Day 342 · December 8

A devotional for today

Today’s readings

• Old Testament: HOSEA 10:1-14:9
• New Testament: JUDE 1:1-25
• Psalm: PSALM 127:1-5
• Proverb: PROVERBS 29:15-17

Old Testament

Hosea closes by calling Israel to return to the Lord. God promises healing, love, and fruitfulness to those who come back to Him.

New Testament

Jude urges believers to contend for the faith, resist corrupt influences, show mercy, and trust the God who is able to keep them from falling.

Psalm

Human labor is empty when God is left out. Home, work, security, and family are gifts entrusted by Him. Proverb Summary Wise correction is an act of love that can produce peace and maturity. Discover Jesus Jesus receives repentant sinners and keeps His people. Our confidence is not in our grip on Him but in His power to keep us. Reflect What do I need to bring honestly back to God? Fellowship Pray together for someone who has wandered from faith, asking for mercy and restoration.

Prayer

Lord Jesus, keep me near You and give me mercy for those who wander. Amen.

Live

Return quickly to God wherever you have drifted.