Today's Reading
Ezekiel. It would be hard to write about all the beauty and joy I see in these last two chapters of this prophecy. For one thing, notice that the river flows from the Throne of the Lord. It doesn't get shallower, but deeper as it works its way down the mountain. God's love and power are like that. He pours them out on us and they keep getting deeper. Jesus called it "rivers of living water." Notice, too, that the trees are bearing fruit all the time. No seasons of darkness when the leaves fall off and the fruit is but a memory. Then notice that the name of the city is Yahweh Shammah -- the Lord is there! Whoa!
1 Peter. "16 For you are free, yet you are God’s slaves, so don’t use your freedom as an excuse to do evil." It only our nation would do this. If only the Christians would do this. Our national freedoms have been earned by the blood of men and women who put their lives on the line. Our Christian freedom was earned by the blood of Jesus. In both cases, we are belittling the price that was paid when we live on with pride, greed, immorality, disrespect of authority, etc.
Psalms. "59 I pondered the direction of my life,
and I turned to follow your laws." This is the Biblical definition of repentance.
Proverbs. "13 People who conceal their sins will not prosper,
but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy." this is the Biblical result of repentance or unrepentance.
What is touching your heart today?
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
November 24
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So much wisdom is found in 1 Peter.
ReplyDelete13 For the Lord’s sake, respect all human authority—whether the king as head of state, 14 or the officials he has appointed. For the king has sent them to punish those who do wrong and to honor those who do right.
I think some Christian talk radio hosts need to read this verse...
Lara, I read your recent post about politics. I am convicted by reports I read from countries where oppression reigns and churches are growing by leaps and bounds. They have ceased trying to shape human government and put their entire focus on reaching people so Christ can change their hearts. Changed hearts result in changed communities and change nations.
ReplyDeleteThanks for writing!