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

Today's shout-out goes to Roger Lemasters from Mt. Carmel, TN. Your commitment through Project23 helps deliver God's Word daily with clarity and conviction. This one's for you.

Our text today is Judges 13:6-14

Then the woman came and told her husband, "A man of God came to me, and his appearance was like the appearance of the angel of God, very awesome. I did not ask him where he was from, and he did not tell me his name, but he said to me, 'Behold, you shall conceive and bear a son. So then drink no wine or strong drink, and eat nothing unclean, for the child shall be a Nazirite to God from the womb to the day of his death.'"

Then Manoah prayed to the Lord and said, "O Lord, please let the man of God whom you sent come again to us and teach us what we are to do with the child who will be born."

And God listened to the voice of Manoah, and the angel of God came again to the woman as she sat in the field. But Manoah her husband was not with her. So the woman ran quickly and told her husband, "Behold, the man who came to me the other day has appeared to me." And Manoah arose and went after his wife and came to the man and said to him, "Are you the man who spoke to this woman?" And he said, "I am." And Manoah said, "Now when your words come true, what is to be the child's manner of life, and what is his mission?" And the angel of the Lord said to Manoah, "Of all that I said to the woman let her be careful. She may not eat of anything that comes from the vine, neither let her drink wine or strong drink, or eat any unclean thing. All that I commanded her let her observe." — Judges 13:6-14

After hearing the angel's message, Manoah's wife ran to tell him. This was big news—life-changing news for their family and nation. But instead of rushing forward, Manoah did something vital: he prayed. He asked God to send the messenger again, to teach them how to raise the child.

That's powerful leadership. Manoah didn't assume he knew best. He didn't sprint ahead with his own ideas. He stopped. He prayed. And God answered, sending the angel back to confirm the call and lay down clear boundaries for Samson's anointing.

We all face the temptation of rushing ahead of God. We want quick answers. We want control. We want the whole plan mapped out. But rushing often leads to regret. Faith calls us to pause, pray, and wait.

Manoah shows us the better way. He slowed down and sought God's guidance. That's what leaders do. That's what fathers and mothers do. That's what faithful followers of Christ do. They wait for God to speak before they move.

When you rush, you risk missing God's wisdom. But when you pause and pray, you put yourself in a position to receive it. Don't sprint ahead—let the Lord lead step by step.

ASK THIS:

1. Where am I tempted to rush ahead of God right now?
2. Do I pray for clarity—or just act and hope for the best?
3. How would slowing down and seeking Him first change my next decision?

DO THIS:

Before you make your next move, stop. Pray. Ask God for clarity in His Word, and wait for His leading before you take action.

PRAY THIS:

Lord, guard me from rushing ahead of You. Teach me to trust Your timing, listen for Your voice, and move only when You lead. Amen.

PLAY THIS:

"Wait On You."

Most men think Bible study requires a seminary degree. It doesn't. God's Word is for every man, and Jesus gave us the simplest blueprint: hear it… and do it.

In this video, Vince Miller breaks down a 3-step process any man can use to open the Bible, understand it, and apply it—today. No fluff. No confusion. Just a clear path toward transformation.

Open the Bible. Run the process. Watch God work.

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

Today's shout-out goes to Colin Steen from Brendon, SD. Your commitment through Project23 helps deliver God's Word daily with clarity and conviction. This one's for you.

Our text today is Judges 13:4-5

Therefore be careful and drink no wine or strong drink, and eat nothing unclean, for behold, you shall conceive and bear a son. No razor shall come upon his head, for the child shall be a Nazirite to God from the womb, and he shall begin to save Israel from the hand of the Philistines.— Judges 13:4-5

Samson's story didn't start with his strength—it started with his calling. Before he was even born, God marked him as a man of God— a Nazirite. Every detail of his life—what he ate, what he drank, even his haircut—was a daily reminder that he belonged fully to God.

Samson wasn't called to blend in. He was called to stand out. And so are you.

Everything in our world pressures us to blend in. It's easier to laugh at the crude joke than to walk away. It's easier to stay quiet than to speak the truth. It's easier to chase comfort, money, or approval than to live differently for God. Blending in feels safe—but it sidelines us from the very purpose for which God created us.

If you belong to Jesus, you are set apart. You don't need a Nazirite vow to prove it. The cross already marked you. Your life isn't random—it's consecrated. God has chosen you, not to fit in, but to shine in a dark world.

Don't trade your calling for convenience. You are set apart. Live like you belong to Him today. Be a little bolder!

ASK THIS:

1. Do I believe my life is truly set apart for God?
2. Where am I tempted to blend in instead of standing out?
3. How can I reflect God's ownership over me in everyday choices?

DO THIS:

Pick one area where you've been blending in—at work, at home, or in friendships. Today, take one small but bold step to live differently because you belong to God.

PRAY THIS:

Lord, remind me that I am Yours. Give me the courage to stop blending in and the strength to live as one set apart for You. Let my life reflect Your holiness in every area. Amen.

PLAY THIS:

"Set Apart."

