Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day.

Today’s shout-out goes to Bob & Shannon Maxiner from Lake Elmo, MN. Thank you for partnering with us through Project23. Your support reminds us that Jesus is always more than enough. This one’s for you.

Our text today is Mark 6:35-44:

And when it grew late, his disciples came to him and said, “This is a desolate place, and the hour is now late. Send them away to go into the surrounding countryside and villages and buy themselves something to eat.” But he answered them, “You give them something to eat.” And they said to him, “Shall we go and buy two hundred denarii worth of bread and give it to them to eat?” And he said to them, “How many loaves do you have? Go and see.” And when they had found out, they said, “Five, and two fish.” Then he commanded them all to sit down in groups on the green grass. So they sat down in groups, by hundreds and by fifties. And taking the five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven and said a blessing and broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples to set before the people. And he divided the two fish among them all. And they all ate and were satisfied. And they took up twelve baskets full of broken pieces and of the fish. And those who ate the loaves were five thousand men. — Mark 6:35-44

The sun was setting. The crowd was huge. And the disciples were doing the math. After a few quick calculations, they concluded that there was not enough. Enough time. Enough money. Enough food.

It’s a rational thought about the necessary rations. Five thousand men, not counting women and children. In a remote location.

But Jesus challenges their rational logic with a divine line:

“You give them something to eat.”

And their scarcity mentality kicks in.

“Are we supposed to spend two hundred denarii on bread?”
“We only have five loaves and two fish.”

The disciples only perceived natural impossibilities.
Jesus perceived spiritual possibilities.

Scarcity sees lack—but faith sees the Lord.

Jesus tells them to organize the crowd. He blesses the bread. He breaks the fish. What wasn’t enough in their hands becomes more than enough in his.

“And they all ate and were satisfied.”

Every need was met. No one went hungry. It cost nothing. They traveled nowhere. And there were twelve baskets of leftovers. This is what happens when we surrender scarcity to the Savior. Too many believers live day-by-day with a scarcity mentality.

Not enough time.
Not enough talent.
Not enough experience.
Not enough influence.
Not enough faith.

And so we play it safe. We hold back. We tell Jesus to “send them/it away.” However, Jesus never operates from a place of scarcity or lack. He’s not concerned about how much you have—he's asking if you’ll have faith, bring what you have, and give it to him. Because what feels insufficient to us becomes sufficient in Jesus's hands.

So stop living with a scarcity mentality. Live by faith. Bring what you have. Let Jesus multiply and make it more than enough.

ASK THIS:

1. Why do you think the disciples focused on what they didn’t have?
2. What does this story teach us about God's provision?
3. Where are you tempted to say, “It’s not enough”?
4. What would it look like to trust Jesus with that area today?

DO THIS:

Identify one area where you’ve been operating from a scarcity mindset. Write it down, bring it to Jesus in prayer, and trust Him to do more than you can see.

PRAY THIS:

Jesus, I confess I’ve been focused on what I lack. Today I choose to bring what I have to you. Help me trust that your hands are better than mine. Amen.

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"More Than Able" by Elevation Worship

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day.

Today’s shout-out goes to Terry White from Dodge City, KS. Thank you for partnering with us through Project23. You’re helping others find rest in Christ and strength in His Word. This one’s for you.

Our text today is Mark 6:30-34:

The apostles returned to Jesus and told him all that they had done and taught. And he said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a desolate place and rest a while.” For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat. And they went away in the boat to a desolate place by themselves. Now many saw them going and recognized them, and they ran there on foot from all the towns and got there ahead of them. When he went ashore he saw a great crowd, and he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. And he began to teach them many things. — Mark 6:30-34

The disciples return from their first mission trip—tired, drained, and hungry. They’ve been pouring themselves out in ministry. And Jesus sees it.

“Come away by yourselves… and rest a while.”

This is the heart of Jesus. He doesn’t just care about the mission—he realizes they are the mission. He invites them to recover, to respire, to rest.

But before they get to their quiet place, the crowd shows up. Not a few people—thousands. Uninvited. Unexpected. Undeterred.

And Jesus? He sees the crowd. He knows what it’ll cost. But he doesn’t send them away. Looking past the obligation, he sees who they are: "sheep without a shepherd." Therefore, he teaches them. He puts down his plan and picks up their burden.

Because with Jesus, compassion always overrides convenience.

Recognize that Jesus and the disciples were tired. But compassion made space for the crowd.

That’s not soft leadership—it’s spiritual maturity. And it’s the kind of heart Jesus is forming in us.

Let’s be honest—most of us guard our convenience with everything we’ve got. We guard our calendars, our boundaries, our margin, and our entertainment. But sometimes the Spirit brings the “crowd” to the shore of your day. And the question is—will you see them as a problem or a person? Will you protect your comfort, or extend compassion?

