Apr 2nd Hope you have had a great day. I had a stress test very early this AM and realize how difficult it is to try to be on the road by 6 AM and have read all the reading before departing.We read the Psalm/prayed and left. The stress/walking test was easy to pass and we are waiting the results of the blood flow evaluation by the Doctor.We expect great results. What I liked about Psalm 74 today was that it appeared that the writer was trying to remind GOD of all the great things He had done. How many times do we focus on what we think He has not done or not according to our time schedule and prayed in unbelief? Let us start to be more appreciative of what He HAS DONE, even if we haven't seen His miracles, presence and provisions.
Proverbs 12:11 shows us that GOD rewards work. Let us be diligent stewards. Selah.
Deuteronomy 21:1-22:30 The lifestyle for the child of God is easily understood, but not always accomplished.The man is given very specific instruction as to how to treat women. Parents are instructed on how to deal with rebellious children.God's people are reminded about how to care for your neighbor and his property.Protection is assured the virtous daughter from being set aside by her husband when the parents provide proof of her virginity. Can we sum this up and say that we ought to treat others best, be honest, be right with GOD, hear and do the commandments and live daily in view of the immenient return of The Lord Jesus Christ in the clouds.
Luke 9:51-10:12 records for us a clear and distinct purpose for Jesus' life in verse56 "For the Son of Man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them".It is fascinating to me how the OT/NT writings are so interwoven when it describes the lifestyle God desires for His children. Jesus in verses 9:55-62 declares Himself as the model to be like, specifies the message to proclaim and the mannerism to go by. The seventy appointed to preach are sent with His blessings and directions. Should we live that type of life today? Have you been called to go? Let us consider and agree that this represents what the church and its members ought to be doing today. Who will be saved and go to heaven forgiven of their sin and free of the wrath of GOD because you spoke the gospel to them today? Selah. pj