Monday: 1 Kings 3:1-28 A King Prays for Wisdom
King Solomon asks God for wisdom before anything else. God is really pleased about this. I guess as a parent, I would have to say the same thing about one of my children. Enjoy reading this passage.
Tuesday: Proverbs 1 Wisdom Calls
Read about wisdom from an old text that still makes sense. I have noted this Hebrew word for wisdom is in the feminine case. Make your own conclusions. The real point is that wisdom is rare and should be highly valued.
Wednesday: Psalms 119:97-112 A Lamp Unto My Feet
Let the verse flow with the rhythm of your day. Have you experienced scripture being like candy? Have you wanted to just read and read; soaking up the wisdom from the Word of God? Reading the Psalms can be painful or wonderful. Sometimes it can be both at the same time.
Thursday: John 3:1-21 Nicodemus Visits With Jesus
How is it possible to be born a second time? Nicodemus was hearing Jesus talk but did not hear what Jesus was saying. What do you hear?
Friday: James 1 Difference Between Hearing and Doing
Read this passage from James and then sit and be quiet. Let the power of this passage sort of melt into your brain. Oh Yeah, you will come away calmer and richer for the experience. After hearing the Word, consider today’s path of acting out the essence of the Gospel message.
Saturday: Luke 17:11-19 The Ten Lepers
When life moves from pain to gain our response will express our focus. In this passage there were nine healed who did just as they were told; they went to see the priest. However, one Samaritan came back to thank Jesus for the transformation. Strange as it may seem Jesus wants us to think for ourselves. Even when is seems Jesus clearly tells us what to do, we must still discern the best way to proceed based on our own understandings. Our willingness to engage our brains is something God wants from us. You might like the idea of a God, a church, or even a church staff who hands you all the answers, but then you would never have to take responsibility for anything you do. The better way is to listen carefully as God offers our lives purpose, boundaries, and wisdom. Then our task is to plan every day as a blessing and offer our thanks and praise as we use our minds and our hearts to chart our path.
Sunday: Reflect and Worship
Scripture: Luke 17:11-19 Sermon Title: “The Best Samaritan”
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