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2013 Day 142 – 1 Samuel 20-22, Proverbs 27:15-27

22 Wednesday May 2013

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In 1 Samuel 20, there is the story of David and Jonathan . I’ve heard it said that every man should have a Jonathan in his life; a man who is closer than a brother. I’ve had the privilege of having a friend like that. We have know each other for almost 35 years and I can honestly say I trust Erik with my life. We’ve laughed, fought, talked and cheered for a long time together. I can honestly say that God speaks through him into my life more than either of us would care to admit. For me, sometimes I just need someone to stab me in the chest (as opposed to my back) and just tell me the truth no matter how painful it may be. It is for this reason I love the story of David and Jonathan. They’re friendship is an example of the kind of close relationship every man should have. May God bless my friendship with Erik and may He continue to strengthen us as we strengthen each other. It is fitting that today we read Proverbs 27:17, As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. And… Go Canes!!!

2013 Day 140 – 1 Samuel 16-19, Proverbs 27:1-14

20 Monday May 2013

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How many times have you seen someone and thought, “that person looks interesting”, then once you meet them you are disappointed? We tend to make our first impressions of people based on outward appearance. Thankfully, God bases importance on the heart and what is inside the person. If God had based David’s potential on his appearance as a boy, he never would have become the greatest king the Israelites ever had. 1 Samuel 16:7 shows what God thinks is important, But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” For me, this is very encouraging. Knowing that God does not judge for my outward appearance gives me hope for what God can still do through me. He can continue to make me righteous on the inside and still use me for many great things with the remainder of my life.

2013 Day 135 – 1 Samuel 1-3, Proverbs 24:23-34

15 Wednesday May 2013

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The story of Hannah and the birth of Samuel is so familiar. Just like Sarah and Rachel, Hannah’s patience paid off with the birth of a child who became a game-changer. These women are great examples of the blessing God gives to those who wait on Him. While these women were not always patient and sometimes took matters into their own hands, once God blessed them with His promises, they were blessed with more than they could have ever imagined; even beyond what they experienced in their lives here on earth. What are we missing from God’s blessing because we are too busy trying to take matters into our own hands? Let go and let God bless us with His true intent for our lives.

2013 Day 128 – Romans 9-11, Proverbs 21:17-31

08 Wednesday May 2013

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Sorry it too so long to post today, it’s been a nutty day. In today’s reading, the big verse that stood out to me was Romans 9:21, Does not the potter have the right to make out of the same lump of clay some pottery for special purposes and some for common use? The important thing to always remind ourselves is God does not answer to us. He is the creator of the universe and it is His plan that matters, not ours. When things go badly for us, it is easy to question God and trust His will. While it may not make sense for us in the microcosm of our lives, it is the macrocosm of God’s will that matters. We need to understand and accept our existence is for God’s purpose not our own.

2013 Day 116 – Judges 4-6, Psalm 19-36

26 Friday Apr 2013

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I love the story of Gideon because it reminds me of a couple of things about our relationship with God. First, it is a relationship and it is ok to sometimes question God. We should always do it with respect and reverence, but it is ok. Second, because it is a relationship, God is patient with us and our human nature to doubt. God is not offended by us when we ask question as long as we are obedient to Him in the end. God has made each of us with unique personalities and character traits. Some of us plow ahead when told to do so, while others are more methodical about our approach. But ultimately, God has made us to work together to accomplish His perfect plan with each of us bringing our individual strengths to the table.

2013 Day 105 – Matthew 1-4, Psalm 60

15 Monday Apr 2013

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Today we begin the Book of Matthew. This book is one of the four Gospels and it is written by Matthew the tax collector. Matthew is not one of the disciples but he has been changed because of Jesus and is a believer of Jesus as the Messiah. One of the things I love about this book is the way it begins. It shows the precision of God and how God’s perfect plan brought Jesus into being. Matthew 1:17 says, Thus there were fourteen generations in all from Abraham to David, fourteen from David to the exile to Babylon, and fourteen from the exile to the Messiah. with all that history from the time of Abraham, I’m sure no one in that timeline would have guessed they were part of the direct line of the Messiah, yet God knew exactly what He was doing. If God can plan something as immense as the delivery of the Savior to the world, He can certainly plan my life to fulfill my part of His will for His kingdom. My part is simply to be obedient and willing to be used by Him when the Holy Spirit directs me to act.

2013 Day 103 – Joshua 22-24, Psalm 59

13 Saturday Apr 2013

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Today we are finishing up the book of Joshua. This book is the fulfillment of God’s blessing on Israel with the delivery of the promised land. Joshua, Moses’ protege, has lead the Israelites into the land and conquered it. As he is about to end his time on earth he gives the Israelites a final challenge and asks who they will serve. In Joshua 24:14-15 it says, 14 “Now fear the Lord and serve him with all faithfulness. Throw away the gods your ancestors worshiped beyond the Euphrates River and in Egypt, and serve the Lord. 15 But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” I love the way Joshua takes a leadership stance with the statement, “But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” Sometimes we simply need to do what we know is right, regardless of what anyone else is doing.

2013 Day 101 – Joshua 16-18, Psalm 57

11 Thursday Apr 2013

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In today’s reading in Psalm, David writes about a time when he was fleeing from his enemies. Think of the despair David must have been feeling and yet, he knew he had to praise God through it all. Psalm 57:9-10 says, 9 I will praise you, Lord, among the nations; I will sing of you among the peoples. 10 For great is your love, reaching to the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies. When we feel the most alone, we must always remember that God is faithful to us. he never leaves us, nor keeps us from His protection and blessings if we trust in Him.

2013 Day 100 – Joshua 13-15, Psalm 56

10 Wednesday Apr 2013

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In today’s reading we continue to see how deliberate God is. He knew exactly how much land was left to be conquered, how much land each tribe should receive, and when it was time to let the land rest from war. God knows exactly what we need. He never leaves us wanting more if we trust He will provide for us.

2013 Day 99 – Joshua 10-12, Psalm 55

09 Tuesday Apr 2013

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God never leaves us on our own to accomplish anything according to His will. He expects us to do our part, but He is always there for us if we allow Him to work with us and through us. A great example of this is in Joshua 10:12-14, 12 On the day the Lord gave the Amorites over to Israel, Joshua said to the Lord in the presence of Israel: “Sun, stand still over Gibeon, and you, moon, over the Valley of Aijalon.” 13 So the sun stood still, and the moon stopped, till the nation avenged itself on its enemies, as it is written in the Book of Jashar. The sun stopped in the middle of the sky and delayed going down about a full day. 14 There has never been a day like it before or since, a day when the Lord listened to a human being. Surely the Lord was fighting for Israel! This miracle literally stops the earth from spinning for 24 hours. God promises He will be there for us when we act according to His perfect plan and this is a prime example of how He can show up in a very big way.