Banquet With The King: 2026

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Sheep Among Wolves—Don’t Be Deceived

Look, I am sending you out as sheep among wolves. So be as shrewd as snakes and harmless as doves. But beware! For you will be handed over to the courts and will be flogged with whips in the synagogues. You will stand trial before governors and kings because you are my followers. But this will be your opportunity to tell the rulers and other unbelievers about me. When you are arrested, don't worry about how to respond or what to say. God will give you the right words at the right time. For it is not you who will be speaking—it will be the Spirit of your Father speaking through you. A brother will betray his brother to death, a father will betray his own child, and children will rebel against their parents and cause them to be killed. And all nations will hate you because you are my followers. But everyone who endures to the end will be saved. When you are persecuted in one town, flee to the next. I tell you the truth, the Son of Man will return before you have reached all the towns of Israel. Matthew 10:16-23

Meditate. Consider Jesus’ advice.

Look closely. Is it a sheep or wolf?

Jesus sent His disciples out two by two—not alone. I love that He told them to be shrewd. Don’t be puny and spineless—stand up for what you believe and present it in a way that is convincing. They were brought before governors and kings. We could be brought before judges or others and need to be willing to give our testimony as the Holy Spirit prompts—speaking spiritual food. Are you standing up for what you believe?

Jesus also warns His followers that false prophets or teachers can seem like gentle folks, but they are really deceivers.

Beware of the false prophets, [teachers] who come to you dressed as sheep [appearing gentle and innocent], but inwardly are ravenous wolves. Matthew 7:15 AMP

Jesus gives wise advice—beware. Be shrewd. There is no need to trust a smooth talker, who would just as likely throw you into jail as encourage or support Christians. Be careful.

The Spirit speaks. Spiritual food. Sometimes when we don’t know what to say the Holy Spirit gives us the proper words to say. When I was asked to give a prayer before taking an offering for a missionary at church one Sunday morning, I thought about and planned just what I was going to say—and when it came time—the words I spoke were not what I planned to say—but so much better. It happened again when I prayed with a friend over the phone—and then a couple of days later she called again—to say she was feeling better and that my prayer had been so special to her, giving her a deep calmness and peace. That was the Holy Spirit. God gives peace. Amazing!

What do we learn about Jesus from this scripture passage today?

Prayer – Lord, help us to stand up for what we believe—for You—for Your sake.

Verse of Salvation ~ For Jesus is the one referred to in the Scriptures, where it says, 'The stone that you builders rejected has now become the cornerstone.' There is salvation in no one else! God has given no other name under heaven by which we must be saved. Acts 4:11-12

Happy Anniversary, dear one.

We’ve made it this far—til death do us part!

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Monday, June 22, 2026

Have You Got a Walking Stick?

He told them to take nothing for their journey except a walking stick—no food, no traveler's bag, no money. He allowed them to wear sandals but not to take a change of clothes. "Wherever you go," he said, "stay in the same house until you leave town. But if any place refuses to welcome you or listen to you, shake its dust from your feet as you leave to show that you have abandoned those people to their fate." Mark 6:8-11

Jesus sent out the twelve apostles with these instructions: "Don't go to the Gentiles or the Samaritans, but only to the people of Israel—God's lost sheep. Go and announce to them that the Kingdom of Heaven is near. Heal the sick, raise the dead, cure those with leprosy, and cast out demons. Give as freely as you have received! Don't take any money in your money belts—no gold, silver, or even copper coins. Don't carry a traveler's bag with a change of clothes and sandals or even a walking stick. Don't hesitate to accept hospitality, because those who work deserve to be fed. Whenever you enter a city or village, search for a worthy person and stay in his home until you leave town. When you enter the home, give it your blessing. If it turns out to be a worthy home, let your blessing stand; if it is not, take back the blessing. If any household or town refuses to welcome you or listen to your message, shake its dust from your feet as you leave. I tell you the truth, the wicked cities of Sodom and Gomorrah will be better off than such a town on the judgment day." Matthew 10:5-15

Meditate. Consider Jesus’ guidance to His disciples.

Sandals for your feet.
What about a walking stick?

Don’t take anything with you! What?! When was the last time, if ever, that you traveled and took NOTHING with you! We always end up with big bags full of our necessities—and we use everything we take along. Still, there is too much stuff. I have a friend who travels light…and frequently! She manages to carry just a backpack compared to my super-sized roller bag!

