Psalm: 9 Meditation Micah: This guy (Micah) sounds dejected and mournful but what can one expect when the message begins “woe”? Look carefully at these 7 verses for they give us an apt description of not only Micah’s world but also of the world of Jesus as well as of our own. Jesus, during a …
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Friday, October 15
Psalms: 11, 24 Meditation Micah: The accusation Micah brings here is quite similar to the attitude of ever-so-many Christians: “We’re all set!” Nice idea but a false one. Our conversion is something we have to re-visit every day; we need a reminder of just how essential God is to us. Well, there is work to …
Tuesday, October 12
Psalms: 70, 76 Meditation Micah: Micah is one of very few prophets addressing himself to both Israel (the “Northern Kingdom” or the 10 tribes) and Judah (& Benjamin) in the south during the late 8th century B.C. (That may date the writing to somewhere around 725 B.C.) He has nothing good to say to either …
Daily Bible Readings – Wednesday, December 25, 2013 – Christmas Day
Prayer Psalm: 2 Prayer Point. It is easy to forget about the power of God when we watch news or read the papers. Psalm 2 reminds us that Jesus, the Anointed One, is on the throne. He is in control. Pray that these words might become real to us, that we might live in our world …
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Daily Bible Readings – Saturday, November 30, 2013
Prayer Psalm: 104 Prayer Point. Why is God worthy of our praise? He created our world; the valley, the mountains and the seas. He has given rhythm to our world with days, nights, weeks, seasons and years. He is our provider and he is our Savior. Think about the world God has made, meditate on Jesus’ …
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Daily Bible Readings – Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Prayer Psalm: 115 Prayer Point. An idol is anything we trust for our security and significance outside of God. We all have them and without God's intervention, we will become like the lifeless gods we serve. What idols have a hold on your heart? Confess them to God today and pray for the faith to …
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Daily Bible Readings – Monday October 15, 2012
Prayer Psalm: 2 Prayer Point: It is easy to forget about the power of God when we watch news or read the papers. Psalm 2 reminds us that Jesus, the Anointed One, is on the throne. He is in control. Pray that these words might become real to us, that we might live in our world …
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Daily Bible Readings – Sunday, October 14, 2012
Prayer Psalm: 113 Prayer Point: This psalm offers us some reasons to praise the name of the Lord. Meditate on the ones that resonate with you and offer God your own prayer of thanksgiving. Matthew 15:21-28 Jesus expands his ministry beyond the borders of Israel to the cities of Tyre and Sidon in Phoenicia (Lebanon). Now comes the …
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Daily Bible Readings – Saturday, October 13, 2012
Prayer Psalm: 104 Prayer Point: Why is God worthy of our praise? He is our Maker, creating our environment; the valleys, the mountains and the seas. He has given our world rhythm with days, nights, weeks, seasons and years. He is our provider and he is our Savior. Think about the world God has made, meditate …
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Daily Bible Readings – Friday, October 12, 2012
Prayer Psalm: 143 Prayer Point: Does God hear the prayers of sinful people? This psalm reminds us that we would have no hope if he didn't, for all people are unrighteous in the eyes of God, and yet he answers all those who call on him in faith. How are you empty today? What are you …
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