April 14

Today's Reading

Joshua. What lessons do you learn from the deception of the Gibeonites and the failure of Israel's leaders to catch them in it because they failed to consult God? What about the total annihilation of so many different tribes and people?

Luke. Jesus' words, "we are unworthy servants who have simply done our duty," almost seem cold. What do you think He meant? What does the story of Lazarus and the rich man tell you about God's judgment?

Psalms. I know of no passage that better describes the generations-long conflict in the Middle East than this one.

Proverbs. God's wisdom seems to say that it's better to take any job you can get than to sit and home hoping for a great one. I believe that God blesses those who are faithful in starter jobs with better jobs.

I hope to hear from you today. Do you have questions or thoughts for us?