Day 264 · September 21

A devotional for today

Today’s readings

• Old Testament: ISAIAH 37:1-38:22
• New Testament: GALATIANS 6:1-18
• Psalm: PSALM 65:1-13
• Proverb: PROVERBS 23:24

Old Testament

Hezekiah brings Assyria's threat before the LORD, and God delivers Jerusalem. Later, Hezekiah's sickness reminds him how dependent every life is on God.

New Testament

Paul calls believers to restore gently, carry one another's burdens, sow to the Spirit, and boast only in the cross of Christ.

Psalm

God hears prayer, forgives sin, and crowns the earth with abundance.

Proverb

A wise child brings joy to a father.

Discover

Hezekiah spreads the threat before God; Paul spreads his confidence at the foot of the cross. Jesus invites us to bring burdens to Him and then help carry the burdens of others.

Reflect

What burden do I need to spread before the Lord instead of carrying alone?

Fellowship

What does gentle restoration look like when another believer stumbles?

Prayer

Lord Jesus, I boast only in Your cross. Carry what is too heavy for me and make me gentle with others. Amen.

Live

Bring one burden to God, then help lighten someone else's.