Day 346 · December 12

A devotional for today

Today’s readings

• Old Testament: AMOS 7:1-9:15
• New Testament: REVELATION 3:7-22
• Psalm: PSALM 131:1-3
• Proverb: PROVERBS 29:23

Old Testament

Amos sees judgment coming, yet the book ends with restoration: David’s fallen house will be raised and God’s people planted again.

New Testament

Jesus addresses Philadelphia and Laodicea. He opens doors no one can shut, calls for endurance, and rebukes lukewarm self-sufficiency.

Psalm

David quiets his soul before God like a weaned child resting with its mother. Proverb Summary Pride brings us low; humility prepares us for honor. Discover Jesus Jesus is the true King from David’s line. He stands at the door calling self-sufficient people back into fellowship with Him. Reflect Where has comfort made me lukewarm or self-reliant? Fellowship What helps your soul become quiet enough to hear Christ’s correction?

Prayer

Jesus, rescue me from lukewarm faith. Give me a humble, quiet heart that welcomes You. Amen.

Live

Trade one expression of self-sufficiency for prayerful dependence.