August 25 Psalm 102:18-28 1 Corinthians 16:5-24 2 Chronicles 24; 25
Psalm 102:18-28
There will come a day when the nations of the world will recognize God as sovereign. Those who have accepted God as Shepherd will live forever in peace. Despite the exhaustion of troubled days, the prayer of Psalm 102 describes the deliverance of God as so valuable that it must be described to future generations. In it, we also read a faith that God will provide for these future children. Let us live in the light of this truth.
1 Corinthians 16:5-24
Paul closes his first letter to the Corinthians with a directive for them to be courageous, on guard, standing strong in their faith, and doing everything with love. These words would have been read repeatedly, considered carefully, and memorized by the Corinthian believers. It would be helpful for us to do the same. What a positive impact this could have on our mindset for daily life this year!
2 Chronicles 24; 25
A new righteous King Joash restores the worship of God. He repairs the Temple according to God’s original design. After his mentor priest dies King Joash is persuaded to abandon the worship of Yahweh. He is warned by the priest’s son but responds by killing this new priest. God brings judgment on him in military defeat and death. The new king Amaziah starts off by doing right (but not wholeheartedly). He turns to violence bringing God’s judgment on them again. We should be aware of the consequences of turning from God’s guidance to whatever we think is best. We should learn from the benefits of living out of wholehearted devotion to God.
August 25 Psalm 102:18-28 1 Corinthians 16:5-24 2 Chronicles 24; 25
Please read the suggested passages, prayerfully consider them, and the questions below. My comments here may be helpful after those moments. The suggested daily reading is for the purpose of reading through the whole Bible within a year.
Reading the Bible is helpful in taking the next steps to follow Jesus. It may not be easy and yet it can be rewarding. Digging into Scripture alongside people you know is a life-giving way to pursue answers together. We discover the love that God has for us has been expressed through Jesus.
• What’s the plain simple truth of the verses you read?
• Based on today’s reading, what is one thing God is saying to you?
• What should you do about that truth?