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Get ready to be inspired and transformed with Vince Miller, a renowned author and speaker who has dedicated his life to teaching through the Bible. With over 36 books under his belt, Vince has become a leading voice in the field of manhood, masculinity, fatherhood, mentorship, and leadership. He has been featured on major video and radio platforms such as RightNow Media, Faithlife TV, FaithRadio, and YouVersion, reaching men all over the world. Vince's Daily Devotional has touched the lives of hundreds of thousands of providing them with a daily dose of inspiration and guidance. With over 30 years of experience in ministry, Vince is the founder of Resolute. www.vincemiller.com

  1. 9h ago

    How Do I Trust God After Devastating News? | Esther 3:12–14

    Welcome to The Daily. Today, I want to shout out Matthew Lewis from Burleson, TX. Thanks for being a Project23 donor. We cannot do this without you. Read more about Project23. Our text today is Esther 3:12-14 Then the king's scribes were summoned on the thirteenth day of the first month, and an edict, according to all that Haman commanded, was written to the king's satraps and to the governors over all the provinces and to the officials of all the peoples, to every province in its own script and every people in its own language. It was written in the name of King Ahasuerus and sealed with the king's signet ring. Letters were sent by couriers to all the king's provinces with instruction to destroy, to kill, and to annihilate all Jews, young and old, women and children, in one day, the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, which is the month of Adar, and to plunder their goods. A copy of the document was to be issued as a decree in every province by proclamation to all the peoples to be ready for that day. — Esther 3:12-14 In Esther 3, Haman's hatred becomes an official decree. The king's officials write it down, seal it with royal authority, and send it throughout the empire. On a designated day, every Jewish person—young and old, women and children—is to be slaughtered, and their possessions are to be taken. These families are not imagining the worst. The government has authorized their destruction. Before we rush ahead to how God will deliver them, we need to pause and feel the consequences of what they are facing. What do you do when the danger is real? Your circumstances may be very different than theirs, but perhaps you know what it is like to receive news you cannot explain away. You hear it again, hoping you misunderstood. You ask someone else to confirm it. But the result remains the same. Then another burden can settle over you: I shouldn't be this shaken. If I really trusted God, wouldn't I be handling this better? Now you are both frightened by the news and ashamed of your response. But David gives us a better way to respond in one of his Psalms: "When I am afraid, I put my trust in you" (Psalm 56:3). He does not hide his fear from God or wait until he feels calm enough to come to Him. He brings his fear into the presence of the One he trusts. You can do the same with your fears. You don't have to get your emotions under control before you bring them to God in prayer. You can simply say, "Father, this terrifies me. I don't know what to do, and I need your help." That is not a failure of faith. It is an honest prayer of faith. Just like David prayed, or Jesus in the garden, for that matter. We have a reason to pray with confidence. The Apostle Paul names distress, persecution, and danger among the things that cannot separate us from Christ's love. He points us to Jesus, who died, was raised, and now intercedes for us (Romans 8:34–39). Paul does not promise that these troubles will never come. He assures us that when they do, they cannot remove Christ's love. The Savior who gave His life for you has not stopped caring, even when your circumstances become painful. You can bring Him the questions you cannot answer and the grief you cannot explain. You do not have to bear that grief alone, either. Let someone trustworthy know what you are facing. You do not need a polished explanation; "I got some hard news, and I need you to pray with me" is enough. Then, as you are able, ask what needs your attention today. Perhaps you need more information, wise counsel, or a necessary conversation. You do not have to solve the entire situation at once. You only need to take the next faithful step. The news may still be devastating when you finish praying. Trusting God does not require you to deny that. It means you can face what is true about your circumstances while holding on to what is true about Him. You don't have to pretend the news is good to trust that God is. DO THIS: Tell God honestly how one piece of difficult news is affecting you, then ask someone you trust to pray with you about it. ASK THIS: What news am I struggling to face? Have I brought my fear to God? Who can pray with me today? PRAY THIS: Father, help me bring you my fear honestly and trust your love while I face what comes next. PLAY THIS: Hold Me Fast.

