July 10

Today's Reading

1 Chronicles. We have (finally) moved from the list of names to the narrative. Saul lost the kingdom because of disobedience. He tried to hold onto it by his personal power. Have you ever made similar mistakes?

Acts. Like Saul (above), the sailors went to sea when they were warned not to. Then they tried to make everything work out by their own ingenuity. What a mess! But God always has a plan!

Psalms. Whether in the mountains, on the desert sands, or standing next to an ocean, God's majesty is everywhere. He has designed us for a very special place in His kingdom. We are a "little lower than God." God has given us significant authority and, along with it, huge responsibility to care for a created order gone awry. We have much work to do!

Proverbs. I have noticed that people with great means often have few genuine friends. Part of it may be because it is so easy for them to fill up their lives with what money can buy.

What are your thoughts today? Do you have questions?