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
Understanding to grow in
So what is Joseph up to with the silver cup? He's testing his brothers. The brother that stands out is once again Judah - but for better reasons. The one who was once ready to kill his younger brother is now ready to substitute himself for Benjamin so that Benjamin might be safe. And by this means this fledgling people of God are reconciled to one-another. It was of course a Christ-like thing to do. God transforms those he calls to be his people, shaping them into his image. As you read note how Judah has changed.
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.