Seeking And Receiving God's Direction

 

Today's verse is 2 Samuel 2:1

And it came to pass after this, that David inquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I go up into any of the cities of Judah? And the LORD said unto him, Go up. And David said, Whither shall I go up? And he said, Unto Hebron. 

    Once David was ready to act, the first thing he did was to seek council and direction from the Lord his God. And he received it! His son Solomon admonishes us to Trust the Lord with all of our heart, and to acknowledge him in all we do. If we do this we are promised that God will give us direction. Do you know the direction God would have you go? Have you sought it from him? If he has not answered, then wait for an answer, but once you have that answer, do not delay, but immediately endeavor to fulfill what he has commanded you. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is 2 Samuel 1:1-2:32, 1 Peter 3:1-7, Psalm 133:1-134:3

Tomorrow’s reading will be 2 Samuel 3:1-4:12, 1 Peter 3:8-22, Psalm 135:1-21

God Works Still Among Men

 

Today's verse is 1 Samuel 30:13

And David said unto him, To whom belongest thou? and whence art thou? And he said, I am a young man of Egypt, servant to an Amalekite; and my master left me, because three days agone I fell sick. 

    Right when David and his men needed some information, they find a man abandoned by his master, who had what David needed, right when he needed it. Happenstance? Consider what Jesus said of the wind, “The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit.” To borrow this illustration, Just as the wind cannot be seen, but we can see its effect, so also can the work of God be seen by those with eyes to see. So are you in trouble? Seek the face of God, and make your request known, repenting of your sin, and he will hear and answer, and at the right time deliver you. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is 1 Samuel 30:1-31:13, 1 Peter 2:18-25, Psalm 132:1-18

Tomorrow’s reading will be 2 Samuel 1:1-2:32, 1 Peter 3:1-7, Psalm 133:1-134:3

Waiting On The Lord

 

Today's verse is Psalm 130:5

     I wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait,

      And in his word do I hope.

    The word “wait” here is very close to the same concept that the New Testament uses the word “patience.” It is a cessation of activity toward a particular goal. Now let us look at that second part “in his word do I hope.” I would say this includes an observation and obedience to that same Word wherein it is possible. So let us look at another passage from yesterday’s reading.

    Blessed is every one that feareth the Lord;

      That walketh in his ways.

    For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands:

      Happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee.  

Here we see what should motivate us, in the order it should motive, or inspire us. First all things that we do ought to made to confirm to the Statutes found in God’s Word, but take note of that second verse. That part about eating the labour of thine hands. Did you know, this is one of the blessings found of those that inhabit eternity? But we must aspire to be able by our own labor to meet our own needs. But notice that word “For,” This is to say, that this blessing is dependent on our obedience to God’s Ways. So as you wait upon the Lord, look for ways to provide for yourself and those that you are responsible for, Then thank God for the blessings he has given you. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is 1 Samuel 28:1-29:11, 1 Peter 2:13-17, Psalm 130:1- 131:3

Tomorrow’s reading will be 1 Samuel 30:1-31:13, 1 Peter 2:18-25, Psalm 132:1-18

How To Respond

 

Today's verse is 1 Peter 2:12

Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation. 

    Today, there is a high possibility that if you follow after Jesus Christ, that you will be reviled by those that hate the ways of God, and as Paul listed, “By honour and dishonour, by evil report and good report: as deceivers, and yet true[.]” Let us remember that the one they Hate is the same that died for them, just as he had died, and rose again for us. So as they speak against you, even fight against you, remember they are trying to assuage their own guilt. Your Savior has promised to be with you at such times, and has promised to guide you through, so do not allow the wickedness of the flesh come forth, but rather allow the Spirit of God to shine forth his love to them. To some, it will led to redemption, even while in others it will secure their condemnation. All to the Glory of God. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is 1 Samuel 26:1-27:12, 1 Peter 2:1-12, Psalm 128:1-129:8

Tomorrow’s reading will be 1 Samuel 28:1-29:11, 1 Peter 2:13-17, Psalm 130:1- 131:3

The Value Of God's Word

 

Today's verse is 1 Peter 1:25

But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you.

