Day 258 · September 15

A devotional for today

Today’s readings

• Old Testament: ISAIAH 19:1-21:17
• New Testament: GALATIANS 2:1-16
• Psalm: PSALM 59:1-17
• Proverb: PROVERBS 23:13-14

Old Testament

Isaiah shows God ruling even over Egypt, Assyria, Babylon, and other nations. Remarkably, former enemies are pictured receiving God's blessing.

New Testament

Paul defends the truth that people are made right with God through faith in Jesus Christ, not by keeping the law.

Psalm

David asks for deliverance from violent enemies and sings of God's strength and faithful love.

Proverb

Wise correction aims to rescue a life from destructive folly.

Discover

Isaiah sees blessing reaching beyond Israel, and Galatians explains how: sinners are justified through faith in Christ. The family of God is built by grace, not human achievement.

Reflect

Am I quietly trying to earn the acceptance Jesus has already purchased?

Fellowship

Why is justification by faith such good news for ordinary people?

Prayer

Jesus, thank You that my standing with God rests on Your grace, not my performance. Amen.

Live

Stop performing for God's approval. Obey today from gratitude instead.