"Evenings with Jesus" by William Jay is a classic two-volume devotional work offering thoughtful and theologically rich meditations for each evening of the year. Published in the 19th century, it was designed as a companion to Jay’s earlier work, Morning Exercises, and reflects his long and fruitful ministry as a respected English Congregationalist preacher. In Evenings with Jesus, each entry begins with a passage of Scripture followed by an exposition and application. Jay’s reflections are pastoral, practical, and warmly evangelical, often emphasizing the believer’s relationship with Christ, spiritual comfort, and the duties of Christian life. Known for his clarity, simplicity, and devotion to Scripture, William Jay wrote with a tone that was both devout and accessible, making this volume ideal for private worship, family devotions, or evening reflection. The book remains a valuable resource for those seeking to end each day with Christ-centered thought and prayer.
January 1 "Speak unto the children of Israel, that they go forward." Exodus 14:15 We can view this command in three ways: First, about
January 2 "The Holy Scriptures." 2 Timothy 3:15 The Scriptures are a revelation from God and are "able to make us wise unto salvation.
January 3 "Let your conversation be without covetousness." Hebrews 13:5 The gospel is a system of kindness. Everything in the gos
January 4 "All things come of thee." 1 Chronicles 29:14 God should be recognized as the source of all our resources. No matter ho
January 5 "Man is born unto trouble." Job 5:7 Thus, we understand there is an inheritance of grief; to this legacy, all of Adam's
January 6 "Happy is the man whom God correcteth." Job 5:17 Christians should be able to gain this confidence regarding their hard
January 7 "Ye received the word with the joy of the Holy Ghost. " 1 Thessalonians 1:6 The gospel is a system of consolation and
January 8 " As one whom his mother comforts, so will I comfort you, and you shall be comforted in Jerusalem. " Isaiah 66:13 A caring, a
January 9 " Our liberty is what we have in Christ Jesus. " Galatians 2:4 This includes freedom from the bondage of corruption. How ma
January 10 " I know that this shall turn into my salvation. " Philippians 1:19 While the Bible encourages us to be humble and warns a
January 11 " God has chosen the poor of this world, rich in faith, to be heirs of the kingdom he promised to them who love him. " Jam
January 12 " Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto thee . " Psalm 51:13 Here, we have the imp
January 13 " I give myself unto prayer. " Psalm 109:4 David was a man of prayer. We read of his commitment to prayer; he made it the
January 14 " The Lord your God is mighty, living among you. " Zephaniah 3:17 Here, we see the divine sufficiency. This comes from the
January 15 " He hath heard my voice and my supplications. " Psalm 116:1 We observe much in the history of David, which shows us he mu
January 16 " Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: but one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part,
January 17 " He will save. " Zephaniah 1:17 Save from what? This isn't specified; it wasn't necessary. Save from poverty—from slander
January 18 " He shall rest in his love. " Zephaniah 3:17 Notice how God's love for his people is constant. "He shall rest in his love
January 19 " Do good. " Hebrews 13:16 God doesn't only provide good for His people for their benefit, but also blesses some for the s
January 20 " I love the Lord because he hath heard my voice and my supplications. Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, I will call upon
January 21 " Consider " Haggai 1:5 The religion of the Bible is a reasonable service; nothing is more different from baseless belief o
January 22 " Ye do err, not knowing the Scriptures. " Matthew 22:29 Unfortunately, many people, from whom we might expect more, are e
January 23 " If his children forsake my law and walk not in my judgments, I will visit their transgressions with a rod and their iniquity&nb
January 24 " A righteous person is more excellent than their neighbor. " Proverbs 12:26 "He that doeth righteousness is righteous," a
January 25 " I am glad for your sakes that I was not there so that you might believe. " John 11:15 In the view of our Savior, there i
January 26 " I am glad that I was not there. " John 11:15 God can achieve the goals of His love in ways unique to Himself. The friend
January 27 " God commanded me to make haste. " 2 Chronicles 35:21 These words are related to war, a subject that has filled the pages
January 28 " And the archers shot at King Josiah, and he died, and all Judah and Jerusalem mourned for King Josiah. " 2 Chronicles 35
January 29 " Nevertheless, let us go to him. " John 11:16 The Savior is never too late in his actions or too confident in his abiliti
January 30 " God commanded me to act quickly. " 2 Chronicles 35:21 We've already discussed these words and their context. Now, we look at th
January 31 " God commanded me to act quickly. " 2 Chronicles 35:21 There are three areas in which God instructs us to "act quickly." The fir
February 1 " How can I endure to see the destruction of my kindred? " Esther 8:6 Caring deeply for our relatives is not only natural
