The Daily Devotional by Vince Miller

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Today’s shout-out goes to Troy Albertson from Altoona, IA. Your partnership with us through Project 23 is completing God's work and word in the lives of others. This study is for you. Our text today is Mark 8:22-26: And they came to Bethsaida. And some people brought to him a blind man and begged him to touch him. And he took the blind man by the hand and led him out of the village, and when he had spit on his eyes and laid his hands on him, he asked him, “Do you see anything?” And he looked up and said, “I see people, but they look like trees, walking.” Then Jesus laid his hands on his eyes again; and he opened his eyes, his sight was restored, and he saw everything clearly. And he sent him to his home, saying, “Do not even enter the village.”— Mark 8:22-26 Jesus arrives in Bethsaida, and a blind man is brought to him. But rather than heal immediately, Jesus does something unexpected. He leads the man away from the village. Then comes the moment: spit, touch, and a question—“Do you see anything?” The man answers honestly, “I see people, but they look like trees, walking.” He’s been touched… but not fully healed. His vision is still blurry. So Jesus touches him again. And this time, everything becomes clear. If you’ve ever felt like Jesus started something in your life but hasn’t finished it—this moment is for you. This healing wasn’t evidence of Jesus' lack of power. It was intentional. It was a visual parable for the disciples—and us today. You see, sometimes, God’s work in us unfolds in stages. It's not always instant. Sometimes, our spiritual sight improves gradually. Sometimes, the spiritual healing we need takes time. But Jesus never leaves it unfinished. When the answers are partial in your life, remember that he’s not done. When your spiritual sight is blurry, remember he’s still working. When his touch feels incomplete, remember he’s coming back with more. You may be in between touches today—don’t panic. He hasn’t forgotten you. His grace is not half-measured. His power is not limited. His plan is not on pause. Wait. Trust. Let Jesus finish what he started in you. He won't fail. #GodIsStillWorking, #FaithInProcess, #Mark8 ASK THIS: “blurry” DO THIS: Pray today for endurance in the in-between—trusting God to finish the work Jesus began in you. PRAY THIS: Jesus, even when I can’t see clearly, I trust that You’re still working. Complete the work You’ve started in me—Your timing, not mine. Amen. PLAY THIS: "Firm Foundation (He Won’t)."

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Today’s shout-out goes to Jim Travato from Brentwood, CA. Jim, your partnership with us through Project 23 is helping us and others remember what God has done in the past and will do in the future. This study is for you. Our text today is Mark 8:14-21: Now they had forgotten to bring bread, and they had only one loaf with them in the boat. And he cautioned them, saying, “Watch out; beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and the leaven of Herod.” And they began discussing with one another the fact that they had no bread. And Jesus, aware of this, said to them, “Why are you discussing the fact that you have no bread? Do you not yet perceive or understand? Are your hearts hardened? Having eyes do you not see, and having ears do you not hear? And do you not remember? When I broke the five loaves for the five thousand, how many baskets full of broken pieces did you take up?” They said to him, “Twelve.” “And the seven for the four thousand, how many baskets full of broken pieces did you take up?” And they said to him, “Seven.” And he said to them, “Do you not yet understand?” — Mark 8:14-21 The disciples forget bread. Again. And as they’re grumbling about lunch, Jesus gives them a deeper warning: “Beware the leaven of the Pharisees and Herod.” But they miss the point. They think Jesus is mad because they forgot the food. Jesus isn’t talking about carbs. He’s talking about corruption. Leaven was a metaphor. Just a pinch of it affects the whole loaf. And just a pinch of pride, hypocrisy, and unbelief—like that of the Pharisees and Herod—can corrupt the soul. But the disciples are stuck in their heads on bread. So Jesus hits them with a list of questions: Don’t you understand? Are your hearts hardened? Didn’t you see the miracles? Don’t you remember what I did with five loaves? With seven? They had seen the power of Jesus multiply what little they had. But somehow—they still worried there wouldn’t be enough. The danger wasn’t the lack of bread—it was the lack of belief. And that’s the same danger we face today. You’ve seen Jesus provide—but you still stress about tomorrow. You’ve seen Jesus' power—but still act like it’s all up to you. You’ve watched Jesus move—but forget by the time the next challenge hits. That’s spiritual amnesia. And Jesus calls it out in the lives of his disciples and ours. But Jesus is not frustrated by your questions. He’s grieved by your forgetfulness. Because when you forget what God has done, you start depending on yourself again. So, pause today. Remember the baskets in your life. Remember the miracles he has done in the past. Remember what he did with your “not enough.” And let that memory build your trust today. Then, keep believing and moving forward. #RememberGod, #FaithNotFear, #Mark8 ASK THIS: “basket moments”“leaven” DO THIS: Write down three things God has provided for you this year—and thank him for each one. PRAY THIS: Jesus, forgive me for forgetting Your past faithfulness. Help me remember who You are—and trust You with what’s next. Amen. PLAY THIS: “Do It Again” by Elevation Worship.

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Today’s shout-out goes to Mark Blumenthal from Charlotte, NC. Mark, your partnership with us through Project 23 is a testament to your faith and a blessing to us. This study is for you. Our text today is Mark 8:11-13: The Pharisees came and began to argue with him, seeking from him a sign from heaven to test him. And he sighed deeply in his spirit and said, “Why does this generation seek a sign? Truly, I say to you, no sign will be given to this generation.” And he left them, got into the boat again, and went to the other side.— Mark 8:11-13 The Pharisees show up again—not to listen, but to argue. They demand a sign. Not because they’re curious—but because they’re testing Jesus. And Jesus responds with a deep sigh—not the frustrated kind, but the disappointed kind. The sigh you make when someone just doesn’t get it. He says: “Why does this generation seek a sign?” The irony is Jesus has given them plenty of signs. Healing. Exorcism. Bread. Fish. Hearing. Sight. Storms calmed. But these religious elite are not looking for evidence—they’re looking for control over a situation that is scaling beyond their control. And Jesus doesn’t play their game. He doesn’t cave to pressure. He doesn’t bend to cynicism. He walks away. This is a sobering moment. Jesus doesn’t chase them. He doesn’t argue back. He gets in the boat and moves on. Some people don’t want to believe and surrender—they want to control and stay in charge. And that’s the Pharisees. They have not come to inquire of Jesus or have any desire to follow him. They merely want Jesus to play by their rules. And we can all fall into the same trap. We think: “God, show me something and then I’ll believe.” “Fix this first, and then I’ll trust you.” “Give me a sign, and then I’ll surrender.” But that’s not how belief and faith work. Faith moves before the sign. It steps out without a guarantee. It trusts in Jesus—without forcing his hand. There’s a huge difference between asking by faith and demanding with pride. One walks toward Jesus. The other makes Jesus sigh and walk away. Jesus, I don’t want to test you—I want to trust You. Help my faith walk ahead of the sign I think I need. Amen. #FaithNotSigns, #TrustJesus, #Mark8 ASK THIS: DO THIS: Choose to trust Jesus today in one area where you've been waiting for proof. PRAY THIS: Jesus, I don’t want to test you—I want to trust You. Help my faith walk ahead of the sign I think I need. Amen. PLAY THIS: “Trust in You” by Lauren Daigle.