Compassion will cost you something. It always does. But it’s how we love like Jesus. It’s how we lead like Jesus. It’s how we point people to Jesus.

So today—who’s the crowd in front of you? Stop seeing your colleagues, children, and spouse as an inconvenience. See them as an opportunity to soften your heart and have a heart of compassion like Jesus.

ASK THIS:

1. Why do you think Jesus invited the disciples to rest but still made room for the crowd?
2. How did He balance compassion with leadership?
3. Where are you tempted to protect convenience over showing compassion?
4. What would it look like to allow compassion to override your plans this week?

DO THIS:

Think of one time recently when convenience won over compassion. Ask Jesus for the grace to make space—and love like He does next time.

PRAY THIS:

Jesus, give me your eyes to see people—especially when it’s inconvenient. Teach me to love like you, even when I’m tired, interrupted, or busy. Amen.

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"God of Justice" by Tim Hughes.

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day.

Today’s shout-out goes to Darrin Baker from Manhattan, KS. Thank you for partnering with us through Project23. Your faith and generosity are helping send the Word to those who need it most. This one’s for you.

Our text today is Mark 6:7-13:

And he called the twelve and began to send them out two by two, and gave them authority over the unclean spirits. He charged them to take nothing for their journey except a staff—no bread, no bag, no money in their belts— but to wear sandals and not put on two tunics. And he said to them, “Whenever you enter a house, stay there until you depart from there. And if any place will not receive you and they will not listen to you, when you leave, shake off the dust that is on your feet as a testimony against them.” So they went out and proclaimed that people should repent. And they cast out many demons and anointed with oil many who were sick and healed them. — Mark 6:7-13

Jesus had just been rejected in his hometown. He could have pulled back from his mission due to this shame and embarrassment. He could have tightened the circle. Instead, he does the opposite. He expands it.

He calls the Twelve and sends them out two by two. He gives them mission and authority but tells them to bring almost nothing with them.

“Take no bread. No bag. No money.”

No food. No clothes. No cash. That's not a preparation. That's complete trust. There are no extra supplies. There's no backup plan.
This is just straight-up trust in Jesus.

That’s not how most of us operate. We want a safety net. We want to know the whole strategy. We want a sustainable five-year plan. But Jesus gives them something different. Something better:

His mission. His message. His authority. His power. His presence.

They weren’t sent because they were ready. They were ready because they were sent.

Because when Jesus sends, he sustains.

That’s the point of the moment. Jesus is not trying to deprive them—but trying to teach them dependence. He does not want them to depend on themselves but him. He is not going to make them influencers but use them for his influence and show even them that he is all the influence the world will ever need.

And the result?

They go. They preach repentance. They cast out demons. They anoint. They heal.

Ordinary men do extraordinary things because they trust the one who sent them.

The mission hasn’t changed. Jesus still sends. And when He sends, He still sustains. This means you don’t have to feel fully equipped to be effective. You just have to be willing to go and trust that Jesus will provide what you need along the way.

ASK THIS:

1. Why did Jesus tell the disciples not to take extra provisions?
2. How does dependence shape our faith?
3. Where might Jesus be sending you right now?
4. What’s one thing you need to trust Him to sustain in that area?

DO THIS:

Write down one area in your life where Jesus may be sending you—into a conversation, a relationship, a role, a moment. Step into it, trusting that where He sends, He sustains.

PRAY THIS:

Jesus, I often feel unprepared—but I know you are faithful. Help me take the next step with confidence, believing you will provide all I need. Amen.

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Same God.

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day.

Today’s shout-out goes to Marvin Steele from Garland, TX. Thank you for partnering with us through Project23. Your support helps people have faith in Jesus. This one’s for you.

Our text today is Mark 6:1-6:

He went away from there and came to his hometown, and his disciples followed him. And on the Sabbath he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were astonished, saying, “Where did this man get these things? What is the wisdom given to him? How are such mighty works done by his hands? Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary and brother of James and Joses and Judas and Simon? And are not his sisters here with us?” And they took offense at him. And Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor, except in his hometown and among his relatives and in his own household.” And he could do no mighty work there, except that he laid his hands on a few sick people and healed them. And he marveled because of their unbelief.

And he went about among the villages teaching. — Mark 6:1-6

Jesus returns to his hometown, Nazareth. This is where Jesus grew up, where he learned the trade of a carpenter, and where people watched him grow from a baby to a boy into a man.

And now he's back. But not as a carpenter. But as a Lord. He’s teaching with wisdom. He’s performing mighty works. He’s stepping fully into His divine calling.