February 2 " That your love may grow even more in knowledge and in all discernment. " Philippians 1:9 Despite everything we know abou
February 3 "That which I have committed unto Him against that day. " 2 Timothy 1:12 The apostle, looking forward to that day, e
February 4 " I know whom I have believed. " 2 Timothy 1:12 Here, we see the apostle's deep satisfaction from knowing the great One he truste
February 5 " He is able to keep what I have committed to him against that day. " 2 Timothy 1:12 We have observed the states of
February 6 " Oh, give thanks unto the Lord. " 1 Chronicles 16:34 If we feel grateful to others for their kindness, surely we won't fo
February 7 " If a man keeps his saying, he shall never see death . " John 8:51 Christians are mortal like other people. Will they not
February 8 " O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? " 1 Corinthians 15:55 The apostle here brings together these
February 9 " For this reason, the Son of God was revealed so that he might destroy the works of the devil. " 1 John 3:8 And we know h
February 10 " Rivers of waters run down mine eyes because they keep not thy law. " Psalm 119:136 It is the clearest sign of a r
February 11 " Our vile body. " Philippians 3:21 However, we pamper, adorn, or indulge the body, it is what the apostle calls it: a vi
February 12 " When I would do good, evil is present with me." Romans 7:21 The chief sorrows of Christians come from their sins and wea
February 13 " For our gospel came not to you in words only, but also in power and the Holy Ghost. " 1 Thessalonians 1:5 We don't need to be
February 14 " Having received the message in much affliction, with the joy of the Holy Spirit." 1 Thessalonians 1:6 The apostle refers to th
February 15 " We love him because he first loved us. " 1 John 4:19 Dr. Doddridge had a very amiable child who passed away before age nine; s
February 16 " And it will happen on that day, that the great trumpet will be blown, and those who were ready to perish in the land of Assyri
February 17 " A dispensation of the gospel. " 1 Corinthians 9:17 Here we have for our contemplation "a dispensation of the gospel." T
February 18 " Ready to perish. " Isaiah 27:13 Here, we find the situation of those the gospel speaks to. "Outcasts," and "ready to pe
February 19 " They shall come which were ready to perish. " Isaiah 27:13 Here, we see the pull the gospel has. Despite the non-Christi
February 20 " But they made light of it. " Matthew 27:5 The accusation here is of taking the gospel's provision and invitation lightl
February 21 " But they didn't take it seriously. " Matthew 22:5 There are four reasons why many people don't take the gospel's offer
February 22 " This is the victory that overcomes the world, even our faith. " 1 John 5:4 "Be of good cheer; I have overcome the world
February 23 " Knowing that shortly I must put off this my tabernacle. " 2 Peter 1:14 Here we have the Christian's current home. "We th
February 24 " We that are in this tabernacle do groan, being burdened; not for that we would be unclothed, but clothed upon, that mortality
February 25 " Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless his holy name. " Psalm 103:1 There are three things t
February 26 " Everyone started making excuses. The first person said, "I have bought a piece of ground, and I just need to go and see it; I
February 27 " We that are in this tabernacle do groan, being burdened. " 2 Corinthians 5:4 And burdened with what? Countless are the
February 28 " He will joy over thee with singing. " Zephaniah 3:17 Observe that joy is not only experienced here but also expressed.
February 29 " This is love, that we walk after his commandments. " 2 John 6 While God is the Father of his people, he is also their M
March 1 " Night and day, praying exceedingly that we might see your face. " 1 Thessalonians 3:10 Here, we see the value and ben
March 2 " That I may be comforted together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me. " Romans 1:12 Independence is a myth. We a
March 3 " Let us, therefore, come boldly to the throne of grace so we may obtain mercy and find grace to help when we need it. " Hebr
March 4 " In the year king Uzziah died, I also saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple."&nbs
March 5 " There is another king, one Jesus. " Acts 17:7 We have two letters sent to the believers in Thessalonica, both of which elevate the
March 6 " As he spoke these words, a woman in the crowd raised her voice and said to him, "Blessed is the womb that bare thee, and the paps
March 7 " Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free; but Christ is all, and
March 8 " Christ is all, and in all. " Colossians 3:11 Christ is all in everything. This is what the Greek text says, and so modern w
March 9 " Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. " 2 Corinthians 3:17 Liberty has always been highly valued and can never be too
March 10 " Our freedom that we have in Christ Jesus. " Galatians 2:4 Regarding this, we have four pieces of advice to offer. First, c
March 11 " Thanks be to God, who gives us victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. " 1 Corinthians 15:57 This chapter is very interestin
March 12 " Thanks be to God, who gives us victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. " 1 Corinthians 15:57 Victory implies warfare.
