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Key Gospel Themes for 2026
- Peace in the Midst of the Storm: God offers a deep, lasting peace beyond worldly anxieties, a refuge found in His presence, even as global challenges arise.
- Breaking Barriers & Open Doors: A year for divine intervention, where God opens opportunities and shifts systems, but believers must walk in faith to receive them.
- Discernment & Authentic Fruit: With much noise (including AI), focus on Jesus’s true character and the “fruit” (actions, relationships, discipleship) as the real measure of faith, not just words.
- Walking with Jesus & Kingdom Living: The official theme that highlights a personal journey with Christ, applicable broadly as a call to discipleship and service.
- Overcoming Offense: A strong warning against becoming easily offended; remaining unoffendable is crucial to avoid being swayed by deception and to serve God’s true purposes.
- New Beginnings & Completing the Work: A reminder that God’s grace provides fresh starts, and He will complete the good work He started in believers, urging perseverance.
- Voice & Dominion: Believers are called to use their God-given voice to break cycles of fear and delay, exercising spiritual authority to see God’s will manifest.
Sample Verses & Applications for 2026
• Jeremiah 29:11: Trust God’s hopeful plans for your future, not striving to control everything.
• Matthew 6:33: Make seeking God’s Kingdom your top priority for life to fall into place.
• Philippians 4:6-7: Combat anxiety with prayer, thanksgiving, and trust in God’s peace.
Breaking Barriers & Open Doors
The church at Philadelphia was one of seven churches addressed in Revelation 2—3. The others are the churches at Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, and Laodicea. Of the seven only Smyrna and Philadelphia are not rebuked for any shortcomings. Philadelphia is commended most strongly, and Jesus says to the church at Philadelphia, “Behold, I have set before you an open door, which no one is able to shut” (Revelation 3:8, ESV).
The opening to Philadelphia’s letter includes an identification of the Author as holy, true, and having the key of David. He is the One who opens and closes when no one else has that authority (Revelation 3:7). This reference is an affirmation of the Messiah’s identity, first spoken of in Isaiah 22:22, and initially referencing the authority of Eliakim son of Hilkiah, who temporarily had that power. The Messiah would possess the authority permanently. The Messiah says to the church of Philadelphia that He knows their deeds, and He has put before them an open door that no one can shut. Jesus explains why He opens that door: they had a little power, they had kept His word, and they had not denied His name. There is no explanation in the context regarding what door Jesus referenced. But there is biblical precedent for understanding what that open door referred to.
In the Hebrew Scriptures, we find Yahweh granting the authority to open doors (for example, in Isaiah 22:22 to Eliakim and in Isaiah 45:1 to Cyrus). By introducing Himself as the One who opens doors in Revelation 3:7, Jesus affirms His authority. He has the authority to provide the church of Philadelphia the opportunities He desires them to have. The specific door may be a chance for unbelievers in Philadelphia to come to the church and acknowledge that God has loved the believers in Philadelphia (Revelation 3:9). Jesus also references keeping the Philadelphians from the coming hour of testing that was coming to the whole world (Revelation 3:10). Each of these statements presents interpretive challenges, but, in any case, it is evident that the Philadelphian believers’ faithfulness resulted in their receiving some special opportunities given from the One who had the authority to bestow those privileges.
In the New Testament, God provided open doors, as well. In Acts 14:27 the churches gather at Antioch to celebrate God’s opened door of faith for the Gentiles. If the Revelation 3:8 context is related to the Antiochene reference, then perhaps the open door granted was for the proclaiming of the Word of God in Philadelphia.
While we cannot say dogmatically what it means when Jesus says, “I have set before you and open door” to the church at Philadelphia, we can have confidence that the One making the statement has the authority to make it, and that it is likely that the believers in Philadelphia understood the open door before them.
The obvious implication for the believers at Philadelphia was to make the most of the opportunity that open door would provide, and we today ought also to be alert to the stewardship and opportunities that God provides us. We should not waste the open doors that Jesus has opened. We should appreciate that they have come from the One who has authority to provide those opportunities. Because the Lord has provided them, they are important. Let’s make the most of them!
