Daily Bible Reading - Monday September 28th

Gosh is it good to have my PC back.  Thank you so much Bec for all you did, what a blessing you are.  I know you’ll be out of town so let me know when you get back and I’ll send you the posts with the devotionals for the days you missed.  Thanks again so very much!!

What really stood out to me in our reading today is in Ephesians.  The amazing part of the book of Ephesians is that Paul is writing this from a prison cell.  Paul knows that he is in a war, a spiritual war with satan.  Satan wants to destroy all that God has done through Jesus Christ and as we all know satan will stop at nothing to try to do just that.  Paul is trying to tell us that we really do have one important need in order to fight this war and that is the Power of God.  We cannot make ourselves strong, we have to get our strength from God, that’s the only way we will be able to fight against satans tatics.  In verses 10 through 19 Paul tells us how we can withstand the firey darts that satan is throwing at us.  This is something I’ve learned to do just about every day because satan just doesn’t know when to stop until we make him stop.  These verses have changed my life these last few months especially. 

¹⁰ A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. ¹¹ Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. ¹² For we^[c] are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.

 ¹³ Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm. ¹⁴ Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness. ¹⁵ For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared.^{[d] 16} In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil.^{[e] 17} Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

 ¹⁸ Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere.^[f]

I really think if we’ll put on the full armor of God on a daily basis we’ll be equipped and ready for anything.  I sure know when I don’t put on the armor of God, my day just don’t go as well as it could of that’s for sure. 

Today’s Reading

Isaiah 54:1-57:14
Ephesians 6:1-24
Psalm 70:1-5
Proverbs 24:8

Daily Devotional

"…those who plan what is good find love and faithfulness"
(Proverbs 14:22, NIV)

Do you wake up every morning expecting favor and blessing on everything you do? Do you plan for what is good? When we plan for what is good, the scripture tells us that we find love. The scripture also tells us that God is love. So, when you plan for what is good, you will find God in the midst of your plans.

I encourage you today; don't let the negative voices of the world or other people in your life get you focused in the wrong direction. It doesn't matter what is happening around you, God’s plan is always for your good. Remember, you and God are a majority.

Do you need more of God in your life? Do you need more love, peace, and faithfulness? Plan for what is good, and you will find God. You'll find His peace and joy and move forward into the life of victory He has in store for you!

A Prayer for Today:

"Father in heaven, thank You for the good plan You have for my life. I choose Your plan and ask that You direct my mind and thoughts according to Your purposes. In Jesus' Name. Amen."