They Understood Not

JULY 3, 2026
Daily Reading—2 Chron. 24-27 / Acts 8

WHAT GOD HAS SAID:

Acts 7:25 For he supposed his brethren would have understood how that God by his hand would deliver them: but they understood not.

WHAT I HAVE SEEN:

    Poor ol’ Moses. He smote an Egyptian, saved the Israelite boy, and still, the Jewish boys did not like him. It has long been said that Egypt in the Bible is a picture of this sinful world. God brought Israel out of Egypt, just as He brings those who come to know Him as Saviour out of sin and the world. Moses was trying to help, but the verse said, “they understood not.”

 

    At times, when we try to help people break free from sin and the world, they turn on us. Why is that? Well, for the same reason, they understand not. Moses did finally lead Israel out of Egypt, but it took time. Friends, let’s not give up on those bound and enslaved by the world and sin. They may not understand why we do it, but we must keep on trying.

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

Isn’t their eternal destiny worth our continued efforts?

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

If We Can, We Will

JUNE 30, 2026
Daily Reading—2 Chron. 14-17 / Acts 6

WHAT GOD HAS SAID:

Acts 5:28 Saying, Did not we straitly command you that ye should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this man’s blood upon us.

WHAT I HAVE SEEN:

    The disciples were tossed into prison, with guards posted outside. Yet, God decided to release them. Did He harm the guards or the jail? No. In Acts 5:23, we find the jail and locks untouched and the guards not harmed. Still, the prisoners were free.

 

    Those who had put them in jail brought them before the court and said, We told you not to preach about this Jesus. Then, unwittingly, they said, “and intend to bring this man’s blood upon us.” As I read it, I thought, YES! That’s exactly what we want to do. To have the blood of Jesus applied to the hearts of men. I know that is not what they meant, yet I would say, if we can, we will.

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

Will you pray the sin-cleansing blood of Christ would be applied to all who hear?

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