"I meditate on your precepts and consider your ways. I delight in your decrees; I will not neglect your word."
-Psalm 119:15,16
Today's Devotion
Carrying the Cross – July 10, 2026
Posted on Friday July 10, 2026
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First Weariness, Then Rest – July 9, 2026
[Jesus said] “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
Matthew 11:28First Weariness, Then Rest
Jesus spoke in no uncertain terms about the details of Christian discipleship. He said, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me” (Matthew 16:24).
At first blush, self-denial seems like a relatively easy standard to meet. But Christian self-denial requires us to keep God’s great commandments perfectly: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.” “Love your neighbor as yourself.” It requires us to abandon self-love completely and to concentrate all our time, energy, and effort on others.
Jesus is the perfect model of self-denial and love for others. He came into this world “not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many” (Matthew 20:28). Now he calls us to expend our lives completely on others. “As I have loved you,” Jesus commanded, “so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another” (John 13:34,35).
This kind of perfect love is difficult and wearisome, and not just because we are selfish and sinful. It was also a challenge for the perfect Son of God who “offered up prayers and petitions with fervent cries and tears to the one who could save him from death” (Hebrews 5:7). He was truly tempted to abandon his love for others (Hebrews 4:15). So, when he commands us to take up our cross and sacrifice ourselves for others, he knows the burden intimately. He carried that burden himself!
Yet to us who now carry the cross of Christian discipleship, Jesus makes an astounding offer: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” The one who carried the burden of the cross, loaded down by our sin, now offers his strength, help, and guidance as we pick up our cross of discipleship.
At first glance, our cross looks heavy, covered with sharp splinters. But Jesus’ love and saving power replace our weariness with true rest and power for godly living, and we see our cross in all its glory.
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, help me carry the cross of discipleship with confidence and joy. Amen.
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A Purposeful Choice – July 8, 2026
Jesus said, “Yes, Father, for this is what you were pleased to do. . . No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal him.”
Matthew 11:26-27A Purposeful Choice
Jesus and his cross are natural stumbling blocks to sinners like us. Why, then, do we believe something that seems so silly? Jesus explained when he prayed, “Yes, Father, for this is what you were pleased to do. . . No one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal him.”
To be sure, God “wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth” (1 Timothy 2:4). That’s why he sacrificed his beloved Son to be “the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world” (1 John 2:2). God is so patient and long-suffering with the people of this world that he even plays the part of the fool, holding out his hands “all day long…to a disobedient and obstinate people” (Roman 10:21), only to have those hands remain mostly empty because so many reject his free gift of forgiveness.
Is that God’s fault? Hardly! Jesus has won mankind’s salvation completely, yet God forces no one to be saved. Instead, he works mysteriously and powerfully through his Word and Spirit. Through his Word, he shatters our pride and self-reliance, then calls us to trust in him and to see the glory of Christ’s cross.
So, our Christian faith is no accident. It’s God’s purposeful choice. “The LORD has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes.”
Prayer:
Thank you, Jesus, for graciously leading me to trust in you through the gospel. Amen.
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A Revealed Glory – July 7, 2026
Jesus said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.”
Matthew 11:25A Revealed Glory
The Bible teaches us that the glory of Christ’s cross is naturally hidden from us. It is hidden behind the horrific dreadfulness of God’s shameful suffering and death there.
Martin Luther explained this important truth in his Small Catechism with these words: “I believe that I cannot by my own thinking or choosing believe in Jesus Christ, my Lord, or come to him.” With that explanation, Luther was echoing the words of the apostle Paul, who wrote: “‘What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, what no mind has conceived’ [these are] the things God has prepared for those who love him” (1 Corinthians 2:9). Simply put, left to ourselves, sinful humans would never be able to see or fathom the hidden realities of God’s glorious, behind-the-scenes workings at Christ’s cross.
The Lord himself explains why this is true through his prophet Isaiah, “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts” (55:9). In other words, the divine plan and purpose are far beyond our puny human senses. By nature, we see and sense the opposite of God’s reality. God often does the opposite of what we expect.
