Yesterday, my routine was thrown out of whack, too many things were going on. In the blur of the day, I missed the opportunity to invite the Lord’s peace, but I was too caught up in everything that needed to be done. I should have prayed, “Lord, if this is the enemy, make it stop…
While reading about Bezalel in Exodus 38 and 39, the craftsman who directed and was involved in the construction of the Tabernacle, I learned that everything was included, from the tent pegs to the sacred altar. He’s Hur’s grandson, Hur, who helped Moses hold up the staff during the battle with the Amalekites. I think…
I’m finally getting back on track after losing an hour to the time change. This morning’s reading was Exodus 36 and 37. The Israelites are building the Tabernacle, a portable tent/sanctuary to house the Ark of the Covenant, and to signal God’s Holy presence. God gifted Bezalel, Oholiab, and other skilled craftsmen with wisdom and…
We lost an hour to daylight savings time, and it’s thrown my entire day out of whack. But reading Exodus 34 this morning, I really love what God says about his character. ‘6The Lord passed in front of Moses, calling out, “Yahweh! The Lord! The God of compassion and mercy! I am slow to anger…
While reading Psalm 1 this morning, I couldn’t help but think this is a Psalm to model our lives around, and I wondered how my life would have been different if I had committed myself to it. In verse 1, we are told to choose our friends wisely, and in verse 2, we are told…
This morning, I woke up thinking about an old friend I haven’t seen or talked to in years. I’m not sure why they crossed my mind, but then I read something in Exodus 30 that made me think of their name. I just felt the need to pray for them and their family. I hope…
Today’s reading of Romans 12 is an intense call to action. Paul pleads with us to give our bodies to God, in light of all that God has done for us, the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. He’s calling us to be living holy sacrifices and says that’s the way to worship him. I…
While I’m reading Exodus 26 and 27 today, I’m reminded of just how specific God’s instructions to Moses are. God gets into the details. I feel I don’t ask God to help me with the details of my own life. We pray about the big things, but we often neglect the small ones. We often…
I think we often complicate the Gospel. Romans 10:4 and 9-10 offer a beautiful, striking simplicity. Paul wrote to early Christians who were exhausted by trying to “earn” their way to God. He gave them a lifeline: Christ fulfills the Law. Because Jesus finished the work, God now makes us right with Him the moment…
I seemed to gravitate towards Psalms 119:164 in today’s reading. I’m thinking, if I set alerts on my phone, with different verses, how would that affect my day? Time to experiment. ‘I will praise you seven times a day because all your regulations are just.’