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!”: He was one of the walking dead. It had almost been three years since the priest examined that suspicious spot on his left arm and looked at him with sympathy, … More The leper asked and the Lord gave.
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
June 16 Philippians 1:21-30 (ESV) 21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. 22 If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me. Yet which I shall choose I cannot tell. 23 I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that … More June 16 Philippians 1:21-30
June 16 Luke 5:12-16 (ESV) Jesus Cleanses a Leper 12 While he was in one of the cities, there came a man full of leprosy. [1] And when he saw Jesus, he fell on his face and begged him, “Lord, if you will, you can make me clean.” 13 And Jesus [2] stretched out his hand and touched him, saying, “I will; be … More June 16 Luke 5:12-16
June 16 Psalm 119:121-128 (ESV) 121 I have done what is just and right; do not leave me to my oppressors. 122 Give your servant a pledge of good; let not the insolent oppress me. 123 My eyes long for your salvation and for the fulfillment of your righteous promise. 124 Deal with your servant according to your steadfast … More June 16 Psalm 119:121-128
June 16 2 Kings 6-7 (ESV) The Axe Head Recovered 6:1 Now the sons of the prophets said to Elisha, “See, the place where we dwell under your charge is too small for us. 2 Let us go to the Jordan and each of us get there a log, and let us make a place for us to … More June 16 2 Kings 6-7
“It is my eager expectation and hope that I will not be at all ashamed, but that with full courage now as always Christ will be honored in my body, whether by life or by death.” Philippians 1:20-21, in our reading plan today. What is life all about? How about death? Honoring Christ should be our … More Don’t waste your life OR your death
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