Acts 17-18, Psalm 127
Acts 18:9-11 (NLT)
“One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision and told him, ‘Don’t be afraid! Speak out! Don’t be silent! For I am with you, and no one will attack and harm you, for many people in this city belong to me.’ So Paul stayed there for the next year and a half, teaching the word of God.”
In Acts 18:9–11, Paul heard from the Lord in a vision when he was in Corinth. Paul was preaching in the synagogue, but when the people there opposed him, he decided to preach to the Gentiles. Paul stayed at the home of Titius Justus, a worshiper of God. Crispus, the leader of the synagogue, and his entire household became believers. Many others in Corinth also believed and were baptized. Father-God told Paul that He was with him and that no one would attack and harm him because many people belonged to the Lord. After the vision, Paul stayed in Corinth for a year and a half, teaching about Christ.
One Bible commentary I read noted that the implication behind the Lord telling Paul not to be afraid was that Paul feared his work in Corinth would be cut short by opposing Jews or others. Paul had recently faced hostility in Philippi and Thessalonica. Paul later wrote to the church in Corinth and said, “I came to you in weakness—timid and trembling” (1 Corinthians 2:3). Father-God told him to keep on speaking and not be silent and promised him protection. Paul trusted in what the Lord said and stayed in Corinth for eighteen months.
What struck me about these verses is that the Lord spoke to Paul directly in a vision and strengthened him. Father-God knew that Paul was fearful, so He encouraged him not to be afraid and to keep on speaking. The Lord also assured Paul that He would be with him in Corinth and that Paul would be protected. These verses tell me that Father-God knows when His children are fearful and will reach out to them in a hard season and assure them of His love and presence. The Lord will also give them encouragement and whatever they need to continue walking in faith.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who knows when we are afraid and will reach out to comfort us—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 16, 2026
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Day 286 Bible Readings - Acts 16:25-26 (NLT)
Acts 15-16, Psalm 126
Acts 16:25-26 (NLT)
“Around midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening. Suddenly, there was a massive earthquake, and the prison was shaken to its foundations. All the doors immediately flew open, and the chains of every prisoner fell off!”
In Acts 16:25–26, Paul and Silas prayed and sang hymns to the Lord while they were imprisoned in Philippi. Around midnight, there was a massive earthquake that shook the prison to its foundations. Supernaturally, the prison doors flew open, and the chains of every prisoner came loose.
What I liked about these verses is that Paul and Silas were in difficult circumstances, and they still worshipped the Lord by praying and singing hymns. One Bible commentary I read noted that their worship testified that the Lord remained worthy of their trust even though they had been beaten and were in jail. While they were worshipping, the Lord's power was displayed through a massive earthquake that shook the prison. Father-God also displayed His power by causing all the prison doors to fly open and the prisoners' chains to come loose.
When I read these verses, I thought about all the times I was in a challenging situation, and I definitely wasn't praising the Lord with prayer and songs. I was complaining, feeling sorry for myself, and asking the Lord why He had forgotten me or whether He was punishing me for something I had done wrong. I pray that the next time I am in a difficult situation, instead of complaining or feeling sorry for myself, I will pray, praise, and sing songs to the Lord to demonstrate that I trust in Him and His plan for my life.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One we can trust to hear our prayers and praises no matter what circumstances we are in—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 16:25-26 (NLT)
“Around midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening. Suddenly, there was a massive earthquake, and the prison was shaken to its foundations. All the doors immediately flew open, and the chains of every prisoner fell off!”
In Acts 16:25–26, Paul and Silas prayed and sang hymns to the Lord while they were imprisoned in Philippi. Around midnight, there was a massive earthquake that shook the prison to its foundations. Supernaturally, the prison doors flew open, and the chains of every prisoner came loose.
What I liked about these verses is that Paul and Silas were in difficult circumstances, and they still worshipped the Lord by praying and singing hymns. One Bible commentary I read noted that their worship testified that the Lord remained worthy of their trust even though they had been beaten and were in jail. While they were worshipping, the Lord's power was displayed through a massive earthquake that shook the prison. Father-God also displayed His power by causing all the prison doors to fly open and the prisoners' chains to come loose.
