FOCUS FOR THE MONTH
It’s Harvest Time
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
Also, O Judah, he hath set an harvest for thee, when I returned the captivity of my people. — Hosea 6:11 (KJV)
For you also, O Judah, a harvest is appointed. When I restore the fortunes of my people, — Hosea 6:11 (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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***The English Standard Version (ESV) stands in the classic mainstream of English Bible translations over half-millennium. The fountainhead of that stream was William Tyndale’s New Testament of 1526; marking its course was 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). Faithfulness to the text and vigorous pursuit of accuracy were combined with simplicity, beauty, and dignity of expression in that stream. 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 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 translating 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 the structure and meaning of the original as directly as possible. More about the ESV translation philosophy….***
PRAISE & WORSHIP
DAILY DEVOTIONALS
Sunday, September 11, 2022 – COMPASSION OVER BITTERNESS – Ephesians 4:25-32
Our Daily Bread Focus: Love for Others
Reflect & Pray
Where have you been held captive by bitterness, rage, or anger? How can God help you live out compassion rather than vengeance?
Dear God, there’s so much wrong in the world. Please help me be filled with compassion instead of bitterness.
Monday, September 12, 2022 – TRUST IN HIS NAME – Psalm 9:7-12
Daily Bread Focus: Trust in God
Scripture(s): 1 Samuel 17:45; Psalm 91:15
Reflect & Pray
What challenges have been troubling you? How does meditating on Jesus’ name build your trust in Him?
Heavenly Father, teach me who You are, so that I never have reason to doubt You in any circumstance I face.
Tuesday, September 13, 2022 – WHALE OF A STORY – Jonah 2:1-10
Daily Bread Focus: Evangelism
Scripture(s): Ezekiel 18:4; 2 Peter 3:9; Matthew 28:19-20
Reflect & Pray
Who do you know that needs to follow Jesus? How might you increase your love for them?
Jesus, please show me how to love my enemies as You love them.
For further study, read Evangelism: Reaching Out Through Relationships.
Wednesday, September 14, 2022 – A HOUSE UNDIVIDED – Ephesians 2:17-22
Daily Bread Focus(es): Relationships, Family of God
Scripture(s): 1 Corinthians 12:12-13; Psalm 127:1
Reflect & Pray
How could God use you to be a “family peacemaker”? What Scripture passages could help you counter relational tension and fracture?
Jesus, please grant me wisdom, courage, and strength to live in ways that demonstrate reconciliation with all people.
Thursday, September 15, 2022 – WHERE I BELONG – Psalm 133
Daily Bread Focus(es): Church life; Living like Christ
Scripture(s): Ruth 1:16; 1 Peter 3:8
Reflect & Pray
When have you seen unity at work in your community? How could you reach out to someone you don’t know at your church?
Jesus, help me to show Your love, not only to those I find easy to accept but also to those I find challenging.
Friday, September 16, 2022 – HALLELUJAH! – Revelation 11:15-18
Daily Bread Focus(es): Christ, return; Waiting on God
Scripture(s): Daniel 7:14; Luke 1:33
Reflect & Pray
How does the return of Jesus to reign over the earth provide you with hope now? What songs encourage you with reminders of the majesty of Jesus?
Come quickly, Jesus, to establish Your reign over the earth.
Learn more about understanding the book of Revelation.
Saturday, September 17, 2022 – DEEP-WATER RESCUE – Psalm 18:1-3, 16-19
Our Daily Bread Focus: Christ, life and teaching
Reflect & Pray
What deep waters are you facing that compel you to call upon God? What keeps you from calling on Him?
Strong, saving, rescuing God, in the midst of my distress, when life’s waters are raging, grant me the faith to see You and cleave to You in every storm.
For further study, read Clinging to Hope in the Storm.
THIS WEEK’S INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHTS BY SISTER CLOVIA
TODAY IS A HALLELUJAH! MORNING!
GOOD MORNING, LORD!
For every mountain, You brought us over.
For every trial, you’ve seen us through.
THIS IS A HALLELUJAH MORNING!
GOOD MORNING, LORD!
For every blessing, we give it to You,
All the praise, all the glory, and all the honor.
THIS IS A HALLELUJAH MORNING!
GOOD MORNING, LORD!
Each day, we rise before dawn to raise our hallelujah.
We choose what we are filled with and what we pour out.
THIS IS A HALLELUJAH MORNING!
The grace of God that takes us from ordinary to extraordinary must be appreciated every morning.
So let’s take a moment to appreciate the beauty of God, His lovingkindness, the air we breathe, the healing, and the protection we receive each day.
THIS IS A HALLELUJAH MORNING!
When you let the praise of God arise within you and out of your mouth, the enemy must scatter. So sing and praise a little louder, regardless of how you feel. Raise a hallelujah every morning in the presence of your enemies.
Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty!
Early in the morning, our song shall rise to thee.
Holy, Holy, Holy, merciful, and mighty!
God in three persons, blessed Trinity.
Hymn by Reginald Heber
From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the Lord’s name is to be praised. — Psalm 113:3 (KJV)
“My friends, make time for God every day because He always has time for you.” — Sister Clovia