July 9

Today's Reading

1 Chronicles. The record of the families continues, with occasional personal history stories thrown in.

Acts. This graphic telling of a shipwreck must be one of the best descriptions of such in ancient writing. It is critical to note that Paul's foreboding wasn't a natural fear, but something he sensed in his spirit. However, he was bound to go. Note had the care taken by the crew wasn't enough to forestall disaster. There's a great lesson there.

For those who have been following this summer's sermon series in Titus, notice that the ship landed on Crete (Titus' location when the letter was written) and was trying to get to another Cretan port when the storm blew them off course. This event happened, as best as we can ascertain, not long before Paul wrote his letter to Titus. It's possible that his brief stay (only a day or so?) at Fair Havens, Crete was enough to give him some in-depth awareness of what was happening to the churches on the island.

Psalms. David was quick to declare his dependence upon God. He was also quick to look inwardly to make sure He wasn't short-circuiting God's protection and provision by harboring sin.

Proverbs. This verse is certainly true for me! Next to my salvation, Cathy is the greatest blessing of my life.

What do you see today? Do you have questions?