God gives us big, new hearts
June 4, 2026
I will run in the way of your commandments when you enlarge my heart! —Psalm 119:32 (read verses 25-32 today) When God enlarges our heart, we get a NEW heart. John Piper helps us understand:
Category: Devotionals/Commentaries
These shadows will fall away
June 4, 2026
As we read in 1 Kings (today, chapters 6-7) about Solomon’s construction of the Temple, we need to be reminded that it was a shadow. John Piper comments on this in an introduction to a message, “Jesus: Mediator of a Better Covenant” The tabernacle and temple were a shadow; the official priesthood was a shadow; … More These shadows will fall away
But God….
June 3, 2026
But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved—Ephesians 2:4-5 I love the way John Piper, in a sermon “But God,” ties this passages from Ephesians with a … More But God….
God loves to undertake for the underdog who calls on his mercy
June 3, 2026
From Mary’s Magnificat in Luke 1 (read verses 39-56 in our Bible reading plan today) for he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name. And his mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation. He has shown strength with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the … More God loves to undertake for the underdog who calls on his mercy
Appeal to God for open eyes
June 3, 2026
Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law. I am a sojourner on the earth; hide not your commandments from me! Psalm 119:18-19 Spurgeon comments on Psalm 119:17-24, our passage for today: In this section the trials of the way appear to be manifest to … More Appeal to God for open eyes
No Expense Spared
June 3, 2026
In our reading of the Old Testament, we arrive at the passage in 1 Kings 4-5, where Solomon begins his preparations for building the Temple. From THEOPEDIA.com on Solomon’s Temple The building of the Temple under Solomon spared no expense to provide a house for Yahweh, the covenant god of Israel. This Temple served as … More No Expense Spared
No place where HIS power does not hold sway
June 2, 2026
“Which is his body, the fullness of him [i.e., Christ] who fills all in all.” Ephesians 1:23 John Piper helps us understand this passage in our read through the Bible plan today-
Faith never rests so calmly and peacefully as when it lays its head on the pillow of God’s omnipotence.
June 2, 2026
“For nothing will be impossible with God.” Luke 1: 37 (read verses 26-38 today) J.C. Ryle: A hearty reception of this great principle is of immense importance to our own inward peace. Questions and doubts will often arise in men’s minds about many subjects in religion. They are the natural result of our fallen estate … More Faith never rests so calmly and peacefully as when it lays its head on the pillow of God’s omnipotence.
Seeking God
June 2, 2026
With my whole heart I seek you; let me not wander from your commandments! I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. Psalm 119:10-11 (read verses 9-16 today) The Valley of Vision, “Longings After God.” My dear Lord, I can but tell thee that thou knowest I … More Seeking God
Asking God for a discerning heart
June 2, 2026
Today we read 1 Kings 2-3. In1 Kings 3:6-14– And Solomon said, “You have shown great and steadfast love to your servant David my father, because he walked before you in faithfulness, in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart toward you. And you have kept for him this great and steadfast love and have given … More Asking God for a discerning heart