March 13 " You greatly rejoice. " 1 Peter 1:6 Christians are no strangers to joy; they shouldn't be. "Who can have greater cause to s
March 14 " Wherein you greatly rejoice. " 1 Peter 1:6 In what? This is the question, and it is answered, "Blessed be the God and Fath
March 15 " If I be bereaved of my children, I am bereaved. " Genesis 43:14 Paul talks about "the comforts of love," and anyone who ha
March 16 " How, then, can man be justified with God? " Job 25:4 Let us examine the question as if it's completely negating the possib
March 17 " Being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. " Romans 5:1 The apostle is discussing a t
March 18 " That day . " 2 Timothy 1:12 Today, we're brought to consider a momentous time. It's not named directly; the apostle simply
March 19 " A glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing. " Ephesians 5:27 When presented to the Saviour by
March 20 " He performs the things appointed for me, and many such things are with him. " Job 23:14 We are here assured that our hards
March 21 " S how me thy ways, O Lord; teach me thy paths. " Psalm 25:4 By the "way" and "paths of the Lord," which the Psalmist sough
March 22 " Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. " Psalm 32:1 When David searched for what truly
March 23 " Who has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel. " 2 Timothy 1:10 "Conjecture and opinion," says Pa
March 24 " It doth not yet appear what we shall be. " 1 John 3:2 Although we read in one place that "life and immortality are brought to lig
March 25 " According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust. " 1 Timothy 1:11 The glory of the go
March 26 " Hath he smitten him as he smote those that smote him? Or is he slain according to the slaughter of them that are slain by him? In
March 27 " I will be with him in trouble. " Psalm 91:15 The righteous face many afflictions, but they don't have to endure their tria
March 28 " That he might present it to himself. " Ephesians 5:27 In the Scriptures, we find a threefold presentation of believers men
March 29 " That he might present it to himself a glorious church. " Ephesians 5:27 Such is the final aim of the Saviour in giving hims
March 30 " Now, unto him who can keep you from falling, and present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy; to th
March 31 " Sin shall not have dominion over you. " Romans 6:14 One of the Christian's most relentless enemies is sin. This is the roo
April 1 " Wherein you greatly rejoice. " 1 Peter 1:6 There are only three things genuinely great in the universe - God, the soul, and
April 2 " His great love with which he loved us. " Ephesians 2:4 The Savior is always concerned with the welfare of his people;
April 3 " When Jesus knew that his time had come to leave this world and go to the Father. " John 13:1 There is something uniqu
April 4 " For I decided not to focus on anything among you, except for Jesus Christ, and his crucifixion. " 1 Corinthians 2:2 C
April 5 " He is risen. " Matthew 28:7 Here is a fact admitted: this is the resurrection of Christ. That he was dead -really dea
April 6 " If ye then be risen with Christ. " Colossians 3:1 Here is a supposed privilege. It is that of a believer being risen
April 7 " Seek those things which are above. " Colossians 3:1 Here is a duty enjoined. The things that should capture the Christian's
April 8 " We also find joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation. " Romans 5:1
April 9 " This do in remembrance of me. " Luke 22:19 How many persons who would be considered Christians live in the neglect of
April 10 " When he is come, he will reprove the world of sin. " John 16:8 Let us note the Author and medium of this discovery a
April 11 " My sin is ever before me. " Psalm 51:3 To the Psalmist, sin was a more abundant source of grief than all his sufferi
April 12 " After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once. " 1 Corinthians 15:6 Here, we encounter the Savior d
APRIL 13 " Put thou my tears into thy bottle. " Psalm 56:8 Some have thought this refers to a practice I believe is incorrectly
April 14 " I hate vain thoughts, but thy law do I love. " Psalm 119:113 Even though the Jews lived under a system filled with carnal o
April 15 " I, even I, am he that comforteth you. " Isaiah 51:12 How great and worthy of admiration is God's condescension! The
April 16 " He is a babe. " Hebrews 5:13 The apostle does not refer to a baby by nature. This, indeed, is one of the most beauti
April 17 " The message of righteousness. " Hebrews 5:13 Let's explore the gospel's description as "The Word of Righteousness."
April 18 " I hate vain thoughts. " Psalm 119:113 Vain thoughts include foolish, wandering, unbelieving, worldly, self-righteous
April 19 " T hy law do I love. " Psalm 119:113 Let's consider two things: the object of the Psalmist's love and the love itself
April 20 " Behold, I am vile. " Job 40:4 Let's examine this self-criticism by looking at three aspects. First, the characterist
April 21 " Behold, I am vile. " Job 40:4 Let's pay attention to the effects of this conviction. They vary greatly. One of these
April 22 " If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above. " Colossians 3:1 It's as though the apostl
April 23 " All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. " Matthew 28:18 As he asserted here, we should note three aspects
April 24 " Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour. " Acts 5:31 Let's consider the Savior's
April 25 " All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. " Matthew 28:18 Let's consider this authority of the Savior, espe
April 26 " He shall reign forever and ever. " Revelation 11:15 The elevation of the Savior brings joy and triumph to all
April 27 " Oh, wretched man that I am! Who shall deliver me from the body of this death? " Romans 7:24 This acknowledgment and this c
April 28 " Unskilled in the word. " Hebrews 5:13 Some people are so ignorant and unfamiliar with the sacred writings that they
April 29 " Unskilled in the word. " Hebrews 5:13 Let us look more closely at situations where people are unskilled in using the
April 30 " Are they not in thy book? " Psalm 56:8 That is, aren't my sorrows written and recorded there? What book? The book of
May 1 " If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them. " John 13:17 We should be grateful that we have the word of righteousnes
May 2 " Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness. " Matthew 6:33 Religion should be our top priority. A person w
May 3 " You were examples to all who believe in Macedonia and Achaia. " 1 Thessalonians 1:7 We have observed the people o
May 4 " Oh, how love I thy law! It is my meditation all the day. " Psalm 119:97 David refers to the "law" as the Scriptures, or
May 5 " This is love: that we walk after his commandments. " 2 John 6 Here, love is presented as the driving force behind obedience.
