2 Kings 8-11, Psalm 103
2 Kings 10:29-31 (NLT)
“He did not, however, destroy the gold calves at Bethel and Dan, with which Jeroboam son of Nebat had caused Israel to sin. Nonetheless the Lord said to Jehu, ‘You have done well in following my instructions to destroy the family of Ahab. Therefore, your descendants will be kings of Israel down to the fourth generation.’ But Jehu did not obey the Law of the Lord, the God of Israel, with all his heart. He refused to turn from the sins that Jeroboam had led Israel to commit.”
In 2 Kings 10:29–31, we read that Jehu did not fully obey the Lord. Father-God had anointed Jehu to eradicate Baal worship from Israel, and Jehu carried out that command. However, he did not remove the golden calves that Jeroboam had set up. Although Jehu obeyed in part, he did not turn fully away from all idolatry.
These verses show that partial obedience is not the same as complete obedience. The Lord desires full devotion, not selective obedience. True obedience requires a heart that is fully committed to Him, where our actions reflect that devotion. Jehu made outward reforms, but his heart did not fully turn toward the Lord.
At the same time, we also see the Lord’s mercy. Because Jehu obeyed in destroying the house of Ahab and removing Baal worship, God still rewarded him by allowing his descendants to reign to the fourth generation. This shows that while God honors obedience, He still calls us to something deeper—complete surrender.
These verses remind me of my own life before I was born again. I believed I had a strong relationship with the Lord because of my outward actions. I attended multiple services each week and was involved in prayer groups. From the outside, it looked like I was fully committed. But inwardly, I was distant from the Lord and did not have a relationship with the Holy Spirit. I was not following all of His commands, and I still had idols in my life.
After I was saved, my relationship with the Lord began to deepen. I became more aware of the areas in my life that were not aligned with Him and more intentional about removing those idols. As I developed a relationship with the Holy Spirit, I began to listen to and follow His guidance. Over time, my outward actions and inward devotion became aligned.
If these verses resonate with you — if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who calls us to wholehearted devotion — 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, April 15, 2026
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Day 102 Bible Readings - 2 Kings 4:43-44 (NLT)
2 Kings 4-7, Psalm 102
2 Kings 4:43-44 (NLT)
“‘What?’ his servant exclaimed. ‘Feed a hundred people with only this?’ But Elisha repeated, ‘Give it to the people so they can eat, for this is what the Lord says: Everyone will eat, and there will even be some left over!’ And when they gave it to the people, there was plenty for all and some left over, just as the Lord had promised.”
In 2 Kings 4:43–44, we read about a feeding miracle similar to when Jesus fed the five thousand. Elisha instructed that twenty loaves of bread and fresh grain be set before one hundred men. The servant questioned how it could be enough, but Elisha replied that the Lord had said they would eat and have some left over. Elisha trusted the Lord, and Father-God fulfilled His word—everyone ate, and there was food remaining.
I love these kinds of miracles, where there seems to be not enough, and the Lord provides more than enough. These verses remind believers that God not only meets our needs, but often exceeds them. Father-God is generous, and His provision is abundant for those who trust in Him.
This passage also reminded me of a prayer I prayed earlier this year. I asked the Lord for the opportunity to travel, hear powerful preaching, witness miracles, and still experience a meaningful time of rest. During one trip, I volunteered at my first three-day crusade. Afterward, I spent a day at the beach, enjoying the sun and the water. On my way home, I stopped at a place I had wanted to visit for a long time.
The Lord answered my prayer and gave me more than I had asked for. The beach day was unexpected, and I was also able to reconnect with friends I hadn’t seen in years. I visited four new cities and had the opportunity to serve in a way I had never experienced before. Looking back, I can see how the Lord provided not just what I requested, but even more.
If these verses resonate with you — if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who provides abundantly 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.
2 Kings 4:43-44 (NLT)
“‘What?’ his servant exclaimed. ‘Feed a hundred people with only this?’ But Elisha repeated, ‘Give it to the people so they can eat, for this is what the Lord says: Everyone will eat, and there will even be some left over!’ And when they gave it to the people, there was plenty for all and some left over, just as the Lord had promised.”
