New Mercies

https://square.link/u/UHRU92rp - Donate HereToday's reading takes us to Zechariah 3, where Joshua the high priest stands accused, filthy, and unable to defend himself. Satan brings the accusation, but the Lord answers for Joshua. The priest has no argument strong enough to silence the accuser, but God speaks one sentence and the courtroom changes.Zechariah 3 reminds us that God does not tell sinners to clean themselves up before coming near. He removes the filthy garments, takes away iniquity, clothes His people in holiness, and points us forward to the Branch—Jesus, our true Priest-King and Advocate. So today, read Zechariah 3 and remember: Satan may know your record, but Jesus runs the courtroom.

https://square.link/u/UHRU92rp - Donate HereToday's reading takes us to 1 John 2, where John reminds believers that the goal of grace is holiness. When we sin, we do not look to our innocence—we look to our Advocate, Jesus Christ the righteous. He is our propitiation, the sacrifice who fully satisfied God's righteous judgment against sin. You cannot out-sin the cross.1 John 2 reminds us that if we know Him, we should walk like Him; if we walk in the light, we should love His people; and if we have heard the gospel, we must let it remain in us. The Spirit will never lead us beyond biblical truth—He leads us deeper into it. So today, read 1 John 2 and abide until you see Him: love the Word, recognize the lie, reject the world, and walk in the light.

https://square.link/u/UHRU92rp - Donate HereToday's reading takes us to Psalm 32, where David shows us the freedom of being fully known. Sin makes us hide, and hiding makes us miserable. David says his silence drained him, but confession brought him into the joy of forgiveness. The sin he tried to cover in secrecy was covered far better by the grace of God.Psalm 32 reminds us that the God we hide from becomes the God we hide in. When we confess, He forgives; when we stop pretending, He shelters; when we are fully known, we can finally rejoice. So today, read Psalm 32 and ask the Lord for one faithful step: stop hiding, receive His grace, and walk in the joy of being forgiven.

https://square.link/u/UHRU92rp - Donate HereToday's reading brings us back to 1 John 1, where John calls us to stop hiding and walk in the light. God is light, and in Him there is no darkness at all. Darkness cannot drive out light—light always wins. So if there are dark places in our lives, the answer is not denial, hiding, or spiritual pretending; the answer is to come into the light.1 John 1 reminds us that sin often progresses through deception: we lie to others, then to ourselves, and eventually we act as if God is the liar. But the gospel stands right in the middle of our hiding—the blood of Jesus cleanses us, and when we confess, God is faithful and just to forgive. So today, read 1 John 1 and agree with God: stop hiding, confess your sin, and walk in the freedom of His light.

https://square.link/u/UHRU92rp - Donate HereToday's reading takes us to Isaiah 6, where the earthly throne is shaken by Uzziah's death, but the heavenly throne is still occupied. Isaiah sees the Lord high and lifted up, the train of His robe filling the temple, and the seraphim crying, “Holy, holy, holy.” Before Isaiah is ever sent, he is first undone by the holiness of God.Isaiah 6 reminds us that revelation leads to confession, confession leads to cleansing, and cleansing leads to commissioning. Isaiah moves from “Woe is me” to “Here I am, send me” because God removes his guilt and calls him into His service. So today, read Isaiah 6 and let the throne reset your perspective: see His holiness, confess your need, receive His cleansing, and surrender your life to His call.

https://square.link/u/UHRU92rp - Donate HereToday's reading takes us to John 1, where the eternal Word steps into creation with light and life. The God who is the fountain of life in Psalm 36 has made Himself known personally in Jesus Christ. The Word became flesh and dwelt among us—He tabernacled with His people, revealing the Father perfectly.John 1 reminds us that Jesus is the Word, the Life, the Light, the Son, the Lamb, the Messiah, the King of Israel, and the Son of Man. He is the true meeting place between heaven and earth, the One who takes away sin and calls us to come, see, follow, and remain. So today, read John 1 and ask the Lord not merely to let you visit His presence, but to teach you to abide there.

