Day 312 Bible Readings for November 9 - Ezekiel 16:15-17 (ESV)

Ezekiel 16, Hebrews 9:1-15, Proverbs 13:20-25, Proverbs 14:1-4

Ezekiel 16:15-17 (ESV)

“But you trusted in your beauty and played the whore because of your renown and lavished your whorings on any passerby; your beauty became his. You took some of your garments and made for yourself colorful shrines, and on them played the whore. The like has never been, nor ever shall be. You also took your beautiful jewels of my gold and of my silver, which I had given you, and made for yourself images of men, and with them played the whore.”

In Ezekiel 16:15-17, the Old Testament prophet Ezekiel warned about the consequences of pride. The Israelites, blessed by the Lord, became famous and subsequently full of pride. They forgot who they were before Father-God blessed them, placing their trust more in their blessings than in the Lord Himself. Israel used its fame to pursue idols from the surrounding pagan nations. The people misused the Lord’s blessings to honor these other gods. The kings of Israel created idols and formed alliances with other nations, relying on them instead of on God the Father. Because of Israel’s pride and the misuse of Father-God’s blessings, the Babylonians conquered Israel and exiled its people to Babylon.

I committed the sin of pride in my life, much like the people of Israel. The Lord blessed me with a good mind, which led to excellent positions at my job and an increase in income. Instead of remaining humble and reliant on God the Father, I trusted solely in my own abilities. Promotion and financial gain became idols in my life. Acquiring nice things and living the “good life” became my pursuits. I forgot about God the Father and stopped listening to the guidance of the Holy Spirit, using the Lord’s blessings for my selfish purposes rather than to honor Him.

I became separated from Father-God and left my church because it was taking up too much time in my life. The consequences of turning away from Him led me to unhealthy habits, poor health, and a profound emptiness inside. Fear of losing everything I had worked for became a constant in my life, leaving me feeling estranged from God the Father. The peace I once felt in my covenant relationship with the Lord was no longer part of my life. It was only when I returned to the Lord, renewed my relationship with Him, and became born again that the fear left me and peace returned to my life.

If these verses resonate with you—if you feel compelled to place your faith in Jesus Christ, who can give you a life of peace instead of fear—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 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 311 Bible Readings for November 8 – Proverbs 13:13-14 (ESV)

Ezekiel 13-15, Hebrews 8, Proverbs 13:10-19

Proverbs 13:13-14 (ESV)

“Whoever despises the word brings destruction on himself, but he who reveres the commandment will be rewarded. The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, that one may turn away from the snares of death.”

In Proverbs 13:13-14, Solomon warns that rejecting and despising wisdom, along with the instructions of God the Father, leads to personal harm. The consequences can negatively affect various aspects of life, including personal, relational, and spiritual well-being. However, when you value and respect the guidance of the Holy Spirit or wise individuals, God the Father rewards you with a path to blessings and prosperity. Your life will honor the Lord and benefit others.

Solomon describes the Holy Spirit’s instructions as a fountain—a continuous source of spiritual nourishment and refreshment. This fountain of wisdom sustains you and protects you from spiritual harm. Listening to the Holy Spirit helps you avoid traps that lead not only to spiritual death through sin and disobedience but also to physical harm and destruction.

I have found that whenever I ignored the instructions of the Holy Spirit or disregarded the wise teachings of the Bible; I faced negative consequences. Conversely, when I followed the guidance of the Holy Spirit, remarkable things happened. One day, while waiting at a train stop, I felt prompted by the Holy Spirit to move further back along the platform. About fifteen minutes later, two cars collided, and the glass from the accident flew, landing where I had been standing. Had I ignored the Holy Spirit’s guidance, I know the flying glass would have injured me. Many experiences in my life have proven to me the blessings of following the Holy Spirit’s guidance.

If these verses resonate with you—if you feel compelled to place your faith in Jesus Christ, whose guidance and wisdom can lead to a blessed life—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 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 310 Bible Readings – Ezekiel 11:19-20 (ESV)

Ezekiel 10-12, Hebrews 7:11-28, Proverbs 13:1-9

Ezekiel 11:19-20 (ESV)

“And I will give them one heart, and a new spirit I will put within them. I will remove the heart of stone from their flesh and give them a heart of flesh, that they may walk in my statutes and keep my rules and obey them. And they shall be my people, and I will be their God.”

In Ezekiel 11:19-20, the Lord spoke through Ezekiel about the transformation He promised to the people. During Ezekiel’s time, the people were disobedient to the Lord. Their disobedience and worship of idols led to division and exile in Babylon. God the Father declared that He would restore the people and give them a new spirit of unity. He would intervene, removing the stubbornness and resistance in their hearts and giving them a new heart that is responsive and obedient to His rules. The Lord punished the Israelites with exile in Babylon for their disobedience, but He also promised to restore them to their land and their covenant relationship with Him. Father-God committed to protect, provide for, and guide His people. He desires a deep and personal relationship with them, which can only occur when they accept transformation in their hearts.

 When I read this verse, I remembered the experience of my pastor laying his hands on me during an impartation. I felt Father-God removing my heart and giving me a new one. That experience transformed my relationship with God the Father. My connection with the Lord deepened, and I began to experience His love daily. I could discern more the guidance of the Holy Spirit more clearly, and the resistance I usually felt to correction quieted in my heart and mind. Everything that the Old Testament prophet Ezekiel wrote in these verses came true for me. Father-God transformed my heart so I could follow Him more closely and be in a covenant relationship with Him.

If these verses resonate with you—if you feel compelled to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who can transform your heart and life—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 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.