Romans 3-4, Psalm 134
Romans 4:19-21 (NLT)
“And Abraham’s faith did not weaken, even though, at about 100 years of age, he figured his body was as good as dead—and so was Sarah’s womb. Abraham never wavered in believing God’s promise. In fact, his faith grew stronger, and in this he brought glory to God. He was fully convinced that God is able to do whatever he promises.”
In Romans 4:19–21, Paul spoke about the faith of Abraham in his letter to the church in Rome. Paul wrote that Abraham's faith in what the Lord promised him did not waver, even though the physical reality of both him and Sarah made the birth of a child impossible. Paul wrote that Abraham's faith did not weaken but was strengthened. Abraham was fully persuaded that Father-God was able to do whatever He promised.
What struck me about these verses that I've read and heard so many times is the physical impossibility of Abraham and Sarah having a child. Abraham was about one hundred years old, and Sarah was decades past her childbearing years. But Abraham's faith in the Lord was absolute. Abraham was fully convinced that if Father-God promised he would have a child with Sarah, then that promise would come true sooner or later. Paul even acknowledged in these verses that Abraham did not deny the reality of his age and that, at one hundred years of age, “he was as good as dead.”
Bible scholars tell us that Abraham was seventy-five years old when the Lord promised to make him a great nation. Abraham had to wait twenty-five years before Sarah bore him a son, and Paul tells us Abraham's faith grew stronger, not weaker. Abraham's faith grew over time, and a Bible commentary I read noted that Abraham did not wait passively for the Lord's promise. Abraham's faith was demonstrated by his actions, and Paul tells us that Abraham continued to give glory to the Lord as he trusted Him to fulfill His promise. There are a few things in my life that I believe the Lord has promised me that have not yet come to pass, but reading these verses strengthens my faith that Father-God will do whatever He has promised me.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who is faithful to His promises to His people—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, October 23, 2026
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Day 293 Bible Readings - Romans 1:1-2 (NLT)
Romans 1-2, Psalm 133
Romans 1:1-2 (NLT)
"This letter is from Paul, a slave of Christ Jesus, chosen by God to be an apostle and sent out to preach his Good News. God promised this Good News long ago through his prophets in the holy Scriptures.”
In Romans 1:1–2, Paul wrote to the church in Rome, first introducing himself as a slave of Jesus Christ. Then Paul says he was chosen by the Lord to be an apostle and sent out to preach the teachings of Jesus Christ. Paul had been preaching for approximately twenty years when he wrote this letter. Paul says that the Lord promised the Good News through His prophets and their writings in the Old Testament.
What struck me about these verses is how Paul introduced himself as a “slave” of Jesus Christ. Paul used the Greek word “doulos,” which means bondservant or slave. One Bible commentary I read noted that Paul identified himself as a servant because he knew his life was fully surrendered to the Lord. Paul could have called himself a leader or scholar, but he did not. In Galatians 1:10, Paul explained further why he used the word slave/servant: “Obviously, I’m not trying to win the approval of people, but of God. If pleasing people were my goal, I would not be Christ’s servant.” Another Bible commentary noted that by using the word “doulos,” Paul was saying his submission to the Lord was one he gladly embraced.
I love how Paul, after preaching for approximately twenty years, called himself a servant of the Lord. He had an impressive track record of planting churches by this time, but Paul was still humble and dedicated to the Lord. Paul's humility reminds me of what John the Baptist said about Jesus Christ: “He must become greater and greater, and I must become less and less.” (John 3:30). Both men understood that their ministries were about glorifying the Lord, not themselves. Paul’s attitude of being a servant models for believers the attitude to have when doing the Lord’s work. One Bible commentary I read noted that Paul had surrendered his personal agenda to the Lordship of Jesus Christ and anchored his identity in belonging to Jesus. I pray that I have Paul’s attitude when I serve in church, work at crusades, and do the work that I feel the Lord has called me to do.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One in whom we can anchor our life and identity—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.
Romans 1:1-2 (NLT)
"This letter is from Paul, a slave of Christ Jesus, chosen by God to be an apostle and sent out to preach his Good News. God promised this Good News long ago through his prophets in the holy Scriptures.”
In Romans 1:1–2, Paul wrote to the church in Rome, first introducing himself as a slave of Jesus Christ. Then Paul says he was chosen by the Lord to be an apostle and sent out to preach the teachings of Jesus Christ. Paul had been preaching for approximately twenty years when he wrote this letter. Paul says that the Lord promised the Good News through His prophets and their writings in the Old Testament.