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Today’s shout-out goes to Daryl Ackerman from Becker, MN. Daryl, your partnership with us through Project23 is bringing compassion and miracles to others. This study is for you. Our text today is Mark 8:1-10: In those days, when again a great crowd had gathered, and they had nothing to eat, he called his disciples to him and said to them, “I have compassion on the crowd, because they have been with me now three days and have nothing to eat. And if I send them away hungry to their homes, they will faint on the way. And some of them have come from far away.” And his disciples answered him, “How can one feed these people with bread here in this desolate place?” And he asked them, “How many loaves do you have?” They said, “Seven.” And he directed the crowd to sit down on the ground. And he took the seven loaves, and having given thanks, he broke them and gave them to his disciples to set before the people; and they set them before the crowd. And they had a few small fish. And having blessed them, he said that these also should be set before them. And they ate and were satisfied. And they took up the broken pieces left over, seven baskets full. And there were about four thousand people. And he sent them away. And immediately he got into the boat with his disciples and went to the district of Dalmanutha.— Mark 8:1-10 This crowd didn’t just stumble into a sermon. They stayed for three days. No food. No preparation. Just hungry hearts chasing after truth. And Jesus notices. He doesn’t just preach—He provides. He sees their empty stomachs and says something compassionate. In my words: “I feel for the people. They have full souls and empty stomachs, and I cannot leave them in this condition.” But the word Jesus uses here is—"compassion,"—which means to feel it in your gut. It wasn’t pity. It wasn’t obligation. It was love that moved him to act. And the disciples? They still don’t get it. They respond: “How can we feed all these people out here?” Did they forget the feeding of the 5,000 just a few chapters ago? But Jesus doesn’t shame their forgetfulness—He invites them to participate. “How many loaves do you have?” They hand him what they have. Just seven loaves and a few small fish. And Jesus does what He always does—He multiplies. Everyone eats. Everyone is satisfied. And there are leftovers—seven baskets full. That’s the kind of King we serve. A King who notices. Who cares. Who multiplies. Some of us need this reminder today. Jesus sees your situation. He knows you’re worn down. He knows what you lack. And he’s not asking you for what you don’t have. He’s asking, “What do you have?” A little time. A few dollars. A short prayer. An act of obedience. That’s where he starts. And if you give it to Jesus, he will use it. He will multiply it. Because Jesus still feeds. He still satisfies. He still multiplies. But it begins with you bringing what you have, and then you will see Jesus has no lack. #GodProvides, #JesusFeeds, #FaithInAction ASK THIS: “loaves”“desolate” DO THIS: Offer one small act of obedience today and ask God to multiply it for his glory. PRAY THIS: Jesus, I trust you with the little I have. Multiply it for Your glory and help me to see others through your compassionate eyes. Amen. PLAY THIS: “Jireh” by Elevation Worship & Maverick City

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Today’s shout-out goes to David Sindelar from Roswell, GA. David, your partnership with us through Project23 is helping open ears and loosen tongues with the truth of the gospel. This one’s for you. Our text today is Mark 7:31-37: Then he returned from the region of Tyre and went through Sidon to the Sea of Galilee, in the region of the Decapolis. And they brought to him a man who was deaf and had a speech impediment, and they begged him to lay his hand on him. And taking him aside from the crowd privately, he put his fingers into his ears, and after spitting touched his tongue. And looking up to heaven, he sighed and said to him, “Ephphatha,” that is, “Be opened.” And his ears were opened, his tongue was released, and he spoke plainly. And Jesus charged them to tell no one. But the more he charged them, the more zealously they proclaimed it. And they were astonished beyond measure, saying, “He has done all things well. He even makes the deaf hear and the mute speak.”— Mark 7:31-37 Jesus returns to the Decapolis—Gentile territory again. This time, a man is brought to him. He’s deaf and mostly mute. And the people beg Jesus to lay his hand on him. What happens next is strange—and intimate. Jesus pulls him away from the crowd. He touches his ears. He touches his tongue. He looks up and sighs deeply. Then he speaks a single word: “Ephphatha”—Be opened. A word that the man didn't even hear and couldn't speak opened his ears and loosened his mouth. In an instant, everything changes. The man hears. The man speaks. His world expands from silence to sound. From isolation to community. This miracle isn’t just about healing—it’s about how Jesus heals. He doesn’t heal from a distance. He gets close. He touches. He sighs. It’s personal. It’s intentional. And it’s full of compassion. And the crowd? They can’t stop talking: “He has done all things well.” That’s still true. Jesus still does all things well. He doesn’t just fix what’s broken—he restores what’s been lost. And he can do that in your life, too. Maybe your ears aren’t physically shut today, but maybe you’ve shut your ears to the sound of God’s voice. Maybe your mouth still works, but you’ve been silent when you should speak. Let Jesus touch those places. Let him open what’s been shut. Let him loosen what’s been stuck. Let him restore what’s been silenced. Let him come close and touch you spiritually. Hear him say, "Be opened." Because when Jesus speaks “Be opened” over your life, you will never be the same. #BeOpened, #JesusHealsDeeply, #AllThingsWell ASK THIS: DO THIS: Take 10 minutes alone today and ask Jesus to touch the part of your life that feels shut down or stuck. PRAY THIS: Jesus, open the parts of me that have gone silent. Touch what I’ve hidden, and restore me to wholeness with your gentle power. Amen. PLAY THIS: “Same God” – Elevation Worship.

