John 19-21, Psalm 111
John 20:27-29 (NLT)
“Then he said to Thomas, ‘Put your finger here, and look at my hands. Put your hand into the wound in my side. Don’t be faithless any longer. Believe!’ ‘My Lord and my God!’ Thomas exclaimed. Then Jesus told him, ‘You believe because you have seen me. Blessed are those who believe without seeing me.’”
In John 20:27–29, Jesus appeared to Thomas, who had been absent when He first appeared to the other disciples. Thomas had said he would not believe Jesus had risen until he saw Him and put his finger and hand into the wounds Jesus received at the crucifixion. Jesus knew what Thomas had said and offered him the evidence he had demanded. Thomas believed and acknowledged Jesus, saying, “My Lord and my God!” Then Jesus said that those who believe in Him without seeing Him are blessed.
I've always loved the story of “doubting Thomas.” He needed physical evidence to believe that Jesus had risen and was alive. Jesus was so gentle and merciful with Thomas in his disbelief. He didn't condemn Thomas. Instead, Christ encouraged Thomas to believe, and Thomas responded by addressing Jesus as “my Lord and my God.” One Bible commentary I read noted that the story of Thomas shows that Father-God will meet us where we are in our faith journey. The same commentary noted that Thomas's story shows how doubt can lead to deeper faith when it is brought before the Lord and answered through revelation.
I used to see myself as “doubting Thomas” in my faith journey. I constantly needed evidence to believe that the Lord was real. But I know I've moved beyond that stage of my faith now. I've acknowledged how Father-God has blessed me throughout my life, and I've witnessed too many things that I believe were supernatural healings and miracles to continue doubting that the Lord is alive and at work. Now I feel the desire to understand what it means to “hunger for the Lord's presence” in my life. I want to wake up every morning hungry to know more of Father-God and to experience more of His presence in my life.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who meets us wherever we are in our journey of faith—this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer. Tell Him you trust Him and desire to walk with Him. He is faithful, and He will meet you exactly where you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
Friday, September 25, 2026
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Day 265 Bible Readings - John 17:18-20 (NLT)
John 16-18, Psalm 110
John 17:18-20 (NLT)
“Just as you sent me into the world, I am sending them into the world. And I give myself as a holy sacrifice for them so they can be made holy by your truth. I am praying not only for these disciples but also for all who will ever believe in me through their message.”
In John 17:18–20, Jesus said that just as Father-God had sent Him into the world, He was sending His disciples into the world to continue His work and be faithful witnesses to Him. Then Jesus said He gave Himself as a holy sacrifice so that His disciples could be made holy by the truth. Jesus then said He was praying not only for His disciples, but also for every future believer who would come to believe in Him through their message.
These verses remind believers that Christ knew there would be many future believers who would come to believe in Him through the work of His disciples. One Bible commentary I read noted that Jesus knew His work would endure. He didn't have a vague hope about what the Holy Spirit would do through His disciples and future believers. Another Bible commentary noted that Jesus models for believers the importance of intercessory prayer. Christ prayed for and interceded on behalf of His future followers.
These verses show me the personal care and concern Christ had for His disciples and all His future believers. Jesus knew that Father-God had sent Him into the world and that He would give Himself as a sacrifice so that those who believed in Him could receive salvation. Christ also displayed complete faith and confidence that Father-God's plan would continue through His death and resurrection and through the work of His disciples as they spread His message. When I read these verses, I know that Jesus cares for me just as He cared for His first disciples. I am one of those future believers He was praying for, and that makes His prayer feel deeply personal to me.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who cares for all believers just as He cared for His first disciples—this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer. Tell Him you trust Him and desire to walk with Him. He is faithful, and He will meet you exactly where you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
John 17:18-20 (NLT)
“Just as you sent me into the world, I am sending them into the world. And I give myself as a holy sacrifice for them so they can be made holy by your truth. I am praying not only for these disciples but also for all who will ever believe in me through their message.”
In John 17:18–20, Jesus said that just as Father-God had sent Him into the world, He was sending His disciples into the world to continue His work and be faithful witnesses to Him. Then Jesus said He gave Himself as a holy sacrifice so that His disciples could be made holy by the truth. Jesus then said He was praying not only for His disciples, but also for every future believer who would come to believe in Him through their message.