Bible Verse and Prayer for Today
Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God…
—John 1:12
Isn’t it incredible that we are called children of God!? But that is precisely who we are (1 John 3:1-3): God’s children! Our Father created the universe with its billions and billions of stars and planets. Our Father paints a new sunset every evening and chases away the darkness every single morning. Our Father not only loves us; he also claims us as his own and will bring us to his eternal home. Why? Because we heard God’s message to us in Jesus. Because we received God’s grace offered to us in his Son. Because we trust that God’s grace is received and made real to us through our faith in Jesus. Incredible! Glorious! Grace! Adoption!
Prayer
Abba Father, thank you for claiming me as one of your children because of your grace and through my faith in Christ Jesus. I praise and thank you in his name. Amen and Amen
Bible Teaching of the Day
A foothold is a secure, strategic position from which one can advance. In World War II, Allied forces invaded Normandy, France, and established a beachhead—a foothold—behind enemy lines. That foothold allowed the Allies to create a base of operations and proved to be the springboard to victory in Europe. Absent this foothold in Normandy, the Allied forces were at a distinct disadvantage, and victory would have been much more difficult to realize. The Bible speaks of footholds in spiritual terms.
Troubled Times
In his distress, the psalmist cried out to God for salvation. His situation was dire: “I sink in the miry depths, where there is no foothold. I have come into the deep waters; the floods engulf me” (Psalm 69:2). The psalmist felt as if he could not find any firm ground on which to stand, and he was in danger of being swept away by overwhelming trouble. He needed divine intervention, and fast.
Spiritual Warfare
At the moment of conversion, Christians are enlisted in a spiritual army and involved in a spiritual war as they immediately become an enemy of Satan (see Ephesians 6:10–12). The military symbolism utilized by Paul to describe our spiritual armor includes footwear: we are to have our “feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace” (verse 15). We must be sure our feet do not slip. It’s important that we maintain the foothold we have and not lose ground.
In giving instructions about how to live the Christian life, Paul warned against giving the devil a foothold: “Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold” (Ephesians 4:26–27). Satan is looking to establish a strategic position in the life of a believer. It may be through something as simple as holding on to anger. Grudges, bitterness, and the like give Satan a foothold in our lives, and he will have an easier time attacking us in other areas.
Once Satan establishes a foothold, he always looks to make further advances. He will continue to spread his lies and multiply temptations; ultimately, his foothold may become a stronghold. However, through the grace of God, the Christian has spiritual armor, and through the power of God, he or she can resist the devil (see James 4:7).
Fighting Back
Second Corinthians 10:4 states, “The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.”
Fighting back against Satan begins with submitting to God (James 4:7) and requires drawing near to God (James 4:8). It involves using God’s Word, the sword of the Spirit (Ephesians 6:17), and praying “in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests” (Ephesians 6:18). It is when the Christian gives God everything and refuses to give Satan an inch that he finds safety and security.
Conclusion
Satan will try to defeat the Christian by first attempting to establish a foothold in his or her life. Continued sin and unrepentance can open the door to Satan and allow him a foothold. That can be prevented as we rely on God and keep the right priorities: “No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please his commanding officer” (2 Timothy 2:4). Jesus is our commander. He not only solved our sin problem, but He also gives us power through the Holy Spirit (2 Timothy 1:7).
Today’s Devotional
The book of Malachi often serves as ammunition in the tithing debate, particularly Malachi 3:10: “Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. And thereby put me to the test, says the Lord of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you a blessing until there is no more need” (ESV).
Prosperity gospel preachers and advocates of compulsory tithing often cite Malachi 3:10 as a proof text, highlighting God’s command to “test” Him and the promise that He will “open the windows of heaven.” But a proper understanding of the verse involves taking the verse in the context of the law given to Israel under the Old Covenant. Before they entered the Promised Land, God gave the children of Israel the promise of future blessing, conditioned upon their obedience: “If you faithfully obey the commands I am giving you today—to love the Lord your God and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul—then I will send rain on your land in its season, both autumn and spring rains, so that you may gather in your grain, new wine and olive oil. I will provide grass in the fields for your cattle, and you will eat and be satisfied” (Deuteronomy 11:13–15). Tithing, or giving 10 percent of their income, was part of the law the Israelites were to obey.
