Good Work = Great Reward

OCTOBER 12, 2026
Daily Reading—Isa. 25-28 / Phil. 2

WHAT GOD HAS SAID:

Ephesians 6:7-8 With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men: Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free.

WHAT I HAVE SEEN:

    People have tried to apply these verses to salvation. They believe that they will be allowed into heaven because of their good works. However, this passage is not about salvation. It is about how a saved person ought to live their life. Paul is saying good works will equal great rewards. No works equals no rewards.

    Paul is telling the church, Do not work to please the boss while he’s watching; work for the Lord, who is always watching. He also says, Do it with the right heart. Not bitter about having to work. Instead, do it with goodwill, rejoicing to have a job, and being grateful that God gives you the health to perform it. Work for the Lord, and He will reward you. Work for man, and all you get is money.  

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

For whom are you working?

IF YOU ARE JOURNALING:

Ask yourself, what are MY THOUGHTS concerning this passage and today’s devotion?

Within this reading, do I find a CHALLENGE for my life?

What actions will I take today or this week to meet this CHALLENGE?

 Living In His Word Ministries

        “Getting people into the Word of God…
                …and the Word of God into people.
                                                                             Romans 10:17

Evangelist Dr. Franklin J. Senters, Th. D.
Founder and President
Hebrews 2:12

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Pucker Up And Whistle

OCTOBER 10 & 11, 2026
Daily Reading—Isa. 20-24 / Phil. 1

WHAT GOD HAS SAID:

Ephesians 5:19 Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;

WHAT I HAVE SEEN:

    Oh, the joy of knowing that Jesus loved us enough to come to earth and die on a cross for us. Not only did He die, but He also rose again and lives today, making intercession for us at the throne of grace. It makes you want to sing. However, some say they cannot sing. I heard a man say that he was cut out to be a singer but was sewn up all wrong. I say if you cannot sing, pucker up and whistle. Make a joyful noise.

    Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs. What are the differences? Ask 20 musical people, get 20 variations of the answers. I like the end of the verse, “making melody in your heart to the Lord.” That is a simple answer.  

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

What tune is playing in your heart today?

IF YOU ARE JOURNALING:

Ask yourself, what are MY THOUGHTS concerning this passage and today’s devotion?

Within this reading, do I find a CHALLENGE for my life?

What actions will I take today or this week to meet this CHALLENGE?

WHAT TO DO ON SUNDAY:

     On Sundays, we encourage you to attend your local church and listen intently to what God has prepared in your pastor’s heart. Write down all the scriptures he uses in that message.
Then, when you get home, reread those passages for today’s reading.
God has given your pastor exactly what He desires for you to have on that day.

October 12, 2026	Isa. 25-28	Phil. 2
October 13, 2026	Isa. 29-31	Phil. 3
October 14, 2026	Isa. 32-36	Phil. 4
October 15, 2026	Isa. 37-39	Col. 1
October 16, 2026	Isa. 40-41	Col. 2
October 17, 2026	Isa. 42-44	Col. 3
October 18, 2026	No Passages Assigned

 Living In His Word Ministries

        “Getting people into the Word of God…
                …and the Word of God into people.
                                                                             Romans 10:17

Evangelist Dr. Franklin J. Senters, Th. D.
Founder and President
Hebrews 2:12

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You Can’t Even Imagine

OCTOBER 9, 2026
Daily Reading—Isa. 15-19 / Eph. 6 

WHAT GOD HAS SAID:

Ephesians 3:20-21 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.

WHAT I HAVE SEEN:

    As we read Ephesians 3:20-21, we realize that God, through Paul, was writing to churches throughout all ages and, therefore, writing to us, the church today. What is God saying to us today? He says I am close to you.

    Paul points out the marvel of who God is. He is “able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think.” As I read it, I hear God saying, “You cannot even imagine all of who I am or what I am able to do.” He adds, “according to the power that worketh in us.” Do you realize how close God is to us? He is in us and able to do exceeding abundantly above all we ask or think, in and through us. “Unto Him be glory in the church” is an understatement.  

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

Isn’t it great to know this awesome God will never leave us?

IF YOU ARE JOURNALING:

Ask yourself, what are MY THOUGHTS concerning this passage and today’s devotion?

Within this reading, do I find a CHALLENGE for my life?

What actions will I take today or this week to meet this CHALLENGE?

 Living In His Word Ministries

        “Getting people into the Word of God…
                …and the Word of God into people.
                                                                             Romans 10:17

Evangelist Dr. Franklin J. Senters, Th. D.
Founder and President
Hebrews 2:12

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How Do I Get Salvation

OCTOBER 8, 2026
Daily Reading—Isa. 11-14 / Eph. 5

WHAT GOD HAS SAID:

Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.

WHAT I HAVE SEEN:

    People are always trying to find new ways to get and/or to keep their salvation. Either by the things that they do or the religious acts that they keep. I love Ephesians 2:8-9, because it tells it like it is.

    It says, “For by Grace are ye saved.” Grace is God giving us what we do not deserve. We do not deserve to be saved from hell, as all have sinned and come short of His glory. Paul also says salvation is “Not of yourselves,” emphasized with, “Not of works, lest any man should boast.” That removes anything I might do, whether it be a good deed or a religious act. He shares that we are saved through faith in God’s gift. It is faith in Christ and Him alone.

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

Isn’t it great to know God saves us and not we ourselves?

IF YOU ARE JOURNALING:

Ask yourself, what are MY THOUGHTS concerning this passage and today’s devotion?

Within this reading, do I find a CHALLENGE for my life?

What actions will I take today or this week to meet this CHALLENGE?

 Living In His Word Ministries

        “Getting people into the Word of God…
                …and the Word of God into people.
                                                                             Romans 10:17

Evangelist Dr. Franklin J. Senters, Th. D.
Founder and President
Hebrews 2:12

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What A Blessing

OCTOBER 7, 2026
Daily Reading—Isa. 8-10 / Eph. 4

WHAT GOD HAS SAID:

Ephesians 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:

WHAT I HAVE SEEN:

    One of my favorite hymns in church is “This World Is Not My Home.” For every believer, this is so true. We no longer have citizenship here on earth. Our citizenship is really in heaven. It has been said that we are pilgrims on a journey toward a heavenly home. On this journey, God has blessed us in Heavenly places.

    Where are those places? They are, “In Christ.” After accepting Christ as Saviour, we were placed in Him. His Holy Spirit is not only in us but also seals us until Jesus returns for us. What a blessing to know we are secure, are forgiven, have an inheritance, are adopted, and are blessed, “in Christ.” All because He went back to heaven to secure all those blessings for us.  

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

Isn’t it great to know you are so blessed?

IF YOU ARE JOURNALING:

Ask yourself, what are MY THOUGHTS concerning this passage and today’s devotion?

Within this reading, do I find a CHALLENGE for my life?

What actions will I take today or this week to meet this CHALLENGE?

 Living In His Word Ministries

        “Getting people into the Word of God…
                …and the Word of God into people.
                                                                             Romans 10:17

Evangelist Dr. Franklin J. Senters, Th. D.
Founder and President
Hebrews 2:12

BOOK AVAILABLE ONLINE AT AMAZON.COM