1 Samuel 1-3, Psalm 78
1 Samuel 3:7-9 (NLT)
“Samuel did not yet know the Lord because he had never had a message from the Lord before. So the Lord called a third time, and once more Samuel got up and went to Eli. ‘Here I am. Did you call me?’ Then Eli realized it was the Lord who was calling the boy. So he said to Samuel, ‘Go and lie down again, and if someone calls again, say, “Speak, Lord, your servant is listening.” So Samuel went back to bed.”
In 1 Samuel 3:7–9, we see through Samuel’s story that knowing about the Lord is different from having a personal relationship and revelation from Him. Samuel was serving in the temple under Eli, but he had not yet experienced the Lord’s voice in a personal way. He did not recognize that it was Father-God calling him. Eli guided Samuel and helped him understand that it was the Lord speaking to him.
These verses teach believers that, like Samuel, we cannot rely on knowledge alone. We need a personal relationship with the Lord so we can learn to recognize and discern His voice in our lives. Samuel’s story also shows that the Lord is patient—He calls more than once and waits for us to respond. Eli’s role highlights the importance of spiritual mentors who can guide us as we grow in our faith. Samuel also models humility and obedience, showing a willingness to listen and respond when he receives instruction.
I have never heard the Lord’s voice in the same way Samuel did, but I recognize that I have received guidance from the Holy Spirit throughout my life. For a long time, I did not understand that it was the Holy Spirit speaking to me. It was only after I began developing a deeper relationship with the Lord, and through the guidance I received in my spiritual walk, that I began to recognize His voice.
Like Samuel, I also questioned what I was hearing. But through daily reading of Scripture and reflections like this, I have learned to better discern the Holy Spirit’s guidance so I can align my life with the Lord’s will.
If these verses resonate with you — if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who guides us through the Holy Spirit — 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.
Saturday, March 21, 2026
Friday, March 20, 2026
Day 77 Bible Readings - Ruth 4:13-15 (NLT)
Ruth 1-4, Psalm 77
Ruth 4:13-15 (NLT)
“So Boaz took Ruth into his home, and she became his wife. When he slept with her, the Lord enabled her to become pregnant, and she gave birth to a son. Then the women of the town said to Naomi, ‘Praise the Lord, who has now provided a redeemer for your family! May this child be famous in Israel. May he restore your youth and care for you in your old age. For he is the son of your daughter-in-law who loves you and has been better to you than seven sons!’”
In Ruth 4:13–15, we see the restoration of Naomi and Ruth after their return to Bethlehem. Ruth married Boaz, a kinsman of Naomi. Though Ruth was a Moabite and had been married to Naomi’s deceased son, she chose to follow her mother-in-law back to Israel, embrace the Lord, and leave behind her former way of life. Boaz fulfilled the role of kinsman-redeemer by marrying Ruth and preserving the family line. Ruth later gave birth to a son, who became the grandfather of King David.
These verses show that the Lord cares deeply for His people and faithfully orchestrates events to fulfill His covenant promises. Father-God provides even in seasons of grief and uncertainty. Naomi once believed her life had become bitter after the loss of her husband and sons. Although she remained faithful to the Lord, she could not see how her suffering would lead to restoration.
One Bible commentary I read noted that Boaz can be seen as a type of Christ, because he redeemed and restored the lives of Naomi and Ruth. The Lord also honored Ruth’s faithfulness—both to Naomi and to Him—by blessing her with a son and including her in the lineage of King David.
These verses remind me that even when we cannot understand what God is doing, He is still at work. What feels like loss or delay may be part of a greater story of redemption that we cannot yet see.
If these verses resonate with you — if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who restores and renews what has been broken — 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.
Ruth 4:13-15 (NLT)
“So Boaz took Ruth into his home, and she became his wife. When he slept with her, the Lord enabled her to become pregnant, and she gave birth to a son. Then the women of the town said to Naomi, ‘Praise the Lord, who has now provided a redeemer for your family! May this child be famous in Israel. May he restore your youth and care for you in your old age. For he is the son of your daughter-in-law who loves you and has been better to you than seven sons!’”
