I Did Not Do It!

AUGUST 31, 2026
Daily Reading—Psa. 119:1-88 / 1 Co. 5

WHAT GOD HAS SAID:

1 Corinthians 3:6-7 I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase.

WHAT I HAVE SEEN:

    I will never forget Jim. Jim was a man I had the privilege of leading to the Lord. He was older and had been around churches longer than I had. However, for whatever reason, God used something I said to shine a light into Jim’s heart and illuminate the Gospel. Often in services where we asked for testimonies, Jim would pop up and say something like, “I am so glad I am saved, and thank Pastor for saving me.” I would continually remind him I did not do it; God saved Him. He would say, “I know that, but you know what I mean.”

 

    What a joy to be used by God to help someone’s life be changed eternally. However, we need never lose sight of who is truly doing the saving. Only God can save a soul.  

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

Pop Quiz: “Who gives the increase?”

IF YOU ARE JOURNALING:

Ask yourself, what are MY THOUGHTS concerning this passage and today’s devotion?

Within this reading, do I find a CHALLENGE for my life?

What actions will I take today or this week to meet this CHALLENGE?

 Living In His Word Ministries

        “Getting people into the Word of God…
                …and the Word of God into people.
                                                                             Romans 10:17

Evangelist Dr. Franklin J. Senters, Th. D.
Founder and President
Hebrews 2:12

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It Made No Sense Before

AUGUST 29 & 30, 2026
Daily Reading—Psa. 114-118 / 1 Co. 4

WHAT GOD HAS SAID:

1 Corinthians 2:14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.

WHAT I HAVE SEEN:

    Before I accepted Christ as Saviour, when I would read the Bible, it often made no sense. Even though I was raised in church and knew all the stories, they never came together to become real to me. After I was saved, it was like reading a new book for the first time. The stories were the same, but now they spoke to me personally and had become clearer than before. Still today, I continually learn new truths when reading it.

 

    One reason is found in today’s verse. The unsaved, or natural man, cannot understand spiritual things. It is not until the Holy Spirit takes up residence in our hearts that He then illuminates what was written. 

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

Isn’t reading a living book that is personal much more enjoyable than just reading plain old literature?

IF YOU ARE JOURNALING:

Ask yourself, what are MY THOUGHTS concerning this passage and today’s devotion?

Within this reading, do I find a CHALLENGE for my life?

What actions will I take today or this week to meet this CHALLENGE?

WHAT TO DO ON SUNDAY:

     On Sundays, we encourage you to attend your local church and listen intently to what God has prepared in your pastor’s heart. Write down all the scriptures he uses in that message, then,
when you get home, reread those passages for today’s reading.
God has given your pastor exactly what He desires for you to have on that day.

August 31, 2026	Psa. 119:1-88	1 Co. 5
September 1, 2026	Psa. 119:89-176	1 Co. 6
September 2, 2026	Psa. 120-129	1 Co. 7
September 3, 2026	Psa. 130-137	1 Co. 8
September 4, 2026	Psa. 138-143	1 Co. 9
September 5, 2026	Psa. 144-150	1 Co. 10
September 6, 2026	No Passages Assigned

 Living In His Word Ministries

        “Getting people into the Word of God…
                …and the Word of God into people.
                                                                             Romans 10:17

Evangelist Dr. Franklin J. Senters, Th. D.
Founder and President
Hebrews 2:12

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Grace FIRST!

AUGUST 28, 2026
Daily Reading—Psa. 109-113 / 1 Co. 3

WHAT GOD HAS SAID:

1 Corinthians 1:3 Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

WHAT I HAVE SEEN:

    In Paul’s letters to the churches, we find a common thread in his greetings to them. He opens with grace first and follows with peace. For example, we read in 1 Corinthians 1:3 “Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.” This is not just a grammatical habit for Paul. It is his belief in the truth that grace precedes peace.

 

    Paul also wrote Ephesians 2:8 “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:” You see, without God’s grace, there would be no salvation. Without salvation, there can be no lasting peace. Grace must always come first before any real peace.  

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

Isn’t God’s grace amazing?

IF YOU ARE JOURNALING:

Ask yourself, what are MY THOUGHTS concerning this passage and today’s devotion?

Within this reading, do I find a CHALLENGE for my life?

What actions will I take today or this week to meet this CHALLENGE?

 Living In His Word Ministries

        “Getting people into the Word of God…
                …and the Word of God into people.
                                                                             Romans 10:17

Evangelist Dr. Franklin J. Senters, Th. D.
Founder and President
Hebrews 2:12

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Wise And Simple

AUGUST 27, 2026
Daily Reading—Psa. 106-108 / 1 Co. 2

WHAT GOD HAS SAID:

Romans 16:19 For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil.

WHAT I HAVE SEEN:

    Paul says to the church, “I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil.” This is still good advice today. Many times, I have heard comments like, “Well, how will I know if it is bad if I don’t try it?” Meaning, “I want to play in sin, so I know if it’s wrong.” Really? Will you shoot yourself in the foot to know if it hurts? Shall I slap your face to see if it stings? That is a ridiculous thing to even think.

 

    Paul’s advice was good back then and is still good today. Study to be wise about things you know to be good. Be simple (or innocent and uneducated) on the evils of this world. Sin is so bad that Jesus had to die to wash us clean from it.  

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

Do we need to experience sin’s torments to know that it is sin?

IF YOU ARE JOURNALING:

Ask yourself, what are MY THOUGHTS concerning this passage and today’s devotion?

Within this reading, do I find a CHALLENGE for my life?

What actions will I take today or this week to meet this CHALLENGE?

 Living In His Word Ministries

        “Getting people into the Word of God…
                …and the Word of God into people.
                                                                             Romans 10:17

Evangelist Dr. Franklin J. Senters, Th. D.
Founder and President
Hebrews 2:12

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Just Praise Him!

AUGUST 26, 2026
Daily Reading—Psa. 103-105 / 1 Co. 1

WHAT GOD HAS SAID:

Romans 15:9-11 And that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy; as it is written, For this cause I will confess to thee among the Gentiles, and sing unto thy name. And again he saith, Rejoice, ye Gentiles, with his people. And again, Praise the Lord, all ye Gentiles; and laud him, all ye people.

WHAT I HAVE SEEN:

    My life verse has been Hebrews 2:12, “Saying, I will declare thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto thee.” I try to live this verse. I love to sing, especially about my Lord. I love to preach and witness about His grace and mercy that saved my soul and is available to all.

 

    Romans 15:9-11 essentially says the same thing. It says that because of God’s mercy, people will sing, rejoice, praise, and laud (which means “celebrate”) His name. Stop and think of what God did when He devised a plan to save our souls from sin’s penalty. The death of His Son was the cost of that plan, and yet, He carried it out because of His love for you.  

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

How can we not sing, rejoice, praise, and laud His name?

IF YOU ARE JOURNALING:

Ask yourself, what are MY THOUGHTS concerning this passage and today’s devotion?

Within this reading, do I find a CHALLENGE for my life?

What actions will I take today or this week to meet this CHALLENGE?

 Living In His Word Ministries

        “Getting people into the Word of God…
                …and the Word of God into people.
                                                                             Romans 10:17

Evangelist Dr. Franklin J. Senters, Th. D.
Founder and President
Hebrews 2:12

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