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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.

(228) 16 August : Proverbs 16v1 / John 9-10 / Psalm 54v4-7

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
Jesus divides. Here we see him divide believers from unbelievers, parents from a son, religious leaders from everyday people. The challenge at such times is whether we will side with him and continue to do so. But if we do, the reason is that we are his sheep for whom he lays down his life. By God's grace we therefore hear his voice and follow. As you read note what Jesus teaches about those who believe in him.
John 9-10

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.