{"id":2664,"date":"2025-09-01T19:21:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T01:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goodpassage.com\/?page_id=2664"},"modified":"2026-10-04T16:38:35","modified_gmt":"2026-10-04T22:38:35","slug":"devo","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/goodpassage.com\/index.php\/devo\/","title":{"rendered":"Devo October 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\u00a0OCTOBER 2016<\/strong>



\u00b7\u00a0 October<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>1<\/strong><\/a>
Therefore you also be ready<\/strong>
Luke 12:40 “Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.” (NKJ)\u00a0

Rev 22:12 “And behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to every one according to his work. (NKJ)\u00a0

Our Lord Jesus Christ is coming for us suddenly. Let us always be found faithfully living for Him!\u00a0
\u00b7\u00a0 October<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>2<\/strong><\/a>
but the LORD will be to you an everlasting light<\/strong>
Isa 60:19 “The sun shall no longer be your light by day, nor for brightness shall the moon give light to you; but the LORD will be to you an everlasting light, and your God your glory. (NKJ)\u00a0

John 8:12 Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.” (NKJ)\u00a0

Let the light of Jesus Christ shine brightly in and through us!
\u00b7\u00a0 October<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>3<\/strong><\/a>
faith is the substance of things hoped for<\/strong>
Heb 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. (KJV)\u00a0

Rom 10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. (KJV)\u00a0

Lets grow in our faith toward God by hearing the Word of God!
\u00b7\u00a0 October<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>4<\/strong><\/a>
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he who does the truth comes to the light<\/strong>
John 3:21 “But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been done in God.” (NKJ)\u00a0

I Jn 1:6-7 6 If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. 7 But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin. (NKJ)\u00a0

As Christians, we walk in the light of our Lord Jesus Christ. We choose to walk in love and truth.
\u00b7\u00a0 October<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>5<\/strong><\/a>
God makes a way for us<\/strong>
Isa 43:19 Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert. (KJV)\u00a0

Deut 31:8 And the LORD, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed. (KJV)\u00a0

We thank our Lord Jesus Christ for caring for us and preparing the way in our lives!\u00a0
\u00b7\u00a0 October<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>6<\/strong><\/a>
even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do<\/strong>
Col 3:13 bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do. (NKJ)\u00a0

Matt 6:14-15 14 “For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.\u00a0

15 “But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. (NKJ)\u00a0

Each day we practice loving and forgiving people. We remember how much we ourselves have been forgiven by our Lord Jesus Christ.
\u00b7\u00a0 October<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>7<\/strong><\/a>
And let the peace of God rule in your hearts<\/strong>


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Col 3:15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful. (NKJ)\u00a0

Isa 26:3 You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You. (NKJ)\u00a0

We thank God for giving us the peace that passes all understanding as we keep our mind stayed on our Lord Jesus Christ. We cast all of our cares on Him; He cares for us!\u00a0
\u00b7\u00a0 October<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>8<\/strong><\/a>
A faithful man will abound with blessings<\/strong>
Prov 28:20 A faithful man will abound with blessings, but he who hastens to be rich will not go unpunished. (NKJ)\u00a0

Ps 101:6 My eyes shall be on the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me; he who walks in a perfect way, he shall serve me. (NKJ)\u00a0

Each of us can choose to be faithful in living for God. We thank God for His blessings in our lives as we live for Him.\u00a0
\u00b7\u00a0 October<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>9<\/strong><\/a>
that you love one another<\/strong>
John 13:34 “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. (NKJ)\u00a0

Gal 5:6 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision avails anything, but faith working through love. (NKJ)\u00a0

We choose to walk in love with all those we meet.\u00a0
\u00b7\u00a0 October<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>10<\/strong><\/a>
It is more blessed to give than to receive.<\/strong>
Acts 20:35 “I have shown you in every way, by laboring like this, that you must support the weak. And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, `It is more blessed to give than to receive.'” (NKJ)\u00a0

Ps 41:1 Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver him in time of trouble. (KJV)\u00a0

With our actions and gifts, we remember those that are in need around us.\u00a0
\u00b7\u00a0 October<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>11<\/strong><\/a>
Be strong, do not fear!<\/strong>
Isa 35:4 Say to those who are fearful-hearted, “Be strong, do not fear! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, with the recompense of God; he will come and save you.” (NKJ)\u00a0

Josh 1:9 “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” (NKJ)\u00a0

We choose to be strong in our Lord Jesus Christ, knowing that He is with us, whereever we go.\u00a0
\u00b7\u00a0 October<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>12<\/strong><\/a>
The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.<\/strong>
James 5:16 Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. (NKJ)\u00a0

Mark 11:24 “Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them. (NKJ)\u00a0

We thank God for answering believing prayer!
\u00b7\u00a0 October<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>13<\/strong><\/a>
For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.<\/strong>
Matt 12:34b For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. (NKJ)\u00a0

Prov 15:26 The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD, but the words of the pure are pleasant. (NKJ)\u00a0

Through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, we choose to have a pure heart and then to speak good words.
\u00b7\u00a0 October<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>14<\/strong><\/a>
He makes me to lie down in green pastures<\/strong>
Ps 23:2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside the still waters. (NKJ)\u00a0

Rom 8:14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. (NKJ)\u00a0

Our great Shepherd, the Lord Jesus Christ is leading and helping us in our daily lives!\u00a0
\u00b7\u00a0 October<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>15<\/strong><\/a>
The Lord’s hand upon us<\/strong>
Ps 139:4-5 4 For there is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, O LORD, thou knowest it altogether.

