Day 15 · January 15
A devotional for today
Today’s readings
- Old Testament: GENESIS 31:17-32:12
- New Testament: MATTHEW 10:24-11:6
- Psalm: PSALM 13:1-6
- Proverb: PROVERBS 3:16-18
Old Testament
Jacob secretly leaves Laban, faces pursuit, and then prepares to meet Esau with fear and prayer. He cannot manage the future by skill alone; he must ask God to deliver him according to covenant mercy.
New Testament
Jesus warns disciples not to fear people more than God, promises rest to the weary, and answers John the Baptist’s questions with works that reveal the kingdom. Opposition is real, but so is Christ’s welcome.
Psalm
Psalm 13 gives voice to the ache of waiting: “How long?” Yet lament ends in trust, because God’s steadfast love is stronger
than present silence.
Proverb
Wisdom brings long life, honor, peace, and delight. Its treasure is not shallow success but a rich, God-shaped life.
Discover
Jesus is the greater Jacob who meets our fear with peace and the greater answer to every “How long?” In him, the weary truly find rest.
Reflect
Faith does not deny fear; it carries fear into prayer. When the future feels threatening, God invites honest dependence rather than frantic control.
Fellowship
What stands out in Jacob’s prayer before meeting Esau?
Why is Jesus’ command not to fear central to discipleship?
How does Psalm 13 teach healthy lament?
What kind of “rest” is Jesus offering?
Prayer
Compassionate Savior, I bring you my fears and unanswered questions. Teach me to rest in your love and trust your deliverance.
Live
When anxiety rises today, pause and pray before planning your next response.