Dear Lord, If For Seven?

JULY 2, 2026
Daily Reading—2 Chron. 21-23 / Acts 7:30-60

WHAT GOD HAS SAID:

Acts 6:3-4 Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business. But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.

WHAT I HAVE SEEN:

    Today in the church, it seems increasingly difficult to find men who will step up to do the Lord’s work. OK, we must be honest; it is hard to get them to church. Then we wonder why our country is in the condition it is in. We need men to be Godly men, and wives to encourage them to be so. I wonder if today we could find seven men to fill the roles outlined in Acts 6.

 

    It reminds me of Abraham speaking to God about the destruction of Sodom when he said in Genesis 18:32, “And he said, Oh let not the Lord be angry, and I will speak yet but this once: peradventure ten shall be found there. And he said, I will not destroy it for ten’s sake.”

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

I wonder if we asked God, “Lord, if for seven?” Would He find seven?

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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When Ridiculed, Rejoice

JULY 1, 2026
Daily Reading—2 Chron. 18-20 / Acts 7:1-29

WHAT GOD HAS SAID:

Acts 5:41-42 And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name. And daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ.

WHAT I HAVE SEEN:

    If you were to pick the number one reason why people do not go soul-winning or share their faith, what might it be? Lack of time? Well, that is really an excuse more than a reason. People find time to do anything they really want to do. Lack of finances? Probably not, as it costs nothing to share your faith. Well, nothing except your ego. The main reason people do not share Christ is the thought of being ridiculed for their faith.

    Rejoice! What a great crowd you have joined if you are ever ridiculed. It happened to Jesus, the Disciples, and many others. Acts 5:41-42 tells us how to react to such ridicule. Rejoice in being worthy first, and then, just keep sharing.

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

Isn’t the soul of those you do reach worth enduring a few who may poke fun?

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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Let’s Shake Things Up

JUNE 29, 2026
Daily Reading—2 Chron. 10-13 / Acts 5:29-42

WHAT GOD HAS SAID:

Acts 4:31 And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness.

WHAT I HAVE SEEN:

    The way things are in the world today, many Christians have all but given up. It seems the feeling is that no matter what we do, no one wants to listen. It is the downtrodden sense that we truly cannot make a difference in this dark world. I TOTALLY DISAGREE!

    When we pray, sincerely getting on our knees before a Holy God, someone is listening. He is always listening. Not only is He listening, but He can also make a difference. When the disciples and those with them united in prayer, it says the place where they were was shaken. My friend, God can still shake things up if we will just pray. Let’s shake things up, shall we?.

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

Will you earnestly pray for change in our churches and society today?

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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Who Will You Listen To?

JUNE 27 & 28, 2026
Daily Reading—2 Chron. 7-9 / Acts 5:1-28

WHAT GOD HAS SAID:

Acts 4:18-19 And they called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus. But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye.

WHAT I HAVE SEEN:

    People in the United States today are concerned with what they can and cannot say about their faith in Christ. We have leaders who claim to be Christians yet do very little to support the Christian values of this society. Even our school boards and other government officials say we cannot talk about our faith. Truth is, yes, we can. We have just as much right to freedom of speech as does anyone else.

    They tried the same thing with the disciples in Acts. Sternly saying you cannot talk about Jesus. Their answer should be our answer. Their answer was, Who do you think we should listen to, you or God?

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

Who do you think we should listen to?

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.

December 7, 2026	Daniel 11-12	1 John 5
December 8, 2026	Hosea 1-4	2 John
December 9, 2026	Hosea 5-9	3 John
December 10, 2026	Hosea 10-14	Jude
December 11, 2026	Joel	Revelation 1
December 12, 2026	Amos 1-3	Revelation 2
December 13, 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

BOOK AVAILABLE ONLINE AT AMAZON.COM