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Morning: 1 Chronicles 4:10; Job 34:29; Psalm 3:8; Psalm 31:19; Psalm 34:22; Proverbs 10:22; Matthew 7:7–8; John 17:15 “Oh that you would bless me,… and that you would keep me from harm….” And God granted what he asked. The blessing of the Lord makes rich, and he adds no sorrow with it.—“When he is quiet, who can condemn? When he hides his face, who can behold him?” Salvation belongs to the Lord; your blessing be on your people!—Oh, how abundant is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you and worked for those who take refuge in you, in the sight of the children of mankind!—“I do not ask that you take them out of the world, but that you keep them from the evil one.” “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened.”—The Lord redeems the life of his servants; none of those who take refuge in him will be condemned. 1 Chronicles 4:10 (Listen) 10 Jabez called upon the God of Israel, saying, “Oh that you would bless me and enlarge my border, and that your hand might be with me, and that you would keep me from harm1 so that it might not bring me pain!” And God granted what he asked. Footnotes [1] 4:10 Or evil (ESV) Job 34:29 (Listen) 29   When he is quiet, who can condemn?     When he hides his face, who can behold him,     whether it be a nation or a man?— (ESV) Psalm 3:8 (Listen) 8   Salvation belongs to the LORD;     your blessing be on your people! Selah (ESV) Psalm 31:19 (Listen) 19   Oh, how abundant is your goodness,     which you have stored up for those who fear you   and worked for those who take refuge in you,     in the sight of the children of mankind! (ESV) Psalm 34:22 (Listen) 22   The LORD redeems the life of his servants;     none of those who take refuge in him will be condemned. (ESV) Proverbs 10:22 (Listen) 22   The blessing of the LORD makes rich,     and he adds no sorrow with it.1 Footnotes [1] 10:22 Or and toil adds nothing to it (ESV) Matthew 7:7–8 (Listen) Ask, and It Will Be Given 7 “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened. (ESV) John 17:15 (Listen) 15 I do not ask that you take them out of the world, but that you keep them from the evil one.1 Footnotes [1] 17:15 Or from evil (ESV) Evening: Exodus 12:42; Luke 22:41; Luke 22:44; John 19:14; John 19:16–18; 1 Corinthians 5:7–8; 1 Corinthians 11:23–25 It was a night of watching by the Lord, to bring them out of the land of Egypt. The Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, “This is my body which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way also he took the cup, after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.” He… knelt down and prayed…. And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly; and his sweat became like great drops of blood falling down to the ground. Now it was the day of Preparation of the Passover. It was about the sixth hour…. So he delivered him over to them to be cruci

Morning: Psalm 17:15; Isaiah 64:4; John 1:12; 1 Corinthians 13:12; Philippians 3:20–21; 2 Peter 1:4; 1 John 3:2 When he appears we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is. To all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.—By which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire. From of old no one has heard or perceived by the ear, no eye has seen a God besides you, who acts for those who wait for him. For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I have been fully known.—Christ… will transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body, by the power that enables him even to subject all things to himself.—As for me, I shall behold your face in righteousness; when I awake, I shall be satisfied with your likeness. Psalm 17:15 (Listen) 15   As for me, I shall behold your face in righteousness;     when I awake, I shall be satisfied with your likeness. (ESV) Isaiah 64:4 (Listen) 4   From of old no one has heard     or perceived by the ear,   no eye has seen a God besides you,     who acts for those who wait for him. (ESV) John 1:12 (Listen) 12 But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, (ESV) 1 Corinthians 13:12 (Listen) 12 For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I have been fully known. (ESV) Philippians 3:20–21 (Listen) 20 But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, 21 who will transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body, by the power that enables him even to subject all things to himself. (ESV) 2 Peter 1:4 (Listen) 4 by which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire. (ESV) 1 John 3:2 (Listen) 2 Beloved, we are God’s children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears1 we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is. Footnotes [1] 3:2 Or when it appears (ESV) Evening: Psalm 89:19; Isaiah 9:6; Isaiah 63:3; Zechariah 13:7; Colossians 2:9; 1 Timothy 3:16; Hebrews 1:3; Hebrews 1:6; Hebrews 1:8; Revelation 19:16 “The man who stands next to me,” declares the Lord of hosts. In him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily.—“I have granted help to one who is mighty; I have exalted one chosen from the people.”—“I have trodden the winepress alone, and from the peoples no one was with me.” Great indeed, we confess, is the mystery of godliness: He was manifested in the flesh.—To us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high…. But of the Son he says, “Your throne, O God, is forever and ever.”… “Let all God's angels w

