How Are You Called?

JULY 14, 2026
Daily Reading—Neh. 7-8 / Acts 14

WHAT GOD HAS SAID:

Acts 13:2 As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.

WHAT I HAVE SEEN:

    At many missions’ conferences, I have heard the same question asked of missionaries. “How did you know you were called to that land?” Some have stories of being in the land before, going on a short-term mission trip, family ministering there in the past, etc. Yet the final answer is always the same. I knew in my heart that this was where God called me to go.

    Today’s verse says, “the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.” As it was then, it is today. The Holy Spirit calls people to bring the gospel to every creature. Going as Ambassadors of God.

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

Will you pray today and thank God for all those who heard the voice
of the Holy Spirit, and said YES?

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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Oops, I Forgot About Peter

JULY 13, 2026
Daily Reading—Neh. 4-6 / Acts 13:29-52

WHAT GOD HAS SAID:

Acts 12:13-15 And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken, named Rhoda. And when she knew Peter’s voice, she opened not the gate for gladness, but ran in, and told how Peter stood before the gate. And they said unto her, Thou art mad. But she constantly affirmed that it was even so. Then said they, It is his angel.

WHAT I HAVE SEEN:

    Whenever I come to this passage of scripture, I am surprised at the lack of faith. Don’t misunderstand; I am not talking only of those in the story but also many Christians today as well. Here in this passage, many Christians gathered with the purpose of praying for Peter’s release and safety. When he’s standing at the door, they don’t believe it. Rhoda, someone who does believe it, was so excited by the answer to prayer that she ran to tell the others and forgot Peter at the gate.

    Sometimes our prayers sound good as they cross our lips, but our hearts wonder, Can it possibly come true? When it does, we are so amazed by God’s answer that we forget about whom we prayed for. There should be a certain AWE in the mighty hand of God. Yet it should not surprise us; He really answers prayer.

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

What big prayer are you asking for 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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Christians

JULY 11 & 12, 2026
Daily Reading—Neh. 1-3 / Acts 13:1-28

WHAT GOD HAS SAID:

Acts 11:26 And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.

WHAT I HAVE SEEN:

     The word “Christian” is one used by so many groups today that it may seem to have lost some of its meaning. There are groups of people of the Muslim faith in Northern Iraq who are called the “Christian tribe.” Most people of any or even no denomination in the U.S. call themselves “Christian.” Yet what does the word mean? What does it mean to be Christian?

    The disciples were followers of Christ before they were called Christians in Antioch. The word “Christian” means just that, a true follower of Christ. Someone who has given it serious thought, embraces Christ’s promises, and makes it their ambition to mold their life by Christ’s example.

 

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

I wonder if many people today would have been called Christians back then?

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.

July 13, 2026	Neh. 4-6	Acts 13:29-52
July 14, 2026	Neh. 7-8	Acts 14
July 15, 2026	Neh. 9-10	Acts 15:1-27
July 16, 2026	Neh. 11-12	Acts 15:28-41
July 17, 2026	Neh. 13	Acts 16:1-24
July 18, 2026	Esther 1-4	Acts 16:25-40
July 19, 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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Worship God Alone

JULY 10, 2026
Daily Reading—Ezra 8-10 / Acts 12

WHAT GOD HAS SAID:

Acts 10:25-26 And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped him. But Peter took him up, saying, Stand up; I myself also am a man.

WHAT I HAVE SEEN:

    Today, many Evangelists and Preachers have made a name for themselves. We see them on TV, hear them on the radio, and find their books and CDs on the Internet. Most of them have not sought fame. They have simply preached the Word, and man elevated them to this place of recognition. However, they, and we, need to remember who is to be worshiped.

    Peter had also become famous for what God had done through him. Yet when Cornelius bowed to him, He said, “I myself also am a man.” There is nothing wrong with showing respect to the man of God who delivers the Word of God. Nevertheless, we must be careful to never worship man and only worship God. 

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

Are you worshiping God only or a man also?

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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God The Cleanser

JULY 9, 2026
Daily Reading—Ezra 4-7 / Acts 11

WHAT GOD HAS SAID:

Acts 10:15 And the voice spake unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common.

WHAT I HAVE SEEN:

   There is a chorus we sing which says, “I shall not be, I shall not be moved.” The Chorus is saying that God’s Word is solid and that we should live by what it says. However, we need to know what God has really said, not what man has implied. We sometimes get so entrenched in our religion that we no longer care if God said it or not; that’s just how we do it.

    Peter did not eat certain foods he called “common.” God met him in a vision and said, “What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common.” God had challenged Peter’s traditions. Sometimes the Bible will challenge our traditions as well. God said He cleanses and washes away sin. Yet sometimes we have trouble believing that sin is gone from others and us. 

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

When God says it is clean, doesn’t that make it clean?

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