Luke 21-22, Psalm 119:97-128
Luke 21:2-4 (NLT)
“Then a poor widow came by and dropped in two small coins. ‘I tell you the truth,’ Jesus said, ‘this poor widow has given more than all the rest of them. For they have given a tiny part of their surplus, but she, poor as she is, has given everything she has.’”
In Luke 21:2–4, we read the well-known story of the poor widow who dropped two small coins into the collection box, compared with the rich people who had given their gifts before her. Jesus praised the widow because He knew she had given everything she had to live on. The others had given only a small part of their surplus wealth.
When I read these verses, money or tithing did not come to my mind, even though preachers often use these verses when teaching about giving. Instead, the widow's willingness to give everything made me think about surrendering my beliefs to the Lord. Her actions made me consider what it means to place even the things that make me feel secure into Father-God's hands. For me, that includes being willing to surrender beliefs about myself, my life, security, and what I think I need in order to be okay, and allowing the Lord to change those beliefs.
I thought about the night when I decided to surrender everything I believed about life to the Lord. Tears welled up in my eyes as I released years of beliefs that I wasn't sure were true anymore. Then I felt peace descend on me, and I sensed the Holy Spirit working in the places in my thinking that I had surrendered. The next day, I woke up with a sense of urgency to do things I had been putting off. Throughout the day, I felt that I had more motivation instead of the usual sense of laziness I often felt. By surrendering beliefs I held about myself, I had become more receptive to the Holy Spirit's guidance and work in my life. And when I'm ready, I will surrender more beliefs to the Lord because I have a lifetime of beliefs to surrender to Father-God.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One we can trust enough to surrender our lives and deeply held beliefs to—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 06, 2026
Monday, October 05, 2026
Day 276 Bible Readings - Luke 19:43-44 (NLT)
Luke 19-20, Psalm 119:65-96
Luke 19:43-44 (NLT)
“Before long your enemies will build ramparts against your walls and encircle you and close in on you from every side. They will crush you into the ground, and your children with you. Your enemies will not leave a single stone in place, because you did not recognize it when God visited you.”
In Luke 19:43–44, Jesus prophesies about the destruction of Jerusalem. He tells them that their enemies will build an embankment against the city, surround it, and close in on it from every side. The enemy will crush the city and its inhabitants, including their children, and will not leave one stone upon another. Then Christ concludes that this destruction will take place because Jerusalem did not recognize the time when Father-God came to them through Him.
One Bible commentary I read noted that Christ's prophecy about the destruction of Jerusalem was remarkably accurate because He predicted several specific aspects of the Roman attack on Jerusalem in AD 70. Jesus predicted the building of an embankment, the surrounding and siege of Jerusalem, the destruction of the city, and the killing of its inhabitants. The Romans ultimately destroyed Jerusalem and the Temple.
These verses remind me that I can rely on the accuracy and reliability of Bible prophecy. I can trust in the fulfillment of the Lord's Word and His purposes for the world and trust Him with His purpose for my life. One Bible commentary I read noted that ignoring Father-God's call and presence can lead to spiritual and sometimes physical consequences. Jerusalem rejected Christ and failed to recognize the time of His visitation, and judgment followed. I know that when I didn't follow or ignored the guidance of the Holy Spirit, there were spiritual consequences and sometimes physical consequences from my choices. Now that I seek to follow the Holy Spirit's guidance, I experience more peace in my life, and I avoid some of the problems that came from relying only on my own judgment.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One whose words are trustworthy and whose guidance we can rely upon—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.
Luke 19:43-44 (NLT)
“Before long your enemies will build ramparts against your walls and encircle you and close in on you from every side. They will crush you into the ground, and your children with you. Your enemies will not leave a single stone in place, because you did not recognize it when God visited you.”
