Day 274 · October 1

A devotional for today

Today’s readings

• Old Testament: ISAIAH 62:6-65:25
• New Testament: PHILIPPIANS 2:19-3:3
• Psalm: PSALM 73:1-28
• Proverb: PROVERBS 24:13-14

Old Testament

Isaiah cries for God to act, remembers His mercy, confesses sin, and looks toward God's promise of new heavens and a new earth where former troubles are forgotten.

New Testament

Paul commends Timothy and Epaphroditus as faithful servants, then warns against confidence in religious credentials. God's people worship by the Spirit and boast in Christ.

Psalm

Envy nearly pulls the psalmist off course until he enters God's presence and sees what truly lasts. God Himself is his portion.

Proverb

Wisdom is sweet and gives a future hope.

Discover

Isaiah stretches our vision toward new creation. Philippians and Psalm 73 bring the heart into focus: our confidence and portion are not status, success, or comparison. Our treasure is Christ.

Reflect

What comparison is stealing joy from me?

Fellowship

What does it mean to say, 'God is my portion' when life feels unfair?

Prayer

Jesus, be my treasure and my confidence. Keep my eyes on the new creation You are bringing. Amen.

Live

Turn one comparison into worship: thank God for who He is and what He has given.