. I’ve pastored many hundreds of people over these years and have witnessed that they all, in a fashion designed exclusively for them, experience many afflictions. A good portion of pastoring is attempting to comfort those in affliction with the comfort wherewith we were comforted in ours.

But hold on! I have watched those who are lost experience many, manifold, and various afflictions. This world is no friend to any of the human race. The lost can sometimes avoid some afflictions the Christian will face because they are willing to make compromises the believer will not. Sometimes the wicked seem to be promoted above the righteous because they are willing to cross lines the Christian refuses to step over. But illness, war, evildoers, and death—we all face these, saved or not.

Psalms 34:20 (KJV)
He keepeth all his bones: not one of them is broken.

This isn’t true of any of us, is it?

The text then finds its best fulfillment in the person of Jesus Christ. He experienced many afflictions. He was delivered from them in that He did not sin when tempted like as we are.

On the cross, His bones were not broken, as those of so many executed by crucifixion were.

The ultimate fulfillment is in the person of Christ. But there is hope for the Christian, for as Gill points out: “But the Lord delivereth him out of them all; as Christ was, and all his people will be; if not in this life, by giving respites and intervals, as he sometimes does; yet hereafter, when the righteous are completely delivered out of all their trials and exercises, so as that they shall never return more upon them.”

#Psalm34v19 #GodsGrace #StrengthThroughChrist #HopeInAffliction #TheLordDelivers

So Many Afflictions: God's Grace Through Every Trial

When Troubles Come in Waves, Where Do You Turn?

Life's afflictions may be many, but God's grace is greater! You may not understand why the trials keep coming, but you can trust the Lord who promises deliverance.

Don't let your troubles drive you away from God. Let them draw you closer to Him!

Visit marvinmckenzie.org for more Daily Visits with God, Bible studies, and practical encouragement from the Scriptures.

Open your Bible. Strengthen your faith. Walk with God every day!

To my readers:

Thank you! It is a great joy to me to know you read the thoughts and lessons God has given me in His word. I would love to hear from you. Please feel free to leave comments.

For this and, more than 7300 earlier Daily Visits with God, visit https://mckenzie-visit-with-god.blogspot.com. There you will find daily visits going back to 2005.

If you have been blessed by this blog, please subscribe to my feed and share it with others.

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Psalms 34:19 (KJV) So Many Afflictions

Here's a comic version of the lesson.

http://youtube.com/post/UgkxfS2lo2LRxnlK-ZVEnozNWvQW4Uc1bVYQ?si=WKWRaAgNsSGfWefB

Psalms 33:1 (KJV) Biblical Worship or Religious Entertainment?

2026-10-13T12:47:00.000-07:00

Psalms 33:1 (KJV)

Rejoice in the LORD, O ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright.

Praise is comely for the upright. The question is, is it comely for those who are not upright?

Is it even possible for those who have no actual relationship with the Lord to praise Him and rejoice in Him? I think not. Their pretense at praise becomes unholy, profane, and gross.

Consider Proverbs 15:8:

The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

And Amos 5:23:

Take thou away from me the noise of thy songs; for I will not hear the melody of thy viols.

These passages establish that God does not necessarily accept something simply because people call it worship.

Jesus addressed this in Matthew 15:8:

This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me.

This explains a lot of what passes for worship, praise, and church services these days.

Services that are, in all practical ways, merely rock concerts in sound, spirit, and special effects.
Services that promote people above the Lord.
Services that devote more time to entertainment or self-promoting testimonies than to the proclamation of the Word of God.
Services that draw crowds through godless celebrities. (Even drawing crowds through the promotion of famous preachers is questionable.)
Services that have a purpose other than the one God designed the church to fulfill.
Services conducted outside the local church because no Scriptural church will endorse them.

It is a beautiful thing when God’s people assemble to rejoice in the Lord.

It is an abomination when others attempt to do the same.

#BiblicalWorship #TruePraise #Psalm33v1 #SoundDoctrine #LocalChurch

Biblical Worship or Religious Entertainment? When Churches Become Concert Halls God is Displeased

Is Your Worship Pleasing to God?

Not everything called worship is acceptable to the Lord. God is not impressed by performances, popularity, or religious excitement. He is concerned with the heart of the worshipper and obedience to His Word.

Don't allow the traditions and trends of modern Christianity to replace the clear teaching of Scripture! Examine your worship, measure it by the Bible, and determine to honor God rather than please men.