If that’s true, then how can anyone comprehend the divine truth? By ourselves we can’t, but the Bible tells us that, “these are the things God has revealed to us by his Spirit” (1 Corinthians 2:10). As Luther explained: “The Holy Spirit has called me by the gospel, enlightened me with his gifts, sanctified and kept me in the true faith.”
Through his Word—law and gospel—the Holy Spirit brings us to humble repentance, a change of mind. First, he shows us our need for a Savior, and then at the cross, he proclaims that we have one, a perfect One.
Suddenly, the cross’s hidden glory is revealed!
Prayer:
Dear Jesus, lead me daily to repentance through your holy Word so that I see the glory of your cross through the eyes of faith. Amen.
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Jesus said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.”
Matthew 11:25A Hidden Glory
In his first letter to the Christians in the city of Corinth, the apostle Paul uses an interesting word to describe the “message of the cross.” He calls it “foolishness” (1 Corinthians 1:18). The idea that a man killed on a cross could accomplish anything, much less the eternal salvation of the world, seems foolish to the people of this world.
So, when we proclaim the message of the cross, as Paul once did, it sometimes means being met with blank stares and cold hearts. In their unbelief, this world does not recognize the glory of the cross. To them, it is hidden.
But you might be surprised at who hides its glory. God does! Jesus said to his Father, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things …” And from whom has the Lord hidden the glory of the cross? “From the wise and learned.”
Does that mean Jesus has something against people with high IQs and post-graduate degrees? No, that’s certainly not his point. God is the giver of all gifts, including wisdom and knowledge. There is nothing wrong with being “wise and learned” unless you abuse these gifts by denying the hidden realities of the glorious cross.
Too often we do just that! We are tempted to take our eyes off Christ’s cross and to focus our attention on other things in this world that seem grander and more glorious, wiser and more learned. By nature, we claim to be wise, only to have God declare us the greatest of fools. Paul tells us the truth: even when God is being foolish, he “is wiser than human wisdom,” and even at his weakest, he “is stronger than human strength” (1 Corinthians 1:25).
So, Jesus says, stop being so “wise.” Instead, be like a little child. Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 18:3).
Prayer:
Dear Jesus, help me set aside my worldly wisdom and give me the faith of a child so that I can see the hidden glory, wisdom, and power of your foolish cross. Amen.
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What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body that is subject to death? Thanks be to God, who delivers me through Jesus Christ our Lord!
Romans 7:24-25Freedom
The stories of prisoners of war who survived are fascinating. The accounts of the brutal and inhumane treatment by the enemy are horrific. The extreme emotions felt by the prisoners are breathtaking: the terror of being completely controlled by the enemy, the hopelessness of recognizing that escape is impossible, and the desperation of knowing that if not rescued or released, death is soon right around the corner.
Fortunately, stories of survivors don’t end there. They include rescue or release, and the emotions that go along with it. The relief, joy, and gratitude that are described by these former prisoners make their stories enjoyable.
The apostle Paul shared his prisoner-of-war story. It’s a story that is fascinating not just because it has a happy ending, but also because it is a story that each believer in Jesus shares.
We are all prisoners held by our sinful flesh. We know that the sins we commit deserve eternal death, and yet we keep sinning. That’s all that our sinful flesh can do. If our story ended there, we would be filled with fear, hopelessness, and eternal despair.
The story does not end there. We have a Savior who rescued us. Jesus freed us from the bonds of sin. Jesus took the condemnation to hell we deserved and set us free. “Thanks be to God—through Jesus Christ our Lord!”
Our prisoner of war story is certainly a heart-warming one. Our freedom has been guaranteed by Jesus. Praise to our Savior because of the freedom he has won for us!
Prayer:
Thank you, Jesus, for freeing me from my slavery to sin. Help me use my freedom to serve you and the people you bring into my life today. Amen.
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Whom Do You Love? – July 4, 2026
[Jesus said] “Anyone who loves their father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; anyone who loves their son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. Whoever does not take up their cross and follow me is not worthy of me. Whoever finds their life will lose it, and whoever loses their life for my sake will find it.”
Matthew 10:37-39Whom Do You Love?