    It is without a doubt (to those that have not stopped their “ears”) that God’s Word is the greatest treasure one can find. For it is only by it that we can learn the truth of who Jesus Christ is. Some claim that this is evidence to the negative, yet since Christ has been proclaimed, the Bible has been the most published book throughout the ages. So do not be afraid to test it where it can be tested, for not one word of it has ever been proven false. So from it learn who the most Holy God is, and what he has done for you. Trust in him, as he has presented himself to you through the scriptures, and you will indeed find him faithful. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is 1 Samuel 24:1-25:44, 1 Peter 1:20-25, Psalm 125:1-127:5

Monday’s reading will be 1 Samuel 26:1-27:12, 1 Peter 2:1-12, Psalm 128:1-129:8

Is It Not Time To Seek God's Help?

 

Today's verse is Psalm 124:8

     Our help is in the name of the LORD,

      Who made heaven and earth.

    Truly, the God of Israel, is a God of help. He is a God of mercy and truth. Yet, is he not also a God of Judgment? We that know God, can we not see his hand of Judgment active in all that is happening today? Should we not tremble, for our sin, for the sins of our Nation? Is there any innocent? Yet, as Isaiah had said, for all this His hand is stretched out still. So as God promised Solomon, let us humble ourselves before the Most Righteous Judge, and pray, and perhaps he will spare those that seek him. Does he not always have his remnant? Jeremiah, declared, Blessed is the man whose trust is in the Lord, in whose hope the Lord is. Let us test such passages and turn to the one that Loves us. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is 1 Samuel 22:1-23:29, 1 Peter 1:13-19, Psalm 123:1-124:8

Tomorrow’s reading will be 1 Samuel 24:1-25:44, 1 Peter 1:20-25, Psalm 125:1-127:5

Rejecting The Will Of God?

 

Today's verse is 1 Samuel 20:31

For as long as the son of Jesse liveth upon the ground, thou shalt not be established, nor thy kingdom. Wherefore now send and fetch him unto me, for he shall surely die. 

    Saul, here testified that he knew what God’s Will was, yet he did not want it to come to pass, and was vain enough to think that he could change the outcome without repenting, driving himself only deeper in sin. Now, think not that only Saul could do such a foolish thing, for even Solomon, proclaimed by God to be the Wisest man ever to live, attempted the exact same folly. Know this, Saul had transgressed, therefore God said he would give the Kingdom to another. This was set, for God does not lie, nor does he change, but we have seen how God can change a curse into a blessing, or even a blessing into a curse, if need be. So, do you know the Will of God? Is it currently contrary to your desires? As the writer of Hebrews said, “Lift up holy hands,” that is allow the chastisement to come, learn from it, and surrender afresh to the Will of God, for as you repent, just perhaps God will once again change a blessing into a curse, or at the very least, delay the judgment that is coming, as he had done for Ahab, and Josiah. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is 1 Samuel 20:1-21:15, 1 Peter 1:1-12, Psalm 121:1-122:9

Tomorrow’s reading will be 1 Samuel 22:1-23:29, 1 Peter 1:13-19, Psalm 123:1-124:8

Being Blind To God Working

 

Today's verse is 1 Samuel 18:25

And Saul said, Thus shall ye say to David, The king desireth not any dowry, but an hundred foreskins of the Philistines, to be avenged of the king’s enemies. But Saul thought to make David fall by the hand of the Philistines. 

    Saul was blinded by his own desires (lusts actually.) Saul had seen what God can do, for even his own son, Johnathan, had been used of God to gain a great victory over the Philistines. But Saul could not see the hand of God there. Nor, really did he see God at work when David slew Goliath, yet Jonathan did. Do you know what God has planed for you? In general, or in the particular? Remain faithful to it, this David did, and nothing Saul devised could touch him (inconvenience him maybe, but not touch him.) What can you learn from this? Selah [Consider this.] Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is 1 Samuel 18:1-19:24, James 5:13-20, Psalm 120:1-7

Tomorrow’s reading will be 1 Samuel 20:1-21:15, 1 Peter 1:1-12, Psalm 121:1-122:9

Knowing What Needs To Be Known

 

Today's verse is 1 Samuel 17:40

And he took his staff in his hand, and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in a shepherd’s bag which he had, even in a scrip; and his sling was in his hand: and he drew near to the Philistine. 

