The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple. Psalm 119:130 “Unfolding”…unpacking….brings to mind an image of a suitcase full of stuff. Now a suitcase full of stuff does not have much practical use until you unpack it. Your toothbrush and toothpaste can’t be used until you take them out of … More Unfolding God’s Word
In 2 Kings 8, we read of the Shunammite woman‘s obedience to Elisha to sojourn “wherever you can, for the Lord has called for a famine.” Elisha knew good and well who causes famines. God does.Leviticus 26:3–4 says, If you walk in my statutes and observe my commandments and do them, then I will give you … More Sovereign over famine and restoration
June 17 Philippians 2:1-11 (ESV) Christ’s Example of Humility 2:1 So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, 2 complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. 3 Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, … More June 17 Philippians 2:1-11
June 17 Luke 5:17-26 (ESV) Jesus Heals a Paralytic 17 On one of those days, as he was teaching, Pharisees and teachers of the law were sitting there, who had come from every village of Galilee and Judea and from Jerusalem. And the power of the Lord was with him to heal. [1] 18 And behold, some men were … More June 17 Luke 5:17-26
June 17 Psalm 119:129-136 (ESV) 129 Your testimonies are wonderful; therefore my soul keeps them. 130 The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple. 131 I open my mouth and pant, because I long for your commandments. 132 Turn to me and be gracious to me, as is your way with those who love … More June 17 Psalm 119:129-136
June 17 2 Kings 8-9 (ESV) The Shunammite’s Land Restored 8:1 Now Elisha had said to the woman whose son he had restored to life, “Arise, and depart with your household, and sojourn wherever you can, for the Lord has called for a famine, and it will come upon the land for seven years.” 2 So the woman arose and … More June 17 2 Kings 8-9
John Piper on Philippians 1:21, in our reading plan today. ….the inner essence of worship is cherishing Christ as gain – indeed as more gain than all that life can offer – family, career, retirement, fame, food, friends. The essence of worship is experiencing Christ as gain. Or to use words that we love to … More The Surpassing Value of Knowing Christ my Lord
We read in Luke 5 today about Jesus’ encounter with a man full of leprosy. John Bloom, of Desiring God Ministries wrote this article, “Ask!”:
Deal with your servant according to your steadfast love, and teach me your statutes. Psalm 119:124 (in our reading plan for today) Charles H. Spurgeon said, For our ruler to become our teacher is an act of great grace, for which we cannot be too grateful. Among our mercies this is one of the choicest.
Naaman’s Servant Girl, An Advent Poem by John Piper to go with our reading for today in 2 Kings 6-7 “Grandma.” “Yes, Sarah.” “Mamma told Me once about how very bold You were when you were nine or ten, And how a mob of Syrian men Stole you away from home at night. She said … More Naaman’s Servant Girl
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