We are still on track with our 1-year Bible plan. There’s a theme in today’s Old Testament readings: 2 Samuel 22, Psalm 18, and the verse of the day is Isaiah 26:4. ‘”The Lord lives! Praise to my Rock! May God, the Rock of my salvation, be exalted! ‘2 Samuel 22:47 ‘The Lord is my…
I’m on a mission trip this week without internet. I’m still reading through the Bible, but won’t be able to post. I’ve scheduled this week’s post on some of my favorite readings. With so much outrage and anger in the world, there’s never been a better time to meditate on Psalm 37.
This morning’s reading of 1 Samuel 17 highlights David’s awesome confidence and his trust in God; it is profoundly inspiring. The giant Goliath taunted the Israelites for 40 days; his armor probably weighed more than David, with rocks in his pocket. The Israelite army was scared, but David was not. He knew God, and he…
This morning, I am studying Genesis 46 and Acts 22. In Genesis 46:2, God spoke to Jacob, and Jacob responded, “Here I am.” Then in Acts 22:7-8, God speaks to Paul. They both received instructions from God; they listened, trusted, and obeyed. ‘2And God spoke to Israel in a vision at night and said, “Jacob!…
Reading Genesis 45 this morning. Joseph reveals his true identity to his brothers. He broke down and cried as he told them. They were speechless, dumbfounded. Joseph had to tell them again; they were shocked. ‘4 “Please, come closer,” he said to them. So they came closer. And he said again, “I am Joseph, your…