May 6 " He is altogether lovely. " Song of Solomon 5:16 There is only one Being in the universe to whom, for one moment, these words w
May 7 " He that is spiritual. " 1 Corinthians 2:15 The spiritual person contrasts with the natural person. A natural person ref
May 8 " Keep me from evil . " 1 Chronicles 4:10 Anyone who prays this prayer acknowledges their vulnerability to temptation and
May 9 " He expected it to produce grapes, but it yielded wild grapes. " Isaiah 5:2 Was God, then, disappointed? He was, and he
May 10 " The Lord thy God in the midst of thee. " Zephaniah 3:17 The name of the church is Jehovah-Shammah, and the Lord is there. "B
May 11 " Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. " Philippians 2:4 "Everyone for himself, a
May 12 " Look, not every man is on his own things, but every man is also on the things of others. " Philippians 2:4 Let's ask o
May 13 " Having food and raiment, let us therewith be content. " 1 Timothy 6:8 Happiness does not depend on external things but upon
May 14 " He that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man. " 1 Corinthians 2:15 Here, we have a distinctio
May 15 " I am as a wonder unto many. " Psalm 71:7 What the Psalmist says about himself can also be applied to Christians today,
May 16 " For it pleased the Father that in him should all fullness dwell. " Colossians 1:19 Concerning this fullness, we can no
May 17 " For it pleased the Father that in him all fullness should dwell. " Colossians 1:19 Let us consider the reasonabl
May 18 " Look to yourselves. " 2 John 8 Reason and Scripture both emphasize the importance of self-attention. First, We can and
May 19 " My father, wouldn't you have done it if the prophet had told you to do something great? How much more then, when he says to y
May 20 " Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. "
May 21 " Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus. " Philippians 2:5 To motivate Christians to seek each other's
May 22 " Let a man examine himself. " 1 Corinthians 11:28 In addition to the tests mentioned in a previous reflection, which ca
May 23 " The great trumpet shall be blown. " Isaiah 27:13 Here, let us reflect on the grandeur of the gospel. "The great trumpe
May 24 " They shall come to worship the Lord in the holy mount at Jerusalem. " Isaiah 27:13 Here, we have the impact of the gos
May 25 " Let the heart of them rejoice that seek the Lord. " Psalm 105:3 Happiness is something no one is indifferent to. Everyone cla
May 26 " I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, to the intent ye may believe. " John 11:15 The hardships some endure ar
May 27 " Of his fullness have all we received. " John 1:16 Let's look at the reception that's acknowledged here. We are all nat
May 28 " Of his fullness have all we received, and grace for grace. " John 1:16 Observe here the unique nature of this receptio
May 29 " I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.
May 30 " And I am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day. " 2 Timothy 1:12 The
May 31 " He giveth more grace. " James 4:6 We are encouraged to see the Savior as "the God of all grace." We are encouraged to open o
June 1 " Always be ready to pray. " Romans 12:12 This command doesn't mean we should be constantly on our knees or continuously
June 2 " Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. " Proverbs 3:17 Religion is often unfairly criticized
June 3 " Who is he that will harm you if ye be followers of that which is good? " 1 Peter 1:13 There are two types of questions:
June 4 " The elder to the chosen lady and her children, whom I love sincerely . " 2 John 1 Much of the New Testament consists o
June 5 " Whom, having not seen, ye love. " 1 Peter 1:8 Some lived when our Savior was on earth and had the privilege of knowing
June 6 " That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us; and truly our fellowship is
June 7 " Return unto thy rest, O my soul, for the Lord hath dealt bountifully with thee. " Psalm 116:7 When Christians remember
June 8 " They shall sing in the ways of the Lord. " Psalm 138:5 These words offer both a promise and a prediction. God can fore
June 9 " It pleased God through the seemingly foolish act of preaching to save those who believe. " 1 Corinthians 1:21 Faith co
June 10 " Manifold temptations. " 1 Peter 1:6 When discussing the challenges Christians face, the apostle first addresses their
June 11 " And rejoice in Christ Jesus . " Philippians 3:3 We are here informed of the source of the Christian's joy. Everything
June 12 " Rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh. " Philippians 3:3 If Christians cannot find joy in Chri
June 13 " Yet, believing, you rejoice. " 1 Peter 1:8 Here, we have the medium of the Christian's joy - "believing." In the Chri
June 14 " Only believe. " Luke 8:50 What the Savior said to the ruler of the synagogue, he says to us. "Ah," some may be ready to say
June 15 " Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego responded to the king, "O Nebuchadnezzar; we are not careful to answer you. If so, our God
June 15 " Our God whom we serve can deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hands, O king. " &n
June 16 " Then Nebuchadnezzar spoke and said, Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, who hath sent his angel and deli
June 17 " The paths of the Lord are mercy and truth. " Psalm 25:10 "The ways of the Lord" refers to how God interacts with us. His way
June 18 " I said of laughter, It is mad; and of mirth, What doeth it? " Ecclesiastes 2:2 The joy Christians experience is far s
June 19 " Followers of that which is good. " 1 Peter 3:13 Let us consider the characters mentioned here. They are described as
June 20 " He will rejoice over thee with joy. " Zephaniah 3:17 Here, we find the love of complacency and delight. Is it possibl
June 21 " Ye that make mention of the Lord, keep not silence, and give him no rest, till he establishes, and till he makes Jerusalem a
June 22 " God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared for them a city. " Hebrews 11:16 It is true that somet
June 23 " And good hope through grace. " 2 Thessalonians 2:16 And what isn't attributed to grace? Is it the choice of who is sa
June 24 " The godly. " 2 Peter 2:9 We have a unique character to describe: "The godly." Who are they? There are none such by na
June 25 " Who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good? " 1 Peter 3:13 Despite any difficulties
June 26 " T he hope stored up for you in heaven. " Colossians 1:5 From this definition of hope, we can pinpoint the place of it
June 27 " Good hope. " 2 Thessalonians 2:16 Today's discussion focuses on the excellence of a Christian's hope. It is a good ho
JUNE 28 " The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations. " 2 Peter 2:9 Here, we have a gracious assurance, and we see
