Luke 10-11, Psalm 117
Luke 11:9-10 (NLT)
“And so I tell you, keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.”
In Luke 11:9–10, Jesus talks to His disciples about praying with persistence. Jesus tells them to keep asking, seeking, and knocking rather than making only a passing request. Christ teaches them that Father-God does not ignore their prayers. They can pray with confidence, trusting that Father-God hears them and will respond.
One Bible commentary I read noted that when believers pray, they express dependence on the Lord rather than relying on their own human self-sufficiency. Believers need to pray with the steady devotion of someone who knows Father-God is not reluctant or inaccessible to His children. Jesus describes prayer as taking action—asking, seeking, and knocking—which requires initiative and persistence. Prayer means that believers trust in the Lord because they know He will respond, and it is the Lord's character to be attentive to His children.
When I read these verses and the commentaries, it struck me that several of them described prayer as a way of engaging in a relationship with the Lord and emphasized that prayer requires initiative and action. I was taught to pray to the Lord as a child, but I never saw prayer as active or as taking initiative. I also never saw prayer as an act of dependence on the Lord. Sometimes I feel ashamed praying repeatedly for the same thing because repeated asking still feels like whining to me. But I appreciate how Jesus compared prayer to knocking on a friend's door at midnight with “shameless persistence.” It reminds me that Father-God doesn't want me to be ashamed to keep bringing my needs to Him. I can pray boldly and persistently while still trusting Him with the answer.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who teaches us to approach Father-God confidently and persistently in prayer—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.
Thursday, October 01, 2026
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Day 271 Bible Readings - Luke 8:18 (NLT)
Luke 8-9, Psalm 116
Luke 8:18 (NLT)
“So pay attention to how you hear. To those who listen to my teaching, more understanding will be given. But for those who are not listening, even what they think they understand will be taken away from them.”
In Luke 8:18, Jesus tells the people listening to Him that they need to pay attention to how they hear. Those who truly receive His teachings will grow in their understanding, while those who hear without really receiving what He teaches can lose even the understanding they think they have. Jesus' words show that it matters not only that we hear the Word, but also how we receive it.
When I read this verse, I thought about how I used to listen to the Bible readings at church. I listened, but I didn't actively listen so that I could apply what I heard to my life. I know that at certain points in my life, I started to think that none of what I was hearing at church made sense for my life, and I began backsliding. After I came back to my faith, I started reading the Bible and sometimes listened to it being read aloud. I tried to listen to the Bible actively, but the teachings still weren't taking root.
When I became more aware of the role of the Holy Spirit in my life, the Holy Spirit guided me to start writing about verses that stood out to me and how they applied to my life. When I write a reflection on Bible verses each day, I read Bible commentaries on the verses that stand out to me and think about what they are teaching me or how I can apply those verses to my life. Doing this for the last couple of years has helped the teachings of Christ and the Word take root more deeply in my life and has deepened my faith.
If this verse resonates with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One whose words can take root in your heart and transform how you live—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 8:18 (NLT)
“So pay attention to how you hear. To those who listen to my teaching, more understanding will be given. But for those who are not listening, even what they think they understand will be taken away from them.”
In Luke 8:18, Jesus tells the people listening to Him that they need to pay attention to how they hear. Those who truly receive His teachings will grow in their understanding, while those who hear without really receiving what He teaches can lose even the understanding they think they have. Jesus' words show that it matters not only that we hear the Word, but also how we receive it.
When I read this verse, I thought about how I used to listen to the Bible readings at church. I listened, but I didn't actively listen so that I could apply what I heard to my life. I know that at certain points in my life, I started to think that none of what I was hearing at church made sense for my life, and I began backsliding. After I came back to my faith, I started reading the Bible and sometimes listened to it being read aloud. I tried to listen to the Bible actively, but the teachings still weren't taking root.
When I became more aware of the role of the Holy Spirit in my life, the Holy Spirit guided me to start writing about verses that stood out to me and how they applied to my life. When I write a reflection on Bible verses each day, I read Bible commentaries on the verses that stand out to me and think about what they are teaching me or how I can apply those verses to my life. Doing this for the last couple of years has helped the teachings of Christ and the Word take root more deeply in my life and has deepened my faith.
If this verse resonates with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One whose words can take root in your heart and transform how you live—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, September 29, 2026
Day 270 Bible Readings - Luke 6:47-48 (NLT)
Luke 6-7, Psalm 115
Luke 6:47-48 (NLT)
“I will show you what it’s like when someone comes to me, listens to my teaching, and then follows it. It is like a person building a house who digs deep and lays the foundation on solid rock. When the floodwaters rise and break against that house, it stands firm because it is well built.”
In Luke 6:47–48, Jesus preached about what it means to build your life on His teachings. Christ compared a person who comes to Him, listens to His teachings, and follows them to someone building a house. If a person listens to His teachings and then puts them into practice, they will build their life on a firm foundation. When the floods come, their life can stand firm because it has been built on a solid foundation.
One Bible commentary I read noted that builders of houses in Christ's time removed loose soil and dug down until they could build the foundation of the house on solid bedrock because of seasonal flooding. A life built on the teachings of Christ will not easily be shaken because it is rooted in His Word. Believers need to regularly read the Bible and follow Father-God's Word. Hearing the Word of the Lord is not enough to build a strong foundation of faith; believers also need to put His teachings into practice.
For most of my faith journey, going to church once a week, taking church classes when offered, and occasionally participating in church service projects felt like enough. But over time, I still felt a spiritual hunger. It wasn't until I started reading the Bible daily through a yearly plan and then reflecting on what I learned and how it applied to my life that my hunger started to ease. But that still wasn't enough. I began to long for revival and to experience church the way the early believers did in Acts of the Apostles after the resurrection of Christ. Then the Lord led me to a church that taught about the Holy Spirit and what it meant to be in covenant with Father-God, and I felt the fire of the Holy Spirit in my life. Now I want to know what it's like to hunger for the Lord daily and to continually experience the fire of the Holy Spirit in my life.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One whose teachings give us a firm foundation on which to build our lives—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 6:47-48 (NLT)
“I will show you what it’s like when someone comes to me, listens to my teaching, and then follows it. It is like a person building a house who digs deep and lays the foundation on solid rock. When the floodwaters rise and break against that house, it stands firm because it is well built.”
In Luke 6:47–48, Jesus preached about what it means to build your life on His teachings. Christ compared a person who comes to Him, listens to His teachings, and follows them to someone building a house. If a person listens to His teachings and then puts them into practice, they will build their life on a firm foundation. When the floods come, their life can stand firm because it has been built on a solid foundation.
One Bible commentary I read noted that builders of houses in Christ's time removed loose soil and dug down until they could build the foundation of the house on solid bedrock because of seasonal flooding. A life built on the teachings of Christ will not easily be shaken because it is rooted in His Word. Believers need to regularly read the Bible and follow Father-God's Word. Hearing the Word of the Lord is not enough to build a strong foundation of faith; believers also need to put His teachings into practice.
For most of my faith journey, going to church once a week, taking church classes when offered, and occasionally participating in church service projects felt like enough. But over time, I still felt a spiritual hunger. It wasn't until I started reading the Bible daily through a yearly plan and then reflecting on what I learned and how it applied to my life that my hunger started to ease. But that still wasn't enough. I began to long for revival and to experience church the way the early believers did in Acts of the Apostles after the resurrection of Christ. Then the Lord led me to a church that taught about the Holy Spirit and what it meant to be in covenant with Father-God, and I felt the fire of the Holy Spirit in my life. Now I want to know what it's like to hunger for the Lord daily and to continually experience the fire of the Holy Spirit in my life.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One whose teachings give us a firm foundation on which to build our lives—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, September 28, 2026
Day 269 Bible Readings - Luke 5:5-7 (NLT)
Luke 4-5, Psalm 114
Luke 5:5-7 (NLT)
“’Master,’ Simon replied, ‘we worked hard all last night and didn’t catch a thing. But if you say so, I’ll let the nets down again.’ And this time their nets were so full of fish they began to tear! A shout for help brought their partners in the other boat, and soon both boats were filled with fish and on the verge of sinking.”
