Today's Reading
We are now about 3/4 of the way toward the end of our climb through the Scriptures. How are you doing? Some have joined along the way and we are grateful. Thank you all for continuing to faithfully read.
Isaiah today includes the wrong way to repent: "17 Lord, why have you allowed us to turn from your path?
Why have you given us stubborn hearts so we no longer fear you?
Return and help us, for we are your servants,
the tribes that are your special possession." The next chapter shows the right way to repent: "5 You welcome those who gladly do good,
who follow godly ways.
But you have been very angry with us,
for we are not godly.
We are constant sinners;
how can people like us be saved?" God longs to restore us and forgive us, but we must approach Him with a broken and contrite heart. We cannot blame Him for our sins, but must take full responsibility upon ourselves.
Philippians: Paul's love for the followers of Christ was like a dad for his children. He cared for them and wanted the best for them. That's why he was so fierce about those who would lead them astray.
As I read today's Psalm, I thought, "I don't struggle that much anymore when I see wicked people prosper." Immediately my mind when to driving down the road and noticing a pickup truck all jacked up to twice it's normal height. Then I think of all the money it took to do that and I notice how the driver is riding right on my bumper. Maybe I struggle in ways I hadn't thought of! This Psalm closes with "I have made the Sovereign Lord my shelter,
and I will tell everyone about the wonderful things you do." Lord, please help me remember to love and pray for those whom I find frustrating; they need Christ.
Proverbs: wisdom is like honey. Mmmmmmm.
What spoke to you today?
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I love, love, love this blog and how it helps to keep me in the Word each day. What are your plans for the blog once the end of the year is reached (you know me . . . always thinking ahead)?
ReplyDeleteI agree with Ranelle. This blog helps keep me ''at it'' because you make it real. Thank you for taking the time to do this for us.
ReplyDeleteThank you both, Ranelle and Chewie. Ranelle, I don't have a clear answer for you. I will say that I have been reading the Bible through annually for over 20 years and I normally use the plan we are on. I have thought about possibly taking this year's posts, updating them as necessary and keeping the discussion going. I'm not sure I want to write it from scratch that way I have done this year, but would certainly enjoy continuing the conversation with readers. What do you think about that idea?
ReplyDeleteI agree with you that it would be kind of difficult to begin from scratch. I was hoping that you would consider taking this year's posts, changing them (if you feel the need - if you decide not to, I think the comments are still relevent)and posting them again. His Word is new every morning. My 91 year old grandmother has read through the entire Bible for her entire life and she still emails her family with things she discovers in the Word. Thanks for considering!
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