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True worship begins with a heart that is right with God!

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Psalms 33:1 (KJV) Biblical Worship or Religious Entertainment?

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Psalms 32:3 (KJV) Breaking the Silence of Sin

2026-10-12T11:54:00.000-07:00

Psalms 32:3 (KJV)

When I kept silence, my bones waxed old through my roaring all the day long.

The commentaries, and I think the context supports them, say that this silence is a refusal to confess our sins to God.

I am thinking of the lost man. He is under the pressure and weight of his guilt. He knows he has sinned, and he knows there must be a consequence. The conscience bears witness within him that, “as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment.” He has heard the Word of God. He knows there is a Saviour, but for various reasons he keeps silent.

Perhaps it is pride—he just doesn’t want to bow before the Lord.
Perhaps it is skepticism—he isn’t sure he believes in the Lord.
Perhaps it is shame—he can’t believe God would forgive him.
Perhaps it is peer pressure—he is afraid of what his friends and family will think.

He remains silent, and in his silence he remains miserable. Until the day he finally comes to the cross, calls on Christ, and the guilt rolls away.

It can be true of the believer as well. We have done wrong, and we know it, but we refuse to make it right. We insist we aren’t the only ones who’ve done wrong. We know of others who have never made things right. We might reason that we had cause for the wrong we have done. But the thing is, so long as we refuse to make it right, we are the ones being hurt.

The context is confession to the Lord, and it always must begin there. But there are times when looking those we have wronged in the eye and confessing our wrongdoing is essential to genuine healing.

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Breaking the Silence of Sin: Pride, Shame, Doubt, and Fear

How much longer will you carry the burden of unconfessed sin?

Pride, fear, and shame may keep you silent, but they will never bring you peace. Whether you need to come to Christ for salvation or make something right in your Christian life, don't allow another day to pass without dealing with it.

Break the silence. Humble yourself before the Lord. Confess what you know is wrong. You may discover that the peace you've been longing for is on the other side of the confession you've been avoiding.

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Don't let silence rob you of the joy of walking with God!

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Psalms 32:3 (KJV) Breaking the Silence of Sin

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Psalms 31:5 (KJV) Confidence, Suffering, and Victory

2026-10-11T10:36:00.000-07:00

Psalms 31:5 (KJV)

Into thine hand I commit my spirit: thou hast redeemed me, O LORD God of truth.

This passage is spoken by the Lord on the cross. It is at least hinted at by Stephen at his stoning, and Paul used a similar phrase to speak of committing his eternal life to Christ. These are comforting words to those whose time on earth draws near to a close.

It is believed that David wrote these words during one of the many times Saul had him trapped and his life was in peril. Let us suppose the Psalm is prophetic of Christ. I see in the Psalm a before, during, and after the cross progression:

Before the cross (verses 1–8) — THE SAVIOUR’S CONFIDENCE

During the cross (verses 9–18) — THE SAVIOUR’S SUFFERING

After the cross (verses 19–24) — THE SAVIOUR’S VICTORY

While I understand that there is a real-life scenario playing out for David, that there is an application for the believer in distress, and that one would be foolish to attempt to press Christ into every verse as a direct prophecy, still I find in Christ light for the path leading to trials, strength for the days in the trials, and hope for victory from the trials of this life.

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Confidence, Suffering, and Victory: Before, During, and After Calvary

Are you facing a trial that seems bigger than your strength?

Psalm 31 reminds us that in Christ, we can find confidence before the trial, strength during the suffering, and hope for victory beyond it.

Don't face life's difficulties without the encouragement of God's Word!

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Read it, share it, and encourage someone who needs hope today!

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Psalms 31:5 (KJV) Confidence, Suffering, and Victory

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Luke 24:52-53 (KJV) Can You Find Joy Again?

2026-10-10T10:23:00.000-07:00

Luke 24:52-53 (KJV)

And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy:

And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen.

The emotions of this chapter are all over the map—as one would expect them to be. Grief, perplexity, fear, amazement, sadness, disappointment, confusion, unbelief, curiosity, longing, spiritual fervency, excitement, terror, troubled hearts, joy mixed with disbelief, wonder, worship, and great joy.

The emotional movement of the chapter could be summarized in five stages:

Sorrow — They believed Jesus was dead.
Confusion — They could not understand what had happened.
Stirring — Their hearts burned as Jesus opened the Scriptures.
Joy — They realized their Saviour was alive.
Worship — They returned to Jerusalem praising God.

