February 6

Today's Reading

Exodus. Three Festivals were held each year to celebrate God's provision for His people. Each of them marked, not only an important agricultural season, but a reminder about the character of God.

In Exodus 23:23 God identifies the enemies who occupied the Promised Land. Each of their tribal names have great meaning for us today:
Amorites: pride
Hittites: fear
Perizzites: lack of discipline
Canaanites: depression
Hivites: godship (trying to control our own lives)
Jebusites: hatred.

Each is an enemy who will try to keep us from fully experiencing the Land; the spiritual life God designed us for.

God promised to go before His people when then entered the Promised Land. Next, God called key leaders near to show them some of His work and validate Moses as their leader. Finally, He gave instructions about the Tabernacle -- the worship tent they were to take with them.

Matthew contains Jesus' warning that we must always be ready for His return. I fail on that one sometimes. Do you?

Psalms. When I'm doing well, may I remember how much I need the Lord. When things are hard, may I remember that joy will return. What a great passage!

Proverbs includes more warnings about the danger of immorality.

I look forward to your thoughts!