Tuesday, July 14th

Today’s Scripture

The farmer sows the word. Some people are like seed along the path, where the word is sown. As soon as they hear it, Satan comes and takes away the word that was sown in them. Others, like seed sown on rocky places, hear the word and at once receive it with joy. But since they have no root, they last only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, they quickly fall away. Still others, like seed sown among thorns, hear the word; but the worries of this life, the deceitfulness of wealth and the desires for other things come in and choke the word, making it unfruitful. Others, like seed sown on good soil, hear the word, accept it, and produce a crop—some thirty, some sixty, some a hundred times what was sown.”

Mark 4:14-20

Today’s Thought

Pressure doesn't come randomly—it comes for the Word. When you receive a promise from God, expect opposition. The enemy immediately comes to steal what was sown in your heart. Pressure arises to make you doubt what God said. Here's the truth: pressure is proof you have a promise. Instead of seeing it as a problem, recognize it as confirmation you're getting closer to your breakthrough. Don't get offended and forfeit what God gave you. Offense isn't just hurt feelings—it's anything that causes you to stop trusting, obeying, and following God. Hold on to that word.

Today’s Question

What promise from God am I tempted to release because of current pressure?