https://square.link/u/UHRU92rp - Donate HereToday's reading takes us to Psalm 36, where David shows us two realities: the sinful man and the saved man. The sinful heart listens to rebellion, flatters itself, speaks deceit, and eventually plots what it once would have feared. Sin does not begin with the hands; it begins when rebellion is given authority in the heart.But Psalm 36 also lifts our eyes to the steadfast love, faithfulness, righteousness, and justice of God. In Him is the fountain of life, and in His light we see light. So today, read Psalm 36 and ask the Lord to silence every voice of rebellion, draw you under the shadow of His wings, and satisfy your soul with the river of His delight.

https://square.link/u/UHRU92rp - Donate HereToday's reading begins a new journey in 1 John 1, where John calls the church back to the real Christ. Jesus is not merely a good teacher, a spiritual idea, or a distant divine figure—He is fully God and fully man, the eternal Word of life who was heard, seen, and touched. John writes so the church will not be deceived by false teachers, but will know the truth and enter real fellowship with the Father and the Son.1 John 1 reminds us that God is light, and there is no darkness in Him at all. The life we live must match the faith we claim, not because we never stumble, but because true fellowship with Christ changes the direction of our walk. So today, read 1 John 1 and ask the Lord to bring you into the light: encounter the real Christ, acknowledge your sin, confess it freely, and trust the God who is faithful and just to forgive.

https://square.link/u/UHRU92rp - Donate HereToday's reading takes us to Psalm 103, where David commands his own soul to bless the Lord and remember every benefit of His mercy. God forgives, heals, redeems, crowns, satisfies, and renews His people. This psalm calls us not to wait until we feel worshipful, but to remember who God is until worship rises again.Psalm 103 reminds us to remember His character, His forgiveness, His compassion, and His throne. Our lives are brief like grass, but His steadfast love is everlasting, and His throne is above every weakness, sin, sorrow, and fear. So today, read Psalm 103 and let your soul worship: bless the Lord, remember His mercy, and never forget what He has done.

https://square.link/u/UHRU92rp - Donate HereToday's reading takes us to Psalm 78, a historical psalm that calls God's people to remember and tell. It looks back over Israel's past so the next generation will not forget the works of the Lord, but will set their hope in Him. The past is not just history—it is a warning, a witness, and a safeguard for the future.Psalm 78 reminds us to tell what God has done, remember His faithfulness, beware of a drifting heart, and trust the Shepherd He provides. Idolatry and forgetfulness always lead to devastating consequences, but God remains faithful even when His people fail. So today, read Psalm 78 and do something simple and powerful: remember what God has done, then tell the next generation.

https://square.link/u/UHRU92rp - Donate HereToday's reading brings us to Hosea 14, the final chapter of this powerful prophecy. Hosea began with an unfaithful bride, but it ends with a faithful God calling His people to return. Israel's idols had betrayed them, their alliances had failed them, their strength had collapsed, and still the Lord speaks with mercy: come back, bring words of confession, renounce every false savior, and return to Me.Hosea 14 reminds us that God restores what sin has damaged. He heals, loves freely, refreshes like dew, makes His people fruitful again, and calls every hearer to choose the right path. So today, read Hosea 14 and take one more step toward holiness: return to the Lord, renounce every idol, and worship the God whose relentless love still brings wandering people home.

https://square.link/u/UHRU92rp - Donate HereToday's reading takes us to Hosea 13, where every false refuge is left in ruins. Baal cannot save, wealth cannot save, kings cannot save, armies cannot save, and idols cannot save. Israel stands guilty because her sin has not only offended God—it has destroyed her from the inside out.Hosea 13 reminds us that prosperity can produce pride, pride can produce forgetfulness, and forgetfulness can lead us to fight against the very God who came to help us. Yet even here, we see the greater hope: Israel could not conquer death, but Christ would. So today, read Hosea 13 and remember the Lord—because there is no Savior besides Him.

https://square.link/u/UHRU92rp - Donate HereToday's reading takes us to Hosea 12, where God refuses to let Israel hide behind their sacred heritage. They could speak of Jacob, Moses, Bethel, the prophets, and the Exodus—but inherited history was no substitute for present holiness. Israel carried Jacob's name, but they had forgotten Jacob's God.Hosea 12 reminds us that we cannot live off yesterday's faithfulness, someone else's obedience, or a family legacy of devotion. God is calling His people to return, remember His name, and stop mistaking prosperity for innocence. So today, read Hosea 12 and let it search your heart: do not hide behind your heritage—walk with God today and build a faithful one.