In Luke 5:5–7, we read about Simon's reaction to Jesus when He told Simon to take his boat out and let down the nets to catch some fish. Simon told Jesus that he had already spent all night fishing with no luck, but he agreed to do as Christ asked. When Simon took his boat out and let down the nets, they caught so many fish that the nets began to tear. Simon called to his partners in the nearby boat for help, and both boats quickly became so full of fish that they almost sank.
I've heard these verses so many times over the years, but what struck me today was how the instruction Jesus gave Simon seemed contrary to his experience. One Bible commentary I read noted that nighttime was generally the best time for fishing on the Sea of Galilee. Simon was back at the shore with his boat after catching no fish despite spending all night fishing. Simon confirmed his failure when he spoke to Jesus. But even when Christ gave Simon instructions that seemed to make little sense, Simon had the faith to trust what Jesus told him. Because Simon obeyed, he experienced a miraculous catch of fish.
These verses remind me that when I hear guidance from the Holy Spirit that seems contrary to what makes sense in the natural world, I need to have the faith of Simon and follow that guidance. Following the Holy Spirit's guidance can be hard for me, especially when it goes against deeply held beliefs that I have. When I'm in this situation, I need to think back to the times in my life when the Lord answered my prayers in unexpected ways. When I remember the Lord's faithfulness in my life, it becomes easier for me to trust and follow the guidance of the Holy Spirit, even when it seems unusual.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who calls us to trust Him even when we cannot yet understand where He is leading 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.
Luke 5:5-7 (NLT)
“’Master,’ Simon replied, ‘we worked hard all last night and didn’t catch a thing. But if you say so, I’ll let the nets down again.’ And this time their nets were so full of fish they began to tear! A shout for help brought their partners in the other boat, and soon both boats were filled with fish and on the verge of sinking.”
In Luke 5:5–7, we read about Simon's reaction to Jesus when He told Simon to take his boat out and let down the nets to catch some fish. Simon told Jesus that he had already spent all night fishing with no luck, but he agreed to do as Christ asked. When Simon took his boat out and let down the nets, they caught so many fish that the nets began to tear. Simon called to his partners in the nearby boat for help, and both boats quickly became so full of fish that they almost sank.
I've heard these verses so many times over the years, but what struck me today was how the instruction Jesus gave Simon seemed contrary to his experience. One Bible commentary I read noted that nighttime was generally the best time for fishing on the Sea of Galilee. Simon was back at the shore with his boat after catching no fish despite spending all night fishing. Simon confirmed his failure when he spoke to Jesus. But even when Christ gave Simon instructions that seemed to make little sense, Simon had the faith to trust what Jesus told him. Because Simon obeyed, he experienced a miraculous catch of fish.
These verses remind me that when I hear guidance from the Holy Spirit that seems contrary to what makes sense in the natural world, I need to have the faith of Simon and follow that guidance. Following the Holy Spirit's guidance can be hard for me, especially when it goes against deeply held beliefs that I have. When I'm in this situation, I need to think back to the times in my life when the Lord answered my prayers in unexpected ways. When I remember the Lord's faithfulness in my life, it becomes easier for me to trust and follow the guidance of the Holy Spirit, even when it seems unusual.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who calls us to trust Him even when we cannot yet understand where He is leading 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.
Sunday, September 27, 2026
Day 268 Bible Readings - Luke 3:15-16 (NLT)
Luke 2-3, Psalm 113
Luke 3:15-16 (NLT)
“Everyone was expecting the Messiah to come soon, and they were eager to know whether John might be the Messiah. John answered their questions by saying, ‘I baptize you with water; but someone is coming soon who is greater than I am—so much greater that I’m not even worthy to be his slave and untie the straps of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.’”
In Luke 3:15–16, the people wondered whether John the Baptist might be the Messiah they were waiting for. John answered them and said that he baptized people with water, but someone was coming who was greater than he was. John said he was not even worthy to be His slave and untie His sandals. John said that the One who was coming would baptize people with the Holy Spirit and with fire.
I've read these verses many times, but what stood out to me today was that John the Baptist knew about the Holy Spirit. John knew that the coming Messiah would baptize people with the Holy Spirit and with fire. One Bible commentary I read noted that Isaiah prophesied about the Lord pouring out His Spirit in Isaiah 44:3: “…And I will pour out my Spirit on your descendants, and my blessing on your children.” The commentary also connected John's reference to fire with Malachi 3:2: “…For he will be like a blazing fire that refines metal, or like a strong soap that bleaches clothes.”
These verses remind me that the Lord revealed to John the Baptist many things about the mission of Jesus Christ. John knew he was preparing the way for the ministry of Jesus Christ. He had a specific role to play in the Lord's plan for the world, and he didn't need his role to be greater than it was. John was so humble that he said he wasn't even worthy to untie the sandals of the coming Messiah. John's example makes me feel that whatever role I have to play in the Lord's plan for the world, I want to be as humble as John and celebrate that I am helping to bring more people to the Lord.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who baptizes with the Holy Spirit and fire—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 3:15-16 (NLT)
“Everyone was expecting the Messiah to come soon, and they were eager to know whether John might be the Messiah. John answered their questions by saying, ‘I baptize you with water; but someone is coming soon who is greater than I am—so much greater that I’m not even worthy to be his slave and untie the straps of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.’”
In Luke 3:15–16, the people wondered whether John the Baptist might be the Messiah they were waiting for. John answered them and said that he baptized people with water, but someone was coming who was greater than he was. John said he was not even worthy to be His slave and untie His sandals. John said that the One who was coming would baptize people with the Holy Spirit and with fire.
I've read these verses many times, but what stood out to me today was that John the Baptist knew about the Holy Spirit. John knew that the coming Messiah would baptize people with the Holy Spirit and with fire. One Bible commentary I read noted that Isaiah prophesied about the Lord pouring out His Spirit in Isaiah 44:3: “…And I will pour out my Spirit on your descendants, and my blessing on your children.” The commentary also connected John's reference to fire with Malachi 3:2: “…For he will be like a blazing fire that refines metal, or like a strong soap that bleaches clothes.”
These verses remind me that the Lord revealed to John the Baptist many things about the mission of Jesus Christ. John knew he was preparing the way for the ministry of Jesus Christ. He had a specific role to play in the Lord's plan for the world, and he didn't need his role to be greater than it was. John was so humble that he said he wasn't even worthy to untie the sandals of the coming Messiah. John's example makes me feel that whatever role I have to play in the Lord's plan for the world, I want to be as humble as John and celebrate that I am helping to bring more people to the Lord.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who baptizes with the Holy Spirit and fire—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 267 Bible Readings for September 26 - Luke 1:78-79
Luke 1, Psalm 112
Luke 1:78-79
“Because of God’s tender mercy, the morning light from heaven is about to break upon us, to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, and to guide us to the path of peace.”
In Luke 1:78–79, Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist, prophesied about the coming of his son and Jesus Christ. Zechariah said that because of the Lord's tender mercy, He was sending a Savior, and John would prepare His way. Zechariah compared the coming of the Savior to the morning light of dawn breaking upon the world, bringing light to people living in spiritual darkness and in the shadow of death. He said the Savior would guide people to the path of peace, and John would prepare the way for Him.
I love how Zechariah compared the coming of Jesus Christ to the morning light of dawn. His son John would prepare the way for the ministry of Jesus Christ. Zechariah's words also remind me of Isaiah 9:2: “The people who walk in darkness will see a great light. For those who live in a land of deep darkness, a light will shine.” One Bible commentary I read also noted the connection to Malachi 4:2, which uses the image of the rising sun: “But for you who fear my name, the Sun of Righteousness will rise with healing in his wings. And you will go free, leaping with joy like calves let out to pasture.”
