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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In The Presence Of Them All

AUGUST 6, 2026
Daily Reading—Psa. 18-21 / Acts 28:17-31

WHAT GOD HAS SAID:

Acts 27:35 And when he had thus spoken, he took bread, and gave thanks to God in presence of them all: and when he had broken it, he began to eat. 

WHAT I HAVE SEEN:

     Many Christians pray at home around the dinner table. We give thanks for meals at church when we are enjoying fellowship. But what about in a restaurant full of people? How about in the break room at work, or at a class reunion? Do we dare pray in public, even when the people we are with possibly do not pray?
    

    Today’s verse says Paul “gave thanks to God in presence of them all.” I am not suggesting we need to stand on a table, call for attention, and shout a loud prayer. However, we ought never be ashamed to bow our heads and thank God for His provision for life. After praying in public, I have had people stop by my table to say, “We do not see that much anymore.”  

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

Will you thank God today, in the presence of them all?

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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What If They Won’t Listen

AUGUST 5, 2026
Daily Reading—Psa. 11-17 / Acts 28:1-16

WHAT GOD HAS SAID:

Acts 27:10-11 And said unto them, Sirs, I perceive that this voyage will be with hurt and much damage, not only of the lading and ship, but also of our lives. Nevertheless the centurion believed the master and the owner of the ship, more than those things which were spoken by Paul.

WHAT I HAVE SEEN:

  Have you ever felt as though you are waving a red flag as hard as you can, and no one is watching? That you try to warn people of death and hell, and they look at you as if you are crazy? Do not feel alone. In today’s passage, Paul tries to warn the people on the ship that he is on that trouble is ahead. Why did they listen to another man’s advice over Paul’s advice? Because they did not believe Paul’s advice came from God.

    There are those who will not listen to our message of Christ’s love. They do not believe our advice comes from God. We cannot make them listen or believe. We can, however, make their lives a matter of daily prayer. Never give up on warning those blinded by the world.  

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

If one listens, isn’t it worth telling them all?

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

BOOK AVAILABLE ONLINE AT AMAZON.COM