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Today’s shout-out goes to Ted Tulibaski from Perham, MN. Ted, your partnership with us through Project23 is helping open ears and loosen tongues with the truth of the gospel. This one’s for you. Our text today is Mark 7:24-30: And from there he arose and went away to the region of Tyre and Sidon. And he entered a house and did not want anyone to know, yet he could not be hidden. But immediately a woman whose little daughter had an unclean spirit heard of him and came and fell down at his feet. Now the woman was a Gentile, a Syrophoenician by birth. And she begged him to cast the demon out of her daughter. And he said to her, “Let the children be fed first, for it is not right to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs.” But she answered him, “Yes, Lord; yet even the dogs under the table eat the children’s crumbs.” And he said to her, “For this statement you may go your way; the demon has left your daughter.” And she went home and found the child lying in bed and the demon gone.— Mark 7:24-30 Jesus enters Gentile territory—Tyre and Sidon—away from the Jewish crowds. He tries to lay low. But one woman finds him. A woman with no status in Jewish society. She was a Gentile. A Syrophoenician. An outsider by birth. According to every religious and social system—she didn’t belong. She had no reason to approach a Jewish rabbi. No social footing. No spiritual leverage. But she had a desperate need—and a bold faith. And Jesus seems to test that faith with a hard statement: “It’s not right to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs (Gentiles).” But instead of recoiling, she leans in. “Yes, Lord. But even the dogs (Gentiles) eat the crumbs under the table.” It’s not a demand. It’s a confession. She knows she doesn’t deserve anything—but she still believes Jesus has more than enough to meet her needs. And that humility moves Jesus. Her faith—not her status—is what leads to healing. This is a challenge for all of us—especially in a culture obsessed with status, labels, platforms, and recognition. Jesus isn’t impressed by credentials. He’s not persuaded by accomplishments. He doesn’t bend to social influence. He’s moved by our faith—humble, honest, surrendered faith. So don’t let your status—high or low—define your approach to God. Come like this woman. Come as you are. Come boldly, and believe that even the crumbs from Jesus are enough to change everything. #FaithOverStatus, #JesusRespondsToFaith, #SurrenderedFaith ASK THIS: DO THIS: Come to Jesus today without pretense. Drop your credentials, your insecurities, and your excuses. Just come in faith. PRAY THIS: Jesus, I lay aside everything I think makes me worthy. I come in faith, believing You’re more than enough for my deepest need. Amen. PLAY THIS: “Run to the Father” – Cody Carnes.

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Today’s shout-out goes to Aaron Knox from Cartersville, GA. Aaron, your partnership with us through Project23 is helping take the Word across cultural lines and into hearts that need hope. This one’s for you. Our text today is Mark 7:24-30: And from there he arose and went away to the region of Tyre and Sidon. And he entered a house and did not want anyone to know, yet he could not be hidden. But immediately a woman whose little daughter had an unclean spirit heard of him and came and fell down at his feet. Now the woman was a Gentile, a Syrophoenician by birth. And she begged him to cast the demon out of her daughter. And he said to her, “Let the children be fed first, for it is not right to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs.” But she answered him, “Yes, Lord; yet even the dogs under the table eat the children’s crumbs.” And he said to her, “For this statement you may go your way; the demon has left your daughter.” And she went home and found the child lying in bed and the demon gone.— Mark 7:24-30 This encounter feels uncomfortable—at least at first. Jesus is in Gentile territory, far from Jewish crowds. And a Syrophoenician woman interrupts his rest. Her daughter is possessed. She’s desperate. And Jesus’ initial response sounds harsh: “It is not right to take the children’s bread and throw it to the dogs.” Dogs being a derogatory word for "Gentiles." But this isn’t rejection. It’s a test. Jesus often used parables and tension to expose faith—and this woman steps into that tension. Her reply is both humble and bold: “Even the dogs (the Gentiles) eat the crumbs.” She doesn’t deny her unworthiness. She just believes Jesus has enough power for people like her. And that’s the moment everything shifts. Jesus heals her daughter from a distance. No touch. No spectacle. Just a word. This moment isn’t about geography—it’s about grace. It’s not about heritage—it’s about heart. This woman broke every cultural rule to get to Jesus. She didn’t belong by lineage, but she belonged by faith. Sometimes, we feel like outsiders, too. Too broken. Too far gone. Not spiritual enough. But Jesus responds to desperate faith, not spiritual credentials. So, what barriers have you let stand between you and Jesus? Pride? Past shame? A sense that you’re not worthy? This woman didn’t let cultural boundaries, religious expectations, or social discomfort hold her back. And Jesus didn’t just heal her daughter—he honored her faith. Don't let that thing, or anything, keep you from falling at Jesus’ feet. Jesus, I know I don’t deserve anything—but even your crumbs are enough for me. Give me the boldness to bring you my full need. Amen. #DesperateFaith, #JesusCrossesLines, #EvenTheCrumbs ASK THIS: DO THIS: Push through the discomfort and pray boldly for what you need. Don’t let man-made lines keep you from Jesus. PRAY THIS: Jesus, I know I don’t deserve anything—but even your crumbs are enough for me. Give me the boldness to bring you my full need. Amen. PLAY THIS: “Come to the Altar” – Elevation Worship.

