Today · October 29, 2026
Rescued to belong to Jesus
The apostle Paul gives thanks to the Father for rescuing believers from the dominion of darkness and bringing them into the kingdom of His beloved Son. This rescue is God’s work of grace: through Jesus, we receive forgiveness and a new life under His loving authority.
Belonging to Christ gives us a new direction. We can turn away from the sin that once governed our lives and learn to walk in His truth. Even when we struggle, we can return to our Father, receive His forgiveness, and depend on His Spirit to live in a way that honors Jesus.
Thank God for rescuing you through His Son Jesus. Identify one attitude or habit you need to surrender to His authority and take a concrete step of obedience today. Ask God, in the name of His Son Jesus, to remove from your heart everything that does not come from the fruit of the Holy Spirit, renew your strength, and fill you with His Holy Spirit.
Abba Father, You are God. Thank You for choosing me and rescuing me through Your Son Jesus. Thank You for bringing me into His kingdom and giving me forgiveness and hope. Remove from my heart everything that does not come from the fruit of Your Holy Spirit. Renew my strength and fill me with Your Holy Spirit. Teach me to live under the loving authority of Jesus and to reflect His light through my words and actions. I ask this in the name of Your beloved Son Jesus. Amen.
