Day 279 Bible Readings for October 7 – Colossians 2:8 (ESV)

Jeremiah 11:18-23, Jeremiah 12-13, Colossians 2:6-23, Proverbs 3:11-20

Colossians 2:8 (ESV)

“See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ.”

In verse 8 from Colossians 2, Paul writes to the Colossians to address the false teachings that were leading the church away from Christ. The false teachings include traditions, practices, and philosophical thoughts that are contrary to the teachings in the Gospel. Paul warned the Colossians against being misled by these teachings that promise wisdom and overshadow the teachings of Jesus Christ.

As believers in Jesus Christ, Paul tells us to be vigilant and to have discernment in beliefs and practices that are not rooted in the teachings of Christ. Not all societal traditions are aligned with the Bible or are beneficial and could lead us away from Christ.

Paul’s words are especially relevant in today’s culture, where countless teachings compete for our attention and may run contrary to the teachings of Jesus Christ. One effective way to develop spiritual discernment is to immerse yourself in daily Bible reading and prayer. For instance, regularly studying scripture can help us recognize misleading messages in media or conversations, empowering us to respond with wisdom and grace. If we neglect our Bible study or forget to pray, we risk losing our grounding in the Lord—meaning we may feel spiritually adrift, less able to distinguish truth from error, and more likely to make choices that stray from our values. Without consistent prayer and study, our hearts and minds can become vulnerable to confusion, doubt, or influences that pull us away from Christ’s teachings. Maintaining these spiritual practices is essential for staying rooted in faith and making decisions anchored in Father-God’s truth.

If my reflections on these Bible verses have inspired you to become rooted in faith and make decisions based on Biblical truth, I invite you to join me in the following prayer. This is a chance to respond in faith and express your trust in Father-God to give you guidance and discernment. I encourage you to pray this aloud as an act of faith and commitment to the Lord.

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 that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. Right now, I receive forgiveness through the blood of Jesus. I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, in Jesus’ name, Amen.

If you prayed this 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 278 Bible Readings for October 6 – Proverbs 3:9-10 (ESV)

Jeremiah 9:17-26, Jeremiah 10, Jeremiah 11:1-17, Colossians 1:24-29, Colossians2:1-5, Proverbs 3:1-10

“Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce; then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will be bursting with wine.”

In verses 9 and 10 from Proverbs 3, Solomon advises believers to honor the Lord by giving Him the first of what we have or have earned. Honoring Father-God with our wealth is an act of trust. By choosing to give him to Him, we acknowledge that He alone is the source of everything we possess and our wealth. This recognition shifts our perspective from self-reliance to dependence on Father-God, reminding us that our resources and blessings originate from Him.

When we honor Father-God with our wealth, we declare our faith in Him. We demonstrate our trust in his provision and care. This act affirms that our confidence is not in our own ability to acquire or retain wealth, but in God’s faithfulness to provide for us abundantly.

Tithing is something I have tried to do my whole life, but I’ve always had difficulty tithing 10% of my wealth. It wasn’t until this year that I truly understood what tithing to Father-God means in terms of my covenant relationship with the Lord. I didn’t know that honoring the Lord with my wealth meant I had declared my faith in him, and that He was the source of all my wealth. For me, tithing meant supporting whatever church I was attending. Tithing to a church meant I was being a “good and faithful” member. But as I’ve come to learn from reading the Bible daily for the last three (3) years, tithing in the Biblical sense means something completely different. Tithing to Father-God now represents my total trust that Father-God will bless and provide for me abundantly, because He loves me and because he is my shepherd. Do I have 100% trust yet? No, but I know that the Holy Spirit is guiding and counseling me to have the kind of trust in the Lord that Solomon tells believers to have.

If my reflections on these Bible verses have inspired you, and you desire to place your trust in the love and provision of Father-God—believing that He is a good shepherd who cares for all who believe in Jesus Christ—I invite you to join me in the following prayer. This is an opportunity to respond in faith, expressing your trust in Father-God's love and His promise to bless and provide for you as you walk with Him. Please consider praying this prayer aloud as an act of faith and commitment to the Lord.

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 that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. Right now, I receive forgiveness through the blood of Jesus. I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, in Jesus’ name, Amen.

If you prayed this 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 277 Bible Readings for October 5 – Colossians 1:9-12 (ESV)

Jeremiah 8, Jeremiah 9:1-16, Colossians 1:1-23, Proverbs 2:12-22

Colossians 1:9-12 (ESV)

“And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him: bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; being strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy; giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in light.”

In verses 9 through 12 from Colossians 1, Paul writes to the church at Colossae that he prays for them unceasingly. Paul prays for their spiritual growth, so that they may be filled with knowledge of the will of Jesus Christ. Paul prays that the Colossians be filled with spiritual understanding and wisdom, so that they walk and live to please the Lord fully. Their lives need to bear fruit from their good work, and so they will be strengthened by Father-God’s power.

Paul’s prayer for the Colossians is a prayer we should pray for ourselves. In Kenneth E. Hagin’s book, The Believer’s Authority, he wrote that we could use prayers that Paul wrote for the different churches and substitute the “you” for “I”. Paul wanted every believer in Christ to be taught in the wisdom of the Lord and to understand his will. Paul also knew that believers do not have to do this work alone; they can rely on Father-God’s strength to help them meet all of life’s challenges. With the help of the Lord, believers can endure and overcome life’s problems with joy.

If my reflections on these Bible verses have inspired you, and you want the help and strength of the Lord to endure and overcome life’s problems with joy, I invite you to pray the following prayer aloud:

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 that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. Right now, I receive forgiveness through the blood of Jesus. I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, in Jesus’ name, Amen.

If you prayed this 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 276 Bible Readings for October 4 – Philippians 4:6-7 (ESV)

Jeremiah 6 & 7, Philippians 4, Proverbs 2:1-11

Philippians 4:6-7 (ESV)

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

In verses 6 and 7 from Philippians 4, Paul writes to the church in Philippi about the importance of prayer and supplication. He tells them to pray and make supplications to Father-God with gratitude and not to worry about anything. When we have gratitude towards Father-God with our prayers, Paul tells them they will have the peace that comes from him. Paul lets them know that the Lord’s peace will guard their hearts and minds because they have a relationship with Jesus Christ. When you trust in Father-God’s sovereignty, you will have the kind of peace that doesn’t make sense because it is beyond our human logic and reasoning.

I love these verses because I have found peace when I pray and make requests to the Lord with gratitude in my heart. When I focus solely on Father-God, my worries go away. But when my heart and mind go back to my life in the world, the worries come back in full force. Only by praying to Father-God and acknowledging the gratitude that I have for my faith in Jesus Christ, does the peace from Father-God come back. A relationship with Jesus Christ is the best cure for anxiety and worry in the world.

If my reflections on these Bible verses have inspired you, and you want the best cure for anxiety and worry in the world, I invite you to pray the following prayer aloud:

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 that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. Right now, I receive forgiveness through the blood of Jesus. I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, in Jesus’ name, Amen.

If you prayed this 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.