November 9 Psalm 121 Hebrews 9:16-28 Ezekiel 17; 18
Psalm 121
God is alive, aware, able, and active. We look to the Creator God, the Source of all life, for help. There is no one else who is more qualified to set things right in our world. Many many people have worshipped their Creator by singing Psalm 121. Before we bring a request to God it is helpful to consider who we are speaking to. The Creator of all that we see has made access to His presence available to us. The one true living God watches over us and protects us. Spending time to consider this, to sing this truth will improve our peace of mind and our outlook on life.
Hebrews 9:16-28
At the time of his death, Jesus entered the throne room, a most holy place, of Father God and presented His blood and His life as a sacrifice. Once for all time, He has confirmed this New Covenant agreement between God and humanity. This sacrifice makes salvation possible. We can receive this grace and see our guilt removed and our relationship with God restored. For this reason, we must look to Jesus for salvation and worship Him as Lord. Jesus Christ will return to bring ultimate salvation for all who live in faith, expecting His arrival.
Ezekiel 17; 18
God speaks through Ezekiel a clear message of His Sovereign control and redemption purpose, as seen through the histories of Israel, Babylon, and Egypt. Ezekiel 17 presents a riddle of two eagles as another way that God predicted the specifics in which He would punish unrepentant Israelites through the Babylonians. Ezekiel 18 helps us understand that a person who was once righteous and then turns to sin is not protected by their earlier behavior. Ezekiel 18:19 explains that God will not visit the sins of a parent on a child who lives in faithful obedience to God’s guidance. In this way, a sinful child of a righteous parent will still be accountable for their own actions. Sin brings consequences regardless of who you are. In the same way, if a person is sinful and yet turns with repentance to God they will find mercy. Furthermore, a child who loves God will not be punished by God for their parent’s sin. God is looking for faith and repentance. Let’s turn to God and receive His new spiritual life.
November 9 Psalm 121 Hebrews 9:16-28 Ezekiel 17; 18
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?