Category: Today’s Word

John 20:31. But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.

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People often view the Bible as just another religious text. They search it for spiritual ideas, moral values, traditions, or signs and miracles. Some try to emulate the life of Jesus to build character or apply His leadership to their businesses. But in doing so, they miss the true reason why Scripture was written.

Scripture begins by revealing that God created mankind in His image and blessed them. Yet this perfect relationship was shattered when the serpent deceived them. Adam and Eve broke the covenant with God, choosing to trust the serpent’s lie over God’s truth.

Unlike any other book, Scripture alone reveals the true identity and work of this “ancient serpent”—the devil or Satan—who leads the whole world astray. It exposes his only purpose: to steal, kill, and destroy. He masquerades as an angel of light, controls the thoughts of the age as the ruler of the kingdom of the air, and blinds minds as the god of this age. Humanity, deceived and enslaved by this enemy, has been suffering spiritually, mentally, and physically ever since. Curses and disasters have become the norm.

But Scripture also reveals the answer. The Holy Spirit, the true author of the Bible, guided forty individuals over fifteen hundred years to record one unified message: Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God. From Genesis to Revelation, the entire Bible tells one story: for God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. The heart of Scripture is not religion, morality, or human effort—it is God’s relentless love and perfect plan to rescue mankind.

God the Father prepared this salvation plan from the beginning. God the Son fulfilled it through His death and resurrection. God the Spirit now applies it in our lives by giving new birth to those who believe that Jesus is the Christ.

Throughout Scripture, Jesus is revealed again and again. He is the offspring of the woman, the ark of salvation, the sacrificial blood, the promised Immanuel, and ultimately, the Christ confessed by Peter. Jesus proved Himself to be the True King who destroyed the power of the devil and the fear of death, the True Priest who entered the Most Holy Place with His own blood to obtain eternal redemption, and the True Prophet who opened a new and living way to the Father.

This is the only gospel Jesus preached. It is the only message the disciples, the early church, and the apostle Paul proclaimed. Look at the Bible again with new eyes. The Word is not just information—it is God Himself. The Word is God the Father. The Word is Christ Jesus the Son. The Word is the instrument of the Holy Spirit.

The Word is life, power, healing, and restoration. Receiving the Word is not merely learning about God—it is meeting with God. And just as He worked through His Word in Scripture, He is still working today.

When you believed the gospel, God sent His Spirit into you so you could understand the Word. The Holy Spirit will continue to remind you of His promises when you need them most. Hold firmly to the covenant revealed in the Word: that Jesus is the Christ, and that He has given you the kingdom of God and the Holy Spirit. The Word will heal your soul, renew your thoughts and attitudes, and guide you in every circumstance. God will fulfill every promise He has made to you in His perfect time.

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Prayer. Father, I thank you for revealing the covenant through your Word: that Jesus is the Christ, that the kingdom of God has come, and that the Holy Spirit dwells in me. Help me not to hold on to a false covenant, pray faithless prayers, or seek incorrect answers. May the covenant that Jesus is the Christ be deeply rooted in my heart. May your covenant of world evangelization become the greatest purpose and desire of my life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

1 John 5:1. Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves the father loves his child as well.

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Today’s Word makes one truth clear: without truly believing that Jesus is the Christ, one cannot be born of God. Those who do not believe remain in a state of spiritual death—separated from God, living under the influence of hell, and bound by the spirit of the devil and the power of sin.

It is not enough to know Jesus as a kind, compassionate figure. It is not enough to acknowledge His miraculous power. It is not enough to follow His teachings or try to imitate His life. Even believing in Jesus as a moral or ethical Savior is insufficient. Why?

Because the root problem of humanity is far more severe than we often realize. It is so grave that it demanded the death of the very Son of God. The curse of Satan, the grip of sin, and the power of hell cannot be broken through religion, philosophy, good deeds, or moral efforts. No human attempt can undo what the devil has done, erase the disaster caused by sin, or lift us from the place of curse into the place of God’s glory. And above all, nothing we do can give us true life.

