October 31

Today's Reading

Lamentations. We have, in so many ways, been insulated from the ravages of war. Most of us, though, have read or seen video of the things that happen. Jeremiah's lament was written in poetic form, but it was literally happening.

Hebrews. Jesus Christ came into the world and was, for a while, "a little lower than the angels." He paid for our sins and was given all authority (Matthew 28:18). He proclaimed God's ways to us. Each of these was promised in the Old Testament. Jesus also suffered in order that we might have His example as well as His power over suffering and death itself.

Psalms. "13 The Lord is like a father to his children,
tender and compassionate to those who fear him.
14 For he knows how weak we are;
he remembers we are only dust.
15 Our days on earth are like grass;
like wildflowers, we bloom and die.
16 The wind blows, and we are gone—
as though we had never been here.
17 But the love of the Lord remains forever
with those who fear him." I find it comforting that we are pretty significant in the grand scheme of history. At the same time, we are extremely significant to Him!

Proverbs. Be cautious of those who speak with smooth words. Perhaps the person is sincere. Perhaps the person just has an agenda.

What have you noticed today?