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May 30

May 30 Whoever has entered God’s rest has also rested from his works as God did from his. Let us therefore strive to enter that rest. - Hebrews 4:10-11 Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few. - Matthew 7:13-14 The kingdom of heaven has suffered violence, and the violent take it by force. - Matthew 11:12 Do not work for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you. - John 6:27 Therefore, brothers, be all the more diligent to confirm your calling and election, for if you practice these qualities you will never fall. For in this way there will be richly provided for you an entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. - 2 Peter 1:10-11 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it. Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. - 1 Corinthians 9:24-25 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]

May 29

May 29 The life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it for you on the altar to make atonement for your souls, for it is the blood that makes atonement by the life. - Leviticus 17:11 Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! - John 1:29 They have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. - Revelation 7:14 The precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot. - 1 Peter 1:19 Under the law almost everything is purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins. - Hebrews 9:22 The blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. - 1 John 1:7 He entered once for all into the holy places, not by means of the blood of goats and calves but by means of his own blood, thus securing an eternal redemption. - Hebrews 9:12 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. - Hebrews 10:19-20, 22 You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body. - 1 Corinthians 6:20 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]

May 28

May 28 Our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. - Philippians 3:20 The grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works. - Titus 2:11-14 According to his promise, we are waiting for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells. Therefore, beloved, since you are waiting for these, be diligent to be found by him without spot or blemish, and at peace. - 2 Peter 3:13-14 Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him. - Hebrews 9:28 It will be said on that day, “Behold, this is our God; we have waited for him, that he might save us. This is the LORD; we have waited for him; let us be glad and rejoice in his salvation.” - Isaiah 25:9 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]

May 27

May 27 The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; he knows those who take refuge in him. - Nahum 1:7 Give thanks to the LORD of hosts, for the LORD is good, for his steadfast love endures forever! - Jeremiah 33:11 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. - Psalm 46:1 I will say to the LORD, My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust. - Psalm 91:2 This God—his way is perfect; the word of the LORD proves true; he is a shield for all those who take refuge in him. For who is God, but the LORD? And who is a rock, except our God? This God is my strong refuge and has made my way blameless. - 2 Samuel 22:31-32 If anyone loves God, he is known by God. - 1 Corinthians 8:3 God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of the Lord depart from iniquity.” - 2 Timothy 2:19 The LORD knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish. - Psalm 1:6 You have found favor in my sight, and I know you by name. - Exodus 33:17 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]

May 26

May 26 Our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep. - Hebrews 13:20 And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory. - 1 Peter 5:4 I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me. - John 10:14 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand. - John 10:27-28 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. - Psalm 23:1 He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. - Psalm 23:2-3 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned—every one—to his own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all. - Isaiah 53:6 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. - John 10:11 I will seek the lost, and I will bring back the strayed, and I will bind up the injured, and I will strengthen the weak. - Ezekiel 34:16 You were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls. - 1 Peter 2:25 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]