October 31

Lamentations 4:1-5:22, Hebrews 2:1-18, Psalm 103:1-22, Proverbs 26:23

Pray: This is a huge day in which it is an honor to be alive. Today marks the 507th anniversary of the Reformation begun by Martin Luther putting his life on the line by nailing his “95 Theses” on the door of a Catholic Church. The wonderful news that by God’s grace we can be saved through faith in Christ alone! This is the beautiful, unhindered Good News of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. 

Read: Put on a “reformation lens” as you read today. How do you see the character of God in alignment through the life and work of Jesus? How do you see the call to put your faith in Jesus Christ and experience salvation through the forgiveness of sins?

Edify: Hear the yearning in the Old Testament for God to restore the lives of His people in Jerusalem. Then, behold the Son of God, Jesus the man, who God has put everything under His authority. Hebrews proclaims that through Jesus’ suffering and death, “God understands your pain!”. Hebrews proclaims that there is now nothing to fear, not even death itself, because, “God is able!” Jesus was able to forgive sins and overcome death once and for all. This invokes PRAISE in the Psalm because there is so much to praise God for! “He (Jesus) redeems me from death and crowns me with love and tender mercies” (Psalm 103:4).

Practice: Praise is the fuel for faith. Praise stokes the fires of faith into a mighty flame in your soul. How often do you praise God in your everyday, out-and-about life? What is it that fuels your soul as you walk out your salvation with joy and trembling? Try praising Jesus as you go about your day today through a song, verbal prayer of thanksgiving, or through sharing your faith with a neighbor.