Today's Reading
1 Kings. Because we live in a day and a place in which bloodshed is abhorred, it's hard to comprehend what Solomon did as he took control of the kingdom. I believe he had to take strong action or the nation was susceptible to anarchy.
Acts gives us a window into what life was like for the Apostles in the early days after Pentecost. What a movement of God! People were choosing Christ by the thousands. Many miracles were taking place and everyone was in awe. They also got a reality check as they faced the opposition of the religious leaders. Just a few years earlier, those Pharisees, Sadducees and Scribes represented God to them! Now the apostles saw them for what they were: empty, religious people trying to hang on to their lifestyle. You and I must learn from this!
Psalms. The Lord surrounds His people, now and forever! Hallelujah!
Today's Proverb is more understandable when paired with Psalm 119:59: "I considered my ways and turned my feet to Your testimonies."
What do you see? What questions come to mind?
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A friend (again at small group) talked about how she was feeling called to start giving more sacrificially; giving where her family wouldn't just give what was comfortable for them and keep the rest. I thought of her as I read about Ananias and Sapphira, and how they clung onto a portion of their money. I think this showed a lack of faith on their part as well as greed that we can all learn from.
ReplyDeleteI wonder about this Gamaliel? Was he truly batting for the other team or was he a plant to be used by God? I love how he says that if this is from God you won't be able to stop it. I also think that being in the world, we need to listen for those times when God wants to strategically use us to further the kingdom; even when it's a not so Jesus friendly environment.
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