Romans 13:11–12 And do this, understanding the present time: The hour has already come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. Read the context The morning means it's time to get dressed. When you step out into the world, you need to be ready to go. Paul wants you to dress for the occasion. The day is coming...
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Matt. 24:42–44 “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come. But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what time of night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into. So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him. Read the context You're prepping for family to come over when you get the heads-up: "We'll be there in about 5 minutes." It's...
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Isaiah 2:1–3 This is what Isaiah son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem: In the last days:the mountain of the Lord’s temple will be established as the highest of the mountains; it will be exalted above the hills, and all nations will stream to it. Many peoples will come and say, “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the temple of the God of Jacob. He will teach us his ways, so that we may walk in his paths.” Read the context When you're not sure what you're waiting for,...
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Psalm 24:7–10 Lift up your heads, you gates; be lifted up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle. Lift up your heads, you gates; lift them up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. Who is he, this King of glory? The Lord Almighty— he is the King of glory. Read the context The parade stretched on for miles. Everyone wanted to celebrate the return of the king. The city couldn't...
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Phil. 4:10–13 I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through...
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Phil. 4:4–7 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Read the context When Paul writes about rejoicing from a Roman jail cell... it's not just a theory. It's faith in action. His...
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Mark 10:13–16 People were bringing little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them, but the disciples rebuked them. When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” And he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them. Read the...
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Philippians 1:3–6 I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Read the context Church isn't just a weekly gathering—it's a family God has established to bear one another's burdens and advance his kingdom together. Through shared faith, distance...
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Psalm 65:9–11 You care for the land and water it; —you enrich it abundantly. The streams of God are filled with water — to provide the people with grain, for so you have ordained it. You drench its furrows and level its ridges; — you soften it with showers and bless its crops. You crown the year with your bounty, — and your carts overflow with abundance. Read the context Dinner rolls, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, and a turkey. The table is covered in food on Thanksgiving. None of it...
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