Daily Bible Reading – January 2022: God’s Renewing Word of Unity in Christ JesusSampel

January 11

Introduction

Today’s reading opens with Paul discussing household relationships between children and parents and between slaves and masters. Paul offers encouragement to help the Ephesians remain strong against what he calls “wicked spiritual forces” (verse 12). Using the metaphor of armor worn by Roman soldiers, he describes the spiritual armor of God that will help them guard against evil, and he exhorts them to pray continually for one another.

Scripture Reading

Ephesians 6:1-24

Today’s Key Verse: Ephesians 6:18b

Pray on every occasion, as the Spirit leads. For this reason, keep alert and never give up; pray always for all God’s people.

Reflect

What are your thoughts regarding the household relationships described in verses 1-9? Reread verses 14-17. How is God’s armor described? How can such spiritual armor protect you? What does being clothed with God’s spiritual armor mean to you?

Pray

Sovereign God, thank you for the gift of your protection. Empower me with the spiritual resources I need to stand against the devil’s evil tricks and wicked spiritual forces and clothe me with your righteousness. Amen.

Tomorrow’s Reading

2 Corinthians 1:1-11:The apostle Paul begins his second letter to the Corinthians with a prayer of thanksgiving.