Day 306 Bible Readings – Joel 2:25-26 (ESV)

Joel 2:18-32, Joel 3, Hebrews 4:1-13, Proverbs 11:29-31

Joel 2:25-26 (ESV)

“I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten, the hopper, the destroyer, and the cutter, my great army, which I sent among you. “You shall eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord your God, who has dealt wondrously with you.”

In Joel 2:25-26, the Old Testament prophet speaks of Father-God's promise of restoration for His people. Even when we face judgment from the Lord, His judgment serves to fulfill His divine purposes. God the Father has control over all creation and can restore us to our former state after His discipline. Our Lord is a loving God, who promises to be faithful and provide for His people. His restoration will not only address our physical needs but also our emotional and spiritual needs. When God the Father restores us, we will offer Him our gratitude and worship.

These verses are often cited to encourage believers to trust in the promises of God the Father. In times of loss, I frequently find myself questioning where the Lord was and why He didn’t prevent the loss. I leaned on these verses to believe and hope that Father-God would one day restore and renew me. I discovered that the Lord was always present during my season of loss, and the promise of renewal and restoration was genuine. After each loss, I found myself in a better place than I had been before, having supernaturally regained everything I thought I had lost. If you are currently experiencing a season of loss, read these verses and remember that Father God's promises to His people are real and can come to fruition.

If these verses resonate with you—if you feel compelled to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who promises restoration and renewal to His people in times of loss—this could be your moment. Open your heart to Him, speak to Him in the following prayer, and express your trust in Him. Share your desire to walk with Him and welcome His presence into your life. God is faithful and stands ready to meet you wherever 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. Right now, 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 305 Bible Readings – Joel 2:12-13 (ESV)

Joel 1, Joel 2:1-17, Hebrews 3, Proverbs 11:19-28

Joel 2:12-13 (ESV)

“Yet even now,” declares the Lord, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning; and rend your hearts and not your garments.” Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love; and he relents over disaster.”

In Joel 2:12-13, the Old Testament prophet delivers a message from God the Father to the people of Judah, who were suffering from repeated locust plagues that devastated their land. The Lord calls the people of Judah to repent for their wicked ways. Joel reminds them of God the Father's grace and compassion for His people. Because He loves them deeply, Father-God offers mercy and forgiveness, seeking reconciliation rather than punishment. The Lord gives His people many opportunities for repentance and is willing to relent from sending disaster because He desires their redemption.

These verses remind us that God the Father always extends an invitation for those who believe in Him to return. We can demonstrate our repentance by fasting, weeping, and mourning—by sincerely desiring in our hearts to return to Him. We must remember that Father-God is always ready to forgive and restore His children when we allow Him to transform us. The Lord wants to restore our relationship with Him because He is loving and forgiving.

When I read these verses, I am reminded that I can come back to the Lord, no matter how distant I feel from Him. It is wrong to think that God the Father will never forgive me. He is always willing to forgive because He desires a restored relationship with me, as long as I am willing to repent and transform my life. I know that I do not have to do it alone; I have the guidance of the Holy Spirit to help me return to the Lord.

If these verses resonate with you—if you feel moved to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who loves you and always desires reconciliation—this could be your moment. Open your heart to Him, speak to Him in the following prayer, and express your trust in Him. Share your desire to walk with Him and welcome His presence into your life. God is faithful and stands ready to meet you wherever 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. Right now, 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 304 Bible Readings for November 1 – Obadiah 1:15-18 (ESV)

Obadiah 1, Hebrews 2, Proverbs 11:9-18

Obadiah 1:15-18 (ESV)

“For the day of the Lord is near upon all the nations. As you have done, it shall be done to you; your deeds shall return on your own head. For as you have drunk on my holy mountain so all the nations shall drink continually; they shall drink and swallow, and shall be as though they had never been. But in Mount Zion there shall be those who escape, and it shall be holy, and the house of Jacob shall possess their own possessions. The house of Jacob shall be a fire, and the house of Joseph a flame, and the house of Esau stubble; they shall burn them and consume them, and there shall be no survivor for the house of Esau, for the Lord has spoken.”

In Obadiah 15-18, the Old Testament prophet Obadiah foretold the judgment that would come upon the kingdom of Edom. The Edomites, descendants of Esau, the son of Isaac and Rebekah, opposed the Israelites when Moses led them out of Egypt, refusing to allow them passage through their land to the Promised Land. They also resisted Saul and other kings of Judah, engaging in conflict with them. Father-God promised justice to the Edomites, declaring that they would reap what they had sown and face violence and betrayal from other nations. He assured that Israel would execute judgment upon Edom, ultimately destroying the nation and leaving no survivors. Obadiah’s prophecy was fulfilled; the kingdom of Edom and its people were conquered and ceased to exist as a distinct group following the destruction of Jerusalem.

Obadiah’s prophecy illustrates that the justice of Father-God is inevitable, holding everyone, including kingdoms, accountable for their actions. Our actions have consequences, and these verses remind us that, as believers, we must remember that what we do to others will be done to us. Anyone who opposes God the Father will face the wrath of His justice. We can take hope from these verses, knowing that Father-God is always faithful to His people and will restore all that was lost. The land of Edom was returned to the descendants of Jacob after the kingdom's destruction. The fate of the Edomites serves as a reminder to align ourselves with the Lord’s purposes and warns us of the consequences of opposing His will. These verses reassure me of Father-God's faithfulness to His promises and that there will be justice and restoration in my life.

If these verses resonate with you—if you feel moved to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who remains faithful to His people, promising justice and restoration—this could be your moment. Open your heart to Him, speak to Him in the following prayer, and express your trust in Him. Share your desire to walk with Him and welcome His presence into your life. God is faithful and stands ready to meet you wherever 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. Right now, 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 303 Bible Readings – Proverbs 11:1-2 (ESV)

Lamentations 3:40-66, Lamentations 4-5, Hebrews 1, Proverbs 11:1-8

Proverbs 11:1-2 (ESV)

“A false balance is an abomination to the Lord, but a just weight is his delight. When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom.”

In Proverbs 11:1-2, Solomon writes that believers in God the Father should strive for honesty and integrity in both life and business. Being deceitful is fundamentally opposed to Father-God’s nature, which values truth and justice. The Lord takes pleasure in those who act justly and uphold the truth.

When you are prideful, you rely on yourself instead of God. You exalt yourself and place yourself above Him. But with pride comes disgrace, and the Bible is full of stories that show the consequences of pride. In contrast, humility opens you to dependence on Father-God and makes you receptive to correction and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Pride separates you from the Lord, while humility leads to a deeper relationship with Him.

When I read these verses, I thought of times in my life when I felt cheated by someone and how upset it made me. I can imagine how the Lord feels when He sees His children being cheated or deceiving others. I can also see how people are rewarded in life when they reflect the Lord’s values of truth and justice. I also remembered times when I was full of pride, relying on myself and not open to correction from anyone. Nothing good ever comes from being prideful. But when I am humble and willing to listen to the Holy Spirit’s guidance, I feel my relationship with the Lord deepening, and I can avoid the pitfalls in life.

If these verses stir something within your heart—if you feel moved to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who values truth, justice, and humility—this could be your moment. Open your heart to Him, speak to Him in the following prayer, and tell Him that you trust Him. Express your desire to walk with Him and welcome His presence into your life. God is faithful and stands ready to meet you wherever 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. Right now, 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.