27/08/2025
DAILY BIBLE READING
27 August 2025
Isaiah 1-2
Mark 1
Psalm 146
Proverbs 27
Isaiah 2:1-3
This is what Isaiah son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem: In the last days the mountain of the Lord’s temple will be established as the highest of the mountains; it will be exalted above the hills, and all nations will stream to it. Many peoples will come and say, “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the temple of the God of Jacob. He will teach us his ways, so that we may walk in his paths.” The law will go out from Zion, the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.
Mark 2:14-18
After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. "The time has come," he said. "The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!" As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. "Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will send you out to fish for people." At once they left their nets and followed him.
Psalm 146:6-9
He is the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them - he remains faithful forever. He upholds the cause of the oppressed and gives food to the hungry. The Lord sets prisoners free, the Lord gives sight to the blind, the Lord lifts up those who are bowed down, the Lord loves the righteous.The Lord watches over the foreigner and sustains the fatherless and the widow, but he frustrates the ways of the wicked.
Proverbs 27:5-6
Better is open rebuke than hidden love. Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses.
WOTY extract
“In this year, the Lord will reveal to us the relationships that will help us slay giants in our lives”.
Prayer
"Dear Heavenly Father, we thank you for the gift of relationships in our lives. Help us to discern the wounds from the kisses, as Proverbs 27:6 teaches us. May we be open to constructive criticism and feedback from loved ones, even when it's hard to hear.
Lord, we pray that you bring people into our lives who will help us slay the giants we face. Surround us with individuals who embody wisdom, kindness, and compassion. May these relationships be a source of strength, encouragement, and support.
Guide us to be good friends and companions to others, that together we may navigate life's challenges with faith, hope, and love. Help us to recognize the value of Godly counsel and to seek wisdom from those who are prudent and discerning.
As you bring these relationships into our lives, grant us the wisdom to nurture and cherish them. May they be a blessing to us and to those around us, and may we together bring glory to your name. In Jesus Christ name, Amen."