Daily Bible Reading – September 2022: "God’s Renewing Word of Wisdom"Sample

September 30

Introduction

James issues a warning to the rich and calls attention to workers who are mistreated. He encourages his readers to be patient until the Lord returns and to pray in all circumstances.

Scripture Reading

James 5:1-20

Today’s Key Verse: James 5:16b

The prayer of a good person has a powerful effect.

Reflect

James is not warning against riches themselves but against those whose love of riches causes them to turn away from God and act in ways that are not pleasing to God (see 1 Timothy 6:10). Does his warning have any implications for today? What does James say about how we are to act while waiting for the Lord to return? What does he say about prayer? In what ways have you experienced the power of prayer? Reread verses 19-20. Why is it important to bring back someone who has wandered away from the truth?

Pray

God of wholeness and healing, help me to pray in all circumstances and to pray in accord with your will. Restore to your loving fold all who may have wandered away from your truth so that they once again may know and experience your steadfast love and grace. Amen.

Congratulations on completing this reading plan! You may continue your journey with Daily Bible Reading by starting the plan: “God’s Renewing Word of Peace and Justice.” Tomorrow’s reading will be Exodus 18:1-27:Moses receives a visit from his father-in-law Jethro.