That is why God did not give us another religion. Religion, with its rituals and man-made systems to reach God, is idolatry in disguise—something God detests. Instead, He chose grace over law, mercy over judgment, and blessing over curse. This is also why Paul sternly warns that anyone who preaches a different gospel is under God’s eternal curse (Galatians 1:6–9).

Even simply knowing that Jesus is the Christ is not enough. You must believe in your heart that He is your Christ—your True King, your True Priest, and your True Prophet—who now lives in you.

When the devil attacks your thoughts, shakes your heart with fear, or tempts you with lies and darkness, boldly declare: “My True King Jesus lives in me. He crushed your head at the cross. When He rose again, you were completely defeated. No weapon you form against me will succeed. You’ve already lost, and you will lose again.”
That is how you know you believe Jesus is your True King—when you actively resist the devil with faith in Christ’s victory.

When guilt, shame, and condemnation weigh heavily on you—when the accuser tries to expose your past or magnify your faults—stand firm and say: “My True Priest lives in me. He who was without sin became sin for me so that I might become the righteousness of God. His blood speaks for me. I have been declared blameless by God Himself. There is now no condemnation for me because I am in Christ Jesus.” That is how you know you believe Jesus is your True Priest—when you rest in His finished work, not your own efforts.

When your old religious nature tries to reassert itself—trying to earn God’s favor through performance, good works, or spiritual striving—return to the promise of Immanuel and say: “My True Prophet Jesus lives in me. I no longer live in the background of hell. He changed my eternal address from hell to heaven. He is with me always, even to the end of the age. Because of His sacrifice, I can now come confidently to my Father’s throne, and He hears me when I pray.” That is how you know you believe Jesus is your True Prophet—when you stop trying to reach God on your own and enjoy the access He gave you.

Believing that Jesus is the Christ is not just a doctrine. It is a daily reality that shapes your identity, renews your mind, and empowers your life. Jesus is not just the Christ. He is your Christ—your King, your Priest, your Prophet. When you live in this truth, you will know what it means to be truly born of God.

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Prayer. Lord Jesus, I believe You are the Christ, the Son of the living God. Help me overcome any unbelief. Teach me to live every moment in the reality of the gospel—that You are my King, my Priest, and my Prophet. May this truth guide me, protect me, and fill me with boldness in every situation. In Your precious and powerful name I pray, Amen.

Revelation 3:20. Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me.

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Scripture teaches that every person is born into a condition of spiritual death, completely severed from the presence and glory of God. Ephesians 2:1 describes humanity as “dead in transgressions and sins,” living under the oppressive shadow of hell. This spiritual death is the consequence of original sin—the separation from God that began with Satan’s deception and continues through every generation (Romans 3:23).

Isaiah 53:6 says, “We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way.” Disconnected from God, humanity has been overtaken by the spirit of the enemy, operating under the dominion of Satan in the background of hell.

As a result, people blindly follow “the ways of this world and the ruler of the kingdom of the air” (Ephesians 2:2). Their spiritual senses are dulled, and their minds are darkened. In their search for truth, people turn to religion, superstition, philosophy, culture, tradition, and human wisdom—but none of these paths lead back to God. 2 Thessalonians 2:11-12 explains how deception reigns in those who reject the truth, and so they are led further away from the will of God.

Despite humanity’s best efforts to climb out of this state, every attempt falls short. These efforts may appear noble or sincere, but they lack the power to restore the relationship with God or rescue souls from the background of hell. No human effort can reach the holiness of God or restore His lost glory. There is simply no way back to Him apart from divine intervention.

That’s why, in His great mercy and love, God sent His only Son—Jesus Christ—as the True Prophet. Jesus came not just to speak on God’s behalf but to become the new and living way to Him (Hebrews 10:20). Because we could not go to God, God came to us—Immanuel, “God with us” (Isaiah 7:14).

Jesus declared Himself to be the only way when He said, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6). This is not a narrow claim; it is the gracious announcement of the only true rescue plan.