https://square.link/u/UHRU92rp - Donate HereToday's reading takes us to Hosea 11, where we see the heart of a brokenhearted Father. Israel was determined to leave God, but God was unwilling to surrender Israel. He remembers loving His son, calling him out of Egypt, teaching him to walk, feeding him, carrying him, and drawing him with cords of kindness—yet Israel kept running from the hands that had held them.Hosea 11 reminds us that God is not a cold-hearted judge eager to punish; He is a grieving Father whose love is deeper than Israel's rebellion. And this chapter points us to Jesus, the faithful Son who succeeds where Israel failed and bears judgment so wandering children can come home. So today, read Hosea 11 and remember: Israel persisted in rebellion, but God persisted in relentless love.

https://square.link/u/UHRU92rp - Donate HereToday's reading takes us to Hosea 10, where Israel uses God's prosperity to finance their idolatry. God planted the vine, watered it, and blessed it—but instead of giving the harvest back to Him, Israel used His gifts to build altars for false gods. Prosperity that does not become worship eventually becomes an idol.Hosea 10 reminds us that false gods always fail. Israel trusted kings, armies, golden calves, and fortified cities, but every lesser god was eventually carried away, exposed, or destroyed. So today, read Hosea 10 and ask the Lord to break up the fallow ground of your heart: do not waste His blessings, do not worship what can be carried away, and sow righteousness while there is still time.

https://square.link/u/UHRU92rp - Donate HereToday's reading takes us to Hosea 9, where judgment has arrived while Israel is still celebrating. They are rejoicing at their festivals, but Hosea interrupts the celebration with a funeral announcement. They are enjoying the gifts of God while giving credit to false gods, and the Lord declares that the land He gave them will no longer be theirs to enjoy.Hosea 9 reminds us that false celebration, rejected revelation, corrupted worship, and covenant rebellion all lead to exile. Israel became like the gods they worshiped, and their ability to recognize truth faded with their rebellion. So today, read Hosea 9 and ask the Lord to keep your heart tender: worship the true God, listen when He speaks, and become more like the One whose glory you behold.

https://square.link/u/UHRU92rp - Donate HereToday's reading takes us to Hosea 8, where Israel's broken covenant brings the warning that punishment is coming. They still used spiritual language and cried, “My God, we know you,” but their profession was loud while their obedience was absent. They had rejected God's law, replaced His authority, and redesigned religion to suit their own desires.Hosea 8 reminds us that empty religion cannot save and manufactured idols cannot replace the God who made us. Israel sowed the wind and reaped the whirlwind because they multiplied altars while forgetting their Maker. So today, read Hosea 8 and let it warn your heart: do not settle for words without obedience, religion without surrender, or worship that sounds spiritual but has forgotten God.

https://square.link/u/UHRU92rp - Donate HereToday's reading takes us to Hosea 7, where God exposes Israel's true condition beneath their hollow repentance. Their greatest threat was not Assyria outside the walls, but unrepentant sin inside their hearts. The corruption began at the top, with leaders marked by violence, drunkenness, conspiracy, and murder—and no one was seeking the Lord.Hosea 7 reminds us how dangerous spiritual decay can be when we no longer notice it. Israel was like an unturned cake, gray-haired without knowing it, a silly dove chasing every refuge but God, and a warped bow unable to fulfill its purpose. So today, read Hosea 7 and ask the Lord to make you aware of every compromise: stay in His Word, return to Him fully, and refuse to become comfortable while drifting away.

https://square.link/u/UHRU92rp - Donate HereToday's reading takes us to Hosea 6, where the first three verses open with a call to return to the Lord. Israel acknowledges that the same God who tore them can heal them, and the same God who struck them can bind them up. There is a glimpse of resurrection hope here, because God alone can bring life where sin has brought ruin.But Hosea 6 also warns us about hollow repentance—the kind that appears for a moment and disappears like morning dew. God is not looking for temporary emotion, empty ritual, or quick relief; He desires steadfast love and the knowledge of God. So today, read Hosea 6 and let the Lord examine your heart: return to Him fully, reject shallow repentance, and remember that when we sow sin, we reap judgment—but when we return to God, we find mercy.

