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
Acts 4:32-6:7
"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, yor family, your church and the world.
Wisdom to chew on
Understanding to grow in
It is both awe-inspiring and terrifying to consider God is especially present within his church. Here we see his presence moved the believers to the sort of generosity and love that reflect his own character, caused dramatic miracles that marked out the apostles and their message - even freeing them from prison to continue their preaching, and equipped the church with capable leaders so that the apostles could continue their ministry unhindered. Yet the incident with Ananias and Sapphira shows that just as we saw in Leviticus, to sin in close vicinity to this holy God may cause his wrath to break out. The event is not portrayed as normative, but takes place when God is manifesting his presence with a unique potency. And this couple may not have been true believers. Nevertheless, we are supposed to be struck by the powerful reality of God and so take very seriously the life he calls us to. As you read note the qualities being commended to believers.Acts 4:32-6:7
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.