Jesus sent out His twelve guys with instructions on just what to do. Tell all the Israelites that the Kingdom of God is near…at hand. That was the most important. Just the Jews—not the Gentiles. Jesus had poured His life, His teachings, and healing into these men; now it was their turn to help others. He told them… Heal the sick, raise the dead, cure those with leprosy, and cast out demons. Give as freely as you have received! They weren’t to take any money or extra clothes with them, just a walking stick. Well, Mark says to take a walking stick, but Matthew records—no stick. Considering an uneven terrain, I think that a walking stick would be in order when going from village to village. They were to rely on the hospitality of people in the towns they visited—and on just one home there. No hospitality? Then shake off the dust and leave them. Very specific instruction. Jesus wasn’t leaving anything to chance. He had it planned out just what the disciples were to do. He knew the outcome of this training adventure ahead of time. Jesus, being God, is omniscient—He knows everything. This was a time for Jesus’ teaching to be put into practice. He would see what those guys had learned from Him.

What do we learn about Jesus from these scripture passages?

Prayer – Lord Jesus, thank you for teaching Your disciples to follow Your teachings. Help us to be obedient as we try to follow You. May the Holy Spirit guide us and fill us

Verse of Salvation ~ After this, I heard what sounded like a vast crowd in heaven shouting, "Praise the LORD! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God. Revelation 19:1

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Two by Two

And he called his twelve disciples together and began sending them out two by two, giving them authority to cast out evil spirits. Mark 6:7

Meditate. Read the scripture again. Short, but direct. Go.

Do you think the disciples were ready for this? They were going out into the hillsides, byways, towns, and villages to heal people—to cast out evil spirits. That might have been a scary situation. We have the advantage today of the Holy Spirit with us…but those disciples had seen Jesus perform miracles and cast out evil spirits. They were prepared. This is a similar passage to what we read in Matthew 10.

Jesus called his twelve disciples together and gave them authority to cast out evil spirits and to heal every kind of disease and illness. Here are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon (also called Peter), then Andrew (Peter's brother), James (son of Zebedee), John (James's brother), Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew (the tax collector), James (son of Alphaeus), Thaddaeus, Simon (the zealot), Judas Iscariot (who later betrayed him). Matthew 10:1-4

Mark doesn’t list the disciples by name—but then he is not one of them. He later went with Paul and Barnabus on Paul’s missionary journeys.

Two by Two
Go and serve the Lord.

Here, the disciples were sent out two by two by Jesus Himself. We don’t know just who traveled together, but all twelve of them are included in the list. Go–get rid of evil spirits. Jesus gives them more specific directions that we’ll look at tomorrow. With the instructions, Jesus gave them power and wisdom. They were an extension of Jesus’ power. They became His helpmates

What do we learn about Jesus in this passage today?

Prayer – Lord Jesus, You sent out Your disciples to get rid of evil spirits. Would You have us do that today? Are You planning to give us that same authority?

Verse of Salvation ~ But to those called by God to salvation, both Jews and Gentiles, Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God. 1 Corinthians 1:24

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Sunday, June 21, 2026

On the Road Again – A Traveling Teacher – Preacher – Shepherd

Jesus traveled through all the towns and villages of that area, teaching in the synagogues and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom. And he healed every kind of disease and illness. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them because they were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. He said to his disciples, "The harvest is great, but the workers are few. So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields." Matthew 9:35-38

Meditate. Read this passage and consider what it says.

Who was this Traveling Teacher? Jesus, of course. He continued to minister to the Israelites in the Galilean region by teaching and compassionately healing the sick. The synagogues were the places that the Jews met regularly, and He came first to minister to them—and then to the Gentiles. Note that Matthew reports that the people were confused and helpless. They needed a shepherd who would take care of them. That is just what Jesus did. Just like in Psalm 23.

Sheep in Israel
The Lord is My Shepherd.

The LORD is my shepherd; I have all that I need. – He provides everything necessary. Trust Him.

He lets me rest in green meadows; Sheep don’t rest unless the shepherd directs them to.

He leads me beside peaceful streams. – Sheep are afraid of moving water—they cannot swim and would drown if they fell in because of their heavy wool coat. They still need quiet water to drink.

He renews my strength. – Sheep need rest and fresh grass to get strong and continue growing.

He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name. – The wrong path can lead to danger, and sheep will just stupidly follow the sheep ahead of them…right off a cliff. Stupidity does not honor God.

Even when I walk through the darkest valley, - We all go through dark times.

I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. – No fear because He is with us.

Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me. – The shepherd uses the rod to fight off enemies like wolves and the hooked staff to lift the sheep from danger zones, like rocky ravines.

You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. – The shepherd takes the sheep to the most productive grassy field—and protects them even if there are enemies like vermin or predators.

