December 24th One Year Bible Readings

Zechariah 6:1-7:14 ~ Revelation 15:1-8 ~ Psalm 143:1-12 ~ Proverbs 30:24-28
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Busy this week with Christmas - full post's with images will be back on December 28th. Merry Christmas!

Old Testament - Bible.org's commentary on today's readings in Zechariah titled "Oracles Concerning Hypocritical Fasting" is at this link.

New Testament - Bible.org's commentary on today's readings in Revelation chapter 15 titled "Prelude to the Seven Last Plagues" is at this link and "The End is in Sight" is at this link.

Psalms - Psalm 143 verse 8 stood out to me today - "Let me hear of your unfailing love to me in the morning, for I am trusting you. Show me where to walk, for I have come to you in prayer."  I read somewhere before - I think it was Bruce Wilkinson's book "Secrets of the Vine" - that many great men and women of our Christian faith connect with God in the morning through prayer, reading the Bible, and other quiet time activities.  Bruce even suggested that this is the preferential way to go - to start your day by spending time with God in the morning, rather than at night.  Because he said this would then transform the rest of your day - in terms of being more conscientious of our relationship with God.  This does make sense to me - and in fact, I have started reading the One Year Bible now in the mornings, and it is a beautiful way to start the day! I like what this Psalmist says - "Let me hear of your unfailing love to me in the morning."  And it reminds me that somehow, someway, it almost seems easier to me to connect with God in the morning.  Actually - one other thing I used to do in the morning is read a page or two from Oswald Chambers "My Utmost For His Highest."  And I am thankful that I did this in the morning for a season.  How about you?  Do you have some way that you connect with God in the morning?  Are you able in some way to hear of God's unfailing love for you in the morning?

YouTube: As it is Christmas Eve, here is "Oh Holy Night" with Josh Groban singing:

Comments from you:  What verses or insights stand out to you in today's readings?  Please post up by clicking on the "Comments" link below!

God bless,
Mike

Comments

Well, this certainly is unusual. I don't think I have ever come here with absolutely no comments made. I always start my day with good morning to God and a nice chat before I get out of bed. Then I pray, get up and get my coffee or tea and return to my bed where I read my one year bible, praying for the Holy Spirit to focus my mind on what He has for me this day. I also read devotionals from Our Daily Bread and In Touch. Later in the day I receive some more devotionals online. I try to have more of God and His Word in the evening also. I guess what I need and of course think everybody else does to is more of Jesus. He is my everything and I love Him.
Thanks Mike and Merry Christmas. Love in Christ, Karen

[eunice]

The verses of Psalm 143 are invigorating to me as they assure me of Abba's love and concern for the security and safety of every member of my household. Thanks for your obedience to God in sharing the Bread of Life, be replenished. Merry Christmas to you and to all the participants.

[JulieR]

I am so blessed by all the hard work you do here Mike, thank you.
I read my One Year Bible first thing in the morning, then pop online to your site while it is all still fresh in my mind then to rbc.org site which has Our Daily Bread & Utmost for His Highest there.
It is a great way to start the day. I also have some daily scripture sent to my email to keep me grounded during the day when I take breaks at work.
I have learned so much by your blog & the comments made, thank you.
May all of you have a wonderful Christmas!

[William]

Revelation 15:3, is the song of "Moses and the son gof the Lamb," --victory over all enemies to salvation, sin, Hades and death, as proclaimed in Jesus Christ. Thanks be to God who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.