October 8

Today's Reading

Jeremiah. It's very tempting to laugh at the folly of people who made idols, then bowed down to them. Before we do that, we need to remember the things we put our trust in. Things like money, relationships, or the internet. We easily turn away from God and give our lives to things that can never help us in the ways we most need help.

Colossians. Paul usually dictated his letters to a scribe who wrote them down for him. Then he wrote a few words and signed them at the end to identify them as truly from him. Scholars believe that Paul's eyes may have gotten very bad and he could barely see. Notice the various mentions and greetings at the end of this letter. The more you are acquainted with the New Testament, the more you will know about some of the people listed here. Luke, for instance, was the medical doctor/historian who authored both the Gospel of Luke and the book of Acts.

Psalms. God chose his servant David. And, centuries later, the "son of David" was the Messiah. He is the One who can change us from the inside out!

Proverbs. I admit it. I find a certain joy in stories in which a wronged, innocent person takes revenge on the one(s) who wronged them. That's not the life God calls us to, however.

What insights do you have today?