Morning: Numbers 10:33; Psalm 5:8; Psalm 23:1–2; Psalm 31:15; Psalm 37:5; Psalm 47:4; Psalm 103:13–14; Proverbs 3:6; Isaiah 30:21; Matthew 6:32; 1 Peter 5:7 The ark of the covenant of the Lord went before them three days' journey, to seek out a resting place for them. My times are in your hand.—He chose our heritage for us.—Lead me, O Lord, in your righteousness;… make your way straight before me.—Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act.—In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.—Your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, “This is the way, walk in it,” when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left. The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.—As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him. For he knows our frame; he remembers that we are dust.—“The Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all.”—Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. Numbers 10:33 (Listen) 33 So they set out from the mount of the LORD three days’ journey. And the ark of the covenant of the LORD went before them three days’ journey, to seek out a resting place for them. (ESV) Psalm 5:8 (Listen) 8   Lead me, O LORD, in your righteousness     because of my enemies;     make your way straight before me. (ESV) Psalm 23:1–2 (Listen) The Lord Is My Shepherd A Psalm of David. 23   The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2     He makes me lie down in green pastures.   He leads me beside still waters.1 Footnotes [1] 23:2 Hebrew beside waters of rest (ESV) Psalm 31:15 (Listen) 15   My times are in your hand;     rescue me from the hand of my enemies and from my persecutors! (ESV) Psalm 37:5 (Listen) 5   Commit your way to the LORD;     trust in him, and he will act. (ESV) Psalm 47:4 (Listen) 4   He chose our heritage for us,     the pride of Jacob whom he loves. Selah (ESV) Psalm 103:13–14 (Listen) 13   As a father shows compassion to his children,     so the LORD shows compassion to those who fear him. 14   For he knows our frame;1     he remembers that we are dust. Footnotes [1] 103:14 Or knows how we are formed (ESV) Proverbs 3:6 (Listen) 6   In all your ways acknowledge him,     and he will make straight your paths. (ESV) Isaiah 30:21 (Listen) 21 And your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, “This is the way, walk in it,” when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left. (ESV) Matthew 6:32 (Listen) 32 For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. (ESV) 1 Peter 5:7 (Listen) 7 casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. (ESV) Evening: Psalm 36:7; Isaiah 57:15; Matthew 28:20; John 1:38–39; John 14:2–3; Revelation 3:20–21 “Rabbi” (which means Teacher), “where are you staying?” He said to them, “Come and you will see.” “In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may b

Morning: John 14:16–17; John 16:7; Romans 5:5; Romans 8:15–16; Romans 8:26; Romans 15:13; 1 John 4:13 “I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper… even the Spirit of truth.” “It is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you.” The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God.—You did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!”—The Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.—Hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us. By this we know that we abide in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit. John 14:16–17 (Listen) 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper,1 to be with you forever, 17 even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you and will be2 in you. Footnotes [1] 14:16 Or Advocate, or Counselor; also 14:26; 15:26; 16:7 [2] 14:17 Some manuscripts and is (ESV) John 16:7 (Listen) 7 Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you. (ESV) Romans 5:5 (Listen) 5 and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us. (ESV) Romans 8:15–16 (Listen) 15 For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” 16 The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, (ESV) Romans 8:26 (Listen) 26 Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. (ESV) Romans 15:13 (Listen) 13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. (ESV) 1 John 4:13 (Listen) 13 By this we know that we abide in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit. (ESV) Evening: Ruth 3:1; Job 3:17; Psalm 23:1–2; Isaiah 30:15; Isaiah 32:18; Matthew 11:28–30; Hebrews 4:9; Hebrews 6:20; Revelation 14:13 “Should I not seek rest for you, that it may be well with you?” There remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God.—My people will abide in a peaceful habitation, in secure dwellings, and in quiet resting places.—“There the wicked cease from troubling, and there the weary are at rest.”—“They may rest from their labors.” Jesus has gone as a forerunner on our behalf, having become a high priest forever after the order of Melchizedek. “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

