September 5—A Pearl for Today “Paul, a bond-servant of Christ Jesus …” (Rom. 1:1) “Paul and Timothy, bond-servants of Christ Jesus …” (Phil. 1:1) “James, a bond-servant of God …” (James 1:1). “Simon Peter, a bond-servant and apostle ...
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September 8—Test The word for today is test. “Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to him, ‘Abraham!’ ‘Here I am,’ he replied. Then God said, ‘Take your son, your only son, Isaac, whom you love, and go to the region of Moriah. Sacrifi...
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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 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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November 3—Diligence The word for today is diligence. “Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life” (Prov. 4:23). “Therefore, beloved, since you look for these things, be diligent to be found by Him in peace, spotless and bl...
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November 13—Knowledge The word for today is knowledge. “For this reason also, since the day we heard of it, we have not ceased to pray for you and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, ...
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December 2—Morning The word for today is morning. “O Lord, be gracious to us; we long for you. Be our strength every morning, our salvation in time of distress” (Isa. 33:2). “He is like the light of morning at sunrise on a cloudless morning, like ...
Continue ReadingDecember 14—Castaway The word for today is castaway. “You therefore, beloved, knowing this beforehand, be on your guard lest, being carried away by the error of unprincipled men, you fall from your own steadfastness” (2 Pet. 3:17). “Nevertheless...
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December 15—Demons The word for today is demons. “And do not give the devil an opportunity” (Eph. 4:27). “You believe that God is one. You do well; the demons also believe, and shudder” (James 2:19). “For we wanted to come to you—I, Paul, mo...
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The word for today is growth. “Like newborn babes, long for the pure milk of the word, that by it you may grow in respect to salvation, if you have tasted the kindness of the Lord” (1 Pet. 2:2-3). “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and...
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