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  3. 1d ago

    How Do I Recognize Manipulation? | Esther 3:8–11

    Welcome to The Daily. Today, I want to shout out Scott Holman from Bakersfield, CA. Thanks for being a Project23 donor. We cannot do this without you. Read more about Project23. Our text today is Esther 3:8-11 Then Haman said to King Ahasuerus, "There is a certain people scattered abroad and dispersed among the peoples in all the provinces of your kingdom. Their laws are different from those of every other people, and they do not keep the king's laws, so that it is not to the king's profit to tolerate them. If it please the king, let it be decreed that they be destroyed, and I will pay 10,000 talents of silver into the hands of those who have charge of the king's business, that they may put it into the king's treasuries." So the king took his signet ring from his hand and gave it to Haman the Agagite, the son of Hammedatha, the enemy of the Jews. And the king said to Haman, "The money is given to you, the people also, to do with them as it seems good to you." — Esther 3:8-11 The most dangerous advice may come with a financial benefit. That's how Haman approaches the king. He doesn't explain his anger toward Mordecai. Instead, he describes an unnamed people with different laws and accuses them of disobeying the king. Keeping them around, he argues, isn't in the king's interest. Then he offers 10,000 talents of silver to destroy them. That is an enormous sum. At about 75 pounds per talent, it amounts to roughly $720 million in silver today. Haman is making genocide sound like a good business deal. The king hands Haman his signet ring, authorizing him to act on the king's behalf. As far as we know, there is no formal investigation of Haman's accusation. A personal vendetta now has official government backing—a plot that still repeats in our country today. That is the danger of lending our influence without examining the truth. Manipulative people often appeal to a concern you already have, then offer something you already want. Before long, you're focused on the benefit instead of examining the truth behind the claim. We should all be careful when a proposal serves our interests. It's easy to mistake "This helps me" for "This must be right." Plenty of smaller examples exist, too. Suppose someone criticizes a coworker and implies that you could take that person's position. Suddenly, you have a reason to believe the accusation before you've checked it. The potential benefit can make justification feel easy. And you don't have to start the lie to help it spread. You only have to approve it without asking questions because it benefits you. But don't let a promised advantage silence the good questions that need to be asked: What evidence supports this? Who could be harmed if I agree? Would I support this if there were nothing in it for me? Those questions will help us act biblically with the influence God has given us for the moment. Consider Jesus, who refused a far greater offer when Satan promised Him the kingdoms of the world in exchange for worship. He would not trade obedience to the Father for personal advantage (Matthew 4:8–10). And neither should we. Following Jesus means refusing to let personal gain decide what is right to us. Before you give someone your approval, support, or influence, take a moment to look beyond your own gain. Examine the claim being made. Consider who will be affected. Measure the proposal against God's Word. Be cautious when it seems that promised benefits are being used to manipulate you. DO THIS: Before supporting one proposal today, verify its key claim and consider who could be harmed by your agreement. ASK THIS: What am I being asked to support? What have I accepted without checking? Is personal gain clouding my judgment? PRAY THIS: Father, give me discernment to test what I hear and courage to choose what is right over what benefits me. PLAY THIS: Speak O Lord.

