June 7 Bible Reading

Matthew 22

Jesus makes it clear to us, that it is of greatest importance that we love God, and therefore love those who He has made.  We love God, because He is the most perfect and most superior person ever to exist, and we love people, because they are made in His image.  As image bearers, and as those who have been indwelled with the Holy Spirit, we ought to love each other, especially our brothers and sisters in Christ, with an incredible amount of love.

Job 13&14

Job realizes that the life of fallen man, any fallen man, is short and miserable.  The effects of the curse are wide and severe.  We often become transfixed on our problems, not realizing that others are worse off than we are.  We must not fix our gaze on the trappings of this world, but instead on Christ.

Genesis 44&45

God always has a plan that is better than ours.  He works out the paths for His children to take, even when they don’t make sense.  He is faithful to take even a wicked circumstance and use it for His purposes.  He even changed the heart of Judah.  Judah, who tried to kill Joseph and sold him before, offers up himself in the stead of Benjamin.  God’s work in the hearts of sinners is amazing.

Isaiah 64-66

What may be terrifying prophecy to an unbeliever is wonderful news to those who are chosen by God.  We can look forward to a perfect and restored heaven and earth.  It will be glorious to be free from sin and able to be in the presence of God and worship Him. 

1Corinthians 13

This chapter echoes what Christ says in Matthew 22.  Love ought to define everything that we do.  If we are without it, then all our labor has been in vain.  The Christian should be defined by love; it is what will draw the unsaved to Christ.

1Samuel 16-18

The comparison between Saul and David is one of great contrast.  Saul was caught hiding at his coronation, and David is seen going after a giant Philistine who is mocking God.  David’s success can be understood in that he had the presence of the Lord.  Saul had forfeited this privilege.  Never underestimate the power of God working through you.  He is the one who will accomplish great things.