Day 217 Bible Readings – 1 Corinthians 1: 25 (ESV)

1 Chronicles 19-21, 1 Corinthians 1: 18-31, Psalm 119: 57-64

1 Corinthians 1: 25 (ESV)

“For the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men.”

In verse 25 from 1 Corinthians 1, Paul tells us that the divine wisdom of Father-God doesn’t often make sense to people who only use human understanding and wisdom. Many believed at the time that it was foolish to call Jesus Christ the Messiah when he was crucified, since crucifixion was used by the Romans to humiliate and torture people. From a human perspective, one might conclude that Jesus Christ could not be considered the Messiah or the son of God due to his crucifixion. However, as believers in Christ, we know that the crucifixion was an intentional part of Father-God’s divine plan to provide salvation to humanity. Christ died for us, for our sins, so that we could be saved. As believers in Jesus Christ, we need to trust the wisdom of Father-God even when it contradicts human wisdom and logic. Father-God will use weakness and limitation as part of his divine plan, and not just strength and power. The Bible is full of examples besides Christ of Father-God using people who were considered weak and full of limitations in the eyes of the world, to manifest and achieve his divine plan on earth. If you have faith in Christ, never count yourself out if you think you look weak and limited in the eyes of the world. Father-God has a plan for you because you are his child, and because everyone is part of Father-God’s plan to bring salvation to the world.

If you enjoyed reading my thoughts on this Bible verse, and you want to feel that despite your perceived failings and shortcoming that you have a part to play in the Lord’s divine plan to bring salvation to humanity through your faith in Jesus Christ, please pray this prayer out loud:

Heavenly Father, I want to give you my Life. Forgive me of all of my sins. Wash me in your blood. I believe in my heart You raised Jesus from the dead. I confess with my mouth Jesus is my Lord and Savior. Right now, I receive forgiveness by the blood of Jesus. I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, in Jesus’ name, Amen.

If you prayed that prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! Do yourself a favor and find and join a Holy Spirit filled, full Gospel, Bible-based church where you can hear the words of Father-God preached and experience signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.

Day 216 Bible Readings - Psalm 119: 49-50 (ESV)

1 Chronicles 17 & 18, 1 Corinthians 1: 1-17, Psalm 119: 49-56

Psalm 119: 49-50 (ESV)

“Remember your word to your servant, in which you have made me hope. This is my comfort in my affliction, that your promise gives me life.”

In verses 49 and 50 from Psalm 119, the psalmist tells Father-God to remember his promises to his servant because they give him hope. But these verses are also a reminder for believers to remember all the promises that Father-God made to his people in the Bible. Our hope is found in the promises of Father-God and his faithfulness in delivering his promises to his people. If we are bothered by the spirits of doubt and worry in our lives, we need to read and meditate on the promises of Father-God in the Bible. We will find comfort when we read about the faithfulness of Father-God to his people. Our faith will be renewed when we read about how Father-God always delivered his people from their afflictions, and the mercy he showed to his people even when they rejected him. Whenever I feel troubled, I can always find someone in the Bible who is going through a similar issue. I find great comfort and peace in reading about how Father-God dealt with the person and their issue. I know that Father-God is the same way today as he was in the Bible, and that his promises and actions are also available to me.

If you enjoyed reading my thoughts on these Bible verses and you want to have the comfort and peace in your life that comes from having faith in Jesus Christ, please pray this prayer out loud:

Heavenly Father, I want to give you my Life. Forgive me of all of my sins. Wash me in your blood. I believe in my heart You raised Jesus from the dead. I confess with my mouth Jesus is my Lord and Savior. Right now, I receive forgiveness by the blood of Jesus. I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, in Jesus’ name, Amen.

If you prayed that prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! Do yourself a favor and find and join a Holy Spirit filled, full Gospel, Bible-based church where you can hear the words of Father-God preached and experience signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.

