FOCUS FOR THE MONTH
God Is Seeking Holiness Before The Great Harvest
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
15 but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, 16 since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” — 1 Peter 1:15-16 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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***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 30, 2022 – HOPE IN GOD – Lamentations 3:22-26
Our Daily Bread Focus: Trust In God
Reflect & Pray
How have you been waiting for God? How might you trust His timing?
Heavenly Father, sometimes it can be difficult to wait on You. Please give me the strength to continue hoping in You.
Daily Bread Focus: Living for Christ; Serving
Reflect & Pray
Where do you see an opportunity to share hope and light with others today? When has someone been light to you in a difficult time?
Jesus, help me to shine Your light in all I say and do.
Scripture(s): Galatians 5:13-14, 25; Colossians 3:23-24; Matthew 6:24
Reflect & Pray
Why is it important to experience a community devoted to serving God and each other? How can you serve someone selflessly and generously this week?
Loving Father, please help me see those in need and serve You by serving others.
For further study, read Understanding the Bible: The Book of Acts.
Our Daily Bread Focus: Decision making; Wisdom
Scripture(s): Proverbs 3:5-6; Joshua 1:8; Psalm 119:99; James 1:5
Reflect & Pray
What promises from Scripture give you hope? In what ways will you hold on to its truths today?
Heavenly Father, help me to treasure Your teaching today. Thank You for the rich, deep blessings of Scripture!
Learn more about New Testament Basics.
Our Daily Bread Focus: Contentment; Trust in God
Scripture(s): Deuteronomy 20:1-4
Reflect & Pray
What do you hear on the news or social media that makes you feel anxious? How can you give more time to hearing the voice of God?
Loving God, in a noisy world, when You speak to my heart, mind, and spirit in and through the Scriptures, may I hear You over all.
For further study, read Being Jesus Online.
Our Daily Bread Focus: Suffering and tragedy; Trust in God
Scripture(s): Psalm 147:3; 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
Reflect & Pray
How has God redeemed your trials in the past? How is He encouraging you in your present difficulties?
Dear God, thank You that You’re redeeming the painful stories of my life.
For further study, read Why? Seeing God in Our Pain.
Saturday, November 5, 2022 – RUNNING THE RACE – 1 Corinthians 9:24-27
Our Daily Bread Focus: Living Like Christ; Spiritual Disciplines
Reflect & Pray
How do you think your faith motivates you to give your very best? How can you avoid legalism as you grow in spiritual disciplines?
Father, help me to grow in discipline as a response to Your love and not as an attempt to earn something You’ve already given me.
Learn more about the basics of spiritual life.
THIS WEEK’S INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHTS BY SISTER CLOVIA
LISTENING TO GOD’S VOICE
As we begin each day of our lives, we all have decisions to make. Some decisions are easy, and some are difficult, and many voices compete for our attention and loyalty as we contemplate each. Every day, God speaks to us; the question is, are we listening?
We must give Him our full, thoughtful attention if we listen to God. When we break into a conversation with God in our own words, we are not truly listening to Him.
The voice of God is clear and understandable to the ears of a humble heart. Therefore, it is more important to listen to what God is saying to you rather than spend most of your time listening to what God has told someone else.
Mother Teresa said, “God speaks in the silence of the heart. So listening is the beginning of prayer.”
When you pray, God listens.
When you believe, God works.
When you listen, God speaks.
Therefore Eli said to Samuel, “Go, lie down, and if he calls you, you shall say, ‘Speak, Lord, for your servant hears.’” So Samuel went and lay down in his place. — 1 Samuel 3:9 ESV
“My friends, make time for God every day because He always has time for you.” — Sister Clovia