And what’s the response? Listen to the skepticism:

“Isn’t this Mary’s son? The carpenter? The kid we used to know?”

They’re amazed—but not expectantly and excitedly. They simply can’t reconcile who Jesus is with who they remember he was.

Familiarity breeds unbelief.

They couldn’t see the Messiah standing before them—because how they remembered him and formerly knew him for so many years.

And because of that, Mark proclaims something staggering:

“He could do no mighty work there… and he marveled because of their unbelief.”

Let that sink in: Unbelief shut the door on what Jesus wanted to do.

Not because he lacked power—but because the people lacked faith.

Jesus doesn’t force his way upon us, and he doesn’t perform signs to show off to his skeptics. He responds to faith, not familiarity.

And the warning of this scripture is simple. You can grow up around Jesus. You can hear his teaching every Sunday.
You can know the stories, quote the verses, sing the songs—and still not have faith in him.

Familiarity is not faith.
Proximity is not surrender.

Faith is seeing Jesus for who he truly is—and responding with awe, trust, and obedience.

So today, the question isn’t: “Are you familiar with Jesus?”
The question is: “Do you have faith in Jesus?”

#FaithOverFamiliarity, #PowerOfUnbelief, #JesusInNazareth

ASK THIS:

1. Are you truly seeing Jesus for who he is, or just as someone you've always known?
2. How can familiarity with Jesus sometimes hinder your faith in Him?
3. In what areas of your life do you need to move from knowledge of Jesus to faith in Him?
4. What does it mean for you to respond with awe, trust, and obedience to Jesus?

DO THIS:

Take a moment to reflect on the areas of your life where familiarity with Jesus has replaced faith and trust. Ask God to reveal new aspects of His character to you today.

PRAY THIS:

Jesus, I don’t want to merely know about You, I want to truly know You and trust You. Help me see You clearly and respond with faith, awe, and obedience today. Amen.

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King of Kings.

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day.

And today’s shout-out goes to Bob Smotherman from Temperance, MI. Bob, thank you for partnering with us through Project23. Your support helps rewrite endings for so many. This one’s for you.

Our text today is Mark 5:35-43:

While he was still speaking, there came from the ruler's house some who said, “Your daughter is dead. Why trouble the Teacher any further?” But overhearing what they said, Jesus said to the ruler of the synagogue, “Do not fear, only believe.” And he allowed no one to follow him except Peter and James and John the brother of James. They came to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and Jesus saw a commotion, people weeping and wailing loudly. And when he had entered, he said to them, “Why are you making a commotion and weeping? The child is not dead but sleeping.” And they laughed at him. But he put them all outside and took the child's father and mother and those who were with him and went in where the child was. Taking her by the hand he said to her, “Talitha cumi,” which means, “Little girl, I say to you, arise.” And immediately the girl got up and began walking (for she was twelve years of age), and they were immediately overcome with amazement. And he strictly charged them that no one should know this, and told them to give her something to eat. — Mark 5:35-43

The crowd was still processing the healing of the woman. But before Jairus could take another step, his worst fear arrived:

“Your daughter is dead. Why trouble the Teacher any further?”

It was over. Too late. Or so they thought. But Jesus hears the report and immediately speaks to Jairus:

“Do not fear. Only believe.”

That one sentence reframes everything. Jesus doesn’t explain. He simply calls Jairus to trust—beyond the news, beyond the evidence, beyond the grief, beyond the noise.

They arrive at the house, and the wailing has already begun. People mourning. People mocking.

Jesus says, “She’s not dead but sleeping,” and they laugh. But their laughter doesn’t stop him. He clears the room. He takes her hand. And He speaks the words only Jesus could say:

“Talitha cumi.”

And she does.

This is who Jesus is. He speaks life where others have accepted death. He walks into impossible rooms and rewrites the ending. He turns mourning into miracles.

If you're holding onto grief, fear, or finality today. Remember, Jesus can rewrite the ending of any story. Hear his words again:

“Do not fear. Only believe.”

#OnlyBelieve, #JesusHeals, #MarkFive

ASK THIS:

1. What fear are you facing that Jesus wants to replace with faith?
2. How do you respond when others mock your hope in Jesus?
3. What areas of your life feel like they’re beyond saving?
4. How might Jesus be rewriting a story you’ve already given up on?

DO THIS:

Speak aloud the words of Jesus today—“Do not fear. Only believe”—and let them confront one specific fear you're facing.

PRAY THIS:

Jesus, when fear and doubt try to take over, help me hear Your voice above the noise. I choose to believe—even when others laugh, even when it seems too late. Amen.

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Graves Into Gardens.

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day.

And today’s shout-out goes to Kevin Ontiveros from Sylmar, CA. Kevin, thank you for standing with us through Project23. Your support helps deliver healing to people. This one’s for you.

