DATE POSTED
Monday, August 3, 2026, and I was blessed to be at Mariposa Apartment Homes, San Marcos, TX when God inspired me to prepare this devotional. My Footnote will tell you how to find and read any and all episodes that I have shared over the years.

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
I would love for you to read today’s Scripture in your own personal Bible!

² God promised this Good News long ago through His prophets in the holy Scriptures. ³ The Good News is about His Son. In His earthly life He was born into King David’s family line, ⁴ and He was shown to be the Son of God when He was raised from the dead by the power of the Holy Spirit. He is Jesus Christ our Lord.

APPLICATION – as inspired by the Holy Spirit
I hope you’ve taken a moment to read the verses referenced above, as they’ll help you better grasp the context of this devotional.

In yesterday’s devotional we ended with Paul’s declaration that he had been called by God to proclaim the Good News. In today’s verses, Paul begins to explain exactly what that Good News is.

We live in a society that expects everything instantly. Meals are prepared in minutes, information arrives in seconds, and travel that once took months now takes only hours. Yet God often works differently. Although He has the power to accomplish anything immediately, He chose to reveal His plan little by little throughout history so that when Jesus came, people could recognize Him as the promised Messiah.

Paul reminds us that the Good News is all about God’s Son. Jesus was born into the family line of King David, fulfilling God’s promises to Israel. Then, through His resurrection from the dead by the power of the Holy Spirit, God declared for all to see that Jesus truly is the Son of God. The resurrection is God’s unmistakable testimony that every promise Jesus made is true and that He alone is Lord and Savior.

This is why the whole Bible is so important. Recently, in our study of Genesis 25, we saw how God’s promises continued through Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—the very family line through which the Messiah would eventually come. What begins in Genesis finds its fulfillment in Jesus Christ. The Old Testament points forward to the Savior; the New Testament reveals that He has come. The Bible is one continuous story of God’s redeeming love.

Since we have received this Good News, we also share the privilege and responsibility of making it known. Jesus commanded His followers in Matthew 28:19 to “go and make disciples of all the nations.” This command was not given only to pastors or missionaries. Every believer has been entrusted with the wonderful privilege of pointing others to Christ. Whether at work, at home, in our neighborhood, or wherever God places us, He desires that we faithfully share the hope we have found in Jesus.

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TODAY’S CHALLENGE

The Good News isn’t just ours to enjoy – it’s ours to share. Romans 1:2-4 reminds us that God’s plan of salvation has been unfolding since the beginning. Read today’s devotional again and ask yourself: Who has God placed in my life that needs to hear about Jesus? If we knew a natural disaster was headed straight for our town, we would act immediately to warn those in danger. Yet how often do we remain silent when eternal souls are at stake? May God forgive us when we take our calling lightly, and may He give us the courage and love needed to share the Savior with a world in desperate need of His grace.

PRAYER
Heavenly Father, Thank You for Your incredible plan of salvation, written long ago and fulfilled through Your Son, Jesus Christ. We marvel at Your faithfulness across generations and praise You for the power of the resurrection. Lord, forgive us for the times we have stayed silent or taken our mission for granted. Open our eyes to the people around us today—in our homes, workplaces, and daily routines. Give us compassionate hearts, bold spirits, and the right words to share Your Good News. In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.

FOOTNOTE
If you have been challenged to make a decision today after reading this devotional, please take advantage of the information provided on my page ‘To Know Jesus’. Alternatively, consider speaking with a local Bible Teaching Pastor, or contact me at NuggetsFromGodsWord@outlook.com. I pray that one of God’s servants will pray with you and offer help and encouragement as you begin, or continue, your walk with Jesus. If you would like to read more of my devotionals, please visit NuggetsFromGodsWord.org, or if you choose, subscribe to receive a daily email containing each new devotional, as you will also find that option on this page. Friends, I encourage you to find a Bible teaching church home near your residence and attend as frequently as possible. Get to know God and allow His people to encourage and strengthen you in your Christian walk while you invite God to work through you to bless them. God is at work among His people! Please consider being a part of that while also growing in your faith as you worship with fellow believers!