fblosgatos - 2025: Daily Devotional Thought and Bible Reading

Titus 1:1-9 - “Faithful Leadership” - One of the greatest character traits of a godly leader is faithfulness. Scripture Reading: Psalm 10-12, Luke 11

Colossians 1:1-8 - “Do People See our Faithfulness?” - Throughout Paul's readings, he mentions faithful people. Consider Epaphras today. Scripture Reading: Psalm 7-9, Luke 10

Ephesians 6:18-24 - “The Picture of Faithfulness” - At the end of Paul's letters, he often names faithful people. Would your name be on his list? Scripture Reading: Psalm 4-6, Luke 9

1 Corinthians 1:1-9 - “The Faithfulness of God” - We come now to the seventh of the fruit of the Spirit. This is the fruit of faithfulness. Let's see what we could learn. Scripture Reading: Psalm 1-3, Luke 8

Acts 4:5-12 - “The Sign of Goodness” - When a needy man was healed, it pointed to the goodness of Jesus. Let's be sure our works point to Jesus. Scripture Reading: Malachi 3-4, Luke 7

Matthew 21:12-17 - “The Zeal of Goodness” - Jesus does a good deed by reminding people that God's house was to be a "house of prayer”. Scripture Reading: Zechariah 14, Malachi 1-2, Luke 6

Hebrews 13:7-16 - “The Example of Goodness” - Jesus Christ is our greatest example of doing good. Scripture Reading: Zechariah 11-13, Luke 5

2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 - “The Weariness of Goodness” - While we serve others by doing good, let's not lose heart. Scripture Reading: Zechariah 8-10, Luke 4

Galatians 6:1-10 - “The Timing of Goodness” - When you have the opportunity to do good, do it immediately. Scripture Reading: Zechariah 5-7, Luke 3

Acts 10:31-43 - “The Shortcomings of Goodness” - Cornelius was a man full of good deeds. But his good deeds could not purchase salvation. Scripture Reading: Zechariah 2-4, Luke 2

2 Chronicles 24:6-16 - “The Goodness of Giving” - god has called us to give unto his work. That is part of our good deeds after salvation. Scripture Reading: Haggai 1-2, Zechariah 1, Luke 1

2 Thessalonians 1:1-12 - “The Glory of Goodness” - A we walk through suffering, Paul tells us that God will fill us with goodness and mercy and faith. Be sure the goodness of God is being evidenced in your life. Scripture Reading: Zephaniah 1-3, Mark 16

Ephesians 5:6-16 - “The Light of Goodness” - Today, as you read about goodness, notice that it is not connected to the Holy Spirit in this passage, but to light. Therefore, be sure you're walking by means of the Holy Spirit and in the light. Scripture Reading: Habakkuk 1-3, Mark 15

Romans 15:13-19 - “A Practical Look at Goodness” - The sixth fruit of the Spirit is goodness. Let's pursue this fruit to see how it can be effective in our lives. Scripture Reading: Nahum 1-3, Mark 14

Ruth 2:17-23 - “Undeserved Kindness” - The story of Boaz and Ruth is a story of kindness in action. Scripture Reading: Micah 5-7, Mark 13

2 Samuel 9:1-8 - “Kindness to an Enemy” - David shows kindness to one whose grandfather had been an archenemy of his. Now that's kindness. Scripture Reading: Micah 2-4, Mark 12

Luke 10:30-37 - “Kindness to a Stranger” - This familiar story should remind you of who we show kindness to and how we show kindness. Scripture Reading: Jonah 3-4, Micah 1, Mark 11

Genesis 47:27-31 - “An Appeal to Kindness” - As Jacob was dying he called upon his sons kindness to take his bones home. Scripture Reading: Obadiah 1, Jonah 1-2, Mark 10

Genesis 35:19-23 - “A Husband's Love” - Jacob loved Rachel and in his love and kindness. He set up a reminder of her. Scripture Reading: Amos 7-9, Mark 9

Micah 6:6-8 - “God's Requirements” - The prophet Micah reminds us of what it takes to walk with God properly. One of those attributes is kindness. Scripture Reading: Amos 4-6, Mark 8

Colossians 3:12-17 - “Bearing with One Another” - Working with others can be a very stressful experience. But with kindness it's like oil to an engine. It makes it go better. Scripture Reading: Amos 1-3, Mark 7

2 Corinthians 6:1-10 - “Serving in Kindness” - In this list of words to consider in how we endure don't miss the use of kindness in the list. Scripture Reading: Joel 1-3, Mark 6

Romans 11:20-24 - “The Balance of Kindness” - As Paul discusses Israel's future and our present, he reminds us of both attributes of God; His kindness and His severity. Scripture Reading: Hosea 12-14, Mark 5

Romans 2:1-11 - “The Kindness of God” - The fifth fruit of the Spirit is kindness. Let's look at this fruit from different angles. Are you a kind person? Scripture Reading: Hosea 9-11, Mark 4

Psalm 27:1-14 - “Don't Despair” - King David reminded us that as we trust the Lord, we will be triumphant. Scripture Reading: Hosea 6-8, Mark 3