June 12

Psalm 40 opens with a powerful testimony of God’s faithfulness:

“I waited patiently for the Lord; He turned to me and heard my cry.” (Psalm 40:1)

“He lifted me out of the slimy pit… He set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand.” (v. 2)

This psalm beautifully describes the rhythm of the believer’s life: waiting, trusting, and praising. David remembers that God is not distant from our struggles—He hears, He lifts, He sets, and He secures.

This kind of trust is at the heart of Proverbs 19–21, where wisdom is rooted in patient obedience. These chapters remind us that righteousness, humility, and integrity matter more than worldly success.

“Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” (Proverbs 19:21)

“The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory rests with the Lord.” (Proverbs 21:31)

We make plans, work hard, and pursue goals—but ultimate success belongs to the Lord. Real wisdom is marked not just by knowledge, but by a heart that fears God, pursues justice, and walks humbly.

In Romans 16, Paul ends his great theological letter not with lofty doctrine, but with personal greetings. He names over two dozen people, most of whom are otherwise unknown in Scripture. What a reminder: the gospel spreads not only through apostles and preachers, but through everyday believers—faithful friends, hospitable hosts, hard workers, and quiet servants.

Faithfulness in the ordinary is not forgotten by God. Whether you are waiting in a “slimy pit” or serving behind the scenes like Phoebe, Priscilla, or Andronicus, your life matters in God’s story.

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