July 4

July 4

July 4 We do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. - Hebrews 4:15 As one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you. - Isaiah 66:13 In his love and in his pity he redeemed them; he lifted them up and carried them all the days of old. - Isaiah 63:9 I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. - John 14:18 Can a woman forget her nursing child, that she should have no compassion on the son of her womb? Even these may forget, yet I will not forget you. - Isaiah 49:15 The Lamb in the midst of the throne will be their shepherd, and he will guide them to springs of living water, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes. - Revelation 7:17 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. - 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 Adapted from “Daily Light”, published by Samuel Bagster in 1875. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dailylightning.substack.com/subscribe [https://dailylightning.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

July 3

July 3 The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ. - Romans 8:16-17 If you are Christ’s, then you are Abraham’s offspring, heirs according to promise. - Galatians 3:29 See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. - 1 John 3:1 You are no longer a slave, but a son, and if a son, then an heir through God. - Galatians 4:7 He predestined us for adoption as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will. - Ephesians 1:5 Father, I desire that they also, whom you have given me, may be with me where I am, to see my glory that you have given me. - John 17:24 The one who conquers and who keeps my works until the end, to him I will give authority over the nations. - Revelation 2:26 The one who conquers, I will grant him to sit with me on my throne, as I also conquered and sat down with my Father on his throne. - Revelation 3:21 Adapted from “Daily Light”, published by Samuel Bagster in 1875. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dailylightning.substack.com/subscribe [https://dailylightning.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

July 2

July 2 In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to him who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence. - Hebrews 5:7 Let us know; let us press on to know the LORD; his going out is sure as the dawn; he will come to us as the showers, as the spring rains that water the earth. - Hosea 6:3 …be constant in prayer. - Romans 12:12 …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… - Ephesians 6:18 In everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. - Philippians 4:6-7 This is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us. - 1 John 5:14 Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him, and he will act. - Psalms 37:4-5 Adapted from “Daily Light”, published by Samuel Bagster in 1875. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dailylightning.substack.com/subscribe [https://dailylightning.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

July 1

July 1 The fruit of the Spirit is… goodness… - Galatians 5:22 Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. - Ephesians 5:1 Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. - Matthew 5:44-45 Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful. - Luke 6:36 Walk as children of light (for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true), and try to discern what is pleasing to the Lord. - Ephesians 5:8-10 When the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior. - Titus 3:4-6 The LORD is good to all, and his mercy is over all that he has made. - Psalms 145:9 He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things? - Romans 8:32 Adapted from “Daily Light”, originally published by Samuel Bagster in 1875. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dailylightning.substack.com/subscribe [https://dailylightning.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

June 30

June 30 Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline, so be zealous and repent. - Revelation 3:19 My son, do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord, nor be weary when reproved by him. For the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and chastises every son whom he receives. - Hebrews 12:5-6 For the LORD reproves him whom he loves, as a father the son in whom he delights. - Proverbs 3:12 He wounds, but he binds up; he shatters, but his hands heal. - Job 5:18 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you. - 1 Peter 5:6 I have tried you in the furnace of affliction. - Isaiah 48:10 Though he cause grief, he will have compassion according to the abundance of his steadfast love; for he does not afflict from his heart or grieve the children of men. - Lamentations 3:32-33 He does not deal with us according to our sins, nor repay us according to our iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our transgressions from us. - Psalms 103:10-12 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. - Psalms 103:13-14 Adapted from “Daily Light”, published by Samuel Bagster in 1875. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dailylightning.substack.com/subscribe [https://dailylightning.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]