Jul 05 2025

Afternoon Bible Verse

Blessed is the man that trusteth in the Lord, and whose hope the Lord is. For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and that spreadeth out her roots by the river, and shall not see when heat cometh, but her leaf shall be green; and shall not be careful in the year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit.

Afternoon Bible study

One of the oldest trees in the world is a Great Basin bristlecone pine in the White Mountains of California. Researchers believe it is more than 4,845 years old. This type of tree is known for its clonal properties. When its trunk begins to die, a new shoot forms from the old trunk's roots and takes its place. Each trunk only reaches about 30 years before dying. However, the root system beneath the tree keeps growing.

As Christians, our roots keep us connected to God, even when other parts of our lives may be suffering. In Jeremiah, we're reminded that we may experience difficult seasons, but we can still be fruitful because our faith is nourished by the Lord.

According to this afternoon's verse, trust and hope are the basis of a healthy relationship with God. When we depend entirely on God for everything we need, we learn to trust Him to provide for us in every way.

Our growth during difficult times is a testament to others of God's faithfulness and sustaining power. While our earthly life is temporary, the relationship with God that we are establishing here on Earth is eternal.

Afternoon Prayer

Dear Jesus, thank you for your faithful love in my life. I can put all of my trust in you, knowing that you are with me. When I face difficult seasons of life, draw me close as I learn to depend on you. I am so thankful for your faithfulness, Jesus. In your name, amen.

Jul 04 2025

Yesterday Afternoon's Bible Verse

By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another. :

Yesterday Afternoon's Bible study

While Jesus was on Earth, He exemplified love in every action. He demonstrated love to everyone, no matter how the rest of the world viewed them. When He returned to Heaven, His disciples became the only physical representation of His love on Earth—and today, we are His disciples.

This can be an overwhelming thought. How can we love like Jesus when it is difficult or when we don't want to? Without God's help, we can't.

The truth is that some people are hard to love. Some resist when people show kindness or act thoughtfully toward them. Some might even push others away because they have never experienced that type of genuine love. We can't make others accept love if they don't want to receive it. This has been the conflict from the beginning of time.

God has always loved us. He has wanted a relationship with us, even when we rejected Him. But His love keeps reaching out to us. The Bible says that His love pursues us. God's mercy and grace follow us all the days of our lives, whether we choose to receive it or not. (Psalm 23:6) God displays an amazing and unfathomable love for His people.

When we love others the way God loves us, we are reflecting His heart to a world that is desperate to be loved and accepted. Even though our love might be rejected, we should continue to love others the way God loves us. And as God loves others through how we live, the world will know that we are His disciples.

Yesterday Afternoon's Prayer

God, make me aware of those around me who need to experience your love. I have never done anything to deserve your love. So, I am eternally grateful for your kindness to me when I didn't deserve it. There are people in my life who can be difficult to love. Help me see past their hard exterior and see the person you see—your child. Fill me with your love so it pours out of my life and into the lives of everyone around me. I am so thankful for your love. Help me to never take it for granted. In Jesus' name, amen.
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