Day 14: But If Not

Day 14: But If Not

THE STORY OF DANIEL – Daniel 6:16–23 – Then the king commanded, and Daniel was brought and cast into the den of lions. The king declared to Daniel, “May your God, whom you serve continually, deliver you!” And a stone was brought and laid on the mouth of the den, and...
Day 13: How Long, O Lord?

Day 13: How Long, O Lord?

THE STORY OF JEREMIAH – Lamentations 3:49–57 – “My eyes will flow without ceasing, without respite, until the LORD from heaven looks down and sees; my eyes cause me grief at the fate of all the daughters of my city. “I have been hunted like a bird by those who were my...
Day 11: When God Lived in a House

Day 11: When God Lived in a House

THE STORY OF THE TEMPLE – 2 Chronicles 6:41–7:3 – “And now arise, O LORD God, and go to your resting place, you and the ark of your might. Let your priests, O LORD God, be clothed with salvation, and let your saints rejoice in your goodness. O LORD God, do not turn...
Day 12: Hope Is Not Dead

Day 12: Hope Is Not Dead

THE STORY OF ELIJAH – 1 Kings 19:9–12, 15–16, 18 – There he came to a cave and lodged in it. And behold, the word of the LORD came to him, and he said to him, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” He said, “I have been very jealous for the LORD, the God of hosts. For the...
Day 10: The Scandal of Forgiveness

Day 10: The Scandal of Forgiveness

THE STORY OF DAVID – Psalm 51:7–12 – Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. Let me hear joy and gladness; let the bones that you have broken rejoice. Hide your face from my sins, and blot out all my iniquities. Create in...