Who would have thought, on that morning when they went to the tomb, that they would experience the wonder and joy they knew by the end of the chapter?

I hesitate to “carnalize” the experience of the resurrection, but I do want to make note that terrible grief seldom lasts too long. This is especially true when one knows the Lord and looks to Him. Weeping may endure for the night, but joy does come in the morning.

It is possible—and I think the warning needs to be given—to remain in despair. But it is a choice a person makes, either by refusing to accept God’s comfort or by refusing to follow God’s path.

Those who know the Lord, love the Lord, and follow the Lord will discover that the Lord’s path leads back to joy.

#Luke24v52-53 #ResurrectionJoy #FromSorrowToJoy #JoyInTheLord #DailyVisitWithGod

Can You Find Joy Again? Hope Beyond Sorrow

Are You Struggling to Find Joy After Grief, Disappointment, or Heartache?

Luke 24 reminds us that the resurrection of Jesus Christ changed the disciples' sorrow into great joy. The same risen Saviour offers hope, comfort, and strength to those who follow Him today.

Have you experienced a time when the Lord brought joy back into your life after a difficult season? Share your testimony in the comments. Your experience might encourage someone who is struggling today!

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Keep following the Lord. His path leads back to joy!

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Luke 24:52-53 (KJV) Can You Find Joy Again?

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Psalms 29:1-2 (KJV) The Responsibility of Might

2026-10-09T13:09:00.000-07:00

Psalms 29:1-2 (KJV)

A Psalm of David. Give unto the LORD, O ye mighty, give unto the LORD glory and strength.

Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name; worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.

It appears that these verses speak of two actions on the part of the mighty:

To give.
To worship.

I think of that which the mighty might specifically have to give to the Lord, and it depends upon the sort of might which they possess.

Financial.
Leadership.
Intellect.
Skill.
Talent.
Personality.
Strength.

Whatever their might, their gifts to the Lord must be “glory and strength,” which are due unto His name.

What glory and strength might those with great wealth owe to the name of the Lord?
What glory and strength might those in leadership owe to the name of the Lord?
What glory and strength might those with great intellect owe to the name of the Lord?
What glory and strength might those with great skill owe to the name of the Lord?
What glory and strength might those who possess great talent owe to the name of the Lord?
What glory and strength might those with strong personalities owe to the name of the Lord?
What glory and strength might those of tremendous physical strength owe to the name of the Lord?

The mighty might be especially prone to claim that these things are their own or of their own doing. But they possess them by the grace of God. He is due it all—and more.

They are to worship Him, and to do so specifically “in the beauty of holiness.”

There is nothing more beautiful than to be absolutely separated from the world and given wholly and holily to God.

Worship is, above all, an absolute surrender of all to Him.

#Psalm29v1-2 #GiveGodTheGlory #SurrenderToGod #BeautyOfHoliness #DailyVisitWithGod

The Responsibility of Might: The Beauty of Holiness

Whatever Your Might, Are You Giving God the Glory?

Wealth, leadership, influence, intellect, talent, and strength are all gifts from God. But are you using what He has given you for His glory—or taking the credit yourself?

Psalms 29:1–2 reminds us that God deserves more than our abilities. He deserves our complete surrender.

I'd love to hear from you! What kind of “might” has God entrusted to you, and how can you use it to honor Him? Share your thoughts in the comments!

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Psalms 29:1-2 (KJV) The Responsibility of Might

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Psalms 28:1 (KJV) The Pit Cannot Claim Us

2026-10-08T16:03:00.000-07:00

Psalms 28:1 (KJV)

A Psalm of David. Unto thee will I cry, O LORD my rock; be not silent to me: lest, if thou be silent to me, I become like them that go down into the pit.

John Gill describes the concept of the pit in five increasingly severe conditions:

A Ditch — A man falls into a ditch, cannot climb out, and has no one to rescue him.
A Battlefield Pit — A soldier dies in battle and is thrown into a common burial pit.
The Forgotten Dead — A person dies and is no longer regarded or remembered.
The Grave — David fears being killed by his enemies and buried in the pit of corruption.
The Pit of Hell — A condition of utter distress and despair from which there is no deliverance.

I would have immediately thought of the pit as hell, but there are other levels of despair.

