May 30 Bible Reading

Matthew 14

It is important to remember that Peter asked Jesus to call him out of the boat.  Often, we follow what we assume is the will of God without ever asking Him to actually lead us.  Peter wanted to come to Jesus, but he asked Him to command him to walk on water before he began.  We must ask God to lead us, if we are going to follow Him in faith.

Psalm 35-37

These Psalms present a great view into David’s heart as he is surrounded by his enemies.  He knows that God has to power to overcome these enemies and uphold the righteous.  I think a more New Testament perspective would be one of praying for those who persecute you.  David prays that God will be just. We know that God’s justice will come to fruition, either in the punishment of those people or their punishment being on Christ.  

Genesis 28&29

The desperate cries from Leah’s soul are heartbreaking.  All she wanted was her husband to love her.  We must be on the lookout for people crying for love with desperation.  We must be willing to show that love that we may win our lost friends to Christ.  It is easy to be selfish and brush these pleas aside, but Christ would commend us to show compassion and love.

Isaiah 40-42

When Israel needed comforting, Isaiah reminded them of who God is.  This was the ultimate comfort for a people waiting to be punished for their idolatry.  They were reminded that God is the creator of the earth and that He controls its going-ons.  They are even commanded to sing unto God because of His greatness.  In our times of doubt and weariness, we can also be comforted by who God is.

1Corinthians 2

As believers, we have an incredible gift, the Holy Spirit.  Christ promised His disciples a helper who would remind them of all that He said and teach them.  Paul recognizes that we have insight into the truths of God because of the Holy Spirit inside of us.  We must never forget this incredible gift of God.

Judges 16-18

God gave Sampson his supernatural strength once more in order to defeat idol worshippers.  God despises idol worship intensely.  It is demonstrated again and again in the book of Judges that God cannot tolerate idols.  He is a jealous God.