Day 354 · December 20

A devotional for today

Today’s readings

• Old Testament: HAGGAI 1:1-2:23
• New Testament: REVELATION 11:1-19
• Psalm: PSALM 139:1-24
• Proverb: PROVERBS 30:15-16

Old Testament

Haggai challenges returned exiles to put God first and rebuild His house. God promises His presence and points toward a greater future glory.

New Testament

God preserves His witnesses, judges rebellious power, and announces that the kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and His Christ.

Psalm

God knows us completely - our thoughts, paths, words, and hidden places. The right response is invitation: search me and lead me. Proverb Summary Some appetites never say, “Enough.” Unchecked desire always asks for more. Discover Jesus Jesus is the coming King whose kingdom will fill the earth. Because He knows us completely, we can stop hiding and invite His searching light. Reflect What appetite competes with putting God first?

Fellowship Pray Psalm 139’s closing request for one another: search us, test us, and lead us.

Prayer

Jesus, search me, reorder my desires, and make Your kingdom first in my life. Amen.

Live

Put God first in one practical decision today.