In Ruth 4:13–15, we see the restoration of Naomi and Ruth after their return to Bethlehem. Ruth married Boaz, a kinsman of Naomi. Though Ruth was a Moabite and had been married to Naomi’s deceased son, she chose to follow her mother-in-law back to Israel, embrace the Lord, and leave behind her former way of life. Boaz fulfilled the role of kinsman-redeemer by marrying Ruth and preserving the family line. Ruth later gave birth to a son, who became the grandfather of King David.
These verses show that the Lord cares deeply for His people and faithfully orchestrates events to fulfill His covenant promises. Father-God provides even in seasons of grief and uncertainty. Naomi once believed her life had become bitter after the loss of her husband and sons. Although she remained faithful to the Lord, she could not see how her suffering would lead to restoration.
One Bible commentary I read noted that Boaz can be seen as a type of Christ, because he redeemed and restored the lives of Naomi and Ruth. The Lord also honored Ruth’s faithfulness—both to Naomi and to Him—by blessing her with a son and including her in the lineage of King David.
These verses remind me that even when we cannot understand what God is doing, He is still at work. What feels like loss or delay may be part of a greater story of redemption that we cannot yet see.
If these verses resonate with you — if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who restores and renews what has been broken — 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.
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Day 76 Bible Readings - Judges 21:23-25 (NLT)
Judges 19-21, Psalm 76
Judges 21:23-25 (NLT)
“So the men of Benjamin did as they were told. Each man caught one of the women as she danced in the celebration and carried her off to be his wife. They returned to their own land, and they rebuilt their towns and lived in them. Then the people of Israel departed by tribes and families, and they returned to their own homes. In those days Israel had no king; all the people did whatever seemed right in their own eyes.”
In Judges 21:23–25, we read about the aftermath of Israel’s war with the tribe of Benjamin. This conflict took place during a time when Israel had no judge or king to guide them. After the war, the men of Israel made an oath at Mizpah that they would not give their daughters in marriage to the Benjamites. However, only about 600 men from the tribe of Benjamin remained, and they had no wives. The people realized that the tribe was in danger of extinction.
Instead of seeking the Lord’s guidance, the people created their own solutions. One solution involved destroying the city of Jabesh Gilead and taking its young women. Another involved instructing the Benjamites to hide in the vineyards of Shiloh and take wives from among the daughters of Shiloh. The account concludes with the sobering observation that in those days Israel had no king, and everyone did what was right in their own eyes.
These verses remind me that when people turn away from the Lord and His ways, their decisions can lead to greater sin and destruction. The moral and spiritual decline of Israel nearly resulted in the loss of an entire tribe. This passage shows how dangerous it can be to rely solely on human reasoning when facing complex problems.
At the same time, it also reminds me that believers need the guidance of the Holy Spirit in every area of life. Even when situations are difficult, God’s wisdom leads to solutions that do not create further harm. Although the people acted on their own understanding, the Lord remained sovereign. Despite their flawed actions, He allowed the tribe of Benjamin to be preserved, showing His mercy even in the midst of human failure.
I have not faced a situation like this, but I have experienced what happens when I try to solve problems on my own without seeking the Lord. My solutions often led to more complications. But when I ask Father-God for guidance, the Holy Spirit leads me toward solutions that bring peace rather than additional problems.
If these verses resonate with you — if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One whose guidance leads to wisdom and peace — 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.
Judges 21:23-25 (NLT)
“So the men of Benjamin did as they were told. Each man caught one of the women as she danced in the celebration and carried her off to be his wife. They returned to their own land, and they rebuilt their towns and lived in them. Then the people of Israel departed by tribes and families, and they returned to their own homes. In those days Israel had no king; all the people did whatever seemed right in their own eyes.”
In Judges 21:23–25, we read about the aftermath of Israel’s war with the tribe of Benjamin. This conflict took place during a time when Israel had no judge or king to guide them. After the war, the men of Israel made an oath at Mizpah that they would not give their daughters in marriage to the Benjamites. However, only about 600 men from the tribe of Benjamin remained, and they had no wives. The people realized that the tribe was in danger of extinction.
