fblosgatos - 2025: Daily Devotional Thought and Bible Reading

Hebrews 10:32-11:2 - “Enduring the Long-haul” - Today's reading reminds you that we walk by faith and not by sight. Let's trust Him for the future. Scripture Reading: Hosea 3-5, Mark 2

2 Peter 1:1-11 - “Little by Little” - Our spiritual growth is one step at a time. Let's not lose sight of God's work in our spiritual life. Scripture Reading: Daniel 12, Hosea 1-2, Mark 1

Philippians 1:1-8 - “He’s Still Working on Me” - Aren't you glad that God doesn't stop working on you? I know I am glad He hasn't stopped working on me. Scripture Reading: Daniel 9-11, Matthew 28

2 Corinthians 4:1-18 - “Don't Lose Heart” - Discouragements can stop us in our pursuits. Paul reminds us to keep pressing on. Scripture Reading: Daniel 6-8, Matthew 27

Philippians 2:1-11 - “Working with Others” - When Jesus saw our need He provided our redemption. Can we be as loving to others as he was to us? Scripture Reading: Daniel 3-5, Matthew 26

2 Corinthians 12:1-10 - “Learning Patience” - God will send us pain and suffering to teach us to trust Him. He knows what He's doing. Scripture Reading: Ezekiel 48, Daniel 1-2, Matthew 25

Hebrews 6:1-12 - “A Diligent Growing” - Spiritual growth takes time. We cannot rush it. But we can lag behind. Let's move forward. Scripture Reading: Ezekiel 45-47, Matthew 24

James 5:7-12 - “The Patience of a Farmer” - Planting and harvesting take time. James tells us we should wait on God's timing. Scripture Reading: Ezekiel 42-44, Matthew 23

Romans 8:18-23 - “Waiting” - The fourth fruit of the Spirit is long-suffering or patience. Let's see how well we do with waiting. Scripture Reading: Ezekiel 39-41, Matthew 22

Psalm 46:1-11 - “A Quiet Peace” - Today, find a secluded place and get alone with God and just be silent in His presence. There you will find peace. Scripture Reading: Ezekiel 36-38, Matthew 21

Psalm 91:1-16 - “A Secure Peace” - The words of the psalmist bring many different pictures of where we can find peace. Take note of them today. Scripture Reading: Ezekiel 33-35, Matthew 20

Isaiah 9:1-7 - “Prince of Peace” - As you read today, you will recognize that Jesus will one day bring peace to the world. Scripture Reading: Ezekiel 30-32, Matthew 19

John 16:25-33 - “Victorious Peace” - In a world of hatred against the believer, we have peace because Jesus has overcome the world. Scripture Reading: Ezekiel 27-29, Matthew 18

Psalm 29:1-11 - “Stormy Peace” - Today, notice all of the stormy words in Psalm 29. Then notice the peace that is offered at the end of the psalm. Scripture Reading: Ezekiel 24-26, Matthew 17

Romans 8:1-8 - “Acquittal brings Peace” - When we are in Jesus Christ, we are no longer under condemnation. We have peace with God. Scripture Reading: Ezekiel 21-23, Matthew 16

Romans 5:1-11 - “Peace with God” - Before we are saved, we are God’s enemy. Redemption makes us his friend. Because there has been peace established between us. Scripture Reading: Ezekiel 18-20, Matthew 15

Isaiah 26:1-4 - “Perfect Peace” - if we keep our focus on the Lord, our hearts will be filled with peace and not fear. Scripture Reading: Ezekiel 15-17, Matthew 14

John 14:21-31 - “My Peace” - When Jesus told his disciples they could have peace like He has, that was the kind of peace that God has. Scripture Reading: Ezekiel 12-14, Matthew 13

John 14:1-6 - “Peace like a River” - Today we go to the third of the fruit of the Spirit, which is peace. Let's learn what peace is and what it isn't over the next few days. Scripture Reading: Ezekiel 9-11, Matthew 12

Hebrews 12:1-3 - “Accomplishing Joy” - Just as Jesus found joy in the cross. We can find joy in our sacrifice. Scripture Reading: Ezekiel 6-8, Matthew 11

Proverbs 15:12-15; 17:21-25 - “Medical Joy” - I know this title seems odd, but we get inner joy when we can sing to the Lord. Scripture Reading: Ezekiel 3-5, Matthew 10

Acts 5:33-42 - “Surprising Joy” - When the government officials demanded the apostles remain silent and threatened them, they walked away with a heart of joy because God was their focus. Scripture Reading: Lamentations 5, Ezekiel 1-2, Matthew 9

James 1:1-8 - “Available Joy” - As the first book written in the New Testament, James reminds us of where we can find joy. Scripture Reading: Lamentations 2-4, Matthew 8

1 Peter 4:12-19 - “Future Joy” - Peter returns to the theme of suffering and joy. Can you find joy in your suffering? Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 51-52, Lamentations 1, Matthew 7

Psalm 51:1-19 - “Restored Joy” - Sin saps us of our joy. David experienced it. Have you? If so, find your joy again in the Lord. Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 48-50, Matthew 6