Day 1 - Verse of the Day
Jude 24–25 (KJV): “Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.”
Devotional
Jude ends with a doxology that turns weary believers toward the God who keeps. The church faces real dangers, yet the final word is not fear; it is worship. God is able to keep you from falling; not that you never stumble in daily weakness, but that you will not be finally swept away. He guards your faith, strengthens your steps, and finishes what He begins. The promise reaches its peak in the next phrase, to present you faultless before His glory with exceeding joy. This is the heart of the gospel. Christ, our Savior, bore our guilt and gives us His righteousness, so that on the last day we will stand before the Holy One not trembling in shame, but radiant with joy.
Because this is true, today can be lived with courage and hope. Temptations may press, accusations may whisper, and burdens may feel heavy; still, the “only wise God” rules over all things with majesty, dominion, and power. Your perseverance rests in His preserving grace. Walk in repentance, cling to Christ by faith, use the means He provides, Scripture, prayer, fellowship, and trust that His keeping hand is stronger than your weakest moment. The doxology teaches our hearts to look up and to give God the glory now, while we wait for the joy that will never end.
Reflect
Father, You are able to keep me; hold my heart fast today. Fix my eyes on Christ, and lead me in repentance, obedience, and joy, until the day You present me faultless in Your presence. Amen.
See also: Psalm 121:3; John 10:27–29; John 6:39; 1 Peter 1:3–5; 1 Thessalonians 5:23–24;
Day 2 - Verse of the Day
2 Timothy 3:16 (KJV): “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.”
Devotional
Paul reminds Timothy that Scripture is not the product of human opinion but the breath of God. The word translated “inspiration” carries the sense of God breathed. This means the Bible bears the very life and authority of the Lord who spoke it. Because its source is divine, its usefulness is complete. It shapes what we believe, confronts what is false, puts us back on the right path, and trains us to keep walking in holiness.
This was written in a time of confusion and false teaching. The remedy was not novelty but the sacred writings Timothy had known since childhood. The same holds true today. When our hearts are pulled by news cycles, trends, or private feelings, the Word steadies us. Receive Scripture not as a set of tips but as the voice of the risen Christ. Open it with humility, allow it to search you, and let it lead you to repentance and renewed obedience.
Reflect
Father, please open my eyes to behold the wondrous things from your Word. Amen.
See also: 2 Peter 1:20–21; Matthew 5:18; Psalm 19:7–11; Hebrews 4:12; Isaiah 55:10–11; Acts 17:11
Day 3 - Verse of the Day
Isaiah 65:20 (KJV): “There shall be no more thence an infant of days, nor an old man that hath not filled his days: for the child shall die an hundred years old; but the sinner being an hundred years old shall be accursed.”
Devotional
Isaiah paints a picture of a world set right. In the renewed Jerusalem, there will be no infants who live only a few days, and no elders who leave their years unfinished. The phrase “the child shall die an hundred years old” is prophetic language for extraordinary longevity; a hundred years will seem like the vigor of youth. God’s blessing undoes the shortness and sorrow that come from the curse. Yet the verse also warns that unrepentant sin remains under judgment; a long life does not erase guilt apart from God’s mercy.
In Christ we glimpse the fulfillment of this promise. He bore the curse on the tree so that in Him we might receive blessing and the hope of resurrection. We still taste mortality, but we do so with a living hope that death will be swallowed up. Until that day, this verse steadies our hearts. It calls us to cherish life, to resist sin, and to invest our numbered days in righteousness, mercy, and truth. Years by themselves cannot make us right with God; only union with Christ can. To all who grieve lives cut short, the Lord pledges a future where loss does not have the last word.
Reflect
Lord Jesus, teach me to number my days with wisdom. Soften my heart, give me ears to hear Your Word, and lead me to walk in repentance and hope, that my years may be spent for Your glory. Amen.
See also: Isaiah 65:17; Isaiah 66:22–23; Isaiah 25:8; Zechariah 8:4–5; Isaiah 11:6–9; Psalm 91:16; Proverbs 10:27; Romans 8:18–23; 1 Corinthians 15:25–26, 54–57; Revelation 21:1–5; Revelation 22:1–3; 2 Peter 3:13
Day 4 - Verse of the Day
Proverbs 23:6-7 (KJV): “Eat thou not the bread of him that hath an evil eye, neither desire thou his dainty meats. For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he. Eat and drink, saith he to thee, but his heart is not with thee.”
Devotional
Solomon warns against receiving favors from a stingy host, a man with an evil eye. In Scripture this phrase points to a heart ruled by envy and miserly calculation. He may say all the right words at the table, but his inner ledger is running. The famous line, as he thinketh in his heart, so is he, is not a slogan for self help. It exposes the duplicity of a person whose inner life does not match his speech. God sees beneath polite hospitality and polished talk, and He weighs the heart.
