Month: September 2025

1 Kings 22:1-53; Jeremiah 33:1-26; Hebrews 4:14-5:10

If that nation, against whom I have pronounced, turn from their evil, I will repent of the evil that I thought to do unto them. Jeremiah 18:8

There are few mental exercises as powerful as repentance. When we change our thoughts and intents from our own ways to the Lord’s ways, He reacts with immeasurable mercy and grace. There may be some self-made course of action which I have stubbornly set my heart upon today. May His wisdom enable me to forsake my thoughts and yield to Him about the way that I should take. —Rick Morse

Mold me and make me after Thy will,
While I am waiting, yielded and still. —Adelaide A. Pollard

1 Kings 21:1-29; Jeremiah 32:26-44; Hebrews 4:1-13

Nay; but I will surely buy it of thee at a price: neither will I offer burnt offerings unto the Lord my God of that which doth cost me nothing. 2 Samuel 24:24

David had sinned—and he entreated the Lord not to punish the people because of him. He purchased the threshing floor of a foreigner knowing that sacrifice must cost him something to be acceptable to the Lord. Sin needs atonement. Jesus paid the ultimate price to restore us to fellowship with God on the cross. Let that be the driving force of our worship and service to Him, even if it costs us much. After all, it cost our Lord everything! —Deborah Manera

Jesus paid it all, all to Him I owe;
Sin had left a crimson stain,
He washed it white as snow. —Elvina M. Hall

1 Kings 20:1-43; Jeremiah 32:1-25; Hebrews 3:1-19

What shall be done for the man whom the king delights to honor? Esther 6:6 NKJV

In this story, Haman comes to the king to ask permission to hang Mordecai on the gallows Haman had prepared. In divine providence, the king has just read an account of a kindness Mordecai extended to the king. Mordecai who is in the gate, in sorrow, is brought up and given royal splendor and acclaim, and ultimately given the place of honour. Haman is hung on the gallows he had prepared for Mordecai. This account in history reminds us of our Lord and Saviour, that Man of sorrows now exalted to the highest place and His cross the place of defeat for Satan. —Gary McBride

Look, ye saints, the sight is glorious; see the Man of Sorrows now;
From the fight returned victorious, every knee to Him shall bow.  —Thomas Kelly

1 Kings 19:1-21; Jeremiah 31:1-40; Hebrews 2:1-18

All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us all. Isaiah 53:6

The word “all” appears twice here. It is the first and last word of the verse. The first “all” is our condition as sinners. The second “all” is our position when we accept Christ as our Saviour. All our sins on Him were laid. So start with the first “all” in our verse and end with the second “all” and your life will be changed forever. —Robert Gentile

“All things are ready,” come,
The invitation’s given,
Through Him who now in glory sits,
At God’s right hand in heaven.  —Albert Midlane

1 Kings 18:1-46; Jeremiah 30:1-24; Hebrews 1:1-14

Nevertheless he would not drink it, but poured it out to the Lord. 2 Samuel 23:16 NKJV
Where are the nine? Luke 17:17

Three mighty men heard David’s longing for water from Bethlehem’s well. The Philistines were there yet they hazarded their lives to bring the drink. David poured it on the ground and in this worthy way showed respect for their valour. But what happens when our kindness is not appreciated? The Lord asked, “Where are the nine?” (Luke 17:17). One leper returned and received a double blessing, but all ten received healing. Knowing nine wouldn’t be thankful, the Lord still healed them. He knows your heart. You’ve done it for Him, just “pour it out to the Lord.” —David W. Oliver

Some work of love begun, some deed of kindness done,
Some wanderer sought and won, something for Thee. —S. D. Phelps

1 Kings 17:1-24; Jeremiah 29:1-32; Philemon 1:1-25

While he yet spake, there cometh one from the ruler of the synagogue’s house, saying to him, Thy daughter is dead; trouble not the Master. Luke 8:49

Jairus had sought the Lord in faith, believing that although his daughter was desperately ill, the Lord could resolve the situation. Then came the messenger from his house suggesting that all hope was lost. The situation seemed too far gone, even for the Lord, but that was simply not the case. How wonderfully did He work to restore life to the girl and both joy and relief to her parents! Sometimes we face circumstances that seem to have no solution but the Lord delights to handle “lost causes” and demonstrate His power for His glory and our good. —Philip A. Kaye

Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him! How I’ve proved Him o’er and o’er!
Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus! O, for grace to trust Him more! —L. Stead

1 Kings 15:33-16:34; Jeremiah 27:1-28:17; Colossians 4:2-18

That He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man. Ephesians 3:16 NKJV

Paul references the inner man multiple times. Many invest time and money in building a stronger physique. They have the mental focus and resolve to exercise strict discipline in this prioritized pursuit. Of course, being a good steward of our physical body is scriptural. But do I have the same intensity of desire and discipline to be spiritually strengthened with might and power? How much can I “bench press” for the Lord as the Spirit of God works in my life? —P. Ramsay

Channels only, blessed Master, but with all Thy wondrous power,
Flowing through us, Thou canst use us, every day and every hour.  —M. Maxwell

1 Kings 15:1-32; Jeremiah 26:1-24; Colossians 3:5-4:1

And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit. Ephesians 5:18

Every believer is permanently indwelt by the Holy Spirit. Yet, to obey the Lord’s command to be filled with the Spirit means to be fully under the Spirit’s control. It requires us to daily submit to Christ, confess our sins, spend time in God’s Word and prayer, and regularly fellowship with other believers. When one is filled with the Spirit they exhibit a zealous love for the Lord, a singing heart, a reverence for God, peaceful relationships, and a thankful, worshipful, and humble heart. Today’s filling does not provide for tomorrow so let us daily spend time with Christ. —George Ferrier

Jesus, fill now with Thy Spirit, hearts that full surrender know;
That the streams of living water from our inner self may flow. —Mary E. Maxwell

1 Kings 13:33-14:31; Jeremiah 24:1-25:38; Colossians 2:8-3:4

She lay at his feet until the morning. Ruth 3:14

Ruth spent a long day labouring in the field of Boaz, unaware of his compassion in instructing his workers to intentionally drop handfuls of grain for her to glean. By evening, she had an ephah of barley to show for it. However, when she had to lie quietly at the feet of Boaz, her kinsman-redeemer, she received twice as much. If for some reason the Lord retires you from His field of service for a time, and asks you to lie at His feet, be assured of a rich blessing
even there. Laid aside never means cast aside. —Clark Logan

All the way my Saviour leads me;
What have I to ask beside?
Can I doubt His tender mercy,
Who through life has been my Guide?  —Fanny J. Crosby

1 Kings 13:1-32; Jeremiah 23:1-40; Colossians 1:21-2:7

Surely He has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; Yet we esteemed Him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted. But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:4-5 NKJV

Reading about the sinlessness and subsequent suffering of Jesus, we realize He did not get justice, but thankfully neither do we. He took our place; He bore the punishment for our sins and because of this we are healed. May we thank the Lord today for what He suffered for us on the cross. —Janet Fleming

Grace is what God did for me when Jesus set me free,
Mercy is what He spared me from when Christ bore hell for me,
Peace, God’s wondrous gift He gave, it bought me liberty;
Mercy, grace, and peace; all three obtained through Calvary. —J. Fleming