April 7 Romans 12:9 “Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good.” Comment: This short verse packs a powerful ethical and spiritual directive. Paul calls for a kind of love that is not just external or performative, but sincere and authentic. It must come from the heart. […]
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March 6 John 15:9 “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love.” Comment: This verse is one of the most tender revelations of Christ’s heart. Jesus tells us that the very love shared between Him and the Father—the purest, most perfect love—now extends to us. It’s
April 5 Proverbs 21:21 “Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor.” Comment: This proverb presents a divine paradox: the more we pursue righteousness and kindness—not for personal gain but out of love and reverence for God—the more we receive life, righteousness, and honor as byproducts. It echoes the teaching
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April 4 Psalm 36:5 “Your steadfast love, O LORD, extends to the heavens, your faithfulness to the clouds.” Comment: The psalmist uses the grandeur of the heavens and the sky to describe the limitless reach of God’s love and faithfulness. This isn’t just poetic exaggeration—it’s a reminder that God’s covenantal love (chesed) and trustworthiness
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April 3. Isaiah 12:2 Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for the Lord God is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation.” Commentary This verse is part of a song of praise following the prophecy of Israel’s deliverance. Isaiah moves from judgment to joy,
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April 2 Joshua 10:25 “And Joshua said to them, ‘Do not be afraid or dismayed; be strong and courageous. For thus the Lord will do to all your enemies against whom you fight.’” Commentary: This verse comes at a key moment after Joshua’s dramatic victory over a coalition of five Amorite kings. The
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April 1 Joshua 10:25 “And Joshua said to them, ‘Do not be afraid or dismayed; be strong and courageous. For thus the LORD will do to all your enemies against whom you fight.’” Commentary: In this passage, Joshua addresses the Israelite commanders after a significant victory over five Amorite kings who had formed
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March 31 Psalm 112:7 “He is not afraid of bad news; his heart is firm, trusting in the LORD.” Psalm 112 extols the virtues and blessings of the righteous person who fears the Lord and delights in His commandments. Verse 7 highlights the steadfastness of such an individual, emphasizing their resilience in
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March 29 Proverbs 18:10 “The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe.” This proverb offers a vivid image of divine protection. In the ancient world, a strong tower was a place of refuge during attack—elevated, fortified, and secure. Likewise, “the name of
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March 30 Isaiah 41:13 “Listen to me in silence, O coastlands; let the peoples renew their strength; let them approach, then let them speak; let us together draw near for judgment.” This verse opens a section where God asserts His authority and sovereignty, especially in contrast to the idols of the nations. The
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