July 15

Today's Reading

1 Chronicles. David faced a common temptation for leaders, that of looking at the size and breadth of his territory and attempting to find his identity there. It's always dangerous to think our personal worth is in what we have acquired or what we have accomplished. That pride often leads to some type of destruction.

Romans. People with truly humble hearts have a "default position." To them, God is God. Always. If a wrong has taken place, it was not God who did it. Even though God transforms some of our sinful acts and brings good from them, (like the illegitimate baby who grew up to be a gifted evangelist) it still takes the power of Christ's blood to pay for our sins. We are not to excuse them, but to confess and forsake them.

Psalms. At various times in my life, it seems like evil is overcoming good in our world. BUT, God will ultimately prevail!

Proverbs. With today's understanding that "all men are created equal", I find verse 10 difficult. Anyone can become a leader and princes have no more rights than slaves. It wasn't that way, though, when this verse was penned.

What are your insights today? Questions?