Thursday, July 23rd

Today’s Scriptures  

“The sower sows the word. These are the ones sown on rocky ground: when they hear the word, immediately they receive it with joy. But they have no root in themselves, and endure for a while; then, when tribulation or persecution arises on account of the word, immediately they fall away.”  

Mark 4:14, 16–17 ESV  

“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.”  

John 10:27 ESV  

Today’s Thought  

Pressure doesn’t mean you missed God; pressure means a promise is under attack. Tribulation and persecution come “on account of the word” to make you stop trusting, obeying, and following what God said. The test is to stay with His Word when it feels like it’s not working.

Today’s Challenge 

Where has pressure made you question something God already spoke to you (through His Word or in your heart)? Name it, and say: “Lord, I choose to trust, obey, and follow what You said here—especially under pressure.”