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27 Tuesday Jan 2026

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Today’s Devotion from Psalms 365 by David Kitz

Reading:  Psalm 33:16-22

Listen to today’s reading by Jonathan Dent:

No king is saved by the size of his army;
    no warrior escapes by his great strength.
A horse is a vain hope for deliverance;
    despite all its great strength it cannot save.
But the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear him,
    on those whose hope is in his unfailing love,
 to deliver them from death
    and keep them alive in famine.
We wait in hope for the LORD;
    he is our help and our shield.
In him our hearts rejoice,
    for we trust in his holy name.
 May your unfailing love be with us, LORD,
    even as we put our hope in you. (NIV)*

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Reflection

This final portion of Psalm 33 is all about hope. Life is all about hope. From the first breath we take until our last gasp, life is all about hope. Life has no meaning or purpose if we lose hope.

The essential question we must ask is where do you place your hope? All too often we place our hope in the things of this world, our resources, our ingenuity, and the strength of our flesh. But the psalmist reminds us: No king is saved by the size of his army; no warrior escapes by his great strength. A horse is a vain hope for deliverance; despite all its great strength it cannot save (vs. 16-17).

Repeatedly throughout history the little guy has won. David defeated Goliath. The Viet Cong ousted the US Army. The Afghan rebels outlasted the armies of the USSR and the USA. Victory does not always go to the mighty. So, the lament goes up, “How the mighty have fallen! The weapons of war have perished!” (2 Samuel 1:27).

Where is your hope? Where have you put your trust? The psalmist reminds us to put our hope in the LORD. Leaders come and go; nations rise and fall. Human abilities wane. “The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever” (Isaiah 40:8).

Our hope and our trust must be in God and in His unfailing word.

When calamity strikes, those who maintain hope survive; those who give up hope perish. In stories of extreme survival over and over again this truth is borne out. Hope sustains the human heart when food and water run out. When we put our trust in the LORD, we tap into a limitless supply of hope. Therefore: We wait in hope for the LORD; he is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name (vs 20-21).

Response
This is our prayer. May your unfailing love be with us, LORD, even as we put our hope in you (v. 22). In the name of Jesus—our source of hope—who defeated death, we pray. Amen.

Your Turn
What are some sources of false hope? Why have you put your hope in God?

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New from David Kitz

James—the brother of Jesus—who was this man? What evidence do we have that this “brother of our Lord” even existed?

David Kitz digs deep into archeology, family dynamics, church history, and the biblical texts. What emerges from his research is a portrait of a decisive, pivotal leader who embodied the will and character of Jesus Christ.

But how did James—James the unbeliever—transform to become a leader who changed the course of world history? In these pages you will uncover the answer and rediscover for yourself the life-changing power of the gospel.

To view further details or purchase directly from the author click here.

It Is Good to Wait Quietly

26 Monday Jan 2026

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Today’s quote and prayer from
“Psalms 365: Develop a Life of Worship and Prayer

 Today’s Reading: Psalm 33:10-15

Listen to today’s reading by Jonathan Dent:


LORD God,
thank you for choosing me
to be to be one of your people.
Help me to live a life
that is pleasing to you,
my Father.
You watch over me.
You, O LORD,
are my inheritance,
and first and foremost,
I am a citizen of your eternal Kingdom.
Amen.

     — — — —

Winter snowfall — photo by David Kitz


Jeremiah’s Confession

Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed,
    for his compassions never fail.
They are new every morning;
    great is your faithfulness.
I say to myself, “The LORD is my portion;
    therefore I will wait for him.”
The LORD is good to those whose hope is in him,
    to the one who seeks him;
it is good to wait quietly
    for the salvation of the LORD.
It is good for a man to bear the yoke
    while he is young.
(Lamentations 3:22-27 NIV)*


May God guide you in 2026!

