FOCUS FOR THE MONTH
God Is Seeking Holiness Before The Great Harvest
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
(35) Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest. (36) And he that reapeth receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit unto life eternal: that both he that soweth and he that reapeth may rejoice together. — John 4:35-36 (KJV)
(35) Do you not say, ‘There are yet four months, then comes the harvest’? Look, I tell you, lift up your eyes, and see that the fields are white for harvest. (36) Already the one who reaps is receiving wages and gathering fruit for eternal life, so that sower and reaper may rejoice together. — John 4:35-36 (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, October 2, 2022 – GOD’S GENTLE GRACE – Ephesians 4:2-15
Our Daily Bread Focus: Spiritual Growth and Maturity
Reflect & Pray
How have you experienced God’s grace and truth in gentle, indirect ways? How can His gentle ways help you relate to others?
Dear God, thank You for the gentle ways You reveal Your goodness, grace, and truth to me. Help me to find patience and rest as I trust in Your loving care.
Monday, October 3, 2022 – MIRROR TEST – James 1:22-27
Daily Bread Focus: Bible study
Scripture(s): Philippians 2:5; Luke 11:28
Reflect & Pray
What do you see when you look into the mirror of Scripture? What changes do you need to make?
Dear God, please help me use Scripture as a mirror into my life, my motives, and my actions.
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Tuesday, October 4, 2022 – OUR HEART’S TRUE HOME – Psalm 63
Daily Bread Focus: Salvation
Scripture(s): 2 Peter 3:13-15; Revelation 7:9-12
Reflect & Pray
What do you look forward to most about one day seeing Jesus? In what ways will you seek Him today?
Jesus, thank You for making the way for me to come to You through Your life, death on the cross, and resurrection.
Wednesday, October 5, 2022 – GRIEVING AND GRATEFUL – Job 1:13-22
Daily Bread Focus: Grief; Suffering and tragedy
Scripture(s): Psalm 34:18, 73:26; Matthew 5:4
Reflect & Pray
When have you experienced gratitude toward God while grieving a great loss? How has He revealed His presence when you felt alone or misunderstood in your grief?
Compassionate God, thank You for knowing me and carrying me through every step of my grieving process.
Thursday, October 6, 2022 – ENVISIONING A DIFFERENT FUTURE – Leviticus 25:35-37
Daily Bread Focus: Generosity
Scripture(s): Acts 11:29; Jude 21-23; Philippians 2:4; Matthew 10:8
Reflect & Pray
How does generosity meet immediate needs? How can it encourage you to also look further?
Dear God, I struggle with being generous in the most basic ways. Help me to see and act.
Friday, October 7, 2022 – BIRDS OF THE AIR – Matthew 6:25-33
Daily Bread Focus: God’s love and care
Scripture(s): John 14:27; 1 Peter 5:7; Psalm 55:22
Reflect & Pray
What’s the difference between worry and planning—or worry and concern? As you look at your life, how is God daily providing?
Loving God, it’s humbling to know that You care for the needs of my life. Please help me to honor Your promise to provide by trusting You more each day.
Saturday, October 8, 2022 – SELF-CONTROL IN GOD’S STRENGTH – 2 Peter 1:3-10
Our Daily Bread Focus: Fruit of the Spirit
Reflect & Pray
In whom do you observe Christlike qualities? How might you cultivate those qualities in your own life as God provides what you need?
Holy Spirit, please grow in me the qualities that reflect Jesus so I might reveal Your goodness to the world around me.
THIS WEEK’S INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHTS BY SISTER CLOVIA
Pray More, Worry Less
The cure for worrying is not worrying less; it is praying more. Worrying and prayer are two sides of the same coin. Worry is a conversation you have with yourself about things you cannot change.
Prayer is a conversation you have with God about something He can change. Worry is a “negative prayer.” You can worry or pray, but you can’t do both. Prayer cancels worry.
That’s why in Philippians 4:6 (NIV), Apostle Paul told the people in the Philippians church, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”
In every situation, the solution to anxiety or worry is to present your requests to God. To put it briefly, “pray more, worry less.”
So, let’s stop worrying and start praying about everything and worrying about nothing.
“My friends, make time for God every day because He always has time for you.” — Sister Clovia