March 30

Today's Reading

Deuteronomy. Don't be tricked into worshiping other gods: I read a book in which the author was able to go to various Middle Eastern leaders and ask them about Jesus' teaching to "love your neighbor as yourself." As he recorded their answers, he not only heard a variety of reasons why that doesn't work (and one or two comments from people who are attempting to live it); he heard a wide array of views about religion. It is very tempting to just fall in step with the idea that any old god will do as long as you really believe.

Today we saw again some of the strict dietary laws which God designed to protect them. Finally we were reminded about the laws of taking servants and releasing them at the selected time.

Luke. This story always touches me. It includes the power of Jesus, the hard-hearted crowd and the desperation of a dad. Then, with Jesus on the way to help, a woman from the crowd touches His garment. What a picture. An ocean of need that Jesus sent His followers into. Let's grab our prayer buckets and start bailing!

Psalms. No matter how hard this life is, God ultimately restores us to life -- either here or in heaven. This psalm filled my heart with hope as I read it.

Proverbs. May God help us speak words that lead to life.

Your thoughts and questions today?