Day 251 · September 8

A devotional for today

Today’s readings

• Old Testament: ISAIAH 1:1-2:22
• New Testament: 2 CORINTHIANS 10:1-18
• Psalm: PSALM 52:1-9
• Proverb: PROVERBS 22:26-27

Old Testament

Isaiah opens with rebellion, empty worship, and a call to return. Yet judgment is not the last word: God promises cleansing and a future when nations come to His light.

New Testament

Paul refuses worldly measures of power. His authority is for building people up, and his boast is in the Lord.

Psalm

Human evil may look strong, but God's faithful love endures forever.

Proverb

Do not make reckless financial promises that can place you in bondage.

Discover

Isaiah begins with stained sinners who need to be made clean. That cleansing reaches its fulfillment in Jesus, whose grace does what religious appearance cannot.

Reflect

Am I more concerned with appearing religious or actually obeying God?

Fellowship

What worldly measure of success is hardest for Christians to resist?

Prayer

Lord Jesus, wash what is sinful in me and teach me to boast only in You. Amen.

Live

Do one quiet act of obedience that no one needs to applaud.