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Today's Word

sunday, july 12 2026

Jesus lifted us up

Jesus brought us the most precious gift: the rescue from eternal sleep. Before knowing Him, we were spiritually asleep, lost in the shadows of sin and separation from God. But He came as the light that breaks through the darkness.

Through His life, death, and resurrection, Jesus offered all of us the opportunity to awaken to eternal life. He rescued us from the grip of spiritual death so that we could experience redemption and salvation.

Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross was the price paid to free us from the eternal sleep of sin. Now, we have the chance to live an abundant life in communion with God, awake to His infinite grace and love.

May we always remember Jesus’ gracious rescue, and may our hearts be full of gratitude for Him, who awakened us to the hope of eternal life by His side. Jesus is our light, our salvation, and our source of eternal life.

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

What Jesus did for us is similar to what He did for this boy. Before we met Christ, we were like dead, separated from God by sin. But Christ reached out His hand toward us and saved our lives. Today we can stand before God the Father and thank Him for all Jesus has done for us!

Read more about the life of Jesus and His resurrection:

Yesterday's Word

How to get rid of resentment

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
- Ephesians 4:32

Forgiving is not easy, but living with resentment is the worst option. Resentment robs us of joy and makes life bitter.

If you hold on to resentment, you will see that it will destroy your life. However, the Bible teaches us to get rid of this unpleasant and negative feeling through forgiveness. When you forgive, you choose to let go of bitterness and leave justice in God’s hands. Forgiveness heals wounds and restores relationships.

Is there a relationship you need to restore? Pray to God to fill you with love and help you forgive. Remember that forgiveness is not optional: God calls us to forgive just as He forgave us.

And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him, that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses. But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father in heaven forgive your trespasses.
- Mark 11:25–26 (NKJV)

Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do.
- Colossians 3:12–13

Cast out resentment and let God transform your life. Learn to forgive with Jesus’ help and live more joyfully!

Day Before Yesterday's Word

Do you trust in the power of God or of men?

This is what the Sovereign Lord, the Holy One of Israel, says:
“In repentance and rest is your salvation,
in quietness and trust is your strength,
but you would have none of it."
- Isaiah 30:15

Assyria attacked the people of Israel, and God, through the prophet Isaiah, encouraged the people to trust in Him and His power. God would work and deliver them; they only had to wait and trust. But no, the people put their trust in Egypt and hoped that the power of the Pharaoh would protect them. They preferred to see something happen immediately.

God only asked them to rest and trust in Him and His power, but the people chose to see action instead of waiting.

Often, we are the same. We know God is all-powerful, that we can trust Him to fight our battles and bring justice. But we choose to act, solve things our own way, or trust people who seem strong because it seems like a faster solution. We are not good at waiting and trusting.

However, trusting God is always the best choice. He knows what is best for us in every situation and loves us more than anyone else, so He only wants what is good for us. Are you in the middle of a battle or a difficult situation? Choose to trust God, in His love for you and His infinite power. Under His guidance, the solution will be the best, and you will live in peace, filled with His peace.

You will keep in perfect peace
those whose minds are steadfast,
because they trust in you.
- Isaiah 26:3

Prayer:

Father God, You are my stronghold.I come into Your presence putting my trust in You. I know that You fight my battles and will bring justice in every situations. Help me to grow stronger in my faith as I commit everything into Your mighty hands. In Your name I pray, Amen.

Take a moment to read: Bible Verses That Remind us That God is in Control