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Today’s shout-out goes to Jeff Garwood from Daufuskie Island, SC. Jeff, your partnership with us through Project23 is helping others discover the truth that changes hearts. This study is for you today. Our text today is Mark 7:14-23: And he called the people to him again and said to them, “Hear me, all of you, and understand: There is nothing outside a person that by going into him can defile him, but the things that come out of a person are what defile him.” And when he had entered the house and left the people, his disciples asked him about the parable. And he said to them, “Then are you also without understanding? Do you not see that whatever goes into a person from outside cannot defile him, since it enters not his heart but his stomach, and is expelled?” (Thus he declared all foods clean.) And he said, “What comes out of a person is what defiles him. For from within, out of the heart of man, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, coveting, wickedness, deceit, sensuality, envy, slander, pride, foolishness. All these evil things come from within, and they defile a person.” — Mark 7:14-23 Jesus makes a powerful point here—but there’s more going on beneath the surface. This Gospel account was dictated by Peter to Mark. And you can almost hear Peter’s voice behind the detail: “(Thus he declared all foods clean).” Why does that matter? Because years later, Peter would receive a vision in Acts 10—when God dropped a sheet from heaven filled with animals considered unclean. And God said, “What God has made clean, do not call common.” That moment cracked Peter’s heart open to the inclusion of Gentiles in the Gospel. But even then, Peter would struggle. In Galatians 2, Paul rebukes him for pulling away from Gentile believers. So when Peter recounts this scene in Mark 7, it’s personal. Jesus didn’t just change the rules—he changed Peter’s heart. Jesus redefined purity as something internal, not external. And Jesus says the real issue isn’t what goes into your mouth—it’s what comes out of your heart. Sin doesn’t enter through your fork—it flows from within. That list Jesus gives? It’s a mirror. Pride. Envy. Deceit. Lust. It’s not out there—it’s in here. This isn’t just convicting. It’s freeing. Because you can’t clean yourself with religion, rituals, or rules. You need a new heart. A Jesus-transformed heart. One that lives from the inside out. We all tend to clean the outside while ignoring the inside. We act polite but harbor bitterness. We appear holy, but we think impure thoughts. We perform well but never confess pride. Start paying attention to your heart. Don’t just look at your actions—listen to your motives. Is your obedience flowing from love or from fear of being seen? Are you generous because you care—or because you want credit? Ask Jesus to do the heart surgery only he can do. Today, stop settling for behavior modification. Start praying for heart transformation. #InsideOutFaith, #HeartOverHabits, #PeterUnderstood ASK THIS: DO THIS: Spend five minutes today asking Jesus not just to clean your life—but to cleanse your heart. PRAY THIS: Jesus, I confess my sin isn’t out there—it’s in me. Cleanse my heart. I want to live from the inside out. PLAY THIS: “Clean” – Natalie Grant.

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Today’s shout-out goes to Mark Glover from Fulshear, TX. Thank you for partnering with us through Project23. Your commitment helps us bring God’s Word to those hungry for truth. This one’s for you. Our text today is Mark 7:9-13: And he said to them, “You have a fine way of rejecting the commandment of God in order to establish your tradition! For Moses said, ‘Honor your father and your mother’; and, ‘Whoever reviles father or mother must surely die.’ But you say, ‘If a man tells his father or his mother, “Whatever you would have gained from me is Corban”’ (that is, given to God)—then you no longer permit him to do anything for his father or mother, thus making void the word of God by your tradition that you have handed down. And many such things you do.” — Mark 7:9-13 Jesus confronts the religious leaders for turning God's commands into suggestions—and their preferences into law. The example he gives is a legal loophole they created to avoid caring for their parents. They’d declare their resources “Corban”—a word meaning “dedicated to God.” It sounded spiritual. But it was a smokescreen. They used it to avoid honoring their father and mother, a clear command from God. Here’s the point: They used religion to excuse disobedience. They twisted the truth to protect and preserve their selfish way of life. And Jesus calls it what it is: "rejection of God's Word." This kind of thing still happens today. It’s when we explain away obedience because it's too costly. When we spiritualize selfishness. When we hold to personal ideologies while ignoring biblical commands. When we protect our preferences to avoid making true spiritual sacrifices. Sometimes, we’d rather defend our tradition than deny ourselves. But in doing so, we trade God’s authority for our own comfort. Have you built spiritual loopholes? Have you ever disguised disobedience with spiritual language? Are you submitting to God’s Word—or just adjusting it to suit you? Guess what? Jesus doesn’t want your spiritual gymnastics. He wants surrendered obedience. Father, show me where I’ve traded your commands for my comfort. Help me surrender my preferences so I can live in full obedience. Amen. #ObeyTheWord, #NoSpiritualLoopholes, #JesusOverTradition ASK THIS: DO THIS: Identify one area where you're clinging to a personal preference over a biblical principle. Lay it down—and recommit to obeying God’s Word without excuse. PRAY THIS: Father, show me where I’ve traded your commands for my comfort. Help me surrender my preferences so I can live in full obedience. Amen. PLAY THIS: “Here’s My Heart” – David Crowder.

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Today’s shout-out goes to Ken Dunwoody from Atlanta, GA. Thank you for partnering with us through Project23. You're helping us call hearts back to the Word. This one’s for you. Our text today is Mark 7:6-8: And he said to them, “Well did Isaiah prophesy of you hypocrites, as it is written, ‘This people honors me with their lips, but their heart is far from me; in vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.’ You leave the commandment of God and hold to the tradition of men.” — Mark 7:6-8 This is a mic-drop moment from Jesus. He’s not just correcting the Pharisees—he’s exposing them. He quotes Isaiah, calling out their hypocrisy: “This people honors me with their lips, but their heart is far from me.” That’s a hardcore call-out. These religious leaders sounded godly. They looked godly. But their hearts weren’t close to God—they were far off, buried beneath the weight of practice, performance, and pride. Their worship was hollow. Their obedience, performative. Their leadership, off course. And their doctrine? Built more on man-made rules than God’s revealed Word. And here’s the warning for us: it’s easy to drift into lip-service faith. We say the right words, but our hearts are disengaged. We quote Scripture, but don’t surrender to it. We sing worship songs, but don’t live worshipful lives. We know all the Christian lingo, but we don’t love like Christ. It’s possible to build a whole spiritual life that looks right—while being far from God. So ask yourself: — Am I more loyal to tradition than to truth? — Am I teaching others to do things God never commanded? — Do I sound faithful but live faithless? God doesn’t want your performance—he wants your presence. He doesn’t need spiritual noise—he wants spiritual nearness. He’s after your heart. Not just your habits. #HeartBeforeHabit, #JesusNotJustWords, #FaithThatFeels ASK THIS: DO THIS: Pause today and examine your heart. Pray Psalm 139:23–24—ask God to reveal where you’ve drifted into routine and return to genuine worship. PRAY THIS: God, I don’t want to honor you with words but deny you with my heart. Pull me close. Break down my traditions. Rekindle authentic worship. Amen. PLAY THIS: “Give Me Jesus” – Jeremy Camp