What struck me about these verses is how Paul introduced himself as a “slave” of Jesus Christ. Paul used the Greek word “doulos,” which means bondservant or slave. One Bible commentary I read noted that Paul identified himself as a servant because he knew his life was fully surrendered to the Lord. Paul could have called himself a leader or scholar, but he did not. In Galatians 1:10, Paul explained further why he used the word slave/servant: “Obviously, I’m not trying to win the approval of people, but of God. If pleasing people were my goal, I would not be Christ’s servant.” Another Bible commentary noted that by using the word “doulos,” Paul was saying his submission to the Lord was one he gladly embraced.
I love how Paul, after preaching for approximately twenty years, called himself a servant of the Lord. He had an impressive track record of planting churches by this time, but Paul was still humble and dedicated to the Lord. Paul's humility reminds me of what John the Baptist said about Jesus Christ: “He must become greater and greater, and I must become less and less.” (John 3:30). Both men understood that their ministries were about glorifying the Lord, not themselves. Paul’s attitude of being a servant models for believers the attitude to have when doing the Lord’s work. One Bible commentary I read noted that Paul had surrendered his personal agenda to the Lordship of Jesus Christ and anchored his identity in belonging to Jesus. I pray that I have Paul’s attitude when I serve in church, work at crusades, and do the work that I feel the Lord has called me to do.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One in whom we can anchor our life and identity—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, October 21, 2026
Day 292 Bible Readings - Acts 27:8-10 (NLT)
Acts 27-28, Psalm 132
Acts 27:8-10 (NLT)
“As it happened, Publius’s father was ill with fever and dysentery. Paul went in and prayed for him, and laying his hands on him, he healed him. Then all the other sick people on the island came and were healed. As a result we were showered with honors, and when the time came to sail, people supplied us with everything we would need for the trip.”
In Acts 28:8–10, while shipwrecked on Malta, Paul healed the father of Publius, a leading citizen of the island, who was ill with fever and dysentery. Paul prayed and laid his hands on him. After this healing miracle, all the other sick people on the island came to Paul and were healed. When Paul and the Roman soldiers were ready to leave Malta, the people showered them with honors and supplied everything they needed for the journey to Rome.
What I love about these verses is that they show the power of one healing miracle. Paul healed the father of Publius, an important man on the island of Malta. When the people on the island heard of the healing miracle, they brought their sick to Paul, and he healed them. One Bible commentary I read noted that Paul's healings confirmed that the Lord's power was working through Paul to give public witness to the teachings of Jesus Christ. Paul healed everyone who came to him, demonstrating to the people of Malta the Lord's compassion and care for all people, regardless of their background or location.
Another Bible commentary noted that Paul's healing miracles authenticated Paul's message before he preached verbally to the people of Malta. Paul's first healing miracle opened doors for his wider ministry. When I first joined my church, it was the healing miracles that I saw with my own eyes that convinced me there was a “move of God” going on in this church. It made me feel like I was in an “Acts of the Apostles” type of church where the Holy Spirit was present, and I would learn how to be in a covenant relationship with Father-God.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who is still alive and present for His people—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.
Acts 27:8-10 (NLT)
“As it happened, Publius’s father was ill with fever and dysentery. Paul went in and prayed for him, and laying his hands on him, he healed him. Then all the other sick people on the island came and were healed. As a result we were showered with honors, and when the time came to sail, people supplied us with everything we would need for the trip.”
In Acts 28:8–10, while shipwrecked on Malta, Paul healed the father of Publius, a leading citizen of the island, who was ill with fever and dysentery. Paul prayed and laid his hands on him. After this healing miracle, all the other sick people on the island came to Paul and were healed. When Paul and the Roman soldiers were ready to leave Malta, the people showered them with honors and supplied everything they needed for the journey to Rome.
What I love about these verses is that they show the power of one healing miracle. Paul healed the father of Publius, an important man on the island of Malta. When the people on the island heard of the healing miracle, they brought their sick to Paul, and he healed them. One Bible commentary I read noted that Paul's healings confirmed that the Lord's power was working through Paul to give public witness to the teachings of Jesus Christ. Paul healed everyone who came to him, demonstrating to the people of Malta the Lord's compassion and care for all people, regardless of their background or location.