Morning: John 14:19; John 17:21; Romans 6:2; 1 Corinthians 12:27; 2 Corinthians 5:15; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Galatians 2:20; Colossians 3:3; 1 John 5:20; Revelation 2:17 You have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. How can we who died to sin still live in it?—I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.—He died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised.—Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. We are in him who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ.—“Just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us.”—Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it.—“Because I live, you also will live.” “To the one who conquers I will give some of the hidden manna, and I will give him a white stone, with a new name written on the stone that no one knows except the one who receives it.” John 14:19 (Listen) 19 Yet a little while and the world will see me no more, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live. (ESV) John 17:21 (Listen) 21 that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me. (ESV) Romans 6:2 (Listen) 2 By no means! How can we who died to sin still live in it? (ESV) 1 Corinthians 12:27 (Listen) 27 Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it. (ESV) 2 Corinthians 5:15 (Listen) 15 and he died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised. (ESV) 2 Corinthians 5:17 (Listen) 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.1 The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. Footnotes [1] 5:17 Or creature (ESV) Galatians 2:20 (Listen) 20 I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. (ESV) Colossians 3:3 (Listen) 3 For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. (ESV) 1 John 5:20 (Listen) 20 And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true; and we are in him who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life. (ESV) Revelation 2:17 (Listen) 17 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who conquers I will give some of the hidden manna, and I will give him a white stone, with a new name written on the stone that no one knows except the one who receives it.’ (ESV) Evening: John 11:36; John 13:1; John 14:2–3; John 15:10; John 15:13; John 17:24; 2 Corinthians 5:14–15; Hebrews 7:25; 1 John 4:19 “See how he loved him!” He died for all.—“Greater love has no one than this, that someone lays down his life for his friends.” He always lives to make intercession for them.—“I go to prepare a place for you.” “I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.”—“Father, I desire that they also,

Morning: Mark 10:44–45; Luke 23:34; Acts 10:38; 2 Corinthians 10:1; Galatians 6:2; Ephesians 4:32; Philippians 2:3; Hebrews 12:2; 1 Peter 2:21; 1 John 2:6 Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. “Even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve.”—“Whoever would be first among you must be slave of all.” Jesus of Nazareth… went about doing good.—Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. The meekness and gentleness of Christ.—In humility count others more significant than yourselves. “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.”—Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. Whoever says he abides in him ought to walk in the same way in which he walked.—Looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. Mark 10:44–45 (Listen) 44 and whoever would be first among you must be slave1 of all. 45 For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Footnotes [1] 10:44 Or bondservant, or servant (for the contextual rendering of the Greek word doulos, see Preface) (ESV) Luke 23:34 (Listen) 34 And Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.”1 And they cast lots to divide his garments. Footnotes [1] 23:34 Some manuscripts omit the sentence And Jesus . . . what they do (ESV) Acts 10:38 (Listen) 38 how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power. He went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him. (ESV) 2 Corinthians 10:1 (Listen) Paul Defends His Ministry 10 I, Paul, myself entreat you, by the meekness and gentleness of Christ—I who am humble when face to face with you, but bold toward you when I am away!— (ESV) Galatians 6:2 (Listen) 2 Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. (ESV) Ephesians 4:32 (Listen) 32 Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. (ESV) Philippians 2:3 (Listen) 3 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. (ESV) Hebrews 12:2 (Listen) 2 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. (ESV) 1 Peter 2:21 (Listen) 21 For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. (ESV) 1 John 2:6 (Listen) 6 whoever says he abides in him ought to walk in the same way in which he walked. (ESV) Evening: Joshua 7:8; Joshua 7:10–11; Psalm 66:18; Song of Solomon 5:6; Isaiah 59:1–2; 1 John 3:21–22 I sought him, but found him not; I called him, but he gave no answer. “O Lord, what can I say, when Israel has turned their backs before their enemies!”… The Lord said to Joshua, “Get up! Why have you fallen on your face? Israel has sinned;… they have taken some of the devoted things… and put them among their own belongings.” Behold, the Lord's hand is not

