Faith Plus NOTHING!

AUGUST 12, 2026
Daily Reading—Psa. 42-47 / Rom. 5

WHAT GOD HAS SAID:

Romans 3:28 Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.

WHAT I HAVE SEEN:

  At an Evangelistic service, during the invitation, the evangelist clearly presented the Gospel. From the pulpit, he led people in a prayer that, if said from the heart to God, was accepting Christ as Saviour by faith. When finished, he asked those who had prayed that prayer to come forward. Some did, some did not.

    I was invited later to visit a man who was there. In our conversation, he said he wanted to be saved. He believed Christ died for him and His blood paid the price for his sin. He said, “I prayed with the evangelist, but I’m nervous in crowds and didn’t walk forward.” He feared that since he did not go forward, he was not saved. Oh, what joy to share that salvation is not by deeds, works, or a walk, but by faith. I later baptized this man.  

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

Aren’t you glad we do not earn salvation?

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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You Know

AUGUST 11, 2026
Daily Reading—Psa. 37-41 / Rom. 4

WHAT GOD HAS SAID:

Romans 2:11-12 For there is no respect of persons with God. For as many as have sinned without law shall also perish without law: and as many as have sinned in the law shall be judged by the law;

WHAT I HAVE SEEN:

  People will ask about the fate of those who do not know there is a God. Will they go to hell? Yet the Bible says, You Know! If we read past Romans 2:12, it says our thoughts and conscience bear witness in our hearts that there is a God. It speaks of people not having the law, God’s written Word. Yet there is still no excuse. Why? Because in their hearts they know.

    It is natural to know it is wrong to kill another person. Why? Because we know life is valuable. We know that committing adultery is a sin. Why? Because God placed in our hearts moral boundaries concerning love. Everyone will be either judged by the written law of God or by the law of God written in the heart.  

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

Does anyone really have an excuse not to seek God?

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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Misery Loves Company

AUGUST 10, 2026
Daily Reading—Psa. 33-36 / Rom. 3

WHAT GOD HAS SAID:

Romans 1:32 Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.

WHAT I HAVE SEEN:

     You are who you hang out with. I have mentioned this before in past devotions. If you want a good idea of who people see you as, look at the people you call friends. It is more than just an outward appearance. It is a measure of who you are. Misery loves company.
    

    Today’s verse says, “they which commit such things are worthy of death.” What are “such things”? They are sinful things. Romans 6:23 says, “…the wages of sin is death…” What do those worthy of death enjoy? Our verse says, “…not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.” They want to be around others who sin like them so they do not feel bad about their sin.  

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

Do we think we can mask our sinfulness in a crowd of sinners?

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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I Am Not Ashamed, Am I?

AUGUST 8 & 9, 2026
Daily Reading—Psa. 27-32 / Rom. 2

WHAT GOD HAS SAID:

Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

WHAT I HAVE SEEN:

    I have some good news! No, really, I have some really great news. Not ordinary news. Not the kind of news you will see on TV. This is better than the birth of a child news or the “We are getting married” news. This news is life-changing, extraordinary, you will never believe it is possible kind of news. Yet, if I tell you, you might get mad. So, I will just keep it to myself.

    You want to strangle someone like that, right? I know I would. Yet, that is how many believers treat the Word of God. It’s the best, life-changing news that ever was or will be. “It is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth.” Still, we’re afraid someone might get angry if we tell them. Therefore, we keep it to ourselves. 

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

Are we ashamed of the Gospel?

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 10, 2026	Psa. 33-36	Rom. 3
August 11, 2026	Psa. 37-41	Rom. 4
August 12, 2026	Psa. 42-47	Rom. 5
August 13, 2026	Psa. 48-51	Rom. 6
August 14, 2026	Psa. 52-57	Rom. 7
August 15, 2026	Psa. 58-64	Rom. 8
August 16, 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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They Changed Their Minds

AUGUST 7, 2026
Daily Reading—Psa. 22-26 / Rom. 1

WHAT GOD HAS SAID:

Acts 28:6 Howbeit they looked when he should have swollen, or fallen down dead suddenly: but after they had looked a great while, and saw no harm come to him, they changed their minds, and said that he was a god.

WHAT I HAVE SEEN:

  In Acts 28, the folks on the island of Melita changed their minds a few times. First, they welcome everyone off the boat and treat them kindly. After a poisonous snake bit Paul, they saw him as a criminal getting what was coming to him. When the poison had no effect, they changed their mind again and saw him as a god.

    Things around us will indeed at times cause us to change our minds. The Bible says in Matt. 5:16, “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” People are watching everything we do as Christians and listening to all we say.  

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

We sure do not want people to see us as gods,
but how great would it be if they instead saw our God in us?

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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