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Today's Word

sunday, april 12 2026

Jumping for the Lord

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.
- Colossians 3:23

Nicola Olyslagers is an Australian high jump athlete. Watching her jump is incredibly inspiring. She spreads her arms, smiles broadly, and shouts words of encouragement. With a smile on her face, she begins her approach. After jumping and she often succeeds, she runs to write in her journal what she felt, what she did well, and what she can improve.

What’s interesting about this young woman is that she is an evangelical Christian who faithfully witnesses to her faith in God. She jumps with the Lord and for the Lord, to make His love known wherever she goes. She encourages other athletes and young people to seek God and live for Him. The stadium is her place of ministry, where she impacts others with the love of God.

What talent has God given you that you can use to show His love to those around you? Can you bake delicious cakes? Are you really good at math? Do you enjoy driving your car? Out of love for God and to advance His Kingdom, you can give your cakes to people in need, tutor marginalized children in math, or use your car to transport sick elderly people who have no family nearby.

God has given all of us special talents and abilities that we can use to show His love and bless others. Start using your gifts to inspire others in their walk with Jesus, and you will see the joy of the Lord grow within you.

For this is what the Lord has commanded us:
“‘I have made you a light for the Gentiles,
that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth.
- Acts 13:47

Yesterday's Word

Accumulate the treasures that remain

Sometimes we hear or read about people who have a mental disorder that causes them to hoard things at home. They keep large amounts of items they don’t even need and consider this normal. They often justify it by saying that perhaps one day they might be useful for something.

The reality is that many people, whether or not they have this disorder, feel more secure when all their needs are met in abundance. Having many possessions gives them peace. But as children of God, we must be careful. We should not place our hope in earthly riches. Our greatest wealth, the treasures we truly need to accumulate are the eternal ones, those of heaven.

Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
- Matthew 6:19–21

Storing up treasures in heaven is achieved by living for God, seeking His will, and giving importance to what matters to Him. The most important thing to God is that everyone be saved, that they receive the forgiveness of their sins and draw near to Him. Therefore, the best way to store up treasures in heaven is to share the message of the gospel with everyone around us.

Examine your heart today to see what treasures you are storing up. Find ways today to show God’s love to others. Start storing up treasures that will last forever.

Day Before Yesterday's Word

Talk to God

The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous,
and his ears are attentive to their cry;
- Psalm 34:15

God longs for us to talk to Him, whether we are happy or sad, courageous or weary. Maybe you feel sad or discouraged today and don’t know how to overcome the heaviness in your heart. Perhaps an unexpected problem has arisen in your life and your spirit has fallen. The Bible guides you to bring your burdens to God:

Cast your cares on the Lord
and he will sustain you;
he will never let
the righteous be shaken.
- Psalm 55:22

Or maybe you are joyful and content with your life’s circumstances. Perhaps right now you feel like the most blessed person in the world and have an unending desire to sing and dance. Lift up prayers of praise and thanksgiving!

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
his love endures forever.
- 1 Chronicles 16:34

Whatever your mood may be at this moment, do not forget the One who loves you more than anyone else, God. Talk to Him; share your joys as well as your sorrows. Ask for guidance in the decisions you need to make. Give thanks for the good things in your life.

When you pray or talk with God, you can express your feelings, hear His voice, and feel His presence in the midst of whatever is happening to you. Don’t let this day end without taking a little time to talk with God.

Trust in him at all times, you people;
pour out your hearts to him,
for God is our refuge.
- Psalm 62:8