Day 215 Bible Readings – Romans 16: 17-18 (ESV)

1 Chronicles 15 & 16, Romans 16, Psalm 119: 41-48

Romans 16: 17-18 (ESV)

“I appeal to you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; avoid them. For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites, and by smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive.”

At the end of Romans 16 in verses 17 and 18, Paul tells us be watch out for people who cause division in the unity of your church community. Paul’s warning was especially crucial in the early Christian church when it was first being formed, but this warning also applies to the church community today. As believers in Jesus Christ, we must follow his teachings in all situations and seek harmony and peace among our fellow believers. Paul tells us that we must also be aware if there are people in our church community who do not seem to be committed to the teachings of Jesus Christ. We need to always go back to the Bible for the truth and discernment in anyone’s actions. Not only do we need to have discernment with other people’s actions, but with our own actions. We need to constantly examine our own motives and desires to make sure they align with serving Father-God, and not our own desires or personal ambitions and desires. I see this happening sometimes in my choice of where to sit in church. Do I want to sit in the first few rows where the pastor can see me so I can be recognized by him and called out for blessings? Or do I choose to sit where the Holy Spirit is guiding me to sit, so I can be of service to those around me and serve Father-God’s plan? Sometimes I’ve sat next to someone who said something to me, and it was exactly what I needed to hear from the Lord. I was meant to sit next to this person, so they could deliver Father-God’s message to me. I follow the Holy Spirit's guidance over my own ego because it leads me to where God wants me, making life feel smoother and more peaceful.

If you enjoyed reading my thoughts on these Bible verses and you want to have a smoother and more peaceful life that comes from having faith in Jesus Christ, please pray this prayer out loud:

Heavenly Father, I want to give you my Life. Forgive me of all of my sins. Wash me in your blood. I believe in my heart You raised Jesus from the dead. I confess with my mouth Jesus is my Lord and Savior. Right now, I receive forgiveness by the blood of Jesus. I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, in Jesus’ name, Amen.

If you prayed that prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! Do yourself a favor and find and join a Holy Spirit filled, full Gospel, Bible-based church where you can hear the words of Father-God preached and experience signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.

Day 214 Bible Readings – Psalm 119: 36-37 (ESV)

1 Chronicles 12: 23-40, 1 Chronicles 13-14, Romans 15: 14-33, Psalm 119: 33-40

Psalm 119: 36-37 (ESV)

“Incline my heart to your testimonies, and not to selfish gain! Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things; and give me life in your ways.”

In Psalm 119, the Psalmist tells us we need to be careful of covetousness and prayed to Father-God to turn his mind towards his testimonies instead. There are many examples of covetousness in the Old Testament, where people have wanted things for their selfish gains. The temptation of materialism, greed, and worldly desire is great, and believers need to make sure they are always aligned with Father-God’s will. The Psalmist also asks the Lord to turn his eyes from looking at things that are worthless. Worthless things can refer to anything that distracts you from Father-God such as idols. Bur worthless can also refer to things that do no good, do not last, or have nothing to do with Jesus. The Psalmist also warns us to be careful of what we allow our eyes to see, since what we see can influence our thoughts and actions. But more importantly, the Psalmist tells us we need to seek Father-God’s help in maintaining our spiritual focus and vitality. I love that these verses are reminders that we need not do anything on our own, and that we can always pray to Father-God for his help.

If you enjoyed reading my thoughts on these Bible verses and you want to have Father-God’s help in whatever you do because of your faith in Jesus Christ, please pray this prayer out loud:

Heavenly Father, I want to give you my Life. Forgive me of all of my sins. Wash me in your blood. I believe in my heart You raised Jesus from the dead. I confess with my mouth Jesus is my Lord and Savior. Right now, I receive forgiveness by the blood of Jesus. I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, in Jesus’ name, Amen.

If you prayed that prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! Do yourself a favor and find and join a Holy Spirit filled, full Gospel, Bible-based church where you can hear the words of Father-God preached and experience signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.