Thursday, July 9
Imperfect Understanding
Mark 8:27-33

But turning and looking at his disciples, he rebuked Peter and said, “Get behind me, Satan! For you are setting your mind not on divine things but on human things.” Mark 8:33 NRSVue

Prayer: Today, Lord, in the midst of stillness and quiet moments help me to set my mind on divine things. Help me to wait in expectation that we will understand it all better by and by. Amen.

Wednesday, July 8
God Is Near the Brokenhearted
Psalm 34:10-22

When the righteous cry for help, the LORD hears, and rescues them from all their troubles. Psalm 34:17 NRSVue

Our God is an active listener.

Tuesday, July 7
God Delivers from All Fear
Psalm 34:1-9

I sought the LORD, and he answered me, and delivered me from all my fears. Psalm 34:4 NRSVue

Be intentional about going after God.

World Kiswahili Language Day
https://www.un.org/en/observances/kiswahili-day

People of the Anvil in Kiswahili:
https://ameced.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/People-of-the-Anvil_Swahili.pdf

Monday, July 6
Filled With the Spirits Boldness
Acts 2:14-21

‘In the last days it will be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams. Acts 2:17 NRSVue

Anyone filled with the Spirit’s boldness can do great things for God.

World Rural Development Day
https://www.un.org/en/observances/rural-development-day

Sunday, July 5
A Banquet Spread for All
Matthew 8:5-13

When Jesus heard him, he was amazed and said to those who followed him, “Truly I tell you, in no one in Israel have I found such faith. Matthew 8:10 NRSVue

It’s your faith, not your pedigree or place of birth that moves the heart of Jesus to act.