    Why did David pick up five stones? Nothing here in the immediate passage tells us. Much later, near what appears to be near the end of David’s reign, we are told that David or one of his servants kills Goliath’s brothers, which including Goliath totaled five. One must ask, how did David know this? There are a number of ways, the most likely was that as Goliath went out to defy Israel each day, his brothers as bullies do, were first and forefront where all could see them as Goliath presented his challenge. So what should we learn of this? Both in the Old and in the New testaments Vigilance is regarded as a virtue, that is, knowing what is important to know in the world about you. Knowing what the issues are, knowing what the threats to the Kingdom of God are, and being prepared to face them, not in one’s own strength, but by walking boldly side by side with your Savior. Much is happening today, even to at least the partial fulfillment of scripture which indicates the fulfillment of God’s promise of Judgment of the ungodly. How should you prepare? How should you take action? Selah [Think on these things.] Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is 1 Samuel 17:1-58, James 5:1-12, Psalm 119:154-176

Tomorrow’s reading will be 1 Samuel 18:1-19:24, James 5:13-20, Psalm 120:1-7

Known Today, Forgotten Tomorrow

 

Today's verse is 1 Samuel 16:21

And David came to Saul, and stood before him: and he loved him greatly; and he became his armourbearer. 

    And yet, nobody knew this shepherd boy as he faced the giant! Some would say that this could be a contradiction. Yet, I know that people can truly be so fickle. Have you been forgotten today, think nothing of it, but trust the Lord your God, and know that he has not forgotten you, but is working in you and around you to bring forth his perfect will for you in the fulness of time. You can trust that he is never late, however, also he is never early, because he knows all, and therefore, he knows when the perfect time is. So, again, Trust him, do not lean upon your own understanding, acknowledge him in everything (obey all that you understand in his Word) and he will show you the way you ought to go. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is 1 Samuel 16:1-23, James 4:1-17, Psalm 119:137-152

Monday’s reading will be 1 Samuel 17:1-58, James 5:1-12, Psalm 119:154-176

Is It Time?

 

Today's verse is Psalm 119:126

    It is time for thee, Lord, to work:

       For they have made void thy law.  

    What does it mean, “For they have made void thy law?” Simple, they have turned their back upon the One that Made them! “They” have refused to do that which is right. They have rejected God, and all that is good, even to the point of villainizing all that is of God, and all who seek to emulate the righteousness of God. That is what it is to “Make void [God’s] law.” Do we not see that in the World today? And if we pay attention, we also see that God is at work. We can see him in the judgments that have already taken place. We can see him in the mercies that he has sprinkled throughout those judgments. We can even see him in how those that have transgressed are doubling down on their sin. Therefore, now it is the time, by faith, for those that Love God, for those that Love God’s Word to stand, and having done all to Stand. Be sure of the Salvation you have received through his Son, allowing His Righteousness to shine forth from you, refusing to reject the Truth even as others call him a lair, and proclaiming to all the promise of God’s Redemption. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is 1 Samuel 15:1-35, James 3:13-18, Psalm 119:121-136

Tomorrow’s reading will be 1 Samuel 16:1-23, James 4:1-17, Psalm 119:137-152

How To Gain Understanding

 

Today's verse is Psalm 119:104

     Through thy precepts I get understanding:

      Therefore I hate every false way.