https://square.link/u/UHRU92rp - Donate HereToday's reading takes us to Hosea 4 and 5, where the tragedy moves from Hosea's home to Hosea's homeland. God speaks, and His people reject Him. There is no truth, no steadfast love, and no knowledge of God in the land—only lying, stealing, murder, adultery, and spiritual rebellion. The people are destroyed not because knowledge was unavailable, but because they rejected the knowledge of God.Hosea 4 and 5 remind us that rebellion is not mainly inability; it is unwillingness. God speaks, the people reject, God warns, and eventually God withdraws. So today, read these chapters with a sober heart: do not ignore the God who is calling you, do not mistake His patience for permission, and return to Him while He is near.

https://square.link/u/UHRU92rp - Donate HereToday's reading takes us to Romans 9, where Paul carries a deep burden for Israel and points us back to Hosea. After showing that all mankind is guilty, that God saves, secures, and sanctifies by His grace, Paul turns his attention to the people of Israel and reminds us that God's promises have not failed. His mercy is His to give, and the Creator has authority over His creation.Romans 9 uses Hosea's language to show the stunning reach of God's love: those once called “not my people” are now called “my people.” In Christ, Jews and Gentiles are brought into the family of God, adopted by grace and loved with covenant mercy. So today, read Romans 9 and remember: if you have been bought by the blood of Jesus, you belong to Him.

https://square.link/u/UHRU92rp - Donate HereToday's reading takes us to Hosea 3, one of the most tender pictures of redeeming love in all of Scripture. God tells Hosea not merely to retrieve Gomer, but to love her again. She had run so far that sin had enslaved her, yet Hosea goes after her, pays the price, and brings her back.Hosea 3 reminds us that God does not simply rescue His people—He loves them. Our sin left us enslaved, undesirable, and unable to free ourselves, but Christ came to purchase His bride with His own blood. So today, read Hosea 3 and remember: the God of glory did not just rescue you from sin; He loves you, restores you, and brings you home.

https://square.link/u/UHRU92rp - Donate HereToday's reading takes us to Jeremiah 3, where God calls His people to return from their spiritual adultery. Judah had watched Israel fall, had heard the warnings, and had even seen outward reforms under Josiah—but the idols removed from the land had not been removed from their hearts. They spoke lovingly of God while living defiantly before Him.Jeremiah 3 reminds us that God is not after halfway reform; He is calling for true repentance. Idols always promise more than they can give, and sin eventually leaves the soul unashamed, deceived, and far from the Father's heart. So today, read Jeremiah 3 and hear the mercy in God's repeated cry: return, return, return.

https://square.link/u/UHRU92rp - Donate HereToday's reading takes us to Hosea 2, where God exposes the heartbreak of Israel's spiritual adultery. His people had chased after false lovers, believing they could provide what only the Lord could give. But every idol eventually leaves the soul empty, bruised, wasted, and forgetful of the God who has been faithful all along.Yet Hosea 2 does not end with rejection—it turns toward relentless pursuit. God says “I will” again and again, not only in judgment, but in restoration, mercy, covenant love, and renewed intimacy. So today, read Hosea 2 and remember: the false gods cannot satisfy, but the true God still pursues, restores, and calls His people back to Himself.

https://square.link/u/UHRU92rp - Donate HereToday's reading takes us to Exodus 34, where Moses returns to the mountain after Israel's rebellion with the golden calf. The first tablets were shattered because of sin, but the second tablets testify to God's covenant faithfulness. Israel had broken the covenant, but God's mercy was stronger than their rebellion.Exodus 34 reveals the heart of God: merciful, gracious, slow to anger, abounding in steadfast love, faithful, forgiving, and still perfectly just. He does not lower His holiness to show mercy; He satisfies His justice so mercy can flow. So today, read Exodus 34 and let the glory of God mark your life—destroy the idols, avoid compromise, and spend enough time in His presence that people can see the glow.

https://square.link/u/UHRU92rp - Donate HereToday's reading begins a new journey in Hosea 1, where God gives His people a living picture of His wounded love. Hosea is called to marry Gomer, and their broken marriage becomes a prophetic sign of Israel's spiritual adultery. God's people had chased after other gods, broken covenant, and wandered from the One who loved them.Yet even in a chapter full of judgment, the mercy of God still breaks through. The names of Hosea's children warn of coming judgment, lost mercy, and broken identity—but the chapter ends with restoration, forgiveness, and hope. So today, read Hosea 1 and remember: even when God's people run after lesser loves, His covenant love is still strong enough to restore what sin has shattered.