You honor me by anointing my head with oil. – In the dry desert, sheep need oil to take care of lice and bugs—just like people need oil for their dry scalp. Oil, the Holy Spirit, will anoint us.

My cup overflows with blessings. – Blessings. God is good, all the time.

Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, - The Shepherd’s love is forever.

and I will live in the house of the LORD forever. – If we believe in Jesus as our Shepherd and Savior, we will live in God’s house forever…for eternity. Psalm 23:1-6

What do we learn about Jesus from the Matthew scripture today?

Prayer – Lord, as You asked, I am praying that since You are in charge of the harvest, please send more workers into Your fields, so that more people believe in You as their Savior. You are our Shepherd, we rely on and trust You for everything—even the harvest. In Matthew 13:39, we are told that… The harvest is the end of the world, and the harvesters are the angels. We wait patiently for that day, understanding that You won’t return until the last person is saved. Come quickly, Lord Jesus.

Verse of Salvation ~ A psalm of Ethan the Ezrahite. I will sing of the LORD's unfailing love forever! Young and old will hear of your faithfulness. Your unfailing love will last forever. Your faithfulness is as enduring as the heavens. ... And he (David) will call out to me, 'You are my Father, my God, and the Rock of my salvation.' I will make him my firstborn son, the mightiest king on earth. I will love him and be kind to him forever; my covenant with him will never end. Psalm 89:1-2, 26-28

Happy Father’s Day!

Blessing on all the Dads who serve the Lord by leading their families.

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Saturday, June 20, 2026

Refuse to Believe – Is That You?

When Jesus had finished telling these stories and illustrations, he left that part of the country. He returned to Nazareth, his hometown. When he taught there in the synagogue, everyone was amazed and said, "Where does he get this wisdom and the power to do miracles?" Then they scoffed, "He's just the carpenter's son, and we know Mary, his mother, and his brothers—James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas. All his sisters live right here among us. Where did he learn all these things?" And they were deeply offended and refused to believe in him. Then Jesus told them, "A prophet is honored everywhere except in his own hometown and among his own family." And so he did only a few miracles there because of their unbelief. Matthew 13:53-58

Meditate on belief and unbelief.

Do you refuse to believe in Jesus, the miracles He did, and His promises for eternal life with Him? What do you believe? Life is just what we have here—no miracles and when life is over…it is over? I think that is more to life than what we see here day to day. A spiritual dimension. We have the words and teachings of Jesus recorded in the Bible. There are other spiritual leaders of various religions—but none of them have died and risen to life again. To me that makes Jesus the true God—my Savior. His promise for eternal life for His followers is a hope and a joy. Do you need hope in your life?

Water Lilly - Purity and Peace

I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13

These words were penned by Paul in his letter to the Romans—but they are inspired by the Holy Spirit and reveal a truth to us about Jesus. The people at Nazareth were offended. Deeply offended. Why? Did they not believe Him because they’d never seen Him do miracles or just expected Him to be a carpenter like Joseph? He didn’t do miracles as a child, teenager, or even as a young adult. It wasn’t until after His ministry began, after His baptism, and after the time of temptation in the desert, that He began doing miracles. God gave Him such wisdom and His teaching ministry amazed everyone—no matter where He went.

He frequently spent time with God. Do you do that? I know I should so more. Is seven minutes in the morning enough? Well, I do spend sometimes hours writing this blog—but that may not be quality time with the Lord. It certainly does draw me closer to Him and I treasure this time of focusing on Him.

How about you? The question is still…like the people in Nazareth—do you refuse to believe? If you do believe, are you spending quality time reading, studying, and (dare I say) even memorizing His word? That is my plan—to get up a little earlier and spend that time, like Jesus, growing closer to God. Is what you want to do, too?

What do we learn about Jesus from this scripture today?

Prayer – Lord Jesus, wake me up twenty minutes earlier tomorrow. I’m looking forward to spending time with You, God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Psalm 51:10 (KJV).

Verse of Salvation ~ If you confess with your mouth that Jesus Christ is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9-10

Comments - Are you deeply offended? Chat or provide your observations below.

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Friday, June 19, 2026

By Faith and By Prayer

When they left, a demon-possessed man who couldn't speak was brought to Jesus. So Jesus cast out the demon, and then the man began to speak. The crowds were amazed. "Nothing like this has ever happened in Israel!" they exclaimed. But the Pharisees said, "He can cast out demons because he is empowered by the prince of demons." Matthew 9:32-34

Meditate. Consider God’s truth. Read God’s word and listen to what He is saying.