When I read these verses, I think about all the times the Lord has been the light when I was in spiritual darkness and fear. The light of Christ has always led me back to the joy of Father-God. But today I also see that the light of the Lord is a guide for how to live my life. Following the guidance of the Holy Spirit has brought greater peace into my life and has given me direction as I seek to follow Father-God's plan for my life.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who is the Light of the World and gives us hope in our darkest times—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 1:78-79
“Because of God’s tender mercy, the morning light from heaven is about to break upon us, to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, and to guide us to the path of peace.”
In Luke 1:78–79, Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist, prophesied about the coming of his son and Jesus Christ. Zechariah said that because of the Lord's tender mercy, He was sending a Savior, and John would prepare His way. Zechariah compared the coming of the Savior to the morning light of dawn breaking upon the world, bringing light to people living in spiritual darkness and in the shadow of death. He said the Savior would guide people to the path of peace, and John would prepare the way for Him.
I love how Zechariah compared the coming of Jesus Christ to the morning light of dawn. His son John would prepare the way for the ministry of Jesus Christ. Zechariah's words also remind me of Isaiah 9:2: “The people who walk in darkness will see a great light. For those who live in a land of deep darkness, a light will shine.” One Bible commentary I read also noted the connection to Malachi 4:2, which uses the image of the rising sun: “But for you who fear my name, the Sun of Righteousness will rise with healing in his wings. And you will go free, leaping with joy like calves let out to pasture.”
When I read these verses, I think about all the times the Lord has been the light when I was in spiritual darkness and fear. The light of Christ has always led me back to the joy of Father-God. But today I also see that the light of the Lord is a guide for how to live my life. Following the guidance of the Holy Spirit has brought greater peace into my life and has given me direction as I seek to follow Father-God's plan for my life.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who is the Light of the World and gives us hope in our darkest times—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, September 25, 2026
Day 266 Bible Readings - John 20:27-29 (NLT)
John 19-21, Psalm 111
John 20:27-29 (NLT)
“Then he said to Thomas, ‘Put your finger here, and look at my hands. Put your hand into the wound in my side. Don’t be faithless any longer. Believe!’ ‘My Lord and my God!’ Thomas exclaimed. Then Jesus told him, ‘You believe because you have seen me. Blessed are those who believe without seeing me.’”
In John 20:27–29, Jesus appeared to Thomas, who had been absent when He first appeared to the other disciples. Thomas had said he would not believe Jesus had risen until he saw Him and put his finger and hand into the wounds Jesus received at the crucifixion. Jesus knew what Thomas had said and offered him the evidence he had demanded. Thomas believed and acknowledged Jesus, saying, “My Lord and my God!” Then Jesus said that those who believe in Him without seeing Him are blessed.
I've always loved the story of “doubting Thomas.” He needed physical evidence to believe that Jesus had risen and was alive. Jesus was so gentle and merciful with Thomas in his disbelief. He didn't condemn Thomas. Instead, Christ encouraged Thomas to believe, and Thomas responded by addressing Jesus as “my Lord and my God.” One Bible commentary I read noted that the story of Thomas shows that Father-God will meet us where we are in our faith journey. The same commentary noted that Thomas's story shows how doubt can lead to deeper faith when it is brought before the Lord and answered through revelation.
I used to see myself as “doubting Thomas” in my faith journey. I constantly needed evidence to believe that the Lord was real. But I know I've moved beyond that stage of my faith now. I've acknowledged how Father-God has blessed me throughout my life, and I've witnessed too many things that I believe were supernatural healings and miracles to continue doubting that the Lord is alive and at work. Now I feel the desire to understand what it means to “hunger for the Lord's presence” in my life. I want to wake up every morning hungry to know more of Father-God and to experience more of His presence in my life.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who meets us wherever we are in our journey of faith—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.
John 20:27-29 (NLT)
“Then he said to Thomas, ‘Put your finger here, and look at my hands. Put your hand into the wound in my side. Don’t be faithless any longer. Believe!’ ‘My Lord and my God!’ Thomas exclaimed. Then Jesus told him, ‘You believe because you have seen me. Blessed are those who believe without seeing me.’”
In John 20:27–29, Jesus appeared to Thomas, who had been absent when He first appeared to the other disciples. Thomas had said he would not believe Jesus had risen until he saw Him and put his finger and hand into the wounds Jesus received at the crucifixion. Jesus knew what Thomas had said and offered him the evidence he had demanded. Thomas believed and acknowledged Jesus, saying, “My Lord and my God!” Then Jesus said that those who believe in Him without seeing Him are blessed.
I've always loved the story of “doubting Thomas.” He needed physical evidence to believe that Jesus had risen and was alive. Jesus was so gentle and merciful with Thomas in his disbelief. He didn't condemn Thomas. Instead, Christ encouraged Thomas to believe, and Thomas responded by addressing Jesus as “my Lord and my God.” One Bible commentary I read noted that the story of Thomas shows that Father-God will meet us where we are in our faith journey. The same commentary noted that Thomas's story shows how doubt can lead to deeper faith when it is brought before the Lord and answered through revelation.
I used to see myself as “doubting Thomas” in my faith journey. I constantly needed evidence to believe that the Lord was real. But I know I've moved beyond that stage of my faith now. I've acknowledged how Father-God has blessed me throughout my life, and I've witnessed too many things that I believe were supernatural healings and miracles to continue doubting that the Lord is alive and at work. Now I feel the desire to understand what it means to “hunger for the Lord's presence” in my life. I want to wake up every morning hungry to know more of Father-God and to experience more of His presence in my life.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who meets us wherever we are in our journey of faith—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.
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Day 265 Bible Readings - John 17:18-20 (NLT)
John 16-18, Psalm 110
John 17:18-20 (NLT)
“Just as you sent me into the world, I am sending them into the world. And I give myself as a holy sacrifice for them so they can be made holy by your truth. I am praying not only for these disciples but also for all who will ever believe in me through their message.”
In John 17:18–20, Jesus said that just as Father-God had sent Him into the world, He was sending His disciples into the world to continue His work and be faithful witnesses to Him. Then Jesus said He gave Himself as a holy sacrifice so that His disciples could be made holy by the truth. Jesus then said He was praying not only for His disciples, but also for every future believer who would come to believe in Him through their message.
These verses remind believers that Christ knew there would be many future believers who would come to believe in Him through the work of His disciples. One Bible commentary I read noted that Jesus knew His work would endure. He didn't have a vague hope about what the Holy Spirit would do through His disciples and future believers. Another Bible commentary noted that Jesus models for believers the importance of intercessory prayer. Christ prayed for and interceded on behalf of His future followers.
These verses show me the personal care and concern Christ had for His disciples and all His future believers. Jesus knew that Father-God had sent Him into the world and that He would give Himself as a sacrifice so that those who believed in Him could receive salvation. Christ also displayed complete faith and confidence that Father-God's plan would continue through His death and resurrection and through the work of His disciples as they spread His message. When I read these verses, I know that Jesus cares for me just as He cared for His first disciples. I am one of those future believers He was praying for, and that makes His prayer feel deeply personal to me.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who cares for all believers just as He cared for His first disciples—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.
John 17:18-20 (NLT)
“Just as you sent me into the world, I am sending them into the world. And I give myself as a holy sacrifice for them so they can be made holy by your truth. I am praying not only for these disciples but also for all who will ever believe in me through their message.”
In John 17:18–20, Jesus said that just as Father-God had sent Him into the world, He was sending His disciples into the world to continue His work and be faithful witnesses to Him. Then Jesus said He gave Himself as a holy sacrifice so that His disciples could be made holy by the truth. Jesus then said He was praying not only for His disciples, but also for every future believer who would come to believe in Him through their message.