Morning: Exodus 2:9; Proverbs 11:25; Matthew 20:4; Matthew 25:34; Matthew 25:37–38; Matthew 25:40; Mark 9:41; 1 Corinthians 3:8; Hebrews 6:10 “Take this child away and nurse him for me, and I will give you your wages.” “You go into the vineyard too, and whatever is right I will give you.”—“For truly, I say to you, whoever gives you a cup of water to drink because you belong to Christ will by no means lose his reward.”—Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered.—God is not so unjust as to overlook your work and the love that you showed for his sake in serving the saints, as you still do.—Each will receive his wages according to his labor. “Then the righteous will answer him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you?’… And the King will answer them,… ‘As you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me…. Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.’” Exodus 2:9 (Listen) 9 And Pharaoh’s daughter said to her, “Take this child away and nurse him for me, and I will give you your wages.” So the woman took the child and nursed him. (ESV) Proverbs 11:25 (Listen) 25   Whoever brings blessing will be enriched,     and one who waters will himself be watered. (ESV) Matthew 20:4 (Listen) 4 and to them he said, ‘You go into the vineyard too, and whatever is right I will give you.’ (ESV) Matthew 25:34 (Listen) 34 Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. (ESV) Matthew 25:37–38 (Listen) 37 Then the righteous will answer him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? 38 And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? (ESV) Matthew 25:40 (Listen) 40 And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers,1 you did it to me.’ Footnotes [1] 25:40 Or brothers and sisters (ESV) Mark 9:41 (Listen) 41 For truly, I say to you, whoever gives you a cup of water to drink because you belong to Christ will by no means lose his reward. (ESV) 1 Corinthians 3:8 (Listen) 8 He who plants and he who waters are one, and each will receive his wages according to his labor. (ESV) Hebrews 6:10 (Listen) 10 For God is not unjust so as to overlook your work and the love that you have shown for his name in serving the saints, as you still do. (ESV) Evening: Genesis 28:16–17; 2 Chronicles 16:9; Psalm 4:8; Psalm 91:9–11; Psalm 127:2; Psalm 139:3; Proverbs 3:24 You search out my path and my lying down. Then Jacob awoke from his sleep and said, “Surely the Lord is in this place, and I did not know it.” And he was afraid and said, “How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven.” “The eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to give strong support to those whose heart is blameless toward him.” In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety. Because you have made the Lord your dwelling

Morning: Leviticus 19:2; Song of Solomon 4:7; John 3:3; Ephesians 1:4; Ephesians 4:22–24; Hebrews 12:14; 1 Peter 1:14–17; Revelation 21:27 The holiness without which no one will see the Lord. “Unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.”—But nothing unclean will ever enter it.—There is no flaw in you. “You shall be holy, for I the Lord your God am holy.”— As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” And if you call on him as Father who judges impartially according to each one's deeds, conduct yourselves with fear throughout the time of your exile.—Put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, and… be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and… put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.—He chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. Leviticus 19:2 (Listen) 2 “Speak to all the congregation of the people of Israel and say to them, You shall be holy, for I the LORD your God am holy. (ESV) Song of Solomon 4:7 (Listen) 7   You are altogether beautiful, my love;     there is no flaw in you. (ESV) John 3:3 (Listen) 3 Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again1 he cannot see the kingdom of God.” Footnotes [1] 3:3 Or from above; the Greek is purposely ambiguous and can mean both again and from above; also verse 7 (ESV) Ephesians 1:4 (Listen) 4 even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love (ESV) Ephesians 4:22–24 (Listen) 22 to put off your old self,1 which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, 23 and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, 24 and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness. Footnotes [1] 4:22 Greek man; also verse 24 (ESV) Hebrews 12:14 (Listen) 14 Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord. (ESV) 1 Peter 1:14–17 (Listen) 14 As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, 15 but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, 16 since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” 17 And if you call on him as Father who judges impartially according to each one’s deeds, conduct yourselves with fear throughout the time of your exile, (ESV) Revelation 21:27 (Listen) 27 But nothing unclean will ever enter it, nor anyone who does what is detestable or false, but only those who are written in the Lamb’s book of life. (ESV) Evening: Mark 10:29–30; John 16:33; 1 Peter 1:6–7; 1 Peter 4:12; 1 Peter 5:10; Revelation 3:18 “Gold refined by fire.” “There is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or lands, for my sake and for the gospel, who will not receive a hundredfold now in this time, houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and lands, with persecutions, and in the age to come eternal life.” Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something str

