June 24

Today's Reading

2 Kings. Certainly the days of Elisha were days of miracles. I wonder if he was often just amazed at the stuff that happened. I would have been!

Today's Acts passage opens with the division of Paul and Barnabas. Paul, the passionate missionary, was disappointed in John Mark for leaving them in their previous journey and didn't want him along. Barnabas, ever the encourager, wanted to help this young man get grounded in the faith and saw him as fit for service. Even though they left each other, they each took the Gospel and even more came to Christ. Years later, Paul and John Mark (author of Mark) reconciled.

Then notice in Acts that God was directing Paul's path. He twice tried to go in a direction and was hindered by the Holy Spirit. The call to Macedonia was the first incursion of the Gospel to section of the world we call Europe.

I think David's prayer in today's Psalm is great for those low times when we feel overwhelmed by life.

Proverbs. Focus on wisdom. Then live wisely and it will make those ahead of you proud.

Your thoughts? Any questions today?