June 29 " Show me a token for good. " Psalm 86:17 David speaks the words we're looking at and how many people have echoed them
June 30 " Who hath disposed the whole world . " Job 34:13 We need to have correct views about God, and the Bible describes Him
July 1 " Wherein God, willing to more abundantly show to the heirs of promise the unchangeability of his counsel, confirmed it by an o
July 2 " Who has arranged the whole world. " Job 34:13 The Lord is also the Arranger of the entire world of grace. He has stated, comp
July 3 " Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? Behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fi
July 4 " One soweth and another reapeth. " John 4:37 When it comes to motivating diligence and enthusiasm in spiritual work, we
July 5 " He doeth whatsoever pleaseth him. " Ecclesiastes 8:3 While it seems like the God of the whole earth is inactive, he is
July 6 " I will direct their way. " Isaiah 61:8 We can consider four possibilities. The first is to imagine if our lives were l
July 7 " Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O Lord. " Psalm 119:65 Let us be careful not to criticize Him. He does as He pleases;
July 8 " And Peter answered him, saying, "Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water." And he said, "Come." When Peter ca
July 9 " But when he saw the strong wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink, he cried out, "Lord, save me." And immediately Jesus r
July 10 " And when they had entered the ship, the wind stopped. Then those who were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, "Of a
July 11 " A lively hope. " 1 Peter 1:3 Let us consider the Christian's hope in terms of its influence. Hope is not a passive pr
July 12 " Say unto my soul, I am thy salvation. " Psalm 35:8 This implies that believers do not always have the evidence they l
July 13 " Behold, he taketh away;... who will say unto him, What doest thou? " Job 9:12 From the experiences shared by th
July 14 " He has put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, fear, and trust in the Lord. " Psalm
July 15 " Show me a token for good. " Psalm 86:17 Let us look at those signs through which God can satisfy someone seeking answ
July 16 " Examine yourselves, whether ye are in the faith; prove yourself. " 2 Corinthians 13:5 Next to a broken heart an
July 17 " What is our hope? " 1 Thessalonians 2:19 All men have hope, or they couldn't enjoy pleasure during the day or rest at
July 18 " The Lord hath prepared his throne in the heavens, and his kingdom ruleth over all. " Psalm 103:19 Here, we have the t
July 19 " And when they had crossed over, they arrived in the land of Gennesaret. Upon recognizing him, the locals spread the word thr
July 20 " And besought him that they might only touch the hem of his garment: and as many as touched were made perfectly whole. Matth
July 21 " Certainly, someone will declare, In the Lord have I righteousness and strength. " I saiah 45:24 This statement is not
July 22 " The Lord thy God. " Zephaniah 3:17 Here, we can see the relationship Jehovah has with his people. He is our Creator, the on
July 23 " Ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake. " Matthew 10:22 Therefore, our Savior also told his followers, "Marv
July 24 " Followers of that which is good. " 1 Peter 3:13 When we are encouraged to be imitators of what is good, it is assumed
July 25 " In the world ye shall have tribulation. " John 16:33 Indeed, we do not need to consult our Bibles to understand that this ea
July 26 " Though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness. " 1 Peter 1:6 Here, the apostle reminds us of the necessity
July 27 " Now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations. " 1 Peter 1:6 Let us think about how
July 28 " There is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth. " Luke 15:10 Here, we understand wh
July 29 " I will go in the strength of the Lord God. " Psalm 71:16 The Psalmist's decision shows us that he fully trusted every
July 30 " The Lord God is my strength. " Habakkuk 3:19 And the prophet discovered that this strength was essential and that he
July 31 " I will go in the strength of the Lord God. " Psalm 71:16 We can view this as the sentiment of Christians today; they declare
August 1 " When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkes
August 2 " Fight the good fight of faith. " 1 Timothy 6:12 Let us look at the Christian as a soldier because that's exactly what he i
August 3 " We are journeying to the place where the Lord said; I will give it to you. " Numbers 10:29 Let us consider the Chris
August 4 " He himself hath suffered, being tempted. " Hebrews 2:18 Here, we see the Lord Jesus as the sufferer. Now, there are two poi
August 5 " He is able to help those who are tempted. " Hebrews 2:18 Here, we see the suffering Savior helping his tempted follo
August 6 " For in that he himself has suffered, being tempted, he is able to help those who are tempted. " Hebrews 2:18 We have
August 7 " I will make mention of thy righteousness. " Psalm 71:16 Here, let's discuss what we mean by God's righteousness. In the Bib
August 8 " I will mention thy righteousness, even of thine only. " Psalm 71:16 We may consider this to be done concerning human
August 9 " I will make mention of your righteousness, only yours. " Psalm 71:16 This will be the support and song of the believ
August 10 " Wherefore in all things, it behooved him to be made like unto his brethren. " Hebrews 2:17 There is a similarity be
August 11 " And he made haste and came down, and received him joyfully. " Luke 19:6 Our Savior was now traveling from Galilee to
August 12 " The living know that they shall die. " Ecclesiastes 9:5 This thought, while common, highlights a truth that is both
August 13 " I know that thou wilt bring me to death. " Job 30:23 We not only know that we will die, but we also understand much more a
August 14 " I know that thou wilt bring me to death. " Job 30:23 Let's think about the happiness or the misery of knowing this. What a
August 15 " Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee. " Psalm 73:25 Christ is eve
August 16 " Watch and pray so that you do not fall into temptation . " Mark 14:38 "What God has joined together, let no man put
August 17 " Mine eye mourneth because of affliction. " Psalms 88:9 One source of David's sorrows was affliction. He faced many
August 18 " This is his commandment, that we should believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ. " 1 John 3:23 This commandment
August 19 " He that is joined unto the Lord is one Spirit. " 1 Corinthians 6:17 To have fellowship, there must be a resemblance
August 20 " I love my master: I will not go out free. " Exodus 21:5 Love, as the principle of obedience, makes it everlasting.
