Psalm: 1 Meditation: JerHow do people shield themselves from a truth they don’t want to hear? As power increases, people feel immune from both challenges and consequences. Jeremiah and his scribe Baruch were in jeopardy by a King that didn’t want to be corrected. Already restricted, Jeremiah has Baruch read God’s message to the people. …
Tag: Consequences
Monday, July 19
Psalms: 20, 23 Meditation Matthew: This is yet another parable of keeping vigil. (See Matthew 24:36-51) I understand the rejection of the 5 foolish virgins but, I think one of the underlying messages here is that decisions have consequences. The foolish bridesmaids (virgins) brought no supply of oil with them and, at midnight, the groom …
Tuesday, September 1
Psalm: 26 Meditation 1 Kings: God reiterates the need to observe and follow His commands. The king, for the most part, stood as a representative of the people – this means the people would do what they saw the king doing. David did sin, but he repented and gained forgiveness. The same would hold true …
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