This might change how you see your situation. Share this with someone who needs a reminder that joy is not dependent on circumstances. Source: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/jH9wD-X0WzU
Thursday: Knowing and Doing
Daily Lesson for Thursday 28th of May 2026
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus talks a lot about relationships—with Him and with one another. He says something very poignant toward the end of His message:
“ ‘Not everyone who says to Me, “Lord, Lord,” shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven’ ” (Matthew 7:21, NKJV).
Jesus explains that some will call out to Him and clearly know about _Him without really _knowing Him. Of course, seeking knowledge is important, and the Bible tells us that God’s people could be destroyed because of a lack of knowledge of God and because they have rejected their knowledge of Him (Hosea 4:1,6,10). We should never downplay the importance of timeless biblical truth. But if such knowledge doesn’t change us and deepen our commitment and our walk with God, it’s of no use.
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“ ‘And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent’ ” (John 17:3, NKJV). Jesus stated that the prerequisite of entering heaven is to do the will of God and ultimately to know God—for we can’t do His will without knowing Him. This is the defining factor and a very reasonable expectation. If your children say they love you and usually do what you ask, their actions reveal the depth of their love and respect for you. In the same way, when we love God, we’ll want to do His will, because we know there is nothing better for us to do! Our response to Him, and, ultimately, our obedience to Him as an overflow of our love, show the true nature of our relationship with Him.
Jesus concludes the Sermon on the Mount by leaving His listeners with a poignant final challenge. What was it? Read Matthew 7:24-29.
When we really hear Jesus’ messages, we can’t help being challenged and changed. But, first of all, our ears must be opened and our hearts receptive so that the blueprint for living in a close relationship with God can be etched upon our very souls with every breath we take. Our lives can be built upon the Rock and God’s perfect plan for us.
This blueprint of a close relationship is no secret. It’s revealed in the pages of God’s inspired Word, and He offers it to every person. It’s each one’s personal choice to accept it by faith, to claim the perfect righteousness of Christ, and then to live out that righteousness.
Hymn of Heaven – versione in italiano | Concerto YESHUA
Hymn of Heaven – Phil Wickham and Bethel Music
Concerto "YESHUA" a cura di @LeVitaWorship 🎧 Album YESHUA disponibile nelle digital stores: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/levita4/yeshua-live-in-parma/ Voci: Andrea Puglisi, Rossana Lopez Vargas, Noemi Puglisi, Gabrielle Pozelli Burlandy, Jonathan Herrera, Zina Proteanu, Cesar Alberto Pavez. Strumenti: Violino: Giulia Pozelli Burlandy Piano: Alessio Puglisi Chitarra acustica: Andrea Puglisi Chitarra elettrica: Paolo Naso Basso: Amos Lo Iacono Percussioni: San Madnack Batteria: Lorenzo Battista Arpa: Ana Luíza Cicarini Lingua dei segni italiana (Lis): Francesca Dalfino Mixing e Mastering: Andrea Puglisi Riprese e video editing: @hopemediaitalia ——— Quanto vorrei
respirar l’aria del cielo
Dove il dolore non ci sarà più
Per poi guardare
colui che mi ha salvato
E star con Lui per l’eternità Verrà il giorno in cui
noi ci prostreremo
Verrà il giorno in cui
la morte svanirà
Stando accanto a Lui
che è morto ed è risorto
Santo, santo è il Signore Ogni preghiera di disperazione
Ogni canto elevato nel dolore
Ma alla fine ogni cosa avrà senso
Quando Lui il pianto asciugherà Verrà il giorno in cui
noi ci prostreremo
Verrà il giorno in cui
la morte svanirà Stando accanto a Lui
che è morto ed è risorto
Santo, santo è il Signore ed In quel giorno, insieme ai risorti
fianco a fianco agli eroi della fede
Con una voce tutti canteremo
“Degno è l’Agnello di Dio”
“Per sempre regnerà” Oggi è il giorno in cui
cantiam l’inno del cielo
Insieme agli angeli
alziamo un grande grido
Gloria al nostro Dio
che ha vinto sulla croce
Santo, santo è il Signore Santo, santo è il Signore
Santo, santo è il Signore Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_Qmd-AO4eY
God Gives Peace in Times of Brokenness
Ruben’s life slowed to a halt because of an accident, but in the silence of the ICU, he felt a peace like never before. He also heard a voice telling him that he was not alone. Watch what happened next: tinyurl.com/awr360-ruben-story Learn what you can do to support AWR’s projects at awr.org/give. #AWR360 #MiracleStories Source: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/1KrrtGsezkI
God First: Your Daily Prayer Meeting #1380
Bible verse of the day: "Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me." – Psalm 51:10-11 (NIV) Welcome to our Daily Prayer Meeting!
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