April 10

Today's Reading

Deuteronomy. We come to the end of this book today, but we also conclude the first section of the Bible, often called the Books of the Law. Think of the journey these writings of Moses have taken us on! We started in the void of space, got a picture of creation, spent time in the Garden of Eden, saw the earth covered with water, traveled with Abraham, saw Joseph rise from the dungeon to the palace, experienced the devastation of slavery, saw God's deliverance and received His Law. Israel is now about to cross into the Promised Land and we are about to enter into their rise and fall as a political power.

Joshua opens with God reinforcing that Josh needed to be strong and courageous. Then it quickly enters the story of Rahab the harlot, a direct ancestor (so many "greats", then "grandmother") of Jesus. What do you think of the way God used her?

Luke. It's difficult to believe how blind the religious leaders had become. They were so swallowed up with keeping their rules that they forgot the kindness of God. Have you met people like that? I have. In fact, to a certain extent I used to be one!

Psalms. It is obviously dear to God's heart when His people cry out to Him in trouble. Yet we find it so easy to try everything else first!

Proverbs. I pray that you and I are like fountains of good advice.

How are you doing today? What are your thoughts? Your questions?