June 22, 2018 - GOD USES THE WEAK

Day 173 - (Today’s Bible readings: Numbers 3:1-26; Psalm 142; 2 Corinthians 5:1-15)

“And he said to him, “Please, Lord, how can I save Israel? Behold, my clan is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the least in my father's house.” And the Lord said to him, “But I will be with you, and you shall strike the Midianites as one man.”” (Judges 6:15-16 ESV)

“Gideon’s first call to be a judge reveals his demoralized spirit and weak character, yet with the assurance of the Lord’s presence, he makes a first assault on the Baal worship in his own community.  

Unchecked, sin takes an ever greater hold on individuals and entire communities.  Instead of speaking God’s words and promises from generation to generation, parents may leave a legacy of unbelief and false worship (cf Deuteronomy 5:9).  

Gideon seems an unlikely figure to become a future champion of Israel.  Yet the Lord of surprising, unearned grace seeks sinners and equips them to accomplish great things.” (The Lutheran Study Bible, CPH, 2009, page 393)

Help us, Lord, to believe Your promises, seek Your will, and act in the courage You alone give. In Jesus’ saving name. 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!