Deuteronomy 4:1-49 ~ Luke 6:39-7:10 ~ Psalm 68:1-18 ~ Proverbs 11:28
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Old Testament - Today in Deuteronomy chapter 4 verse 29 we read: “But if from there you seek the LORD your God, you will find him if you look for him with all your heart and with all your soul.” How does this verse speak to you today? Do you believe it is true? Have you sought God with all of your heart and with all of your soul? This verse also reminds me of Jesus’ teaching of one of the two great commands – which he quoted from Deuteronomy chapter 6 verse 5 – “Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.” So – if you have sought after God and found him, do you now today love God with all your heart and with all of your soul and with all your strength? What does this look like in your life? How do you love God in your life today?
New Testament - The passages on the faith of the centurion today are powerful - especially his words in verse 7 - "Just say the word from where you are, and my servant will be healed." Can we learn something from the faith of the centurion in our lives today?
Bible.org's commentary on Luke chapter 6 readings today titled "Tough Love" is at this link. And commentary on Luke chapter 7's readings titled "Jesus the Healer" is at this link.
Psalms - I always like the idea and reminder to sing to God! Do you sing to God at places other than church? Maybe in your car? Maybe at home with the headphones on? Do you "sing" to God with the way you live your life? Here's verse 4 in Psalm 68 today which I love - "Sing praises to God and to his name! Sing loud praises to him who rides the clouds. His name is the LORD-- rejoice in his presence!" How do you sing your praises to the Lord each day? Is it done as passionately as this fella below? :)
Proverbs - Proverbs 11:28 today teaches us: "Trust in your money and down you go! But the godly flourish like leaves in spring." Great proverb! It tells us that trusting in money is not godly and "down" we will go. Why? Because if we are trusting in money then we are not trusting in God. And who can ultimately hold us "up" - now and for eternity? God or money? How very interesting is it that the back of U.S. money says "In God We Trust"? :)
Worship God: Psalm 68 reminds me of Chris Tomlin's fantastic worship song "Indescribable," which is in this beautiful video below.
Do you know our Indescribable God? Click here for His description!
Please join us in memorizing and meditating on a verse of Scripture this week: "I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection." Philippians 3:10 NIV
Comments from You & Questions of the Day: Back to our Psalm today - how many folks out there belt out worship tunes while driving in your car?? :) Feel free to fess up in the Comments below. I will confess here and now that I do belt out tunes from various worship CD's - Matt Redman, Chris Tomlin, Passion CD's, David Crowder lately. However, what's interesting is sometimes I feel a bit guilty spending so much time listening to music and singing along. I have one great friend who almost never listens to music - he thinks it's a waste of time and he wants to listen to news / preaching in the car instead. To try to learn something he says. And I can appreciate this... but I think it's still quite allright to sing our praises to the Lord on a frequent basis in the car! What say you? Also, 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
Thank you for doing all that you do to help spread the Word. Your words and thoughts mean more to people than you can ever know. God Bless you Mike.
Posted by: Jill Simms | March 25, 2009 at 04:55 AM
Hello Mike and Everyone,
Interesting that you should mention this passage:
"But from there you will seek the LORD your God and you will find him, if you search after him with all your heart and with all your soul." -Deuteronomy 4:29
I remember this verse from many years ago--before I became a Christian and was seeking Him through His word. I clung to this verse as His promise to me---that if I would truly seek Him with of all myself, that He would be faithful to reveal Himself to me.
Sixteen years later, I can testify that He did reveal Himself! : ) He has been faithful, and He continues to reveal Himself to me in new ways, every day...
Still giving Him my heart, my soul, my strength....because He is SO worth it all,
Posted by: Elizabeth | March 25, 2009 at 07:06 AM
WOW! Today's picture of the dollar bill with "In God We Trust" enlarged is a powerful visual. Great choice! Especially having just listened to President Obama address the American people about our debt last night. Our founding fathers sure knew what they were doing. If only America would focus on God and trust in Him first, like the founding fathers did...
Thanks Mike, for this blessing of a blog.
Posted by: Barb | March 25, 2009 at 12:57 PM
I am in a wheelchair & I do not drive but I sure love rockin' out to Godly tunes on my computer. Toby Mac, Casting Crowns, & Third Day are my favs. Also, I am not physically able to turn pages in my One Year Bibe so without you Mike, I would be stuck. Thanks to the online OYB I can get my faith on!!
Posted by: Josh Hancock | March 25, 2009 at 04:16 PM
I do like your worship selections ... but disagree with this one. I think these are more on target with Psalm 68.
Paul Wilbur - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfasHGpvowc
Chris Tomlin - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaLckqfvZHQ
Posted by: bajo | March 25, 2009 at 09:36 PM