Another Bible commentary noted that Paul's healing miracles authenticated Paul's message before he preached verbally to the people of Malta. Paul's first healing miracle opened doors for his wider ministry. When I first joined my church, it was the healing miracles that I saw with my own eyes that convinced me there was a “move of God” going on in this church. It made me feel like I was in an “Acts of the Apostles” type of church where the Holy Spirit was present, and I would learn how to be in a covenant relationship with Father-God.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who is still alive and present for His people—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, October 20, 2026
Day 291 Bible Readings - Acts 26:30-32 (NLT)
Acts 25-26, Psalm 131
Acts 26:30-32 (NLT)
“Then the king, the governor, Bernice, and all the others stood and left. As they went out, they talked it over and agreed, ‘This man hasn’t done anything to deserve death or imprisonment.’ And Agrippa said to Festus, ‘He could have been set free if he hadn’t appealed to Caesar.’”
In Acts 26:30–32, King Agrippa, Bernice, and Festus discussed Paul's hearing and his defense of his faith and testimony. They agreed that they found no grounds for the charges against Paul and no offense worthy of imprisonment or death. But since Paul had exercised his right as a Roman citizen to plead his case before Caesar, they needed to send him to Rome.
One Bible commentary I read noted that in Acts 23:11, the Lord said to Paul, “Take courage! As you have testified about me in Jerusalem, so you must also testify in Rome.” The commentary also noted that Paul invoked his right as a Roman citizen because he was facing plots to kill him and a biased council, and this was a way to escape the danger. But Paul's appeal to appear before Caesar also fulfilled what the Lord had told him earlier about testifying in Rome. The Lord gave Paul a prophecy that would come true through a legal process, which shows that Father-God intended for Paul to testify in Rome. Another Bible commentary noted that earthly decisions made by humans can serve the Lord's sovereign purpose in fulfilling His plan for Paul to preach before kings (Acts 9:15).
Another Bible commentary I read noted that Paul might have been set free had he not asserted his rights as a Roman citizen. But I think Paul was obedient to the Lord's words and plan for his life. Paul also admitted in Romans 1:9–13 that he had a desire to visit the Christian community in Rome. I love that the plan and words of the Lord were being fulfilled through the opposition to Paul's preaching. If the Jewish leaders had not been so adamant about bringing Paul to trial, Paul might not have had this opportunity to go to Rome to testify. These verses tell me that the Lord's plan for my life can be fulfilled in ways that I cannot even imagine.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who has a plan for the world and your life that will always come to pass—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.
Acts 26:30-32 (NLT)
“Then the king, the governor, Bernice, and all the others stood and left. As they went out, they talked it over and agreed, ‘This man hasn’t done anything to deserve death or imprisonment.’ And Agrippa said to Festus, ‘He could have been set free if he hadn’t appealed to Caesar.’”
In Acts 26:30–32, King Agrippa, Bernice, and Festus discussed Paul's hearing and his defense of his faith and testimony. They agreed that they found no grounds for the charges against Paul and no offense worthy of imprisonment or death. But since Paul had exercised his right as a Roman citizen to plead his case before Caesar, they needed to send him to Rome.
One Bible commentary I read noted that in Acts 23:11, the Lord said to Paul, “Take courage! As you have testified about me in Jerusalem, so you must also testify in Rome.” The commentary also noted that Paul invoked his right as a Roman citizen because he was facing plots to kill him and a biased council, and this was a way to escape the danger. But Paul's appeal to appear before Caesar also fulfilled what the Lord had told him earlier about testifying in Rome. The Lord gave Paul a prophecy that would come true through a legal process, which shows that Father-God intended for Paul to testify in Rome. Another Bible commentary noted that earthly decisions made by humans can serve the Lord's sovereign purpose in fulfilling His plan for Paul to preach before kings (Acts 9:15).
Another Bible commentary I read noted that Paul might have been set free had he not asserted his rights as a Roman citizen. But I think Paul was obedient to the Lord's words and plan for his life. Paul also admitted in Romans 1:9–13 that he had a desire to visit the Christian community in Rome. I love that the plan and words of the Lord were being fulfilled through the opposition to Paul's preaching. If the Jewish leaders had not been so adamant about bringing Paul to trial, Paul might not have had this opportunity to go to Rome to testify. These verses tell me that the Lord's plan for my life can be fulfilled in ways that I cannot even imagine.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who has a plan for the world and your life that will always come to pass—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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