25th MARCH 2023 — The Lord spoke his word to me, saying: “Before I ·made [formed] you in your mother’s womb, I ·chose [knew] you. Before you ·were born [came out of the womb], I ·set you apart for a special work [consecrated you]. I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” …

24th MARCH 2023 — Grace, mercy, and peace shall be with us from God the Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love. 2 John 1:3 AFV In our verse for today, John prays a blessing over his readers. He invokes three key concepts: grace, mercy…

23rd MARCH 2023 — For the [true] love of God is this: that we do His commands [keep His ordinances and are mindful of His precepts and teaching]. And these orders of His are not irksome (burdensome, oppressive, or grievous). 1 John 5:3 AMPC If you can imagine good things for yourself, what about…

22nd MARCH 2023 — Beloved, let us love one another, for love is (springs) from God; and he who loves [his fellowmen] is begotten (born) of God and is coming [progressively] to know and understand God [to perceive and recognize and get a better and clearer knowledge of Him]. 1 John 4:7 AMPC Each…

21st MARCH 2023 — Then she said, I have found favor in your eyes, my lord, for you have comforted me and spoken kindly to your servant, though I am not one of your servants. And at mealtime Boaz said to her, Come here and eat some bread and dip your morsel in the…

20th MARCH 2023 — Then she fell on her face and bowed herself to the ground, and said to him, “Why have I found grace in your eyes, that you should take notice of me, since I am a foreigner?” [Ruth 2:10 AFV] Why have I found grace in your eyes, that you should…

19th MARCH 2023 — See which part of the field they are harvesting, and then follow them. I have warned the young men not to treat you roughly. And when you are thirsty, help yourself to the water they have drawn from the well.” [Ruth 2:9 NLT] Looking at the story of Ruth and…

18th MARCH 2023 — For the Lord GOD will help Me; therefore I have not been disgraced. On account of this I have set My face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be ashamed. [Isaiah 50:7 AFV] As Jesus' followers, we learn about the wondrous and mysterious ways of God…

17th MARCH 2023 — I will bless you with a future filled with hope — a future of success, not of suffering. You will turn back to me and ask for help, and I will answer your prayers. …