fblosgatos - 2025: Daily Devotional Thought and Bible Reading

Philippians 4:1-9 - “Always Rejoicing” - As Paul languished in prison, he could still write about an ever-present joy. Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 45-47, Matthew 5

1 Peter 1:1-9 - “Joy in Trials” - Peter knew what trials were all about. And yet he had a joyful spirit because of the joy of the Lord. Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 42-44, Matthew 4

Nehemiah 8:9-12 - “Strengthening Joy” - We do many things to find greater strength. We lift weights. We run. We eat right. But spiritually, we find our greatest strength in the joy of the Lord. Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 39-41, Matthew 3

Psalm 16:1-11 - “Eternal Joy” - Where do we find lasting joy? It will not be from this world. It is only in the Lord. Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 36-38, Matthew 2

Joshua 24:14-28 - “Generational Love” - As Joshua comes to the end of his life, he tells people that his most important love was for the Lord. Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 33-35, Matthew 1

Psalm 23:1-6 - “The Shepherd’s Love” - In this great psalm of the Shepherd, we are reminded of the love of the Shepherd and what he provides for us. Do we do that for others? Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 30-32, Revelation 22

Ephesians 5:1-21 - “The Right Kind of Love” - Paul continues his discussion about love by telling us it's not like the love of the world. Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 27-29, Revelation 21

Ephesians 4:1-16 - “Walking in Love” - The fruit of the Spirit of love should motivate all of our lives. Our walk in this world should be evidenced by love. Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 24-26, Revelation 20

John 13:31-38 - “Displaying our Love” - Words are not enough when it comes to love. We must put action behind our words. Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 21-23, Revelation 19

John 15:9-15 - “Greatest Love” - How can we love our friends in the greatest way? By giving our lives for them. Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 18-20, Revelation 18

Matthew 22:34-40 - “Supreme Love” - When Jesus was asked what is the greatest commandment He said it was to "love God" and "love others”. Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 15-17, Revelation 17

Philippians 1:3-11 - “Abounding Love” - Paul often prays for people's love to grow. Is your love growing?  Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 12-14, Revelation 16

2 Corinthians 5:14-21 - “Being controlled by Christ's Love” - Do you love the lost? If you love the Lord, you will love the lost. Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 9-11, Revelation 15

1 Corinthians 13:1-13 - “Beginning with Love” - The first of the fruits that are listed is love. There is no greater passage than 1 Corinthians 13 about love. Let's begin here. Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 6-8, Revelation 14

Galatians 5:16-24 - “Bearing the fruit of the Spirit” - For the next 90 days, we are going to look at the fruit of the Spirit. Join me in this journey. Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 3-5, Revelation 13

Jude 20-25 - “Keep yourself on the Road” - You and I must keep a clear eye on our path lest we fall. Let's not stumble. Scripture Reading: Isaiah 66, Jeremiah 1-2, Revelation 12

Jude 8-19 - “Remember the Old” - How much of the Old Testament do you remember related to God's judgment? Today you will remember. Scripture Reading: Isaiah 63-65, Revelation 11

Jude 1-7 - “A Common Salvation” - Jude had such a positive purpose to write, but had to change because of the dangers he saw. Scripture Reading: Isaiah 60-62, Revelation 10

3 John 9-15 - “Domineering People” - There always seems to be someone who wants to be in charge and shouldn't be. Keep an eye out for them. Scripture Reading: Isaiah 57-59, Revelation 9

3 John 1-8 - “Hospitable Homes” - Our homes should be a place of refuge, not only for our family, but for fellow believers. Scripture Reading: Isaiah 54-56, Revelation 8

2 John 1-13 - “Paths of Truth” - Where are you walking? Where is it leading you? Scripture Reading: Isaiah 51-53, Revelation 7

1 John 5:16-21 - “What do you know?" - Some things we should be completely assured of. One of them is being testified to our hearts. Do you have it? Scripture Reading: Isaiah 48-50, Revelation 6

1 John 5:9-15 - “Praying in Faith” - When we bow our hearts before God, do we really believe he can answer? Consider that today. Scripture Reading: Isaiah 45-47, Revelation 5

1 John 5:1-8 - “Overcoming the Enemy” - Will you be an overcomer or an overcomed? That is your question for today. Scripture Reading: Isaiah 42-44, Revelation 4

1 John 4:11-21 - “Perfect Love” - Perfect love is a mature love. And when that kind of love is expressed, nothing can stop it. Scripture Reading: Isaiah 39-41, Revelation 3