These verses remind believers that Christ knew there would be many future believers who would come to believe in Him through the work of His disciples. One Bible commentary I read noted that Jesus knew His work would endure. He didn't have a vague hope about what the Holy Spirit would do through His disciples and future believers. Another Bible commentary noted that Jesus models for believers the importance of intercessory prayer. Christ prayed for and interceded on behalf of His future followers.
These verses show me the personal care and concern Christ had for His disciples and all His future believers. Jesus knew that Father-God had sent Him into the world and that He would give Himself as a sacrifice so that those who believed in Him could receive salvation. Christ also displayed complete faith and confidence that Father-God's plan would continue through His death and resurrection and through the work of His disciples as they spread His message. When I read these verses, I know that Jesus cares for me just as He cared for His first disciples. I am one of those future believers He was praying for, and that makes His prayer feel deeply personal to me.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who cares for all believers just as He cared for His first disciples—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, September 23, 2026
Day 264 Bible Readings - John 14:16-17 (NLT)
John 13-15, Psalm 109
John 14:16-17 (NLT)
“And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, who will never leave you. He is the Holy Spirit, who leads into all truth. The world cannot receive him, because it isn’t looking for him and doesn’t recognize him. But you know him, because he lives with you now and later will be in you.”
In John 14:16–17, Jesus knew His disciples were troubled because He had told them He was leaving. Christ reassured them and said He would ask Father-God to send them another “Helper” who would never leave them. The Helper is the Holy Spirit, whom Jesus called the Spirit of truth. Jesus told His disciples that the Holy Spirit lived with them and would later be in them.
The ancient Greek word translated as “Helper” is paraklētos, which can describe someone called alongside to help, such as an advocate, counselor, or intercessor. One Bible commentary I read noted that Jesus understood His followers would need Father-God's presence and power to keep His commandments; they would need more help when He was gone, not less. Jesus promised that through the Holy Spirit, His followers would not be left alone as they lived the Christian life. The Holy Spirit would remain with them permanently, not temporarily.
I heard Evangelist Jonathan Shuttlesworth declare that you cannot believe in what you are not taught. Until I joined my new church, there wasn't much emphasis on the Holy Spirit and His potential role in the life of a Christian believer. The other churches I attended mentioned the Holy Spirit, but mostly in passing when He appeared in the Scriptures being taught. I believe the Holy Spirit has always been in my life, but I didn't recognize Him. I only knew that every so often I seemed to receive guidance from the Lord. But now I know more about the Holy Spirit, and at every church service, my pastor expands my knowledge of this Helper whom Jesus promised in these verses. Because of what I am learning, my awareness of the Holy Spirit's role in my life has expanded as well, and it does feel like I have Jesus beside me every day, helping me live my Christian life.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who promised us the Helper, the Holy Spirit, so that we would not have to live the Christian life alone—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.
John 14:16-17 (NLT)
“And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, who will never leave you. He is the Holy Spirit, who leads into all truth. The world cannot receive him, because it isn’t looking for him and doesn’t recognize him. But you know him, because he lives with you now and later will be in you.”
In John 14:16–17, Jesus knew His disciples were troubled because He had told them He was leaving. Christ reassured them and said He would ask Father-God to send them another “Helper” who would never leave them. The Helper is the Holy Spirit, whom Jesus called the Spirit of truth. Jesus told His disciples that the Holy Spirit lived with them and would later be in them.
The ancient Greek word translated as “Helper” is paraklētos, which can describe someone called alongside to help, such as an advocate, counselor, or intercessor. One Bible commentary I read noted that Jesus understood His followers would need Father-God's presence and power to keep His commandments; they would need more help when He was gone, not less. Jesus promised that through the Holy Spirit, His followers would not be left alone as they lived the Christian life. The Holy Spirit would remain with them permanently, not temporarily.
I heard Evangelist Jonathan Shuttlesworth declare that you cannot believe in what you are not taught. Until I joined my new church, there wasn't much emphasis on the Holy Spirit and His potential role in the life of a Christian believer. The other churches I attended mentioned the Holy Spirit, but mostly in passing when He appeared in the Scriptures being taught. I believe the Holy Spirit has always been in my life, but I didn't recognize Him. I only knew that every so often I seemed to receive guidance from the Lord. But now I know more about the Holy Spirit, and at every church service, my pastor expands my knowledge of this Helper whom Jesus promised in these verses. Because of what I am learning, my awareness of the Holy Spirit's role in my life has expanded as well, and it does feel like I have Jesus beside me every day, helping me live my Christian life.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who promised us the Helper, the Holy Spirit, so that we would not have to live the Christian life alone—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, September 22, 2026
Day 263 Bible Readings - John 12:35-36 (NLT)
John 11-12, Psalm 108
John 12:35-36 (NLT)
“Jesus replied, ‘My light will shine for you just a little longer. Walk in the light while you can, so the darkness will not overtake you. Those who walk in the darkness cannot see where they are going. Put your trust in the light while there is still time; then you will become children of the light.’”
In John 12:35–36, Jesus replied to the crowd after they questioned Him about how the Messiah could live forever when He had told them about His coming death. Christ told the crowd to believe in the light while they still had the opportunity. If they continued walking in darkness, they would not know where they were going. Jesus told the crowd to put their trust in the light so they could become children of light.
These verses remind believers of the urgency of following Christ. When we believe in the Lord, we no longer have to walk in spiritual darkness without direction. Through the guidance of the Holy Spirit, Father-God provides direction and helps us discern the path He wants us to follow. Believing in Christ also gives us a new identity as children of light, whose lives should increasingly reflect the character of the Lord.
What I like about these verses is that they reinforce my belief that the Lord has always been the light in my life. The guidance of the Holy Spirit has helped me overcome the darkness that I sometimes feel in my life. The Holy Spirit has also provided me with direction in my decisions and actions when I prayed for guidance, and sometimes even when I didn't ask for the Lord's help. The light of the Lord has also helped me develop what Paul describes in Ephesians 5 as the fruit of light: goodness, righteousness, and truth. These verses also remind me of one of my favorite verses in the Bible: “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it” (John 1:5).
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who brings light to the world so we no longer have to walk in darkness—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.
John 12:35-36 (NLT)
“Jesus replied, ‘My light will shine for you just a little longer. Walk in the light while you can, so the darkness will not overtake you. Those who walk in the darkness cannot see where they are going. Put your trust in the light while there is still time; then you will become children of the light.’”
In John 12:35–36, Jesus replied to the crowd after they questioned Him about how the Messiah could live forever when He had told them about His coming death. Christ told the crowd to believe in the light while they still had the opportunity. If they continued walking in darkness, they would not know where they were going. Jesus told the crowd to put their trust in the light so they could become children of light.
These verses remind believers of the urgency of following Christ. When we believe in the Lord, we no longer have to walk in spiritual darkness without direction. Through the guidance of the Holy Spirit, Father-God provides direction and helps us discern the path He wants us to follow. Believing in Christ also gives us a new identity as children of light, whose lives should increasingly reflect the character of the Lord.
What I like about these verses is that they reinforce my belief that the Lord has always been the light in my life. The guidance of the Holy Spirit has helped me overcome the darkness that I sometimes feel in my life. The Holy Spirit has also provided me with direction in my decisions and actions when I prayed for guidance, and sometimes even when I didn't ask for the Lord's help. The light of the Lord has also helped me develop what Paul describes in Ephesians 5 as the fruit of light: goodness, righteousness, and truth. These verses also remind me of one of my favorite verses in the Bible: “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it” (John 1:5).
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who brings light to the world so we no longer have to walk in darkness—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, September 21, 2026
Day 262 Bible Readings - John 10:25-27 (NLT)
John 9-10, Psalm 107
John 10:25-27 (NLT)
“Jesus replied, “I have already told you, and you don’t believe me. The proof is the work I do in my Father’s name. But you don’t believe me because you are not my sheep. My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.”
