March 18

Today's Reading

Numbers. Moses had already been told that he couldn't go into the Land because of his sin. Joshua was God's choice to lead the people next. We are winding down on the story of Moses' life. We will shortly join him at the top of a mountain as he looks across to the Promised Land and reflects, writing down a reminder of God's Law. What he wrote became known to the Hebrews as the "Second Law." It's not another law from the first, but a reminder and explanation of it. "Second Law" is our word "Deuteronomy".

John's life story began with the angelic visitation to Zechariah. Luke then chronicles God's ultimate plan for this forerunner of Christ. I am moved by the words, "At this time a message from God came to John son of Zechariah, who was living in the wilderness."

Psalms. God is faithful! We should follow the example of David in this chapter and cry out to God for His faithfulness.

Gracious vs. ruthless; kindness vs. cruelty. Proverbs tells us the end of each.

What are your thoughts today?