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Jul '20
Stand Firm, Stay Encouraged!
26
Jul '20
SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR JULY 26 – AUGUST 1, 2020
MEDITATION: STAND FIRM, STAY ENCOURAGED!
MEDITATION: STAND FIRM, STAY ENCOURAGED!
Sunday 26 Hebrews 3
Monday 27 1 Thessalonians 5
Tuesday 28 Philippians 1
Wednesday 29 2 Corinthians 4
Thursday 30 Revelation 7
Friday 31 Colossians 2
Saturday 1 Romans 1
Monday 27 1 Thessalonians 5
Tuesday 28 Philippians 1
Wednesday 29 2 Corinthians 4
Thursday 30 Revelation 7
Friday 31 Colossians 2
Saturday 1 Romans 1
DAILY FOCUS
SUNDAY 26
BE THERE AND ENCOURAGE EACH OTHER FOR THE GLORY OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST!
“Take care, brothers and sisters, that there not be in any one of you a wicked,
unbelieving [d]heart [which refuses to trust and rely on the Lord, a heart] that turns away from
the living God. 13 But continually encourage one another every day, as long as it is called “Today”
[and there is an opportunity], so that none of you will be hardened [into settled rebellion] by
the deceitfulness of sin [its cleverness, delusive glamour, and sophistication]. 14 For we
[believers] have become partakers of Christ [sharing in all that the Messiah has for us], if only
we hold firm our newborn confidence [which originally led us to Him] until the end,”
Hebrews 3 Vs 12-14 (AMP)
“Take care, brothers and sisters, that there not be in any one of you a wicked,
unbelieving [d]heart [which refuses to trust and rely on the Lord, a heart] that turns away from
the living God. 13 But continually encourage one another every day, as long as it is called “Today”
[and there is an opportunity], so that none of you will be hardened [into settled rebellion] by
the deceitfulness of sin [its cleverness, delusive glamour, and sophistication]. 14 For we
[believers] have become partakers of Christ [sharing in all that the Messiah has for us], if only
we hold firm our newborn confidence [which originally led us to Him] until the end,”
Hebrews 3 Vs 12-14 (AMP)
MONDAY 27
HEAR WHAT THE WORD SAYS AND ACT ACCORDINGLY!
“We [earnestly] urge you, believers, admonish those who are out of line [the undisciplined, the
unruly, the disorderly], encourage the timid [who lack spiritual courage], help the [spiritually]
weak, be very patient with everyone [always controlling your temper]. 15 See that no one repays
another with evil for evil, but always seek that which is good for one another and for all
people. 16 Rejoice always and delight in your faith; 17 be unceasing and persistent in prayer; 18 in
every situation [no matter what the circumstances] be thankful and continually give thanks to
God; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. 19 Do not quench [subdue, or be
unresponsive to the working and guidance of] the [Holy] Spirit. 20 Do not scorn or reject gifts of
prophecy or prophecies [spoken revelations—words of instruction or exhortation or
warning]. 21 But test [d]all things carefully [so you can recognize what is good]. Hold firmly to that
which is good. 22 Abstain from every form of evil [withdraw and keep away from it].”
1 Thess 5 Vs 14-22 (AMP)
“We [earnestly] urge you, believers, admonish those who are out of line [the undisciplined, the
unruly, the disorderly], encourage the timid [who lack spiritual courage], help the [spiritually]
weak, be very patient with everyone [always controlling your temper]. 15 See that no one repays
another with evil for evil, but always seek that which is good for one another and for all
people. 16 Rejoice always and delight in your faith; 17 be unceasing and persistent in prayer; 18 in
every situation [no matter what the circumstances] be thankful and continually give thanks to
God; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. 19 Do not quench [subdue, or be
unresponsive to the working and guidance of] the [Holy] Spirit. 20 Do not scorn or reject gifts of
prophecy or prophecies [spoken revelations—words of instruction or exhortation or
warning]. 21 But test [d]all things carefully [so you can recognize what is good]. Hold firmly to that
which is good. 22 Abstain from every form of evil [withdraw and keep away from it].”
1 Thess 5 Vs 14-22 (AMP)
TUESDAY 28
STAND FIRM AND CONDUCT YOURSELVES IN A MANNER WORTHY OF THE GOSPEL
OF CHRIST “Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of
Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that
you stand firm in the one Spirit,[e]striving together as one for the faith of the gospel 28without
being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a sign to them that they will be
destroyed, but that you will be saved—and that by God.29 For it has been granted to you on
behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him.”
Philipp 1 Vs 27-29(NIV)
OF CHRIST “Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of
Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that
you stand firm in the one Spirit,[e]striving together as one for the faith of the gospel 28without
being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a sign to them that they will be
destroyed, but that you will be saved—and that by God.29 For it has been granted to you on
behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him.”