These words of Jesus may be a bit difficult to comprehend, especially if you’ve ever held your own child in your arms. The love that parents have for their child is something that can hardly be described. It’s overwhelming. It’s profound. Many people experience their greatest joy in these moments.
As you consider the words of Jesus once again, ask yourself, “Is my love for my child, parent, sibling…greater than my love for Jesus?” If so, Jesus’ words cut deeply. In truth, we are breaking the very First Commandment, “You shall have no other gods,” if we are loving people more than we love Jesus. The results of this are eternally damning.
Let’s consider this from heaven’s eternal viewpoint. Everything we have is a gift from God–a gift that is best viewed “on loan.” Our parents are his. Our children are his. The material things we have are his, on loan to us for a time. If we love the gifts and not the giver of the gifts, we are idol worshippers.
Jesus had it all, and yet he gave it all up. He is the eternal Son of God who gave up the glory of heaven to come to this world, where he died destitute–all because he loved God above all else. He truly is the only one who has earned the title “worthy.” Yet, by grace alone, through faith alone, he forgives our sins and calls us worthy. He promises that whoever loves him and believes in him HAS eternal life.
What astonishing love Jesus has for us! What an amazing gift he has given to us! In love, he gives us eternal life—a gift that far surpasses all material gifts. May his love lead us to love him above all else—always.
Prayer:
Dear Lord, help me to love you more and more each day. Thank you for all the gifts you have given me. Amen.
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[Jesus said] “And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones who is my disciple, truly I tell you, that person will certainly not lose their reward.”
Matthew 10:42God Notices
Large gifts or giant acts of kindness are often heralded, praised, and promoted. You have probably read stories about billionaires donating massive amounts of money to a children’s hospital, or a group fundraising campaign raising money to purchase a home for a homeless veteran, or a bunch of high school kids who all chip in to buy the school janitor a new car. Those are the kind of stories that get a lot of press and attention. I love hearing stories like that!
But what about the “little” gifts or the “small” acts of kindness? Do they make a difference? Does anyone notice? Does anyone care? The answer is most certainly yes! Jesus says that when we serve others and do things for others because we’re thankful for what Jesus has done for us, God absolutely cares and God loves to see us do them.
We don’t do those things to earn God’s favor or to pat ourselves on the back. We serve one another because we’re so thankful for what Jesus has done for us. Jesus gave himself up to death to save our lives. And now, we live our lives for his purpose: to serve God and to serve one another. And we can do this even in the “little” things we do each day. One example Jesus mentions is giving a thirsty child something to drink; however, the opportunities are endless—a kind word to a troubled heart, a prayer for a friend or stranger who is hurting, a sandwich or blanket for someone who is financially struggling, a cup of coffee and our attention to someone who needs someone to listen. We could come up with example after example. The opportunities are endless!
Consider how you can serve Jesus and someone else. Those acts of service aren’t nothing. And God notices them.
Prayer:
Dear Jesus, thank you for serving me with your sacrifice on the cross so that I would be made one of your own. Give me opportunities this week to serve those you put in my life. Amen.
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Welcoming Jesus – July 2, 2026
[Jesus said] “Anyone who welcomes you welcomes me, and anyone who welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. Whoever welcomes a prophet as a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward, and whoever welcomes a righteous person as a righteous person will receive a righteous person’s reward.”
Matthew 10:40-41Welcoming Jesus
Sometimes when we share the truths of God found in the Bible, we are met with hostility or indifference. But sometimes the opposite happens. Sometimes, when we share a passage from the Bible to comfort or correct bad behavior or offer to pray for a person who is struggling, that act of love and kindness is welcomed with open arms.
And Jesus says something remarkable in our Bible reading for today. He says that when people welcome the words we share from the Bible, they are actually welcoming him.
Let this encourage you as you share his truths with others. When we share the message of the Bible, we are directing hearts to Jesus, who is strong enough to shoulder all of their burdens; Jesus, who loved them so much that he gave up his life for them; Jesus, who had the power to defeat death on their behalf.
Look for opportunities to share your favorite parts of the Bible. Ask your friends and family if there is anything you can pray for. Because when you do those things, you are bringing people closer to Jesus.
