Proverbs 25:4–8, 2 Thessalonians 3:1–16, Jeremiah 31:31–34 Jesus did not go for the easy or popular solution, but he always did the right thing. This is an important principle that runs throughout the entire Bible.

Psalm 119:33–37, 2 Thessalonians 2:1–17, Jeremiah 30:14–22, 31:12–13 It is not a matter of us standing firm on our own. We are part of a community. In today’s New Testament passage, Paul invokes the image of the *phalanx* Shoulder to shoulder, the church can stand firm.

Psalm 119:25–32, 2 Thessalonians 1:3–12, Jeremiah 29:1–14 Only God truly knows the future. Much of it is hidden from us. However, there are certain things about your future that God tells you.

Psalm 119:18–24, 1 Thessalonians 5:5–24, Jeremiah 26:13–15 Don’t follow what the world tells you is desirable, but follow God by becoming more Christ-like.

Proverbs 24:23–34, 1 Thessalonians 4:1–18, Jeremiah 23:18–29, 25:3–4 In the passages for today, we see what really *will* satisfy your spiritual hunger and thirst, and the things that you should seek *more and more*.

Psalm 119:9–16, 1 Thessalonians 2:19–20, 3:2–12, Jeremiah 23:5–6 Joy is not found in things, but in a Person.

Psalm 119:1–2, 1 Thessalonians 1:2–8, 2:1–13, Jeremiah 18:1–6, 20:8–11 Your life can be radically changed by the words of God in the Bible.

Psalm 118:22–29, Colossians 4:2–18, Jeremiah 17:7–8 In each of today’s passages we see how the Lord can be glorified in defeat.

Proverbs 24:17–18, Colossians 3:1–17, Jeremiah 15:19–20 When you come into a relationship with God through Jesus, the old clothes have to go and you need a new set of clothes for your heart and mind.

Psalm 118:5–14, Colossians 2:6–15, Jeremiah 13:15–23 Is it possible for you to change?

Psalm 117:1–2, Colossians 1:24–29, Jeremiah 10:2–5 The purpose of life is found in Jesus Christ.

Psalm 116:12–19, Colossians 1:3–23, Jeremiah 9:3 How do you cultivate an attitude of gratitude?

Proverbs 24:5–14, Philippians 4:6–19, Jeremiah 6:16 The Bible never promises that we will not face hard times or difficult situations. But it does promise us God’s strength and grace in these times.

Psalm 116:1–9, Philippians 3:4–21, Jeremiah 5:14 There are ultimately only two controlling ambitions to which all others may be reduced: one is our own glory and the other is God’s glory.

Psalm 115:12–18, Philippians 2:12–30, Jeremiah 4:1–2 Do you ever wonder whether you can make a difference to the lives of those around you? You can be a blessing machine.

Psalm 115:1–11, Philippians 1:27–28, 2:5–11, Jeremiah 1:4–19 The theme of ‘*glory*’ runs through each of today’s readings. We see why, how and when to *bounce the glory back up to God*.

Proverbs 23:31–35, 24:3–4, Philippians 1:3–26, Zephaniah 3:17 An increased lifespan is of little value unless it is for a life worth living.

Proverbs 23:19, Ephesians 4:1–16, Isaiah 61:1–8 The book of Proverbs anticipates what Spirit-powered living should look like. Then, in the New Testament, we see the fulfilment of Spirit-powered living.

Psalm 111:2–10, Ephesians 3:4–19, Isaiah 57:19, 58:6–10 The secret God reveals in Jesus is reconciliation not only with God but also with one another.

Psalm 110:1–5, Ephesians 2:4–22, Isaiah 55:1–6 The difference Jesus makes is massive, eternal, and impossible to fully comprehend.

Psalm 109:21–31, Ephesians 1:3–23, Isaiah 52:7–15, 53:1–6 All of the blessings, including those that the Old Testament speaks about, are yours in Christ.

Proverbs 23:17–18, Galatians 6:1–10, Isaiah 49:8–25 In today’s generation, our lives have become so instantaneous that anything requiring patient perseverance can appear unattractive. We require instant returns and instant results. But sometimes the biggest pay-offs are a long time coming.

Psalm 109:1–4, Galatians 5:7–25, Isaiah 48:17–18, 49:5–7 Conflict is inescapable. Even for those of us who shy away from confrontation, it is impossible to avoid. As we go through life, we will inevitably encounter people with whom we will have conflict. Additionally, for a Christian, an internal conflict exists between the desires of our sinful nature and the Holy Spirit.