June 24 Bible Reading

Mark 11

In this passage there is a great struggle between how Jesus was perceived by His followers and how the Pharisees perceived Him.  The people, for the most part, recognized His authority and honored Him as He entered Jerusalem.  The Pharisees, however, did not want to admit that He had been sent from Heaven, in so far as they refused to answer Him when they were put on the spot.  We must be unashamed that Jesus is sent from God to take away the sins of the world.  If we cannot admit that He is Devine, then His death is in vain.

Psalm 51-53

Although we might be looked down on now for following God’s commandments, we can rest assured that there is coming a day when all will be made right.  The fool who says that there is no God will be brought down and shown the truths of God.

Exodus 30&31

I find it interesting and exciting when I read about Bazalel.  This was a man who God filled with the Holy Spirit and then gave artistic abilities to so that he could make beautiful things for the tabernacle.  It is amazing that God would do something like this, and as an artist, I can know that God has helped my artistic abilities and equipped me with them to serve Him. 

Jeremiah 49-51

God is in charge of rulers and nations.  He is in control of the rise of leaders cruel and benevolent alike.  We must trust that He will take care of judging cruelty and making peace and war where He deems fit.

Ephesians 1

We have been sealed with the Holy Spirit.  This is wonderful news.  We are no longer bound to and controlled by our sin nature, instead we have been filled and sealed with the Holy Spirit.  He is our guarantee that we will one day be a part of the Heavenly Kingdom.

1Kings 13-15

God expected that the leaders of His countries would be faithful to serving Him.  The standard for leaders is one of high expectations, and it comes with great consequences when not paid attention to.  Those in leadership should take note and understand that God wants us to be examples to those who are under us.