June 10 Bible Reading

Matthew 25

We have the limited and unique time, here on earth, to invest in the things of heaven.  It is now that we are stewards of the elements that God has gifted us with, and we are to use those resources to further the coming kingdom, and inform the world of sinners of the good news of the gospel, in order that they might join us in the citizenship of Heaven.

Job 19&21

Job, in the midst of, not only horrifically unfortunate circumstances, but also the  crushing blows of his friend’s words, turns to the last remnant of hope that he has.  Job has faith that when the torment of life has ceased, that he will be in the presence of God.  Even though he is aware that God is allowing such belittling hardship to come against him, he trusts that God is still loving, and he longs to see Him.

Exodus 1&2

God uses all sorts of people.  No one is disqualified from the ranks of the Lord’s army for any atrocity they may have committed.  This isn’t something that we often like to admit.  We would rather see what we think is justice to be played out.  We must realize that no one is deserving of God’s attention, or even use.  God chose to lead His people to salvation through a murderer.  Moses clearly murdered, yet God used him for incredible things.  Imagine what Moses must have felt when God’s finger penned, “Thou shalt not kill.”  His response must have been awe and wonder at the fact that God, even though demanding this law, would use a violator of it.

Jeremiah 7-9

The Lord desires His people to return to Him, yet He knows that they will continue to turn from Him.  God’s forbearance must be great.  We see throughout Israel’s history the times when God’s wrath boiled hotly against His own chosen people.  He even considers completely wiping them out at one point.  If that was against His chosen, special people, how much more must His wrath have burned against gentiles?  His forbearance is unimaginable.  It is a miracle that we are even on this planet.

2Corinthians 1

It is wonderful to read that God comforts us.  Paul was comforted by the Corinthian’s faith.  We should comfort one another.  We are God’s tools to accomplish His plans.  If He wishes to comfort our brothers and sisters He may very well use us; we must be willing to be used.

1Samuel 25-27

Abigail is a woman to look up to.  She was humble and wise.  David calls her discerning.  She is an example of how to make an escalating situation cool down before it goes too far.  Again, we see that David spares Saul’s life.  He does this out of a respect for him as king.  It is important to remember this attitude that David had as we face rulers who may oppose us.  At least our leaders aren’t trying to kill us.  David knew that it was God who appointed Saul as king, and he respected that and knew that God would be the one responsible to end his rulership when He felt fit.