The promise found in Malachi 3:10 also harkens back to Deuteronomy 28, where God outlined the blessings and curses of the covenant made through Moses. The chapter begins with the condition, “If you fully obey the Lord your God and carefully follow all his commands” (Deuteronomy 28:1). Among the blessings listed is this: “The Lord will open the heavens, the storehouse of his bounty, to send rain on your land in season and to bless all the work of your hands” (Deuteronomy 28:12). It is against this backdrop that God made the promise in Malachi 3:10.
To open the windows of heaven is to send blessings. The blessings could take the form of rainfall—references to the “windows of heaven” in the story of the flood were related to rain (Genesis 7:11; 8:2). Such a blessing would counteract the effects of drought and famine. But the more general idea is that opening the windows of heaven allowed God to “rain down” blessings of all sorts. The “doors” of heaven provided manna in Psalm 78:23. The “windows” of heaven resulted in the lifting of a siege in Samaria and life for the residents of that city (2 Kings 7:1–2, 19). In Malachi’s day, there was likely a shortage of food in Israel. Physically, this was caused by a combination of drought, blight, and pests. We surmise this condition because of the verses that immediately follow God’s promise to open the windows of heaven: “‘I will prevent pests from devouring your crops, and the vines in your fields will not drop their fruit before it is ripe,’ says the Lord Almighty. ‘Then all the nations will call you blessed, for yours will be a delightful land,’ says the Lord Almighty” (Malachi 3:11–12). Spiritually, as the prophet points out, the lack of food was caused by the people’s disobedience regarding the Lord’s tithe. To those who doubted that blessing would follow obedience, God says, “Test me in this” (Malachi 3:10).
Centuries earlier, under King Hezekiah, the people “generously gave the firstfruits of their grain, new wine, olive oil and honey and all that the fields produced” (2 Chronicles 31:5) and “faithfully brought in the contributions, tithes and dedicated gifts” (verse 12). The offerings were so numerous that they overflowed the temple storehouses and had to be piled in heaps (verse 6). When the king inquired about the heaped-up gifts, Azariah the chief priest said, “Since the people began to bring their contributions to the temple of the Lord, we have had enough to eat and plenty to spare, because the Lord has blessed his people, and this great amount is left over” (verse 10). In other words, the people honored the Lord in their giving, and the Lord blessed them in return.
Does God still “open the windows of heaven” for His children today? Yes, we do experience showers of blessing in many ways. But it’s important to understand that Christians are not under the Old Covenant. Rather, we are part of the New Covenant mediated by Jesus Christ. The New Testament contains no command to tithe; neither does it promise material blessings to the obedient. The specific terms and conditions of the Old Covenant do not apply to us. There’s a covenantal distinction between us and the Old Testament Jews, and we risk falling into error if we act like we are still under the Old Covenant.
Tithing, as practiced in the theocracy of the Jews, was essentially a tax system designed to support the Levites (Numbers 18:21) and the needy in the community (Deuteronomy 14:28–29). During Malachi’s time, the Jews had neglected the tithing command, leading to divine judgment. If they repented, God promised to pour out blessings, as per the covenant they were under. He would open the windows of heaven for them, and they would be flooded with His goodness.
Under the New Covenant, tithing is not prescribed as a system for the church. Rather, we are commanded to give generously, with the flexibility to give more or less than 10 percent, according to a person’s capacity. Many Christians have experienced needless guilt over not adhering strictly to the 10-percent guideline, overlooking the explicit New Testament instruction to “give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver” (2 Corinthians 9:7). The principle of Malachi 3:10 applies to us in the sense that God rewards generosity and obedience, but He does so in more ways than just blessing us materially.
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Iran arming ballistic missiles with biological, chemical weapons
Tehran reportedly developing warheads that would enable Iran to use its ballistic missile arsenal to deploy biological and chemical weapons.
Iran is developing warheads capable of delivering chemical and biological weapons via ballistic missiles, according to a report over the weekend.
On Sunday, the UK-based, Saudi-owned Iran International published a report citing multiple unnamed military sources who claimed that the Aerospace Force of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is pursuing the development of special warheads for its ballistic missile arsenal capable of carrying unconventional weapons, including biological and chemical weapons.