These verses remind believers that Christ knew there would be many future believers who would come to believe in Him through the work of His disciples. One Bible commentary I read noted that Jesus knew His work would endure. He didn't have a vague hope about what the Holy Spirit would do through His disciples and future believers. Another Bible commentary noted that Jesus models for believers the importance of intercessory prayer. Christ prayed for and interceded on behalf of His future followers.
These verses show me the personal care and concern Christ had for His disciples and all His future believers. Jesus knew that Father-God had sent Him into the world and that He would give Himself as a sacrifice so that those who believed in Him could receive salvation. Christ also displayed complete faith and confidence that Father-God's plan would continue through His death and resurrection and through the work of His disciples as they spread His message. When I read these verses, I know that Jesus cares for me just as He cared for His first disciples. I am one of those future believers He was praying for, and that makes His prayer feel deeply personal to me.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who cares for all believers just as He cared for His first disciples—this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer. Tell Him you trust Him and desire to walk with Him. He is faithful, and He will meet you exactly where you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Day 264 Bible Readings - John 14:16-17 (NLT)
John 13-15, Psalm 109
John 14:16-17 (NLT)
“And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, who will never leave you. He is the Holy Spirit, who leads into all truth. The world cannot receive him, because it isn’t looking for him and doesn’t recognize him. But you know him, because he lives with you now and later will be in you.”
In John 14:16–17, Jesus knew His disciples were troubled because He had told them He was leaving. Christ reassured them and said He would ask Father-God to send them another “Helper” who would never leave them. The Helper is the Holy Spirit, whom Jesus called the Spirit of truth. Jesus told His disciples that the Holy Spirit lived with them and would later be in them.
The ancient Greek word translated as “Helper” is paraklētos, which can describe someone called alongside to help, such as an advocate, counselor, or intercessor. One Bible commentary I read noted that Jesus understood His followers would need Father-God's presence and power to keep His commandments; they would need more help when He was gone, not less. Jesus promised that through the Holy Spirit, His followers would not be left alone as they lived the Christian life. The Holy Spirit would remain with them permanently, not temporarily.
I heard Evangelist Jonathan Shuttlesworth declare that you cannot believe in what you are not taught. Until I joined my new church, there wasn't much emphasis on the Holy Spirit and His potential role in the life of a Christian believer. The other churches I attended mentioned the Holy Spirit, but mostly in passing when He appeared in the Scriptures being taught. I believe the Holy Spirit has always been in my life, but I didn't recognize Him. I only knew that every so often I seemed to receive guidance from the Lord. But now I know more about the Holy Spirit, and at every church service, my pastor expands my knowledge of this Helper whom Jesus promised in these verses. Because of what I am learning, my awareness of the Holy Spirit's role in my life has expanded as well, and it does feel like I have Jesus beside me every day, helping me live my Christian life.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who promised us the Helper, the Holy Spirit, so that we would not have to live the Christian life alone—this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer. Tell Him you trust Him and desire to walk with Him. He is faithful, and He will meet you exactly where you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
John 14:16-17 (NLT)
“And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, who will never leave you. He is the Holy Spirit, who leads into all truth. The world cannot receive him, because it isn’t looking for him and doesn’t recognize him. But you know him, because he lives with you now and later will be in you.”
In John 14:16–17, Jesus knew His disciples were troubled because He had told them He was leaving. Christ reassured them and said He would ask Father-God to send them another “Helper” who would never leave them. The Helper is the Holy Spirit, whom Jesus called the Spirit of truth. Jesus told His disciples that the Holy Spirit lived with them and would later be in them.
The ancient Greek word translated as “Helper” is paraklētos, which can describe someone called alongside to help, such as an advocate, counselor, or intercessor. One Bible commentary I read noted that Jesus understood His followers would need Father-God's presence and power to keep His commandments; they would need more help when He was gone, not less. Jesus promised that through the Holy Spirit, His followers would not be left alone as they lived the Christian life. The Holy Spirit would remain with them permanently, not temporarily.
