Friday, October 24, 2025
When God’s people of Israel were in exile, learning what it meant to be God’s chosen people, God—through the prophet Isaiah—reminded them of their identity: See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples, but the Lord rises upon you and his glory appears over you. Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of… Read more
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Identity and purpose. When we know those truths about ourselves, everything else seems to find its place. Philosophers call these the “first order” questions of life. Who am I? Why am I here? Our answers to those questions will determine the course of our lives. In 1 Peter 2, Peter is writing to persecuted Christians… Read more
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
When you know whose you are, you know who you are. Stop and breathe in that truth for a moment. This is true in an earthly sense and a much deeper spiritual sense in our relationship with God. When we were born, regardless of the circumstances, we have a mother and father. They either collectively… Read more
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
“For examples of patience in suffering, dear brothers and sisters, look at the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. We give great honor to those who endure under suffering. For instance, you know about Job, a man of great endurance. You can see how the Lord was kind to him at the… Read more