The move comes as Iran works to rebuild both its stock of ballistic missiles, which was depleted during the 12-day June war with Israel, and to expand the number of operational ballistic missile launchers it has capable of launching medium- and long-range projectiles.
According to the report, the sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said that the Aerospace Force has accelerated its work on unconventional missile warheads in recent months.
One source cited in the report said Iran is pursuing deployment methods for chemical and biological weapons to create a “complementary deterrent factor,” alongside the country’s conventional ballistic missile arsenal.
The bid to arm Iran’s ballistic missile force with biological and chemical weapons is described in the report as a sign of desperation among Iranian leaders over the possibility of a new Israeli-led air campaign.
“The Iranian leadership views potential Israeli and American attacks as a threat to its very existence and intends, in the event of a conflict, to significantly raise the cost for the opposing side,” one source said.
“The use of unconventional weapons can be justified in situations of existential threat.”
The report comes amid rising popular dissent in Iran as the country faces a devastating drought and deepening economic woes.
At the same time, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to use his meeting with President Donald Trump on Monday to present options for a new air campaign against Iran targeting the country’s ballistic missile program.
Trump says he would support Israeli strike on Iranian missiles, nuclear sites
It was not clear if Trump meant that he would support a strike under current conditions but suggested that any potential military action would be a response to Iranian actions.
Speaking alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla., U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that he would “absolutely” support additional Israeli strikes on Iranian missile and nuclear facilities.
JNS asked Trump about his relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the possibility of the Israeli premier receiving a potential pardon from Israel’s president over an ongoing corruption and bribery probe.
“Israel, with other people, might not exist right now,” Trump told JNS about Netanyahu.
“He’s a wartime prime minister. He’s done a phenomenal job. He’s taken Israel through very dangerous period of trauma.”
The U.S. president said that he had talked with Israeli President Isaac Herzog and that a pardon for Israel’s prime minister was “on its way.”
In remarks to reporters, Trump agreed to military action alongside Israel if Iran “will continue with missiles” and nuclear activities.
“Yes, the nuclear: fast.” Trump said. “One will be yes, absolutely. The other we’ll do it immediately.”
It was not clear if Trump meant that he would support a strike under current conditions but suggested that any potential military action would be a response to Iranian actions.
“I hear that Iran is trying to build up again and if they are we’re going to have to knock ’em down—we’ll knock the hell out of them,” Trump said.
He added that Iran should “make a deal,” but that he would not discuss the overthrow of the regime.
The president and prime minister took questions for about 10 minutes outside the gates of Mar-a-Lago, with Trump saying that the two leaders would discuss five “major subjects,” including Gaza.
“There has to be a disarmament of Hamas,” Trump said.
While Hamas has not disbanded or disarmed in the half of Gaza that it controls and has not returned the body of the final hostage in its custody, Trump said he expects that reconstruction of the enclave under Phase II of his 20-point peace plan would begin “pretty soon.”
Trump hints at new B-2 strikes on Iran: ‘I don’t want to waste all that fuel’
After saying he would back Israeli strikes on Iran’s ballistic missile program, Trump suggests the US may join the next air campaign.
President Donald Trump hinted Monday that the US will not only support Israel in the event it launches a new air campaign against Iran, it may also get directly involved by bombing Iranian nuclear facilities, drawing a parallel to the US airstrikes in June.
At the beginning of his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago on Monday, Trump told reporters he would back a new round of Israeli airstrikes against Iran’s ballistic missile and nuclear programs.
Later that day, Trump declined to answer questions regarding how close the US is to another military operation against Iran, emphasizing that no final decision has yet been made.
“Well, I don’t want to say that, but Iran may be behaving badly. It hasn’t been confirmed,” Trump said.
The president hinted that the US was prepared to strike Iran again with heavy-duty bunker buster bombs deployed on B-2 stealth bombers, alluding to a possible repeat of Operation Midnight Hammer on June 22.
“I hope they’re not trying to build up again, because if they are, we’re going to have no choice but very quickly to eradicate that buildup,” Trump threatened, saying he would prefer not to order additional B-2 bomber strikes.
“So I hope Iran is not trying to build up, as I’ve been reading, that they’re building up weapons and other things. And if they are, they’re not using the sites that we obliterated, but they’re using possibly different sites.”
