There are places in the world where preaching the gospel is forbidden and sharing it can lead to imprisonment or death. That’s where radio waves come in. Unimpeded by borders or government edicts, they can make a real difference! But even in these closed countries, there are faithful men and women who are quietly working for Jesus, sharing Bible truth and changing lives. One of those is Daisy, our “secret weapon.” We don’t often speak of her, but today, for the first time, we’re sharing a short video of her work from a recent visit to her country. We’re also sharing the story of Ben, one of those touched by Daisy’s faithful testimony. There’s a limit on what we can share to ensure their safety, but there is no limit to what God can do when a life is fully dedicated to His service. Watch this video and be inspired, because when working for Jesus, there are no borders, no walls—and no limits! Yours in the Blessed Hope, Jim Howard
President MB01DJJB4NCCOKH Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6B2RpFg1xU
Winning Souls, Part 8: We Shall Reap
Every seed of truth sown in faith will, in God’s appointed time, produce a harvest of souls! Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7fu3DiMEhQ
✝️ Dire «Gesù è il Signore» non è soltanto una frase di fede.
Nel Vangelo di Luca, Gesù pone una domanda molto diretta: «Perché mi chiamate: Signore, Signore, e non fate quello che dico?» Seguire Gesù significa lasciare che le sue parole trasformino anche le nostre scelte quotidiane. 🙏 Source: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ci7eSg5M5U0
6: Spiritual Gifts — It is Written — Discussion with the Author
Join It Is Written Sabbath School host Eric Flickinger and this quarter’s author, Dr Adenilton Tavares de Aguiar, as they provide additional insights into this week’s Sabbath School lesson.
Maryland Lieutenant Governor Encourages Global Youth Leaders at Washington Adventist University
TAKOMA PARK, MD — Maryland Lt. Gov. Aruna K. Miller challenged young leaders from around the world to embrace leadership rooted in service and collaboration during the closing ceremony of the 2026 UNESCO Center for Peace Summer Camp at Washington Adventist University. According to a WAU News report by Everette Wiles, about 150 high school and […] Source: https://atoday.org/maryland-lieutenant-governor-encourages-global-youth-leaders-at-washington-adventist-university/
Pastor Chad Stuart on John 3:16
John 3:16 is on billboards, bathroom walls, T-shirts, athletic shoes, social media bios, and more. It's the favorite of many Christian influencers, but is it working to share the gospel? The data says that people want to know what it means! Reply with what John 3:16 means to you! Source: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/hEbrUeCNYoI
👑 THE KING IS COMING SOON | 08.05.2026 | 🌅 Daily Surrender: Beginning Anew with Christ Every Day
The King Is Coming Soon – Hope Beyond the End
August 5 – Daily Surrender: Beginning Anew with Christ Every Day
Monthly Theme: Sanctification and Character Development – Being Ready When Jesus Comes
Theme for 2026: “Soon the King Will Come – Hope Beyond the End”
Central Bible Verse for the Day
“If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.”
— Luke 9:23
Devotional for the Day
Sanctification is not a single moment completed sometime in the past. It is a daily journey with Christ. Jesus did not merely say that his followers should take up their cross, but that they should take it up daily. In this way, he shows that discipleship begins anew each day—in the heart, in our thoughts, in our decisions, and in our surrender to God’s will.
Many people desire a spiritual life that is strong, steadfast, and mature. Yet spiritual growth does not come through great resolutions alone. It grows through daily fellowship with Jesus. Every morning, we face the question: To whom does this day belong? Who will guide my thoughts? Who will shape my words? Who will determine my decisions?
Daily surrender means giving Christ first place before the day fills us with its worries, tasks, and distractions. It means not simply beginning the day out of habit, but consciously saying: Lord, I belong to you. Lead me today. Shape my character. Help me to remain faithful to you in both small and great things.
Character development often takes place precisely in the ordinary moments of the day. When we are irritated and yet respond kindly. When we are tired and still pray. When we are tempted and choose God’s Word. When we could insist on ourselves but instead learn humility. When we forgive even though our hearts have been wounded. In such moments, surrender becomes practical.
Being ready when Jesus comes therefore means living with him today. Not only at the end. Not only in a crisis. Not only when everything becomes easier. Today is the day when Christ desires to shape my heart. Today is the day when his Spirit can lead me. Today is the day when my character can be prepared a little more for eternity.
The Day Begins with Surrender
A day that begins with God takes on a different direction. Not because every difficulty suddenly disappears, but because the heart is directed toward Christ from the very beginning. Those who surrender themselves to God in the morning invite him to guide not merely individual moments, but the entire day.
Ellen G. White wrote:
“Consecrate yourself to God in the morning; make this your very first work.”
