Day 343 · December 9
A devotional for today
Today’s readings
- Old Testament: JOEL 1:1-3:21
- New Testament: REVELATION 1:1-20
- Psalm: PSALM 128:1-6
- Proverb: PROVERBS 29:18
Old Testament
Joel uses disaster to call God’s people to repentance and then looks ahead to the outpouring of the Spirit, the day of the Lord, and God dwelling with His people.
New Testament
Revelation opens by unveiling Jesus Christ: risen, glorious, present among His churches, and coming again.
Psalm
The fear of the Lord shapes a blessed life of fruitful work, family, and peace. Proverb Summary Without God-given revelation people cast off restraint; blessing belongs to those who obey His instruction. Discover Jesus Jesus is the risen Lord - the First and the Last - who died, lives forever, holds the keys of death, and walks among His people. Reflect If Jesus is truly present among His churches, what should change in the way I worship and live? Fellowship Describe the picture of Jesus in Revelation 1 and what it reveals about Him.
Prayer
Glorious Jesus, open my eyes to see You as You are and make me faithful until You come. Amen.
Lord Jesus, keep Your Word alive in us. Make us faithful, humble, loving, and ready for Your coming. Amen. Week Preview Next we hear Jesus speak directly to His churches, watch the Lamb take the scroll, and meet prophetic voices who expose pride, injustice, compromise, and false security.
Live
Begin this final book with worship, not fear.