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

Today's shout-out goes to Andrew Leck from Rosehill, KS. Your commitment through Project23 helps deliver God's Word daily with clarity and conviction. This one's for you.

Our text today is Judges 13:2-3

There was a certain man of Zorah, of the tribe of the Danites, whose name was Manoah. And his wife was barren and had no children. And the angel of the Lord appeared to the woman and said to her, "Behold, you are barren and have not borne children, but you shall conceive and bear a son." — Judges 13:2-3

In Israel's darkest moment, God zeroed in on a barren woman from an obscure tribe. She had no children, no status, and no future by cultural standards. Yet it's here that the angel of the Lord appeared, promising not only a son but a son who would begin to save Israel from the Philistines.

This is God's pattern throughout Scripture: He delights in breaking into barren, hopeless places—Abraham and Sarah, Hannah, Elizabeth—and now Manoah's wife. Where human strength fails, divine power shines through.

We all know what "barrenness" feels like. It may not be a womb, but it could be a dream that won't come alive, a marriage that feels stuck, a career that's dried up, or a prayer that seems unanswered. Barrenness whispers to us all, "Nothing will ever change."

But God specializes in stepping into impossible situations. He doesn't just comfort us in our emptiness—He often uses it as the very stage to display his power. That's what he did here: from a barren woman came Samson, a deliverer. And from another barren womb centuries later came Jesus, the ultimate Deliverer.

Never despise those barren seasons. They may be the very soil where God plants his greatest miracles in your lives. Instead of despairing, bring your barrenness to him in prayer today—write it down, speak it out, and surrender it. Hope grows when we put our barrenness into his hands.

ASK THIS:

1. Where do I feel barren or hopeless in life right now?
2. Do I believe God can step into that place with power?
3. How can I shift from despair to expectation in my prayers?

DO THIS:

Write down one area of life that feels barren. Instead of hiding it, bring it before God in prayer today, asking Him to show His power in what feels impossible.

PRAY THIS:

Lord, meet me in the barren places of my life. Where I see hopelessness, bring Your promise. Where I see emptiness, bring Your power. Help me trust that You can do the impossible. Amen.

PLAY THIS:

"We Need A Miracle."

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

Today's shout-out goes to Alan Klech from Henderson, TX. Your commitment through Project23 helps deliver God's Word daily with clarity and conviction. This one's for you.

Our text today is Judges 13:1

And the people of Israel again did what was evil in the sight of the Lord, so the Lord gave them into the hand of the Philistines for forty years. — Judges 13:1

Here we go again. The cycle repeats: Israel turns from God, God hands them over, and they taste the bitter fruit of sin. This time, the oppressors are the Philistines, and their domination lasts 40 years—longer than any other oppression in Judges.

It's a sobering reminder that God allows His people to feel the weight of their choices. He won't compete with idols forever. When His people abandon Him, He removes His protection and allows them to experience bondage, not because He hates them—but because discipline can do what comfort cannot.

Sin always promises freedom but delivers slavery. What feels harmless at first—just a click, just a drink, just a word—soon grows into something that controls you. What begins as pleasure becomes a prison.

This is where we have to consider our own lives. Maybe it's anger that erupts too easily. Maybe it's that private struggle with lust you keep telling yourself you can manage. Maybe it's the habit of chasing approval or numbing pain with distraction. Whatever it is, you already know the truth: what you thought you controlled is now controlling you.

Let's not be a community that rationalizes with sin—it will always enslave you. And God loves you too much to let you live comfortably in sin. He will let you feel its chains until you finally turn back to Him. The issue isn't whether sin will enslave you—it's how long you'll stay chained before you let God set you free.

ASK THIS:

1. What sin patterns keep pulling me back into bondage?
2. Where am I mistaking temporary pleasure for real freedom?
3. Am I learning from discipline—or ignoring God's warnings?

DO THIS:

Name one area of your life where sin has become a cycle. Confess it to God today and, if needed, bring it into the light with a trusted believer. Freedom begins where sin is exposed.

PRAY THIS:

Father, forgive me for returning to the sins that enslave me. Break the chains I've built for myself, and teach me to walk in the freedom that only comes from You. Amen.

PLAY THIS:

"No Longer Slaves to Fear."

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

Today's shout-out goes to Daniel Crofoot from Cape Coral, FL. Your commitment through Project23 helps deliver God's Word daily with clarity and conviction. This one's for you.

Our text today is Judges 12:13-15

After him Abdon the son of Hillel the Pirathonite judged Israel. He had forty sons and thirty grandsons, who rode on seventy donkeys, and he judged Israel eight years. Then Abdon the son of Hillel the Pirathonite died and was buried at Pirathon in the land of Ephraim, in the hill country of the Amalekites. — Judges 12:13-15

Abdon's leadership doesn't come with stories of war or dramatic miracles. Instead, Scripture records his family line and their prosperity—sons and grandsons riding seventy donkeys, a cultural sign of peace, wealth, and influence. For eight years, Israel experienced stability under his leadership.

