Why is light given to a man whose way is hidden,
whom God has hedged in?
"And why do you break the commandment of God for the sake of your tradition?
'random' is in quotes because nothing is random. Confer Proverbs 16:33. Links in excerpts will generally lead to the underlying chapter of the day. Titles are random or inspired by readings when no links are given.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
The prudent see danger
You have set up a banner for those who fear you,
that they may flee to it from the bow.
"Tell us by what authority you do these things, or who it is that gave you this authority."
that they may flee to it from the bow.
"Tell us by what authority you do these things, or who it is that gave you this authority."
Monday, August 29, 2011
The heart of the matter
And he believed the LORD, and he counted it to him as righteousness.
But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere.
But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere.
Sunday, August 28, 2011
In the quiet times
May the LORD make the woman, who is coming into your house, like Rachel and Leah.
Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, 2 to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people.
Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, 2 to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people.
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Friday, August 26, 2011
Wonder
The words of the LORD are pure words,
like silver refined in a furnace on the ground,
purified seven times.
The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.
like silver refined in a furnace on the ground,
purified seven times.
The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Strength
The word that Jeremiah the prophet spoke to Baruch the son of Neriah.
a sound like a mighty rushing wind
a sound like a mighty rushing wind
And it shall come to pass that everyone who calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.'
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Monday, August 22, 2011
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Diligence
And they stood up in their place and read from the Book of the Law of the LORD their God for a quarter of the day
Peter’s Sermon at Pentecost
Friday, August 19, 2011
The light at the end of the tunnel
Be gracious to me, O God, for man tramples on me;
all day long an attacker oppresses me;
2my enemies trample on me all day long,
for many attack me proudly.
3When I am afraid,
I put my trust in you.
4In God, whose word I praise,
in God I trust; I shall not be afraid.
What can flesh do to me?
"This is my beloved Son listen to him."
all day long an attacker oppresses me;
2my enemies trample on me all day long,
for many attack me proudly.
3When I am afraid,
I put my trust in you.
4In God, whose word I praise,
in God I trust; I shall not be afraid.
What can flesh do to me?
"This is my beloved Son listen to him."
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Love
Because the poor are plundered, because the needy groan,
"I will now arise," says the LORD;
"I will place him in the safety for which he longs."
The words of the LORD are pure words,
like silver refined in a furnace on the ground,
purified seven times.
"Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness."
"I will now arise," says the LORD;
"I will place him in the safety for which he longs."
The words of the LORD are pure words,
like silver refined in a furnace on the ground,
purified seven times.
"Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness."
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Monday, August 15, 2011
Silence
"Touch not my anointed ones,
do my prophets no harm!"
"Yes, Lord God the Almighty,
true and just are your judgments!"
do my prophets no harm!"
"Yes, Lord God the Almighty,
true and just are your judgments!"
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Struggles
He has told you, O man, what is good;
and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness,
and to walk humbly with your God?
You cannot serve God and money."
and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness,
and to walk humbly with your God?
You cannot serve God and money."
The Road
The LORD spoke with you face to face at the mountain, out of the midst of the fire
"The voice of one crying in the wilderness:(N) 'Prepare the way of the Lord,[a]
make his paths straight.
5(O) Every valley shall be filled,
(P) and every mountain and hill shall be made low,
(Q) and the crooked shall become straight,
and the rough places shall become level ways,
6(R) and all flesh shall see(S) the salvation of God.'"
"The voice of one crying in the wilderness:(N) 'Prepare the way of the Lord,[a]
make his paths straight.
5(O) Every valley shall be filled,
(P) and every mountain and hill shall be made low,
(Q) and the crooked shall become straight,
and the rough places shall become level ways,
6(R) and all flesh shall see(S) the salvation of God.'"
Friday, August 12, 2011
two or three
He who will hear, let him hear; and he who will refuse to hear, let him refuse, for they are a rebellious house.
Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.
Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
let there be light
For the LORD has an eye on mankind
While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, "Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them."
While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, "Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them."
Monday, August 8, 2011
All of Creation
the woman said to Elijah, "Now I know that you are a man of God, and that the word of the LORD in your mouth is truth."
Fear seized them all, and they glorified God, saying, "A great prophet has arisen among us!"
See the connection?
Fear seized them all, and they glorified God, saying, "A great prophet has arisen among us!"
See the connection?
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Even so
call out for insight and raise your voice for understanding
"'The stone that the builders rejected
has become the cornerstone;
this was the Lord’s doing,
and it is marvelous in our eyes'?"
"'The stone that the builders rejected
has become the cornerstone;
this was the Lord’s doing,
and it is marvelous in our eyes'?"
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Friday, August 5, 2011
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Thunder and Lightning
And he did not do what was right in the eyes of the LORD his God
even so
"What no eye has seen, nor ear heard,
nor the heart of man imagined,
what God has prepared for those who love him"—
even so
"What no eye has seen, nor ear heard,
nor the heart of man imagined,
what God has prepared for those who love him"—
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
The Bread of Life
And I will afflict the offspring of David because of this, but not forever.'
Preach the Word
1 I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: 2preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. 3 For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, 4and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths. 5As for you, always be sober-minded, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Monday, August 1, 2011
freedom
the reverse occurred
Jesus took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, "Take, eat; this is my body." 27And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, saying, "Drink of it, all of you, 28for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.
Jesus took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, "Take, eat; this is my body." 27And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, saying, "Drink of it, all of you, 28for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.
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