May Jesus bless you as you look to share him with others, and may he be welcomed in their hearts!
Prayer:
Dear Jesus, thank you for the people in my life who introduced me to you. Bless me this week as I look for people who are hurting or struggling as I share with them your amazing power and love. Amen.
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Take up Your Cross – July 1, 2026
[Jesus said] “Whoever does not take up their cross and follow me is not worthy of me. Whoever finds their life will lose it, and whoever loses their life for my sake will find it.”
Matthew 10:38-39Take up Your Cross
In Jesus’ day, you wouldn’t find people wearing cross necklaces or hanging a cross to decorate their homes. The cross was an instrument of death. So I can only imagine the puzzled looks on the faces of the people who first heard this. “Take up a cross? Why would I do that? Are you crazy, Jesus?”
No, Jesus wasn’t crazy. He was telling his disciples, and us for that matter, that as we follow him, we say ‘no’ to the desires of our sinful self. It means denying our natural desire to be in control, to protect our comfort, reputation, or ambitions. Instead, we surrender everything to him.
This is hard for us to hear at times. Our natural way of thinking is to find our life on our own terms—building security through money, success, or pleasure. Our natural way of thinking is to make choices that prioritize self. But Jesus says that way of life, that path, only leads to eternal loss.
Rather, “whoever loses their life for my sake will find it.” To clarify, this is not a call to destroy ourselves or seek suffering for its own sake. Rather, it is a command to suffer whatever is necessary in order to follow Jesus. Even if it means suffering death itself, it is worth it, because Jesus gives his followers eternal life.
Because Jesus gave himself up for us, we are declared worthy and made perfect before God. So, take up your cross and follow him! Deny your selfish desires and follow Jesus as he leads you closer to God and to your home with him in heaven.
Prayer:
Dear Jesus, you took up the cross I deserved and lost your life to save mine. Forgive me for the times I have tried to save my own life and refuse to follow you. Help me daily deny myself, take up my cross, and follow you. Amen.
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[Jesus said] “Anyone who loves their father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; anyone who loves their son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.”
Matthew 10:37My First Love
I have a great relationship with my family. My parents cared dearly for my siblings and me. We all still get along and love getting together. I have a wonderful wife whom I treasure, and she feels the same way about me. I cherish my children. They fill my heart with so much joy. I love my family! There isn’t much I wouldn’t do for them!
If you have a family whom you love and they love you as well, reading Jesus’ words might be tough to hear. After all, many people would say that family comes first. However, that’s not what Jesus says. To be clear, Jesus isn’t dismissing or diminishing the love of parents, spouses, or children. Those are most certainly great gifts from God. But he does say that our love for him needs to come first. Why? Because he deserves it. He deserves to be our first love because Jesus has done more for us than anyone ever could. Yes, parents care for their children when they’re sick and make sure that their kids have a place to sleep and food to eat. But Jesus has defeated death for us. Jesus has built a home in heaven. Yes, spouses sacrifice for each other, but Jesus sacrificed himself by suffering the hell our sins deserve. Jesus has paid for all of your wrongs and failures. Jesus has done more for you than anyone else.
I hope that God has blessed you with a family you love and who loves you. But even if that isn’t the case, Jesus loves you more than you could imagine. No matter what you have done, no matter how you have lived, no matter how awful and terrible you think you are, Jesus loves you, Jesus has forgiven you, and Jesus has made you a part of his family.
Prayer:
Dear Jesus, you are worthy of my highest love and loyalty. Forgive me for the times I have placed family and friends above you. Through your Word, deepen my love for you. Help me to love my family without making them idols. Amen.
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[Jesus said] “Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword. For I have come to turn, ‘a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law—a man’s enemies will be the members of his own household.’”
Matthew 10:34-36Peace
A few years ago, I was sitting in a doctor’s office. My wife was holding our toddler, pregnant with our second child. That’s when the doctor hit me with it: “You have cancer.” Ugh! What a blow! However, I am so thankful that my doctor told me. Wouldn’t you want that as well?! Who would want a doctor who thought, ‘I really don’t want to ruin anyone’s day, so I’m not going to tell my patients what’s wrong’? No one!