Our text today is Mark 5:30-34:

And Jesus, perceiving in himself that power had gone out from him, immediately turned about in the crowd and said, “Who touched my garments?” And his disciples said to him, “You see the crowd pressing around you, and yet you say, ‘Who touched me?’” And he looked around to see who had done it. But the woman, knowing what had happened to her, came in fear and trembling and fell down before him and told him the whole truth. And he said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace, and be healed of your disease.” — Mark 5:30-34

This woman thought she could slip away unnoticed by Jesus. She had reached for healing, and it worked. The bleeding stopped. Her body felt whole. But Jesus wasn’t finished.

“Who touched my garments?”

It’s a strange question in the middle of a crowd. People were pressing in from all sides. But Jesus knew. He felt power leave him—and he wanted to know who received it.

Not because he didn’t know. But because he wanted her to know she wasn’t invisible. She comes forward, trembling. She tells the truth. And Jesus doesn’t scold her. He doesn’t shame her. He gives her a name:

“Daughter!” Not “woman with the issue of blood.” Not “unclean.” Not “interruption.” Daughter.

That’s what Jesus does. He doesn’t just heal the body—he restores the soul. He gives a new name, a new identity, a new peace.

You may come to Jesus because of some issue—but he will always give you more than you came for.

If you’ve ever felt unseen, unnoticed, or unworthy—hear this: Jesus sees you. Jesus knows you. And Jesus calls you daughter... son... his. And if you come to him, he will give you a new life, which is always more than expected.

Are you ready to come?

And if you’re ready to come—come all the way.

Don’t just reach for a quick fix or temporary relief.
Come for the deeper healing only Jesus offers.

Jesus, I come to you today. Heal me. Restore me. Make me whole, amen.

#FaithRestores, #JesusSeesYou, #HealingInChrist

ASK THIS:

1. What does Jesus' question “Who touched me?” reveal about his character?
2. Why do you think Jesus called her "Daughter"?
3. Have you ever tried to receive from God without being seen?
4. What healing do you need that only Jesus can provide?

DO THIS:

Today, tell Jesus the whole truth—come to him vulnerably, not just for healing, but for identity and peace.

PRAY THIS:

Jesus, thank you for seeing me when I feel unseen. I come to you for healing, restoration, and the new name only you can give. Amen.

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You Say.

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day.

And today’s shout-out goes to Jay T Patterson from Verona, MO. Jay, thank you for standing with us through Project23. Your support helps deliver healing to people. This one’s for you.

Our text today is Mark 5:25-29:

And a great crowd followed him and thronged about him. And there was a woman who had had a discharge of blood for twelve years, and who had suffered much under many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was no better but rather grew worse. She had heard the reports about Jesus and came up behind him in the crowd and touched his garment. For she said, “If I touch even his garments, I will be made well.” And immediately the flow of blood dried up, and she felt in her body that she was healed of her disease. — Mark 5:25-29

As Jesus walks with Jairus toward a dying daughter, another story unfolds in the crowd. A woman. Unnamed. Unnoticed. Twelve years of bleeding. Twelve years of suffering. Twelve years of disappointment. Twelve years of uncleanliness.

She’s spent everything she had—physically, financially, emotionally—and she’s only gotten worse.

By every account, she should have stayed home. She was considered physically and spiritually unclean. She wasn’t supposed to be there. But faith doesn’t wait for permission. She pushes through the crowd. Quietly. Carefully. She doesn’t shout. She doesn’t stop Jesus. She reaches out, thinking:

“If I touch even his garments, I will be made well.”

And in that moment—she is. The bleeding stops. The suffering ends. The healing begins. That’s the power of quiet faith.

It’s not always loud or public. It doesn’t always make headlines or draw attention. But it moves. It reaches. It touches Jesus.

And Jesus responds.

Sometimes, all you’ve got left—is a reach. But if you reach for the right One, that’s all you’ll ever need. What if the issue you’re facing isn’t about trying harder. But finally, reaching for Jesus?

#FaithThatHeals, #TouchOfJesus, #Mark52529

ASK THIS:

1. What have you been suffering with in silence?
2. How have you reached for Jesus in your pain?
3. What keeps you from pushing through the crowd today?
4. Do you believe Jesus can respond to quiet faith?

DO THIS:

Push past the fear or shame today—pray boldly and reach out to Jesus with that one issue you’ve been hiding.

PRAY THIS:

Jesus, I come quietly but boldly, reaching for You with the pain I’ve carried far too long. Heal what doctors and efforts cannot—touch my life with Your power. Amen.

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“He Knows My Name” by Tasha Cobbs Leonard.