     There are many mysteries that we face as we live our lives, but as we meditate on God’s Word, allowing it to influence us we then can understand the horrors or the blessings that we see about us today. As we begin to understand God’s Word we see how he takes a hand in the affairs of men, giving them (and/or us) an opportunity to repent before he brings the proverbial (or literal) fire and brimstone upon all that transgress, refusing to repent. God’s Word also tells us how we are to repent, that is, what sacrifice God will accept, how he can be appeased. And that is in no other way, than to accept the Sacrifice he has made on our behalf, To accept the payment he has made for our sins, which was done when Jesus, his Son, died on our behalf, rising again on the third day, showing all that he had the power, to forgive us of all our sins. So will you start to consider what God has to say to you? You will be amazed at how he will change your life. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is 1 Samuel 14:1-52, James 3:1-12, Psalm 119:97-120

Tomorrow’s reading will be 1 Samuel 15:1-35, James 3:13-18, Psalm 119:121-136

Remember The Great Things God Has Done for You

 

Today's verse is 1 Samuel 12:24

Only fear the LORD, and serve him in truth with all your heart: for consider how great things he hath done for you. 

I know that there are many who would say, “What great things has God done for me? Indeed, I do not see that he has done anything for me, AT ALL!” Of a truth, I don’t know of all your torments, but I know that you have them. However, I also don’t know of all of your non-stolen pleasures either, and each of them has been given to you of God. Not only that, but he has provided for you a testimony written in the heavens, and great wonders found in his Creation that testify of him. But the two greatest things he has done: he has provided to you his Word, found and known as the Bible, which first promises, then testifies of his Greatest work, which the Son of God, took God’s judgment of you upon himself when he died upon the Cross, Rising again the Third Day, that when he returns as promised, you will not be found wanting, if you have accepted this gift, as he brings Judgment upon the Earth. Selah [Think on This.] Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is 1 Samuel 12:1-13:23, James 2:19-26, Psalm 119:81-96

Tomorrow’s reading will be 1 Samuel 14:1-52, James 3:1-12, Psalm 119:97-120

As God Directs, He Provides

 

Today's verse is 1 Samuel 10:26

And Saul also went home to Gibeah; and there went with him a band of men, whose hearts God had touched. 

    God, had given Saul, and for that matter, Israel, a new direction. In answer to their request, God had given them Saul to be king, but we see here that neither Saul, nor some of the people were ready to accept God’s direction. Nevertheless, God provided for Saul, a band of men. After all, does not a King require retainers? And to confirm Saul as king, God then provides Saul an opportunity to lead, Which Saul shows himself able. Consider what the Psalmist says:

  I know, O Lord, that thy judgments are right,

And that thou in faithfulness hast afflicted me.  

And apply it not only to the events surrounding God making Saul a king, but to what is happening in your life as well. Remember, by definition God is right! So what do you need to do, to bring yourself onto his side? Selah [Think on that.] Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is 1 Samuel 10:1-11:15, James 2:14-18, Psalm 119:65-80

Tomorrow’s reading will be 1 Samuel 12:1-13:23, James 2:19-26, Psalm 119:81-96

How To Respond To Horror

 

Today's verse is Psalm 119:51-53

     The proud have had me greatly in derision:

      Yet have I not declined from thy law.

     I remembered thy judgments of old, O LORD;

      And have comforted myself.

     Horror hath taken hold upon me because of the wicked

      That forsake thy law.

     Later in this same Psalm, we are told that nothing shall offend us if we love the law of God, yet I have often wondered of how to respond to the breaking of God’s law? I have now seen two such responses. Here the Psalmist is Horrified, in the other place he is grieved (the better of the two reactions.) But what do we do when we are filled with such horror? Look to the verse above, and see how this Psalmist is comforted. He considers how God has judged before, what he has done about those that are wicked. While God has continually been longsuffering, and merciful, not a single one that has set himself before God has ever escaped, and the time of horror has always been limited. So do the enemies of your God hold you in derision? Do you have cause to fear their current power? Take comfort in the Lord your God, and sing of his mercy and grace, even of his statutes, knowing that he will always prevail, and whatever he may allow you to suffer, the reward of His Glory shall be greater. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is 1 Samuel 8:1-9:27, James 2:1-13, Psalm 119:49-64

Monday’s reading will be 1 Samuel 10:1-11:15, James 2:14-18, Psalm 119:65-80

Seeing God, And Rejecting Him Still

 

Today's verse is 1 Samuel 5:7

And when the men of Ashdod saw that it was so, they said, The ark of the God of Israel shall not abide with us: for his hand is sore upon us, and upon Dagon our god. 

