Romans 9-11, Psalm 137
Romans 11:22-23 (NLT)
“Notice how God is both kind and severe. He is severe toward those who disobeyed, but kind to you if you continue to trust in his kindness. But if you stop trusting, you also will be cut off. And if the people of Israel turn from their unbelief, they will be grafted in again, for God has the power to graft them back into the tree.”
In Romans 11:22–23, Paul reminds believers of the Lord's character. He tells the church in Rome that the Lord is both kind and severe. Father-God is severe toward those who persist in their unbelief, cutting them off from the tree. But He will be kind to those who have come to faith through Christ, provided they continue to trust in His kindness. If they cease to trust in the Lord, He will also cut them off Paul reminds believers that if the people of Israel turn from their unbelief, the Lord has the power to graft them back into the olive tree.
These verses remind believers of the Lord's merciful character. The Lord will judge those who persist in unbelief and disobey His laws and commandments, just as He judged people in the Old Testament for their unbelief. But the Lord is merciful, and if people, Jew or Gentile, return to Him, He will forgive them and welcome them back into a covenant relationship. The Old Testament is full of stories and examples of how the children of Abraham had fallen away from the Lord and how Father-God restored them when they repented of their unbelief and sins.
Every time I read the Old Testament stories of how the children of Israel behaved toward the Lord after He rescued them from slavery, starvation, defeat, and other challenges, I am always amazed at the Lord's merciful nature. The Lord sent the prophets to warn them to repent of their disobedience, but the people did not pay attention. The Lord gave His people multiple chances to repent and ask for forgiveness, and no matter how many times they disobeyed, the Lord welcomed them back and restored them when they repented. Whenever I feel like the Lord might not forgive me for the times I stumble and fall, I read the stories in the Old Testament to remind myself of Father-God's merciful nature. I am reassured of His mercy and His power to restore me to a covenant relationship with Him.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One whose mercy and grace have the power to restore us to Him when we fall—this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer. Tell Him you trust Him and desire to walk with Him. He is faithful, and He will meet you exactly where 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. 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.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Monday, October 26, 2026
Day 296 Bible Readings for October 25 - Romans 8:26-27 (NLT)
Romans 7-8, Psalm 136
Romans 8:26-27 (NLT)
“And the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness. For example, we don’t know what God wants us to pray for. But the Holy Spirit prays for us with groanings that cannot be expressed in words. And the Father who knows all hearts knows what the Spirit is saying, for the Spirit pleads for us believers in harmony with God’s own will.”
In Romans 8:26–27, Paul tells the church in Rome that the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness and times of trial. The Holy Spirit knows our needs better than we do and intercedes with Father-God on our behalf. Paul writes that the Holy Spirit intercedes for us with groanings that cannot be expressed in words, but which the Lord understands and hears. Paul emphasizes that the Holy Spirit pleads for believers in accordance with the Lord's will.
When I read these verses, I realized that I had forgotten that the Holy Spirit has the role of a personal intercessor for me when I am troubled and do not know what to pray for or how to pray to the Lord for help. One Bible commentary I read noted that the Holy Spirit is actively working even when we are unaware of it. The Holy Spirit is constantly interceding for us, aligning our prayers with the Lord's will, and bringing our needs before Father-God. Another Bible commentary I read noted that the Holy Spirit does not stand at a distance but comes alongside us and gives us divine strength.
When I pray in tongues, even though I cannot understand what I am praying for because I am praying in a heavenly, divine language, I trust the Holy Spirit to intercede for me according to the Lord's will. I also feel that the Holy Spirit reveals to me the Lord's plan for my life through the guidance He provides daily. I know that when I follow the guidance of the Holy Spirit, even though sometimes it makes no sense in the natural world, it has worked out in my favor, with a better result than if I had followed the advice of the world's experts or my own reasoning.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who gave us the Holy Spirit as a Helper and intercessor in our lives—this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer. Tell Him you trust Him and desire to walk with Him. He is faithful, and He will meet you exactly where 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. 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.
Romans 8:26-27 (NLT)
“And the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness. For example, we don’t know what God wants us to pray for. But the Holy Spirit prays for us with groanings that cannot be expressed in words. And the Father who knows all hearts knows what the Spirit is saying, for the Spirit pleads for us believers in harmony with God’s own will.”
