November 3
Psalm 119:153-160 In Psalm 119 we read about a relationship with God that grows through learning what God has said. The Word of God, preserved in Scripture has been taught from one generation to the next. As a person learns that God’s guidance is helpful, they grow...
November 2
Psalm 119:145-152 We are reading about a conversation with God. It comes from a person choosing wholehearted devotion to God. God our Creator and Redeemer is eternal. The guidance and promises of God will outlast any challenge we are facing. The poet of Psalm 119...
November 1
Psalm 119:137-144 The poet has found God to be trustworthy. Over the years, the guidance of God has been put to the test and has proven to be reliable. For this reason, the poet delights in the Word of God. He found God to be faithful to His Word. Psalm 119:140 helps...
October 31
Proverbs 26:13-22 “There’s no need for me to listen to that person. I’ve got this figured out. I don’t need the counsel of qualified mature Christians.” …says the person described in Proverbs 26:16. Thinking that we are smarter than others may come naturally to us....
October 30
Psalm 119:129-136 The poet has felt broken at the sight of people showing disregard for the Word of God. He is looking for God’s love in mercy and deliverance from real-world situations. The poet has seen the guidance of God found in Scripture as helpful, amazing, and...
October 29
Psalm 119:121-128 The poet believes that vindication will be found by following the guidance of God. He is looking for protection from the actions of evil people. He sings, “God I am following Your ways. Protect me from people who are headed in the opposite direction....
October 28
Psalm 119:113-120 God is speaking. When I listen, I find hope. When I apply the truth, God is speaking to my life, I find helpful protection. Hearing God speak is a life-changing source of hope. Hearing God’s voice starts with the plain simple objective truth found in...
October 27
Proverbs 26:3-12 There are some arguments that are foolish. They don’t require a response. Getting involved in some conversations will have no benefit. Some people will spout words of wisdom without understanding. They may not actually believe such truth. They may not...
October 26
Psalm 119:105-112 What should I do? The Word of God always has guidance for our next step. We will better understand this poem when we use the Scripture as a constant guide on the journey. When we interact with it like it is the Words that God is speaking to us. That...
October 25
Psalm 119:97-104 The poet expresses real pleasure found in taking the Scripture as guidance from God. It has helped him discover how to live. The songwriter has enjoyed following that guidance. It has actually been fun to discover the benefits of following God’s...