FOCUS FOR THE MONTH
Rejoice Because of Jesus’ Righteousness We Have The Victory
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed. — 1 Peter 2:24 KJV
He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds, you have been healed. — 1 Peter 2:24 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), 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 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, February 5, 2023 – I CAN ONLY IMAGINE – 2 Corinthians 5:1-10
Our Daily Bread Focus: Death of Humanity; Encouragement
Reflect & Pray
When have you been worried about or discouraged by facing death or losing a loved one? How does God’s promise of everlasting life encourage you?
Loving God, thank You for promising to be with me on earth and for all eternity.
For further study, read Crying for Us All: How Jesus Shares Our Grief
Monday, February 6, 2023 – THE LONELIEST MAN – Genesis 39:11-22
Our Daily Bread Focus: Loneliness
Scripture(s): Matthew 28:20; Psalm 139:7; John 14:16-18
Reflect & Pray
When do you feel most alone? How does God remind you that He’s with you in your times of isolation?
Dear heavenly Father, please help me know, as You’ve promised in the Scriptures, that You’re with me as You were with Joseph.
Tuesday, February 7, 2023 – THE GOOD SHEPHERD – Ezekiel 34:11-16
Our Daily Bread Focus(es): Relationships; Suffering and hope; Reconciliation
Scripture(s): Isaiah 40:10-11; John 10:11, 14; Luke 19:10
Reflect & Pray
How does Jesus, the Good Shepherd, care for you? How could you offer Him any wounds that need tending or weakness you’d like strengthened?
Dear God, You love me even when I go astray and wander. Help me to stay always in Your sheepfold, that I might receive Your love and care.
Wednesday, February 8, 2023 – GOD’S ARMS ARE OPEN – 1 John 1:5-10
Our Daily Bread Focus(es): Beatitudes; Mercy, Relationships
Scripture(s): Matthew 6:14-15; 18:21-22
Reflect & Pray
How does forgiveness create peace? What steps will you take in God’s power toward reconciliation with someone this week?
Dear God, remind me of Your unending grace. Help me to be more humble and to commit all my relationships to You.
For further study, read What Do You Do with a Broken Relationship?
Thursday, February 9, 2023 – SEEING JESUS – John 14:1-11
Our Daily Bread Focus(es): Christ, character; Living for Christ
Scripture(s): Psalm 119:105; Psalm 43:5; John 14:21
Reflect & Pray
What are some ways in which your vision of Jesus may have become cloudy? How can you look to Him again with a clear vision?
Jesus, please help me turn my eyes on You. Show me clearly Your path for me.
Friday, February 10, 2023 – COME HOME TO GOD – Psalm 91:1-2, 14-16
Our Daily Bread Focus(es): God’s love and care; Suffering and hope
Scripture(s): Nahum 1:7; Isaiah 26:3-4
Reflect & Pray
What does being home in God mean? How would your response to hardship change if you chose to live in the shelter of the Most High?
Heavenly Father, thank You for the home I have in You.
Learn more about what it means to live in union with Christ.
Saturday, February 11, 2023 – AN UNDERSERVED GIFT – 1 Timothy 1:12-16
Our Daily Bread Focus: Friendship; Serving; Stewardship & Giving
Reflect & Pray
How have you lost sight of the miraculous gift of grace? What would it look like to be motivated by grace once again?
Dear God, help me understand more fully what it means to extend Your gift of grace to others.
THIS WEEK’S INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHTS BY SISTER CLOVIA
OPEN OUR EYES THAT WE MAY SEE
Open my eyes, that I may behold wonderful things from your law. — Psalm 119:18 NASB
This scripture is a simple yet powerful prayer for spiritual eyes, asking God by His Spirit to remove the scales from our natural, spiritually blind eyes so that we might see and receive supernatural truth. Spiritual truth cannot be apprehended naturally but requires supernatural means.
When our eyes are open and earnestly looking to Jesus, they are not searching out the things of the world. When our heart grasps for the Lord, it is not lusting after the things of the flesh.
But when our eyes are closed in discouragement, our imagination can take over and lead us in the wrong direction.
Let’s look to the Lord in excitement and open our eyes to the expectation that we will see the beautiful things written in the scriptures and contemplate the glorious truth in the Word of God.
Open the eyes of my heart, Lord,
Open the eyes of my heart.
I want to see You;
I want to see You.
To see You high and lifted up,
Shining in the light of Your glory.
Pour out Your power and love,
As we sing holy, holy, holy.
Holy, holy, holy.
I want to see you.
-Song by Paul Balouhe
“My friends, make time for God every day because He always has time for you.” — Sister Clovia