Morning: Exodus 25:21–22; Matthew 27:50–51; Romans 3:24–25; Ephesians 2:18; Hebrews 4:16; Hebrews 9:8; Hebrews 10:19–20; Hebrews 10:22 “And you shall put the mercy seat on the top of the ark…. There I will meet with you.” The way into the holy places is not yet opened.—And Jesus cried out again with a loud voice and yielded up his spirit. And behold, the curtain of the temple was torn in two, from top to bottom. Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh,… let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.—Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. . . . Christ Jesus, whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith. This was to show God's righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over former sins.—Through him we… have access in one Spirit to the Father. Exodus 25:21–22 (Listen) 21 And you shall put the mercy seat on the top of the ark, and in the ark you shall put the testimony that I shall give you. 22 There I will meet with you, and from above the mercy seat, from between the two cherubim that are on the ark of the testimony, I will speak with you about all that I will give you in commandment for the people of Israel. (ESV) Matthew 27:50–51 (Listen) 50 And Jesus cried out again with a loud voice and yielded up his spirit. 51 And behold, the curtain of the temple was torn in two, from top to bottom. And the earth shook, and the rocks were split. (ESV) Romans 3:24–25 (Listen) 24 and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, 25 whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith. This was to show God’s righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over former sins. (ESV) Ephesians 2:18 (Listen) 18 For through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father. (ESV) Hebrews 4:16 (Listen) 16 Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. (ESV) Hebrews 9:8 (Listen) 8 By this the Holy Spirit indicates that the way into the holy places is not yet opened as long as the first section is still standing (ESV) Hebrews 10:19–20 (Listen) The Full Assurance of Faith 19 Therefore, brothers,1 since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, 20 by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, Footnotes [1] 10:19 Or brothers and sisters (ESV) Hebrews 10:22 (Listen) 22 let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. (ESV) Evening: Judges 4:8; Judges 4:23; Judges 6:27; Judges 6:36; Judges 6:39–40; Hosea 14:5–6; Zechariah 4:10; Matthew 17:20; Luke 17:5; 2 Thessalonians 1:3; Revelation 3:8 “Faith like a grain of mustard seed.” Barak said to [Deborah], “If you will go with me, I will go, but if you will not go with me, I will not go.” So on that day God subdued Jabin the king of Canaan before the people of Israel.—Gi

Morning: Psalm 116:1–2; Matthew 6:7; Matthew 18:19; Romans 8:26; Ephesians 6:18; Philippians 4:6; 1 Timothy 2:8 In everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. I love the Lord, because he has heard my voice and my pleas for mercy. Because he inclined his ear to me, therefore I will call on him as long as I live.—“And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words.”—The Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. I desire then that in every place the men should pray, lifting holy hands without anger or quarreling.—Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints. “If two of you agree on earth about anything they ask, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven.” Psalm 116:1–2 (Listen) I Love the Lord 116   I love the LORD, because he has heard     my voice and my pleas for mercy. 2   Because he inclined his ear to me,     therefore I will call on him as long as I live. (ESV) Matthew 6:7 (Listen) 7 “And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words. (ESV) Matthew 18:19 (Listen) 19 Again I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything they ask, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. (ESV) Romans 8:26 (Listen) 26 Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. (ESV) Ephesians 6:18 (Listen) 18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, (ESV) Philippians 4:6 (Listen) 6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. (ESV) 1 Timothy 2:8 (Listen) 8 I desire then that in every place the men should pray, lifting holy hands without anger or quarreling; (ESV) Evening: Psalm 34:1; Psalm 63:3–5; Psalm 103:1–2; Psalm 145:2; Psalm 145:10; Luke 1:46–47; Revelation 4:11 All your works shall give thanks to you, O Lord, and all your saints shall bless you! Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits.—I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth.—Every day I will bless you and praise your name forever and ever. Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you. So I will bless you as long as I live; in your name I will lift up my hands. My soul will be satisfied as with fat and rich food, and my mouth will praise you with joyful lips. “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.” “Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they existed and were created.” Psalm 34:1 (Listen) Taste and See That the Lord Is Good 1 Of David, when he changed his behavior before Abimelech, so that he drove him out, and he went