How did Jesus fulfill His mission as the True Prophet? By sacrificing His body on the cross, tearing the veil that once separated sinful humanity from the holy presence of God (Hebrews 10:20). And by rising from the dead, Jesus broke the power of death and shattered the gates of Hades (Revelation 1:18). He alone has authority over life and death, and He opened the door for us to return to God.

This was not something He had to do—it was something He chose to do because of His deep love for you. The cross was not an accident or a tragedy; it was the only way to make sinners right before a holy God.

So how does this life-changing work of Christ become your own? When you hear His voice and open the door of your heart (Revelation 3:20), you are united with Him in His death and resurrection. You die to your old self, and He comes in to live with you as your True Prophet.

At that moment, you are rescued from the background of hell and transferred into the kingdom of the Son He loves (Colossians 1:13). The Holy Spirit takes residence in you forever (1 Corinthians 3:16), and you are granted the right to approach God’s throne with confidence to receive mercy and grace in your time of need (Hebrews 4:16).

You now walk with your True Prophet daily. He leads you into truth, feeds you with His Word, and fills you with joy in His presence. The power of hell can no longer control you. Even when the enemy surrounds you, Jesus prepares a table for you in his presence—a feast of victory, assurance, and peace (Psalm 23:5).

So don’t be afraid. God has not only saved you but also anointed you with the calling of a prophet—to declare His wonders to the world. “You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His wonderful light” (1 Peter 2:9).

You no longer live in the background of hell. You are now a light in the Lord. So arise and shine, for the glory of the Lord rises upon you!

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Prayer. Lord Jesus, You are my True Prophet—the only new and living way to God. Because You live in me by the Holy Spirit, I boldly declare that I no longer live in the background of hell. I have been transferred into the kingdom of the Son who loved me and gave Himself for me. Let my life proclaim Your glory and the wonders of what You have done. In Your precious and powerful name I pray, Amen.

Hebrews 9:11-14. But when Christ came as high priest of the good things that are now already here, he went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not made with human hands, that is to say, is not a part of this creation. ¹² He did not enter by means of the blood of goats and calves; but he entered the Most Holy Place once for all by his own blood, thus obtaining eternal redemption. ¹³ The blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkled on those who are ceremonially unclean sanctify them so that they are outwardly clean. ¹⁴ How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living God!

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Many believers today silently suffer under the heavy burden of self-condemnation. Trapped in cycles of remorse, guilt, and shame, they find themselves unable to break free from the weight of their past. No matter how much time passes, they cannot seem to forgive themselves for their mistakes or stop blaming themselves for their failures in life.

In their desperation, some shift the blame outward—blaming others for their misery—yet deep inside, they still feel powerless against the recurring patterns of sin that haunt them. Like those described in Ephesians 2:3, they remain enslaved to “gratifying the cravings of the flesh and following its desires and thoughts,” unable to overcome their sinful nature on their own.

Even their moments of repentance feel fleeting and ineffective—like the sacrifices of goats and calves under the old covenant, offering only temporary, external cleansing (Hebrews 9:13). Their efforts to live righteously seem hollow and insufficient, like the man-made Tabernacle that could never truly bring access to God (Hebrews 9:11). As a result, they lose sight of the peace and rest that Jesus came to give.

But here is the good news: when Jesus becomes your True Priest, there is now no condemnation for you (Romans 8:1). You have been completely set free from the law of sin and death (Romans 8:2). So stop obeying the voice of condemnation. Guilt, shame, and self-hatred do not come from God—they are the echoes of a law that Jesus has already fulfilled and finished on your behalf.

As your True Priest, Jesus entered the Most Holy Place once and for all—not with the blood of animals, but with His own blood—and obtained eternal redemption for you (Hebrews 9:12). That redemption isn’t partial. It isn’t temporary. It is eternal. The gift of eternal life is now yours, sealed forever.

