2026 Reading Plan Reflections - Day 157
by Walt Martin on June 6th, 2026
Because of Jesus’ death, resurrection, and ascension, we don't stand at a distance wondering if God will hear us. We have direct access to the Father. Jesus tells His disciples that the Father Himself loves them. The door is open. The invitation is extended. We are welcomed into the presence of God through Christ. That truth connects deeply with our understanding of grace.  Read More
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2026 Reading Plan Reflections - Day 156
by Walt Martin on June 5th, 2026
The Holy Spirit comes as Advocate, like one who stands in the courtroom and tells the truth. The world believes it knows how to judge sin, righteousness, and condemnation. But according to Jesus, the world has gotten the verdict wrong.  Read More
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2026 Reading Plan Reflections - Day 155
by Walt Martin on June 4th, 2026
Branches don’t produce fruit by trying harder. They bear fruit because they remain connected to the vine. Their life comes from the vine itself. We know this, but remaining in Christ also means submitting to the Father’s pruning work... That’s the part many of us would rather avoid. We naturally drift inward. We become consumed with our own ambitions, comforts, preferences, hurts, and distractions. We spend energy on things that don’t produce lasting fruit. We can even become so focused on ourselves that we block the very light we were meant to grow toward. Yet, the Father lovingly cuts away whatever keeps us from becoming who He created us to be.  Read More
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2026 Reading Plan Reflections - Day 154
by Walt Martin on June 3rd, 2026
We walk the way because the Spirit walks with us. This also means the church’s witness has to look like Jesus. Wright says that only when Jesus’ followers continue doing what Jesus did will they be believed when they speak the truth he spoke. We need to hear and embody this message.  Read More
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2026 Reading Plan Reflections - Day 153
by Walt Martin on June 2nd, 2026
And right there, in the middle of betrayal, denial, fear, and confusion, Jesus speaks about love... are we paying attention, because that should tell us something really important about the pattern of love we are to follow.  Read More
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2026 Reading Plan Reflections - Day 152
by Walt Martin on June 1st, 2026
The foot washing is more than an act of hospitality. It points to the cross itself. The One who laid aside his outer robe would soon lay down his life. The One who washed the disciples’ feet would soon cleanse the world through his sacrifice.  Read More
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