5 Thou hast beset me behind and before, and laid thine hand upon me. (KJV)\u00a0

Deut 33:27a The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms: (KJV)\u00a0

We thank God for keeping and protecting us in all of our ways!\u00a0
\u00b7\u00a0 October<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>16<\/strong><\/a>
A just weight and balance are the LORD’s<\/strong>
Prov 16:11 A just weight and balance are the LORD’s: all the weights of the bag are his work. (KJV)\u00a0

Phil 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. (KJV)\u00a0

God expects us to be honest in all that we do.
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Give us help from trouble<\/strong>
Ps 60:11 Give us help from trouble: for vain is the help of man. (KJV)\u00a0

Ps 91:14-15 14 Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.

15 He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him. (KJV)\u00a0

As we set our love on our Lord Jesus Christ, we are promised help in and from trouble.
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But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection<\/strong>
1 Cor 9:27 But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway. (KJV)\u00a0

Col 3:5 Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry. (NIV)\u00a0

We choose, with God’s help, to turn away from wrong. We choose to live for our Lord Jesus Christ with all of our being.
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Call unto me, and I will answer thee<\/strong>
Jer 33:3 `Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.’ (NKJ)\u00a0

Ps 50:15 Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify Me.” (NKJ)\u00a0

God hears us when we call upon Him. We can pray to our Heavenly Father in the Name of Jesus.
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cleanse thou me from secret faults<\/strong>
Ps 19:12-14 12 Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults. 13 Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me: then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great transgression. (KJV)\u00a0

I Jn 1:7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. (KJV)\u00a0

We pray to our Heavenly Father, in the Name of Jesus, asking for forgiveness of known and unknown sins.\u00a0
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but they that deal truly are his delight<\/strong>
Prov 12:22 Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight. (KJV)\u00a0

Eph 4:25 Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another. (KJV)\u00a0

With God’s help, we choose to speak truth. God hears our every word.
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those that seek me early shall find me<\/strong>
Prov 8:17 I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me. (KJV)\u00a0

Ps 63:1 O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is; (KJV)\u00a0

We start each day by spending time seeking God in prayer and in His Word, the Bible
\u00b7\u00a0 October<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>23<\/strong><\/a>
stand in the gap<\/strong>
Ezek 22:30 And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none. (KJV)\u00a0

Isa 59:16 And he saw that there was no man, and wondered that there was no intercessor: therefore his arm brought salvation unto him; and his righteousness, it sustained him. (KJV)\u00a0

We can pray for others that they would turn from sin and receive the Lord Jesus Christ as Savior. We pray to our Heavenly Father, in the Name of Jesus, that people’s eyes would be opened to the seriousness of sin and that they would truly hear the gospel of Jesus Christ. We pray that someone shares the gospel with them.\u00a0
\u00b7\u00a0 October<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>24<\/strong><\/a>
multiply the seed you have sown<\/strong>
2 Cor 9:10 Now may He who supplies seed to the sower, and bread for food, supply and multiply the seed you have sown and increase the fruits of your righteousness, (NKJ)\u00a0

2 Cor 9:6 But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. (KJV)\u00a0

We thank God for multiplying seed that we sow.\u00a0

Besides the natural seed, we sow good words and the Word of God into our lives and others.\u00a0
\u00b7\u00a0 October<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>25<\/strong><\/a>
that men pray everywhere<\/strong>
1 Tim 2:8 I desire therefore that the men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting; (NKJ)\u00a0

Matt 28:20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen. (KJV)\u00a0

We thank God for answering prayer whereever we are or go! We can always pray to our Heavenly Father in the Name of Jesus.
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turn to God<\/strong>
1Thes 1:9b and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God, (NKJ)\u00a0

2 Cor 6:16 And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. (KJV)\u00a0

As Christians, we live for and serve the true living God. We believe on His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ who paid for our sins.\u00a0
\u00b7\u00a0 October<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>27<\/strong><\/a>
Do not grumble against one another<\/strong>
James 5:9 Do not grumble against one another, brethren, lest you be condemned. Behold, the Judge is standing at the door! (NKJ)\u00a0

Lev 19:18 Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the LORD. (KJV)\u00a0

As Christians, we choose to walk in true forgiveness to those around us. We do not harbor grudges or malice. We remember how much we have been forgiven by our Lord Jesus Christ.\u00a0
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the keys of the kingdom of heaven<\/strong>
Matt 16:19 “And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.” (NKJ)\u00a0

John 14:13-14 13 “And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.

14 “If you ask anything in My name, I will do it. (NKJ)\u00a0

As Christians, we have been given the great privilege of prayer and speaking God\ufffds Word!\u00a0
\u00b7\u00a0 October<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>29<\/strong><\/a>
join in following my example<\/strong>
Phil 3:17 Brethren, join in following my example, and note those who so walk, as you have us for a pattern. (NKJ)\u00a0

1 Cor 11:1 Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ. (KJV)\u00a0

As Christians, we are always setting an example.\u00a0

Let us always live in a way that will lead people to live for our Lord Jesus Christ.
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Then a great multitude followed Him<\/strong>
John 6:2 Then a great multitude followed Him, because they saw His signs which He performed on those who were diseased. (NKJ)\u00a0

Heb 13:8 Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever. (KJV)\u00a0

Jesus Christ is the same today as He was in the gospel of John. The Name of Jesus has the same power as it did when Peter spoke it over the crippled man in Acts 3.\u00a0

Acts 3:6-7 6 Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.

7 And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ancle bones received strength. (KJV)\u00a0
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receive the things of the Spirit of God<\/strong>
1 Cor 2:14 But the natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; nor can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. (NKJ)\u00a0

John 16:13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. (KJV)\u00a0

We thank God for the Holy Spirit, who is given to us as believer in Jesus Christ.

We are thankful for the Holy Spirit leading and guiding us into all truth.
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