Here's the key: the believer may be “like” them that go down into the pit, but they are not of them that do so.

The reason? Because God isn't silent to us.

Think of it.

We can pray and know He hears.
We have the ever-present witness of the Holy Spirit.
We have friends and brethren who may remind us of God's Word.
We have our church faithfully preaching the Word of God.
We have a pastor called by God to pray for us and teach us God's Word.

And if that weren't sufficient, we have the opportunity to own, carry, read, delight in, and meditate upon His Word day and night.

We may, from time to time, find ourselves away from God, but that's of our own doing.

God isn't silent, so we can always climb out of the pit and need never fear the pit of hell.

#Psalms28v1 #GodIsNotSilent #HopeInChrist #PowerOfPrayer #DailyVisitWithGod

The Pit Cannot Claim Us: Because Our God is Never Silent

Have you ever felt trapped in a pit of discouragement or despair?

Psalm 28:1 reminds us that Christians may face the same struggles as everyone else, but we have a wonderful advantage—God is never silent! He hears our prayers and speaks through His Word.

I'd love to hear from you! How has God encouraged you during a difficult season? Share your experience in the comments. Your testimony might encourage someone else today!

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Psalms 28:1 (KJV) The Pit Cannot Claim Us

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Psalms 27:1 (KJV) Courage to Keep Going

2026-10-07T16:22:00.000-07:00

Psalms 27:1 (KJV)

A Psalm of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

Indulge an old man once again. I’m going to share a recollection rather than a Bible lesson, though I believe such recollections to be valuable for future readers as well as Bible studies. These sorts of recollections demonstrate that the Word of God is not academic but practical.

I began as a pastor in Astoria, OR, in 1984. Though I had served in other churches and had helped plant a new church in Platteville, CO, this was my first experience on my own. I knew door-knocking was the most useful means of meeting new people, introducing myself, and informing others of the church plant. It is inexpensive, constant (if one keeps at it), and fast (if one keeps at it). It is biblical, at least according to one interpretation of Acts 20:20. But it is also terrifying. One never knows who he might encounter.

I set out by myself to go door to door, house to house, and meet people in Astoria. Oh, the experiences!

It took a great deal of fortitude to keep up this work. One morning, in my personal time with the Lord, I fell upon this verse. May I tell you, it has been my driving motto for door-to-door evangelism ever since! I walk up to every home quoting, “The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”

I’m still afraid. But that passage gets me to the front step every time.

#Psalm27v1 #FaithOverFear #DoorToDoorEvangelism #SoulWinning #TrustInTheLord

Courage to Keep Going: Faith Stronger Than Fear

What Bible verse has helped you keep going when fear told you to stop? Share it in the comments—I’d love to hear how God has used His Word in your life.

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Psalms 27:1 (KJV) Courage to Keep Going

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Psalms 26:8 (KJV) A Church Planting Vision

2026-10-06T16:31:00.000-07:00

Psalms 26:8 (KJV)

LORD, I have loved the habitation of thy house, and the place where thine honour dwelleth.

Early in David’s life, there was no such place in operation. The Tabernacle was in Shiloh, but the Ark had been taken. Saul never sought to restore either the Tabernacle or the Ark. David did go to Nob at one point, the place where the priests lived, and he was able to get some of the shewbread. So there was some semblance of their practices, but it was not the house of God.

Later in his reign, and with some challenges concerning proper procedure, David brought the Ark to Jerusalem. He desired to build a house for God but was forbidden to do it. That role, said the LORD, would belong to his son.

David consoled himself, not in building it, but in providing for it. He purchased the land upon which it would be built and spent the last years of his life collecting the materials that would be used in its construction.

I know a preacher right now who intends to move to a town where no independent Baptist church exists. It is not that he has no further love for the habitation of God’s house. In fact, he loves it so much that he wants to go to a place where no house exists, praying that at some point he might see one built there.

He might not be the one to do it. Probably he will not be. But perhaps he can secure some of the materials—I mean in the Ephesians 2 sense of the term—for its future construction.

#Psalm26v8 #HouseOfGod #LoveTheChurch #ChurchPlanting #IndependentBaptist

A Church Planting Vision: Serving Beyond Yourself

What are you doing today to prepare the way for what God may build tomorrow? Share your thoughts in the comments.

