Category: Luke in 26 Days

  • Lead me not into temptation. Luke 22

    Lead me not into temptation. Luke 22

    Today’s reading is Luke 22:39- 71. Here is what I heard speaking to me the most: Scripture: Luke 22: 40 On reaching that place, he said to them, “Pray that you will not fall into temptation.” Observation: Jesus knew what was ahead and He knew the disciples would need strength beyond their own capabilities to…

  • Luke in 26 days reading schedule for the last week

    Luke in 26 days reading schedule for the last week

    Here is the rest of the Luke reading schedule for this week: Today (Tuesday): Luke 22:1-38 Wednesday: Luke 22:39-71 Thursday: Luke 23 Friday: Luke 24 I’ve really enjoyed reading Luke together with you. Your comments have encouraged me and I’ve enjoyed reading your SOAPS, too, as I could. If you are looking to read the…

  • Serve because you are asked, not to be thanked. Luke 17

    Serve because you are asked, not to be thanked. Luke 17

    Today’s reading is Luke 17. Here is what I heard using the SOAP devotional format: Scripture: Luke 17: 9-10 Would he thank the servant because he did what he was told to do? So you, also, when you have done everything you were told to do, should say, ‘We are unworthy servants; we have only…

  • Share your gifts. (You do have some!) Luke 16

    Share your gifts. (You do have some!) Luke 16

    Today’s reading is Luke 16. Please accept my apologies in not posting yesterday. Here we are on Wednesday, though, and here is what I heard in today’s reading: Scripture: Luke 16: 11 So if you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches? Observation: Use the gifts you…

  • Excuses, excuses. Luke 14

    Excuses, excuses. Luke 14

    Hi there! I hope you are enjoying this read through Luke and are hearing God’s voice speaking to you. If you are using the SOAP devotional format, what do you think about it? If you aren’t what are you using to record your thoughts and prayers? Our reading for today is Luke 14. Here is…

  • Bear Fruit! Luke 13

    Bear Fruit! Luke 13

    Today our reading is Luke 13. Here is what I heard: Scripture: Luke 13: 8-9 “Sir,’ the man replied, ‘leave it alone for one more year, and I’ll dig around it and fertilize it. If it bears fruit next year, fine! If not, then I’ll cut it down.’” Observation: The man wanted to give the…

  • Be ready. Luke 12

    Be ready. Luke 12

    Hi there! Happy Saturday! If you are reading Luke with me this month, today our reading is Luke 12. Here is what stood out to me in today’s reading: Scripture: Luke 12: 35 Be dressed ready for service and keep your lamps burning. Observation: Don’t let up on your study or seeking of the Lord.…

  • Be bold in your requests. Luke 11

    Be bold in your requests. Luke 11

    If you are reading Luke with me this month, today we are reading Luke 11. Even if you haven’t been reading all along, feel free to jump in and read with us. Here is what I heard in the reading today: Scripture: Luke 11:8 I tell you, though, he will not get up and give…

  • Choosing what is important: Luke 10

    Choosing what is important: Luke 10

    If you are reading through Luke with me this month, today we are reading Luke chapter 10. I apologize for not posting Luke 9 yesterday. This week has been much fuller than I anticipated it being and, unfortunately, posting my devotional yesterday was cut. I read, but I didn’t post, and I am so sorry…

  • Do you keep God in a box? Luke 8

    Do you keep God in a box? Luke 8

    If you are reading through Luke with me this month, today we are on Luke 8. Here is what I heard using the SOAP devotional format: Scripture: Luke 8: 16 “No one lights a lamp and hides it in a jar or puts it under a bed. Instead, he puts it on a stand, so…

  • What goes in is what comes out. Luke 6

    What goes in is what comes out. Luke 6

    If you are reading Luke with me this month, today we are reading Luke 6. If you haven’t been reading, feel free to jump right in where we are and read with us though the end, journaling your own observations. Here is what I heard today using the SOAP devotional format: Scripture: Luke 6:45 The…

  • Just do it, even if it doesn’t make sense. Luke 5

    Just do it, even if it doesn’t make sense. Luke 5

    If you are reading through Luke with us, today we are reading Luke 5. Here is what I heard using the SOAP devotional format: Scripture: Luke: 5:5 Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.” Observation: What you are asking…

  • Don’t let the crowds distract you. Luke 4

    Don’t let the crowds distract you. Luke 4

    Today’s reading is Luke 4. Here is what I heard: Scripture: Luke 4:42 At daybreak Jesus went to a solitary place. The people were looking for him and when they came to where he was, they tried to keep him from leaving them. Observation: Jesus knew he needed to retreat and he knew he needed…

  • Keep bearing fruit. Luke 3

    Keep bearing fruit. Luke 3

    Today’s reading for Luke is Luke 3. Here is what I heard in the reading: Scripture: Luke 3: 8 Produce fruit in keeping with repentance. And do not begin to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ For I tell you that out of these stones God can raise up children for Abraham.…

  • Snap to action! Luke 2

    Snap to action! Luke 2

    Today we are reading Luke 2 as we read through all of Luke this month. Here is what stood out to me using the SOAP devotional format: Scripture: Luke 2:16 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. Observation: Once they got the word from…