In John 10:25–27, Jesus was surrounded by people asking Him questions as He walked through a section of the Temple called Solomon's Colonnade during Hanukkah. They asked Him to tell them plainly whether He was the Messiah. Jesus told them that He had already answered them, but they did not believe Him even though the works He performed in His Father's name testified about who He was. Then Christ said they did not believe because they were not His sheep. His sheep listen to His voice; He knows them, and they follow Him.
These verses remind believers that the people questioning Jesus had been given abundant evidence of who He was through His teachings and His works, yet they still did not believe. One Bible commentary I read noted that their unbelief was a rejection of the testimony given through the teachings and works of Jesus. Following Jesus requires an open heart and a willingness to accept the truth that Jesus is the Son of Father-God. Believing in Christ also means listening to His teachings and learning to discern the voice of the Lord. Jesus knows those who belong to Him, and His sheep listen to His voice and follow Him.
What stood out to me in these verses is that I cannot claim devotion to the Lord without also seeing Christ as the Good Shepherd who knows me and calls me by name. I need to be a “good sheep” who listens to the guidance of the Holy Spirit and receives His revelation of truth concerning Father-God. A good sheep depends upon the Lord for direction, protection, and provision. I need to follow the leading of the Holy Spirit, obey the Lord's commands, and regularly engage with Scripture and prayer so that I can increasingly recognize His guidance.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the Good Shepherd who knows His sheep and cares for them—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.
John 10:25-27 (NLT)
“Jesus replied, “I have already told you, and you don’t believe me. The proof is the work I do in my Father’s name. But you don’t believe me because you are not my sheep. My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.”
In John 10:25–27, Jesus was surrounded by people asking Him questions as He walked through a section of the Temple called Solomon's Colonnade during Hanukkah. They asked Him to tell them plainly whether He was the Messiah. Jesus told them that He had already answered them, but they did not believe Him even though the works He performed in His Father's name testified about who He was. Then Christ said they did not believe because they were not His sheep. His sheep listen to His voice; He knows them, and they follow Him.
These verses remind believers that the people questioning Jesus had been given abundant evidence of who He was through His teachings and His works, yet they still did not believe. One Bible commentary I read noted that their unbelief was a rejection of the testimony given through the teachings and works of Jesus. Following Jesus requires an open heart and a willingness to accept the truth that Jesus is the Son of Father-God. Believing in Christ also means listening to His teachings and learning to discern the voice of the Lord. Jesus knows those who belong to Him, and His sheep listen to His voice and follow Him.
What stood out to me in these verses is that I cannot claim devotion to the Lord without also seeing Christ as the Good Shepherd who knows me and calls me by name. I need to be a “good sheep” who listens to the guidance of the Holy Spirit and receives His revelation of truth concerning Father-God. A good sheep depends upon the Lord for direction, protection, and provision. I need to follow the leading of the Holy Spirit, obey the Lord's commands, and regularly engage with Scripture and prayer so that I can increasingly recognize His guidance.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the Good Shepherd who knows His sheep and cares for them—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, September 20, 2026
Day 261 Bible Readings - John 7:38-39 (NLT)
John 7-8, Psalm 106
John 7:38-39 (NLT)
“‘Anyone who believes in me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, ‘Rivers of living water will flow from his heart.’’ (When he said ‘living water,’ he was speaking of the Spirit, who would be given to everyone believing in him. But the Spirit had not yet been given, because Jesus had not yet entered into his glory.)”
In John 7:38–39, Jesus spoke to the crowd on the last day of the Festival of Shelters, also called the Feast of Tabernacles, and invited anyone who was thirsty to come to Him and drink. The festival commemorated how Father-God cared for Israel during their journey through the wilderness to the Promised Land, and by the time of Jesus, water had become an important part of the festival ceremonies. Christ was identifying Himself as the One who could fully satisfy the spiritual thirst of the people. Then Christ said that for those who believed in Him, rivers of living water would flow from within them. John identified this “living water” as the Holy Spirit, who would be given after Jesus was glorified.
These verses remind believers that Jesus promised those who have faith in Him that they would receive the Holy Spirit, the source of the living water flowing from within them. The Holy Spirit would satisfy the spiritual thirst of believers. These verses also remind me of what Jesus said to the Samaritan woman at the well when Christ told her, “those who drink the water I give will never be thirsty again. It becomes a fresh, bubbling spring within them, giving them eternal life” (John 4:14).
When I read these verses, I realize how important it is for a believer to know and listen to the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Christ promised that those who believed in Him would receive the Holy Spirit. Through the Holy Spirit's presence and guidance, my faith in the Lord is continually renewed. As I listen to His guidance, I trust that He will lead me in ways that please Father-God and satisfy my desire and hunger to know the Lord more deeply.
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 satisfy our deepest spiritual thirst—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.
John 7:38-39 (NLT)
“‘Anyone who believes in me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, ‘Rivers of living water will flow from his heart.’’ (When he said ‘living water,’ he was speaking of the Spirit, who would be given to everyone believing in him. But the Spirit had not yet been given, because Jesus had not yet entered into his glory.)”
In John 7:38–39, Jesus spoke to the crowd on the last day of the Festival of Shelters, also called the Feast of Tabernacles, and invited anyone who was thirsty to come to Him and drink. The festival commemorated how Father-God cared for Israel during their journey through the wilderness to the Promised Land, and by the time of Jesus, water had become an important part of the festival ceremonies. Christ was identifying Himself as the One who could fully satisfy the spiritual thirst of the people. Then Christ said that for those who believed in Him, rivers of living water would flow from within them. John identified this “living water” as the Holy Spirit, who would be given after Jesus was glorified.
These verses remind believers that Jesus promised those who have faith in Him that they would receive the Holy Spirit, the source of the living water flowing from within them. The Holy Spirit would satisfy the spiritual thirst of believers. These verses also remind me of what Jesus said to the Samaritan woman at the well when Christ told her, “those who drink the water I give will never be thirsty again. It becomes a fresh, bubbling spring within them, giving them eternal life” (John 4:14).
When I read these verses, I realize how important it is for a believer to know and listen to the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Christ promised that those who believed in Him would receive the Holy Spirit. Through the Holy Spirit's presence and guidance, my faith in the Lord is continually renewed. As I listen to His guidance, I trust that He will lead me in ways that please Father-God and satisfy my desire and hunger to know the Lord more deeply.
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 satisfy our deepest spiritual thirst—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 260 Bible Readings for September 19 - John 6:67-69 (NLT)
John 5-6, Psalm 105
John 6:67-69 (NLT)
“Then Jesus turned to the Twelve and asked, ‘Are you also going to leave?’ Simon Peter replied, ‘Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words that give eternal life. We believe, and we know you are the Holy One of God.’”
In John 6:67–69, Jesus turned to His twelve disciples and asked them if they were going to leave Him as well. Jesus had finished explaining to His followers that He was the Bread of Life. Earlier, He had challenged those who followed Him because they had eaten the bread He miraculously provided, rather than because they understood the significance of the miracle. As His teaching became more difficult, many of His disciples turned away and stopped following Him. Peter answered that they had no one else to follow because Jesus had the words of eternal life. Peter said they believed and knew that Christ was the “Holy One of God.”
These verses remind believers that they may experience confusion or doubt in their faith when the Lord's words or teachings are difficult to understand or accept. But if they love, trust, and believe in Jesus Christ, they need to remain committed to Him, just as His disciples did. There is no substitute for Christ or for His words, which give eternal life. A Bible commentary I read stated that following Christ cannot be based simply on curiosity. Following Jesus means making a personal, informed decision and commitment to remain with Father-God, who holds the key to eternal life.
When I read these verses, I began to wonder about my own commitment to the Lord. Was I following Jesus Christ for material or earthly motivations? Did I make an informed decision and commitment to follow Father-God? Since joining my new church over the past year and a half, I've witnessed things I cannot explain naturally, including what I believe were supernatural healings where people presented before-and-after evidence of changes in their bodies. I've seen people who were addicted to drugs or smoking give them up without having to wean themselves off and without the side effects they expected. I also experience feelings of peace and gratitude for my life that don't go away and still leave me in awe daily. Like Peter, I know why I remain: I have come to believe and trust in the Lord and in His words of eternal life.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One whose words offer eternal life—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.
