Today's Good News

OCT. 20 – Christ in You, the Hope of Glory

Colossians 1:27  To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.

Explanation: Hope is not wishful thinking but certainty rooted in Christ’s presence. The indwelling Christ guarantees future glory. His presence sustains today and assures tomorrow. This hope cannot be shaken.

Christ within anchors hope.
Future glory is certain.
Hope rests on Christ alone.

Poem — “Hope Within”
The mystery is Christ in us.
His presence guarantees tomorrow.
The Spirit assures our glory.
The believer rests in hope.
The gospel shines in this.

Trials cannot erase hope.
Suffering cannot silence it.
Death cannot end it.
Christ secures it forever.
Hope remains unshaken.

Hope rests in Christ.
Hope is alive in us.
Hope points to glory.
Hope is certain, not fragile.
Hope is eternal.

Prayer: Lord, thank You that Christ lives in me. His presence is my strength and hope. Guard my heart in this truth.
Father, let hope sustain me in trials. May others see Christ in me and be drawn to Him. Amen.

OCT. 19 – The Just Shall Live by Faith

Romans 1:17  For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.”

Explanation: Faith is how we begin and continue. From start to finish, righteousness is by faith. Justification is by faith, and daily life is sustained by faith. The Christian life is faith-dependent from first to last.

Faith justifies before God.
Faith sustains daily living.
Faith is the rhythm of the righteous.

Poem — “From First to Last”
The beginning is faith in Christ.
The middle is faith every day.
The end is faith until glory.
Life is faith throughout.
Righteousness is faith lived.

Faith trusts God’s salvation.
Faith leans on daily grace.
Faith looks to His sustaining.
Faith depends on His Spirit.
Faith glorifies the gospel.

The righteous are faith-dependent.
The believer is faith-driven.
The church is faith-filled.
The gospel is faith-shaped.
The Christian life is faith-lived.

Prayer: Lord, thank You for righteousness by faith. Keep me from self-reliance. Teach me daily dependence on grace.
Father, let my life show faith from start to finish. May I live every moment by trust in Christ. Amen.


OCT. 18 – We Walk by Faith

2 Corinthians 5:7  For we walk by faith, not by sight.

Explanation: Faith is not a moment but a walk. Sight tempts us to trust what we see, but faith relies on the unseen God. To walk by faith is to make decisions on God’s promises instead of circumstances. This is normal Christianity.

Faith is daily trust.
Faith relies on the unseen.
Faith is the believer’s normal.

Poem — “The Walk”
Steps taken on promises.
Choices made on His Word.
Life lived by trust not sight.
Faith guides when vision fails.
God unseen walks with us.

Circumstances shift daily.
Feelings rise and fall.
Faith remains steady.
Faith anchors in Christ.
Faith steadies the heart.

The Christian life is faith.
Every day requires trust.
Every step depends on God.
Every moment leans on Him.
Faith marks discipleship.

Prayer: Lord, help me walk by faith. Keep me from demanding sight before I obey. Strengthen my daily trust.
Father, let my walk display confidence in You. May others see steady faith and glorify Christ. Amen.


OCT. 17 – Without Faith It’s Impossible

Hebrews 11:6  And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.

Explanation: Faith is essential. No amount of effort pleases God without it. Faith believes that God is real and that He is faithful. To live by faith is to take God at His word and seek Him with confidence.

Faith alone pleases God.
Faith trusts God’s reality and reliability.
Faith expresses itself in pursuit of Him.

Poem — “The Only Way”
Faith opens the door to God.
Faith takes Him at His word.
Faith moves without seeing all.
Faith honors His character.
Faith delights His heart.

Unbelief insults His truth.
Doubt diminishes His power.
Faith magnifies His promises.
Faith glorifies His name.
Faith reveals His worth.

Seekers are never turned away.
Believers are never abandoned.
The faithful are always rewarded.
The one who trusts finds God near.
Life of faith is life with Him.

Prayer: Lord, increase my faith. Guard me from unbelief. Teach me to please You with trust.
Father, let faith shape my life. May I live as one who believes You are real and rewarding. Amen.


OCT. 16 – BE KIND, TENDERHEARTED

Ephesians 4:32  Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

Explanation: Kindness flows from forgiveness. Compassion feels another’s pain, and forgiveness releases their debt. We forgive because God forgave us in Christ. To be tenderhearted is to live with the softness of mercy, not the hardness of resentment.

Forgiveness grows out of mercy received.
Compassion feels before acting.
Christ’s forgiveness is both pattern and power.

Poem — “Tender Hearts”
Forgiveness opens the door to kindness.
Compassion softens hard hearts.
Gentleness stops anger’s cycle.
Mercy rebuilds broken trust.
Christ’s love flows through us.

The heart that remembers grace forgives.
The soul that knows pardon grants it.
The life touched by Christ touches others.
The forgiven become forgivers.
The pardoned become merciful.

Kindness is born at the cross.
Compassion mirrors Calvary.
Forgiveness preaches the gospel.
Mercy displays Christ to the world.
Love fulfills God’s law.

Prayer: Lord, help me forgive as You forgave me. Keep me tender and free from bitterness. Make compassion my way of life.
Father, let kindness mark my character. May my forgiveness be a window to Christ’s mercy. Amen.

OCT. 15 – Do Good to All

Galatians 6:10  Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.

