Daily Lesson for Wednesday 17th of June 2026

Many know firsthand the pain and heartache of having a child who—despite the strong, spiritual home they were raised in—has chosen to walk away from a relationship with the Lord.

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Furthermore, we read that Rachel, the grandmother of Ephraim, meta­phorically weeps because Ephraim has walked away from a relationship with the Lord (Jeremiah 31:15). The Lord responds to her great sadness with these words in Jeremiah 31:16-17: “ ‘Refrain your voice from weeping, and your eyes from tears; for your work shall be rewarded, says the Lord, and they shall come back from the land of the enemy. There is hope in your future, says the Lord, that your children shall come back to their own border’ ” (NKJV).

Through Ephraim’s story, we learn that there is always hope, because God doesn’t give up. Although He rebukes His wayward people time and time again, God’s compassion never fails, and His message in this chapter continues (see Jeremiah 31:20).

We might feel great pain, frustration, and discouragement, or even speak negatively of those who are close to us who have walked away from a relationship with God. Yet, God reminds us that He has not forgotten the wayward child—not at all! God’s thoughts for such a person are not fleeting but instead are heartfelt and sincere. In fact, God says that His heart yearns for such individuals. He longs for them to return to Him, and His mercy is great.

<–Tuesday Thursday–>

Source: https://ssnet.org/blog/26b-12-a-wandering-child/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=26b-12-a-wandering-child

Daily Lesson for Tuesday 16th of June 2026

The question for each of us is: With whom are you sharing Jesus—the postal carrier, a store clerk, someone you see daily when you’re out walking? God calls every believer to help Him with this work, and He promises to give you “ ‘the tongue of the learned, that [you] should know how to speak a word in season to him who is weary’ ” (Isaiah 50:4, NKJV). It is also the duty of the Christian to always be prepared to give a defense (apologia) for the faith and hope that is in us (1 Peter 3:15).

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Here are some simple tips to keep in mind as you consider how to be more intentional about sharing Jesus with others:

• Get to know someone and build a friendship over time. Your warmth, kindness, and genuine interest in them (being “lovable”) will help draw them to God. (Some call this “friendship evangelism.”)

• Pray for the Holy Spirit to work on the person’s heart. Pray for the right opportunities to interact with them.

• Look for natural ways to talk about your own faith experiences or offer a prayer for them. Ask God to give you boldness but gentleness in your approach.

• Find ways to connect your new friend with others from your church, so that they can experience the embrace of your church community. A social or small group Bible study is a good next step.

• Pray about the specific needs or questions your new friend might have and look for an opportunity to show them how the Bible offers comfort, advice, and guidance in our lives. You might simply share one Bible promise at first or answer one question, which will open the door for deeper discussions. Pray for those too.

• There will come a time you’ll want to ask if your friend would like to take a next step (Bible study and, eventually, baptism). Don’t rush these steps but also don’t lag. Pray about this.

• Our actions should reveal whose we are. How we treat others in our lives will speak volumes. As our characters are shaped in His likeness (sanctification), we will live to draw all people to Him.

<–Monday Wednesday–>

Source: https://ssnet.org/blog/26b-12-tips-for-sharing-jesus/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=26b-12-tips-for-sharing-jesus