October 2025

Paul Gives Some Good Advice
October 25 & 26, 2025

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

1 Corinthians 16:13-14
Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. Let all your things be done with charity.

 

THOUGHTS ON GOD’S WORD:

 

     Whenever a person thinks it could be the very last time, they might be able to talk with someone, they often try to leave them with a little good advice. In First Corinthians, Paul had to take a firm stance with some young Christians. He has let them know that some of the things they were doing were just wrong and needed to be stopped. However, at the end of the letter, he tells them exactly what they need to do. In addition, what we as well should be doing today.

 

       WATCH: Keep your eyes open and look out for sin. It is everywhere. Also, be looking for Jesus. He is coming soon.

 

       STAND: When you are confronted with sin, stand in your faith in Christ and His strength.

 

       QUIT YOU LIKE MEN: Today we would say, Act like a man (or woman) of God. Be proud of who you are in Him.

 

       BE STRONG: Be empowered. Act like someone who is given authority under a great leader. After all, as a Christian, you are.

 

       DO EVERYTHING WITH CHARITY: While watching and standing in Christ, knowing He has empowered you, also treat everyone with love. Jesus loves everyone. That is why He came and died for them, just as He did for you and I who believe in Him today.

 

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

   

     Christians, in today’s world, we must take a stand against sin but love the sinners. Jesus said it best from the cross. “Father, forgive them for they know not what they do.”

 

How might you practice today confronting sin, yet loving the sinner?

 

IF YOU ARE JOURNALING:

Ask yourself what MY THOUGHTS are concerning this Passage and today’s Devotion?

 

Do I find within this reading a CHALLENGE for my life?

 

What are one or two things I WILL DO today or this week to accept that CHALLENGE?

 

  

GOD TALKING TO ME: October 25, 2025

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING
^{(OT-1,/NT & PS-2,/Prov-Monthly)}
Job 4-8 / Psalm 101
Proverbs 25-26 / 1 Corinthians 16

 

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
Jer. 4-6  /  1 Tim. 1

WHAT TO DO ON SUNDAY:

 

    There will not be a Daily Devotion sent out on Sundays. Instead, we encourage you to attend your church and listen intently to what God has prepared in the heart of your Pastor. Write down all the scriptures he uses in that message, then, when you get home, re-read those passages for today’s reading. God has given your Pastor exactly what He desires for you on that day.  

 

GOD TALKING TO ME: October  26, 2025

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING
^{(OT-1,/NT & PS-2,/Prov-Monthly)}
NO READINGS ON SUNDAY

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
NO READINGS ON SUNDAY

 

Those In Authority Over Us
October 24, 2025

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Proverbs 24:21
My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change:

 

THOUGHTS ON GOD’S WORD:

 

     The Word of God has all the information we need to live every day peacefully here in this world. One thing God has told us through His Word is that we need to fear Him. This means we are to have a holy respect and reverence for who He is and what He stands for. For the most part, people do not have a problem doing just that. Most everyone you speak with will tell you they believe in and hold in high esteem our creator God. Yet, our verse today says we are also to treat the king in the same way.

 

     At the time of the writing of this verse, the leader of the nation was the king. Under the king’s authority were also rulers who were given power by him. Today, for those of us in the United States, this would be our President and those in authority over us. Such people as the Governor and Mayor are also to be given the same consideration. So, if I asked you today, do you reverence your government leaders in the same way you reverence God, what would be your answer? This means to have respect for who they are. You see, God has placed them in authority, and to disrespect them is to disrespect God. We are also not to give time to or meddle with those who decide there is a better way to live day by day. Those who do not want to respect our leaders or our God.

 

     Makes you think, right? If you are not happy with your leadership, then vote next time. Vote your beliefs and morals, and not your wallet or party. God uses us to place in authority over us those who should lead. Pray every day for the leaders of our land.

 

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

 

     I know right now some are saying, “Well, that is the Old Testament, and we are no longer under the law but under grace.” You are right. However, let me share a New Testament verse with you. Romans 13:1 says, “Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.” WOW, it is also in the New Testament! Let’s just live, as God wants us to. Begin to pray for your leaders. Whether you like their policies or not, they need your prayers.  

 

How do you view the Word of God on politics?

 

IF YOU ARE JOURNALING:

Ask yourself, what are MY THOUGHTS concerning this Passage and today’s Devotion?

 

Do I find within this reading a CHALLENGE for my life?

 

What are one or two things I WILL DO today or this week to accept that CHALLENGE?

 

  

GOD TALKING TO ME:  October 24, 2025

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING
^{(OT-1, NT & PS-2, Prov-Monthly)}
Job 1-3 / Psalm 100
Proverbs 24 / 1 Corinthians 15

 

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
Jer. 1-3  /  2 Thess.3

 

Is God Still Listening?
October 23, 2025

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Psalm 99:8
Thou answeredst them, O LORD our God: thou wast a God that forgavest them, though thou tookest vengeance of their inventions.

 

THOUGHTS ON GOD’S WORD:

 

     People wonder if God is listening sometimes when they pray. Does He still hear you when you speak with Him? Well, the answer is within you. Does God answer your prayers? Have you seen results in others’ lives because of your prayers? If not, it may not be that God is not listening, but for a time, He may have quit answering. We serve a God who answers prayer. We also serve a God who forgives sin. Most of all, we serve a fair, just, and Holy God. It may be that we are praying for our fleshly desires. God does not always answer those prayers as we would like. It may be that it is simply not God’s timing to grant our petition in prayer right now. Then again, there is the possibility that something is hindering our prayers.

 

     We must be willing to find and face our circumstances and our sins. Then, when we know what is wrong, if need be, we must be willing to repent and forsake our sins. If we refuse, there may be times when God allows us to see our prayers go unanswered. He has not quit listening. He has just quit answering. Psalm 66:8 says, “if I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me:” Also 1 Peter 3:7 says, “Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.” Could something be hindering your prayer life? He is still listening and still answering prayers. He is a God who never changes.

 

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

 

     If you are not seeing your prayers answered and would like to see one answered quickly, try this one. “Oh Lord, if there is anything I need to confess that is hindering my prayer life, please reveal it to me now so I can have the fellowship with you again that I once had before.” Now listen to the Lord. It is up to you to be obedient to the leading of the Lord through His Holy Spirit, which is in you, and the reading of the Word of God.

 

The Lord was listening, now, are you?

 

IF YOU ARE JOURNALING:

Ask yourself, what are MY THOUGHTS concerning this Passage and today’s Devotion?

 

Do I find within this reading a CHALLENGE for my life?

 

What are one or two things I WILL DO today or this week to accept that CHALLENGE?

 

  

GOD TALKING TO ME: October 23, 2025

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING
^{(OT-1, NT & PS-2, Prov-Monthly)}
Daniel 11, 12 / Psalm 99
Proverbs 23 / 1 Corinthians 13, 14

 

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
Isa. 63-66  /  2 Thess. 1-2