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Today’s shout-out goes to Corey Dill from Auburn, ME. Thank you for partnering with us through Project23. Your faithfulness is helping others find truth in God's Word. This study is for you. Our text today is Mark 7:1-5: Now when the Pharisees gathered to him, with some of the scribes who had come from Jerusalem, they saw that some of his disciples ate with hands that were defiled, that is, unwashed. (For the Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless they wash their hands properly, holding to the tradition of the elders, and when they come from the marketplace, they do not eat unless they wash. And there are many other traditions that they observe, such as the washing of cups and pots and copper vessels and dining couches.) And the Pharisees and the scribes asked him, “Why do your disciples not walk according to the tradition of the elders, but eat with defiled hands?” — Mark 7:1-5 Jesus is about to challenge a deeply embedded cultural and religious practice—and the collision is unavoidable. The Pharisees come down from Jerusalem, the religious epicenter. But instead of focusing on Jesus’ message or miracles, they fixate on something petty: his disciples didn’t wash their hands before eating. Now, this wasn’t about hygiene—it was about ceremonial cleanliness. Over time, religious leaders added layer upon layer of rules—man-made rituals meant to “guard” God’s law. But in guarding it, they buried it. They replaced heartfelt obedience with outward performance. That’s the danger. Religion becomes a show. Tradition becomes a substitute for transformation. And here’s where it hits home. We do this, too. — We go to church but don’t listen. — We pray before meals but don’t pray from the heart. — We read a verse a day but don’t seek to apply it. — We volunteer, tithe, serve—but resist surrender. Why? Because those things are easier to manage than dealing with our motives, bitterness, pride, or hidden sin. They’re visible. Comfortable. Controllable. But Jesus didn’t die to give us clean habits—he died to give us clean hearts. So, what traditions are you clinging to while avoiding true obedience? Are there places where you’ve mistaken the routine for the relationship? God never asked for clean hands at the table—he asked for clean hearts before his throne. #HeartOverHabit, #JesusOverTradition, #CleanHeartsNotJustHands ASK THIS: DO THIS: Identify one spiritual routine this week you’ve been doing on autopilot—and ask God to reawaken your heart through it. PRAY THIS: Lord, I don’t want empty religion. Wake up my heart. Make my obedience real. Strip away what looks good but lacks love. Amen. PLAY THIS: “Heart of Worship” – Matt Redman.

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Today’s shout-out goes to Bruce Bowler from Cedar Falls, IA. Thank you for partnering with us through Project23. Your support is helping others reach for Jesus—maybe for the first time. This one’s for you. Our text today is Mark 6:53-56: When they had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret and moored to the shore. And when they got out of the boat, the people immediately recognized him and ran about the whole region and began to bring the sick people on their beds to wherever they heard he was. And wherever he came, in villages, cities, or countryside, they laid the sick in the marketplaces and implored him that they might touch even the fringe of his garment. And as many as touched it were made well. — Mark 6:53-56 Jesus steps out of the boat in Gennesaret—and the people move fast. They recognize him. They run through towns and villages. They gather the sick, the broken, the weary—laying them out in streets and marketplaces. But what they want is simple. Not a lesson. Not a meeting. Not even a touch from his hand. “If we could just touch the fringe of his garment.” That’s what they were after. Just the edge. The tassel. The outermost thread. Because they believed the power of Jesus extended even to the fringe. And it did. “As many as touched it were made well.” Faith doesn’t always walk in with swagger. Sometimes, it crawls in with desperation. Sometimes, it’s not bold enough to stand tall— but just enough to stretch out an arm. Faith reaches for the fringe. The people in this story knew they weren’t worthy to ask for much. But they believed Jesus was more than enough. So they reached. And Jesus healed. It’s the same today. You may not feel like your faith is strong. You may not feel like you have the words. You may not even feel worthy of asking. But Jesus still honors those who reach out to him. Even if all you can manage today is a whisper. A prayer through tears. A step toward the church. A breath of surrender. A call of repentance. That’s faith. And Jesus sees it and responds to it. So wherever you are, however far off you feel—reach. The fringe of his robe still holds the fullness of his power. ASK THIS: DO THIS: Take one small action today that symbolizes reaching for Jesus—pray, read one verse, confess, or ask for help. PRAY THIS: Jesus, I don’t always feel strong or worthy, but I’m reaching for you anyway. Meet me in my weakness with your healing power. Amen. PLAY THIS: Touch the Hem of His Garment.

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Today’s shout-out goes to Henry Kunkel from West Islip, NY. Thank you for partnering with us through Project23. You’re helping others find peace in the middle of their storms. This one’s for you. Our text today is Mark 6:45-52: Immediately he made his disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, to Bethsaida, while he dismissed the crowd. And after he had taken leave of them, he went up on the mountain to pray. And when evening came, the boat was out on the sea, and he was alone on the land. And he saw that they were making headway painfully, for the wind was against them. And about the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. He meant to pass by them, but when they saw him walking on the sea they thought it was a ghost, and cried out, for they all saw him and were terrified. But immediately he spoke to them and said, “Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.” And he got into the boat with them, and the wind ceased. And they were utterly astounded, for they did not understand about the loaves, but their hearts were hardened. — Mark 6:45-52 After feeding thousands, Jesus sends the disciples ahead in a boat while he goes up the mountain to pray. They head out across the water, probably expecting a simple trip to the other side. But as night falls, things get difficult. The wind picks up. The boat stalls. And the disciples are stuck—rowing with everything they’ve got but making little progress. It’s late, probably around 3:00 a.m. They’re exhausted, confused, and afraid. And Jesus sees them stuck in the middle. But he doesn’t shout from the shoreline or send instructions from the mountain. He walks out to them—on the water. But when they see him, they don’t recognize him. They think he’s a ghost. Fear takes over. And they cry out. But Jesus responds with calm assurance: “Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.” Right in the middle of the storm, he shows up. He gets into the boat with them. The wind dies down. Peace returns. It’s a miracle and an important one. Jesus doesn’t meet them at the beginning of the storm or the end of the storm. He meets them in the middle of it. When they are the most exhausted. When they are about to give up hope. And he still does that. Jesus doesn’t always wait for the waves to settle or the skies to clear. Sometimes, he steps right into your chaos—right in the middle of your confusion and fear. Then he comes close. Not to condemn your fear but to calm your heart. And often, his presence is the peace you’ve been looking for all along. If you're weary, stuck, or straining against the wind—know this: He meets you in the middle. Not when it’s over. Not when you’ve figured it out. But right in the thick of it. Are you in the storm today? Stop fearing, call out to him. Jesus, we call out for you in our storm. Come to us. Give us peace. Command our storm. Call it calm. Amen ASK THIS: DO THIS: Write down one area of your life that feels stuck or stormy. Take a few minutes today to sit quietly and ask Jesus to meet you in that space. PRAY THIS: Jesus, I’m tired of trying to row through this on my own. Thank you for coming close. Help me feel your presence and trust your peace, even in the middle of the storm. Amen. PLAY THIS: Peace be Still.