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Psalms 26:8 (KJV) A Church Planting Vision

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Luke 23:3 (KJV) The King Without Fault

2026-10-05T16:45:00.000-07:00

Luke 23:3 (KJV)

And Pilate asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answered him and said, Thou sayest it.

This passage is repeated in Mark 15 and given a much fuller treatment in John 18. The phrase “Thou sayest it” seems like strange language, but it really isn’t.

It’s tantamount to an exclamation mark: “You said it!”

It’s an affirmation.
It’s not a denial, for sure.
But neither is it avoidance.

It is not the same as saying, “That’s what you say.”

An honest reader of the passage would see in this phrase nothing other than Christ agreeing that He is exactly what Pilate asked if He was: the King of the Jews.

Any difficulty comes from Pilate’s response that he found no fault in Christ. And why should he? He was not ignorant of the times in which he lived. He must have been previously aware of the activities of Jesus. He was also aware of the attitudes and activities of the Jews.

He knew which posed the greater threat to Rome.

He knew Jesus was no threat.

Genuine followers of Christ are far more interested in the land of their true citizenship than they are in this one. We live here, and we care, but we are no threat to any economy of the present world. We are only salt and light.

And being salt and light is offensive enough—to those whose only hope is in this life.

#Luke23v3 #KingOfTheJews #JesusChrist #SaltAndLight #KJVBible

The King Without Fault: Salt, Light, and Truth

Jesus Is King—But What Does That Mean for Christians Today?

When Jesus stood before Pilate in Luke 23:3, He did not deny His kingship. His answer reminds us that our greatest allegiance belongs to Christ, not this world.

Do you believe Christians can be faithful to Christ without becoming entangled in the battles of this world? Share your thoughts in the comments. I'd love to hear your perspective!

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Luke 22:38 (KJV) Weapons, Wisdom, and Trust

Here's a comic version of the lesson.

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Luke 22:38 (KJV) Weapons, Wisdom, and Trust

2026-10-04T12:35:00.000-07:00

Luke 22:38 (KJV)

And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And he said unto them, It is enough.

It is interesting—and telling—that among the disciples there were two swords. Only two, but there were two.

It is also interesting that, over the centuries of biblical preaching and teaching, there have been so many ideas about what this text means.

I have heard preachers say that Jesus was practically mocking them: “It is enough!” In other words, “If you think you can make a difference with carnal weapons, give it a go. There is no more reason for Me to speak to you on this matter.”

I have also heard preachers say that this passage is an instruction from our Saviour that we have the right and responsibility to provide some means of self-defense.

History reveals that this question has sometimes divided Christians. The Anabaptist tradition, particularly among groups such as the Mennonites, developed a strong commitment to pacifism. Baptists, on the other hand, have generally not held pacifism as a defining doctrine.

During the English Civil War in the days of Oliver Cromwell, Baptists could even be found serving in the Parliamentary armies. The historical relationship between Baptists and Anabaptists is complicated, so I would not argue that this issue alone separated the two, but their differing attitudes toward the Christian’s participation in armed conflict are certainly noteworthy.

One thing is for sure: whatever carnal weapons the believer might procure, they are no match for the full machinery of this world.

President Biden illustrated that reality rather starkly in 2021 when, speaking about those who believed firearms might be needed to resist an oppressive government, he said that to take on the government one would need “F-15s and maybe some nuclear weapons.”

I personally am an advocate of the Second Amendment. I believe there is a lawful place for self-defense. But I am also very aware that depending upon weapons is of little use.

Being prepared is not the same as being dependent.

Our confidence must never rest in carnal strength.

Let us rather remember the name of the LORD our God.

#Luke22v38 #ChristianSelfDefense #SecondAmendment #TrustInTheLord #BibleTruth

Weapons, Wisdom, and Trust: Prepared, But Not Dependent

What do you believe Jesus meant in Luke 22:38 when He said, “It is enough”? Does this passage support self-defense, warn against dependence on weapons, or both?

Leave a comment and share your thoughts. I would like to hear how you understand this passage.

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Luke 22:38 (KJV) Weapons, Wisdom, and Trust

Here's a comic version of the lesson.

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Psalms 23:3 (KJV) Life Is Hard

2026-10-03T08:04:00.000-07:00

Psalms 23:3 (KJV)

He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

How often we find ourselves in such a way that our soul needs to be restored!

The world in which we live is no friend to any of us. The very things we need—food, water, and air—can all carry within them components that lead eventually to the decline of our health.