     The Ark of the Covenant, having been captured by the Philistines, a symbol of God’s presence, was not a pleasant experience for those Philistines which possessed it. Having seen how it dealt with their Idol, having experienced the plagues of emerods and mice, Acknowledging God, they clung not to him, but still to Dagon their god, and rejected still, the most Holy One, Maker of Heaven and Earth. As Sons of Adam, such is our nature as well. If you look at Israel, after the Ark had been returned to them, they did not much better. So what can we gain from this: We can seek temporary relief by removing God from us. But from other places, we have this promise: We can truly give God the Glory, Trusting him in all things, and by his strength seek to follow his ways revealed to us in his Word. So taste and see, Take God at his Word, and see what happens when you choose to Trust him, and make him your Hope, and see if he will bless you as he has others that have done the same. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is 1 Samuel 5:1-7:17, James 1:19-27, Psalm 119:33-48

Tomorrow’s reading will be 1 Samuel 8:1-9:27, James 2:1-13, Psalm 119:49-64

Judgment Announced

 

Today's verse is 1 Samuel 2:25

If one man sin against another, the judge shall judge him: but if a man sin against the LORD, who shall intreat for him? Notwithstanding they hearkened not unto the voice of their father, because the LORD would slay them. 

From this verse to its fulfillment, I dare say, years went by, Yet it appears, Eli, being the High Priest of the Lord, and as it also appears was a Judge of Israel, did nothing more then this to restrain his sons. His sons were guilty of many things which the Law of God clearly declared to be worthy of death, yet Eli cared nothing for this, but favored (not loved) his sons over the clear teaching of the Word of God. For this he shared the judgment that came upon his sons, as God had warned him. True, God is longsuffering, but there is always the day of reckoning, and there is forgiveness in God’s Son, so the question is, When that day comes, will you be found as Eli and his sons, having rejected God’s Word? Or, will you, having found Righteousness in Jesus Christ, be found secure in the observance of the Word of God? This is your choice, so what will it be? Selah [Think on this.] Amen.

To God be the Glory

Amen.

Today’s reading is 1 Samuel 2:22-4:22, James 1:9-18, Psalm 119:17-32

Tomorrow’s reading will be 1 Samuel 5:1-7:17, James 1:19-27, Psalm 119:33-48

The Real Purpose Of A Trial

 

Today's verse is James 1:2-3

     My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 

     Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. 

     As Sons [or Daughters, for those that are triggered by the generic masculine] of Adam, few indeed are prone to enjoy having our resolves tested, especially when we have a tendency to fail them. Yet here, James invites us to count these times as a time of Joy. Why? First and foremost, we are not to count it as a test of our resolve, but rather, we need to see it as an opportunity to see God’s faithfulness to us. At such times, it is important to decide that we will trust God, rather than attempt to control the outcome ourselves. We need to trust that he has a purpose, a plan even, and that he will carry out that plan to perfection. James here tells us that doing so will work patience into us, and Paul tells us that patience transforms into experience. Both of these tell us not something of ourselves, but of the faithfulness of the God we serve. So, are you in a trial? Trust God, do not expect necessarily to understand now, for understanding will come later. Turn your face to God, obeying his Word in all things, knowing that he will direct you in the way you need to go. Then I dare you not to be amazed at what he has done through you. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is 1 Samuel 1:1-2:21, James 1:1-8, Psalm 119:1-16

Tomorrow’s reading will be 1 Samuel 2:22-4:22, James 1:9-18, Psalm 119:17-32

The Chastening Of The Lord

 

Today's verse is Psalm 118:15

     The LORD hath chastened me sore:

      But he hath not given me over unto death.

