Spiritual Warfare: 'All Are Dependent Upon God'

God's Power for Our Battles — Saturday, October 4, 2025

In the days when the judges ruled in Israel, a severe famine came upon the land. So a man from Bethlehem in Judah left his home and went to live in the country of Moab, taking his wife and two sons with him. The man’s name was Elimelech, and his wife was Naomi. Their two sons were Mahlon and Kilion. They were Ephrathites from Bethlehem in the land of Judah. And when they reached Moab, they settled there.

Today's Prayer

Lord, as I look at the map and see how close Moab was to Bethlehem, it dawns on me that there was a famine in Israel, but NOT in Moab, which was only a few miles away, and it makes me realize how we are ALL dependent upon Your provision for everything we need to survive. You command the rain and the clouds. You are King of all. Help me to be thankful for all the ways You provide. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

Illustration

Illustration of Ruth 1:1-2 NLT — In the days when the judges ruled in Israel, a severe famine came upon the land. So a man from Bethlehem in Judah left his home and went to live in the country of Moab, taking his wife and two sons with him. The man’s name was Elimelech, and his wife was Naomi. Their two sons were Mahlon and Kilion. They were Ephrathites from Bethlehem in the land of Judah. And when they reached Moab, they settled there.

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Saturday, October 4, 2025

A daily devotional featuring a Bible verse, thought and prayer.
"The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told."
A daily dose of Christian quotes to inspire and encourage.
"A man is not old until regrets take the place of dreams."
A daily devotional about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
"Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, left the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, ..."
A one-year devotional guide through the book of Acts.
"Three days after Paul's arrival [in Rome where he was kept under house arrest], he called together the local Jewish leaders. He said to them,..."

About This Devotional

Spiritual Warfare is a daily devotional about God's power for our battles.

The Prayer for Spiritual Warfare is written by Steve Hemphill.