July 14

Today's Reading

1 Chronicles. God promised David that He would "...raise up one of your descendants, one of your sons, and I will make his kingdom strong. He is the one who will build a house—a temple—for me. And I will secure his throne forever. I will be his father, and he will be my son. I will never take my favor from him as I took it from the one who ruled before you. I will confirm him as king over my house and my kingdom for all time, and his throne will be secure forever." No one else could meet that description other than Jesus, Messiah, the son of David. Notice David's prayer following his receipt of the Word from the prophet; He claimed the promise by faith. I must do the same when I receive one of God's promises.

Romans. "24 No wonder the Scriptures say, 'The Gentiles blaspheme the name of God because of you.'” I heard someone say that there are two reasons people don't know Christ. The first is that they don't know a Christian. The second is that they do know a Christian. May God deliver us from living like stumbling blocks!

Psalms. The Scripture draws a distinct line between the humble victims of a cruel world and those who would use difficulties as an excuse to do evil.

Proverbs. My own desire is to always cherish understanding, even when it threatens my previous view of things.

I have been well fed by today's verses. How about you? Any questions?