April 17

Today's Reading

Joshua. Many Scripture passages tell us history. This section of Joshua is about geography. It would be easier to understand if we were looking at an ancient map.

I often think about the millenia-old conflict that resulted from the inability to drive out the Jebusites. Jebus the name comes from a root meaning "hatred." Jerusalem is supposed to be a city of peace, but instead has been full of bloodshed all these years.

Luke. I'm captivated by the story of Bartimaeus, the blind man on the road to Jericho. Some Jews believed that the "son of David" would have the power to heal. He had heard that Jesus was called the son of David. He believed. He saw! If Jesus asked you,"What do you want me to do for you, would you have an answer?"

Psalms. I'm grateful for this reminder of God's mercy. I live with a growing awareness of it and of God's provision.

According to today's Proverb, I want to be a person who listens to wise advice.

How about you? What do you see? What are your questions?