October 3

Today's Reading

Jeremiah opens with the theme that will repeat throughout his prophecies. The people had abandoned God and sought help from other things, other nations and other gods. "13 “For my people have done two evil things:
They have abandoned me—
the fountain of living water.
And they have dug for themselves cracked cisterns
that can hold no water at all!" Jeremiah was called the weeping prophet because of the heartbreak he showed as he pronounced God's judgment on his generation. His story itself is full of heartbreak, but also ripe with lessons for us.

Philippians. Paul concludes this little letter with the exhortation to rejoice, to get along, and to think about the best things. He thanked the Philippians for their previous help and acknowledged that his current circumstances -- a prisoner in Rome -- left him needy. But he was content! Finally, he shows a bit of the impact of the Gospel on the people in the capital city: "22 And all the rest of God’s people send you greetings, too, especially those in Caesar’s household."

Psalms. "10 For God says, 'I will break the strength of the wicked,
but I will increase the power of the godly.'" Paul reminded us in 2 Corinthians that the power of the godly is in our weakness.

Please hang on to these verses from Proverbs. They should permeate your thoughts and be a clear light for your journey. I have gone back to them over and over and over again in real-life situations.

What has spoken to you today?