We have to have shelter, but too much time indoors is unhealthy. We have to have sunlight, but too much of it can cause skin cancer.

Even relationships with others, so vital to our health and well-being, have difficulties and can become toxic and sometimes dangerous.

Religion, such a comfort in so many ways and the tendency of all humanity, can be abusive. Government—the very same.

Someone once quipped, “Life is hard. And then we die.”

But the LORD.

He restoreth my soul.

Thank God for our Shepherd!

#Psalm23vs3 #HeRestorethMySoul #TheLordIsMyShepherd #DailyVisitWithGod #BibleDevotional

Life Is Hard—But the LORD Restores the Soul

Has life left your soul weary? Psalm 23:3 reminds us that the Shepherd still restores, still leads, and still knows the path His sheep need to take.

What has the Lord used to restore your soul during a difficult season? Share your answer in the comments. Your testimony may encourage someone else who needs it today.

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Psalms 23:3 (KJV) Life Is Hard

Here's a comic version of the lesson.

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Psalms 22:10 (KJV) When He Was on the Cross

2026-10-02T10:25:00.000-07:00

Psalms 22:10 (KJV)

I was cast upon thee from the womb: thou art my God from my mother's belly.

That this Psalm contains prophecies of Christ is unmistakable, not only in the vivid depictions of the cross found in some verses herein, but also by the confirmation of New Testament Scripture.

Prophecy almost always has both a near and distant fulfillment. The near has to do with some person or event taking place at the time, while the distant has to do, oftentimes, with things we haven’t seen fulfilled even yet. The near serves as an earnest that the distant will, in God’s time, be fulfilled.

Having said that, I’d rather be cautious about trying to draw too much from the parts of this Psalm that don’t as readily point to Jesus Christ. They would surely have been in the heart and mind of David as he penned these words, but they might be a touch more difficult for us to see in exact correlation to our Saviour.

So, with some reluctance, but a good bit of interest, I offer this quote from Albert Barnes on this text:

“This, too, may have passed through the mind of the Redeemer on the cross. In those sad and desolate moments he may have recalled the scenes of his early life - the events which had occurred in regard to him in his early years; the poverty of his mother, the manger, the persecution by Herod, the flight into Egypt, the return, the safety which he then enjoyed from persecution in a distant part of the land of Palestine, in the obscure and unknown village of Nazareth.”

They say a dying man will often see his life “pass before his eyes” in those final moments. Imagine if this same thing occurred in Christ. Imagine Him on the cross, rehearsing in His mind the interactions between Himself and His Father, leading to His incarnation, His birth of a virgin mother, His deliverance from Herod, and the succeeding events—all determined before the foundation of the earth and leading to the very moment He took upon Himself the sins of the whole world.

Imagine that infinite mind meditating, in those moments of excruciating pain, not only upon Himself and the Father, perhaps not only upon the task He was completing, but upon the individuals for whom He had done it.

Imagine—when He was on the cross, you were on His mind.

#Psalm22v10 #JesusChrist #TheCross #BibleProphecy #DailyVisitWithGod

When He Was on the Cross, You Were on His Mind

What do you believe was on Christ’s mind as He suffered on the cross? Share your thoughts in the comments.

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Psalms 22:10 (KJV) When He Was on the Cross

Here's a comic version of the lesson.

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Psalms 21:11 (KJV) We Have God

2026-10-01T12:52:00.000-07:00

Psalms 21:11 (KJV)

For they intended evil against thee: they imagined a mischievous device, which they are not able to perform.

I think it is John Gill who says that Psalms 20 and 21 go together. Psalm 20 is David’s prayer previous to a serious battle.

Though we do not know for certain, it is speculated that the enemy he faced was perhaps Syria and the Ammonites, as described in 2 Samuel 10. They were known to have had a great number of chariots.

This was a situation that was impossible to win on their own. They were outnumbered, and they were outclassed in weaponry.

David’s response to this threat was simple:

Psalms 20:7 (KJV)
“Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.”

David assures his readers:

Psalms 20:8 (KJV)
“They are brought down and fallen: but we are risen, and stand upright.”

That sounds good, doesn’t it?

But that is previous to the battle.

It’s easy to talk big things before any action is taken.

Now we come to Psalm 21 and, without citing the entire Psalm, we read:

Psalms 21:11 (KJV)
“For they intended evil against thee: they imagined a mischievous device, which they are not able to perform.”

