March 24

Today's Reading

Deuteronomy. If you want to expand your imagination, google "Arnon Gorge" and look at the images. What must it have been like to cross that on foot with a few million other folks? After describing in detail how Israel conquered two great kingdoms, Moses confesses how he tried to bargain with God to be able to enter the Land after all. As I get older, having spent many years in a church, I can imagine the temptation to "beg" God for another chance to see this for himself. That's what Moses did, and God doesn't seem to judge him for asking.

Luke records some of Jesus instructions for living life God's way. Which of these speaks most to you? Which is most difficult for you? I am in awe of how the people wanted to touch Him because they could feel the power flowing from Him.

Psalms. The beautiful thought of God's blessing on the earth gives us some idea of how He intended it to be. Too bad we fall so short of what this describes. Just a walk in the country with trash scattered about tells us our failure to care for what God made.

Proverbs. O God, please help me continually search for good and not evil.

What are your thoughts and questions today?