March 10

Today's Reading

Numbers. It's a dangerous thing to disobey God, then try to undo it by disobeying Him again. Far too often, parents let their kids "whine them" into changing a decision. God won't be manipulated like that! As I write this, I am praying for someone who reacted to being held accountable for sin. Now, not being able to manipulate family members who stood their ground, the person is angrily sinning even more and excusing it. Not a good move!

Mark. Jesus refused to answer the trumped-up charges, but answered truthfully about who He is. It's a great lesson for us.
If you wonder about the discrepancy between Mark, where the rooster was described as crowing twice, and the other accounts, remember that Peter himself was Mark's primary source of material. This is essentially Peter's story as he must have told it first-hand. Consequently, twice is probably the accurate answer.

Psalms today reminds me of something Jeremiah said: the hearts of people are desperately wicked. Only God can undo that condition!

Proverbs. If we are living in a day of economic judgment, it would be good to heed this verse.

Fire away, you guys. What do you notice today?