January 29

Today's Reading

Exodus. The battle between good and evil heats up in today's passage. The powers of darkness had long kept people captive in Egypt. One by one, God had Moses take on the spirits. Pharaoh kept hardening his heart. After all, his nation had built their whole economy on slave labor. Sounds like some countries in our world today. This is the first example in history of a world leader setting himself and his nation against the Jews. 75 years ago a leader named Hitler did the same thing. As I read the history of that time, many in Germany and other nations believed that the Jews were keeping them a better life. Millions believe that today. Same spirit as so long ago.

Matthew begins with a beautiful story about children and moves to a very sad story about a rich, young man. Be honest with yourself: would you like to be one known for taking time with the little ones or would you rather be the rich person?

Psalms (I LOVE this one!) has 3 stanzas. In the first, we are reminded that God owns all. Then, we are told who may come into God's presence for genuine worship. Finally, we cry out in praise as the King enters the gates! Wow!

Proverbs contains a dire warning: don't cosign another person's debt. That is, unless you are willing and able to pay it off when they default. I've been there; done that. We got out before it completely caved in, but I learned a huge lesson.

How's it going? Surely you have some thoughts to share today!