Day 47 - (Today’s Bible readings: Genesis 33; Psalm 43; Matthew 21:18-27)
Why are you cast down, O my soul,
and why are you in turmoil within me?
Hope in God; for I shall again praise him,
my salvation and my God. (Psalm 43:5 ESV)
Have you ever found yourself in turmoil on the inside, like David did? You are not alone. Inner turmoil and discontent come to most people at some time, especially when we are honest about our failures, our inconsistencies, and our disobedience to God’s will.
David’s answer to inner turmoil is to look to God. We get to do the same as we sinners trust in Jesus for forgiveness, peace and contentment. And Christ-centered hope leads us to praise Him for our salvation.
My hope is built on nothing less
Than Jesus’ blood and righteousness.
No merit of my own I claim
But wholly lean on Jesus' name.
On Christ the solid Rock I stand;
All other ground is sinking sand.
Lord Jesus, thank You for giving me hope in the middle of turmoil. May I spend the rest of my life praising You as I share Your hope with others. Amen.
Pastor David Paape
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path” (Psalm 119:105 ), is the theme for this three-year journey through the entire Old Testament once (the Psalms - twice yearly), and the New Testament twice. There will be daily readings form the O.T., Psalms and the N.T. Special days on the church calendar will be highlighted with appropriate readings. This calendar has been compiled by representatives of the Lutheran Church of Canada, the North American Lutheran Church and the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod. Please click this link for the daily reading calendar:
https://blogs.lcms.org/2017/lcms-lcc-and-nalc-compile-three-year-schedule-of-daily-bible-readings
Then scroll down to 2018 Bible Reading Calendar and download it if you so wish. The “assigned” daily readings will appear on a daily basis in this blog. May the Lord bless you meditation upon His precious life-giving Word!
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