Everybody Wants Something
MAY 9 & 10, 2026
Daily Reading—2 Samuel 11-13 / Luke 24:1-35
WHAT GOD HAS SAID:
Luke 23:8 And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for he was desirous to see him of a long season, because he had heard many things of him; and he hoped to have seen some miracle done by him.
WHAT I HAVE SEEN:
When Herod saw Jesus, he was glad. Why was he glad? Was it because he was meeting the Messiah? NO! Would he ask for His advice on how to be a better leader? NO! The reason he wanted to see Jesus was to see the show. He heard Jesus had done many miracles, and Herod just wanted to see one happen.
Everyone wants something from Jesus. Some want Him to be their bodyguard and just watch out for them when troubles come. Some want Him to be like a grandparent and spoil them with things. Everybody wants something. Jesus is glad to watch over us and to give us the things we need in life. However, what He wants most of all is for us to just desire an intimate relationship with Him.
WHAT WILL YOU DO:
What do you want from Jesus?
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.
| May 11, 2026 | 2 Samuel 14-15 | Luke 24:36-53 |
| May 12, 2026 | 2 Samuel 16-18 | John 1:1-34 |
| May 13, 2026 | 2 Samuel 19-20 | John 1:35-51 |
| May 14, 2026 | 2 Samuel 21-22 | John 2 |
| May 15, 2026 | 2 Samuel 23-24 | John 3 |
| May 16, 2026 | 1 Kings 1-2 | John 4:1-38 |
| May 17, 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