God has fully accepted you as His beloved child. He does not see you through the lens of your failures; He sees you through the perfect blood of His Son. “I have loved you with an everlasting love,” God says (Jeremiah 31:3). You were bought at a great price (1 Corinthians 7:23), and you now belong to Him—precious, chosen, and secure.

The blood of your True Priest, who now dwells in you by His Spirit, is powerful beyond measure. Through His sacrifice, every disaster and curse brought by original sin, generational sin, and personal sin has been removed. Once and for all, Jesus declared, “It is finished” (John 19:30). So don’t try to fix what Christ has already resolved. Don’t keep revisiting what He has buried. The problem of sin is not something you can undo—it required the blood of the Lamb.

Instead, take your place at the foot of the cross. Make Calvary your daily destination. There, behold the love of your True Priest who died for you, not when you were worthy, but while you were still a sinner. There, your new identity is secured, not in your performance but in His perfection.

When you experience Jesus as your True Priest, and rely on His eternal sacrifice through the Spirit, your entire outlook changes. You begin to see God’s hand over your life—not with fear, but with hope. “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future” (Jeremiah 29:11). In Christ, there is no longer harm, no longer disaster—only purpose and mission. The Triune God will empower you to go to the ends of the earth to save lives (Acts 1:8).

So stop trying to prove yourself through your own righteousness or by living a religious lifestyle that exhausts your soul. Instead, rely on the blood of Christ. Let His blood cleanse your conscience from dead works so that you may serve the living God with joy and freedom (Hebrews 9:14). You are no longer condemned—you are called.

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Prayer. Lord Jesus, You are my True Priest. You entered the Most Holy Place once for all by Your own blood and obtained eternal redemption for me. Because You now live in me through the eternal Spirit, I boldly confess that I am forever free from the law of sin and death. Cleanse my heart and conscience from every weight and lie, and empower me to serve You with joy and purpose. Let me carry this freedom to others who are still bound by guilt and shame. In Your mighty name, Amen.

We know that God’s children do not make a practice of sinning, for God’s Son holds them securely, and the evil one cannot touch them. (1 John 5:18)

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When Jesus becomes your True King, no one can touch you, even the devil. Your King Jesus will hold you securely. Nothing can change your position in Christ. When you believed Jesus is the Christ, God gave you the right to become children of God. No one can steal your right as a child of God.

No one can snatch you from the hands of your King Jesus and your Father: “I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand.” (John 10:28-29).

No one can take away the eternal life that is in you. No one can remove your name from the Book of Life. No one can undo what your King Jesus has done: “By his death, he might break the power of him who holds the power of death—that is, the devil” (Heb 2:14). Your former father, the devil, has lost grip on you. You no longer have to listen to his lies and serve him.

You may feel powerless against the evil schemes of your enemy, but your King Jesus will establish you and guard you against the evil one (2 Thessalonians 3:3). In Christ, when you are weak, you are strong (2 Corinthians 12:10).

You may fear failing, but your King Jesus will rescue you from every evil deed and safely bring you into his heavenly kingdom (2 Timothy 4:18). When you fall, He will lift you up and strengthen you. So, don’t be afraid; no weapon turned against you will succeed, and every voice raised to accuse you will be silenced (Isaiah 54:17).

When the devil accuses you of wrongdoings (Job 1:9-11, Revelation 12:10), your King Jesus prepares a table before you in the presence of your enemy (Psalm 23:5). So, stop dwelling on your failures, but start celebrating the victory of your King over the enemy.

Are you still struggling with a practice of sinning instilled by the devil? Don’t worry. Your King Jesus, who has all authority in heaven and on earth, lives in you and works powerfully through the Holy Spirit. He has forgiven all your sins and will strengthen you so you won’t continue to sin.

So now, armed with God’s promise of victory, engage in the spiritual battles “against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms” (Ephesians 6:12).

Whenever the devil advances against you, he will lose again. So, don’t be afraid. The devil is the one who should be afraid of you who believe in the name of the True King Jesus.

