Devotion for Friday, February 6, 2026

“And they had forgotten to take bread, and did not have more than one loaf in the boat with them.  And He was giving orders to them, saying, “Watch out! Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and the leaven of Herod” (Mark 8:14-15).

Man does not live by bread alone, but by the very word of God.  He spoke all things into existence in the beginning.  Beware, lest you fall for the traps of this age which, like leaven, cause doubts and fears to grow inside you.  It is not blind faith, but faith that trust that the One who created all things will lead you forward toward the goal of being with Him forever.  All things are possible with the One who made all things.

Lord, help me to see those places where the poison of this age infects my mind.  Keep me from going deep into legalism, but also keep me from going the other way toward being skeptical.  The signs I need have been shown.  I see the fruit of living according to Your word.  Help me so that I remain on the narrow path and walk according to the word You have given me.  Guide me to live by faith.

Lord Jesus, You have come to lead the way of living the new life that You give.  You know the places where there is leaven that has infected me.  Guide me in Your goodness and mercy to see that only in You is there hope and a future.  Teach me what it means to walk on the narrow path.  Help me through the obstacles that will come, for You know where the leaven is that would infect my soul.  Lead me Lord Jesus, my Savior.  Amen.