July 3

Today's Reading

2 Kings: a careful reading of today's passage shows just how far the people had strayed from God. It seems that they worshiped just about any and everything around them -- except God. It's amazing how far we can stray when we take one step off course and don't repent!

Acts: did you notice how the crowd was trying to kill Paul (yesterday's reading) and how it was Paul that got arrested? Now, Paul gives a hint to the commander that begins to change their relationship. He uses the term "citizen of Tarsus." That will come back in the next day or so.

Psalms: "For the Lord watches over the path of the godly..." That stirs my heart, making me want to walk more and more with God. How about you?

Proverbs: our church has been highly blessed by God. We are considering the possibility of new construction to make room for more people. The thoughts in these verses are my second reminder this week that we must rely on God alone and not lean on our own resources or our past successes.

What do you think?