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BE READY, FOR THE LORD WILL COME UNEXPECTEDLY

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July 22,2026 Scripture Reading: 2 Peter 3:10 (NKJV) "But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night, in which the heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements will melt with fervent heat; both the earth and the works that are in it will be burned up." Matthew 24:36-44; Mark 13:32-37; 1 Thessalonians 5:2-6; Matthew 25:1-13. One of the greatest truths every believer must never forget is that the Day of the Lord is certain, but its timing is unknown. The Apostle Peter describes it as coming "like a thief in the night." A thief does not announce his arrival or send a schedule ahead of time. He comes unexpectedly. In the same way, the return of Christ will catch many by surprise. Sadly, throughout history, many individuals have claimed to know the exact date and time of Christ's return. Some have even persuaded people to sell their possessions and abandon their daily responsibilities in anticipation of a predicted day that never came. Such p...

RESTORED TO GOD'S DIVINE ORDER

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July 21,2026 We live in a society where God's original order has been turned upside down. Many now worship the very things God created for mankind to rule over. Some bow before carved images made from trees that God intended to serve humanity (Genesis 1:29). Others revere animals that God commanded man to manage and care for. Some even live in fear of birds that fly in the sky. How did this happen? Everything changed because of the fall of man. When Adam sinned, his focus shifted from God to himself. He lost the intimacy he once enjoyed with his Creator. When God called, "Where are you?" (Genesis 3:9), it was not because God did not know Adam's location, but because Adam had changed his spiritual position. His reply, "I was afraid... so I hid myself," revealed the entrance of fear into the human race. From that moment, humanity began to live under fear instead of walking in the authority God had originally given. Believers must understand that every created ...

TRUSTING THE ROCK THAT CANNOT BE SHAKEN

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July 17,2026. Psalm 125:1–2; Matthew 7:24–25; Psalm 18:2; Psalm 27:2; Psalm 124:6–8; Proverbs 3:5–6; Jeremiah 17:7–8. Yesterday, we established that building our lives on Jesus Christ—the Chief Cornerstone and the Solid Rock through His Word—is what gives us strength, stability, and an unshakable foundation when the storms of life arise. Today, we will go a step further by looking at what truly keeps a believer steadfast in every season. The hymn writer declared: "On Christ the solid Rock I stand; all other ground is sinking sand." However, there is a difference between standing on the Rock and trusting the Rock. Many profess Christ, but only those who completely trust Him remain unshaken when trials come. The psalmist declared: "Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abides forever. As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the LORD surrounds His people from this time forth and forever." (Psalm 125:1–2) Notice that the p...

Building on the Rock: The Word Before the Gifts

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July 16,2026  Matthew 7:24–27; Ephesians 2:20; 1 Corinthians 3:11; John 1:1–4; 2 Timothy 2:15; Colossians 2:6–7 Imagine a man who desperately needs a place to live, yet instead of building a house, he spends all his time installing electricity. He erects electric poles, strings wires, fixes bright bulbs, purchases a television and other appliances, but never lays a foundation or builds a home. What value is electricity without a house? Sadly, this picture describes the condition of many believers today. Many pursue spiritual gifts, positions, and outward manifestations while neglecting the most important work of all—building their lives on Jesus Christ, the Chief Cornerstone. Every building begins with a foundation. Block is laid upon block, but the entire structure depends on the cornerstone and the foundation beneath it. The Scripture declares that Jesus Christ is the Chief Cornerstone (Ephesians 2:20). He is also the Rock upon which every wise man builds (Matthew 7:2...

STANDING FIRM IN THE BATTLE: The Power of Long-Suffering and Endurance

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July 15,2026 Every battle demands endurance. Have you ever watched two boxers in the ring and seen one avoid every single punch? Have you ever watched wrestlers and found one who never experiences defeat or resistance? In warfare, have you ever heard of an army that fights without casualties? The answer is no. As long as there is a battle, there will be opposition. Victory is not determined merely by avoiding blows, hiding from the enemy, or running from hardship. While wisdom and strategy are essential, the outcome often belongs to the one who can endure the pressure, rise after every blow, fight skillfully, and wisely use the resources available. Battles are won by those who refuse to give up. The Christian life is no different. One of the fruits of the Spirit listed in Galatians 5:22–23 is long-suffering (patience). Sadly, many believers have adopted the mentality of a fast-food generation. They want immediate answers, instant miracles, and quick breakthroughs. Few are willing to wa...

The Wife of Uriah: A Solemn Reminder That Sin Leaves Lasting Consequences

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July 13,2026 Have you ever noticed something remarkable in the genealogy of Jesus? Among the women mentioned—Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, and Mary—one woman is not called by her name. Instead, Matthew refers to her as "the wife of Uriah" (Matthew 1:6). That was not accidental. It reminds every reader of David's greatest moral failure and the lasting consequences that followed. As you read 2 Samuel 11, one thing stands out. The narrative records no words from Bathsheba attempting to restrain David or call him back to his senses. Unlike Joseph, who fled from Potiphar's wife (Genesis 39:7–12), and unlike Tamar, the daughter of David, who resisted, pleaded with Amnon, and warned him not to commit such a disgraceful act (2 Samuel 13:12–13), no such resistance is recorded from Bathsheba in the biblical account. Whether because of fear, the king's authority, or other circumstances, the Scripture simply remains silent. The focus of the passage is David's sin. He ab...

The Word of God: Your Sword of Victory and Rest

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July 11,2026 Scripture Focus: Hebrews 4:12; Joshua 1:8; Ephesians 6:17; Revelation 1:16; John 6:63. Are you troubled, confronted, or oppressed by the enemy? Are recurring nightmares leaving you fearful, sorrowful, and discouraged? Do the circumstances surrounding your life seem to point only to failure, delay, and retrogression? If so, the answer is not found in fear or despair but in the living and powerful Word of God. The Word of God is the anchor of the believer's soul and carries the power that brings rest, victory, and divine intervention. Every force of darkness must surrender to the authority of God's Word. "For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword..." (Hebrews 4:12). Nothing is hidden from His sight; therefore, no invisible power can withstand the authority of His Word. God commanded Joshua, "This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night... then you will make your...