     I fully believe that once you have truly (it is possible to deceive yourself about this) accepted God’s gift of Righteousness through Jesus Christ, which he had made available to us through his death upon the Cross, and sealed it by Rising again from the dead, that which you have committed to God, is secure. Yet when others have heard me express this belief, their chief objection has been to say, “Then I can sin all I want to, and still go to Heaven!?” Such a question has no understanding of the Salvation of God, nor the Love God has for his Children. When one that is redeemed, strays and follows the Flesh, rather than the Spirit, then God like the loving Parent he is, chastens them. (I for one can testify of the truth of this verse,) I can assure you it is indeed sore, and death would seem more pleasant. Yet, for the chastening, I find I can more easily see the Love my God has for me, and a refreshing Fear for him, that I hope I will never lose. Selah [Think on this.] Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Ester 8:1-10, 3 John 5-15, Psalm 118:17-29

Tomorrow’s reading will be 1 Samuel 1:1-2:21, James 1:1-8, Psalm 119:1-16

Their Lies Vs God's Truth

 

Today's verse is Psalm 117

     O praise the LORD, all ye nations:

      Praise him, all ye people.

     For his merciful kindness is great toward us:

      And the truth of the LORD endureth for ever.

      Praise ye the LORD.

     It has been said that if God is all powerful. . . He cannot be Good, and if God is good. . . He cannot be all powerful. But God’s kindness comes from his mercy, and from his kindness comes his longsuffering. Peter tells us that God is longsuffering because he is not willing that any should perish, but that all come to repentance, but from scripture we can know that not all will repent, and Paul tells us of the possibility that some are reserved to display God’s Wrath. Truly God is to be Feared, but even the Wrath of God is to be Praised by those that love Righteousness, and are covered by the Blood of the Lamb. So in this day of lies, let us give God all the Praise, and all the Glory, knowing that the Liars will be caught in their own lies and will be destroyed by God’s Truth [The Truth] at a time of God’s choosing unless they repent. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Ester 3:1-7:10, 3 John 1-4, Psalm 117:1-118:16

Tomorrow’s reading will be Ester 8:1-10, 3 John 5-15, Psalm 118:17-29

Rejoice Over Answered Prayer

 

Today's verse is Psalm 116:1-2

     I love the LORD, because he hath heard

      My voice and my supplications.

     Because he hath inclined his ear unto me,

      Therefore will I call upon him as long as I live.

     We see here the thanksgiving of a man who had responded to the call, the example found in another Psalm, of those that cried unto the Lord God, and therefore, they were delivered. We do not know if this man waited patiently for God’s deliverance, or as we find in a few Psalms, a regular cry, “How Long, O Lord?” But, in the fulness of time, He was delivered, so now we are given but a small token of the Joy he felt, as he gives the most Holy one his praise for the work he has done. Where are you on this cycle? Are you in the midst of turmoil? (Hard not to be at such a time as this.) Have you cried upon the Most Holy One, who Created Heaven and Earth, and are waiting for his answer? Be patient, if need be with longsuffering, he has heard you, and is already working on your behalf. Have you experienced being delivered? Do not forget it, Remember it, share God’s faithfulness to others, for as he has done for you once, he will do again, and as he has done for you. . . He is willing to do for others. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Ester 1:1-2:23, 2 John 7-13, Psalm 116:1-19

Tomorrow’s reading will be Ester 3:1-7:10, 3 John 1-4, Psalm 117:1-118:16

The Consequence Of Whom We Fear

 

Today's verse is Psalm 115:13

     He will bless them that fear the LORD,

      Both small and great.

     As we look about us today, is there not cause to fear, Yea, is there not cause to tremble? Yet, if we for that fear, recognize the one that ought to be feared, and turn to him, the one that made the Heavens and the Earth, we have this simple promise, that if we fear him that made us, He is the one that will also bless us. In another place we are told that he will even deliver us from all of our troubles. So let us not listen to those that tell us to: Envy our Neighbor, nor to hear them when they command us to Blame our Neighbor for our own faults. And finally listen not to them that proclaim the false freedom of Following any and all of the Deceitful Desires of the Heart, for all of these lead to destruction by the God we ought to fear and acknowledge. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Nehemiah 12:1-13:21, 2 John 1-6, Psalm 115:1-18

Tomorrow’s reading will be Ester 1:1-2:23, 2 John 7-13, Psalm 116:1-19