November 20

Today's Reading

Ezekiel was being given an architect's tour of the Temple. Everything had a purpose and it was large. The Most Holy Place -- the throne room of the Lord -- was 1225 square feet! Ezekiel must have been in awe. Between here and the end of the book, it just keeps getting better and better. Hang on!

James. "3 And even when you ask, you don’t get it because your motives are all wrong—you want only what will give you pleasure." I lay awake the other night and thought about what earth must be like from God's perspective. Can you imagine the cacophony of voices, each crying out to Him for something? Yes, some are giving Him praise. Some are repenting. Some are interceding for the needs of someone else, including the need of salvation. Some are crying out for God to heal their child or their spouse. Some are crying out for grace to walk through a terrible ordeal. Some are asking God for enough food to get them through the day. Some are praying for protection from an oppressive government. But how many times have my prayers been, "God, could I get that new iPod? Or that car? Or that television?" It breaks my heart to imagine it!

Psalms. "29 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good!
His faithful love endures forever." Pondering what I wrote above, this verse amazes and blesses me beyond words.

Proverbs. Standing up to the wicked is part of our calling. Just be sure that you are standing based on God's Word and not your prejudices.

What are your thoughts today?