August 21 " With lovingkindness have I drawn thee . " Jeremiah 31:3 The gospel's practical influence and results have been sign
August 22 " The living know that they shall die. " Ecclesiastes 9:5 But there are limits to this knowledge: let's explore these
August 23 " So teach us to number our days to apply our hearts unto wisdom. " Psalm 90:12 Understanding the fragility of
August 24 " Not for that we would be unclothed, but clothed upon, that mortality might be swallowed up of life. " 2 Corinthians
August 25 " The trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised. " 1 Corinthians 15:52 Soon, we will hear the voice of the ar
August 26 " Fullness of joy. " Psalm 16:11 People often wonder if there are levels of glory. We believe there are. All evidence
August 27 " When you received the word of God which you heard from us, you received it not as the word of men but as it is, in truth,
August 28 " You rejoice with joy unspeakable. " 1 Peter 1:8 Some believe the apostle suggests that this joy is so unique and in
August 29 " You rejoice with joy unspeakable, and full of glory. " 1 Peter 1:8 What is heaven? The term most often used to desc
August 30 " I will not leave you comfortless. " John 14:18 No matter the number or type of challenges a Christian faces, here i
August 31 " Beloved, don't be surprised by the intense trial that's coming to test you, as though something unusual is happening to yo
September 1 " Happy art thou, O Israel. " Deuteronomy 33:29 This may be surprising to some, as they are accustomed to thinking that r
September 2 " Be diligent. " 2 Peter 3:14 This encouragement is relevant to our spiritual activities, family responsibilities,
September 3 " A glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing. " Ephesians 5:27 Here, we understand what will
September 4 " Said I not unto thee, that if thou wouldest believe thou shouldest see the glory of God? " John 11:40 Let us, the
September 5 " My garden. " Song of Solomon 5:1 The church is often likened to a garden. A garden presents a very interesting as
September 6 " I went into the garden to observe the state of the nuts, to check on the progress of the fruits in the valley, and to se
September 7 " Cease ye from man whose breath is in his nostrils: for wherein is he to be accounted of? " Isaiah 2:22 Perhaps th
September 8 " God commanded me to act quickly. " 2 Chronicles 35:21 Let's consider this relevant to Christians today and note what the
September 9 " Behold, a king shall reign in righteousness. " Isaiah 32:1 The Savior is revealed in the Scriptures under various
September 10 " God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes. " Revelation 21:4 The deliverance promised here has four characte
September 11 " In thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand, there are pleasures forevermore. " Psalm 16:11 We can view
September 12 " That you should show forth the praises of him who has called you out of darkness into his marvelous light . " 1
September 13 " Before him, all nations will be gathered; he will separate them from one another, just as a shepherd separates the shee
September 14 " Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels. " Matthew 25:41 This gr
September 15 " Do not ask, 'Why were the old days better than these?' for you do not ask wisely about this. " Ecclesiastes 7:10
September 16 " Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O Lord. " Psalm 119:65 The Lord's followers always have positive things t
September 17 " Take therefore no thought for the morrow; for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. " Matthew
September 18 " The one who says he remains in harmony with Him should also live just as He lived. " 1 John 2:6 Let's remember t
September 19 " Now, he that hath wrought us for this very thing is God. " 2 Corinthians 5:5 The Christian's current achie
September 20 " There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. " 1 Corinthians 12:4 People have always longed for uniformity, esp
September 21 " He hath given unto us the guarantee of the Spirit. " 2 Corinthians 5:5 A guarantee is a portion of the payment a
September 22 " From you, the word of the Lord was not only heard in Macedonia and Achaia but also in every place. " 1 Thessalon
September 23 " And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord. " 1 Thessalonians 1:6 Let's consider these Thessalonians as foll
September 24 " I went down into the garden of nuts to see the fruits of the valley and whether the vines flourished and the pome
September 25 " I went down to see whether the pomegranates had started to bud. " Song of Solomon 6:11 Notice that the gre
September 26 " Most people will claim their own goodness to everyone. " Proverbs 20:6 Let's pay attention to this statement, hi
September 27 " A faithful man who can find? " Proverbs 20:6 Here, we're given a hint at how rare true consistency is. Who can f
September 28 " Who remembered us in our low estate . " Psalm 136:23 Let's reflect on "our low estate." First, we recognize that
September 29 " Who remembered us in our low state. " Psalm 136:23 We are invited to reflect on and admire the divine remembrance. Even
September 30 " And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity. " 1 Corinthians 13:13 T
October 1 " The greatest of these is charity. " 1 Corinthians 13:13 All the virtues of faith do well, but charity surpasses them all:
October 2 " A chosen generation. " 1 Peter 2:9 The apostle is talking about Christians here. We recognize that there's a specif
October 3 " They do not return unto the Lord their God, nor seek him. " Hosea 7:10 The history of the Jews is very unique. It's
October 4 " They do not return to the Lord their God, nor seek him despite all this. " Hosea 7:10 How varied and numerous
October 5 " Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; and walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us. " Ephesians 5:1, 2 As
October 6 " The greatest of these is charity . " 1 Corinthians 13:13 This is evident in five aspects: First, as we've noted bef
October 7 " According to his mercy, he saved us. " Titus 3:5 We are here reminded of the source of our salvation. In everyday m
October 8 " A royal priesthood. " 1 Peter 2:9 The roles of king and priest among the Jews were assigned to different tribes. Ju
