September 24—Light The word for today is light. “The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining ever brighter till the full light of day” (Prov. 4:18). “Again therefore Jesus spoke to them, saying, ‘I am the light of the worl...
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September 25—Darkness The word for today is darkness. “Some sat in darkness and the deepest gloom, prisoners suffering in iron chains” (Ps. 107:10). “Even in darkness light dawns for the upright, for the gracious and compassionate and righteous ma...
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September 26—A Pearl for Today “And now little children, abide in Him, so that when He appears, we may have confidence and not shrink away from Him in shame at His coming” (1 John 2:28). SHAME ON YOU? One morning before the kids had left for school,...
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September 27—Success The word for today is success. “Then he prayed, ‘O Lord, God of my master Abraham, give me success today, and show kindness to my master Abraham’” (Gen. 24:12). “In everything he did he had great success, because the Lord ...
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September 28—Second Coming The words for today are second coming. “You too be patient; strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand” (James 5:8). “He who testifies to these things says, ‘Yes, I am coming quickly.’ Amen. Come, ...
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September 29—Revival The word for today is revival. “Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you? Show us your unfailing love, O Lord, and grant us your salvation” (Ps. 85:6-7). “Come, let us return to the Lord. He has torn u...
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September 30—Godliness The word for today is godliness. “For kings and all who are in authority, in order that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. … but rather by means of good works, as befits women making a claim to...
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October 1—Advocate The word for today is advocate. “For there is one God, and one mediator also between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave Himself as a ransom for all, the testimony borne at the proper time” (1 Tim. 2:5-6). “His eyes are ...
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October 2—Foundation The word for today is foundation. “My own hand laid the foundations of the earth, and my right hand spread out the heavens; when I summon them, they all stand up together” (Isa. 48:13). “Father, I desire that they also, whom T...
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October 3—A Pearl for Today “And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offense toward God, and toward men” (Acts 24:16 KJV). GUILTY OR NOT GUILTY? My daughter Donna and I were shopping at the mall in our hometown of Tyle...
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