Joy Is Contagious

SEPTEMBER 18, 2026
Daily Reading—Pro. 22-23 / 2 Co. 6

WHAT GOD HAS SAID:

2 Corinthians 2:1-2 But I determined this with myself, that I would not come again to you in heaviness. For if I make you sorry, who is he then that maketh me glad, but the same which is made sorry by me?

WHAT I HAVE SEEN:

    You look across a room and see someone yawn. It is not long until you find yourself yawning as well. You were not even tired until you saw them yawn. However, the power of suggestion is contagious.

    Paul says to the church in Corinth, If I make you sad, then how can you comfort me? If you are sad, then you are going to make me sad. In 1 Cor. 2:3, he says, “that my joy is the joy of you all,” or, when you are happy, you make me happy. When we criticize and hurt others with whom we fellowship, their sorrow will, in turn, cause our sadness. Yet, if we encourage and bring joy into others’ lives, we, in turn, uplift ourselves. Joy is contagious.   

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

Who might you encourage today? It may just be the joy you need tomorrow.

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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Why Did This Happen To Me

SEPTEMBER 17, 2026
Daily Reading—Pro. 20-21 / 2 Co. 5

WHAT GOD HAS SAID:

2 Corinthians 1:4 Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.

WHAT I HAVE SEEN:

    Over the years, I have seen many good Christians go through some terrible life ordeals. I watched as they have been ill, lost jobs, lost loved ones, and seen a child go astray, and the list goes on. I am often asked, “Why did this happen to me?” What they are saying is: “I have lived my life for the Lord; why am I going through this?”

    While there are several possible answers, one may be found in today’s verse. It says God will see you through your trial and that He may be planning to use you to comfort someone else down the road. When trials come in life, it is good to have a friend who has been there and knows how you feel.  

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

In today’s struggle, could God be preparing you to be a great and needed friend
to someone else tomorrow?

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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Cut It Out

SEPTEMBER 16, 2026
Daily Reading—Pro. 18-19 / 2 Co. 4 

WHAT GOD HAS SAID:

1 Corinthians 16:13-14 Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. Let all your things be done with charity.

WHAT I HAVE SEEN:

    In today’s verses, we find God’s desire for the church. But there is a phrase found only once in the New Testament that we do not use today. “Quit you like men.” At first, some may think Paul is saying, Quit acting like men. Actually, it’s just the opposite.

    When I was young and did something that my mom wanted me to stop doing, she would say, “Quit. Cut it out.” My mom may not have known it, but she helped me understand what God was saying here. “Quit” means to be cut out. Paul is saying to be cut out like a man, to be brave and bold. We are told to watch for spiritual attacks, stand fast on God’s Word, be brave, bold, and strong, and do it all with love.  

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

Will you be Cut Out? Will you be brave and bold for the Lord?

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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Do You Think It Will Matter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
Daily Reading—Pro. 16-17 / 2 Co. 2-3 

WHAT GOD HAS SAID:

1 Corinthians 15:54 So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.

WHAT I HAVE SEEN:

    We all wonder what life will be like in heaven. What will we look like? How old are we? Will we recognize everyone? The Bible leaves some things a bit of a mystery. We do know in the Bible that all who died and are seen in eternity are recognizable as they were. We, by faith, trust God has all things planned out well.

    What we can know is this. The Bible says THIS corruptible will put on incorruption. In other words, this sinful body and life will have shed its desire for sin and be made sinless on that day. It also says this mortal shall be made immortal. This decaying body will be made to live eternally. It says, “Death is swallowed up in victory.”  

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

So, do you think it will matter to you when you get there how old you might be?

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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This Is The GOOD NEWS

SEPTEMBER 14, 2026
Daily Reading—Pro. 14-15 / 2 Co. 1

WHAT GOD HAS SAID:

1 Corinthians 15:3-4 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:

WHAT I HAVE SEEN:

     Even today, some folks do not know what the word GOSPEL means. Some, who know the meaning, do not know what it is. So, here is a short Bible lesson.

     The word GOSPEL simply means a good message or good report. Many call it the “GOOD NEWS.” So, what is this GOOD NEWS? 1 Cor. 15:3-4 tells us. The good news is that Jesus, the Son of God, came to this earth and died in our place for the complete payment of our sins. There had to be a perfect sacrifice, and only Jesus could be that sacrifice. Even better, He rose from the tomb three days later, just as the scripture had said He would do. Now, if we put our faith in what He did, He will cleanse and save us from our sin.  

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

Isn’t the GOSPEL really GOOD NEWS?

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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