(Steps to Christ, p. 70)
This simple habit can profoundly transform the spiritual life. Sanctification does not begin with a perfect day, but with a surrendered heart.
Surrender in Small Decisions
We often think that surrender means only great sacrifices or exceptional spiritual decisions. Yet most often, it is revealed in small things: in an honest word, in a quiet prayer, in a patient look, and in a decision against pride, bitterness, or comfort.
Ellen G. White wrote:
“Only those who are becoming more like Christ will be able to stand when he appears.”
(Christ’s Object Lessons, p. 413)
Christlikeness does not grow apart from everyday life. It grows in the midst of it. Every day is a school in which God desires to form patience, love, faithfulness, gentleness, and faith within us.
Christ Carries Us Through the Entire Journey
Daily surrender does not mean that we must live holy lives through our own strength. On the contrary, it is the daily confession that we need Christ. We need his forgiveness, his strength, his wisdom, and his presence. Without him, our intentions remain weak and our character unstable.
But with Christ, we may grow. Perhaps slowly, perhaps quietly, perhaps through struggles and setbacks—but never without hope. Those who surrender themselves to Jesus again and again will not be rejected by him. He lifts them up, cleanses them, strengthens them, and leads them onward.
The coming King prepares his people not through fear, but through daily fellowship with him. Therefore, every morning is an invitation: Come to Christ. Surrender your heart to him. Allow him to shape your character. Do not walk through this day alone. Take up your cross daily and follow him.
Prayer
Dear Father in heaven,
I surrender this day to you.
Help me not to live through my own strength, but in daily fellowship with Christ.
Shape my thoughts, words, and decisions through your Holy Spirit.
Teach me to remain faithful even in small things and to allow you to shape my character.
Prepare me today for the return of Jesus by drawing me closer to him.
Amen.
Thought for the Day
Sanctification grows through daily surrender to Christ and through faithfulness in the small decisions of everyday life.
Personal Application
- Read Luke 9:23 and Romans 12:1.
What does it mean for you today, in practical terms, to surrender your life to God? - Pray: “Lord, I surrender this day and my whole heart to you.”
- Put it into practice: Begin the day intentionally with a brief prayer of surrender before turning to your other responsibilities.
Closing Verse
“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God.”
— Romans 12:1
6: Spiritual Gifts — Hope Sabbath School Video Discussion
View an in-depth discussion of Spiritual Gifts in the Hope Sabbath School class led by Pastor Derek Morris.
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With thanks to Hope Channel – Television that will change your life.
6. Discussion Starters – Spiritual Gifts
- Have you been envious of others’ gifts? Which ones, and why?
- Have you ever encountered a believer or congregation who spoke a different language? To what extent did you experience the Holy Spirit’s ability to overcome this particular barrier to connection?
- Has sharing in the Holy Spirit ever helped you overcome a worldly barrier that otherwise might have gotten in the way of connection with another believer (culture, ethnicity, worship style, socioeconomic status, theological perspective, politics, etc.)?
- Paul’s list of gifts is clearly not exhaustive. What gifts that are not listed have you come to appreciate in your church members more and more?
- What gifts do you think are underappreciated in the body of Christ, but are essential to it?
- The Greek word for gift, charisma (root for the English word “charismatic”), is a divinely given favor for the common good, not a personal possession. Our author points out that the mere presence of a gift is not a sign of spiritual superiority. In that light, how can a charisma be misused, or even amplify the harm a person could do?
- Have you ever been in a church where there was clearly a competitive feel about gifts and ministries? What was that like? What effect did it have on the body of Christ?
- The parable of the talents starkly teaches us that every single member has the ability to use God-given talents for the kingdom. How well does your local church do at calling forth everyone’s gifts? What change would bring forth more empowerment of everyone’s God-given gifts in your congregation?
- Our author points out that there are different meanings of the word “prophet.” The word can mean “one who speaks for another,” or “one who speaks in advance.” Thus, a prophet may make future predictions, but also may be the person who shares the perspective of God speaking into a current situation as well. Do you think most of our church members understand both kinds of prophet? Which kind of prophet has been more helpful to you in your spiritual journey? Why?
- How would you describe the proper use of Ellen White’s writings? What assumptions, principles, or evidence guide your answer about both the value and the limits?
AdventInnovate: EveryGirl Ultimate Mission
500 million girls and women worldwide experience period poverty. EveryGirl is working to confront the stigma surrounding menstruation by addressing the social and financial barriers connected to periods through menstrual kits made by local women’s ministry groups. By offering them to schools, shelters, and community centers, women and girls can experience peace and dignity during […] Source: https://atoday.org/adventinnovate-everygirl-ultimate-mission/
