Today's Reading
2 Samuel: one of the great leadership temptations is to look at our "kingdom" with pride, thinking, "This is what I built." A second temptation is to look at those resources and put our trust in them rather than in God. God stepped in with David, the man after His own heart, and disciplined him quickly. Israel, under David, was strong because of dependence on God. Placing trust in the number of warriors was the road to destruction.
Acts: healing the lame man opened a door for Peter to speak the gospel. When I looked over his message today, I was amazed at the clarity of it. Jesus is described as crucified, risen and coming again.
Psalms: I think I have seen the attitude portrayed in this Psalm when I visit the Dominican Republic. The government there, while free, controls much about the lives of the people. The poor especially feel the oppression and would pray prayers just like this.
Proverbs: it's simple. Love wisdom and follow wise advice.
How about you today?
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As I read this year, Acts seems to be "opening up" to me more than in the past. Maybe your explanations help. Whatever - PTL
ReplyDeleteThanks, Chewie! I'm grateful that this is helpful.
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