Jul 04 2025

Today's Bible Verse

Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.

Today's Bible study

In this verse from 1 Corinthians, Paul addresses the issue of division among members of the church in Corinth. He knows that such division will prevent the church from being able to grow and accomplish the work of the Lord. Today, we should also work toward unity in our Christian relationships and our local church so that we can be as effective at sharing the Gospel as possible.

Paul was concerned about unity because when a church is unified, its members are able to make concentrated efforts toward specific goals. It is very difficult to change a community if only a few people are involved; but if many people get on board with that mission, they can have a huge impact. In addition, churches and Christian relationships are supposed to reflect the love of God. If they struggle to show the love of the Lord to their own members who also know the Lord, how much harder would it be for them to show love to outsiders and those who are not yet Christians?

Unity can be difficult to achieve because differences in opinions and personalities are inevitable. In addition, we live in a fallen world. Even Christians who are mature in their faith can occasionally get caught up in pride and their own interests, which ultimately leads to division. The enemy does not want the church to be unified and will seize upon the opportunity to capitalize on these weaknesses.

However, we can trust that the Lord will help us achieve unity. This begins in our own lives, looking for relationships that are broken and in need of repair. We should ask the Lord to show us how we can achieve unity in those. In church, we should do the same. When we put on the mind of Christ and strive for unity, the Lord will help us see the proper next steps.

Today, think about how you might be an instrument of unity. In a world that seems increasingly divided and opinionated, Christians can stand out with our humility and submission to the Lord in all things, and become a unified force that works to spread the love of the Lord throughout the nations.

Today's Prayer

Dear Lord, help me to bring a spirit of unity wherever I go. I do not want to cause division or confuse other Christians; I want to be an instrument of reconciliation and love in all times. Help me to join together, loving and honoring people in my church and my life just as Jesus would love them. In Jesus' name, amen.

Jul 03 2025

Yesterday's Bible Verse

And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work. :

Yesterday's Bible study

In this verse in 2 Corinthians, the apostle Paul writes that the Lord can make grace abound so that we are sufficient in all things. He is talking specifically about giving, and this verse indicates that we will always have what we need when we follow the Lord's prompting to give. We don't need to be afraid that following the Lord's command to be generous will leave us destitute; He will supply all of our needs.

Paul writes to assure the Corinthians they can have faith that the Lord will provide for them exactly what they need. In the same way, if the Lord asks us to give generously, we don't need to worry that He will forget about us or not care for us; we know that He will sustain us always.

The Lord has promised to sustain us in everything. We needn't be anxious about His provision over each and every one of our needs. Indeed, when we obey Him, we can trust that He is going before us in all things. He will make good on all His promises to us; every act of faithful generosity will be rewarded in due time.

Sometimes, however, it is difficult to see how the Lord will provide for us. It might seem as though he is hiding from us—but that is never the case. Indeed, Paul encourages the Corinthians to have confidence in the Lord's faithfulness. He recognizes that the greatest hindrance to obedience is not a desire to go our own way, but instead a refusal to trust that the Lord will fulfill all of the things that He has promised.

Today, if you are struggling to be generous or faithful in an area of your life, remember that the Lord is mighty and always faithful. We don't need to worry when we are seeking Him; we can trust that He will give us exactly what we need when we need it, sustaining us always.

Yesterday's Prayer

Dear Lord, there is no one like you. Thank you for defeating my worry and anxiety with truths about your character. When I think about your great love for me, I have no reason to be afraid of anything. Thank you for being who you are, Lord. In Jesus' name, amen.

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