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The Plans of Nations

26 Monday Jan 2026

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Today’s Devotion from Psalms 365 by David Kitz

Reading: Psalm 33:10-15

Listen to today’s reading by Jonathan Dent:

The LORD foils the plans of the nations;
    he thwarts the purposes of the peoples.
But the plans of the LORD stand firm forever,
    the purposes of his heart through all generations.
Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD,
    the people he chose for his inheritance.
From heaven the LORD looks down
    and sees all mankind;
from his dwelling place he watches
    all who live on earth—
he who forms the hearts of all,
    who considers everything they do.
(NIV)*

Reflection
I confess I am a bit of a history buff. I am currently reading The War that Ended Peace by Margaret MacMillan. The subtitle is The Road to 1914. As you might guess, it highlights the causes of World War I. Throughout, the author meticulously points out that war was not inevitable. A change in course by any of the key players in the years leading up to 1914 could have prevented this monumental catastrophe. Each nation had plans and objectives that they considered in their best interest. Quite naturally the pursuit of those plans led to conflict with neighboring nations with opposing objectives.

What does the psalmist say about national objectives? The LORD foils the plans of the nations; he thwarts the purposes of the peoples. But the plans of the LORD stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations (vs. 10-11).

Nations pursue their own perceived national interest. Despite the rhetoric we sometimes hear, they do not pursue the plans and purposes of the LORD. For political leaders’ national self-interest trumps the purposes of God. In fact, the purposes of God are seldom considered. But the plans of the LORD stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations.

Was it God’s plan and purpose to have millions of Christian believers go to their slaughter in World War I? Many atheists purport that this is what we believe. Nothing could be further from the truth. We are responsible for our own actions. God does not cause war. Humans cause war and they carry it out. Why should we suddenly blame God for what we have engineered through our own dogged stupidity? Blaming God for our own arrogant idiocy is the pinnacle of irresponsibility, yet we do it all the time, both on a national and a personal level. Most often we are the author of our own disaster. We stubbornly fail to pull back and change course before it’s too late.

Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people he chose for his inheritance (v. 12).  

Response
LORD God, thank you for choosing me to be to be one of your people. Help me to live a life that is pleasing to you, my Father. You watch over me. You, O LORD are my inheritance, and first and foremost, I am a citizen of your eternal Kingdom. Amen.

Your Turn
How does personal conflict escalate? Do you blame God rather than examine your own words and actions?

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New from David Kitz

James—the brother of Jesus—who was this man? What evidence do we have that this “brother of our Lord” even existed?

David Kitz digs deep into archeology, family dynamics, church history, and the biblical texts. What emerges from his research is a portrait of a decisive, pivotal leader who embodied the will and character of Jesus Christ.

But how did James—James the unbeliever—transform to become a leader who changed the course of world history? In these pages you will uncover the answer and rediscover for yourself the life-changing power of the gospel.

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You Forgave the Guilt of My Sin

25 Sunday Jan 2026

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I will praise the LORD!

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Reading: Psalm 32:1-5

Of David. A maskil.

Blessed is the one
    whose transgressions are forgiven,
    whose sins are covered.
Blessed is the one
    whose sin the LORD does not count against them
    and in whose spirit is no deceit.
When I kept silent,
    my bones wasted away
    through my groaning all day long.
For day and night
    your hand was heavy on me;
my strength was sapped
    as in the heat of summer.
Then I acknowledged my sin to you
    and did not cover up my iniquity.
I said, “I will confess
    my transgressions to the Lord.”
And you forgave
    the guilt of my sin. (NIV) *


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The photo of Jerusalem on the cover of Psalm 365, Volume II

Available now…

James—the brother of Jesus—who was this man? What evidence do we have that this “brother of our Lord” even existed?

David Kitz digs deep into archeology, family dynamics, church history, and the biblical texts. What emerges from his research is a portrait of a decisive, pivotal leader who embodied the will and character of Jesus Christ.

But how did James—James the unbeliever—transform to become a leader who changed the course of world history? In these pages you will uncover the answer and rediscover for yourself the life-changing power of the gospel.

To view further details or purchase directly from the author click here.

The Conclusion of “The Elisha Code & the Coming Revival”

25 Sunday Jan 2026

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A code must be recognized, interpreted, and applied for it to be useful, and for it to effect meaningful change. Codes are recognized by the appearance of repetitive patterns. Through our examination of the lives and ministries of the Old Testament duo of Elijah and Elisha, and the New Testament duo of John the Baptist and Jesus, we can clearly see a pattern—a pattern of ever-increasing power and revelation.