This calls us to discernment and to integrity. Discernment, because not every invitation is loving, and not every gift is free from strings. Integrity, because the Lord calls His people to a wholeness where heart and words agree. In Christ we see the opposite of the begrudging host. Jesus welcomes sinners to His table at great cost to Himself, and He gives without reproach. Those who have received such grace are freed to practice sincere generosity, to speak truth without flattery, and to give in ways that reflect the open heart of our Savior.
Reflect
Lord Jesus, search my heart and make my love without pretense. Teach me to give freely, to speak truthfully, and to receive wisely. Let my words and my inner life agree, so that my table reflects Yours. Amen.
Day 5 - Verse of the Day
Psalm 73:25 (KJV): “Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee.”
Devotional
Asaph wrote Psalm 73 after confessing that his feet had almost slipped. He envied the prosperity of the wicked until he entered the sanctuary and saw their end. In that light, verse 25 rises like a summit. The worshiper looks around heaven and earth and finds that nothing compares to God Himself. Not merely God’s gifts, but God’s presence and steadfast love are the believer’s good.
“Whom have I in heaven but thee” is not a denial of heaven’s joys; it is a confession that God is the joy of heaven. “There is none upon earth that I desire beside thee” does not despise earthly blessings; it puts them in their proper place. When our hearts run after status, comfort, or the approval of others, envy grows and faith wavers. But when God is our portion, our desires are re-ordered. In Christ we are brought near, our guilt is removed, and we learn to say with Asaph that nearness to God is our good, and that our hearts and flesh may fail, yet God is the strength of our heart and our portion forever.
Reflect
Lord Jesus, draw my heart to the Father. Strip away rival desires, teach me to desire You above all, and satisfy me with Your steadfast love today. Amen.
Day 6 - Verse of the Day
Psalm 118:8 (KJV): “It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.”
Devotional
This short line sits at the very heart of Scripture, both literally in the center of our English Bibles and spiritually in its message. The psalmist sets a clear contrast: human strength, wisdom, and approval cannot bear the weight of our hope; only the Lord can. People may help, and structures can serve, yet none can save. Trusting in the Lord is not a vague optimism, it is a settled confidence in the character of the covenant God who keeps His promises, rules over nations, and draws near to His people.
In daily life we feel the pull to lean on what looks solid, a bank balance, a mentor, a plan, a platform. These are gifts, but they make poor gods. When doors close or people fail us, this verse steadies our steps. Christ has already carried our greatest need at the cross and conquered our greatest fear in the resurrection. If He did not withhold Himself, we can entrust to Him the unknowns of today. Faith does not ignore means, it simply refuses to make them the master. We work diligently, we receive counsel, we use resources, yet our confidence rests in the Lord who is our help and our shield.
Reflect
Lord Jesus, pry my fingers from lesser trusts. Teach me to rest my heart in You, to receive people and plans as gifts, and to place my full confidence in Your faithful care. Amen.
Day 7 - Verse of the Day
John 16:2 (KJV): “They shall put you out of the synagogues; yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service.”
Devotional
Jesus prepared His disciples for a costly allegiance. He did not promise applause, He promised Himself. In this sober word, our Lord unveils a pattern that has echoed through the centuries: the faithful are often treated as enemies, and those who harm them may believe they serve a higher good. The cross-shaped path is not an accident of history, it is the road He walked and the road He told us to expect.
Today many of our brothers and sisters worship in whispers, gather in hidden rooms, and carry the name of Jesus at great personal risk. Their trials are not far from us; they are our family in Christ. When one part of the Body suffers, all suffer. Let their witness steady our hearts. Their courage exposes our comfort, their endurance calls us to a purer love, their hope lifts our eyes to the risen Christ who keeps His people and vindicates His truth.
Awareness must become intercession and action. Pray for persecuted believers to stand firm in the faith, to be filled with the Spirit’s comfort, and to see the gospel run swiftly. Pray for captors and persecutors to be turned from darkness to light. Consider how you might help, whether through generous giving, wise advocacy, or practical care for refugees and families left behind. The Lord of the harvest sees, and He is not unjust to forget the work of love shown to His saints.
Reflect
Lord Jesus, strengthen Your church under pressure. Give our suffering brothers and sisters courage, protection, daily bread, and joy in the Holy Ghost. Teach us to remember them as if chained with them, and to love not our lives even unto death. Show me one concrete way to pray, give, or serve this week for the persecuted church. Amen.