The enemy was not able to perform their evil intentions.

Now the application—we live in the “pre-battle” age. It’s obvious that things are being stirred up, and eventually they will come to a head. The enemy of God appears to have the advanced weaponry. They know it. We who are believers know it too.

But we have God.

Psalms 20:7 (KJV)
“Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.”

We’ve read the end of THE BOOK. We know the promise of God.

We have in Psalms 20 and 21 a bit of a “down payment,” some earnest, if you will.

God’s people have been outnumbered and outclassed before. The name of the LORD got them through.

He’ll do the same for us.

#TrustInGod #RememberTheLord #GodGivesVictory #FaithOverFear #Psalms21v11

We Have God: Trust Beyond the Odds

When the odds are against you, where do you place your confidence?

David faced an enemy with greater numbers and stronger weapons, but he remembered the name of the LORD. What battle are you trusting God to carry you through today? Tell me in the comments.

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You may be outnumbered. You may be outclassed. But you still have God.

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Psalms 21:11 (KJV) We Have God

Here's a comic version of the lesson.

http://youtube.com/post/UgkxlD7zifrhs_LRNyPLhJ8w0aVVY8RHmzHW?si=LFvfkSzuEZ9tw1lJ

Luke 20:16 (KJV) Evil Has Real Consequences

2026-09-30T15:04:00.000-07:00

Luke 20:16 (KJV)

He shall come and destroy these husbandmen, and shall give the vineyard to others. And when they heard it, they said, God forbid.

Jesus spoke a parable titled in my Bible The Parable of the Wicked Tenants, but I think it should be titled The Parable of the Patient Landlord.

It’s hard to fathom his patience. The landlord sent three servants to collect the rent. They were beaten, wounded, and sent away empty. You’d think that would be enough.

Not so this landlord. He finally sent his son to represent him before the tenants.

They killed him!

The tenants assumed ownership of that which was not theirs. They lost sight of whose property they were privileged to work. They presumed they could do as they pleased without consequences.

But consequences they faced! They were destroyed, and the vineyard was given to others.

Now hear the reaction of Jesus’s audience: “And when they heard it, they said, God forbid.”

It was the landlord they judged, and not the tenants. After all his patience, they objected to his judgment.

The applications in the parable are many. It’s primarily speaking of the Jews who had presumed upon God through all those years He had blessed them, and of the Gentiles, to whom the Lord would turn in the near future. They did not believe God had the right to make this change.

I see much the same attitude among people of all tongues in our day.

They have forgotten from whence their life and breath come. They have presumed ownership of themselves and their choices. They demand that they be allowed to do as they please without consequences.

They think God is a monster, unjust, or simply nonexistent because He judges people for their opinions, pleasures, and will. They call Christianity hateful for calling lost souls to repentance and identifying accepted social practices as sinful, evil, and ungodly.

Like those who heard Jesus’s parable, they judge the One who has been patient with them. They object when the God who gave them life holds them accountable for how they live.

But the Bible assures us that consequences they will face.

“And when they heard it, they said, God forbid.”

#Luke20v16 #ThePatientLandlord #GodsLongsuffering #CallToRepentance #AccountableToGod

Evil Has Real Consequences: Blaming the One They Wronged

The tenants beat the servants and killed the son—yet the audience objected to the landlord’s judgment. Are we doing the same when we blame God for judging our sin?

Read this Daily Visit with God on Luke 20:16, then leave a comment: Why do people question God’s justice instead of admitting their guilt?

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Luke 20:16 (KJV) Evil Has Real Consequences

Here's a comic version of the lesson.

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Psalms 19:2 (KJV) Recognizing Words, Missing The Message

2026-09-29T12:08:00.000-07:00

Psalms 19:2 (KJV)

Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge.

Creation testifies of God day after day and night after night. Its witness never stops. It is incessant and unrelenting.

Yet fallen man can tune out even a witness that never ceases. We see it in the way people respond to the Word of God. There are more means of proclaiming it than at any time in history: radio, television, the internet, social media, printed pages, and churches in nearly every community. People can drive past the same church so often that they do not even realize a church is there.

That does not mean the witness is powerless. Neither does it mean the witness should stop. It means God knows the nature of man.

And we who love the Lord are not immune. We can become so familiar with the Bible that we read its words without hearing Him. We can recognize a passage, remember a sermon about it, and move on without letting it search our hearts.