When I read these verses, I thought about all the times I was in a challenging situation, and I definitely wasn't praising the Lord with prayer and songs. I was complaining, feeling sorry for myself, and asking the Lord why He had forgotten me or whether He was punishing me for something I had done wrong. I pray that the next time I am in a difficult situation, instead of complaining or feeling sorry for myself, I will pray, praise, and sing songs to the Lord to demonstrate that I trust in Him and His plan for my life.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One we can trust to hear our prayers and praises no matter what circumstances we are in—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 285 Bible Readings for October 14 - Acts 13:50-51 (NLT)
Acts 13-14, Psalm 125
Acts 13:50-51 (NLT)
“Then the Jews stirred up the influential religious women and the leaders of the city, and they incited a mob against Paul and Barnabas and ran them out of town. So they shook the dust from their feet as a sign of rejection and went to the town of Iconium.”
In Acts 13:50–51, the Jewish leaders in Pisidian Antioch influenced prominent religious women and the leading men of the city to oppose Paul and Barnabas, who were preaching the Gospel. They stirred up persecution against them and drove them out of the city. Paul and Barnabas followed Jesus' instructions to His disciples about what to do when a town rejected His message. They shook the dust from their feet as a sign that the responsibility for rejecting the Gospel rested with those who refused to receive it after it had been faithfully proclaimed. Paul and Barnabas then went to Iconium, southeast of Antioch.
One Bible commentary I read on these verses noted that followers of Christ should anticipate resistance when sharing the Gospel because opposition can be part of the Christian journey. But believers need to persevere and continue their mission to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Believers can also learn from how Paul and Barnabas responded to the rejection of their preaching. Both men left the city and shook the dust from their feet, signifying that the responsibility for rejecting the Gospel lay with those who refused to receive it, not with those who had faithfully delivered the message.
What I like about these verses is the message to focus our efforts on people who are receptive and open to hearing the message of Jesus Christ. I don't need to be discouraged by rejection because I am responsible for faithfully sharing Christ's message, not for whether someone accepts it. I was with a group of friends for a few days and prayed for the Holy Spirit to show me who would be receptive to hearing the message of Jesus Christ. None of them seemed receptive, and instead, they openly mocked people who loved Christ. I prayed while listening to this discussion, asking for guidance about whether to speak up and say something, but the guidance I understood from the Holy Spirit was to stay silent and listen. I started to feel bad that I hadn't spoken up, but when I prayed about it afterward, I felt the Holy Spirit reassuring me that my words would not have been welcome. So I prayed for my friends and asked that the Holy Spirit work in their lives so that one day I might have an opportunity to tell them about the Lord.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who guides us as we share the Gospel and teaches us to trust Him even when others reject His message—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 13:50-51 (NLT)
“Then the Jews stirred up the influential religious women and the leaders of the city, and they incited a mob against Paul and Barnabas and ran them out of town. So they shook the dust from their feet as a sign of rejection and went to the town of Iconium.”
In Acts 13:50–51, the Jewish leaders in Pisidian Antioch influenced prominent religious women and the leading men of the city to oppose Paul and Barnabas, who were preaching the Gospel. They stirred up persecution against them and drove them out of the city. Paul and Barnabas followed Jesus' instructions to His disciples about what to do when a town rejected His message. They shook the dust from their feet as a sign that the responsibility for rejecting the Gospel rested with those who refused to receive it after it had been faithfully proclaimed. Paul and Barnabas then went to Iconium, southeast of Antioch.
One Bible commentary I read on these verses noted that followers of Christ should anticipate resistance when sharing the Gospel because opposition can be part of the Christian journey. But believers need to persevere and continue their mission to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Believers can also learn from how Paul and Barnabas responded to the rejection of their preaching. Both men left the city and shook the dust from their feet, signifying that the responsibility for rejecting the Gospel lay with those who refused to receive it, not with those who had faithfully delivered the message.
