August 19

Today's Reading

Esther today is another reminder of how different some cultures are from others. The brutality of impaling someone on a 75-foot pole baffles us. However, in parts of the world such violence is normal. What do you think of Mordecai's challenge: "If you don't help, God will make another way and your family will be judged." That was pretty bold, considering that Mordecai was part of her family.

1 Corinthians. Each of us is different. We are each designed with a calling and purpose from God. He makes no mistakes, even when His call seems as impossible to us as Moses' call seemed to him. When we take steps of faith to follow God's lead, it is the most fulfilling way to live. What does that mean to you?

Psalms. God's unfailing love. I am overwhelmed by it! I need it! And you?

Proverbs. Verse 21 says, "Whoever pursues righteousness and unfailing love
will find life, righteousness, and honor." What a great "Amen!" to today's Psalm.

What have you noticed today?