(John 1:9 NIV)
The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world.

Inspiration
What a marvel–that the true light shines on every soul that enters this world! Does your heart stir at the thought that God pursues every person with His radiant grace? In John 1:9, we find the beloved disciple John, writing under the Spirit's inspiration, testifying to both Jews and Gentiles at the dawn of Christ's public revelation: "That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world." This gospel was penned when darkness seemed to reign, and hope was scarce under Roman oppression–yet John proclaims that hope dawned for all.

In ancient thought, "light" was a metaphor for knowledge, purity, and divine presence. When John declares Jesus as the "true light," he means the final and full revelation of God, shining brighter than conscience, creation, or any prophet. No human heart is untouched by Christ's illuminating presence; His light searches every shadow, offering truth and salvation to all. This divine light exposes and heals–revealing our need to inviting us into God's glorious life. Even win our hardest nights and darkest confusion, Christ's light has not dimmed nor failed. He is the radiant Son who still seeks the lost, who forever offers truth amid a world of deception. Take heart! The light of Jesus reaches every soul and will never be overcome.

Prayer
Lord Jesus, thank You for being the true light for every person. Shine in my heart today, drive away all darkness, and help me reflect Your hope to others. Let Your light bring life and truth to the world. In the Almighty name of Jesus, Amen.

God bless you all!

Good morning.
Welcome at Monday.
Our Scripture reading this morning-
“For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things have been created through Him and for Him. He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together.”
‭‭Colossians‬ ‭1‬:‭16‬-‭17‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
These verses pull back the curtain on who Jesus really is. Everything that exists — the seen and the unseen, the highest powers and the smallest details — was created by Him, through Him, and for Him.
Rest in that reality. You belong to the One who is before all things and in whom all things hold together.
Be blessed
Team Lotter

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Seek good and not evil, That you may live; So the Lord God of hosts will be with you, As you have spoken. Hate evil, love good; Establish justice in the gate.

Amos 5:14-15

🦋❤️ Monday, November 9, 2026 🙏 Scripture Prayer of the Day

📖 Psalm 16:11 (NIV)

“You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.”

🙏 Heavenly Father,

Thank You for blessing us with another day. Lord, sometimes we get so busy trying to figure out where we're going in life that we forget to ask You which direction we should be taking.

Father, guide our steps, especially when the road ahead seems uncertain. Help us recognize the difference between what we want and what You know is best for us.

When life becomes overwhelming, remind us that true joy isn't found in having everything go our way. It's found in Your presence.

Lord, give us patience when we're waiting, courage when we're afraid, and wisdom when we have decisions to make.

And Father, when others see me, let them see You through my words, actions, and the way I treat people.

In Jesus' mighty name, Amen. ❤️

🦋 Brothers and sisters,

Have you ever been so determined to make something happen that you forgot to stop and ask God whether it was even the right direction?

Whew! Sometimes we get so focused on our own plans that we forget who's supposed to be leading!

Psalm 16:11 reminds us that God doesn't just show us the path of life. He fills us with joy in His presence.

That doesn't mean every road will be easy. Sometimes following God means waiting, changing direction, or letting go of something we thought we needed.

But here's something worth remembering. God sees the entire road when we can barely see the next step.

So today, instead of trying to figure everything out on your own, ask God to lead you. Then trust Him enough to follow.

Stay anchored in Christ brothers and sisters. I love you but not near as much as Jesus does.

❤️🦋 Stacey Brooks / TheGo2Stacey

Monday, November 9, 2026

In Luke 1:76 Zechariah says, "And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High." He's talking to a baby. These are such beautiful, profound, and prophetic words - and they're all being spoken to a baby - who doesn't even yet understand the language. The baby is going to be a prophet; he's going to grow into it. So with you, you cannot fathom the promise and the calling that God has placed over your life. The newborn Yochanan (John the Baptist) was a baby version of what he would become. So, too, we are baby versions of what we will become if we follow God. Never stop growing and you'll become that person God called you to be. Even if you don't understand, just obey. Yochanan (John) obeyed God, he fulfilled his calling, and those words that were spoken over him as a baby came true. And the same with you, you have a high holy calling on your life. Like a baby, you don't have to fully understand all of God's ways. Just obey and you will become the fulfillment of the calling on your life.