In Luke 19:43–44, Jesus prophesies about the destruction of Jerusalem. He tells them that their enemies will build an embankment against the city, surround it, and close in on it from every side. The enemy will crush the city and its inhabitants, including their children, and will not leave one stone upon another. Then Christ concludes that this destruction will take place because Jerusalem did not recognize the time when Father-God came to them through Him.
One Bible commentary I read noted that Christ's prophecy about the destruction of Jerusalem was remarkably accurate because He predicted several specific aspects of the Roman attack on Jerusalem in AD 70. Jesus predicted the building of an embankment, the surrounding and siege of Jerusalem, the destruction of the city, and the killing of its inhabitants. The Romans ultimately destroyed Jerusalem and the Temple.
These verses remind me that I can rely on the accuracy and reliability of Bible prophecy. I can trust in the fulfillment of the Lord's Word and His purposes for the world and trust Him with His purpose for my life. One Bible commentary I read noted that ignoring Father-God's call and presence can lead to spiritual and sometimes physical consequences. Jerusalem rejected Christ and failed to recognize the time of His visitation, and judgment followed. I know that when I didn't follow or ignored the guidance of the Holy Spirit, there were spiritual consequences and sometimes physical consequences from my choices. Now that I seek to follow the Holy Spirit's guidance, I experience more peace in my life, and I avoid some of the problems that came from relying only on my own judgment.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One whose words are trustworthy and whose guidance we can rely upon—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.
Sunday, October 04, 2026
Day 275 Bible Readings - Luke 18:16-17 (NLT)
Luke 17-18, Psalm 119:33-64
Luke 18:16-17 (NLT)
“Then Jesus called for the children and said to the disciples, ‘Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of God belongs to those who are like these children. I tell you the truth, anyone who doesn’t receive the Kingdom of God like a child will never enter it.’”
In Luke 18:16–17, Jesus told the disciples to let the children come to Him after the disciples scolded the parents for bringing their children so Jesus could touch and bless them. Then Jesus said the Kingdom of Father-God belongs to those who receive it like a child. Children cannot depend on their position or achievements to earn what they need. They are naturally dependent upon others and receive what is given to them with trust and openness.
One Bible commentary I read noted that children receive blessings without trying to make themselves worthy of them or pretending they don't need them. Children have a capacity for trust and receptiveness that adults can sometimes lose. Children depend on their parents for guidance, provision, protection, and strength. They cannot provide everything they need for themselves. In the same way, believers need to recognize their dependence upon Father-God. Another Bible commentary noted that entrance into the Lord's Kingdom is impossible for those who insist upon being self-reliant and proud.
I was watching a revival with Evangelist Cody Jones, and he said that when he blessed the children at the church, they received more from him than some of the people who heard him preach. His observation reminded me of these verses and of how readily children can receive what is offered to them. I have a lifetime of experiences that taught me not to trust people, and it takes a daily surrender of everything I think I know to the Lord for me to develop that kind of childlike trust in Father-God. But I know that reading the Bible daily and reflecting on what I read helps me deepen my trust in the Lord because the Bible is full of examples of Father-God's character, care, and faithfulness to His people.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who teaches us to receive the Kingdom of Father-God with the trust and dependence of a child—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.
Luke 18:16-17 (NLT)
“Then Jesus called for the children and said to the disciples, ‘Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of God belongs to those who are like these children. I tell you the truth, anyone who doesn’t receive the Kingdom of God like a child will never enter it.’”
In Luke 18:16–17, Jesus told the disciples to let the children come to Him after the disciples scolded the parents for bringing their children so Jesus could touch and bless them. Then Jesus said the Kingdom of Father-God belongs to those who receive it like a child. Children cannot depend on their position or achievements to earn what they need. They are naturally dependent upon others and receive what is given to them with trust and openness.
One Bible commentary I read noted that children receive blessings without trying to make themselves worthy of them or pretending they don't need them. Children have a capacity for trust and receptiveness that adults can sometimes lose. Children depend on their parents for guidance, provision, protection, and strength. They cannot provide everything they need for themselves. In the same way, believers need to recognize their dependence upon Father-God. Another Bible commentary noted that entrance into the Lord's Kingdom is impossible for those who insist upon being self-reliant and proud.