Instead of seeking the Lord’s guidance, the people created their own solutions. One solution involved destroying the city of Jabesh Gilead and taking its young women. Another involved instructing the Benjamites to hide in the vineyards of Shiloh and take wives from among the daughters of Shiloh. The account concludes with the sobering observation that in those days Israel had no king, and everyone did what was right in their own eyes.
These verses remind me that when people turn away from the Lord and His ways, their decisions can lead to greater sin and destruction. The moral and spiritual decline of Israel nearly resulted in the loss of an entire tribe. This passage shows how dangerous it can be to rely solely on human reasoning when facing complex problems.
At the same time, it also reminds me that believers need the guidance of the Holy Spirit in every area of life. Even when situations are difficult, God’s wisdom leads to solutions that do not create further harm. Although the people acted on their own understanding, the Lord remained sovereign. Despite their flawed actions, He allowed the tribe of Benjamin to be preserved, showing His mercy even in the midst of human failure.
I have not faced a situation like this, but I have experienced what happens when I try to solve problems on my own without seeking the Lord. My solutions often led to more complications. But when I ask Father-God for guidance, the Holy Spirit leads me toward solutions that bring peace rather than additional problems.
If these verses resonate with you — if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One whose guidance leads to wisdom and peace — 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, March 18, 2026
Day 75 Bible Readings – Judges 17:5-6 (NLT)
Judges 16-18, Psalm 75
Judges 17:5-6 (NLT)
“Micah set up a shrine for the idol, and he made a sacred ephod and some household idols. Then he installed one of his sons as his personal priest. In those days Israel had no king; all the people did whatever seemed right in their own eyes.”
In Judges 17:5–6, we read about what happened when Israel had neither a king nor a judge to guide them. Micah established his own form of worship, including an ephod—a garment worn by priests—as well as household idols. He even appointed one of his sons as a priest. In doing this, Micah created a system of worship designed to serve himself rather than the Lord. He also blended elements of pagan practices into his religion.
These verses show that when there is no godly leadership and people do not seek the Lord’s guidance, they can drift into idolatry and create forms of worship that reflect their own desires. Micah’s man-made religion did not protect him. When the tribe of Dan came, they took what he had, including the idols he trusted in. Micah was left trying to recover his own “god,” revealing how powerless it truly was. This story reminds us that only the Lord is sovereign. The God of Abraham does not need to be defended or rescued.
I can see moments in my own life where I have been like Micah. At times, work became a kind of god for me. It gave me status, a temporary sense of security, and financial abundance. But like Micah’s idols, it could not provide lasting peace. I eventually realized that work was a false source of security. Only my covenant relationship with the Lord has brought me true peace, stability, and a lasting sense of security.
If these verses resonate with you — if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who is the true source of peace and security — 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.
If these verses resonate with you — if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who is the only true source of security and peace in your life — 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.
“Micah set up a shrine for the idol, and he made a sacred ephod and some household idols. Then he installed one of his sons as his personal priest. In those days Israel had no king; all the people did whatever seemed right in their own eyes.”
In Judges 17:5–6, we read about what happened when Israel had neither a king nor a judge to guide them. Micah established his own form of worship, including an ephod—a garment worn by priests—as well as household idols. He even appointed one of his sons as a priest. In doing this, Micah created a system of worship designed to serve himself rather than the Lord. He also blended elements of pagan practices into his religion.
These verses show that when there is no godly leadership and people do not seek the Lord’s guidance, they can drift into idolatry and create forms of worship that reflect their own desires. Micah’s man-made religion did not protect him. When the tribe of Dan came, they took what he had, including the idols he trusted in. Micah was left trying to recover his own “god,” revealing how powerless it truly was. This story reminds us that only the Lord is sovereign. The God of Abraham does not need to be defended or rescued.
I can see moments in my own life where I have been like Micah. At times, work became a kind of god for me. It gave me status, a temporary sense of security, and financial abundance. But like Micah’s idols, it could not provide lasting peace. I eventually realized that work was a false source of security. Only my covenant relationship with the Lord has brought me true peace, stability, and a lasting sense of security.
If these verses resonate with you — if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who is the true source of peace and security — 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.
If these verses resonate with you — if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who is the only true source of security and peace in your life — 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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