“We know exactly where they’re going, what they’re doing. And I hope they’re not doing it because we don’t want to waste the fuel on a B-2. It’s a 37-hour trip, both ways. I don’t want to waste a lot of fuel.”
Should the US confirm Iran has resumed its uranium enrichment operations, Trump continued, Tehran would suffer “very powerful” consequences.
“Maybe more powerful than the last time. Yeah. And Iran should have made a deal the last time. I gave them the option. I said, ‘You can make a deal. Do it.’ I told them, ‘Do it.’ And they didn’t believe me. Now they believe me.”
Iran threatens ‘immediate harsh response’ after Trump warning
“Iran’s missile capabilities and defense are not containable or permission-based,” Shamkhani wrote.
A senior political adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Ali Shamkhani, issued a forceful warning on Monday, declaring that Iran would respond decisively to any military aggression following comments by President Donald Trump supporting possible Israeli strikes.
In a message posted on X in several languages, including Hebrew and English, Shamkhani emphasized that Iran’s military doctrine is designed to act before threats fully materialize and without external constraint.
“Under Iran’s defense doctrine, responses are set before threats materialize. Iran’s missile capabilities and defense are not containable or permission-based,” Shamkhani wrote. “Any aggression will face an immediate harsh response beyond its planners’ imagination.”
Separately, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian also issued a warning on Tuesday, responding on his X account to the summit meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
“The response of the Islamic Republic of Iran to any tyrannical aggression will be severe and regrettable,” Pezeshkian wrote.
The Iranian officials’ statements followed Trump’s declaration that he would “absolutely” support Israeli military action against Iran, as he warned that Tehran may be seeking to rebuild its missile and nuclear capabilities following recent strikes.
Speaking alongside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump warned that any renewed Iranian buildup would be met with overwhelming force, adding that continued missile development would trigger a rapid response.
Trump later reiterated his warning during a second press conference, suggesting Iran may be attempting to rearm at alternative locations and stressing that U.S. intelligence was closely tracking Iranian activity.
The exchange reflected a sharp escalation in rhetoric between Tehran, Washington, and Jerusalem, as Iran issued explicit deterrent warnings and the prospect of military confrontation once again looms over the region.
US approves major F-15 deal for Israeli Air Force
The contract covers the production and delivery of 25 new F-15IA fighter jets for the Israeli Air Force.
The Pentagon announced Monday that Boeing has been awarded an $8.6 billion contract for the F-15 Israel Program, shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Florida.
According to the Pentagon, the contract covers the design, integration, testing, production, and delivery of 25 new F-15IA fighter jets for the Israeli Air Force, with an option for an additional 25 aircraft in the future.
“This contract provides for the design, integration, instrumentation, test, production, and delivery of 25 new F-15IA aircraft for the Israeli Air Force with an option for an additional 25 F-15IA aircraft,” the Pentagon said in its statement.
The announcement underscores Washington’s continued commitment to maintaining Israel’s qualitative military edge, particularly in air power, amid rising regional tensions.
However, concerns were raised following comments by Trump at the conclusion of his joint press conference with Netanyahu, when he was asked whether the United States would sell F-35 fighter jets to Turkey. “We are thinking about it seriously,” Trump said.
Pressed on the possibility of conflict between Israel and Turkey, Trump sought to downplay concerns, referring to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as “a very good friend,” adding, “I promise they’ll never use them. We’re not going to have a problem.”
Turkey, a NATO member, has sharply deteriorated relations with Israel since October 7, 2023, imposing a trade embargo and escalating political attacks, while significantly expanding its military capabilities. Israeli officials have warned that advanced U.S. weapons sales to Ankara could alter the regional balance.
The strategic importance of air superiority was highlighted last week at Hatzerim Airbase, where the Israeli Air Force welcomed a new generation of combat aviators during the graduation ceremony of Flight Course No. 191.
Speaking at the ceremony, Netanyahu stressed that air power remains central to Israel’s security doctrine.
“Israel’s air superiority in the Middle East is a foundation of our national defense,” he said, adding that Israel will continue equipping its pilots with the most advanced capabilities while preventing hostile actors from acquiring similar tools.
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