John 6:67-69 (NLT)
“Then Jesus turned to the Twelve and asked, ‘Are you also going to leave?’ Simon Peter replied, ‘Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words that give eternal life. We believe, and we know you are the Holy One of God.’”
In John 6:67–69, Jesus turned to His twelve disciples and asked them if they were going to leave Him as well. Jesus had finished explaining to His followers that He was the Bread of Life. Earlier, He had challenged those who followed Him because they had eaten the bread He miraculously provided, rather than because they understood the significance of the miracle. As His teaching became more difficult, many of His disciples turned away and stopped following Him. Peter answered that they had no one else to follow because Jesus had the words of eternal life. Peter said they believed and knew that Christ was the “Holy One of God.”
These verses remind believers that they may experience confusion or doubt in their faith when the Lord's words or teachings are difficult to understand or accept. But if they love, trust, and believe in Jesus Christ, they need to remain committed to Him, just as His disciples did. There is no substitute for Christ or for His words, which give eternal life. A Bible commentary I read stated that following Christ cannot be based simply on curiosity. Following Jesus means making a personal, informed decision and commitment to remain with Father-God, who holds the key to eternal life.
When I read these verses, I began to wonder about my own commitment to the Lord. Was I following Jesus Christ for material or earthly motivations? Did I make an informed decision and commitment to follow Father-God? Since joining my new church over the past year and a half, I've witnessed things I cannot explain naturally, including what I believe were supernatural healings where people presented before-and-after evidence of changes in their bodies. I've seen people who were addicted to drugs or smoking give them up without having to wean themselves off and without the side effects they expected. I also experience feelings of peace and gratitude for my life that don't go away and still leave me in awe daily. Like Peter, I know why I remain: I have come to believe and trust in the Lord and in His words of eternal life.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One whose words offer eternal life—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, September 18, 2026
Day 259 Bible Readings - John 4:39-41 (NLT)
John 3-4, Psalm 104
John 4:39-41 (NLT)
“Many Samaritans from the village believed in Jesus because the woman had said, ‘He told me everything I ever did!’ When they came out to see him, they begged him to stay in their village. So he stayed for two days, long enough for many more to hear his message and believe.”
In John 4:39–41, we read about what happened after Jesus met the Samaritan woman at Jacob's well. Jesus' knowledge of the woman's life revealed more than human insight, yet He still treated her with respect and told her that He was the Messiah. The Samaritan woman was so amazed that she went back to her town and told the people about her encounter with Christ. Many Samaritans believed in Jesus because of the woman's testimony, and they went to see Him for themselves. They asked Jesus to stay with them, and He remained there for two days so they could hear His message. During this time in history, Jews and Samaritans generally avoided each other, so it was significant that the Samaritans welcomed Christ and asked Him to stay.
These verses show believers that sharing personal experiences with the Lord can be a powerful way to evangelize. The Samaritan woman told people who knew her, and they knew her history and her personality, so her story made them want to see Jesus for themselves. Her story also shows that one person sharing their testimony can make others interested in knowing Father-God. When the people went to see Jesus for themselves, we see the power of Jesus and His teachings as many more came to believe in Him because of His words.
These verses inspire me to share my story about the Lord more often with people I know and then leave it up to them whether they want to hear more about Father-God. I need to have faith that the power of Jesus' words can transform people and lead them to believe in Him. The story of the Samaritan woman at the well shows what can happen when people hear someone's testimony and then encounter the living Word, Jesus Christ, for themselves.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One whose words have the power to transform people's lives—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.
John 4:39-41 (NLT)
“Many Samaritans from the village believed in Jesus because the woman had said, ‘He told me everything I ever did!’ When they came out to see him, they begged him to stay in their village. So he stayed for two days, long enough for many more to hear his message and believe.”
In John 4:39–41, we read about what happened after Jesus met the Samaritan woman at Jacob's well. Jesus' knowledge of the woman's life revealed more than human insight, yet He still treated her with respect and told her that He was the Messiah. The Samaritan woman was so amazed that she went back to her town and told the people about her encounter with Christ. Many Samaritans believed in Jesus because of the woman's testimony, and they went to see Him for themselves. They asked Jesus to stay with them, and He remained there for two days so they could hear His message. During this time in history, Jews and Samaritans generally avoided each other, so it was significant that the Samaritans welcomed Christ and asked Him to stay.
These verses show believers that sharing personal experiences with the Lord can be a powerful way to evangelize. The Samaritan woman told people who knew her, and they knew her history and her personality, so her story made them want to see Jesus for themselves. Her story also shows that one person sharing their testimony can make others interested in knowing Father-God. When the people went to see Jesus for themselves, we see the power of Jesus and His teachings as many more came to believe in Him because of His words.
These verses inspire me to share my story about the Lord more often with people I know and then leave it up to them whether they want to hear more about Father-God. I need to have faith that the power of Jesus' words can transform people and lead them to believe in Him. The story of the Samaritan woman at the well shows what can happen when people hear someone's testimony and then encounter the living Word, Jesus Christ, for themselves.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One whose words have the power to transform people's lives—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.
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Day 258 Bible Readings - John 1:47-49 (NLT)
John 1-2, Psalm 103
John 1:47-49 (NLT)
“Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him and said of him, ‘Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom there is no deceit!’ ‘How do you know about me?’ Nathanael asked. Jesus replied, ‘I could see you under the fig tree before Philip found you.’ Then Nathanael exclaimed, ‘Rabbi, you are the Son of God—the King of Israel!’”
In John 1:48–49, Nathanael, a friend of Philip, meets Jesus for the first time. Jesus tells Nathanael that there is no deceit in him. Nathanael, who had never met Jesus before, asks how Jesus knows him. Christ then says that He saw Nathanael under the fig tree before Philip called him. Nathanael then exclaims that Jesus is the Son of God and the King of Israel.
These verses reminded me of what the Lord said to the prophet Jeremiah: “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart…” (Jeremiah 1:5). Jesus knew things supernaturally about Nathanael before they were introduced. Christ knew that there was no deceit in Nathanael, and He knew that Nathanael had been under a fig tree before Philip called him. Jesus also demonstrated supernatural knowledge of people in Matthew 9 and Mark 2, where Christ knew what the teachers of the law were thinking in their hearts.
When I feel or hear the guidance of the Holy Spirit, the guidance is sometimes so personal to me that it reminds me that the Lord knows me inside and out, and sometimes better than I even know myself. It makes me chuckle with delight that the Lord knows me so well. Whenever those moments happen, I am reminded that I am in covenant with a God who truly knows me and who still works through signs, wonders, and miracles. My trust in Father-God deepens, and that increasing trust helps me surrender more of my life to Him each day.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who knows you completely and continues to love you—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.
John 1:47-49 (NLT)
“Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him and said of him, ‘Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom there is no deceit!’ ‘How do you know about me?’ Nathanael asked. Jesus replied, ‘I could see you under the fig tree before Philip found you.’ Then Nathanael exclaimed, ‘Rabbi, you are the Son of God—the King of Israel!’”
In John 1:48–49, Nathanael, a friend of Philip, meets Jesus for the first time. Jesus tells Nathanael that there is no deceit in him. Nathanael, who had never met Jesus before, asks how Jesus knows him. Christ then says that He saw Nathanael under the fig tree before Philip called him. Nathanael then exclaims that Jesus is the Son of God and the King of Israel.
These verses reminded me of what the Lord said to the prophet Jeremiah: “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart…” (Jeremiah 1:5). Jesus knew things supernaturally about Nathanael before they were introduced. Christ knew that there was no deceit in Nathanael, and He knew that Nathanael had been under a fig tree before Philip called him. Jesus also demonstrated supernatural knowledge of people in Matthew 9 and Mark 2, where Christ knew what the teachers of the law were thinking in their hearts.
