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TAKE UP THE CHALLENGE

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.

(213) 1 August : Proverbs 15v22 / Ecclesiastes 4-6 / Psalm 50v16-23

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
Reflections on the futility of life continue, but in the centre is a commendation of revering God. We're starting to see that given the uncertainties and difficulties of life under the sun, revering God is the way of wisdom. He governs our futures, and to him our spirits go when they die. As the parable of the rich fool demonstrates, toil and hoarding is pointless as God could demand our life at any time. Better to be rich towards him (Lk 12v13-21). As you read note the various lessons taught.
Ecclesiastes 4-6

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.