Resist the devil. Always be on the offensive. Do not let your guard down. Always stay alert in prayer. In your spiritual struggles, “you will tread on the lion and the cobra; you will trample the great lion and the serpent” (Psalm 91:13).

Do not give up or be discouraged. The peace of God will soon crush Satan under your feet (Romans 16:20), so go and proclaim the victory of your King Jesus to all nations!

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Prayer. Lord Jesus, You are my True King who broke the power of the devil who holds the power of death. Because You live in me through the Holy Spirit, I claim Your victory as my victory over the enemy in my life today. Fill me with Your Spirit so that I may proclaim the message of victory to those living under the power of the devil. In Your mighty name, Amen.

Mark 3:13-15. Jesus went up on a mountainside and called to him those he wanted, and they came to him. ¹⁴ He appointed twelve that they might be with him and that he might send them out to preach ¹⁵ and to have authority to drive out demons.

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As Jesus once called His disciples by name, He has also called you because He wanted you. This call was not initiated by your effort or merit. Jesus clearly said, “You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last” (John 15:16). Before you did anything for Him, He chose you simply to be with Him.

But how is Jesus with you today? He is with you by confirming His Word in your life—showing you that His promises never fail. He is with you by carrying out the work of the Christ, destroying the power of Satan, sin, and hell. He is with you through the power and guidance of the Holy Spirit, who helps you live as a witness of Christ to the ends of the earth.

Through Christ, the presence of the Triune God has become a reality in you. The kingdom of God has come upon you. The heavenly throne is now your spiritual background. When you truly believe in this spiritual reality, you begin to enjoy every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms. You no longer live as one who is weak, lost, or insignificant, but as one called by God, filled with power, purpose, and heavenly authority.

When you are with Jesus, He transforms your life. Just like Peter and John, who were considered unschooled and ordinary men, God will use you in extraordinary ways. Scripture records, “When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and took note that these men had been with Jesus” (Acts 4:13). What made them stand out was not their education or background but the undeniable evidence that they had been with Jesus.

When you are with Jesus, your eyes will open to the spiritual reality around you. You will see that the real battle is not against flesh and blood but against the forces of darkness that deceive the world. You will understand that only the gospel can break these powers and bring true healing and restoration. God has called you to be sent out to preach this gospel. Evangelism is simply testifying how Jesus has been with you and how His presence changed your life.

Many believers today misunderstand evangelism. Some think it is only for trained pastors, missionaries, or those with a special calling. But evangelism is not a performance or a skill. It is a natural result of receiving eternal life. If the blood of Christ has truly saved you, then sharing the gospel is simply introducing Jesus to others still living under the power of sin and Satan. This is why evangelism is one of the greatest blessings God has given to us.

Satan knows the power of evangelism, and he fears it. That is why he works hard to discourage and distract believers from sharing the gospel. But the early church, even under severe persecution, did not back down. They did not pray for an easier life but for boldness to continue proclaiming the message of Christ. Acts 4:31 tells us, “After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.”

It is important to discover and enjoy the form of evangelism that fits your daily life. Begin by asking God to open a door for your gospel message so that you may proclaim the mystery of Christ with clarity and power (Colossians 4:2). See every person and every meeting as a divine appointment. Be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks about the hope you have in Christ (1 Peter 3:15), and do so with gentleness and respect. Follow the Holy Spirit’s leading and speak at the right time.

Jesus gave you authority over evil spirits because the whole world is under the influence of the evil one (1 John 5:19). In Jesus’ name, you can drive out demons who have taken hold of people’s minds and hearts. The name of Jesus is more powerful than any force of darkness. As Philippians 2:10 declares, “At the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth.” His name has the power to bring all things under His control (Philippians 3:21).

You have received the authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy (Luke 10:19). God will protect you and deliver you from harm. He desires to use you to bring healing to those suffering from physical and spiritual affliction. He will give you the wisdom to proclaim the gospel across all nations, cultures, and languages. His angel armies will go before you and surround you.