https://square.link/u/UHRU92rp - Donate HereToday's reading takes us to Revelation 22, where the story of Scripture reaches its glorious finish. The river of life flows from the throne, the tree of life stands restored, the curse is gone, and God's people finally see His face. What was lost in Eden is restored in Christ, and the greatest reward is not merely the city, the river, or the streets of gold—the greatest reward is Jesus Himself.Revelation 22 reminds us that the end of the Bible is not meant to produce fear, speculation, or obsession, but longing. The Spirit and the Bride say, “Come,” and the church's mission is to keep inviting people to Jesus until He returns. So today, read Revelation 22 and let your heart cry with John: “Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.”

https://square.link/u/UHRU92rp - Donate HereToday's reading brings us back to 2 Peter 3, where Peter reminds us that the Lord is not slow to fulfill His promise. What looks like delay to us is mercy from God. He is not late, confused, or trying to figure out what comes next; He is patient, holding open the door of repentance.2 Peter 3 reminds us that every sunrise, every sermon, every open Bible, and every breath is another mercy-filled invitation to turn to Christ. God's patience is not approval of sin—it is space for repentance. So today, read 2 Peter 3 and let the patience of God overwhelm you: He is not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.

https://square.link/u/UHRU92rp - Donate HereToday's reading takes us to Romans 2, where Paul brings the judgment of God from the cosmic level down to the personal level. He warns against the danger of hypocrisy—the kind of pretend religion that judges others while forgetting the holiness of God. The hypocrite remembers God's kindness, forbearance, and patience, but forgets that those mercies are meant to lead us to repentance.Romans 2 reminds us that God sees beyond appearances, weighs the motives of the heart, and judges with perfect righteousness. A pretend religion cannot save, and a seared conscience cannot guide. So today, read Romans 2 and ask the Lord to make your faith real: not outward performance, not religious pretending, but a life surrendered to His Word and shaped by true repentance.

https://square.link/u/UHRU92rp - Donate HereToday's reading takes us to Psalm 90, a prayer of Moses written from the wilderness, where life feels short, serious, and deeply dependent on God. Moses reminds us that the Lord is eternal, that man is temporary, and that our days must be numbered if we are going to live with wisdom.Psalm 90 calls us to see both the mercy and the majesty of God. Life is brief, but it is not meaningless when it is lived before the Lord. So today, read Psalm 90 and ask God to teach you to number your days, satisfy you with His steadfast love, and let the next generation see His glorious power through your life.

https://square.link/u/UHRU92rp - Donate HereToday's reading takes us to Psalm 33, a psalm that calls the righteous to praise the Lord and stand in awe of His Word. God speaks, and creation obeys. His Word is faithful, true, morally powerful, creatively powerful, and completely unmatched. The same God who made everything by His Word still rules over everything by His wisdom.Psalm 33 reminds us that the Lord's plans stand forever, His providence governs history, and His people are never sustained by their own strength. The war horse does not save, and human power cannot rescue; our hope is in the steadfast love of the Lord. So today, read Psalm 33 and let it lift your eyes: praise Him for His power, trust Him for His plans, rest in His providence, and remember that blessed is the people whose God is the Lord.

https://square.link/u/UHRU92rp - Donate HereToday's reading takes us to 2 Peter 3, where Peter reminds the church that Jesus is coming back and that His delay is not absence—it is mercy. Scoffers may mock, false teachers may twist the truth, and the world may continue as if nothing will ever change, but Peter calls believers to remember the Word, trust the promise, and live holy lives while we wait.2 Peter 3 reminds us that everything temporary will one day be dissolved, but righteousness will dwell forever with God's people. Prophecy is not given to satisfy curiosity; it is given to produce holiness. So today, read 2 Peter 3 and live like Jesus could return today—because one day, He will.

