FOCUS OF THE MONTH
God’s Unconditional Love
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. — John 3:16 (ESV)
Wednesday Corporate Fasting Scripture – Isaiah 58 (ESV); Isaiah 58 (KJV)
Friday End of Week Scripture – Ephesians 3:20-21 (KJV)
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This Week’s Overview:
Sunday – The things that we’ve lost during spiritual attacks can be overwhelming. We must put our trust in Jesus, and He will help us to recover.
Monday – Life’s struggles can sometimes make it seem almost impossible to see our way through. However, we must remain faithful and trust Jesus to be The Light and Way Maker in our dark seasons.
Tuesday – Always be aware of the troubles around us. Keep our eyes on things above and hold on to the promise that, one day Jesus will return.
Wednesday – If we have been waiting on God to respond in a given situation but there’s no immediate answer, trust the Holy Spirit to give us hope and strength to endure until the end.
Thursday – In the midst of this loud, noisy and chaotic world, we must get still to hear the voice of God. When He speaks, let’s obey His commands and allow Him to guide us.
Friday – To stay above waters, we must remind ourselves that Jesus, The Bridegroom went away to prepare a place for all who will accept Him as their Savior. We must be willing to share this hope with everyone that would like to attend the marriage supper.
***The English Standard Version (ESV) stands in the classic mainstream of English Bible translations over the past half-millennium. The fountainhead of that stream was William Tyndale’s New Testament of 1526; marking its course were the King James Version of 1611 (KJV), the English Revised Version of 1885 (RV), the American Standard Version of 1901 (ASV), and the Revised Standard Version of 1952 and 1971 (RSV). In that stream, faithfulness to the text and vigorous pursuit of accuracy were combined with simplicity, beauty, and dignity of expression. Our goal has been to carry forward this legacy for a new century.
To this end each word and phrase in the ESV has been carefully weighed against the original Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek, to ensure the fullest accuracy and clarity and to avoid under-translating or overlooking any nuance of the original text. The words and phrases themselves grow out of the Tyndale-King James legacy, and most recently out of the RSV, with the 1971 RSV text providing the starting point for our work. Archaic language has been brought to current usage and significant corrections have been made in the translation of key texts. But throughout, our goal has been to retain the depth of meaning and enduring language that have made their indelible mark on the English-speaking world and have defined the life and doctrine of the church over the last four centuries.
The ESV is an “essentially literal” translation that seeks as far as possible to capture the precise wording of the original text and the personal style of each Bible writer. It seeks to be transparent to the original text, letting the reader see as directly as possible the structure and meaning of the original. More about the ESV translation philosophy….***
Sunday, February 7, 2021 – Recovering What’s Lost – 1 Samuel 30:1-6, 18-19
Our Daily Bread Topic: God’s love and care
Reflect & Pray
What spiritual attacks or life loss are you experiencing? Turning from your despair to God, how will you find renewed strength in Him?
God, help me to find hope in You even as I face life’s challenges.
Our Daily Bread Topic: Christ, life and teaching; Living like Christ; Trust in God
Reflect & Pray
What dark season have you been through lately? How did Jesus, the Light, help you keep going?
Jesus, thank You for being the light in my darkness. Help me to trust and keep going.
Reflect & Pray
How can you develop your “upward” vision? How can you set your mind on heavenly things?
Loving God, help me to set my mind and heart on those things that are of You!
Reflect & Pray
When have you become weary as you waited for God? What encouraged you to endure during that challenging season?
Jesus, I will wait for You. Through pain, tears, and uncertainty, help me to not become weary but to rest in Your provision.
For hope in the storms of life, read DiscoverySeries.org/Q0746.
How can you be still before God each day? What will help you stay silent and listen?
Loving God, grant me the patience and discipline to stay still for a while each day, that I might hear Your gentle whisper in my life.
Reflect & Pray
What does Jesus’ invitation to come to Him for forgiveness and eternal life mean to you? Who could you tell your story to?
I look forward to that day of celebration and seeing You, Jesus. Come quickly.
Read more about Christ’s ultimate triumph in this study of Revelation: ChristianUniversity.org/NT228.
Saturday, February 13, 2021 – Something New – Ephesians 5:8-14
Our Daily Bread Topic: God’s love and care
Reflect & Pray
What new thing is God doing in your life? How is He using you to touch others’ lives and help make the world a better place?
Dear God, I praise You as the living One who constantly does new things. Help me to trust You to meet my changing needs.
Inspirational Thoughts from Sister Clovia Thompson
“My friends, make time for God every day because He always has time for you.” — Sister Clovia
***The Daily Devotionals are taken from Our Daily Bread Ministries and the Scriptures are from the BibleGateway.***
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