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Today’s shout-out goes to Bob & Shannon Maxiner from Lake Elmo, MN. Thank you for partnering with us through Project23. Your support reminds us that Jesus is always more than enough. This one’s for you. Our text today is Mark 6:35-44: And when it grew late, his disciples came to him and said, “This is a desolate place, and the hour is now late. Send them away to go into the surrounding countryside and villages and buy themselves something to eat.” But he answered them, “You give them something to eat.” And they said to him, “Shall we go and buy two hundred denarii worth of bread and give it to them to eat?” And he said to them, “How many loaves do you have? Go and see.” And when they had found out, they said, “Five, and two fish.” Then he commanded them all to sit down in groups on the green grass. So they sat down in groups, by hundreds and by fifties. And taking the five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven and said a blessing and broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples to set before the people. And he divided the two fish among them all. And they all ate and were satisfied. And they took up twelve baskets full of broken pieces and of the fish. And those who ate the loaves were five thousand men. — Mark 6:35-44 The sun was setting. The crowd was huge. And the disciples were doing the math. After a few quick calculations, they concluded that there was not enough. Enough time. Enough money. Enough food. It’s a rational thought about the necessary rations. Five thousand men, not counting women and children. In a remote location. But Jesus challenges their rational logic with a divine line: “You give them something to eat.” And their scarcity mentality kicks in. “Are we supposed to spend two hundred denarii on bread?” “We only have five loaves and two fish.” The disciples only perceived natural impossibilities. Jesus perceived spiritual possibilities. Scarcity sees lack—but faith sees the Lord. Jesus tells them to organize the crowd. He blesses the bread. He breaks the fish. What wasn’t enough in their hands becomes more than enough in his. “And they all ate and were satisfied.” Every need was met. No one went hungry. It cost nothing. They traveled nowhere. And there were twelve baskets of leftovers. This is what happens when we surrender scarcity to the Savior. Too many believers live day-by-day with a scarcity mentality. Not enough time. Not enough talent. Not enough experience. Not enough influence. Not enough faith. And so we play it safe. We hold back. We tell Jesus to “send them/it away.” However, Jesus never operates from a place of scarcity or lack. He’s not concerned about how much you have—he's asking if you’ll have faith, bring what you have, and give it to him. Because what feels insufficient to us becomes sufficient in Jesus's hands. So stop living with a scarcity mentality. Live by faith. Bring what you have. Let Jesus multiply and make it more than enough. ASK THIS: DO THIS: Identify one area where you’ve been operating from a scarcity mindset. Write it down, bring it to Jesus in prayer, and trust Him to do more than you can see. PRAY THIS: Jesus, I confess I’ve been focused on what I lack. Today I choose to bring what I have to you. Help me trust that your hands are better than mine. Amen. PLAY THIS: "More Than Able" by Elevation Worship

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Today’s shout-out goes to Terry White from Dodge City, KS. Thank you for partnering with us through Project23. You’re helping others find rest in Christ and strength in His Word. This one’s for you. Our text today is Mark 6:30-34: The apostles returned to Jesus and told him all that they had done and taught. And he said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a desolate place and rest a while.” For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat. And they went away in the boat to a desolate place by themselves. Now many saw them going and recognized them, and they ran there on foot from all the towns and got there ahead of them. When he went ashore he saw a great crowd, and he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. And he began to teach them many things. — Mark 6:30-34 The disciples return from their first mission trip—tired, drained, and hungry. They’ve been pouring themselves out in ministry. And Jesus sees it. “Come away by yourselves… and rest a while.” This is the heart of Jesus. He doesn’t just care about the mission—he realizes they are the mission. He invites them to recover, to respire, to rest. But before they get to their quiet place, the crowd shows up. Not a few people—thousands. Uninvited. Unexpected. Undeterred. And Jesus? He sees the crowd. He knows what it’ll cost. But he doesn’t send them away. Looking past the obligation, he sees who they are: "sheep without a shepherd." Therefore, he teaches them. He puts down his plan and picks up their burden. Because with Jesus, compassion always overrides convenience. Recognize that Jesus and the disciples were tired. But compassion made space for the crowd. That’s not soft leadership—it’s spiritual maturity. And it’s the kind of heart Jesus is forming in us. Let’s be honest—most of us guard our convenience with everything we’ve got. We guard our calendars, our boundaries, our margin, and our entertainment. But sometimes the Spirit brings the “crowd” to the shore of your day. And the question is—will you see them as a problem or a person? Will you protect your comfort, or extend compassion? Compassion will cost you something. It always does. But it’s how we love like Jesus. It’s how we lead like Jesus. It’s how we point people to Jesus. So today—who’s the crowd in front of you? Stop seeing your colleagues, children, and spouse as an inconvenience. See them as an opportunity to soften your heart and have a heart of compassion like Jesus. ASK THIS: DO THIS: Think of one time recently when convenience won over compassion. Ask Jesus for the grace to make space—and love like He does next time. PRAY THIS: Jesus, give me your eyes to see people—especially when it’s inconvenient. Teach me to love like you, even when I’m tired, interrupted, or busy. Amen. PLAY THIS: "God of Justice" by Tim Hughes.

