FOCUS FOR THE MONTH
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SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
37 Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few;
38 Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest. — Matthew 9:37-38 KJV
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, October 8, 2023 – WISDOM WE NEED – Proverbs 4:10-19
Our Daily Bread Focus: Wisdom
Reflect & Pray
Where do you see human knowledge falling short? How might God’s wisdom instruct you in a better, truer way to live?
Dear God, I wrestle with pride. My human knowledge can’t save me. Please teach me Your truth.
Monday, October 9, 2023 – SLOW-FASHIONED GRACE – Colossians 3:12-17
Daily Bread Focus: Identity in Christ
Scripture(s): 1 Peter 3:8-9; Ephesians 4:1-3, 32
Reflect & Pray
How are you tempted to find security by keeping up with the latest trends? What helps you find contentment in Jesus?
Dear God, thank You that I can surrender my anxious strivings in exchange for the peace of a quiet walk with You.
Learn more about developing a biblical worldview.
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 – HOPE FOR THE HURTING – Psalm 6
Daily Bread Focus(es): Anxiety, Depression; Mental illness
Scripture(s): Psalms 27:14; 42:3-5
Reflect & Pray
How can you express your struggle to God when experiencing deep emotional anguish? How have you experienced His healing, mercy, and rescue?
Heavenly Father, give me courage to express my deepest pain and to welcome Your presence and healing into my situation.
Wednesday, October 11, 2023 – OPEN THE EYES OF MY HEART – Ephesians 1:15-23
Daily Bread Focus(es): Encouragement; Worship
Scripture(s): Proverbs 4:7; James 1:5
Reflect & Pray
How has God helped you overcome obstacles or limitations? How does knowing His truth, character, and love change the way you see challenges?
Mighty and merciful God, please open the eyes of my heart so that I can know, love, and live for You with bold faith that leads others to worship You.
For further study, read Why Should I Trust God?.
Thursday, October 12, 2023 – KNOWING AND LOVING – 2 Samuel 9:1-10
Daily Bread Focus(es): Family of God; Influencing others; Loving others
Scripture(s): Genesis 50:19-21; Acts 13:2-3
Reflect & Pray
How can you know others more deeply? What will it look like for you to love them the way God loves you?
Heavenly Father, help me to honor You by striving to truly know and love others.
Friday, October 13, 2023 – YIELDING TO TRUST –- Isaiah 26:1-4
Daily Bread Focus: Trust in God
Scripture(s): Proverbs 3:5-6; Psalm 18:1-2; 2 Chronicles 32:8
Reflect & Pray
When life looks foggy and confusing, where can you put your trust? How can you turn your mind from today’s problems to our eternal God?
The world looks foggy and confusing today, dear God, so please help me fix my mind on You, in whom I can forever trust.
Saturday, October 14, 2023 – AN IMPOSSIBLE GIFT – John 14:25-31
Our Daily Bread Focus: Evangelism; Salvation
Reflect & Pray
How has Christ brought peace to your life? Who might you introduce to Him?
Jesus, thank You for the comfort of Your enduring, unfailing peace in my life.
THIS WEEK’S INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHT BY SISTER CLOVIA
CLARIFICATION VS. TRUST
We have moments where we want some clarification, direction, and explanation from God about why God let this happen. Why do I feel like the world’s weight is on my shoulders? Why me, Lord, and not someone else? Or, where are you, Lord?
I have realized that we ask God for the wrong things. Instead of asking for clarification, we should ask for deeper faith and trust in the One who is all-knowing.
God’s plans are perfect. We want the kind of trust in God that Abraham had when he packed his bags and fled his homeland after hearing a message from God.
God said, “Go from your country, your people, and your father’s household to the land I will show you.” —Genesis 12:1. Abraham did not know where God was going to lead him. Still, he obeyed anyway because of his tremendous faith and trust In the Lord.
Here’s the bottom line for us. Even when lost, confused, and worn out, God calls us to something far more significant than this world.
Whether everything seems evident in the present or not, we must trust that God will work everything out in His perfect timing. “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” — Proverbs 3:5-6.
It is time we live out this passage, stop asking God to clarify how we can do this, and trust Him.