Philipp 1 Vs 27-29(NIV)
WEDNESDAY 29
LOOK NOT ON THE THINGS THAT ARE SEEN—SEE THE UNSEEN!
“16 Therefore we do not become discouraged [spiritless, disappointed, or afraid]. Though our
outer self is [progressively] wasting away, yet our inner self is being [progressively] renewed day
by day. 17 For our momentary, light distress [this passing trouble] is producing for us an eternal
weight of glory [a fullness] beyond all measure [surpassing all comparisons, a transcendent
splendor and an endless blessedness]! 18 So we look not at the things which are seen, but at the
things which are unseen; for the things which are visible are temporal [just brief and fleeting],
but the things which are invisible are everlasting and imperishable.” Pray as the Spirit of God
leads you.
2 Corinth 4 Vs 16-18 (AMP)
“16 Therefore we do not become discouraged [spiritless, disappointed, or afraid]. Though our
outer self is [progressively] wasting away, yet our inner self is being [progressively] renewed day
by day. 17 For our momentary, light distress [this passing trouble] is producing for us an eternal
weight of glory [a fullness] beyond all measure [surpassing all comparisons, a transcendent
splendor and an endless blessedness]! 18 So we look not at the things which are seen, but at the
things which are unseen; for the things which are visible are temporal [just brief and fleeting],
but the things which are invisible are everlasting and imperishable.” Pray as the Spirit of God
leads you.
2 Corinth 4 Vs 16-18 (AMP)
THURSDAY 30
THERE IS HOPE—STAY FOCUSED AND STEADFAST UNTIL THE COMING DAY!
“They shall hunger no more, neither thirst anymore; the sun shall not strike them, nor any
scorching heat.17 For the Lamb in the midst of the throne will be their shepherd, and he will
guide them to springs of living water, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.”
Revel 7 Vs 16-17 (NIV)
“They shall hunger no more, neither thirst anymore; the sun shall not strike them, nor any
scorching heat.17 For the Lamb in the midst of the throne will be their shepherd, and he will
guide them to springs of living water, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.”
Revel 7 Vs 16-17 (NIV)
FRIDAY 31
MAY YOUR HEARTS BE ENCOURAGED BY GOD’S WORD! “For I want you to know how great
a struggle I have on your behalf and for those who are at Laodicea, and for all those who have
not personally seen my face, 2
that their hearts may be encouraged, having been knit together
in love, and attaining to all the wealth that comes from the full assurance of
understanding, resulting in a true knowledge of God’s mystery, that is, Christ Himself,
3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. 4 I say this so that no one will
delude you with persuasive argument. 5 For even though I am absent in body, nevertheless I
am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your good discipline and the stability of your faith in
Christ.”
Coloss 2 Vs 1-5 (NASB)
a struggle I have on your behalf and for those who are at Laodicea, and for all those who have
not personally seen my face, 2
that their hearts may be encouraged, having been knit together
in love, and attaining to all the wealth that comes from the full assurance of
understanding, resulting in a true knowledge of God’s mystery, that is, Christ Himself,
3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. 4 I say this so that no one will
delude you with persuasive argument. 5 For even though I am absent in body, nevertheless I
am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your good discipline and the stability of your faith in
Christ.”
Coloss 2 Vs 1-5 (NASB)
SATURDAY 1
KEEP THE FAITH – GROW STRONG IN THE LORD! “For I long to visit you so I can bring you some
spiritual gift that will help you grow strong in the Lord. 12When we get together, I want to
encourage you in your faith, but I also want to be encouraged by yours.
13 I want you to know, dear brothers and sisters,[e]
that I planned many times to visit you, but I was prevented until
now. I want to work among you and see spiritual fruit, just as I have seen among other
Gentiles.14 For I have a great sense of obligation to people in both the civilized world and the
rest of the world,[f]
to the educated and uneducated alike. 15 So I am eager to come to you in
Rome, too, to preach the Good News .”
Romans 1 Vs 11-15 (NLT)
KEEP THE FAITH – GROW STRONG IN THE LORD! “For I long to visit you so I can bring you some
spiritual gift that will help you grow strong in the Lord. 12When we get together, I want to
encourage you in your faith, but I also want to be encouraged by yours.
13 I want you to know, dear brothers and sisters,[e]
that I planned many times to visit you, but I was prevented until
now. I want to work among you and see spiritual fruit, just as I have seen among other
Gentiles.14 For I have a great sense of obligation to people in both the civilized world and the
rest of the world,[f]
to the educated and uneducated alike. 15 So I am eager to come to you in
Rome, too, to preach the Good News .”
Romans 1 Vs 11-15 (NLT)
WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT Hebrews 3:13 (NIV) says: “But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called “Today,” so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.”