It may not read like an epic story, but in a book filled with chaos and conflict, Abdon's peaceful legacy shines as a rare blessing.

We live in a restless world. We celebrate fame, power, and controversy more than faithfulness, humility, and stability. However, Abdon reminds us that a quiet life of faith can have a ripple effect that lasts for generations. His legacy wasn't built in the spotlight—it was built at home, among his family, and in the stability he provided his community.

That's the kind of legacy we need today. Fathers who create safe homes. Leaders who model integrity. Believers who commit to their church and community with steady devotion. The impact of such faithfulness outlasts the drama of the moment—it builds generations of blessing.

Don't chase the momentary spotlight. Build the kind of faithfulness that outlives you. Stability is a gift to your family and your community—and it's the kind of legacy God loves to multiply.

ASK THIS:

1. What kind of legacy am I building for my family and community?
2. Do I value stability and faithfulness as much as God does?
3. How can I invest in people, not just accomplishments, today?

DO THIS:

Take one step today to invest in stability—pray with your family, encourage someone younger in the faith, or strengthen your commitment to your local church. Faithful seeds planted now will bear fruit for generations.

PRAY THIS:

Father, help me build a legacy of faithfulness. Use my life not for fleeting applause, but to bring peace, stability, and blessing that ripple into the lives of others long after I'm gone. Amen.

PLAY THIS:

"Faithful Then / Faithful Now."

Launching a men's Bible study? The first meeting sets the tone—and most guys underestimate how much it matters.

In this session, Vince Miller walks you through the exact 5-step format he's used for decades to launch strong, intentional, Christ-centered first meetings that build trust and ignite brotherhood.

You'll learn:
✔️ How atmosphere speaks before you ever open your mouth
✔️ Why preparation communicates value and safety
✔️ How to lead prayer and purpose with clarity—not pressure
✔️ The secret to building fast trust through story-sharing
✔️ How to cast vision without selling or hyping
✔️ Why a strong closing prayer seals the moment and sets direction

Whether you're meeting in a church classroom, a garage with a space heater, or your living room—this format works anywhere.
If you can follow five steps, you can lead a fantastic first meeting.

REFLECTION + SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
1. What's one first impression you've had walking into a room that shaped how you engaged?
2. Which part of prepping the room do you think communicates the most value to men?
3. How does starting with a short, intentional prayer shape the tone of a meeting?
4. Why do men need to hear a clear "why" before they engage the "what"?
5. When have you seen vulnerability build trust in a group?
6. Which type of men are hardest for you to lead—talkers or quiet guys? Why?
7. How can you guide story-sharing without making it feel forced or clinical?
8. What vision do you feel called to cast for the men you're leading?
9. Why is a closing prayer powerful, even when it's short?
10. What step from this format do you need to grow most in before leading your next meeting?

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

Today's shout-out goes to Brian Murray from Mesquite, NV. Your commitment through Project23 helps deliver God's Word daily with clarity and conviction. This one's for you.

Our text today is Judges 12:8-13

After him Ibzan of Bethlehem judged Israel. He had thirty sons, and thirty daughters he gave in marriage outside his clan, and thirty daughters he brought in from outside for his sons. And he judged Israel seven years. Then Ibzan died and was buried at Bethlehem. After him Elon the Zebulunite judged Israel, and he judged Israel ten years. Then Elon the Zebulunite died and was buried at Aijalon in the land of Zebulun. — Judges 12:8-13

After Jephthah's short and turbulent reign, two quieter judges followed: Ibzan and Elon. Their stories don't include major battles or dramatic miracles. Instead, their legacies were marked by stability, family growth, and years of peaceful leadership.

Sometimes the greatest gift God gives His people is not a warrior or a spectacle—but a steady, faithful presence.

In a world addicted to drama, it's easy to overlook the beauty of quiet faithfulness. We chase excitement, headlines, and "big moments," but God often works most powerfully through ordinary obedience lived out day after day.

Ibzan and Elon may not be household names, but for seventeen years, Israel enjoyed stability under their leadership. Families flourished, communities grew, and peace prevailed. That's not flashy—but it's priceless.

Your life doesn't need to be loud to be significant. Faithfulness at home, consistency at work, serving in your church, investing in your children, showing up for friends—these are the building blocks of a godly legacy.

Don't despise quiet seasons. Embrace them. Drama fades, but faithfulness endures. God honors steady obedience more than fleeting excitement.

ASK THIS:

1. Do I overlook the value of quiet, steady faithfulness in my own life?
2. Am I chasing excitement instead of embracing ordinary obedience?
3. How can my consistency build peace and stability for those around me?

DO THIS:

Commit to one act of steady faithfulness today—pray with your kids, encourage a friend, serve in your church, or follow through on a promise. Ordinary obedience makes an extraordinary impact over time.

PRAY THIS:

Father, thank You for the gift of steady faithfulness. Teach me not to chase drama but to embrace obedience. Let my consistency be a blessing to my family, my church, and my community. Amen.

PLAY THIS:

"Great Is Thy Faithfulness."