  4. 2d ago

    Is My Future Left to Chance? | Esther 3:7

    Welcome to The Daily. Today, I want to shout out Tom Grossheider from Mokena, IL. Thanks for being a Project23 donor. We cannot do this without you. Read more about Project23. Our text today is Esther 3:7 In the first month, which is the month of Nisan, in the twelfth year of King Ahasuerus, they cast Pur (that is, they cast lots) before Haman day after day; and they cast it month after month till the twelfth month, which is the month of Adar. — Esther 3:7 Haman put the Jewish genocide on the calendar by casting lots to determine the date, leaving months between Haman's plan and the scheduled attack. While this might seem like a minor detail, it's important to consider it in light of Proverbs 16:33: "The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD." This perspective highlights Haman's limited power. His wickedness was real, but his lots were still under God's authority. Haman could plan his scheme, but he couldn't guarantee its success. We need this perspective when our future feels uncertain and like it belongs to someone else. For example, you may be waiting for a decision that could change your life. Someone is reviewing your application, discussing your position, or deciding whether to keep a commitment made to you. You're not in the room, you don't get a vote, yet you'll have to live with their decision, which can make you feel powerless. The difficult part for me in these situations is that I often want reassurance before I'm willing to trust God. However, this desire makes my peace dependent on information that God hasn't revealed to me yet. I find myself constantly checking for an email, replaying possible conversations, and trying to prepare for every outcome, as if thinking about the future will somehow give me control. This raises an important question: Can I trust God when I don't know what happens next? The answer is yes, and the cross provides a solid reason for that trust. The people who condemned Jesus acted wickedly, but Acts tells us that their actions fulfilled what God had planned beforehand (Acts 4:27–28). Their opposition did not derail His saving purpose; our salvation wasn't just a response to a plan that went wrong. While this doesn't guarantee that the decision you're waiting for will go in your favor, it does offer a reason to trust God, even if the outcome isn't what you desire. So today, take a moment to share your fears with God. Be specific about the outcome you hope for, and then focus on the responsibilities He has placed before you. You don't need to know the entire future in order to be faithful today. Remember, uncertainty is not evidence that God has lost control. Your future is not left to chance. DO THIS: Pray specifically about one pending decision you cannot control, then give your full attention to one responsibility you can fulfill today. ASK THIS: What uncertainty is troubling me? Who seems to hold my future? What can I do faithfully today? PRAY THIS: Father, help me trust your rule over my future and remain faithful with what you've given me today. PLAY THIS: God Is For Us.

  5. 3d ago

    How Do I Stop Resentment from Taking Over? | Esther 3:5–6

    Welcome to The Daily. Today, I want to shout out Kim Dralle from Farmington, MN. Thanks for being a Project23 donor. We cannot do this without you. Read more about Project23. Our text today is Esther 3:5-6 And when Haman saw that Mordecai did not bow down or pay homage to him, Haman was filled with fury. But he disdained to lay hands on Mordecai alone. So, as they had made known to him the people of Mordecai, Haman sought to destroy all the Jews, the people of Mordecai, throughout the whole kingdom of Ahasuerus. — Esther 3:5-6 Haman didn't just want Mordecai to bow. He wanted the entire Jewish people to pay. This was a racial and religious vendetta. That is the terrifying turn in these two verses. Mordecai's refusal filled Haman with rage, but destroying Mordecai alone seemed too insignificant. Once Haman learned that Mordecai was Jewish, genocide seemed reasonable to him. His wounded pride had become a reason, in his own mind, to treat an entire people as disposable. We should feel the horror of that escalation. But we should also examine the pattern of blaming others for one person's actions. For example, someone betrayed your trust. Now another person who resembles your betrayer in some way has to defend their motives before they've done anything wrong. We assume that person is like the other one and think, "I know how people like you are." But do you know this person? Or have you already made them guilty because they remind you of someone who hurt you? That is one way resentment takes over in our lives. It stops responding to a specific wrong and starts determining how we see everyone else based on a perceived similarity. When this happens, I have to ask myself a very probing question if I am willing to slow down enough to ask it: Have I dealt with what happened—the event that led to my resentment—or am I keeping the resentment alive by projecting it onto someone else? There is a difference between honestly addressing a wrong and repeatedly rehearsing it because I want to stay angry at a parent, boss, or friend. I can replay the conversation, imagine what I should have said, and keep building my case against someone who isn't even in the room. Meanwhile, people who had nothing to do with the original hurt begin paying for it. They receive anger they didn't deserve. Haman was furious over being denied honor, but you might be grieving a real injustice. Those situations are not the same. Even so, a real injustice doesn't give us permission to seek revenge or condemn people who weren't responsible. Paul tells us to put away bitterness and malice and forgive others as God has forgiven us in Christ (Ephesians 4:31–32). And here is what breaks the cycle: learning to extend the mercy we have already received. That doesn't require you to call evil good or remain in danger. Romans 12 tells us to leave vengeance with God and overcome evil with good (Romans 12:19–21). So today, perhaps you need to name the grievance honestly before God. Bring it to him without defending every thought it has produced. Ask him to show you where your anger has become a desire to punish. Then consider who else has been receiving that anger. Maybe you owe an apology to someone who never caused the original hurt. Some of you may need help working through what happened. Seek it. The goal isn't to pretend you're fine. It's to stop allowing resentment to decide how you treat people. Don't make someone else pay for a hurt they didn't cause. DO THIS: Identify someone you've treated unfairly because of an old hurt. Apologize for your response without using the original offense as an excuse. ASK THIS: What grievance am I replaying? Who else is receiving my anger? Am I seeking justice or revenge? PRAY THIS: Father, forgive the bitterness I've been feeding and help me treat others with the mercy you have shown me in Christ. PLAY THIS: Forgiveness.

