Acts 3-4, Psalm 120
Acts 4:13-14 (NLT)
“The members of the council were amazed when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, for they could see that they were ordinary men with no special training in the Scriptures. They also recognized them as men who had been with Jesus. But since they could see the man who had been healed standing right there among them, there was nothing the council could say.”
In Acts 4:13–14, the members of the council were surprised by how boldly Peter and John spoke about Jesus. They knew the two men had no formal religious training. What the council members didn't understand was that Jesus had opened the minds of Peter and John to understand the Scriptures and that they were also filled with the Holy Spirit. But the rulers couldn't deny that a miracle had been performed for a man who had been lame from birth and could now walk. They wanted to deny that the disciples of Jesus had performed a miracle through His power, but they couldn't because the healed man was standing right there with them.
These verses illustrate for believers the transforming power of Jesus Christ. First, Christ had opened the minds of the disciples to understand the Scriptures. Secondly, Peter and John were filled with the Holy Spirit, who gave them boldness to preach about the resurrection of Jesus Christ. One Bible commentary I read noted that these verses demonstrate the transforming effect of Christ on His disciples and the power of the Holy Spirit in giving Peter and John boldness.
What I liked about these verses is that we see the fruits of the Lord's power to transform the lives of those who believe in Him. Peter and John's understanding of the Scriptures had increased, and the Holy Spirit filled them with boldness to preach. I pray that the Holy Spirit will increase my understanding of Scripture and fill me with boldness to do the things that the Lord has planned for my life.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who gives us the Holy Spirit to help us accomplish His will—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.
Monday, October 12, 2026
Sunday, October 11, 2026
Day 279 Bible Readings for October 8 - Acts 1:24-25 (NLT)
Acts 1-2, Psalm 119:153-176
Acts 1:24-25 (NLT)
“Then they all prayed, ‘O Lord, you know every heart. Show us which of these men you have chosen as an apostle to replace Judas in this ministry, for he has deserted us and gone where he belongs.’”
In Acts 1:24–25, we see the disciples praying to the Lord about their decision to choose a replacement for Judas. The disciples had identified two men as candidates: Joseph called Barsabbas and Matthias. Both men met the requirements Peter had described for someone to become the next apostle. In their prayer, the disciples acknowledged that Father-God knows every heart and that the Lord had already chosen the man who would replace Judas.
One Bible commentary I read noted that the disciples' prayer about replacing Judas acknowledged that the church is established and led by the Lord, rather than simply by human votes or the charisma of individuals. The disciples modeled for believers the importance of praying before major decisions, especially decisions that shape ministry. They asked the Lord to reveal His choice for the new apostle.
What struck me about the disciples' prayer is that they trusted the Lord had already chosen the man to replace Judas, and they were praying that Father-God would reveal His choice to them. When I pray for something, most of the time, I already know what I want to happen. Their way of praying has inspired me to place more trust in Father-God's guidance rather than relying only on my own choices, and to pray that He reveal what He wants me to do. As I learn to do this, I believe it will help me become more aligned with the Lord's purposes for my life.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One whose guidance we can seek when making important decisions—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 1:24-25 (NLT)
“Then they all prayed, ‘O Lord, you know every heart. Show us which of these men you have chosen as an apostle to replace Judas in this ministry, for he has deserted us and gone where he belongs.’”
In Acts 1:24–25, we see the disciples praying to the Lord about their decision to choose a replacement for Judas. The disciples had identified two men as candidates: Joseph called Barsabbas and Matthias. Both men met the requirements Peter had described for someone to become the next apostle. In their prayer, the disciples acknowledged that Father-God knows every heart and that the Lord had already chosen the man who would replace Judas.
One Bible commentary I read noted that the disciples' prayer about replacing Judas acknowledged that the church is established and led by the Lord, rather than simply by human votes or the charisma of individuals. The disciples modeled for believers the importance of praying before major decisions, especially decisions that shape ministry. They asked the Lord to reveal His choice for the new apostle.
