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Wednesday, January 28 2 Samuel 7:4-17 “The Lord declares to you that the Lord will make a house for you.” The Lord’s house is his Heart; it is his kingdom. And his Heart is filled with Love. Mark 4:1-20 “Those sown on rich soil are the ones who hear the word.” The seed is the Love, joy, and peace of...

Tuesday, January 27 2 Samuel 6:12b-15, 17-19 “David went to bring up the ark of God from the house of Obed-edom into the City of David with joy.” God walks with the people. Mark 3:31-35 “Whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother.” God’s will is to receive his peace and to enco...

Monday, January 26 2 Timothy 1:1-8 Paul says of Timothy, “I am grateful to God.” Gratitude rises from the heart when a person sees the beauty of God in hearts. Titus 1:1-5 Paul says to Titus, “Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our savior.” God gives you grace and peace, and it is ...

Sunday, January 25 Isaiah 8:23b – 9:3 “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light.” When the people sees “a great light,” they stand with the Lord. 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17 “I belong to Christ.” Yes, the people can be interesting, but it is necessary to always return to Christ, to th...

Saturday, January 24 2 Samuel 1:1-4, 11-12, 19, 23-27 David, speaking of Jonathan: “Jonathan my brother! Most dear have you been to me.” The story of Jonathan and David is truly wonderful. But there is an even greater wonder: discovering the simple joy of God’s love within us. Mark 3:20-21 When his ...

Friday, January 23 1 Samuel 24:3-21 David cries out to Saul, “Why do you listen to those who say, ‘David is trying to harm you’?” There are people who incite others against others. This evil could be avoided through mutual support and a desire to advance the cause of God’s love. Mark 3:13-19 “Jesus ...

Thursday, January 22 1 Samuel 18:6-9; 19:1-7 “Saul discussed his intention to kill David with his son Jonathan and with all his servants.” It’s a shame when someone doesn’t think things through and wants to control those around them instead of revealing the beauty of God in people. Lord, thank you f...

Wednesday, January 21 1 Samuel 17:32-33, 37, 40-51 God is peace. War between two peoples or between two individuals is not God's will. Mark 3:1-6 "The Pharisees went out and immediately took counsel with the Herodians against him to put him to death." It is easy to listen to a person's hea...

Tuesday, January 20 1 Samuel 16:1-13 When he entered Bethlehem, the elders of the city came trembling to meet him and asked, “Is your visit peaceful, O seer?” He replied: “Yes!” The servants of the Lord bring the peace of the Lord. Mark 2:23-28 “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath....

Monday, January 19 1 Samuel 15:16-23 “Because you have rejected the word of the Lord, the Lord in turn has rejected you as king!” It is necessary to understand that it is Saul who is not in harmony with God. It is Saul who rejects God. God is simply observing this. The only word of God is Love, joy,...

Sunday, January 18 Isaiah 49:3, 5-6 “He said to me, You are my servant, in you, Israel, I show my glory.” The Lord speaks to each person: You are the one I send to deliver my message of joy and peace. 1 Corinthians 1:1-3 “To you who have been sanctified in Christ Jesus.” This phrase is interesting. ...

Saturday, January 17 1 Samuel 9:1-4, 10c, 17-19; 10:1 Samuel said to Saul, “The Lord anoints you ruler over his people Israel.” A reminder that it is better to lead a people with God’s love, joy, and peace. Mark 2:13-17 “Jesus went out along the sea. All the crowd came to him and he taught them.” Th...

Friday, January 16 1 Samuel 8:4-7, 10-22a The people want Samuel to give them a king. And Samuel is disappointed that they ask him instead of God. In this context, it is important to note that the best approach before deciding is to consult and plan with the Lord first. Mark 2:1-12 Jesus said to the...

Thursday, January 15 1 Samuel 4:1b-11 “Why has the Lord permitted us to be defeated today by the Philistines?” The Lord has no weapons in his hands. What if the question was: Why did we go to war? Mark 1:40-45 “People kept coming to Jesus from everywhere.” Sometimes, we feel we must do everything to...

Wednesday, January 14 1 Samuel 3: 1-10.19-20 “Here I am. You called me.” Just as Samuel asked Eli if he had been called, we often ask people for information about faith. Eli turned Samuel toward the Lord and told him to say to the Lord, “Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.” Moving from knowl...

Tuesday, January 13 1 Samuel 1:9-20 Hannah said to the Lord, “O Lord of hosts, if you look with pity on the hardship of your servant, if you remember me and do not forget me, if you give your handmaid a male child.” Every day, every moment, we should be in communion with the Lord. Mark 1:21-28 “Quie...

Monday, January 12 1 Samuel 1:1-8 "God loves Hannah." God loves Hannah, and he loves us too. Mark 1:14-20 "Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men." A question we might ask ourselves is: What would the Lord want to say to people on the road? Biblical texts: NAB-RE Norma...

Sunday, January 11 Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 The Lord on earth has a mission, and this is his work: “To open the eyes of the blind, to bring out prisoners from confinement, and from the dungeon, those who live in darkness.” Yes, the Lord does this for the body, but the Lord is also present so that we may r...

Saturday, January 10 1 John 5:14-21 “The Son of God has come and has given us discernment to know the one who is true.” Discernment is given to us by the Holy Spirit, who is God. John 3:22-30 Saint John the Baptist said, “This joy of mine has been made complete.” John the Baptist’s joy lies in welco...

Friday, January 9 1 John 5:5-13 “God gave us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.” The Son came to tell us that life is eternal. We come through the Son, who leads us into the Heart of God. Luke 5:12-16 “Lord, if you wish, you can make me clean.” The Lord is willing. Let’s accept God’s grace. ...