  6. 3d ago

    Hope in Prison: Jesus Can Meet You Here | Luke 23:39–43

    Hope in prison can begin today. In Luke 23:39–43, a man facing death turns to Jesus and receives a promise of mercy and life with him. In this Hope and Freedom Prison Tour message for incarcerated men, Vince Miller shares his return to his grandparents' home after rebellion and explains how to begin following Jesus while serving a sentence. Three responses you can make today: Bring Jesus your sin. Give Jesus your future. Take Jesus at his word. Read Luke 23:39–43, then begin John 1. Speak with your chaplain or ministry team about taking your next step in following Jesus. Subscribe for more Bible teaching from The Daily and The Weekly. Explore more at https://vincemiller.com.

  7. 4d ago

    How Do I Stand Firm Under Pressure? | Esther 3:2–4

    Welcome to The Daily. Today, I want to shout out Howard Williams from Radcliff, KY. Thanks for being a Project23 donor. We cannot do this without you. Read more about Project23. Our text today is Esther 3:2-4 And all the king's servants who were at the king's gate bowed down and paid homage to Haman, for the king had so commanded concerning him. But Mordecai did not bow down or pay homage. Then the king's servants who were at the king's gate said to Mordecai, "Why do you transgress the king's command?" And when they spoke to him day after day and he would not listen to them, they told Haman, in order to see whether Mordecai's words would stand, for he had told them that he was a Jew. — Esther 3:2-4 It's not always the argument that wears you down. Sometimes it's having the same argument again, day after day. You've explained why you won't participate. You've tried to be respectful. But the interrogation keeps coming. "Come on. What's the big deal? Just bow down to the decision. Give in to the decree." Eventually, you may be tempted to give in—not because you've changed your mind, but because you want the external pressure to stop. Notice three pestering words in today's passage: "Day after day." Mordecai's refusal wasn't something they were willing to let go. Instead, it became the focus of Haman's attention. Mordecai identified himself as a Jew, but the text is silent about why he chose to do this, especially since he had told Esther to keep his identity quiet. In addition, not all bowing was forbidden in Judaism. Abraham, for example, bowed to the Hittites as a gesture of respect (Genesis 23:7). So this doesn't mean that defying authority is always right. But it does raise an important question: What is really driving my resistance when someone keeps pressuring me to change? Because not every stubborn resistance is a sound biblical conviction. I have to be careful here, too. Sometimes I can dig in simply because I don't like being told what to do. Then I try to label it faithfulness when it's really just stubbornness. My challenge is to rein in my feelings and resistance long enough to ask, "What does Scripture actually require of me?" In these moments, we need to seek wise counsel and stay open to correction. But once you've carefully considered the issue and believe Scripture is clear, don't assume repeated pressure means you're wrong. You could be right. For example, someone may keep asking you to join a conversation that humiliates another person. You decline, and now you're the one being mocked. Or someone keeps asking you to say something you know isn't true. You've explained your concern, but they insist you're making things difficult. Nothing about the request has changed. It's just becoming more uncomfortable to refuse day after day. But remember, standing firm doesn't mean becoming harsh. As we learned from Peter, we should stand firm in gentleness and respect while keeping a good conscience (1 Peter 3:15–16). Some days, though, the hard part isn't knowing what to say. It's finding the strength to say it again and keep standing firm. This takes more than momentary determination. It takes ongoing grit and thick skin because the pressure may return tomorrow. What you need is a clear conviction, a humble heart, and the grace to act on what you know is right. The bottom line: remain faithful to God's Word. DO THIS: Write one respectful response to a recurring pressure, grounding your decision in a clear teaching of Scripture. Be ready to use it when the request comes again. ASK THIS: What pressure is wearing me down? Is my stand rooted in Scripture? Can I be firm without being harsh? PRAY THIS: Father, ground my convictions in your Word and give me grace to stand firm with humility when the pressure returns. PLAY THIS: Jesus Strong and Kind.