In considerable detail, we have outlined how Elijah and John the Baptist are linked in terms of personality and the scope of their ministry. In the same way we have detailed how the miracles and ministry of Jesus runs parallel to the ministry of the prophet Elisha. The pattern is there for all to see.

What are the implications for Christians today? If we recognize this coded message in the Scriptures, how can it impact our lives in the twenty-first century?

Above all, The Elisha Code is a call to action. Yes, we can learn a great deal about the links between Elijah and John the Baptist and the links between Elisha and Jesus. But of first importance, we need the empowerment of the Holy Spirit to work within us and to transform our churches and society today.

The dynamic duos of this book were the greatest revivalists of their time. Elijah and Elisha brought about transformative change in Old Testament Israel. John the Baptist and Jesus set in motion the greatest spiritual transformation the world has ever seen—a transformation that continues to this day.

Here then are some key takeaways from studying the lives of these biblical dynamic duos and other revivalists and key figures in church history:

  • Revivals/spiritual renewals have been an integral part of our faith from the time of ancient Israel to the present.
  • The age of miracles has not ended. We have Jesus’ promise that believers will do even greater things (John 14:12).
  • Genuine revivals are initiated by the Holy Spirit through fallible, imperfect human vessels (2 Timothy 2:20-22).
  • Literary prophets have played, and will continue to play, an important role in fomenting revival and bringing about social and spiritual change.
  • We need leaders with prophetic hindsight, insight, and foresight for the church to reach its full potential.
  • Humility and selfless service are foundational in initiating and sustaining revival. The Spirit of God is quenched and grieved when pride, sin, or selfishness enter in (1 Thessalonians 5:19).
  • Life-changing repentance is at the core of any authentic revival (Mark 1:15, Acts 2:38).
  • The gospel message according to Jesus is all about regime change on a personal level. It’s about letting King Jesus rule our hearts and minds (Colossians 1:13-14).
  • True spiritual awakenings leap across religious, denominational, racial, and cultural barriers (Acts 10). The most effective revivalists build bridges rather than walls.
  • The church must remain focused on the core of the gospel message, rather than become swallowed by political agendas and yield to the third temptation of Christ (Matthew 4:8-11).
  • We are called to live a crucified life that elevates Christ and others by the power of relentless love and forgiveness (Galatians 2:20).
  • God uses broken people who are yielded to his will (John 21:15-19).
  • Hungry humble prayer prepares a runway for the Holy Spirit to land just as it did on the day of Pentecost (Acts 1:14, 2:1-4).
  • Frequently, revivals begin where and when we least expect them, and they are often spearheaded by the young.
  • Our goal should be to finish well. Our service to the Lord may involve many transitions, but his calling on our lives remains till we take our last breath (Romans 11:29).

Finally, the Elisha code is a call to courageous and audacious faith.

Courage is a matter of the heart. The word courage is derived from the Latin word for heart. We must put our heart into our faith. Courageous faith flows from a heart that has been captured by the love of Jesus.

Let this be our prayer. Lord, give us courageous faith.

Audacious faith refuses to remain silent. It speaks out. It must speak.

After Elijah was swept up to heaven in a chariot of fire, Elisha did not remain silent. He spoke up with audacious faith.

Then he took the mantle of Elijah that had fallen from him, and struck the water, and said, “Where is the LORD God of Elijah?” And when he also had struck the water, it was divided this way and that; and Elisha crossed over. (2 Kings 2:14, NKJV)

Audacious faith is bold—bold like Elisha. The word audacious is derived from the same Latin root as audio. Audacious faith makes noise. It must be heard. Is your faith loud enough to be heard by others? Is it being heard by God?

Jesus, whose New Testament miracles are patterned after Elisha’s miracles, frequently chided his disciples for their lack of faith (Matthew 17:17-20).

Let this be our prayer. Lord Jesus, grant us a mustard seed of your audacious faith—mountain moving faith, and as we walk this road with you, light your fire in our hearts.

This is the final excerpt from the award-winning book 
The Elisha Code & the Coming Revival

Is a return-to-Jesus revival possible in our time?
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A Strong Fortress to Save Me

24 Saturday Jan 2026

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I will praise the LORD!