When I feel or hear the guidance of the Holy Spirit, the guidance is sometimes so personal to me that it reminds me that the Lord knows me inside and out, and sometimes better than I even know myself. It makes me chuckle with delight that the Lord knows me so well. Whenever those moments happen, I am reminded that I am in covenant with a God who truly knows me and who still works through signs, wonders, and miracles. My trust in Father-God deepens, and that increasing trust helps me surrender more of my life to Him each day.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who knows you completely and continues to love you—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, September 16, 2026
Day 257 Bible Readings - Mark 15:37-39 (NLT)
Mark 15-16, Psalm 102
Mark 15:37-39 (NLT)
“Then Jesus uttered another loud cry and breathed his last. And the curtain in the sanctuary of the Temple was torn in two, from top to bottom. When the Roman officer who stood facing him saw how he had died, he exclaimed, ‘This man truly was the Son of God!’”
In Mark 15:37–39, we read what happened when Jesus died. At the moment of Christ's death, the massive inner curtain of the Temple was torn in two from top to bottom. Then a Roman centurion who was standing in front of Jesus and saw how He died exclaimed, “Surely this man was the Son of God!”
These verses show believers that even in His death, extraordinary signs accompanied Jesus. The inner veil separated the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place and was passed beyond only by the high priest once each year on the Day of Atonement, when he entered bearing sacrificial blood. But when Jesus died, the veil was torn from top to bottom. The direction of the tear emphasizes that this was not presented as an ordinary human act. The Roman centurion was there as part of his duty overseeing the execution. He was not one of Jesus' followers, yet when he saw how Jesus died, he declared that Christ was the Son of God. Whatever the centurion witnessed in Jesus' death moved him to make this remarkable declaration.
What I like about these verses is that Christ's life and death were characterized by signs and wonders. Wherever He went, Christ miraculously healed people, and many witnessed His miracles. When Jesus died, the Temple veil was torn in two from top to bottom. And a pagan Roman officer, who witnessed Jesus dying on an instrument of death and torture, declared that Jesus was the Son of God. I pray daily that I never forget that I serve a God of signs, wonders, and miracles and worship in a church where I believe He is still working through signs, wonders, and miracles today.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One whose power and identity were revealed even through His death and who is still at work today—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.
Mark 15:37-39 (NLT)
“Then Jesus uttered another loud cry and breathed his last. And the curtain in the sanctuary of the Temple was torn in two, from top to bottom. When the Roman officer who stood facing him saw how he had died, he exclaimed, ‘This man truly was the Son of God!’”
In Mark 15:37–39, we read what happened when Jesus died. At the moment of Christ's death, the massive inner curtain of the Temple was torn in two from top to bottom. Then a Roman centurion who was standing in front of Jesus and saw how He died exclaimed, “Surely this man was the Son of God!”
These verses show believers that even in His death, extraordinary signs accompanied Jesus. The inner veil separated the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place and was passed beyond only by the high priest once each year on the Day of Atonement, when he entered bearing sacrificial blood. But when Jesus died, the veil was torn from top to bottom. The direction of the tear emphasizes that this was not presented as an ordinary human act. The Roman centurion was there as part of his duty overseeing the execution. He was not one of Jesus' followers, yet when he saw how Jesus died, he declared that Christ was the Son of God. Whatever the centurion witnessed in Jesus' death moved him to make this remarkable declaration.
What I like about these verses is that Christ's life and death were characterized by signs and wonders. Wherever He went, Christ miraculously healed people, and many witnessed His miracles. When Jesus died, the Temple veil was torn in two from top to bottom. And a pagan Roman officer, who witnessed Jesus dying on an instrument of death and torture, declared that Jesus was the Son of God. I pray daily that I never forget that I serve a God of signs, wonders, and miracles and worship in a church where I believe He is still working through signs, wonders, and miracles today.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One whose power and identity were revealed even through His death and who is still at work today—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, September 15, 2026
Day 256 Bible Readings - Mark 14:35-36 (NLT)
Mark 13-14, Psalm 101
Mark 14:35-36 (NLT)
“He went on a little farther and fell to the ground. He prayed that, if it were possible, the awful hour awaiting him might pass him by. ‘Abba, Father,’ he cried out, ‘everything is possible for you. Please take this cup of suffering away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine.’”
In Mark 14:35–36, Jesus went to a place called Gethsemane with His disciples and then took Peter, James, and John farther with Him. He left the three nearby, fell to the ground, and prayed that, if possible, He might not have to endure what was coming. Christ knew Father-God's will, but what He faced still caused Him great distress. At the end of His prayer, Jesus did not resist Father-God's will but willingly submitted His own will to the Father.
In these verses, Jesus doesn't pretend He wants the suffering that He knows is coming. Christ's surrender means that although He wanted to avoid the suffering of the cross, He was willing to accept Father-God's will even when it was different from what He wanted. Jesus' surrender in Gethsemane isn't abstract. His obedience will cost Him physically. Christ modeled for believers what surrender can look like when what we want isn't what the Lord wants for us.
Could I tell Father-God honestly what I want while still being able to say, “Not what I will, but what You will”? This kind of surrender is more profound than simply giving up things or actions that I know are wrong or sinful. Can I surrender my will to the Lord even when I desperately want something different? In this kind of surrender, honesty and surrender coexist. I pray for the guidance of the Holy Spirit to help me daily understand what it actually means for me to give Father-God all of me.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who models for us what true surrender means—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.
Mark 14:35-36 (NLT)
“He went on a little farther and fell to the ground. He prayed that, if it were possible, the awful hour awaiting him might pass him by. ‘Abba, Father,’ he cried out, ‘everything is possible for you. Please take this cup of suffering away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine.’”
In Mark 14:35–36, Jesus went to a place called Gethsemane with His disciples and then took Peter, James, and John farther with Him. He left the three nearby, fell to the ground, and prayed that, if possible, He might not have to endure what was coming. Christ knew Father-God's will, but what He faced still caused Him great distress. At the end of His prayer, Jesus did not resist Father-God's will but willingly submitted His own will to the Father.
In these verses, Jesus doesn't pretend He wants the suffering that He knows is coming. Christ's surrender means that although He wanted to avoid the suffering of the cross, He was willing to accept Father-God's will even when it was different from what He wanted. Jesus' surrender in Gethsemane isn't abstract. His obedience will cost Him physically. Christ modeled for believers what surrender can look like when what we want isn't what the Lord wants for us.
Could I tell Father-God honestly what I want while still being able to say, “Not what I will, but what You will”? This kind of surrender is more profound than simply giving up things or actions that I know are wrong or sinful. Can I surrender my will to the Lord even when I desperately want something different? In this kind of surrender, honesty and surrender coexist. I pray for the guidance of the Holy Spirit to help me daily understand what it actually means for me to give Father-God all of me.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who models for us what true surrender means—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, September 14, 2026
Day 255 Bible Readings - Mark 12:29-30 (NLT)
Mark 11-12, Psalm 100
Mark 12:29-30 (NLT)
“Jesus replied, ‘The most important commandment is this: ‘Listen, O Israel! The Lord our God is the one and only Lord. And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.’’”
In Mark 12:29–30, a teacher of religious law asked Jesus which commandment was the most important. Christ told him that the most important commandment was to love the Lord with everything you have and are—with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength. Love for the Lord is the foundation from which obedience to His other commandments flows.
When I read these verses, what stood out to me was the phrase “love the Lord with all your strength.” One Bible commentary I read noted that Jesus perfectly fulfilled this commandment through His obedient life and His willingness to accept death on the cross. I know I love Father-God with all my heart, soul, and mind. But I had never really thought about what it means to love Father-God with all my strength, which can include how I use my physical energy, abilities, and resources.