I was watching a revival with Evangelist Cody Jones, and he said that when he blessed the children at the church, they received more from him than some of the people who heard him preach. His observation reminded me of these verses and of how readily children can receive what is offered to them. I have a lifetime of experiences that taught me not to trust people, and it takes a daily surrender of everything I think I know to the Lord for me to develop that kind of childlike trust in Father-God. But I know that reading the Bible daily and reflecting on what I read helps me deepen my trust in the Lord because the Bible is full of examples of Father-God's character, care, and faithfulness to His people.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who teaches us to receive the Kingdom of Father-God with the trust and dependence of a child—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.
Day 274 Bible Readings for October 3 - Luke 14:10-11 (NLT)
Luke 14-16, Psalm 119:1-32
Luke 14:10-11 (NLT)
“‘Instead, take the lowest place at the foot of the table. Then when your host sees you, he will come and say, ‘Friend, we have a better place for you!’ Then you will be honored in front of all the other guests. For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.’”
In Luke 14:10–11, Jesus spoke to the guests at a meal in the home of a Pharisee about humility. Christ told them to choose the lowest seat. The host had the authority to assign places at the table, and the person who chose a lower place might then be invited by the host to move to a place of greater honor in front of the other guests. Jesus then said that those who exalt themselves will be humbled, but those who humble themselves will be exalted.
One Bible commentary I read noted that believers need to be content with whatever place the Lord allows them to have. When a believer willingly accepts a lower place, they avoid thinking too highly of themselves. Another Bible commentary I read noted that the honor we seek should not come from people but from Father-God. Jesus wants believers to demonstrate humility in their actions and social interactions. Exalting oneself is an expression of pride, while humility allows us to leave our position and recognition in Father-God's hands. Exaltation should come from Father-God and in His timing.
What stood out to me in these verses is that when a person thinks too highly of themselves, it can be a form of pride that seeks to secure status from the world rather than from the Lord. Father-God knows our true worth and sees the heart of each follower. I need to seek honor from the Lord rather than from people or the world and trust Father-God with how and when He chooses to honor me. I don't need to elevate myself because I can trust Father-God with my place and purpose.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who teaches us to walk in humility and trust Father-God with our place and purpose—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.
Luke 14:10-11 (NLT)
“‘Instead, take the lowest place at the foot of the table. Then when your host sees you, he will come and say, ‘Friend, we have a better place for you!’ Then you will be honored in front of all the other guests. For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.’”
In Luke 14:10–11, Jesus spoke to the guests at a meal in the home of a Pharisee about humility. Christ told them to choose the lowest seat. The host had the authority to assign places at the table, and the person who chose a lower place might then be invited by the host to move to a place of greater honor in front of the other guests. Jesus then said that those who exalt themselves will be humbled, but those who humble themselves will be exalted.
One Bible commentary I read noted that believers need to be content with whatever place the Lord allows them to have. When a believer willingly accepts a lower place, they avoid thinking too highly of themselves. Another Bible commentary I read noted that the honor we seek should not come from people but from Father-God. Jesus wants believers to demonstrate humility in their actions and social interactions. Exalting oneself is an expression of pride, while humility allows us to leave our position and recognition in Father-God's hands. Exaltation should come from Father-God and in His timing.
What stood out to me in these verses is that when a person thinks too highly of themselves, it can be a form of pride that seeks to secure status from the world rather than from the Lord. Father-God knows our true worth and sees the heart of each follower. I need to seek honor from the Lord rather than from people or the world and trust Father-God with how and when He chooses to honor me. I don't need to elevate myself because I can trust Father-God with my place and purpose.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who teaches us to walk in humility and trust Father-God with our place and purpose—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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