Psalm 19 calls us to do more than acknowledge that God has spoken. We must respond to what He says:

Fear the Lord. Approach His Word with reverence, ready to obey rather than merely to agree.
Desire His judgments. Treasure what God says, even when it corrects us.
Guard against presumptuous sins. Do not excuse a sin simply because it has become familiar.
Meditate on and speak His words. Give the Scriptures room in our thoughts and let them shape what comes from our mouths.

The witness is still speaking. The question is whether we are listening.

#Psalm19v2 #CreationDeclaresGod #HearGodsWord #FearTheLord #MeditateOnHisWord

Recognizing Words, Missing The Message: The Danger of Becoming Familiar with Scripture

Are you reading the Bible without hearing God? Let Psalm 19 challenge you to slow down, fear the Lord, and respond to His Word. Leave a comment: What helps you give Scripture your full attention?

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Psalms 19:2 (KJV) Recognizing Words, Missing The Message

Here's a comic version of the lesson.

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Luke 18:9 (KJV) Righteous Pride Despises People

2026-09-28T12:29:00.000-07:00

Luke 18:9 (KJV)

And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:

In my experience, this parable is used primarily to teach about salvation. We read that the publican went home “justified” and understand the Pharisee as religious but lost, while the publican knows he is a sinner in need of salvation. I have no complaint with that application.

But Jesus tells us at the outset whom He is addressing: those who trusted in their own righteousness and despised others. When we assume we are righteous, it becomes easy to look down on people we believe fall short. It is never right to despise others, for any cause.

Jesus closes the parable with this lesson:

Luke 18:14 (KJV)
“… for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.”

That warning reaches beyond the religious lost. Saved people can be judgmental and hateful toward others, too. We need humility every bit as much as the publican did.

God saves those who humble themselves and ask for mercy instead of trusting in their own righteousness. He also lifts up Christians who learn humility before Him, while those who assume they are right about everything must still be brought low.

Pride is as sinful as any sin.

#Luke18v9 #PhariseeAndPublican #ChristianHumility #TrustNotInYourself #DespiseNoOne

Righteous pride despises people: Mercy begins with humility

What does the parable of the Pharisee and publican reveal about our own hearts? Luke 18:9 warns against trusting in our righteousness and despising others—a warning Christians need, too.

Leave a comment: How has this passage challenged your attitude toward others?

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Luke 18:9 (KJV) Righteous Pride Despises People

Here's a comic version of the lesson.

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Luke 17:7-10 (KJV) Faithful but Flawed

2026-09-27T10:27:00.000-07:00

Luke 17:7-10 (KJV)

But which of you, having a servant plowing or feeding cattle, will say unto him by and by, when he is come from the field, Go and sit down to meat?

And will not rather say unto him, Make ready wherewith I may sup, and gird thyself, and serve me, till I have eaten and drunken; and afterward thou shalt eat and drink?

Doth he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded him? I trow not.

So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do.

We have here another chapter and another lesson for the servant.

First, the servant works the fields.

It is the work of the believer to “go into all the world.” There are souls to be led to Christ, people to be treated kindly, and the lost to be shown the way.

Second, there are meals to be prepared in the house.

I take that to be the church work. We’ve been out in the fields, but when we come into the house of the Lord, there is still ministry to be done there.

We get tired. We’d like to rest. We’d wish the Lord would pat us on the shoulder and tell us, “That’s okay. You can quit now.”

But it’s not time yet.

We have a day of rest coming. It’s just not now.

We have a duty to perform. We are debtors to the Lord, of course, but the Apostle Paul said he considered himself a debtor to all men. Should we not think the same?

We are servants, and we are glad of it. But at best, we are weak, unprofitable servants. Even our best service is flawed. We have not placed God in our debt. We have simply done what was our duty to do.

Do what God has called us to do.
Labor until the day He calls us to sit.
In that day, He has promised us rewards.

#DailyVisitWithGod #Luke17v7 #ServantsOfChrist #FaithfulService #ChristianDuty

Faithful but Flawed: Serving Without Pride

Faithful servants keep serving—not for applause, but because serving the Lord is our duty.

What part of Luke 17:7-10 speaks most strongly to you? Leave a comment and share how this passage challenges or encourages you in your service for Christ.

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Luke 17:7-10 (KJV) Faithful but Flawed

Here's a comic version of the lesson.

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