Pharisees come up with the most illogical ideas. They thought Jesus got His power from demons. Were they seeing that in some other situations—a person using demonic power to heal? That doesn’t seem to be an issue that is considered in the Bible, except that the Pharisees accused Jesus of that a couple of times. Even the crowd noted that nothing like that had ever happened in Israel. A similar account of a demon-possessed man in the book of Luke. Here Jesus addresses the Pharisee and used the analogy of a civil war.

One day Jesus cast out a demon from a man who couldn't speak, and when the demon was gone, the man began to speak. The crowds were amazed, but some of them said, "No wonder he can cast out demons. He gets his power from Satan, the prince of demons." Others, trying to test Jesus, demanded that he show them a miraculous sign from heaven to prove his authority. He knew their thoughts, so he said, "Any kingdom divided by civil war is doomed. A family splintered by feuding will fall apart. You say I am empowered by Satan. But if Satan is divided and fighting against himself, how can his kingdom survive? And if I am empowered by Satan, what about your own exorcists? They cast out demons, too, so they will condemn you for what you have said. But if I am casting out demons by the power of God, then the Kingdom of God has arrived among you. Luke 11:14-20

Jesus sent His disciples out to minister, and some came back saying that they couldn’t cast out demons. They lacked faith. In another instance, Jesus told His disciples that prayer was necessary.

When Jesus saw that the crowd of onlookers was growing, he rebuked the evil spirit. "Listen, you spirit that makes this boy unable to hear and speak," he said. "I command you to come out of this child and never enter him again!" Then the spirit screamed and threw the boy into another violent convulsion and left him. The boy appeared to be dead. A murmur ran through the crowd as people said, "He's dead." But Jesus took him by the hand and helped him to his feet, and he stood up. Afterward, when Jesus was alone in the house with his disciples, they asked him, "Why couldn't we cast out that evil spirit?" Jesus replied, "This kind can be cast out only by prayer." - Mark 9:25-29

After Jesus, Paul is known to heal demon-possessed people. Exorcisms still happen today—though not in mainstream Christian churches. Demons are alive and well, spreading their evil.

Be on guard. Things may seem good and true, but we each need to be into God’s word and test everything against God’s word to be sure what we are hearing is true to God and His way.

Now the Holy Spirit tells us clearly that in the last times some will turn away from the true faith; they will follow deceptive spirits and teachings that come from demons. 1 Timothy 4:1

What did you learn about Jesus from today’s scripture passage?

Prayer – Lord Jesus, please give us skill and grace—as well as the faith necessary, to cast out demons, if that is what You want us to do. Personally, I’m a bit intimidated by the process—so please give me courage and gumption to get the job done if it comes my way. Thank you for Your teachings on this sensitive subject.

Verse of Salvation ~ The humble will see their God at work and be glad. Let all who seek God's help be encouraged. For the LORD hears the cries of the needy; he does not despise his imprisoned people. Praise him, O heaven and earth, the seas and all that move in them. For God will save Jerusalem and rebuild the towns of Judah. His people will live there and settle in their own land. The descendants of those who obey him will inherit the land, and those who love him will live there in safety. - Psalm 69:32-36

Friday’s Feast at the King’s Table

We are almost to the longest day of the year—the Summer Solstice. If we were in some parts of Alaska, we’d experience 24 hours of daylight. I prefer to sleep, not watch the sun circling the horizon. What are you doing to recognize this special day? A family BBQ is good—especially since this day is also Father’s Day—a time when we all recall the wonderful fathers in our lives. Make some potato salad, corn on the cob, and throw some hamburgers on the grill. For dessert, S’mores or brownies with some homemade ice cream? Sounds like a wonderful meal to honor some great guys! Blessings on you all.

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Thursday, June 18, 2026

Do You Believe?

After Jesus left the girl's home, two blind men followed along behind him, shouting, "Son of David, have mercy on us!" They went right into the house where he was staying, and Jesus asked them, "Do you believe I can make you see?" "Yes, Lord," they told him, "we do." Then he touched their eyes and said, "Because of your faith, it will happen." Then their eyes were opened, and they could see! Jesus sternly warned them, "Don't tell anyone about this." But instead, they went out and spread his fame all over the region. Matthew 9:27-31

Meditate. Read the text three times. What did Jesus ask?

What did Jesus ask? Do you believe? Don’t tell.

Morning Glory flowers in Israel.
Tell others about Jesus--not just in the morning.
Anytime is Jesus time.

How would you respond to Jesus’ question, Do you believe? Do you think there is ever a time when Jesus would say to you, Don't tell anyone about this? It seems like our mission as Christians today is to tell! How will others hear about Jesus unless we tell them? Jesus’ parting words to His disciples and other followers was to go and make disciples and teach them. Tell them.

