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Today's Word

friday, march 27 2026

Jesus lifts us up

The spirit shrieked, convulsed him violently and came out. The boy looked so much like a corpse that many said, “He’s dead.” But Jesus took him by the hand and lifted him to his feet, and he stood up.
- Mark 9:26–27

In Mark 9:14–29, we read about a boy possessed by demons who was set free by the power of Jesus. Jesus rebuked the impure spirit, cast it out, and the young boy was completely delivered.

What Jesus did for us is similar to what He did for that boy. Before we knew Christ, we were dead separated from God and enslaved by sin. But Christ reached out His hand toward us and saved us. He delivered us from death and gave us true life.

Today we can stand before God the Father and give thanks for all Jesus has done for us! Let us never underestimate the work the Lord has done in our lives. May we not grow used to living each day with the Lord without being in awe of His redemptive work in us or sharing His love with others.

Has Jesus raised you up, transformed you, saved you? Take a moment now to thank Him and renew your love for Him. Remember what Christ has done for you, tell others about His love and power, and live each day for Him.

I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
- Galatians 2:20

Yesterday's Word

Take heart and be courageous: God will act

Be strong and take heart,
all you who hope in the Lord.
- Psalm 31:24

Although we would like God to answer our prayers immediately and work without delay to give us what we long for, that is not always the case. Sometimes, we have to wait and that isn’t easy. There’s a saying that “waiting brings despair,” but the children of God must never lose hope.

The verse above is found in Psalm 31. It encourages us to remain firm and strong in the Lord, even when we must wait for Him to answer our prayers or intervene in a situation.

Psalm 31 is a precious psalm of trust that begins with a cry:

In you, Lord, I have taken refuge;
let me never be put to shame;
deliver me in your righteousness.
Turn your ear to me,
come quickly to my rescue;
be my rock of refuge,
a strong fortress to save me.
- Psalm 31:1–2

David, the psalmist, waited for God's intervention but he did so with confidence. He cried out to God knowing he could stand firm in the Lord, his strong rock. We don’t know exactly what David was facing at that moment. He went through many hardships in life, yet his trust in God never wavered.

Are you going through a difficult moment right now? Take courage and be strong! Come to God with confidence, because the Lord Almighty is with you and He will act. Stand today with a strengthened heart and a faith-filled spirit. Renew yourself with the assurance that God, your strong rock, will work on your behalf.

Day Before Yesterday's Word

Become an expert in prayer

To demolish a building, demolition experts place explosives in strategic locations so that everything falls at once and in the best possible way.

In the Christian life, prayer is like dynamite. When we pray strategically, the enemy's strongholds fall. That’s why it’s so important to learn more about prayer. Do you want to grow spiritually and strengthen your prayer life? See what the Word of God says:

Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.
- Matthew 26:41

If you want to overcome temptation, be spiritually alert and pray frequently to the Father. He will strengthen you and help you live a victorious life.

God encourages us in His Word to pray at all times. He does this because He acts powerfully when He hears the prayers of His children. He wants to answer our prayers!

And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.
– Ephesians 6:18

If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.
– John 15:7

Therefore, if you want to see God working in you and through your life, maintain a healthy prayer life. Talk to God about yourself and your family, your problems, your desires, and ask Him what He wants from you. Become an expert in prayer and witness the power of God.

Do you want to be a prayer expert? See: