Day 170 · June 19

A devotional for today

Today’s readings

• Old Testament: 1 KINGS 20:1-21:29
• New Testament: ACTS 12:24-13:15
• Psalm: PSALM 137:1-9
• Proverb: PROVERBS 17:16

Old Testament

Ahab repeatedly sees God’s power yet refuses wholehearted obedience. Naboth’s vineyard exposes the cruelty produced when rulers treat God’s law as optional.

New Testament

The Word of God keeps spreading. The Holy Spirit sets apart Barnabas and Saul, and the church sends them. Mission begins in worship, prayer, and obedience.

Psalm

Exile produces grief and longing. Sin has real consequences, and God’s people ache for home.

Proverb

Wisdom is not something we can purchase while refusing to seek God.

Discover

Ahab grasps for what is not his; Jesus gives Himself for others. While kings misuse power, the Spirit sends servants to give away the gospel.

Reflect

Am I available for the Holy Spirit to send me?

Fellowship

Share one place in today’s reading where you saw Jesus more clearly. Then discuss the reflection question together.

Prayer

Lord Jesus, keep my eyes on You and shape my life by Your Word. Holy Spirit, give me grace to trust, obey, and follow You today. Amen.

Live

Ask the Spirit, 'Where are You sending me today?' Lord Jesus, help me not only to know Your Word but to live it. Transform my heart so that my life reflects You more each day.