Friday, May 11, 2012
May 11
Today's Reading
1 Samuel. This is the beginning of the reign of Saul. He was ill-prepared for being a king. He seems to have had little leadership experience and immediately used the threat of force to accomplish his first military battle, which (by God's grace) was a victory. As we watch Saul, notice how he never becomes confident about who he is. His insecurity brings great heartbreak to many, including his own family.
John. Today's passage is full of mystery. The people would have loved the miracle of little pieces of manna on the ground the way their ancestors had experienced it in the wilderness. Jesus said that He offers something much better -- Himself. What does it mean to you?
Psalms. "Those who are wise will take all this to heart;
they will see in our history the faithful love of the Lord."
God's faithfulness is what brings us through. Let's proclaim it!
Proverbs. God is even keeping watch on my tongue. May it be a fountain of life and not spewing death.
How about it today, Climbing Companion? How are you doing? What are your thoughts?
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I love the contrast between Jesus' patience in John 7:6-8, even as his brothers mock him, and Saul's impatience in I Sam 13:8-12. It's so hard to really trust God enough, all the way down to my bones, to wait on His timing in the face of adversity.
ReplyDeleteWhy, do u think, was Saul so insecure?
ReplyDeleteFrom a purely spiritual perspective, I believe it was the sin of unbelief. We can throw compassion in, saying he was the product of his upbringing, but he saw God move in significant, miraculous ways and he refused to fully trust Him. It created a mess.
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