In Romans 8:26–27, Paul tells the church in Rome that the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness and times of trial. The Holy Spirit knows our needs better than we do and intercedes with Father-God on our behalf. Paul writes that the Holy Spirit intercedes for us with groanings that cannot be expressed in words, but which the Lord understands and hears. Paul emphasizes that the Holy Spirit pleads for believers in accordance with the Lord's will.
When I read these verses, I realized that I had forgotten that the Holy Spirit has the role of a personal intercessor for me when I am troubled and do not know what to pray for or how to pray to the Lord for help. One Bible commentary I read noted that the Holy Spirit is actively working even when we are unaware of it. The Holy Spirit is constantly interceding for us, aligning our prayers with the Lord's will, and bringing our needs before Father-God. Another Bible commentary I read noted that the Holy Spirit does not stand at a distance but comes alongside us and gives us divine strength.
When I pray in tongues, even though I cannot understand what I am praying for because I am praying in a heavenly, divine language, I trust the Holy Spirit to intercede for me according to the Lord's will. I also feel that the Holy Spirit reveals to me the Lord's plan for my life through the guidance He provides daily. I know that when I follow the guidance of the Holy Spirit, even though sometimes it makes no sense in the natural world, it has worked out in my favor, with a better result than if I had followed the advice of the world's experts or my own reasoning.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who gave us the Holy Spirit as a Helper and intercessor in our lives—this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer. Tell Him you trust Him and desire to walk with Him. He is faithful, and He will meet you exactly where 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. 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 295 Bible Readings for October 24 - Romans 6:20-22 (NLT)
Romans 5-6, Psalm 135
Romans 6:20-22 (NLT)
“When you were slaves to sin, you were free from the obligation to do right. And what was the result? You are now ashamed of the things you used to do, things that end in eternal doom. But now you are free from the power of sin and have become slaves of God. Now you do those things that lead to holiness and result in eternal life.”
In Romans 6:20–22, Paul wrote to the church in Rome that before coming to faith in Christ, believers were slaves to sin and felt no obligation to do what was right. He emphasized that the supposed freedom and pleasure from sin resulted in believers feeling ashamed of the things they had done, which led to death. But believers are now free from the power of sin and are willingly obedient to the Lord. Believers now do things that lead to holiness, whose outcome is eternal life.
What struck me about these verses is how true they are. When I think about some things I did before I was saved, I feel shame. I pursued pleasure and freedom, things which society deemed acceptable and desirable if you wanted to get ahead in life. My beliefs led to questionable behavior, which, in hindsight, could have led to my death. In fact, there were a few times when I put myself in risky and dangerous situations through my choices and stupidity. I believe that only by the grace of the Lord did I escape severe injury and probably death.
One Bible commentary I read noted that even though sinful people may perform outwardly good acts, their obedience will ultimately be to sin and not to the Lord. They will still lack the desire to pursue righteousness through obedience to Father-God. When I became born again, I accepted that I am in a covenant relationship with the Lord. I wake up every day feeling so grateful that the Lord loves me, and I pray to align my actions for the day with His will for my life. My life has become less stressful, and I find myself able to do the things I've always wanted to do with the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who promises you peace and the guidance of the Holy Spirit to help you with life—this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer. Tell Him you trust Him and desire to walk with Him. He is faithful, and He will meet you exactly where 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. 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.
Romans 6:20-22 (NLT)
“When you were slaves to sin, you were free from the obligation to do right. And what was the result? You are now ashamed of the things you used to do, things that end in eternal doom. But now you are free from the power of sin and have become slaves of God. Now you do those things that lead to holiness and result in eternal life.”
In Romans 6:20–22, Paul wrote to the church in Rome that before coming to faith in Christ, believers were slaves to sin and felt no obligation to do what was right. He emphasized that the supposed freedom and pleasure from sin resulted in believers feeling ashamed of the things they had done, which led to death. But believers are now free from the power of sin and are willingly obedient to the Lord. Believers now do things that lead to holiness, whose outcome is eternal life.
What struck me about these verses is how true they are. When I think about some things I did before I was saved, I feel shame. I pursued pleasure and freedom, things which society deemed acceptable and desirable if you wanted to get ahead in life. My beliefs led to questionable behavior, which, in hindsight, could have led to my death. In fact, there were a few times when I put myself in risky and dangerous situations through my choices and stupidity. I believe that only by the grace of the Lord did I escape severe injury and probably death.