Jesus is calling you to follow Him with urgency. When you say yes to His call, you will influence the world through the power of the gospel. Nothing is more urgent than helping someone come to know Christ. Nothing is more important than praying for disciples who will carry this message to the ends of the earth. Nothing is more fulfilling than taking part in the Great Commission in our generation.

God will bring healing and restoration to this world through your life. He will be with you wherever you go, working through you and confirming His Word with signs and power (Mark 16:20). As you proclaim the gospel, the message of the Lord will spread rapidly and be honored (2 Thessalonians 3:1).

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Prayer. Father, throughout this day, I desire to live a single-minded life for Christ and a wholehearted life for the gospel. Help me to continue walking in faith as an evangelist in every place You send me. Help me enjoy Your presence in all circumstances. In the name of Jesus Christ, I renounce all evil spirits completely. I exercise the authority given to me by Your Word and command all darkness in my mission field to flee. I pray this in the powerful name of Jesus, Amen.

Philemon 1:10-11. I appeal to you for my son Onesimus, who became my son while I was in chains. ¹¹ Formerly he was useless to you, but now he has become useful both to you and to me.

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Paul wrote this letter to his old friend and disciple Philemon on behalf of Onesimus (whose name means “useful”), a runaway slave who had once been far from living up to his name. While in a Roman prison, Onesimus encountered Paul, heard the gospel, and became a follower of Christ. Now a changed man, he made the decision to return to his master and make things right. In his letter, Paul pleads with Philemon to receive Onesimus not as a slave, but as a beloved brother in Christ—assuring him that Onesimus is now truly “useful.”

Like Onesimus, we were all once useless—living under the dominion of sin and the power of the devil. But God, in His mercy, made us useful again. Through Jesus Christ, we have been given a new life, a new identity, new freedom, a new purpose, a new hope, and a new future.

Every time we worship and pray, the Triune God—through the Word, the Christ, and the Holy Spirit—works powerfully in us. When we believe in this spiritual reality, we will see the Word fulfilled in our lives, the curse of sin and death broken, and the power of the Holy Spirit equipping us to stand firm as Christ’s witnesses in our mission fields.

So remember: when you are in Christ, you are useful to the kingdom of God. Do not allow your past—however broken, shameful, or wasted it may seem—to define you. No matter how far you have fallen like Onesimus, God can lift you up with the same power that raised Jesus from the dead.

No matter how shattered your life may be, the Word of God can heal and restore you. No matter how uncertain your future looks, God can lead you into a future filled with hope and purpose.

The gospel you have received is complete, sufficient, and eternal (Psalm 23:1–6). Therefore, fix your eyes not on your circumstances, but on God’s unchanging covenant. Don’t let anything steal the peace of God that transcends all understanding. God will soon crush Satan under your feet (Romans 16:20).

Just as God sent Jesus as the Christ to reconcile you to Himself, He is now sending you to bring others back to Him. To fulfill this calling, God has entrusted you with the message of reconciliation (2 Corinthians 5:19). Paul wrote a letter of reconciliation on behalf of Onesimus. Today, you are writing the message of reconciliation with your life and your words.

Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me” (Matthew 25:40). The way we treat others—especially those who are lost, broken, or overlooked—matters deeply to God. So go. Share the message of reconciliation with those still living as enemies of God. Let the gospel turn their hearts back to Him. Help make their lives useful again.

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Prayer. Father, thank You for sending Your Son, Jesus Christ, to make me useful again. Turn my heart toward those in need of Your grace. May the gospel I share lead others to reconciliation and new life in You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Psalm 23:1-6. 

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Who is the God you believe in? For David, God was his Shepherd. Just as sheep cannot survive without a shepherd, David confessed that he could do nothing apart from Him.

David’s constant awareness of God’s presence brought about the finest moments even in the darkest hours of his life. It didn’t matter whether he was lying in green pastures beside quiet waters or walking through the valley of the shadow of death—being with God was all he needed and all he desired.