October 9 " He came down to Capernaum, a city in Galilee, and taught them on the Sabbath days. And they were astonished at his teachin
October 10 " In the synagogue, there was a man who had a spirit of an unclean devil. " Luke 4:33 Let's look at the subject
October 11 " The mercy of the Lord lasts forever. " Psalm 103:17 The truth of this statement is clear when we realize that merc
October 12 " Why, then, is all this befallen us? " Judges 6:13 Perhaps there is hardly a truth that we hold, however firmly, bu
October 13 " God is love. " 1 John 4:8 When John says, "God is love," he intends to convey that love is an attribute of God and
October 14 " Here is what love truly means: It's not about our love for God, but about His love for us, sending His Son to be the sacr
October 15 " Oh, give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good; for his mercy endureth forever. " Psalm 136:1 Let's pay attention t
October 16 " All Scripture is given by the inspiration of God. " 2 Timothy 3:16 "Holy men of God," says Peter, "spoke as the Ho
October 17 " The word of the Lord endures forever. " 1 Peter 1:25 We can, therefore, be confident in the stability of the cause
October 18 " A peculiar people. " 1 Peter 2:9 Regarding ancient Israel, God said, "If ye will obey my voice and my word, then s
October 19 " Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother named him Jabez, saying, "Because I bore him with sorrow."&nbs
October 20 " And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, "Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thi
October 21 " And God granted him that which he requested. " 1 Chronicles 4:10 Considering the prayer of Jabez, we see that the
October 22 " Surely, the wrath of man shall praise thee. " Psalm 76:10 Indeed, this is far from being its natural intention and
October 23 " The Lord is a God of judgment. " Isaiah 30:18 Some people deny the moral characteristics of Jehovah, and some reje
October 24 " He is long-suffering toward us, nor willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. " 1 Pe
October 25 " The heart knows his own bitterness, and a stranger does not meddle with his joy. " Proverbs 14:10 In what are we m
October 26 " The heart knows his own bitterness, and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy. " Proverbs 14:10 First, let'
October 27 " A holy nation. " 1 Peter 2:9 Though the Lord's people are many, and their number grows daily, they are not an unrul
October 28 " Why do the nations rage, and the people plot a futile thing? " Psalm 2:1 What has resulted from all the opposition
October 29 " Who hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. " 1 Peter 2:9 The condition described was one of sig
October 30 " Who hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. " 1 Peter 2:9 Observe the consequences of this call.
October 31 " I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ. " Romans 1:16 Far from being ashamed of the gospel, we have every reason
November 1 " And I will bring the blind in a way that they knew not; I will lead them in paths they have not known. " Isaiah 42:16 Wh
November 2 " I will make darkness light before them and crooked things straight. " Isaiah 42:16 Here, we see God as our i
November 3 " We have heard this message from him and announce it to you: that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. "
November 4 " God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. " 1 John 1:5 Light is perhaps the most perfect representation of t
November 5 " Let us alone: what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? Art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art
November 6 " And Jesus rebuked him, saying, "Hold thy peace, and come out of him." And when the devil had thrown him in the middle, he
November 7 " These things will I do unto them, and not forsake them. " Isaiah 42:16 As they admit, God's people feel they deser
November 8 " If we claim to have fellowship with him and walk in darkness, we are lying and not practicing the truth. " 1 John
November 9 " We have fellowship one with another. " 1 John 1:7 There is a fellowship that belongs to all of God's people. No ma
November 10 " He that believeth not shall be damned. " Mark 16:16 We are called to examine the condemnation of those who do not
November 11 " His fame spread into every part of the surrounding region. " Luke 4:37 The Savior did not usually encourage such
November 12 " The blood of Jesus Christ, His Son, cleanses us from all sin . " 1 John 1:7 Here, we have a guarantee of forgiveness. Lo
November 13 " He shall choose our inheritance for us. " Psalm 17:1 Let's explore: What does "Our inheritance" mean? For the Jew
November 14 " He shall choose our inheritance for us. " Psalm 47:4 First, He has the right to choose. His right is much greater
November 15 " In whom we have redemption through his blood. " Ephesians 1:7 His blood here refers to his death, and the reason
November 16 " The Lord's portion is his people; Jacob is the lot of his inheritance. " Deuteronomy 32:9 "The Lord's people" hav
November 17 " But you have come to Mount Zion, to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem. " Hebrews 12:22 The apost
November 18 " Then thou spokest in vision to thy holy one, and saidst, "I have laid help upon one that is mighty; I have exalted one c
November 19 " I have laid help upon one that is mighty. " Psalm 89:19 First, we notice that the One our help is placed on is fu
November 20 " We are his workmanship. " Ephesians 2:10 When we reflect on what the Scriptures reveal about the depravity and co
November 21 " Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel . " Psalm 73:24 This decision to place ourselves under the guidance of the A
November 22 " Neither is there salvation in any other. " Acts 4:12 Understanding our spiritual condition is crucial! This knowl
November 23 " The blood of sprinkling. " Hebrews 12:24 It's not enough for the Savior's blood to be shed; it must also be appli
November 24 " The blood of sprinkling speaks of better things than that of Abel. " Hebrews 12:24 The blood of Abel mention
November 25 " The people I have formed for myself. " Isaiah 43:21 Now, let's discuss three types of formations. The first is national.
