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
Judgment is now declared against Egypt, where some Jews had taken refuge rather than obey the Lord by staying in Judea; and against the Philistines, who lived next to Judea. A number of things can be noted. First, is that God's judgments are severe. Second, is that he uses the evil deeds of nations in them. So he uses Egypt to destroy the Philistines and Babylon nto destroy Egypt. Third, is that he never forgets mercy. He promises that Egypt will be reinhabited (46v26) and the Jews protected (46v27-28). It reminds us that God can destroy a wayward nation with ease if he so chooses. But that his people will always be protected, and escape will ultimately be found in Christ. As you read note what the writer to kindness and severity of God (Rom 11v22).
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.