He had full assurance that nothing in the world could harm him. David discovered his own way of enjoying the presence of God—in the morning (Psalm 5:3), at noontime (Psalm 23:1–6), and in the evening (Psalm 17:3)—all day long, 24/7. When alone, he gained spiritual strength through meditation on the Word. He completely trusted God and prepared for the future in His presence.

Prayer can move the throne of God, which transcends time and space. And yet, we live in an age when many of God’s children do not realize the power of prayer or how to enjoy it. Meanwhile, many religious organizations have effectively promoted their own spiritual practices—such as transcendental meditation—as a way to access supernatural power.

Does this mean our prayers are weaker than theirs? Does it mean we, as children of God, lack the power to overcome the world?
Absolutely not.
The Word of God is alive and powerful—it can change anything (Hebrews 4:12). That’s why it is vital to quietly reflect on and meditate upon God’s Word daily. This is the mystery of 24-hour prayer: experiencing God’s presence throughout every moment of your day.

As we meditate on the Word, God heals the scars deeply rooted in our hearts. We begin to experience the greatest joy and happiness. He also strengthens us to pray, and in doing so, we begin to hear His heavenly mandate, understand His calling, and embrace the lifelong mission He has prepared for us.

When you enjoy 24-hour prayer, you will begin to recognize God’s perfect timing in all things. Like David—who enjoyed God’s presence continually—you will be able to acknowledge God’s sovereignty and confess your faith even in your darkest hours.

This is the power and blessing that await you in 24-hour prayer. It’s a blessing you don’t want to miss. Experience eternal blessings here and now through prayer. As David did, walk with the Lord throughout your day!

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Prayer. Father, I thank You for the incredible privilege of being with You 24/7. Like David, I desire to experience Your presence all throughout the day. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

1 Corinthians 10:13. No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.

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Nothing happens by accident in the lives of those whom God has chosen. Today’s Word reminds us that God allows temptations and trials in our lives—not to harm us, but to bless us. Yet in the midst of hardship, we often wonder why these things are happening, and we doubt God’s presence and His unfailing love.

We try to make sense of suffering through our own standards. Sometimes, we even interpret our circumstances as punishment from God, without knowing the hidden purpose He has planned—something far greater than we could imagine.

We assume our present situation must improve in order to be called a blessing, not realizing it may be the very circumstance through which we experience God’s power. Because of this misunderstanding, we grow discouraged and even give up on our covenant journey.

Take Joseph, for example. God sent him to Egypt as a slave—not as a punishment, but as part of a divine plan. His false accusation and imprisonment were not failures; they were necessary steps arranged by God, including the crucial meeting with Pharaoh’s officials. Eventually, Joseph was appointed governor of Egypt to save many lives during a great famine.

God was with Joseph through it all—from his mother’s death to slavery, to prison, and ultimately to the palace. None of those trials were curses; they were hidden blessings. But when we go through our own difficulties, we often mislabel God’s pathway of blessing as a curse. May God open our spiritual eyes to see His perfect plans.

Jesus said, “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). Because of our King Jesus, we are not victims—we are victors.

Do not be deceived by your present circumstances. You will emerge as a winner. That’s what your Heavenly Father longs to see. God delights in your victory—when you triumph over the enemy and the world. After putting on every piece of God’s armor and engaging in the spiritual battle, you will still be standing firm (Ephesians 6:13). That is what brings glory to God.

Never underestimate your faith in Christ. Only those who truly believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God, can overcome the world and see the final victory (1 John 5:4). And remember: if God is for you, no one can stand against you.

God’s “foolishness” is wiser than your best wisdom. His “weakness” is stronger than your greatest strength. His ways and thoughts are infinitely higher than yours (Isaiah 55:9). So when you are tempted or tried, trust in the One who is faithful and desires to lead you to victory.

Restore your faith in God today. Confirm your identity in Christ. Rely fully on the power of the Holy Spirit.

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Prayer. Father, I thank You for being with me through every temptation and trial in life. I choose to trust in You with all my heart and not lean on my own understanding. Help me to submit to Your perfect will in every situation. In Jesus’ name, Amen.