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Today’s shout-out goes to Bobby McCalpine from Tahlequah, OK. Thank you for partnering with us through Project23. Your courage to stand for truth is helping others do the same. This one’s for you. Our text today is Mark 6:14-29: King Herod heard of it, for Jesus' name had become known. Some said, “John the Baptist has been raised from the dead. That is why these miraculous powers are at work in him.” But others said, “He is Elijah.” And others said, “He is a prophet, like one of the prophets of old.” But when Herod heard of it, he said, “John, whom I beheaded, has been raised.” For it was Herod who had sent and seized John and bound him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife, because he had married her. For John had been saying to Herod, “It is not lawful for you to have your brother's wife.” And Herodias had a grudge against him and wanted to put him to death. But she could not, for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and he kept him safe. When he heard him, he was greatly perplexed, and yet he heard him gladly. But an opportunity came when Herod on his birthday gave a banquet for his nobles and military commanders and the leading men of Galilee. For when Herodias's daughter came in and danced, she pleased Herod and his guests. And the king said to the girl, “Ask me for whatever you wish, and I will give it to you.” And he vowed to her, “Whatever you ask me, I will give you, up to half of my kingdom.” And she went out and said to her mother, “For what should I ask?” And she said, “The head of John the Baptist.” And she came in immediately with haste to the king and asked, saying, “I want you to give me at once the head of John the Baptist on a platter.” And the king was exceedingly sorry, but because of his oaths and his guests he did not want to break his word to her. And immediately the king sent an executioner with orders to bring John's head. He went and beheaded him in the prison and brought his head on a platter and gave it to the girl, and the girl gave it to her mother. When his disciples heard of it, they came and took his body and laid it in a tomb. — Mark 6:14-29 This story is disturbing. John the Baptist is executed, not for a crime, but for telling the truth. He called out King Herod’s sin—and it cost him everything. But John didn’t flinch. He didn’t soften the truth. He didn’t adjust the message to protect himself. He spoke with clarity, conviction, and courage directly about the king's lack of integrity. John wouldn’t trade conviction for approval. Herod, on the other hand, did. He liked listening to John. He respected him. He knew John was holy. But Herod was more concerned about his image than his soul. So when the moment came—when the crowd was watching, and the pressure was on—Herod made the trade. Approval over conviction. Comfort over repentance. And John lost his life because of it. This isn’t just ancient history. It’s a modern temptation. Today, people still trade conviction for approval: —to protect a platform —to avoid awkward conversations —to keep a job —to hold on to relationships —to stay liked But when we soften the message of Jesus to preserve our status, we don't just lose the truth—we lose our witness. The Gospel isn’t ours to edit. It’s ours to exalt—with boldness and love. Jesus said, “Whoever is ashamed of me and of my words... the Son of Man will also be ashamed of him.” They are strong words. But central ones. When we trade conviction for approval, we stop pointing people to the only One who can actually save them so we can try to save ourselves. So here’s the question: Where are you tempted to soften, silence, or sidestep the truth to protect yourself? And what would it look like to follow John’s example instead? ASK THIS: DO THIS: Name one place in your life where approval is tempting you to dilute conviction. Ask...

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Today’s shout-out goes to Darrin Baker from Manhattan, KS. Thank you for partnering with us through Project23. Your faith and generosity are helping send the Word to those who need it most. This one’s for you. Our text today is Mark 6:7-13: And he called the twelve and began to send them out two by two, and gave them authority over the unclean spirits. He charged them to take nothing for their journey except a staff—no bread, no bag, no money in their belts— but to wear sandals and not put on two tunics. And he said to them, “Whenever you enter a house, stay there until you depart from there. And if any place will not receive you and they will not listen to you, when you leave, shake off the dust that is on your feet as a testimony against them.” So they went out and proclaimed that people should repent. And they cast out many demons and anointed with oil many who were sick and healed them. — Mark 6:7-13 Jesus had just been rejected in his hometown. He could have pulled back from his mission due to this shame and embarrassment. He could have tightened the circle. Instead, he does the opposite. He expands it. He calls the Twelve and sends them out two by two. He gives them mission and authority but tells them to bring almost nothing with them. “Take no bread. No bag. No money.” No food. No clothes. No cash. That's not a preparation. That's complete trust. There are no extra supplies. There's no backup plan. This is just straight-up trust in Jesus. That’s not how most of us operate. We want a safety net. We want to know the whole strategy. We want a sustainable five-year plan. But Jesus gives them something different. Something better: His mission. His message. His authority. His power. His presence. They weren’t sent because they were ready. They were ready because they were sent. Because when Jesus sends, he sustains. That’s the point of the moment. Jesus is not trying to deprive them—but trying to teach them dependence. He does not want them to depend on themselves but him. He is not going to make them influencers but use them for his influence and show even them that he is all the influence the world will ever need. And the result? They go. They preach repentance. They cast out demons. They anoint. They heal. Ordinary men do extraordinary things because they trust the one who sent them. The mission hasn’t changed. Jesus still sends. And when He sends, He still sustains. This means you don’t have to feel fully equipped to be effective. You just have to be willing to go and trust that Jesus will provide what you need along the way. ASK THIS: DO THIS: Write down one area in your life where Jesus may be sending you—into a conversation, a relationship, a role, a moment. Step into it, trusting that where He sends, He sustains. PRAY THIS: Jesus, I often feel unprepared—but I know you are faithful. Help me take the next step with confidence, believing you will provide all I need. Amen. PLAY THIS: Same God.