What I like about these verses is the message to focus our efforts on people who are receptive and open to hearing the message of Jesus Christ. I don't need to be discouraged by rejection because I am responsible for faithfully sharing Christ's message, not for whether someone accepts it. I was with a group of friends for a few days and prayed for the Holy Spirit to show me who would be receptive to hearing the message of Jesus Christ. None of them seemed receptive, and instead, they openly mocked people who loved Christ. I prayed while listening to this discussion, asking for guidance about whether to speak up and say something, but the guidance I understood from the Holy Spirit was to stay silent and listen. I started to feel bad that I hadn't spoken up, but when I prayed about it afterward, I felt the Holy Spirit reassuring me that my words would not have been welcome. So I prayed for my friends and asked that the Holy Spirit work in their lives so that one day I might have an opportunity to tell them about the Lord.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who guides us as we share the Gospel and teaches us to trust Him even when others reject His message—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 13, 2026
Day 284 Bible Readings - Acts 11:9-10 (NLT)
Acts 11-12, Psalm 124
Acts 11:9-10 (NLT)
“But the voice from heaven spoke again: ‘Do not call something unclean if God has made it clean.’ This happened three times before the sheet and all it contained was pulled back up to heaven.”
In Acts 11:9–10, Peter described to the Jewish believers in Jerusalem what happened to him before he went to Caesarea. Peter had a vision and saw a sheet coming down from heaven. A voice from heaven urged him to kill and eat the animals that were in the sheet. Peter said no, and then the voice spoke again and told Peter not to call something unclean if God had declared it clean. Peter recounted that this happened three times before the sheet was pulled back up into heaven.
What struck me about these verses is that they are another example of how a believer must have faith and trust in the Lord to do as He asks. Peter had observed Mosaic dietary restrictions his whole life, which marked Israel as separate from other nations. When the voice from heaven commanded Peter to eat the animals, Peter said he had never eaten anything impure or unclean under Jewish law. But Peter eventually followed the Lord's guidance and went to the home of Cornelius, a Gentile. One Bible commentary I read noted that Peter's vision demonstrates for believers the importance of being open to Father-God's guidance, even when it challenges their preconceived notions or traditions.
My own testimony reminds me of what it means to follow the Lord's instructions, even when they challenge everything I thought I knew about how the world worked. When the Holy Spirit guided me to Phoenix, I thought I needed to have a job before I moved here. But the guidance I received from the Holy Spirit was to move without a job and that I would find one within six months of moving. I spent the first year trying to land a job without success. Then, the following year, I received a large bonus and decided to move without a job. And just as I believed the Holy Spirit had guided me, I received a job offer within exactly six months. Everything inside me resisted moving without a job because it didn't make any sense to me. But now, whenever I receive guidance from the Holy Spirit to do something that doesn't make sense to me, I remember this experience, and it helps me trust and follow the Holy Spirit's guidance for my life.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who sent the Holy Spirit to guide us—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 11:9-10 (NLT)
“But the voice from heaven spoke again: ‘Do not call something unclean if God has made it clean.’ This happened three times before the sheet and all it contained was pulled back up to heaven.”
In Acts 11:9–10, Peter described to the Jewish believers in Jerusalem what happened to him before he went to Caesarea. Peter had a vision and saw a sheet coming down from heaven. A voice from heaven urged him to kill and eat the animals that were in the sheet. Peter said no, and then the voice spoke again and told Peter not to call something unclean if God had declared it clean. Peter recounted that this happened three times before the sheet was pulled back up into heaven.
What struck me about these verses is that they are another example of how a believer must have faith and trust in the Lord to do as He asks. Peter had observed Mosaic dietary restrictions his whole life, which marked Israel as separate from other nations. When the voice from heaven commanded Peter to eat the animals, Peter said he had never eaten anything impure or unclean under Jewish law. But Peter eventually followed the Lord's guidance and went to the home of Cornelius, a Gentile. One Bible commentary I read noted that Peter's vision demonstrates for believers the importance of being open to Father-God's guidance, even when it challenges their preconceived notions or traditions.
My own testimony reminds me of what it means to follow the Lord's instructions, even when they challenge everything I thought I knew about how the world worked. When the Holy Spirit guided me to Phoenix, I thought I needed to have a job before I moved here. But the guidance I received from the Holy Spirit was to move without a job and that I would find one within six months of moving. I spent the first year trying to land a job without success. Then, the following year, I received a large bonus and decided to move without a job. And just as I believed the Holy Spirit had guided me, I received a job offer within exactly six months. Everything inside me resisted moving without a job because it didn't make any sense to me. But now, whenever I receive guidance from the Holy Spirit to do something that doesn't make sense to me, I remember this experience, and it helps me trust and follow the Holy Spirit's guidance for my life.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who sent the Holy Spirit to guide us—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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