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I Corinthians 1:7

6/10/2026

Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly wait for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed.

The most troublesome and difficult church that we see Paul dealing with is in Corinth. But it is not because they need something more from God. They have repented of their sins and believed on the Lord Jesus. They have been born-again by His Spirit. Their hope for the future is guaranteed in Christ. They need to know what God has granted them, see their own shortcomings and trust the Holy Spirit to help them work everything through. Sticky situations and messed-up lives are no hindrance to God’s working, but rather are the ideal context in which to see the display of His power. God has worked in us to desire His will . He has granted already the spiritual resources we need to live for Jesus.

Romans 1:7

6/9/2026

To all in Rome who are loved of God and called to be saints: Grace and Peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ,

Those who are loved of God and called to be saints need the power to serve God and the comfort of soul that can come only from the true God. The formal favor of God to the underserving sinner is already theirs. The deliverance from personal enmity with God has already occurred. The practical power needed to serve and the quietness of soul that flows from a true relationship with God are the ongoing gifts that the Holy Spirit gives to us as we seek to serve Jesus. This is Paul’s prayer for us as he opens his letter to the Romans. And we say, “Amen”! Come and dwell within us, Holy Spirit. Make real the presence of Jesus.

Acts 1:7

6/8/2026

He said to them, "It is not for you to know the times or the dates the Father has set by His own authority.

When and exactly how God will ultimately bring about His perfect purpose is none of our business. Knowing when someone is to do something produces a feeling of control in the person waiting for it to be done. It seems somehow to make us feel that they are accountable to us. God is not accountable to us. His Holy will makes Him entirely accountable to Himself. It will not be a holy whim. We praise You, Lord, that you know precisely what You purpose to do. From the foundation of the world, you set Your mind upon accomplishing Your purpose of redemption. In the fullness of time, you sent Your only begotten Son. We look forward to the future triumph of our Lord Jesus.

John 1:7

6/7/2026

He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all men might believe

All men may believe. Whosoever will may come. It is never a situation of permission to come to Jesus. He said come, and as far as permission was concerned, the door is wide open for us to embrace Jesus. Our problem is not permission, but willingness on our part to submit. We are dead in trespasses and sins. Our carnal mind is enmity against God. Our will is not willing to submit to His. Whosoever will may come; but we will not come. We must be born again. A heart for God must be planted in us by His Holy Spirit, that we might believe and be transformed. John came preaching to Jesus’ own people, but His own received Him not. Thank You, Holy Spirit, that we have received Jesus.

Luke 1:7

6/6/2026

But they had no children, because Elizabeth was barren; and they were both well along in years.

Many years of sadness and unanswered prayers. Zechariah and Elizabeth would have lived in some kind of compound, with children everywhere, since he was an active priest at the center of religion in Jerusalem. Having no children of their own would not open opportunities for them, as folk imagine for themselves in our time. They would have spent their entire married life wishing for and praying for children, and by now have resigned themselves to the fact that it was not going to be. Such is the background into which God brings His glorious purpose for their faithful lives. Lord, help us to remain faithful, even if we do not get what we always wanted. Help us to look to the Savior You provide in the person of Your Son, Jesus.

Mark 1:7

6/5/2026

And this was his message; "After me will come one more powerful than I, the thong of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie."

John announces what he knows about the One who is coming, but at the time he does not know much. Further guidance, an opened heaven and the voice of God Himself will flesh out what He knows of this One who is coming, and there will be details unfolding that will even make John wonder when he reaches the end of his ministry. John will remain until his end an Old Testament prophet. The New is unfolding, but John will not see it except from heaven after he is taken home. At this beginning, John does see the majesty and glory of the One who is coming and he longs from the heart for the coming of his Savior, Jesus.

Matthew 1:7

6/4/2026

Solomon the father of Rehoboam, Rehoboam the father of Abijah, Abijah the father of Asa.

Jesus’ right to the throne of David is being established at the very outset of Matthew’s account. Matthew begins with Abraham and presents the list of descendants in a way that organizes the individuals into three lists of fourteen. The concern is not to mention every individual in the lineage, but to make the connection certain and to enable easier memorization. We will learn of Jesus as the Son of God, the Savior of the world, but also as the king of Israel. God began to work His plan of salvation with Abraham, and the Jews were at center stage. In Romans eleven Paul the Apostle speaks of God’s future purposes to include the sons of Abraham in His ultimate bringing together of all things. We await with hope the coming of Jesus.

Malachi 1:7

6/3/2026

"You place defiled food on the altar". But you ask,"'How have we defiled You?' By saying tat the lord's table is contemptible."

The fact that the priests ask what is wrong with what they are doing is itself proof that they have no respect for God. They go through religious motions, reasoning from a purely human standpoint and are not even conscience-struck. “What difference does it make if the sacrificed animal is blind or crippled?” These men take their human rulers seriously, and they would never presume to offer to them a defective beast. But God is not real to them, and they have no respect at all for Him. Help us, Lord, to take You seriously. Subtle actions reveal what we really think. Draw near to us by Your Holy Spirit. Humble our proud hearts. Work in our hearts a genuine love and respect for Jesus.