Rideau Canal, Ottawa, ON, Canada in winter.


Reading: Psalm 31:1-5

For the director of music. A psalm of David.

In you, LORD, I have taken refuge;
    let me never be put to shame;
    deliver me in your righteousness.
Turn your ear to me,
    come quickly to my rescue;
be my rock of refuge,
    a strong fortress to save me.
Since you are my rock and my fortress,
    for the sake of your name lead and guide me.
Keep me free from the trap that is set for me,
    for you are my refuge.
Into your hands I commit my spirit;
    deliver me, LORD, my faithful God. (NIV) *


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Available now…

James—the brother of Jesus—who was this man? What evidence do we have that this “brother of our Lord” even existed?

David Kitz digs deep into archeology, family dynamics, church history, and the biblical texts. What emerges from his research is a portrait of a decisive, pivotal leader who embodied the will and character of Jesus Christ.

But how did James—James the unbeliever—transform to become a leader who changed the course of world history? In these pages you will uncover the answer and rediscover for yourself the life-changing power of the gospel.

To view further details or purchase directly from the author click here.

The Tongue Is a Fire

23 Friday Jan 2026

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Today’s quote and prayer from
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 Today’s Reading: Psalm 33:6-9

Listen to today’s reading by Jonathan Dent:

LORD God,
help me give careful consideration
to my words.
Today, may my words,
whether written or spoken,
be a creative force for good
in Jesus’ name.
Amen.

     — — — —

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Taming the Tongue

When we put bits into the mouths of horses
to make them obey us,
we can turn the whole animal. 
Or take ships as an example.
Although they are so large
and are driven by strong winds,
they are steered by a very small rudder
wherever the pilot wants to go. 
Likewise,
the tongue is a small part of the body,
but it makes great boasts.
Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark. 
The tongue also is a fire,
a world of evil among the parts of the body.
It corrupts the whole body,
sets the whole course of one’s life on fire,
and is itself set on fire by hell.
(James 3:3-6 NIV)*


May God guide you in 2026!

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Pray for enduring peace in Israel and Gaza,
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Volume I of Psalms 365: Develop a Life of Worship and Prayer won the Best Book of the Year Award from The Word Guild and Volume II has won the Best Devotional of the Year Award. For those who love God’s word, this three-book series is an ideal way to daily meet with the Lord. To purchase or for a closer look click here.

Also available from David KitzIs a return-to-Jesus revival possible in our time?
This book points the way forward.
For details click here.

Word Power

23 Friday Jan 2026

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Today’s Devotion from Psalms 365 by David Kitz

Reading: Psalm 33:6-9

Listen to today’s reading by Jonathan Dent:

By the word of the LORD the heavens were made,
    their starry host by the breath of his mouth.
He gathers the waters of the sea into jars;
    he puts the deep into storehouses.
Let all the earth fear the LORD;
    let all the people of the world revere him.
For he spoke, and it came to be;
    he commanded, and it stood firm.
(NIV)*

 

Adam naming the animals. 1983 etching by G. Scotin and J. Cole (Wikimedia)

Reflection

Have you ever considered the creative power of words? Words change the world. They bring order out of chaos. Words shine the light of day into the darkness of this world. From the very beginning words have been imbued with divine power. The psalmist reminds us, “By the word of the LORD the heavens were made, their starry host by the breath of his mouth.”

But it’s not only God’s words that have this vast power. Our words—human words, whether spoken written or thought have enormous power too. Adam’s first job assignment was to speak words—to name the animals. Now the LORD God had formed out of the ground all the wild animals and all the birds in the sky. He brought them to the man to see what he would name them; and whatever the man called each living creature, that was its name. So the man gave names to all the livestock, the birds in the sky and all the wild animals (Genesis 2: 19-20).

Strangely, God didn’t do what every parent does. He didn’t tell Adam what the animals were called. Adam told God their names. By so doing, God vested humanity with the power of language. Life is what we call it. Our words describe the world and give meaning to it.

Through our words we bring order and make sense of the world around us. As a writer I am continually processing and attempting to make sense of this chaotic thing called life. I do it with words. From the beginning of time, by divine command that is what we are called to do. We are to speak order into chaos— speak accuracy and clarity into this world’s muddled reality.