What struck me about the disciples' prayer is that they trusted the Lord had already chosen the man to replace Judas, and they were praying that Father-God would reveal His choice to them. When I pray for something, most of the time, I already know what I want to happen. Their way of praying has inspired me to place more trust in Father-God's guidance rather than relying only on my own choices, and to pray that He reveal what He wants me to do. As I learn to do this, I believe it will help me become more aligned with the Lord's purposes for my life.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One whose guidance we can seek when making important decisions—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 278 Bible Readings for October 7 - Luke 24:44-45 (NLT)
Luke 23-24, Psalm 119:129-152
Luke 24:44-45 (NLT)
“Then he said, ‘When I was with you before, I told you that everything written about me in the law of Moses and the prophets and in the Psalms must be fulfilled.’ Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures.”
In Luke 24:44–45, Jesus appeared to the disciples as the two men from Emmaus were telling the other disciples how Jesus had appeared to them. The disciples were frightened and thought they were seeing a ghost. Jesus asked them why they were frightened and showed them His hands and feet and the wounds from His crucifixion. Then Jesus reminded them that He had told them before about the things that would happen to Him, which were written in the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms. After that, Jesus opened the minds of the disciples so they could understand the Scriptures.
What I like about these verses is that Jesus opened the minds of the disciples so they could understand the Scriptures. Many, if not all, of the disciples would have been familiar with the Scriptures from childhood, and some may even have known passages by heart. But when Jesus spoke about what would happen to Him and referenced the Scriptures, the disciples didn't make the connection. Jesus had to open their minds so they could finally understand how the Old Testament Scriptures pointed to His life, suffering, death, and resurrection. When Jesus opened their minds, the disciples could also understand that Father-God had a sovereign plan from the beginning that was fulfilled through Jesus Christ.
When I read the Bible as part of my yearly reading plan, I know it helps open my mind to understand more about the Lord and His purposes. But I also enjoy discovering for myself the connections to Jesus that are in the Old Testament, since they remind me that Father-God is sovereign and has plans for the world. I also want to add to my prayers a request for the Holy Spirit to open my mind more fully to understand the Scriptures, deepen my trust in the Lord, and help me understand more about His purposes for my life and the world.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who opens our minds to understand the Scriptures and reveals Father-God's purposes—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 24:44-45 (NLT)
“Then he said, ‘When I was with you before, I told you that everything written about me in the law of Moses and the prophets and in the Psalms must be fulfilled.’ Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures.”
In Luke 24:44–45, Jesus appeared to the disciples as the two men from Emmaus were telling the other disciples how Jesus had appeared to them. The disciples were frightened and thought they were seeing a ghost. Jesus asked them why they were frightened and showed them His hands and feet and the wounds from His crucifixion. Then Jesus reminded them that He had told them before about the things that would happen to Him, which were written in the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms. After that, Jesus opened the minds of the disciples so they could understand the Scriptures.
What I like about these verses is that Jesus opened the minds of the disciples so they could understand the Scriptures. Many, if not all, of the disciples would have been familiar with the Scriptures from childhood, and some may even have known passages by heart. But when Jesus spoke about what would happen to Him and referenced the Scriptures, the disciples didn't make the connection. Jesus had to open their minds so they could finally understand how the Old Testament Scriptures pointed to His life, suffering, death, and resurrection. When Jesus opened their minds, the disciples could also understand that Father-God had a sovereign plan from the beginning that was fulfilled through Jesus Christ.
When I read the Bible as part of my yearly reading plan, I know it helps open my mind to understand more about the Lord and His purposes. But I also enjoy discovering for myself the connections to Jesus that are in the Old Testament, since they remind me that Father-God is sovereign and has plans for the world. I also want to add to my prayers a request for the Holy Spirit to open my mind more fully to understand the Scriptures, deepen my trust in the Lord, and help me understand more about His purposes for my life and the world.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who opens our minds to understand the Scriptures and reveals Father-God's purposes—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
Day 277 Bible Readings - Luke 21:2-4 (NLT)
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.
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.
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