Explanation: Kindness is constant, not occasional. Opportunities must be seized while they remain. All people are included, but believers have special priority. Goodness is the overflow of Christ’s life in us.

Kindness seizes the present moment.
Kindness extends to all alike.
Kindness begins with God’s family.

Poem — “Doing Good”
Today is the time for kindness.
Needs rise without warning.
Opportunities vanish quickly.
Good must be done without delay.
Love acts in the moment.

All people need kindness.
No one is excluded from love.
Enemies and friends alike are served.
The church knows no partiality.
God’s heart embraces all.

The family of God is priority.
Brothers and sisters help each other.
The world watches our love.
Unity strengthens our witness.
Kindness proves discipleship.

Prayer: Lord, open my eyes to daily opportunities. Keep me from delay in doing good. Make kindness my reflex.
Father, help me serve especially the family of faith. Let our love for one another display Christ to the world. Amen.


OCT. 14 – God’s Kindness Leads to Repentance

Romans 2:4  Do you show contempt for the riches of His kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance?

Explanation: God’s kindness is not weakness—it is mercy meant to draw us back to Him. His patience delays judgment to give time for repentance. Kindness breaks the pride of sin and softens the hardest heart.

Kindness is God’s road to repentance.
Patience is mercy holding back wrath.
Forbearance gives space to return.

Poem — “Kindness That Leads”
Mercy gives time for turning.
Patience holds back judgment.
Forbearance invites repentance.
Kindness breaks hardened pride.
The cross proves mercy’s depth.

Kindness conquers rebellion.
Kindness makes room for change.
Kindness does what wrath cannot.
Kindness reflects God’s heart.
Kindness calls sinners home.

Repentance is kindness received.
Faith is born under patience.
Hope rises through mercy.
Life springs from compassion.
Salvation glorifies God.

Prayer: Lord, thank You for kindness that led me to repentance. Forgive me for taking grace lightly. Break my pride with Your mercy.
Father, help me show kindness to others. Use gentleness in me to point people to Your patience. Amen.


OCT. 13 – Faithful in Little

Luke 16:10  Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.

Explanation: Trust begins in small matters. Faithfulness in little things prepares us for greater responsibility. Dishonesty in small things corrupts the soul. God tests us in the ordinary to shape us for extraordinary assignments.

Small faithfulness prepares for greater tasks.
Integrity cannot be divided into parts.
God measures the heart, not the size.

Poem — “Little Things”
Hidden duties shape the soul.
Quiet obedience trains the heart.
Integrity in secret honors God.
Faithfulness now prepares for tomorrow.
Small trust proves readiness.

The Lord sees what men overlook.
Every detail matters to Him.
No task is too small for His glory.
No obedience is wasted.
No faithfulness is forgotten.

Dishonesty corrodes the whole life.
Compromise spreads through the soul.
Integrity strengthens all parts.
Faithfulness builds enduring trust.
God delights in steady servants.

Prayer: Lord, teach me faithfulness in little things. Keep me from compromise in details. Shape me into a trustworthy steward.
Father, help me honor You in ordinary duties. Prepare me for greater service by small obediences. Amen.


OCT. 12 – A Model of Good Works

Titus 2:7  In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness.

Explanation: Trustworthiness is proven by example, not words alone. A consistent life adds weight to teaching. Integrity and dignity reflect the seriousness of Christ’s calling. The world longs to see authentic Christians—people whose lives confirm their message.

Example preaches louder than words.
Integrity builds credibility.
Dignity reveals the weight of truth.

Poem — “The Example”
Lives are read before sermons are heard.
Deeds prove what lips declare.
Integrity binds actions and words.
Trust grows where character is steady.
The gospel shines in embodied truth.

Teaching must match living.
Disciples must mirror the Master.
The world seeks authenticity.
The church thrives on honesty.
God delights in consistent witness.

A model invites imitation.
A pattern shapes generations.
A faithful life silences critics.
A steady walk builds trust.
A Christlike example honors God.

Prayer: Lord, let my life model good works. May my words gain weight because of integrity. Help me carry myself with seriousness.
Father, may my example draw others to Christ. Let integrity guard me and give credibility to my teaching. Amen.


OCT. 11 – Trust in the Lord

Proverbs 3:5–6  Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.

Explanation: Trust is leaning the whole weight of our life on God. To trust with all the heart is to rely on Him in every decision, rather than leaning on limited understanding. Acknowledging Him means inviting His authority into all our ways. Straight paths are not easy paths, but they are guided by the wisdom of God.

Trust replaces anxiety with surrender.
Guidance comes as we walk, not before.
Obedience is the measure of trust.

Poem — “Leaning Fully”
The heart rests when God carries the weight.
The mind is quiet in His wisdom.
The will bends under His authority.
The path clears for surrendered feet.
The soul finds peace in His leading.

Self-reliance is a broken staff.
Human plans collapse without warning.
But the Word endures forever.
The Spirit directs in truth.
The Father never misleads His child.

Trust grows by recalling mercy.
The past proves His faithfulness.
The present rests on His hand.
The future is safe in His care.
The believer walks in confidence.

Prayer: Lord, I lean my whole heart on You. Guard me from trusting myself above Your wisdom. Direct my paths as I walk in obedience.
Father, help me acknowledge You in every choice. May my trust become visible testimony that Christ sustains me. Amen.