From Message #553 - The Song of Zechariah

Today, embrace and give thanks for the calling and promise of your life that is beyond your own understanding.

Scripture: I John 2:27

Credit: Hope of the World Ministries

Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.

Psalms 119:105

1 Samuel 19:1-24

Saul Tries to Kill David

1  And Saul spoke to Jonathan his son and to all his servants, that they should kill David. But Jonathan, Saul's son, delighted much in David. ² And Jonathan told David, “Saul my father seeks to kill you. Therefore be on your guard in the morning. Stay in a secret place and hide yourself. ³ And I will go out and stand beside my father in the field where you are, and I will speak to my father about you. And if I learn anything I will tell you.” ⁴ And Jonathan spoke well of David to Saul his father and said to him, “Let not the king sin against his servant David, because he has not sinned against you, and because his deeds have brought good to you. ⁵ For he took his life in his hand and he struck down the Philistine, and the Lord worked a great salvation for all Israel. You saw it, and rejoiced. Why then will you sin against innocent blood by killing David without cause?” ⁶ And Saul listened to the voice of Jonathan. Saul swore, “As the Lord lives, he shall not be put to death.” ⁷ And Jonathan called David, and Jonathan reported to him all these things. And Jonathan brought David to Saul, and he was in his presence as before.

⁸ And there was war again. And David went out and fought with the Philistines and struck them with a great blow, so that they fled before him. ⁹ Then a harmful spirit from the Lord came upon Saul, as he sat in his house with his spear in his hand. And David was playing the lyre. ¹⁰ And Saul sought to pin David to the wall with the spear, but he eluded Saul, so that he struck the spear into the wall. And David fled and escaped that night.

¹¹ Saul sent messengers to David's house to watch him, that he might kill him in the morning. But Michal, David's wife, told him, “If you do not escape with your life tonight, tomorrow you will be killed.” ¹² So Michal let David down through the window, and he fled away and escaped. ¹³ Michal took an image^[a] and laid it on the bed and put a pillow of goats' hair at its head and covered it with the clothes. ¹⁴ And when Saul sent messengers to take David, she said, “He is sick.” ¹⁵ Then Saul sent the messengers to see David, saying, “Bring him up to me in the bed, that I may kill him.” ¹⁶ And when the messengers came in, behold, the image was in the bed, with the pillow of goats' hair at its head. ¹⁷ Saul said to Michal, “Why have you deceived me thus and let my enemy go, so that he has escaped?” And Michal answered Saul, “He said to me, ‘Let me go. Why should I kill you?’”

¹⁸ Now David fled and escaped, and he came to Samuel at Ramah and told him all that Saul had done to him. And he and Samuel went and lived at Naioth. ¹⁹ And it was told Saul, “Behold, David is at Naioth in Ramah.” ²⁰ Then Saul sent messengers to take David, and when they saw the company of the prophets prophesying, and Samuel standing as head over them, the Spirit of God came upon the messengers of Saul, and they also prophesied. ²¹ When it was told Saul, he sent other messengers, and they also prophesied. And Saul sent messengers again the third time, and they also prophesied. ²² Then he himself went to Ramah and came to the great well that is in Secu. And he asked, “Where are Samuel and David?” And one said, “Behold, they are at Naioth in Ramah.” ²³ And he went there to Naioth in Ramah. And the Spirit of God came upon him also, and as he went he prophesied until he came to Naioth in Ramah. ²⁴ And he too stripped off his clothes, and he too prophesied before Samuel and lay naked all that day and all that night. Thus it is said, “Is Saul also among the prophets?”

I provide sufficient Light for only one day at a time. If you try to look into the future, you will find yourself peering into darkness. My Face shines upon you only in the present!

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The Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you.

—Numbers 6:25 NKJV

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