https://square.link/u/UHRU92rp - Donate HereToday's reading takes us to Jeremiah 23, where God confronts wicked shepherds and false prophets who have scattered His people and spoken lies in His name. Yet in the middle of that warning, God promises a righteous Branch from David's line—the true King who will reign wisely, execute justice, and be called “The Lord is our righteousness.”Jeremiah 23 reminds us that false teachers may speak confidently, but only God's Word carries God's authority. Any voice that excuses sin, twists truth, or claims God said what God did not say must be rejected. So today, read Jeremiah 23 and ask the Lord to make you discerning: know the Word, test every teaching by Scripture, and trust the righteous Branch who alone can lead His people in truth.

https://square.link/u/UHRU92rp - Donate HereToday's reading brings us back to 2 Peter 2, where Peter warns the church that false teachers do not usually arrive loudly denying everything at once. They come in secretly, twisting the Word, reshaping truth, and offering teachings that sound spiritual but are destructive. Their words may be polished, popular, and persuasive, but if they deny the sufficiency of Christ or distort the truth of Scripture, they are dangerous.2 Peter 2 reminds us that the church must examine the fruit and test every teaching by the Word of God. False words are like plastic fruit—they may look real from a distance, but they cannot nourish the soul. So today, read 2 Peter 2 with discernment: stay anchored to Scripture, reject every destructive heresy, and remember that false teachers have no place in the bride of Christ.

https://square.link/u/UHRU92rp - Donate HereToday's reading takes us to Numbers 22, where Balak tries to hire Balaam to curse the people God has blessed. Balak treats spiritual power like something that can be purchased and weaponized, while Balaam leaves the door open to compromise because his heart is drawn toward reward. God's word was clear: “You shall not curse the people, for they are blessed.”Numbers 22 reminds us that spiritual position does not guarantee spiritual perception. Balaam could speak about God and still miss what God was doing right in front of him. So today, read Numbers 22 with a sober heart: do not manipulate the things of God for personal gain, do not leave room for compromise, and remember that when the enemy cannot curse from the outside, he will try to corrupt from the inside.

https://square.link/u/UHRU92rp - Donate HereToday's reading takes us to Genesis 19, where the days of Lot show us the danger of compromise, lingering obedience, and a life shaped by the values of a wicked culture. Lot had settled in Sodom, risen in influence there, and lost spiritual weight with his own family. When the warning came, he hesitated, bargained, and lingered—even as judgment was at the door.Genesis 19 reminds us that God's mercy is real, but His warnings must not be ignored. Lot's story calls us to obey quickly, lead faithfully, and refuse to let the culture disciple our homes. So today, read Genesis 19 with sober attention: when God speaks, move; when He warns, listen; and when He calls you out, do not look back with longing at what He is delivering you from.

https://square.link/u/UHRU92rp - Donate HereToday's reading takes us to Genesis 7, where the flood comes and Noah's family is brought safely into the ark. God gives the warning, God provides the ark, God calls Noah in, and God shuts the door. Noah's obedience shows us what faith looks like when the world mocks, the timing feels strange, and the only thing to stand on is the Word of the Lord.Genesis 7 reminds us that judgment is real, but so is mercy. The ark points us to Christ—the only safe place from the wrath of God. So today, read Genesis 7 and remember: salvation is not found near the ark, around the ark, or admiring the ark from a distance; salvation is found in the refuge God Himself has provided.

https://square.link/u/UHRU92rp - Donate HereToday's reading takes us to 2 Peter 2, where Peter gives one of the strongest warnings in the New Testament against false teachers. After reminding us that Scripture is the Word of God carried along by the Holy Spirit, Peter warns that false teachers will also rise up, twisting truth, feeding corruption, and bringing destruction into the church from within.2 Peter 2 reminds us that the church must stay ready, stay discerning, and stay anchored to the Word. False teaching is not harmless; it poisons the bride of Christ and leads people away from Jesus. So today, read 2 Peter 2 with sober attention: humble yourself under the authority of Scripture, guard the truth, and refuse to make room for anything that dishonors Christ and harms His church.

https://square.link/u/UHRU92rp - Donate HereToday's reading takes us to Psalm 1, where the whole book of Psalms begins with the blessed life. The godly person does not walk in wicked counsel, stand in the way of sinners, or sit with scoffers. Instead, his delight is in the law of the Lord, and he meditates on God's Word day and night.Psalm 1 reminds us that the life rooted in the Word becomes like a tree planted by streams of water. It bears fruit in season, its leaf does not wither, and the Lord prospers what He has called it to do. So today, read Psalm 1 and ask the Lord to make you deeply rooted, wisely separated, joyfully planted, and fruitful in the season He has appointed.