I heard Evangelist Jonathan Shuttlesworth declare that you cannot believe in what you are not taught. Until I joined my new church, there wasn't much emphasis on the Holy Spirit and His potential role in the life of a Christian believer. The other churches I attended mentioned the Holy Spirit, but mostly in passing when He appeared in the Scriptures being taught. I believe the Holy Spirit has always been in my life, but I didn't recognize Him. I only knew that every so often I seemed to receive guidance from the Lord. But now I know more about the Holy Spirit, and at every church service, my pastor expands my knowledge of this Helper whom Jesus promised in these verses. Because of what I am learning, my awareness of the Holy Spirit's role in my life has expanded as well, and it does feel like I have Jesus beside me every day, helping me live my Christian life.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who promised us the Helper, the Holy Spirit, so that we would not have to live the Christian life alone—this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer. Tell Him you trust Him and desire to walk with Him. He is faithful, and He will meet you exactly where you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Day 263 Bible Readings - John 12:35-36 (NLT)
John 11-12, Psalm 108
John 12:35-36 (NLT)
“Jesus replied, ‘My light will shine for you just a little longer. Walk in the light while you can, so the darkness will not overtake you. Those who walk in the darkness cannot see where they are going. Put your trust in the light while there is still time; then you will become children of the light.’”
In John 12:35–36, Jesus replied to the crowd after they questioned Him about how the Messiah could live forever when He had told them about His coming death. Christ told the crowd to believe in the light while they still had the opportunity. If they continued walking in darkness, they would not know where they were going. Jesus told the crowd to put their trust in the light so they could become children of light.
These verses remind believers of the urgency of following Christ. When we believe in the Lord, we no longer have to walk in spiritual darkness without direction. Through the guidance of the Holy Spirit, Father-God provides direction and helps us discern the path He wants us to follow. Believing in Christ also gives us a new identity as children of light, whose lives should increasingly reflect the character of the Lord.
What I like about these verses is that they reinforce my belief that the Lord has always been the light in my life. The guidance of the Holy Spirit has helped me overcome the darkness that I sometimes feel in my life. The Holy Spirit has also provided me with direction in my decisions and actions when I prayed for guidance, and sometimes even when I didn't ask for the Lord's help. The light of the Lord has also helped me develop what Paul describes in Ephesians 5 as the fruit of light: goodness, righteousness, and truth. These verses also remind me of one of my favorite verses in the Bible: “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it” (John 1:5).
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who brings light to the world so we no longer have to walk in darkness—this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer. Tell Him you trust Him and desire to walk with Him. He is faithful, and He will meet you exactly where you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
John 12:35-36 (NLT)
“Jesus replied, ‘My light will shine for you just a little longer. Walk in the light while you can, so the darkness will not overtake you. Those who walk in the darkness cannot see where they are going. Put your trust in the light while there is still time; then you will become children of the light.’”
In John 12:35–36, Jesus replied to the crowd after they questioned Him about how the Messiah could live forever when He had told them about His coming death. Christ told the crowd to believe in the light while they still had the opportunity. If they continued walking in darkness, they would not know where they were going. Jesus told the crowd to put their trust in the light so they could become children of light.
These verses remind believers of the urgency of following Christ. When we believe in the Lord, we no longer have to walk in spiritual darkness without direction. Through the guidance of the Holy Spirit, Father-God provides direction and helps us discern the path He wants us to follow. Believing in Christ also gives us a new identity as children of light, whose lives should increasingly reflect the character of the Lord.
What I like about these verses is that they reinforce my belief that the Lord has always been the light in my life. The guidance of the Holy Spirit has helped me overcome the darkness that I sometimes feel in my life. The Holy Spirit has also provided me with direction in my decisions and actions when I prayed for guidance, and sometimes even when I didn't ask for the Lord's help. The light of the Lord has also helped me develop what Paul describes in Ephesians 5 as the fruit of light: goodness, righteousness, and truth. These verses also remind me of one of my favorite verses in the Bible: “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it” (John 1:5).
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who brings light to the world so we no longer have to walk in darkness—this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer. Tell Him you trust Him and desire to walk with Him. He is faithful, and He will meet you exactly where you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
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