Jesus came and told his disciples, "I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age." - Matthew 28:18-20

These blind men believed—they had faith that Jesus could heal them. Is there something from which you need Jesus to heal you?

What do you learn about Jesus from these verses?

Prayer – Lord, I am listening. I do believe in You—and love You with all of my heart, soul, mind, and strength. Show me who You want me to tell about You—about Your sacrifice for everyone, Your love for us all, and of the faith I have in You. They can have it all, too.

Verses of Salvation ~ As for us, we can't help but thank God for you, dear brothers and sisters loved by the Lord. We are always thankful that God chose you to be among the first to experience salvation--a salvation that came through the Spirit who makes you holy and through your belief in the truth. He called you to salvation when we told you the Good News; now you can share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. With all these things in mind, dear brothers and sisters, stand firm and keep a strong grip on the teaching we passed on to you both in person and by letter. Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal comfort and a wonderful hope, comfort you and strengthen you in every good thing you do and say. 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 (Underlined for emphasis.)

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Wednesday, June 17, 2026

She is Not Dead, But Asleep

Then Jesus stopped the crowd and wouldn't let anyone go with him except Peter, James, and John (the brother of James). When they came to the home of the synagogue leader, Jesus saw much commotion and weeping and wailing. He went inside and asked, "Why all this commotion and weeping? The child isn't dead; she's only asleep." The crowd laughed at him. But he made them all leave, and he took the girl's father and mother and his three disciples into the room where the girl was lying. Holding her hand, he said to her, ["Talitha koum,"] which means "Little girl, get up!" And the girl, who was twelve years old, immediately stood up and walked around! They were overwhelmed and totally amazed. Jesus gave them strict orders not to tell anyone what had happened, and then he told them to give her something to eat. Mark 5:37-43

Statue of St Francis of Assisi at Capernaum.
Thanking God for Miracles.

The crowd laughed at Jesus, but He sent them away and did a miracle. He brought a twelve-year old girl back to life. Imaging how thrilled her parents must have been! And the number of lives that this miracle touched may have been very amazing, especially since this was the daughter of Jairus, a leader at the synagogue in Capernaum. Think of the reaction of those wailers—the professional mourners who had seen the little girl dead—and now she was walking around, probably playing the next day like any other child. It was a true miracle. It happened immediately. Mark, who wrote this book, records many events in Jesus' ministry that happened...immediately. Mark was not one of the twelve disciples, but a close follower of Jesus. Look closely at the text. Jesus told the parents and His disciples who were with Him...don't tell. Jesus wasn’t ready for the world to know of His miracles. He knew there would be those who would want to kill Him. Just give her something to eat. Food is important to health. They probably gave her some fruit, hummus, and bread. A good Mediterranean diet.

There are a few raised from the dead stories that I can think of in the Old Testament. One involves a boy who Elijah brings back to life.

Then Elijah cried out to the LORD, "O LORD my God, why have you brought tragedy to this widow who has opened her home to me, causing her son to die?" And he stretched himself out over the child three times and cried out to the LORD, "O LORD my God, please let this child's life return to him." The LORD heard Elijah's prayer, and the life of the child returned, and he revived! 1 Kings 17:20-22

Another Old Testament resurrection is the prophecy of the dried bones being brought back to life in Ezekiel.

Then he asked me, "Son of man, can these bones become living people again?" "O Sovereign LORD," I replied, "you alone know the answer to that." ... So I spoke the message as he commanded me, and breath came into their bodies. They all came to life and stood up on their feet—a great army. Then he said to me, "Son of man, these bones represent the people of Israel. They are saying, 'We have become old, dry bones--all hope is gone. Our nation is finished.' Therefore, prophesy to them and say, 'This is what the Sovereign LORD says: O my people, I will open your graves of exile and cause you to rise again. Then I will bring you back to the land of Israel. When this happens, O my people, you will know that I am the LORD. Ezekiel 37:3, 10-13

Dry bones coming back to life. That is even more miraculous than this little girl’s life being renewed.

Dry bones indicate that death happened a long time ago…and here the Lord is renewing them with muscles and everything. They will need something to eat!

What do you learn about Jesus from the Mark 5:37-43 scripture passage?

Prayer ~ Lord God, Thank You for Your amazing miracles…for this family in Capernaum and for families around the world who look to You for miracles with their children’s health. Please continue to bless, heal, and allow children to be renewed in Your love and strength.

Verse of Salvation ~ God, for whom and through whom everything was made, chose to bring many children into glory. And it was only right that he should make Jesus, through his suffering, a perfect leader, fit to bring them into their salvation. Hebrews 2:10

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