FOCUS FOR THE MONTH
It’s Harvest Time
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When ye be come into the land which I give unto you, and shall reap the harvest thereof, then ye shall bring a sheaf of the firstfruits of your harvest unto the priest: — Leviticus 23:10 (KJV)
“Speak to the people of Israel and say to them, When you come into the land that I give you and reap its harvest, you shall bring the sheaf of the firstfruits of your harvest to the priest, — Leviticus 23:10 (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 25, 2022 – CHOOSE WISELY – Mark 8:34-38
Our Daily Bread Focus: Family Relationships; Living Like Christ; Salvation
Reflect & Pray
What choices have you made that drew you away from Jesus? What choices have drawn you nearer?
Jesus, I want to walk with You. Please help me to recognize and choose the paths that will foster a deeper connection to You.
Monday, September 26, 2022 – THE MIRACLE OF SALVATION – John 11:38-44
Daily Bread Focus: Salvation; Spiritual growth and transformation
Scripture(s): Deuteronomy 5:24; Psalm 19:1; 2 Corinthians 3:18
Reflect & Pray
What are some of the miraculous ways that God has turned your life around? How might you use your testimony to bring others closer to Him?
Heavenly Father, sometimes I take for granted how You’ve transformed my life. Thank You for never giving up on me.
Tuesday, September 27, 2022 – GOD’S HELP FOR OUR FUTURE – Psalm 90:12-17
Daily Bread Focus: Serving
Scripture(s): Psalm 27:4, 39:4; Jeremiah 29:11
Reflect & Pray
How might you grow in taking care of your future self? How does keeping the bigger picture of your life in view help you to better serve others?
Dear God, thank You for the gift of life. Help me to cherish it with the time I’ve been given. Thank You that when my walk with You on earth is over, I can look forward to an eternity of fellowship with You.
Wednesday, September 28, 2022 – OUT OF THE HEART – Matthew 15:12-20
Daily Bread Focus: Spiritual growth and transformation
Scripture(s): Luke 6:43-45; Colossians 3:9-10; Philippians 2:13
Reflect & Pray
Why is it important to take frequent inventory of your heart? How can you seek God’s help?
Loving God, my heart is desperately wicked. Only You can fully know it and remove the evil that’s in it.
For further study, read The Forgiveness of God.
Thursday, September 29, 2022 – THE COFFEE-BEAN BOWL – John 12:1-7
Daily Bread Focus: Living like Christ
Scripture(s): Ephesians 5:1-2; Matthew 5:16; 2 Corinthians 2:14-16
Reflect & Pray
How can you be “the fragrance of Christ” to someone today? How has your life caused others to sense the presence of the Savior?
Dear heavenly Father, help me to pass along an aroma of life that makes others know I represent You.
Friday, September 30, 2022 – WHERE TO TURN – Isaiah 30:12-18
Daily Bread Focus: God’s love and care
Scripture(s): Psalm 112:1, 4; Isaiah 25:9; Joshua 24:15
Reflect & Pray
Why is it important to recognize God’s grace in times of failure? How can you better mirror His faithfulness in your relationship with Him?
Dear God, please set me free from sinful patterns. Help me to turn to You when I’m tempted to find relief in something else.
Saturday, October 1, 2022 – LOOK AT THE FRUIT – Matthew 7:15-20
Our Daily Bread Focus: Fruit of the Spirit
Reflect & Pray
When have you met a wolf in sheep’s clothing? Apply the “look for the fruit” test to that experience and now what do you see?
Great Shepherd, give me eyes and ears to look and listen for good fruit.
THIS WEEK’S INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHTS BY SISTER CLOVIA
THE JOY OF SALVATION
Psalm 51:12 says, “Restore to me the joy of thy salvation, and uphold me with thy free spirit.” Unfortunately, I believe many across America today have lost their joy with the lingering pandemic, unemployment, and the higher costs of living. Yet, the Gospel promises us that renewing our joy is possible.
We lose our joy when there’s an unconfessed sin because it grieves the Holy Spirit, who produces joy in the heart of every believer. Sin cripples our lives, so we cannot think, walk, or feel right. As Christians, our joy can sometimes seem elusive. We may even cry as David did when he proclaimed, “Lord, restore to me the joy of Your salvation!”
We can maintain an overflowing joy in our lives by confessing our sins, feeding on God’s Word, speaking to the Lord in prayer, and getting together to fellowship with other Christians.
Although we can lose the joy of our salvation, we will NOT lose our salvation. Sin will NOT destroy the believer’s relationship with God, but it can rob the believer of the joy and the enjoyment of a close fellowship with our Savior.
THANK YOU, LORD, FOR A NEW DOSE OF JOY EACH DAY!
“My friends, make time for God every day because He always has time for you.” — Sister Clovia