Scripture: Ezekiel 14:13-14 “Suppose the people of a country were to sin against me, and I lifted my fist to crush them… Even if Noah, Daniel, and Job were there, their righteousness would save no one but themselves.” Observation: It is not enough to be righteous. How can I have true passion for God if [...]
Scripture: Ezekiel 3:10-11 “Let all my words sink deep into your own heart. Listen to them carefully for yourself. Then go to your people in exile and say to them ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says!’ Do this whether they listen or not.” Observation: Occasionally Nicole asks me to relay a message to someone. [...]
Scripture: Jeremiah 52 – Titled “The Fall of Jerusalem” in my Bible. Observation: God has sent dozens of messages through multiple prophets to his people. He’s begged them to turn from their evil. He’s sent small signs and big that he will not stand by while this nation lives in adultery with the idols and [...]
Scripture: Jeremiah 38:20 – Jeremiah tells King Zedekiah “You won’t be handed over [to die] if you choose to obey the Lord. Your life will be spared, and all will go well for you.” Observation: Judah is being punished for years of egregious sin against the Lord. King Zedekiah is the lucky leader of the [...]
Nothing jumped out at me today, but this weekend’s service combined with Saturday’s reading prompted a comment here.
Scripture: 1 John 3:2 “We know that when He appears, we will be like Him, because we will see Him just as He is.” Observation: I really struggled with what was the “right” passage to journal about this morning. The reading included Jeremiah 29 – filled with encouragement to trust and seek God. 1 John [...]
Scripture: Psalm 118:24 “This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.” Observation: This verse follows half a dozen which describe struggle and hardship – still the author ends with thanks and praise. Application: I am a complainer. It’s something I struggle with. A situation isn’t fair, a [...]