October 15
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Today's Bible Verse
For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. 1 John 5:4
Memorize this Verse: (Cover the verse text and using just the first letters of each word try to recite the entire passage.)
4. F W I B O G O T W A T I T V T O T W E O F
Memorize this Verse: (Cover the verse text and using just the first letters of each word try to recite the entire passage.)
4. F W I B O G O T W A T I T V T O T W E O F
Today's Bible Reading
October 15
Today's Bible Reading Plan selections can be found below. If you don't have a Bible with you, just click the references to read each passage online: Old Testament Jeremiah 39-43 — 8.0 minutes Ecclesiastes 12 — 4.0 minutes New Testament John 5:1-15 — 3.5 minutes 1 Peter 1:17-25 — 2.5 minutes Total Average Read Time — 18.0 minutes |
This reading plan will make it easy and fun for you to read through the entire Bible this year. Here are a few things to keep in mind:
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Today's Meditation - Psalms
Psalm 116:8-14
In this portion we learn the importance of commitment to the Lord as a response to “all His benefits.” Times come in our lives like the psalmist says when the Lord delivers us from “eyes” that are filled with “tears” and from “feet” that are “falling.” In verse 10, he admits “I was greatly afflicted.” But, this comes from the Lord as well, to teach us His ways that we may follow Him without question all the days of our lives. It is suffering that matures the believer, and it is suffering that helps us to see things clearly. We want the suffering to go away, but the Lord often leaves it for awhile that we might learn through it and become stronger than ever.
Verse for Meditation: Verse 12 – “What shall I render unto the LORD for all His benefits toward me?”
In this portion we learn the importance of commitment to the Lord as a response to “all His benefits.” Times come in our lives like the psalmist says when the Lord delivers us from “eyes” that are filled with “tears” and from “feet” that are “falling.” In verse 10, he admits “I was greatly afflicted.” But, this comes from the Lord as well, to teach us His ways that we may follow Him without question all the days of our lives. It is suffering that matures the believer, and it is suffering that helps us to see things clearly. We want the suffering to go away, but the Lord often leaves it for awhile that we might learn through it and become stronger than ever.
- The deliverance which the Lord brought – verse 8
- The decision to walk with the Lord – verse 9
- The determination to trust in the Lord in affliction – verse 10
- The disappointment from others – verse 11
- The discussion about what to give back to the Lord – verse 12
- The dependency upon the Lord which he declared – verse 13
- The dedication to pay his vows – verse 14
Verse for Meditation: Verse 12 – “What shall I render unto the LORD for all His benefits toward me?”
Today's Prayer
“Lord, I rededicate my life, and all the gifts that You have given to me, to Your service and for Your glory.”
Prayer Center
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As Christians, we are called to prayer. Please use the resources below to encourage you in your daily prayer time.