November 8

Today's Reading

Ezekiel reminds us that we can't ride into heaven on our parents coattails. Praise God that our parents lack of faith can't send us to hell!

Hebrews. It can become easy for Christians to forget the holiness of God. Imagine that, for hundreds of years, the ordinary people could never enter the place that represented the presence of God. Only the High Priest could go and only once a year. We should avoid taking our access to God through Christ for granted.

Psalms. Truly, God's mercy endures forever and He is longsuffering when it comes to those who are His children.  I have experienced this longsuffering on His part when I returned to the same sins over and over.  How loving He is to keep forgiving, offering me the chance to fully repent.

Proverbs. Treating neighbors and co-workers with respect and kindness is like an investment when we fall on difficult times.  Many years ago, my dad was responsible for handling the requests for help that came to the church they attended.  It was often challenging and painful.  One of the first questions he would ask was if there was someone somewhere who could help the person.  Many times they could think of no one.  I remember dad's joy when someone who had broken down on the highway could identify family, friends and a church who would vouch for them.  

I would love to hear your observations today!