https://square.link/u/UHRU92rp - Donate HereToday's reading brings us back to 2 Peter 1, where Peter points the church to something more solid than personal experience: the Word of God. Peter had seen the glory of Jesus on the Mount of Transfiguration, heard the voice of the Father, and witnessed majesty with his own eyes—yet he still directs believers to the prophetic Word as a lamp shining in a dark place.2 Peter 1 reminds us that Scripture is not man's opinion about God; it is the Word of God carried along by the Holy Spirit. The same voice that spoke on the mountain is the voice that speaks through the Scriptures. So today, read 2 Peter 1 and pay attention to the Word: open it, hear it, trust it, and let the voice of God shine light into every dark place.

https://square.link/u/UHRU92rp - Donate HereToday's reading takes us to Matthew 17, where Peter, James, and John see Jesus transfigured in glory. The One who had just spoken of suffering and death now shines with divine majesty, while Moses and Elijah stand with Him, pointing to the Law and the Prophets finding their fulfillment in Christ. Then the Father speaks from the cloud: “This is my beloved Son… listen to him.”Matthew 17 connects directly to 2 Peter 1, because Peter later says he was an eyewitness of Christ's majesty on that holy mountain. The God who gives a new heart in Ezekiel 36, grafts us into the vine in John 15, and supplies everything needed for godliness in 2 Peter 1 now opens our eyes to the glory of His Son. So today, read Matthew 17 and remember: the glorious Christ is the One who fuels, forms, and calls us to live a life that proves we have seen Him.

https://square.link/u/UHRU92rp - Donate HereToday's reading takes us to Ezekiel 36, where God speaks hope to His people in exile. After judgment, rebellion, and ruin, the Lord promises restoration—not because Israel earned it, but because His holy name will not fail. God declares that He will act, He will restore, He will cleanse, and He will bring His people back to Himself.Ezekiel 36 shows us the deeper work of salvation: God removes the heart of stone, gives a new heart, puts His Spirit within His people, and makes dead people fruitful. This connects beautifully to John 15 and 2 Peter 1: the renewed heart abides in Christ, and the abiding life bears the fruit of godliness. So today, read Ezekiel 36 and remember: fruitfulness begins when God does what only God can do—make the dead alive and give His people a new heart.

https://square.link/u/UHRU92rp - Donate HereToday's reading takes us to John 15, where Jesus teaches that He is the true vine and we are the branches. After 2 Peter 1 calls us to grow in faith, virtue, knowledge, self-control, steadfastness, godliness, brotherly affection, and love, John 15 shows us where that fruit comes from: not from trying harder, but from abiding in Christ.Jesus reminds us that a branch cannot bear fruit by itself unless it remains in the vine. Fruitfulness is the evidence of living union with Him, and spiritual barrenness is a warning sign that something is disconnected within. So today, read John 15 and ask the Lord to strengthen your inward life: abide in Him, receive from Him, and let His life produce fruit through you.

https://square.link/u/UHRU92rp - Donate HereToday's reading begins a new journey in 2 Peter 1, where Peter warns the church against the danger of false teaching by calling believers to grow in true faith. Before he confronts error, he reminds us that we have been saved, secured, and given everything we need for life and godliness through Christ. The Christian life is not stagnant; faith is meant to grow.Peter tells us to supplement our faith with virtue, knowledge, self-control, steadfastness, godliness, brotherly affection, and love. These are not additions to earn salvation, but evidence of a life being shaped by Jesus. So today, read 2 Peter 1 and ask the Lord to grow you: be good, be informed, be strong, be patient, be godly, be approachable, and let everything be marked by the love of Christ.

https://square.link/u/UHRU92rp - Donate HereToday's reading takes us to Psalm 78, a historical psalm that calls God's people to remember His works and tell the next generation. The goal is not merely to pass down information, but to help the coming generation set their hope in God, remember His commands, and refuse to become a stubborn and rebellious people who forget His faithfulness.Psalm 78 reminds us that the presence of God is not a token to be used, but the treasure to be worshiped. Israel's failures warn us not to treat God's gifts as greater than God Himself. So today, read Psalm 78 and take up the call: tell the coming generation what God has done, point them to Jesus, and make sure the gospel does not grow quiet on our watch.

