Day 309 Bible Readings – Ezekiel 8:10-12 (ESV)

Ezekiel 7-9, Hebrews 6:13-20, Hebrews 7:1-10, Proverbs 12:18-28

Ezekiel 8:10-12 (ESV)

“So I went in and saw. And there, engraved on the wall all around, was every form of creeping things and loathsome beasts, and all the idols of the house of Israel. And before them stood seventy men of the elders of the house of Israel, with Jaazaniah the son of Shaphan standing among them. Each had his censer in his hand, and the smoke of the cloud of incense went up. Then he said to me, “Son of man, have you seen what the elders of the house of Israel are doing in the dark, each in his room of pictures? For they say, ‘The Lord does not see us, the Lord has forsaken the land.’”

In Ezekiel 8:10-12, the Lord showed the Old Testament prophet Ezekiel a vision of the elders of the house of Israel worshipping idols in the temple of Jerusalem. The elders believed God the Father did not see them or care about their actions. They felt that Father-God had abandoned them, leading them to worship other gods or idols in secrecy.

The Lord revealed to Ezekiel that He sees all, even when we act in secret. We cannot hide our actions from God the Father, including the sins we conceal in our hearts. Even when we feel the Lord has abandoned us, we must continue to trust Him and uphold our covenantal relationship. We need to examine our hearts and lives daily to determine if we have allowed anything to take the place of Father-God. If we are leaders in our churches, we must be especially vigilant, as others look to us for guidance on how to behave. The Lord holds leaders to a higher standard of aligning with His laws and principles.

I recall reading an article where the author stated that if you feel shame doing something in front of others, you probably shouldn’t be doing it at all. As believers in God the Father, we need to reflect on our actions and ask ourselves, “Would I be ashamed to do what I am doing if God the Father saw me?” Father-God is always aware of our thoughts and actions, and we should live openly before Him. We also need to guard against letting anything or anyone take the place of God the Father in our lives and hearts. We are in a covenant relationship with the Lord, and He is always faithful to us. Even during challenging times, the Lord is not indifferent to what is happening in our lives. The Lord loves His children and will always take care of us.

If these verses resonate with you—if you feel compelled to place your faith in Jesus Christ, who loves and cares for those who believe in Him—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 308 Bible Readings - Proverbs 12:13-14 (ESV)

Ezekiel 4-6, Hebrews 5:11-14, Hebrews 6:1-12, Proverbs 12:8-17

Proverbs 12:13-14 (ESV)

“An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, but the righteous escapes from trouble. From the fruit of his mouth a man is satisfied with good, and the work of a man’s hand comes back to him.”

In Proverbs 12:13-14, Solomon reminds believers that a wise man speaks and acts following the Lord’s guidance and wisdom. A person who speaks in ways that harm and deceive is engaging in sinful behavior, which has consequences. Harmful speech leads to self-destruction. Solomon tells us that words have the power to destroy or build up, and a follower of Father-God needs to speak in a way that reflects the Lord’s wisdom and his laws. Words that don’t deceive or harm will allow a believer to avoid trouble. If our speech reflects the Lord’s wisdom, the power of our words will bring us good fortune. Our way of speaking can lead us to the Lord’s blessings or our own destruction. When you work hard following Father-God’s principles, rewards come back to you.

We need to be intentional with our words and actions because Solomon’s words tell us we will reap what we sow. Our words and actions need to reflect our commitment to God the Father and His principles. In my life, I have seen that even the smallest lie in speech has consequences. When I hide my true feelings because I don’t want to hurt someone’s feelings, I stop wanting to be with the person very much because my dishonesty has now become a barrier between myself and that person. I no longer feel comfortable around them, and our interactions decrease. I think of what the Lord would do in this instance, and I know He would be honest but in a kind way. The Lord would not put any barriers between Himself and His children. I know that if I modeled by words and actions more like Father-God, I am rewarded. When I don’t align my speech and actions to reflect the Lord’s love and wisdom to other people, I reap the consequences of challenges and troubles.

If these verses resonate with you—if you feel compelled to place your faith in Jesus Christ, whose wisdom can give you a life full of reward and blessings—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 307 Bible Readings - Ezekiel 3:1-3 (ESV)

Ezekiel 1-3, Hebrews 4:14-16, Hebrews 5:1-10, Proverbs 12:1-7

“And he said to me, “Son of man, eat whatever you find here. Eat this scroll, and go, speak to the house of Israel.” So I opened my mouth, and he gave me this scroll to eat. 3 And he said to me, “Son of man, feed your belly with this scroll that I give you and fill your stomach with it.” Then I ate it, and it was in my mouth as sweet as honey.”

In Ezekiel 3:1-3, God the Father commanded the Old Testament prophet Ezekiel to eat the scroll given to him. Ezekiel obeyed and found that it tasted like honey. I love the metaphor of consuming the word of God the Father. When we take in the word of the Lord, we internalize Scripture, allowing it to change and transform us.

I admire Ezekiel’s obedience in following the Lord’s commands. He demonstrates the importance of fulfilling God’s mission for our lives. When he looked at the scroll, he saw it contained “words of lamentation and mourning and woe” (Ezekiel 2:10 ESV). These verses remind us that Father-God’s truth can often include tough messages, yet Ezekiel described them as sweet, saying that the word of the Lord is ultimately desirable. While the words of God the Father can be challenging, embracing them can bring us joy and satisfaction. They nourish and sustain our spiritual growth.

When I read and meditate on verses from the Bible, I am sometimes struck by the harshness of the truth in the Lord’s words. I feel convicted of sin and unworthy of God the Father’s love. But then I remember that Father-God is challenging me to grow in my understanding of His word and to deepen my relationship with Him. He asks me to internalize His words in my heart and mind, making them a part of me—not just something to read and remember. When I allow the words of God the Father to transform my heart and mind, I experience greater peace and calmness in my life. The word of the Lord can sustain us through challenging times and nourish our spiritual lives like food.

If these verses resonate with you—if you feel compelled to place your faith in Jesus Christ, whose words can bring you peace and nourishment—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 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.