Jesus taught that all scripture testifies about him so that in him we might have life (John 5v39-40). King David taught that it is only by living according to God's word that we're kept on the right path (Psalm 119v9). What then could be better than reading the entire Bible? Click the menu to read about the program, choose a month or Bible book - or just work through the blog posts day by day.
BEGIN WITH PRAYER
"Lord open my eyes and my heart."
Read
slowly so that you take in. And as you do, turn your heart to God,
thanking him for the good you discover and praying his will home for
you, your family, your church and the world.
Wisdom to chew on
Proverbs 29:10
Proverbs 29:10
Understanding to grow in
It's not just about being faithful today, but remaining faithful. Asa didn't. He looted God's temple to buy a foreign kings help rather than rely on the Lord. And even when he was sick he didn't seek the Lord's help. But what encouragement for those who do look to him: "The eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him" (16v9). Jehoshaphat was just such a man - seeking God and being devoted to his ways. So God protected and prospered him. However, even Jehoshaphat compromised. He was prepared to point the king of the northern kingdom of Israel to the Lord. But was rebuked for being ready to help him out in an unsanctioned war (19v2). Being faithful to the Lord in some areas doesn't justify sinning against him in others. As you read note how Jehoshaphat showed himself faithful. Finish this reading by pausing to ask yourself:
1) What’s the main thing it teaches me about God or his purposes in Christ? Then praise him for this.
2) What’s the main thing it teaches me about his will for me or the world? Then pray that home.
Devotion to offer up
You could read this aloud and perhaps as a springboard to further prayer.