https://square.link/u/UHRU92rp - Donate HereToday's reading brings us to Exodus 40, where the tabernacle is finally consecrated and the glory of the Lord fills the tent of meeting. After all the building, crafting, measuring, washing, anointing, and obeying, Moses finishes the work—and then God's presence comes down with such power that even Moses cannot enter.Exodus 40 reminds us that the presence of God is not casual, light, or ordinary. His presence is holy, weighty, transforming, and powerful enough to stop Moses at the door. So today, read Exodus 40 and ask the Lord to make you a person who does more than talk about wanting His presence—live like you are carrying His presence everywhere you go.

https://square.link/u/UHRU92rp - Donate HereToday's reading takes us to Numbers 9, where Israel celebrates the first Passover after being delivered from Egypt and learns to follow the cloud of God's presence. The Passover reminds them to remember the blood, remember the rescue, and remember the God who brought them out. But the cloud reminds them that the God who saved them is also the God who leads them.Numbers 9 gives us a powerful picture of daily obedience. When the cloud moved, Israel moved; when the cloud stayed, Israel stayed. So today, read Numbers 9 and ask the Lord for that kind of obedience: move when He moves, stay when He stays, and let His Word and Spirit guide every step of your life.

https://square.link/u/UHRU92rp - Donate HereToday's reading takes us to Psalm 24, the anthem of the King of Glory. David reminds us that the earth belongs to the Lord, and then asks the great question: who can ascend the hill of the Lord and stand in His holy place? The answer is the one with clean hands and a pure heart—outward obedience and inward devotion before a holy God.Psalm 24 points us to Jesus, the only One truly worthy to ascend, reign, and bring His people home. The gates are commanded to lift up their heads because the King of Glory is coming in, strong and mighty. So today, read Psalm 24 and let your heart seek His face: the King has risen, the King is reigning, and the King will bring His people into glory.

https://square.link/u/UHRU92rp - Donate HereToday's reading takes us to Exodus 40, where the tabernacle is finally raised and the glory of the Lord fills the dwelling place. After all the instructions, offerings, craftsmanship, priestly garments, consecration, rebellion, intercession, and restoration, Moses finishes the work—and then God fills the place with His presence.Exodus 40 points us forward to Jesus, who finished the greater work of redemption on the cross. Just as God's glory filled the tabernacle after Moses finished the work, the Spirit filled the room at Pentecost after Christ completed the work of salvation. So today, read Exodus 40 and remember: when God finishes the work, His presence fills the place—and through Christ, His Spirit now dwells with His people.

https://square.link/u/UHRU92rp - Donate Herehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOR-dihA4R0 - Sunday Message (32:40 message start)Today's reading brings us back to Exodus 28–30, where the priestly garments, consecration, and final tabernacle pieces point us again to Jesus. The priests were clothed, washed, anointed, and set apart, but even their ministry was only a shadow of the greater High Priest to come. Every garment, sacrifice, altar, and act of worship was telling the same story: we need a mediator, and God has provided one.Exodus 30 especially reminds us that the altar of incense points to prayer, praise, and worship rising before God. The bronze altar shows us sacrifice, but the golden altar shows us worship through a crowned and risen Savior. So today, read Exodus 28–30 and remember: Jesus is our High Priest, our sacrifice, our altar, and the only reason our prayers and praises can rise before the Father.

https://square.link/u/UHRU92rp - Donate HereToday's bonus reading takes us to Psalm 29, where David shows us the glory of the Lord over the storm. The voice of the Lord moves over the waters, breaks the cedars, shakes the wilderness, and still ends with peace. What begins in heaven and moves through the storm reminds us that God is never under the storm—He is enthroned above it.Psalm 29 reminds us that the Lord speaks to the natural man, strengthens the spiritual man, corrects the carnal man, and reigns over all things. His glory goes public through His voice, His holiness, His power, and His peace. So today, read Psalm 29 and lift your eyes above the clouds: whatever storm is beneath you, the King is still enthroned above you, and He gives peace to His people.