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Today’s shout-out goes to Marvin Steele from Garland, TX. Thank you for partnering with us through Project23. Your support helps people have faith in Jesus. This one’s for you. Our text today is Mark 6:1-6: He went away from there and came to his hometown, and his disciples followed him. And on the Sabbath he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were astonished, saying, “Where did this man get these things? What is the wisdom given to him? How are such mighty works done by his hands? Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary and brother of James and Joses and Judas and Simon? And are not his sisters here with us?” And they took offense at him. And Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor, except in his hometown and among his relatives and in his own household.” And he could do no mighty work there, except that he laid his hands on a few sick people and healed them. And he marveled because of their unbelief. And he went about among the villages teaching. — Mark 6:1-6 Jesus returns to his hometown, Nazareth. This is where Jesus grew up, where he learned the trade of a carpenter, and where people watched him grow from a baby to a boy into a man. And now he's back. But not as a carpenter. But as a Lord. He’s teaching with wisdom. He’s performing mighty works. He’s stepping fully into His divine calling. And what’s the response? Listen to the skepticism: “Isn’t this Mary’s son? The carpenter? The kid we used to know?” They’re amazed—but not expectantly and excitedly. They simply can’t reconcile who Jesus is with who they remember he was. Familiarity breeds unbelief. They couldn’t see the Messiah standing before them—because how they remembered him and formerly knew him for so many years. And because of that, Mark proclaims something staggering: “He could do no mighty work there… and he marveled because of their unbelief.” Let that sink in: Unbelief shut the door on what Jesus wanted to do. Not because he lacked power—but because the people lacked faith. Jesus doesn’t force his way upon us, and he doesn’t perform signs to show off to his skeptics. He responds to faith, not familiarity. And the warning of this scripture is simple. You can grow up around Jesus. You can hear his teaching every Sunday. You can know the stories, quote the verses, sing the songs—and still not have faith in him. Familiarity is not faith. Proximity is not surrender. Faith is seeing Jesus for who he truly is—and responding with awe, trust, and obedience. So today, the question isn’t: “Are you familiar with Jesus?” The question is: “Do you have faith in Jesus?” #FaithOverFamiliarity, #PowerOfUnbelief, #JesusInNazareth ASK THIS: DO THIS: Take a moment to reflect on the areas of your life where familiarity with Jesus has replaced faith and trust. Ask God to reveal new aspects of His character to you today. PRAY THIS: Jesus, I don’t want to merely know about You, I want to truly know You and trust You. Help me see You clearly and respond with faith, awe, and obedience today. Amen. PLAY THIS: King of Kings.

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. And today’s shout-out goes to Bob Smotherman from Temperance, MI. Bob, thank you for partnering with us through Project23. Your support helps rewrite endings for so many. This one’s for you. Our text today is Mark 5:35-43: While he was still speaking, there came from the ruler's house some who said, “Your daughter is dead. Why trouble the Teacher any further?” But overhearing what they said, Jesus said to the ruler of the synagogue, “Do not fear, only believe.” And he allowed no one to follow him except Peter and James and John the brother of James. They came to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and Jesus saw a commotion, people weeping and wailing loudly. And when he had entered, he said to them, “Why are you making a commotion and weeping? The child is not dead but sleeping.” And they laughed at him. But he put them all outside and took the child's father and mother and those who were with him and went in where the child was. Taking her by the hand he said to her, “Talitha cumi,” which means, “Little girl, I say to you, arise.” And immediately the girl got up and began walking (for she was twelve years of age), and they were immediately overcome with amazement. And he strictly charged them that no one should know this, and told them to give her something to eat. — Mark 5:35-43 The crowd was still processing the healing of the woman. But before Jairus could take another step, his worst fear arrived: “Your daughter is dead. Why trouble the Teacher any further?” It was over. Too late. Or so they thought. But Jesus hears the report and immediately speaks to Jairus: “Do not fear. Only believe.” That one sentence reframes everything. Jesus doesn’t explain. He simply calls Jairus to trust—beyond the news, beyond the evidence, beyond the grief, beyond the noise. They arrive at the house, and the wailing has already begun. People mourning. People mocking. Jesus says, “She’s not dead but sleeping,” and they laugh. But their laughter doesn’t stop him. He clears the room. He takes her hand. And He speaks the words only Jesus could say: “Talitha cumi.” And she does. This is who Jesus is. He speaks life where others have accepted death. He walks into impossible rooms and rewrites the ending. He turns mourning into miracles. If you're holding onto grief, fear, or finality today. Remember, Jesus can rewrite the ending of any story. Hear his words again: “Do not fear. Only believe.” #OnlyBelieve, #JesusHeals, #MarkFive ASK THIS: DO THIS: Speak aloud the words of Jesus today—“Do not fear. Only believe”—and let them confront one specific fear you're facing. PRAY THIS: Jesus, when fear and doubt try to take over, help me hear Your voice above the noise. I choose to believe—even when others laugh, even when it seems too late. Amen. PLAY THIS: Graves Into Gardens.

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. And today’s shout-out goes to Kevin Ontiveros from Sylmar, CA. Kevin, thank you for standing with us through Project23. Your support helps deliver healing to people. This one’s for you. Our text today is Mark 5:30-34: And Jesus, perceiving in himself that power had gone out from him, immediately turned about in the crowd and said, “Who touched my garments?” And his disciples said to him, “You see the crowd pressing around you, and yet you say, ‘Who touched me?’” And he looked around to see who had done it. But the woman, knowing what had happened to her, came in fear and trembling and fell down before him and told him the whole truth. And he said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace, and be healed of your disease.” — Mark 5:30-34 This woman thought she could slip away unnoticed by Jesus. She had reached for healing, and it worked. The bleeding stopped. Her body felt whole. But Jesus wasn’t finished. “Who touched my garments?” It’s a strange question in the middle of a crowd. People were pressing in from all sides. But Jesus knew. He felt power leave him—and he wanted to know who received it. Not because he didn’t know. But because he wanted her to know she wasn’t invisible. She comes forward, trembling. She tells the truth. And Jesus doesn’t scold her. He doesn’t shame her. He gives her a name: “Daughter!” Not “woman with the issue of blood.” Not “unclean.” Not “interruption.” Daughter. That’s what Jesus does. He doesn’t just heal the body—he restores the soul. He gives a new name, a new identity, a new peace. You may come to Jesus because of some issue—but he will always give you more than you came for. If you’ve ever felt unseen, unnoticed, or unworthy—hear this: Jesus sees you. Jesus knows you. And Jesus calls you daughter... son... his. And if you come to him, he will give you a new life, which is always more than expected. Are you ready to come? And if you’re ready to come—come all the way. Don’t just reach for a quick fix or temporary relief. Come for the deeper healing only Jesus offers. Jesus, I come to you today. Heal me. Restore me. Make me whole, amen. #FaithRestores, #JesusSeesYou, #HealingInChrist ASK THIS: DO THIS: Today, tell Jesus the whole truth—come to him vulnerably, not just for healing, but for identity and peace. PRAY THIS: Jesus, thank you for seeing me when I feel unseen. I come to you for healing, restoration, and the new name only you can give. Amen. PLAY THIS: You Say.