May 31

Today's Reading

2 Samuel. God always accomplishes His purposes. David had sinned and was being judged. David had failed to discipline his sons and was facing open rebellion. Yet, David was still God's anointed and a man after God's heart. God would protect David through this, but David had to learn painful lessons. God deals with us the same way.

John. When I read this, I noticed something I hadn't previously seen. In John's account, Jesus' last swallow before dying was tasting the sour wine that was placed at His mouth. In Gethsemane, He had prayed, "Father, if it be Your will, let this cup pass from me." The wine, being sour, represented our soured acts of sin that cost His sacrifice to redeem. He took this symbol of us into Himself and paid our death penalty for us. In Communion, we take the symbol of Him into us and by faith receive the result of His sacrifice.

Psalm 119. God is always near and His Word teaches us His character. The more we walk with Him, the more that character shines through us.

Proverbs. The type of leader who leads with integrity expects nothing less from those he leads.

What is God saying to you today? Questions on your mind?