November 26 " They shall show forth my praise. " Isaiah 43:21 There are two ways in which "the people" "show forth" God's prais
November 27 " The Sons of God " 1 John 3:2 Here, we're looking at a special privilege. It's about our relationship with God. "W
November 28 " Now are we the sons of God. " 1 John 3:2 Believers are the children of God, being the children of the resurrectio
November 29 " As for God, his way is perfect. " Psalm 18:30 In a similar passage, God's way is called his work, stating, "God i
November 30 " If any man serves me, let him follow me. " John 12:26 That is, let him truly be what he claims to be. Let him not
December 1 " It doth not yet appear what we shall be. " 1 John 3:2 Here, we're hinted at the mystery surrounding the Christian's futu
December 2 " We know that when He shall appear, we will be like Him. " 1 John 3:2 Here, we glimpse into the future glory of God's chi
December 3 " These are they which follow the Lamb wherever he goeth. " Revelation 14:4 Our following the Savior involves three aspect
December 4 " He is a buckler to all who trust in him. " 2 Samuel 22:31 God is metaphorically described as the defense of His people.
December 5 " The sufferings of this present time. " Romans 8:18 When it comes to Christians today, their sufferings are primarily the
December 6 " If any man serves me, he will my Father honor. " John 12:26 A person will indeed humble themselves; they will "abhor the
December 7 " In whom we have obtained an inheritance. " Ephesians 1:11 Who is the apostle talking about here? Without a doubt, it's t
December 8 " Where I am, there shall also my servant be. " John 12:26 And this is heaven. Now, we understand this by looking at it in
December 9 " Thus saith the Lord, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might; let not the rich
December 10 " Be clothed with humility. " 1 Peter 5:5 Regardless of how much grace has set its recipients apart and enriched them, if
December 11 " The glory which will be revealed in us. " Romans 8:18 Here, we see the glory of the future state compared with our curr
December 12 " The Death of the Cross. " Philippians 2:8 The cross was the ultimate symbol of shame, and crucifixion was the death res
December 13 " We shall be like him when he appears, for we shall see him as he is. " 1 John 3:2 So, being like him ensures we c
December 14 " We understand that when he appears, we will be like him because we will see him as he truly is. " 1 John 3:2 This knowl
December 15 " Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous o
December 16 " The word of the Lord is tested. " 2 Samuel 22:31 Everything truly excellent and valuable can be imitated; therefore, to
December 17 " For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be reveal
December 18 " God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. " Galatians 6:14 We can see how the apostle
December 19 " Consider those who say, "Today or tomorrow, we will go to a certain city, stay there for a year, buy, sell, and make a profit,
December 20 " The world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world. " Galatians 6:14 Once, the apostle viewed the world as beautiful
December 21 " If you want to inquire, go ahead and inquire. " Isaiah 21:12 "Wisdom," says Solomon, "is the principal thing; therefore
December 22 " I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with your likeness. " Psalm 17:15 By infallible authority, we are assured that "the
December 23 " What is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a short time and then vanishes. " James 4:14 Considering life's fleetin
December 24 " But now they desire a better country. " Hebrews 11:16 These words refer to the patriarchs who lived in a distant period
December 25 " Understanding that our old self was crucified with Him so that our body of sin might be done away with, that from now on, we s
December 26 " The Word became human and lived among us. " John 1:14 This tells us about the Savior's interactions and his friendlines
December 27 " Observe the perfect man and notice the upright, for the end of such a person is peace. " Psalm 37:37 The passing of a C
December 28 " Ask now about the days that are past. " Deuteronomy 4:32 Reflecting on the "days that are past" carries a solemn weight
December 29 " Ask now about the days that are past. " Deuteronomy 4:32 Let's consider what the "days that are past" reveal about the
December 30 " I wait for the Lord; my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope. " Psalm 130:5 Nothing is more interesting than
December 31 " He hath done all things well. " Mark 7:37 The specific care of God is with the Christian in all their matters. When the
EVENINGS WITH JESUS: A SERIES OF Devotional Readings FOR THE HOME AND THE FAMILY CAREFULLY PREPARED FROM NOTES OF SERMONS PREACHED BY THE LA