In 2 Kings 4:43–44, we read about a feeding miracle similar to when Jesus fed the five thousand. Elisha instructed that twenty loaves of bread and fresh grain be set before one hundred men. The servant questioned how it could be enough, but Elisha replied that the Lord had said they would eat and have some left over. Elisha trusted the Lord, and Father-God fulfilled His word—everyone ate, and there was food remaining.
I love these kinds of miracles, where there seems to be not enough, and the Lord provides more than enough. These verses remind believers that God not only meets our needs, but often exceeds them. Father-God is generous, and His provision is abundant for those who trust in Him.
This passage also reminded me of a prayer I prayed earlier this year. I asked the Lord for the opportunity to travel, hear powerful preaching, witness miracles, and still experience a meaningful time of rest. During one trip, I volunteered at my first three-day crusade. Afterward, I spent a day at the beach, enjoying the sun and the water. On my way home, I stopped at a place I had wanted to visit for a long time.
The Lord answered my prayer and gave me more than I had asked for. The beach day was unexpected, and I was also able to reconnect with friends I hadn’t seen in years. I visited four new cities and had the opportunity to serve in a way I had never experienced before. Looking back, I can see how the Lord provided not just what I requested, but even more.
If these verses resonate with you — if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who provides abundantly 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.
Monday, April 13, 2026
Day 101 Bible Readings - 2 Kings 3:16-17 (NLT)
2 Kings 1-3, Psalm 101
2 Kings 3:16-17 (NLT)
“and he said, ‘This is what the Lord says: This dry valley will be filled with pools of water! You will see neither wind nor rain, says the Lord, but this valley will be filled with water. You will have plenty for yourselves and your cattle and other animals.’”
In 2 Kings 3:16–17, the prophet Elisha tells King Joram of Israel that the Lord will fill the dry valley with water. This provision would be supernatural—they would not see wind or rain, yet there would be enough water for them, their livestock, and all their needs.
These verses remind believers that God sometimes calls us to prepare for His provision before we can see any evidence of it. The people had to trust the Lord enough to act in obedience, even when nothing in the natural world suggested that water was coming. Faith often requires preparation in advance of the blessing.
This passage shows that the Lord is not limited by natural conditions. He is sovereign and able to provide in ways that defy expectation. Our role is to trust Him and respond with obedience, even when His guidance does not fully make sense to us at the time.
I have experienced this in my own life. There have been times when the Holy Spirit guided me to do something that seemed contrary to my understanding, but later proved to be exactly right. One example that stands out is when I felt led to take my pension as a cash payout when I left a job. I knew I would lose a percentage by doing so, but I also knew from experience that ignoring the Holy Spirit’s guidance was not wise.
I chose to follow that guidance and moved the funds into my 401(k). A year later, the pension company managing my former employer’s plan went bankrupt, and many people lost their pensions. Although my former employer planned to reimburse employees, it would take years, and there was no certainty for those who had already left. Looking back, I can see that the Lord protected what I had been given—but I had to act in faith before I understood why.
If these verses resonate with you — if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who provides in ways we cannot always see — 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.
2 Kings 3:16-17 (NLT)
“and he said, ‘This is what the Lord says: This dry valley will be filled with pools of water! You will see neither wind nor rain, says the Lord, but this valley will be filled with water. You will have plenty for yourselves and your cattle and other animals.’”
In 2 Kings 3:16–17, the prophet Elisha tells King Joram of Israel that the Lord will fill the dry valley with water. This provision would be supernatural—they would not see wind or rain, yet there would be enough water for them, their livestock, and all their needs.
These verses remind believers that God sometimes calls us to prepare for His provision before we can see any evidence of it. The people had to trust the Lord enough to act in obedience, even when nothing in the natural world suggested that water was coming. Faith often requires preparation in advance of the blessing.
This passage shows that the Lord is not limited by natural conditions. He is sovereign and able to provide in ways that defy expectation. Our role is to trust Him and respond with obedience, even when His guidance does not fully make sense to us at the time.
