October 2

Today's Reading

Isaiah concludes with words that, in a way, summarize the message of the book: “I will bless those who have humble and contrite hearts,
who tremble at my word.
3 But those who choose their own ways—
delighting in their detestable sins—
will not have their offerings accepted." He follows that with God's "head's up" that Isaiah would be rejected by the people around him. He follows that with God's promise of a coming day when God's kingdom will come in all its glory. Jesus Christ echoed those same messages during His ministry.

Philippians. Paul, after reiterating that we are justified through faith in Christ, echoes the message of Isaiah (above). "20 But we are citizens of heaven, where the Lord Jesus Christ lives. And we are eagerly waiting for him to return as our Savior. 21 He will take our weak mortal bodies and change them into glorious bodies like his own, using the same power with which he will bring everything under his control."

Psalms. Having read this prayer in Psalm 74, I can't help but wonder if we may be approaching the day when we will pray it again. With all our hearts. Yet we seem to be entering a season of true revival, at least where I live. It has been many years since I have observed such spiritual hunger on the part of those far from God. What do you think?

Proverbs. Ultimately, God cares for His own. Amen!

Notice anything else today?