Morning: Joshua 22:5; Matthew 25:5–6; Matthew 25:13; Luke 12:37; Ephesians 5:15–16; Colossians 4:5–6; 1 Thessalonians 5:22; 2 Peter 1:10 Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. “Only be very careful to observe the commandment and the law… to love the Lord your God, and to walk in all his ways and to keep his commandments and to cling to him and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul.”—Conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the best use of the time. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.—Abstain from every form of evil. “As the bridegroom was delayed, they all became drowsy and slept. But at midnight there was a cry, ‘Here is the bridegroom! Come out to meet him.’… Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour.” Therefore, brothers, be all the more diligent to make your calling and election sure, for if you practice these qualities you will never fall.—“Blessed are those servants whom the master finds awake when he comes.” Joshua 22:5 (Listen) 5 Only be very careful to observe the commandment and the law that Moses the servant of the LORD commanded you, to love the LORD your God, and to walk in all his ways and to keep his commandments and to cling to him and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul.” (ESV) Matthew 25:5–6 (Listen) 5 As the bridegroom was delayed, they all became drowsy and slept. 6 But at midnight there was a cry, ‘Here is the bridegroom! Come out to meet him.’ (ESV) Matthew 25:13 (Listen) 13 Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour. (ESV) Luke 12:37 (Listen) 37 Blessed are those servants1 whom the master finds awake when he comes. Truly, I say to you, he will dress himself for service and have them recline at table, and he will come and serve them. Footnotes [1] 12:37 Or bondservants (ESV) Ephesians 5:15–16 (Listen) 15 Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. (ESV) Colossians 4:5–6 (Listen) 5 Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time. 6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person. (ESV) 1 Thessalonians 5:22 (Listen) 22 Abstain from every form of evil. (ESV) 2 Peter 1:10 (Listen) 10 Therefore, brothers,1 be all the more diligent to confirm your calling and election, for if you practice these qualities you will never fall. Footnotes [1] 1:10 Or brothers and sisters. In New Testament usage, depending on the context, the plural Greek word adelphoi (translated “brothers”) may refer either to brothers or to brothers and sisters (ESV) Evening: Hosea 6:3; Matthew 8:2–3; Matthew 9:21; Matthew 11:12; Matthew 17:20; Mark 4:28; 1 Corinthians 9:24; Philippians 2:12–13; 2 Timothy 4:7–8; Hebrews 10:35; Revelation 3:11 “Hold fast what you have, so that no one may seize your crown.” “If I only touch his garment, I will be made well.”—“Lord, if you will, you can make me clean.” “I will; be clean.”—“Faith like a grain of mustard seed.” Therefore do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward.—Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who wor

Morning: Deuteronomy 29:29; Job 26:14; Psalm 25:14; Psalm 131:1–2; Daniel 2:28; John 14:15–17; John 15:15 “The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but the things that are revealed belong to us.” O Lord, my heart is not lifted up; my eyes are not raised too high; I do not occupy myself with things too great and too marvelous for me. But I have calmed and quieted my soul, like a weaned child with its mother; like a weaned child is my soul within me. The friendship of the Lord is for those who fear him, and he makes known to them his covenant.—“There is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries.”—“Behold, these are but the outskirts of his ways, and how small a whisper do we hear of him!” “No longer do I call you servants, for the servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all that I have heard from my Father I have made known to you.”— “If you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever, even the Spirit of truth.” Deuteronomy 29:29 (Listen) 29 “The secret things belong to the LORD our God, but the things that are revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may do all the words of this law. (ESV) Job 26:14 (Listen) 14   Behold, these are but the outskirts of his ways,     and how small a whisper do we hear of him!     But the thunder of his power who can understand?” (ESV) Psalm 25:14 (Listen) 14   The friendship1 of the LORD is for those who fear him,     and he makes known to them his covenant. Footnotes [1] 25:14 Or The secret counsel (ESV) Psalm 131:1–2 (Listen) I Have Calmed and Quieted My Soul A Song of Ascents. Of David. 131   O LORD, my heart is not lifted up;     my eyes are not raised too high;   I do not occupy myself with things     too great and too marvelous for me. 2   But I have calmed and quieted my soul,     like a weaned child with its mother;     like a weaned child is my soul within me. (ESV) Daniel 2:28 (Listen) 28 but there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries, and he has made known to King Nebuchadnezzar what will be in the latter days. Your dream and the visions of your head as you lay in bed are these: (ESV) John 14:15–17 (Listen) Jesus Promises the Holy Spirit 15 “If you love me, you will keep my commandments. 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper,1 to be with you forever, 17 even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you and will be2 in you. Footnotes [1] 14:16 Or Advocate, or Counselor; also 14:26; 15:26; 16:7 [2] 14:17 Some manuscripts and is (ESV) John 15:15 (Listen) 15 No longer do I call you servants,1 for the servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all that I have heard from my Father I have made known to you. Footnotes [1] 15:15 Or bondservants, or slaves (for the contextual rendering of the Greek word doulos, see Preface); likewise for servant later in this verse and in verse 20 (ESV) Evening: John 16:23–24; Romans 8:27; Ephesians 6:18; 1 Thessalonians 4:3; 1 Thessalonians 4:7–8; 1 Thessalonians 5:16–19; 1 John 5:14–15 The Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. “Truly, truly, I say to you, whatever you ask of the Father in my name, he will give it