September 6

Today's Reading

Song of Solomon is rich, descriptive poetry. Many scholars believe it is about our love relationship with God. More recently, scholars have interpreted it as about romantic, marital love. The young man was Solomon. He and his young bride celebrated their passion. Either way, notice their attention to the details of their time together. See how they cherished each other. What a lesson for marriage and what a lesson about our available intimacy with the One who loves us!

2 Corinthians gives rise to different thoughts today. First, they traveled as a group with full accountability for care of the money. Misuse of money is a strong temptation and they were living above reproach. Second, Paul continued with his reference for Titus. In the past, before phones, faxes and internet, it was common for someone to carry letters of reference with them as they traveled to new places.

Psalms. If there is anything that God detests, it's us making an outward show of religion without a change of heart. We can go to church, do good works, give money, etc. and remain unclean before Him. He calls us to repent and humble ourselves before Him. Then He cleanses us through the blood of His Son Jesus Christ.

Proverbs. When Christ changes our hearts, one thing He touches is our attitude toward the poor.

What is He saying to you today?