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Today's Word

saturday, october 17 2026

Jesus made us rise up

Jesus has given us the most precious gift: rescue from eternal sleep. Before we knew Him, we were spiritually asleep, lost in the shadows of sin and separated from God. But He came as the light that breaks through the darkness.

Through His life, death, and resurrection, Jesus Christ offered all of us the opportunity to awaken to eternal life. He rescued us from the grip of spiritual death so that we could experience redemption and salvation.

The sacrifice of Jesus on the cross was the price paid to free us from the eternal sleep of sin. Now we have the chance to live an abundant life in fellowship with God, awakened to His grace and infinite love.

May we always remember Jesus’ gracious rescue, and may our hearts be filled with gratitude for Him, who awakened us to the hope of eternal life at His side. Jesus is our light, our salvation, and our source of eternal life.

The spirit shrieked, convulsed him violently and came out. The boy looked so much like a corpse that many said, “He’s dead.” But Jesus took him by the hand and lifted him to his feet, and he stood up.
- Mark 9:26–27

What Jesus did for us is similar to what He did for that boy. Before we encountered Christ, we were like the dead, separated from God because of sin. But Christ reached out His hand toward us and saved our lives. Today we can stand before God the Father and give thanks for everything Jesus has done for us!

Yesterday's Word

Live always with Him

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
- John 3:16

Do you know John 3:16?

This is the verse every believer should memorize and keep in their heart. And yes, that’s right many already have. But sometimes we repeat things without thinking, and that’s why it’s worth stopping to look at what the verse actually says:

God loves everyone. God gave us His Son, Jesus. God does not want anyone to be left out of His kingdom. God wants us to live forever with Him.

This is God’s immense love for all humanity. And He has given you and me a mission. He chose us to carry His message of love to everyone we know.

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
- Matthew 28:19–20

Do you need better reasons to go out and tell the world about God’s love? He gave you a mission, start fulfilling it today. Bring God’s love to everyone around you. You can begin with simple things, like offering a word of encouragement to someone who is sad or helping a person who is overwhelmed. Do everything in the name of Jesus, and impact others with His great love.

Day Before Yesterday's Word

You are blessed

People tend to focus on problems or on what we don’t have. This attitude is a bad habit that doesn’t benefit us, as it leads to sadness and anxiety.

Try this today! List the blessings you have in your life. Remember some good things that have happened to you in the past few weeks. Did you eat something every day? Do you have a place to live? Do you have family, friends, and clothes to wear? Can you read, breathe, and walk? How many good things are there in your life?

These are God’s blessings for you! Thank Him and focus on His goodness today.

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.
- James 1:17

There are many things we take for granted, but if we stop to think, they are great blessings from God. Having clean water available to drink, to bathe, to wash clothes, to clean the house, and so on, this may seem very normal to us, but in reality, it is a great blessing. Unfortunately, many people must walk long distances in search of drinking water.

Do you recognize God’s goodness in your life? Do you realize that you are blessed? Remove unfounded complaints from your heart and replace them with gratitude to God. You will feel much better and honor Almighty God who loves you so much.

See also: Verses about that will encourage your soul.