With our words we shine the light of truth onto a situation. With words we write laws, administer justice and design government. With words we woo and romance and vow our love to one another. Our words create imaginary realms into which we can travel—words that transport. With our words we have the power to elevate the human spirit, or crush someone to the point of suicide.

Finally, there is something innately prophetic about our words. What we think, speak, and write is potent. It has within in it the latent ability to become reality. Therefore, we need to guard our lips. (See James 3:1-12.) The psalmist reminds us not only of the power of the word of the LORD, but also our own words. For he spoke, and it came to be; he commanded, and it stood firm.

Response
LORD God, help me give careful consideration to my words. Today, may my words, whether written or spoken, be a creative force for good in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Your Turn
How has God used your words for good lately? Are your words bringing order out of chaos, love and peace in a troubled world?

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New from David Kitz

James—the brother of Jesus—who was this man? What evidence do we have that this “brother of our Lord” even existed?

David Kitz digs deep into archeology, family dynamics, church history, and the biblical texts. What emerges from his research is a portrait of a decisive, pivotal leader who embodied the will and character of Jesus Christ.

But how did James—James the unbeliever—transform to become a leader who changed the course of world history? In these pages you will uncover the answer and rediscover for yourself the life-changing power of the gospel.

To view further details or purchase directly from the author click here.

Praying and Singing Hymns to God

22 Thursday Jan 2026

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Today’s quote and prayer from
“Psalms 365: Develop a Life of Worship and Prayer

 Today’s Reading: Psalm 33:1-5

Listen to today’s reading by Jonathan Dent:


Thank you, LORD God,
for each day you set before me.
Give me a heart of praise for you.
You sustain me.
Today give me a new song
to praise you, O LORD.
It’s always good, right, and fitting
to sing my praise to you.
Amen.

     — — — —


Paul and Silas Jailed in Philippi

The crowd joined in the attack against Paul and Silas,
and the magistrates ordered them
to be stripped and beaten with rods.
After they had been severely flogged,
they were thrown into prison,
and the jailer was commanded
to guard them carefully.
When he received these orders,
he put them in the inner cell
and fastened their feet in the stocks.

About midnight Paul and Silas were praying
and singing hymns to God,
and the other prisoners were listening to them.
Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake
that the foundations of the prison were shaken.
At once all the prison doors flew open,
and everyone’s chains came loose.
The jailer woke up,
and when he saw the prison doors open,
he drew his sword and was about to kill himself
because he thought the prisoners had escaped.
But Paul shouted,
“Don’t harm yourself! We are all here!”
(Acts 16:22-28 NIV)*


May God guide you in 2026!

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I Lay Down My Life for the Sheep

21 Wednesday Jan 2026

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Today’s quote and prayer from
“Psalms 365: Develop a Life of Worship and Prayer

 Today’s Reading: Psalm 32:8-11

Listen to today’s reading by Jonathan Dent:


LORD God,
 give me ears to hear
what you have to say to me.
Please instruct me and teach me
in the way I should go.
Then give me grace to obey.
I put my trust in you,
Lord Jesus.
Amen.

     — — — —

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Hearing the Good Shepherd

“I am the good shepherd; 
I know my sheep 
and my sheep know me—
just as the Father knows me
and I know the Father—
and I lay down my life for the sheep.
I have other sheep 
that are not of this sheep pen.
I must bring them also.
They too will listen to my voice,
and there shall be one flock 
and one shepherd.
The reason my Father loves me is
that I lay down my life—
only to take it up again.
No one takes it from me,
but I lay it down of my own accord. 
I have authority to lay it down
and authority to take it up again.
This command I received from my Father.”
(John 10:14-18 NIV)*


May God guide you in 2026!

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Pray for enduring peace in Israel and Gaza,
and continue to pray for peace to return to Ukraine and Russia!

Volume I of Psalms 365: Develop a Life of Worship and Prayer won the Best Book of the Year Award from The Word Guild and Volume II has won the Best Devotional of the Year Award. For those who love God’s word, this three-book series is an ideal way to daily meet with the Lord. To purchase or for a closer look click here.

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