In the daily reading plan we read Proverbs 30, 1 Timothy 2:1-7 Prayer for all people is paramount and is priority. FIRST of all means first. Ya ya you might say, but we must really take the Esther approach to really actually pray and fast. When we pray to our Father it is a wonderful reliance upon the Lord’s authority. You may recall in the healing of the lame man the apostles saying, ‘why do you look at us, as if we healed this man’ IT’S IN THE NAME OF JESUS he stands. Consider the boldness of David before the…

In the daily reading plan we read 1 Kings 10-11, Matthew 12:22-37 Solomon’s words were good choice words, yet even still he fell away. Even thought no question was too complex for his wisdom. (1 Kings 10:3 NET) You’ve heard the saying talk is cheap. And yes we must be attentive with how we speak. It is so common to denigrate others for a sensational effect. Clicks for hellish tricks. And saying we believe isn’t enough. It’s the taste not the marketing label. Mush fruit is mush fruit. Titus 3:10, Jude 1:19 are clear certain actions show a person is…

Read 2 Chronicles 4, Matthew 12:15-21 “For behold, the stone that I have set before Joshua; on one stone are seven eyes. Behold, I will engrave an inscription on it,’ declares the Lord of hosts, ‘and I will remove the iniquity of that land in one day.”‭‭Zechariah‬ ‭3‬:‭9‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬ Jesus paid in one day what years of sacrifice could not. He fulfilled the law and prophets. (See Matthew 5:17-18) Solomon’s temple was built with glory and at what a cost! So much gold, uncountable amounts of bronze and yet the Lord didn’t choose Israel’s best temple to send his son.…

In the daily reading plan we read Proverbs 5-6, 1 Timothy 4:11-16 As we look to the year ahead it is paramount to let the word of God shape our perceptions and expectations. This is why we as a community continue to have fellowship together around God’s word. Luke 17:15-16 NET Then one of them, when he saw he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice. He fell with his face to the ground at Jesus’ feet and thanked him. Do not let your life, your daily routine be devoid of thanks. Do you have a place…

Read 1 Kings 1-2, 2 Corinthians 4:1-9 I’d like to welcome anybody who’s new to this plan. We will be continuing on as we read through the entire Bible. We will complete the task. Praise the Lord. The comments are here for your reflection, possibly to drop a note to come back to you later if you need. Also, if you have a prayer request, we are a praying community and would love to pray for you or with you!Thoughts 💭 today:The sin of Eli, visits his children. The righteous blood of Jesus falls upon God’s children and we are…

Read Psalm 108, Mark 16:1-8 I texted the group chat, “As we prepare for advent, will you please bring a favorite advent scripture to share?” I really have so many, the evidence are the three Advent books I have written. The cuts and facets of the diamond like brilliancy of Christ’s first advent all catch light in different seasons of life and liturgical calendars. For mine this year I’ll do a whole post and start with Micah: “As for you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, seemingly insignificant among the clans of Judah – from you a king will emerge who will rule over…

Read 2 Samuel 16-17, Romans 12:1-8 Happy Thanksgiving! In today’s reading it’s about the line of David revolting and rebelling against him. And yet it will be the line of David that redeems us all and makes all righteous. We read of men of counsel like Ahithophel and David’s men of war who remained loyal. Now fast forward to those in the new covenant who prophecy, teach, exhort, serve, give with liberality, those who lead with diligence, and those who show mercy with cheerfulness. And yes none who think too highly of themselves.David was all of these. Even when being…

Read Psalm 96, 100, Acts 17:16-34 It’s early and the sun hasn’t risen yet today. I can hear the sound of rain falling outside the windows consistently for the past hour or more. Lord God you are right. You are right in your incarnation, your arrival was perfectly timed. The morning light comes in precision timing. You have determined the appointed times in perfection. Take a pause or drink from your mug and consider: Acts 17:26-27 AMP He made from one man every nation of mankind to live on the face of the earth, having determined their appointed times and…

Read Psalm 133, John 17:1-13 Robert Murray McCheyene has a quote “If I could hear Christ praying for me in the next room, I would not fear a million enemies. Yet distance makes no difference. He is praying for me. (Robert Murray M’Cheyne p. 179) God was with David. (Samuel 5:10) God is made flesh and dwells among us in Christ Jesus (John 1:14), all the tribes of Israel in Hebron said, “we are thy bone and thy flesh.” (2 Samuel 5:1) Christ is anointed and then suffered and subsequently defeats death. David is anointed and then suffered but also…