I always thought of most of my actions as my own, with the Lord being given the actions that related specifically to church. But with the guidance of the Holy Spirit, I am learning that loving Father-God also means that what I do with my body and my strength should glorify Him. When I serve others, I need to think of myself as working for the Lord. And I need to use my strength to persevere when I am tired or face opposition. When I do these things, I am learning what it means to love the Lord with all my strength and to give Him the energy and abilities He has given me.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who teaches us what it means to love Father-God with all that we are—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.
Mark 12:29-30 (NLT)
“Jesus replied, ‘The most important commandment is this: ‘Listen, O Israel! The Lord our God is the one and only Lord. And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.’’”
In Mark 12:29–30, a teacher of religious law asked Jesus which commandment was the most important. Christ told him that the most important commandment was to love the Lord with everything you have and are—with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength. Love for the Lord is the foundation from which obedience to His other commandments flows.
When I read these verses, what stood out to me was the phrase “love the Lord with all your strength.” One Bible commentary I read noted that Jesus perfectly fulfilled this commandment through His obedient life and His willingness to accept death on the cross. I know I love Father-God with all my heart, soul, and mind. But I had never really thought about what it means to love Father-God with all my strength, which can include how I use my physical energy, abilities, and resources.
I always thought of most of my actions as my own, with the Lord being given the actions that related specifically to church. But with the guidance of the Holy Spirit, I am learning that loving Father-God also means that what I do with my body and my strength should glorify Him. When I serve others, I need to think of myself as working for the Lord. And I need to use my strength to persevere when I am tired or face opposition. When I do these things, I am learning what it means to love the Lord with all my strength and to give Him the energy and abilities He has given me.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who teaches us what it means to love Father-God with all that we are—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 254 Bible Readings for September 13 - Mark 9:23-24 (NLT)
Mark 9-10, Psalm 99
Mark 9:23-24 (NLT)
“‘What do you mean, ‘If I can?’’ Jesus asked. ‘Anything is possible if a person believes. The father instantly cried out, ‘I do believe, but help me overcome my unbelief!’”
In Mark 9:23–24, a man brought his son to see Jesus so He could heal him from an evil spirit because the disciples had been unable to do it. The man asked Jesus to help his son if He could. Christ responded that everything is possible for one who believes. The man immediately said that he did believe, but he also acknowledged his struggle to believe and asked Jesus to help him overcome his unbelief.
In these verses, the man who wanted Jesus to perform a miracle confessed his unbelief and wasn't ashamed to ask Jesus for help with it. When I read these verses, I thought about all the times I was ashamed to admit to myself and to the Lord that I had unbelief in my heart and mind. I wanted to hold on to the belief that my faith was stronger than it actually was.
The Holy Spirit is now teaching and guiding me to ask the Lord for help and to give up the belief and illusion that I still have strength in myself—that I don't have to be one hundred percent dependent on Father-God. These verses remind me that I don't have to hide the areas where my faith is still developing. I can believe in Father-God and still ask Him to help me with the places where I struggle to believe. I have surrendered, but the Holy Spirit keeps showing me that there is more to surrender. I believe, but there is still unbelief that I need Jesus to help me overcome. My daily prayer is now: Father-God, I believe You. Now help me with the parts of me that still struggle to believe.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who meets us even in our struggle to believe and helps our faith grow—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.
Mark 9:23-24 (NLT)
“‘What do you mean, ‘If I can?’’ Jesus asked. ‘Anything is possible if a person believes. The father instantly cried out, ‘I do believe, but help me overcome my unbelief!’”
In Mark 9:23–24, a man brought his son to see Jesus so He could heal him from an evil spirit because the disciples had been unable to do it. The man asked Jesus to help his son if He could. Christ responded that everything is possible for one who believes. The man immediately said that he did believe, but he also acknowledged his struggle to believe and asked Jesus to help him overcome his unbelief.
In these verses, the man who wanted Jesus to perform a miracle confessed his unbelief and wasn't ashamed to ask Jesus for help with it. When I read these verses, I thought about all the times I was ashamed to admit to myself and to the Lord that I had unbelief in my heart and mind. I wanted to hold on to the belief that my faith was stronger than it actually was.
The Holy Spirit is now teaching and guiding me to ask the Lord for help and to give up the belief and illusion that I still have strength in myself—that I don't have to be one hundred percent dependent on Father-God. These verses remind me that I don't have to hide the areas where my faith is still developing. I can believe in Father-God and still ask Him to help me with the places where I struggle to believe. I have surrendered, but the Holy Spirit keeps showing me that there is more to surrender. I believe, but there is still unbelief that I need Jesus to help me overcome. My daily prayer is now: Father-God, I believe You. Now help me with the parts of me that still struggle to believe.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who meets us even in our struggle to believe and helps our faith grow—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 253 Bible Readings for September 12 - Mark 8:34-35 (NLT)
Mark 7-8, Psalm 98
Mark 8:34-35 (NLT)
“Then, calling the crowd to join his disciples, he said, ‘If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross, and follow me. If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake and for the sake of the Good News, you will save it.’”
In Mark 8:34–35, after Jesus told His disciples about His death and resurrection, He said that if anyone wants to follow Him, they must deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow Him. Following Christ means renouncing self-rule and surrendering personal desires and ambitions when they conflict with the Lord's will. Then Christ said that whoever tries to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for Him and for the gospel will save it. Loyalty to Jesus may require surrender and sacrifice, but through Him we ultimately find true and eternal life with Father-God.
When I read these verses, I thought about how much of my life I am willing to surrender to the Lord. I thought I had surrendered everything, but the guidance of the Holy Spirit keeps reminding me that surrender to Father-God is like peeling back the layers of an onion. There is always more to surrender to the Lord. There are surface things, like giving up alcohol, but there are also deeper things, like giving up family traditions and beliefs and even society's beliefs and traditions when they conflict with the Lord's will.
While I love the image of Jesus as the shepherd, I still have a hard time thinking of myself as a sheep because society has given sheep such a negative image of blind obedience, low intelligence, and lack of individuality. But when I researched sheep and their behavior, I learned that they are remarkably intelligent animals. Studies have shown that they can recognize human faces, remember paths, and navigate complex social relationships. They also flock together as a strategy for survival because there is greater protection in staying together. I pray daily and ask the Holy Spirit for guidance to help me surrender more to the Lord so I can follow His will for my life.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who calls us to surrender our lives to Him so that we may find true life in 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.
Mark 8:34-35 (NLT)
“Then, calling the crowd to join his disciples, he said, ‘If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross, and follow me. If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake and for the sake of the Good News, you will save it.’”
In Mark 8:34–35, after Jesus told His disciples about His death and resurrection, He said that if anyone wants to follow Him, they must deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow Him. Following Christ means renouncing self-rule and surrendering personal desires and ambitions when they conflict with the Lord's will. Then Christ said that whoever tries to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for Him and for the gospel will save it. Loyalty to Jesus may require surrender and sacrifice, but through Him we ultimately find true and eternal life with Father-God.
When I read these verses, I thought about how much of my life I am willing to surrender to the Lord. I thought I had surrendered everything, but the guidance of the Holy Spirit keeps reminding me that surrender to Father-God is like peeling back the layers of an onion. There is always more to surrender to the Lord. There are surface things, like giving up alcohol, but there are also deeper things, like giving up family traditions and beliefs and even society's beliefs and traditions when they conflict with the Lord's will.
While I love the image of Jesus as the shepherd, I still have a hard time thinking of myself as a sheep because society has given sheep such a negative image of blind obedience, low intelligence, and lack of individuality. But when I researched sheep and their behavior, I learned that they are remarkably intelligent animals. Studies have shown that they can recognize human faces, remember paths, and navigate complex social relationships. They also flock together as a strategy for survival because there is greater protection in staying together. I pray daily and ask the Holy Spirit for guidance to help me surrender more to the Lord so I can follow His will for my life.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who calls us to surrender our lives to Him so that we may find true life in 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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