Day 3 · January 3
A devotional for today
Today’s readings
- Old Testament: GENESIS 5:1-7:24
- New Testament: MATTHEW 3:7-4:11
- Psalm: PSALM 3:1-8
- Proverb: PROVERBS 1:10-19
Old Testament
Genesis traces the spread of corruption from Adam to Noah until the earth is filled with violence. God judges the world by the flood, preserves Noah in the ark, and shows both his holiness against sin and his mercy toward those he saves.
New Testament
John warns the religious proud to bear fruit in keeping with repentance, and Jesus triumphs over Satan’s temptations in the wilderness. The obedient Son stands where Israel and Adam failed.
Psalm
David cries to the Lord from distress and finds rest because God sustains him. Trust allows him to sleep even while enemies surround him.
Proverb
Wisdom warns against joining sinners in greedy schemes. A quick profit can become a trap that takes life rather than gives it.
Discover
Jesus is the faithful Son who overcomes the tempter and becomes the ark of safety for sinners under judgment. In him, God provides rescue through obedience and grace.
Reflect
God is patient, but he is never indifferent to evil. Today’s readings invite you to turn from compromise and to trust the One who conquered temptation on your behalf. Fellowship
Questions
What does Noah’s story reveal about judgment and mercy?
Why is Jesus’ victory over temptation so important?
How does trust in God change David’s response to trouble?
Where might greed or ungodly influence be shaping your choices?
Prayer
Holy Father, keep me from the path of sin and anchor me in Jesus, the faithful Son. Teach me to trust you in every trial.
Live
Identify one recurring temptation and prepare a Scripture-based response before it comes again.