One Bible commentary I read noted that even though sinful people may perform outwardly good acts, their obedience will ultimately be to sin and not to the Lord. They will still lack the desire to pursue righteousness through obedience to Father-God. When I became born again, I accepted that I am in a covenant relationship with the Lord. I wake up every day feeling so grateful that the Lord loves me, and I pray to align my actions for the day with His will for my life. My life has become less stressful, and I find myself able to do the things I've always wanted to do with the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who promises you peace and the guidance of the Holy Spirit to help you with life—this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer. Tell Him you trust Him and desire to walk with Him. He is faithful, and He will meet you exactly where 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. 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.
Friday, October 23, 2026
Day 294 Bible Readings - Romans 4:19-21 (NLT)
Romans 3-4, Psalm 134
Romans 4:19-21 (NLT)
“And Abraham’s faith did not weaken, even though, at about 100 years of age, he figured his body was as good as dead—and so was Sarah’s womb. Abraham never wavered in believing God’s promise. In fact, his faith grew stronger, and in this he brought glory to God. He was fully convinced that God is able to do whatever he promises.”
In Romans 4:19–21, Paul spoke about the faith of Abraham in his letter to the church in Rome. Paul wrote that Abraham's faith in what the Lord promised him did not waver, even though the physical reality of both him and Sarah made the birth of a child impossible. Paul wrote that Abraham's faith did not weaken but was strengthened. Abraham was fully persuaded that Father-God was able to do whatever He promised.
What struck me about these verses that I've read and heard so many times is the physical impossibility of Abraham and Sarah having a child. Abraham was about one hundred years old, and Sarah was decades past her childbearing years. But Abraham's faith in the Lord was absolute. Abraham was fully convinced that if Father-God promised he would have a child with Sarah, then that promise would come true sooner or later. Paul even acknowledged in these verses that Abraham did not deny the reality of his age and that, at one hundred years of age, “he was as good as dead.”
Bible scholars tell us that Abraham was seventy-five years old when the Lord promised to make him a great nation. Abraham had to wait twenty-five years before Sarah bore him a son, and Paul tells us Abraham's faith grew stronger, not weaker. Abraham's faith grew over time, and a Bible commentary I read noted that Abraham did not wait passively for the Lord's promise. Abraham's faith was demonstrated by his actions, and Paul tells us that Abraham continued to give glory to the Lord as he trusted Him to fulfill His promise. There are a few things in my life that I believe the Lord has promised me that have not yet come to pass, but reading these verses strengthens my faith that Father-God will do whatever He has promised me.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who is faithful to His promises to His people—this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer. Tell Him you trust Him and desire to walk with Him. He is faithful, and He will meet you exactly where 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. 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.
Romans 4:19-21 (NLT)
“And Abraham’s faith did not weaken, even though, at about 100 years of age, he figured his body was as good as dead—and so was Sarah’s womb. Abraham never wavered in believing God’s promise. In fact, his faith grew stronger, and in this he brought glory to God. He was fully convinced that God is able to do whatever he promises.”
In Romans 4:19–21, Paul spoke about the faith of Abraham in his letter to the church in Rome. Paul wrote that Abraham's faith in what the Lord promised him did not waver, even though the physical reality of both him and Sarah made the birth of a child impossible. Paul wrote that Abraham's faith did not weaken but was strengthened. Abraham was fully persuaded that Father-God was able to do whatever He promised.
What struck me about these verses that I've read and heard so many times is the physical impossibility of Abraham and Sarah having a child. Abraham was about one hundred years old, and Sarah was decades past her childbearing years. But Abraham's faith in the Lord was absolute. Abraham was fully convinced that if Father-God promised he would have a child with Sarah, then that promise would come true sooner or later. Paul even acknowledged in these verses that Abraham did not deny the reality of his age and that, at one hundred years of age, “he was as good as dead.”
Bible scholars tell us that Abraham was seventy-five years old when the Lord promised to make him a great nation. Abraham had to wait twenty-five years before Sarah bore him a son, and Paul tells us Abraham's faith grew stronger, not weaker. Abraham's faith grew over time, and a Bible commentary I read noted that Abraham did not wait passively for the Lord's promise. Abraham's faith was demonstrated by his actions, and Paul tells us that Abraham continued to give glory to the Lord as he trusted Him to fulfill His promise. There are a few things in my life that I believe the Lord has promised me that have not yet come to pass, but reading these verses strengthens my faith that Father-God will do whatever He has promised me.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who is faithful to His promises to His people—this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer. Tell Him you trust Him and desire to walk with Him. He is faithful, and He will meet you exactly where 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. 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.
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