Galatians 5:16-25 "Walk by the Spirit!" (Thursday 6/18/26)

Galatians 5:16-25 "Walk by the Spirit!" (Thursday 6/18/26)

Galatians 5:16–25 contrasts two ways of life: living according to the desires of the flesh or walking by the Spirit. Paul teaches that those who belong to Christ are called to reject sinful behaviors and instead bear the fruit of the Spirit—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. This passage reminds believers that the Christian life is not about mere rule-keeping, but about being transformed by the Spirit into the likeness of Christ.

Colossians 3:15-17 "Christ reigning in us!" (Wednesday 6/17/26)

In Colossians 3:15–17, Paul describes what life looks like when Christ reigns in the hearts of His people. Believers are called to be governed by the peace of Christ, shaped by the word of Christ, and marked by continual gratitude to God. As Christ’s word dwells richly among us, our worship, relationships, and daily actions become acts of thanksgiving offered in the name of the Lord Jesus.

Ephesians 5:15-21 "Be filled with the Holy Spirit!" (Tuesday 6/16/26)

In Ephesians 5:15–21, Paul calls believers to live wisely and intentionally in a world marked by spiritual darkness. Rather than being controlled by the influences of the world, Christians are to be continually filled with the Holy Spirit, a life that is expressed through worship, gratitude, and mutual submission. This passage reminds us that spiritual maturity is seen not merely in what we believe, but in how we live, worship, and relate to one another each day.

Psalm 76 "God saves the humble" (Monday 6/15/26)

Psalm 76 celebrates God's power to defend His people and bring even the mightiest nations to nothing. Looking back to a great deliverance in Jerusalem and forward to God's final judgment of the earth, the psalm reminds us that no human power can stand against the Lord. The God who saves the humble, defeats His enemies, and turns human rebellion into His praise is worthy of the worship and trust of all the earth.

Colossians 1:28-29 "Be Complete and Mature in Christ" (Friday 6/12/26)

Colossians 1:28–29 reminds us that the goal of Christian ministry is not merely conversion, but maturity in Christ. Paul proclaims Jesus, teaching and encouraging believers so that every person may be presented complete and spiritually mature before God. Though this work is demanding, Paul labors with confidence because it is Christ’s power at work within him that makes such ministry possible.