Sometimes I think of that day when I’m telling people the truth of God’s Word. People are spiritually sick, and they do things that God doesn’t like. And sometimes when I’ve told them that, it feels like I’m punching them in the gut, and they respond as if I did. They get angry. They yell.
In today’s Bible verse, Jesus is describing the reality of what sometimes happens when God’s Word is explained to people. Sometimes, they get upset because God is telling them that some of their behaviors, thoughts, or feelings are wrong. And sometimes this even happens with friends or family.
But, my friend, it is so necessary for us to speak up and stand on God’s truth. Because only after someone comes to understand the sickness of their soul can they appreciate the amazing cure Jesus brings! Jesus was rejected and condemned to death on a cross so that all the wrongs of humanity would be forgiven and fixed. And that is the peace that only Jesus can bring.
God bless you as you look to share that peace with others!
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, forgive me when I seek harmony with family and friends more than faithfulness to you. Strengthen me to confess you boldly, even when it divides. Soften the hearts of those with whom I share your Word that they might celebrate your forgiveness. Amen.
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Peace and Hostility – June 28, 2026
[Jesus said] “Whoever acknowledges me before others, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven. But whoever disowns me before others, I will disown him before my Father in heaven. Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword. For I have come to turn ‘a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law—a man’s enemies will be the members of his own household.'”
Matthew 10:32-36Peace and Hostility
When Jesus was born, angels from heaven sang, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests” (Luke 2:14). Jesus came to establish peace between God and all people by taking the guilt of their sin on himself and suffering their death penalty for sin. Because of Jesus, we are free from the guilt and punishment of our sin. Washed clean by the blood of Jesus, we have peace with God. That’s why Isaiah the prophet declared that Jesus is the “Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6).
Yet Jesus said, “I did not come to bring peace, but a sword.” And he quoted from the prophet Micah that his coming would cause hostility even among family members (Micah 7:6).
Jesus was the bringer of peace and at the same time the bringer of hostility. He brought peace between us and the Father—a peace that is founded on the forgiveness of sins and looks forward confidently to the hope of heaven. But in our lives now in this world, the message about Jesus creates difficulty, strife and pain for Christians. There are those, maybe even some who are close to us, who reject the way of salvation through Jesus. They oppose Christ and as a result oppose what we believe and live for.
As difficult as it sometimes is to live our faith and confess Jesus, God can use our testimony to turn the hearts of people, even those who silently or loudly oppose us. Keep praying for them and as you have opportunity talk with them about Jesus that he is their Savior, too.
Prayer:
Jesus, I praise you for the peace that you give me. Help me to share that peace with others even when it is difficult. Amen.
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It’s Time to Sing! – June 27, 2026
Sing to the LORD! Give praise to the LORD! He rescues the life of the needy from the hands of the wicked.
Jeremiah 20:13It’s Time to Sing!
Do you like to sing? Perhaps you enjoy singing because you are a gifted singer, and people around you enjoy hearing you sing. Or perhaps you enjoy singing but can’t carry a tune. So, you keep your singing to yourself and save it for the shower. Either way—whether you are a gifted singer or not, today’s Bible reading encourages you to sing. Sing to the Lord because you have been rescued.
You’ve been rescued from all of your spiritual enemies—the devil, the sinful world, and your sinful nature. All three try to drag you from the God who loves you to the eternal separation from him that your sins deserve.
Think for a moment what your eternity would be like if the Lord hadn’t stepped in and rescued you? You would spend this life guilt-ridden and sure of God’s anger at your sins against him. And you would spend eternity separated from the one true God and all of his love and blessings. It’s terrifying to contemplate.
But, you have been rescued from this fate by the one called Savior—Jesus Christ. You are fully forgiven and adopted into God’s family. You have the promise of his love and care here and now, as well as his promise of eternal life with him when this life comes to its close.
No wonder Jeremiah encourages us to sing to the Lord! We have every reason to celebrate. So, whether you can carry a tune or not, sing to the Lord!
Prayer:
Lord, may my life be a song of praise to you, for you alone are my Savior. Amen.
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