April 18

Today's Reading

I think the contrast in Joshua 17 of the attitude of the Ephraimites compared to Caleb's family is very telling. Caleb wanted to press forward in faith. This tribe, Joshua's own family, was paralyzed by fear. Joshua answered them with wisdom when they wanted to take the easy way out. Ultimately the choice was theirs; if they wanted more land, they need to be willing to pay for it. That even has many modern implications that I can imagine.

Luke. Today's passage tells us about Zaccheus, who joyfully placed himself under God's authority for his life. Then we have a story about people rejecting God. Contrast the endings of their stories.

Psalm 87 sings of the promise of what is to come: Jerusalem restored with King Jesus on the throne. Hallelujah!

Proverbs tells us how to gain wealth for living and for helping.

What do you see today? Do you have questions?