7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.
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John 3:27-30
27 John [the Baptist] replied, “No one can receive anything unless God gives it from heaven.
28 You yourselves know how plainly I told you, ‘I am not the Messiah. I am only here to prepare the way for him.’
29 It is the bridegroom who marries the bride, and the bridegroom’s friend is simply glad to stand with him and hear his vows. Therefore, I am filled with joy at his success.
30 He must become greater and greater, and I must become less and less.”
The Daily – 2026-10-20
This is The Daily for Tue, Oct 20, 2026 and it’s International Sloth Day!
The sloth is my favorite animal, however, we do get a Biblical warning about being “slothful.”
Romans 12:11
Never be lazy (or slothful), but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically.
Think: How do I treat my relationship with God? Do I work hard and have enthusiasm? Or do I treat it more like a chore I have to do and dread it?
How you think about this and approach it matters. The Creator of the universe sacrificed Himself so I could spend eternity with Him. He blesses me when I don’t deserve it.
How could I not work hard? How could I not be enthusiastic? Check yourself on this International Sloth Day.
Matthew 11:25-26
25 At that time Jesus prayed this prayer: “O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, thank you for hiding these things from those who think themselves wise and clever, and for revealing them to the childlike.
26 Yes, Father, it pleased you to do it this way!
Micah 7:7-8
7 As for me, I look to the Lord for help. I wait confidently for God to save me, and my God will certainly hear me.
8 Do not gloat over me, my enemies! For though I fall, I will rise again. Though I sit in darkness, the Lord will be my light.