MARK 4:24-25 (2026)

MARK 4:24-25

24 And he also said to them, 

“Pay attention to what you hear. 

In the measure you give, so shall you receive, 

and still more will be given to you. 

25 For to the one who produces something, 

more will be given; 

and from him who does not produce anything, 

even what he has will be taken away from him.”

---- my own,

Listen to what I say to you today. I give you opportunities day after day to grow in holiness and perfection. I also give you grace to do all I ask you, so you do not have to rely on your strength, which is no strength at all. Left to yourself, you will always choose to be selfish and wilful. You will blow hot and cold, you will do good when you feel like it, and you will be selfish if it costs too much to respond to the needs of others. You are created for a life of good deeds and to be attuned to the cries of those who depend on you. If you ignore them, then you will be held accountable. The more you give yourself to others, the more you empty yourself and are open to the needs of your brothers and sisters, the more you will grow in holiness and perfection, and the greater will be the freedom with which the Holy Spirit can direct your will and your way in the manner in which you should live. The more you give, the more you will receive. The more you empty yourself of all that is unworthy of a daughter of the Most High, the more you will be filled with the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Remember that all you receive depends on what you give and how much. You want to know the true measure of love, look at the Cross, and you will know that true love has no measure. The Law of Love is to give wholly, completely, without counting the cost, and the reward for such love is eternal life and joy in the Presence of Eternal Love.

ESTHER 15:9-14, 5:3 (2026)

ESTHER 15:9-14, 5:3

9 “What is it, Esther?” he said. “I am your brother. Take heart. 10 You will not die, because our decree applies only to ordinary people. 11 Come, speak to me.” 12 He raised the golden scepter, touched her neck with it, then embraced her saying, “Speak to me.” 13 Esther spoke: “My lord, I saw you like an angel of God, and I trembled with fear before your majesty. 14 For you are admirable, my Lord, and your appearance is awesome although you are full of kindness.”

3 The king asked, “What is it, queen Esther? Tell me what you wish. Even if it is half of my kingdom, I will give it to you.”

---- my own,

Do not be afraid. Are you not espoused to Me? Am I not the Bridegroom of your soul? Do not fear to approach Me, for I have called you by your name. I know You, your name is carved on the palms of My hands. It was carved by the nails that pinned Me to the Cross for love of you. For you and for your salvation, I emptied Myself and poured My life into you. So once again I say to you, Do not tremble with fear even though your sins are like scarlet. Even though your sins are many, there can never be greater than My love for you.

Come to Me. Approach My throne of mercy with confidence. I AM here, I am waiting for you. I AM longing for you to tell Me everything that troubles you with childlike simplicity and confidence, certain that I will give you all that your heart longs for and so much more. es I AM God, yes, I AM the Son of the Living God, yes, I AM the ruler of the world, the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords, but I AM also the suffering Servant who filled a basin with water and washed the feet of My disciples. And you, too, I number among My followers. Come to Me, tell Me all. My ear is pressed to your lips. I give you My Breath so you may be filled with the life of My Spirit. All I have is gladly share with you. I have made you co-heir with Me to the Kingdom of My Father, so come boldly, speak confidently. for you have the ear of your King and God, who am the yes and the Amen of God, My Father and your Father as well.