Thursday, October 3, 2024

ENLIGHTENING WORD

ISAIAH 44:26 (CEV)
I will make the message
   of my prophets come true.
They are saying, “Jerusalem
   will be filled with people,
   and the Lord will rebuild
   the towns of Judah.


2 PETER 1:19 (MSG)
We couldn’t be more sure of what we saw and heard—God’s glory, God’s voice. The prophetic Word was confirmed to us. You’ll do well to keep focusing on it. It’s the one light you have in a dark time as you wait for daybreak and the rising of the Morning Star in your hearts.

SUMMARY SENTENCE
During the dark days find encouragement in the light of God's reliable word.

DAILY FODDER
Which part of scripture do you most often turn to for encouragement?

PRAYER
Savior Jesus, I confess I have dismissed the prophetic tradition, and yet you came to fulfill God's word spoken through the prophets. Forgive, confirm, and restore our focus. Enlighten our hearts to the truth God already shared with us. Make me like a lamp shining for others so they might see the truth that sets us all free. Amen. (Daily TextsGround Up Grace edition)

THE LORD’S PRAYER (ABP)
Our Father in Heaven,
     we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
     so that everything that happens here will align
     with what is happening in heaven.
Give us enough food for today.
Forgive us our wrongdoing,
     and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. 
Amen.