A New Discovery

Verse of the Month  

“Obey those who rule over you, and be submissive, for they watch out for your souls, as those who must give account. Let them do so with joy and not with grief, for that would be unprofitable for you.”

(Hebrews 13:17 NKJV)  

October 8^th – 14^th, 2017

Scripture Reading: Psalm 32 

A New Discovery 

Scripture Reading:  Mark 16:15   

Most people today think of Columbus Day as just another reason for a three-day weekend.  Unfortunately they also consider Columbus just “another explorer” searching for new trade routes for his own personal gain.  They don’t understand the gateway that God has opened, through the discovery of America, that has poured the Word into all the world. 

Christopher Columbus (his name means “The Christ-bearer”) had a divine calling on his life.  He said that it was the Lord Who had inspired him to sail westward into the unknown, to discover a new world.   

He believed that the Gospel still needed to be preached in many lands in a short time, so he set sail in the name of Jesus to bring the truth to the new world.  Christopher Columbus sought God and was shown great and mighty things that he didn’t know before (Jeremiah 33:3). 

Through the discovery of America, the Word of God has reached to the ends of the earth.  We have produced and supported more missionaries than any other nation on earth.  The Word is spread 24 hours a day 7 days a week by TV and radio.   

On this Columbus Day, let’s give thanks to God for revealing this nation to the world, and pray we become a beacon of light in the work of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  

“Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which you know not.” (Jeremiah 33:3) 

October 8^th – 14^th Daily Bible Reading 

8.   Isaiah 41; Lamentations 3 

9.   Isaiah 42; Lamentations 4 

10. Isaiah 43; Lamentations 5 

11. Isaiah 44; Jeremiah 1-2 

12. Isaiah 45; Jeremiah 3-4 

13. Isaiah 46; Jeremiah 5-6 

14. Isaiah 47; Jeremiah 7-8 

*Also be sure to read a Proverb a day.

Daily Readings are designed to read through the entire Bible in one year.

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Besides the Pulpit

Our focus for October is: Clergy and Pastor Appreciation Month, Columbus Day, Halloween, Wisdom.

"Call unto Me, and I will answer you,

and show you great and might things,

which you did not know."

Jeremiah 33:3

During the month of October congregations around the world give honor to those who have faithfully sought the Lord for wisdom into the scriptures.  In our imagination, we picture them having a direct line to God who gives them answers to anything they ask.

We expect that they have spent countless hours before God's throne seeking wisdom and counsel into each pressing sermon and message they are to convey to their flock.  Our hope is that they would gain insight and be shown great and mighty things that they did not know concerning the Word.

It is true that we take comfort in knowing our spirituals leaders hear from God, but what about those who are not in the clergy or ministry?  What about our political leaders, those in business, those who teach our children and those who are in search for better things beyond what we can imagine?  

For years I have expressed the importance of praying for those who seek the will of God in all aspects of life and how they will affect and effect the world.  I have often asked this question, "What if Columbus did not go?"  His life is an example of what God is willing to share with His children if we only dare to ask Him to reveal the wisdom of Heaven to those who call on Him in prayer.

As were celebrate and honor the faithfulness of our spiritual leaders, besides the pulpit, let us also give thanks to those who have changed the lives of others throughout the generations spiritually in their desire to serve God.

Here are our few of our FMD favorites on this topic:

The Value of Wisdom

Pastor Appreciation Day 

Clergy and Pastor Appreciation Month

Gathering of the Children and Clergy Appreciation

A New Discovery  

Don't Be Tricked (devotional on Halloween)

Faith Moments Devotional October Archives

Bonus Read: What if Columbus did not go?

Be sure to read and share the sidebar links including the feature devotional(s) geared toward faith, family and fatherhood.

Additional Scripture Reading: Proverbs 17:6 

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October 12th Daily Bible Reading

Traditional Columbus Day October 12th

This week's Devotional & Group Bible Study: Controlling Our Thoughts 

Today’s Bible Reading:

Morning: Isaiah 45

Evening: Jeremiah 3-4

*Also be sure to read a Proverb a day.

Daily Readings are designed to read through the entire Bible in one year.

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October 8th – 14th Daily Bible Reading

Verse of the Month

 

"I can do all things through Christ, because He gives me strength."

(Philippians 4:13) 

The second week of October has us focusing on events in history and keeping our thoughts under control.  We are continuing in our two track devotional that we have made available for the season from our archives on Faith Moments Today. 

You can follow one or both systems as they each maintain the regular Bible reading schedule.  For this week our topics are:

Track A: What if Columbus Didn't "Go"? (Mark 16:15)

Track B: Controlling Our Thoughts (2 Corinthians 10:5)

With God we can do anything.  Read October Devotionals.

October 8^th – 14^th Daily Bible Reading

8.   Isaiah 41; Lamentations 3

9.   Isaiah 42; Lamentations 4

10. Isaiah 43; Lamentations 5

11. Isaiah 44; Jeremiah 1-2

12. Isaiah 45; Jeremiah 3-4

13. Isaiah 46; Jeremiah 5-6

14. Isaiah 47; Jeremiah 7-8

*Also be sure to read a Proverb a day.

Daily Readings are designed to read through the entire Bible in one year.

For more Faith Moments in depth visit: Faith Moments Today Perpetual Devotional.

Follow us on Google Plus, Facebook and Twitter.

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2016 Copyright SOFFY Ministries/Pastor Cher. Do Not Copy.  Photo credit by SOFFY Ministries unless otherwise noted. This artwork is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 License.

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