  8. 5d ago

    Why Do the Wrong People Get Ahead? | Esther 3:1

    Welcome to The Daily. Today, I want to shout out Jimmy Townsend from Fayetteville, NC. Thanks for being a Project23 donor. We cannot do this without you. Read more about Project23. Our text today is Esther 3:1 After these things King Ahasuerus promoted Haman the Agagite, the son of Hammedatha, and advanced him and set his throne above all the officials who were with him. — Esther 3:1 You would expect the next promotion to go to the man who saved the king's life. It doesn't. Esther 2 closes with Mordecai exposing an assassination plot. His service is recorded, but no reward is mentioned. Then Esther 3 opens with Haman, the antitype for Mordecai, being elevated above every other official. Wait. Really? Scripture doesn't tell us why the king chose him. But as this chapter unfolds, Haman will use his position to pursue the destruction of the Jewish people. The king has given enormous influence to a man with dangerous character, who will center it on a man with great character—Mordecai. At times, it "appears" that acting without character seems to pay off. For example, you're trying to be honest, and it feels like honesty is costing you. That is where disappointment can become dangerous. Because when wrongdoing really is rewarded, we can start wondering whether we need to play the same game. And we wouldn't call it dishonesty. We'd call it doing what it takes. What begins as frustration with someone else's compromise can become an excuse for our own. Here is a question I have to ask myself in moments like that: Am I asking God for justice—or looking for permission to compromise? Psalm 73 gives words to this struggle. Asaph admits that the prosperity of wicked people nearly dragged him off course. He wondered whether keeping his heart clean had been pointless. His perspective changed when he entered God's presence and considered where their lives were headed (Psalm 73:2–3, 13, 16–17). He had been evaluating their lives by what they had right now, and then God helped him see beyond that. Wrong methods can produce real results. That doesn't make them right. A plentiful bank account, as Ashasuerus had, cannot turn dishonesty into wisdom, and a powerful title, like the one Haman was given, cannot turn cruelty into godliness. But knowing truth that doesn't automatically remove the temptation. We need more than a reminder to try harder. Jesus didn't answer injustice by becoming unjust. He entrusted himself to the Father and carried our sins to the cross so we could turn from sin and live for righteousness (1 Peter 2:23–24). Jesus offers forgiveness for the compromises we've already made and grace to choose differently today. Brother and sisters, you can bring Jesus the envy, the resentment, and the temptation to cut corners. You don't have to pretend you're above any of it. This doesn't mean accepting every injustice without speaking. You can raise a legitimate concern, confront dishonesty, or pursue a better opportunity. Just don't surrender your integrity to get the outcome you want. Someone else may get the position you wanted. They may receive praise they haven't earned. You may never get a satisfying explanation. You still have a choice about how you respond. Don't compromise your character or your future, just because someone else did and temporarily got ahead. As you will soon see, this eventually led to Haman's destruction. DO THIS: Identify one shortcut you're tempted to take because it seems to work for someone else. Choose one honest action instead, even if it costs you an advantage. ASK THIS: Whose success is stirring envy in me? What compromise am I justifying? What would integrity require today? PRAY THIS: Father, guard my heart from envy and give me the courage to do what is right when compromise seems to pay. PLAY THIS: Ancient of Days.

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Get ready to be inspired and transformed with Vince Miller, a renowned author and speaker who has dedicated his life to teaching through the Bible. With over 36 books under his belt, Vince has become a leading voice in the field of manhood, masculinity, fatherhood, mentorship, and leadership. He has been featured on major video and radio platforms such as RightNow Media, Faithlife TV, FaithRadio, and YouVersion, reaching men all over the world. Vince's Daily Devotional has touched the lives of hundreds of thousands of providing them with a daily dose of inspiration and guidance. With over 30 years of experience in ministry, Vince is the founder of Resolute. www.vincemiller.com

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