I have experienced this in my own life. There have been times when the Holy Spirit guided me to do something that seemed contrary to my understanding, but later proved to be exactly right. One example that stands out is when I felt led to take my pension as a cash payout when I left a job. I knew I would lose a percentage by doing so, but I also knew from experience that ignoring the Holy Spirit’s guidance was not wise.
I chose to follow that guidance and moved the funds into my 401(k). A year later, the pension company managing my former employer’s plan went bankrupt, and many people lost their pensions. Although my former employer planned to reimburse employees, it would take years, and there was no certainty for those who had already left. Looking back, I can see that the Lord protected what I had been given—but I had to act in faith before I understood why.
If these verses resonate with you — if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who provides in ways we cannot always see — 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 100 Bible Readings for April 12- 1 Kings 21:27-29 (NLT)
1 Kings 20-22, Psalm 100
1 Kings 21:27-29 (NLT)
“But when Ahab heard this message, he tore his clothing, dressed in burlap, and fasted. He even slept in burlap and went about in deep mourning. Then another message from the Lord came to Elijah: ‘Do you see how Ahab has humbled himself before me? Because he has done this, I will not do what I promised during his lifetime. It will happen to his sons; I will destroy his dynasty.’”
In 1 Kings 21:27–29, King Ahab responds to the Lord’s judgment after taking Naboth’s vineyard. When Ahab heard the prophecy, he tore his clothes, put on sackcloth, and humbled himself. These were traditional expressions of grief and repentance. The Lord told Elijah that He had seen Ahab’s humility and, because of it, He would delay the judgment. Instead of bringing disaster during Ahab’s lifetime, it would come in the days of his sons.
These verses remind believers that even someone as wicked as Ahab can receive mercy when they humble themselves before the Lord. Ahab had given himself over to evil, including idol worship, yet God still responded to his repentance. The Lord made His judgment known, giving Ahab the opportunity to turn back to Him. When Ahab humbled himself, God showed mercy by delaying the consequence.
This passage reveals both the justice and mercy of God. His judgment is real, but His response to humility is compassionate. Repentance does not always remove consequences, but it can change how and when those consequences are experienced. The Lord’s desire is that people turn back to Him.
When I read these verses, I am reminded that the Lord is both just and merciful. He does not ignore wrongdoing, but He responds to a repentant heart. This encourages me to come before Him with humility, trusting that He sees and responds to genuine repentance.
If these verses resonate with you — if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who shows mercy to those who turn to Him — 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.
1 Kings 21:27-29 (NLT)
“But when Ahab heard this message, he tore his clothing, dressed in burlap, and fasted. He even slept in burlap and went about in deep mourning. Then another message from the Lord came to Elijah: ‘Do you see how Ahab has humbled himself before me? Because he has done this, I will not do what I promised during his lifetime. It will happen to his sons; I will destroy his dynasty.’”
In 1 Kings 21:27–29, King Ahab responds to the Lord’s judgment after taking Naboth’s vineyard. When Ahab heard the prophecy, he tore his clothes, put on sackcloth, and humbled himself. These were traditional expressions of grief and repentance. The Lord told Elijah that He had seen Ahab’s humility and, because of it, He would delay the judgment. Instead of bringing disaster during Ahab’s lifetime, it would come in the days of his sons.
These verses remind believers that even someone as wicked as Ahab can receive mercy when they humble themselves before the Lord. Ahab had given himself over to evil, including idol worship, yet God still responded to his repentance. The Lord made His judgment known, giving Ahab the opportunity to turn back to Him. When Ahab humbled himself, God showed mercy by delaying the consequence.
This passage reveals both the justice and mercy of God. His judgment is real, but His response to humility is compassionate. Repentance does not always remove consequences, but it can change how and when those consequences are experienced. The Lord’s desire is that people turn back to Him.
When I read these verses, I am reminded that the Lord is both just and merciful. He does not ignore wrongdoing, but He responds to a repentant heart. This encourages me to come before Him with humility, trusting that He sees and responds to genuine repentance.
If these verses resonate with you — if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who shows mercy to those who turn to Him — 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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