Day 174 - (Today’s Bible readings: Numbers 3:27-51; Psalm 143; 2 Corinthians 5:14-6:13)
“For the love of Christ controls us, because we have concluded this: that one has died for all, therefore all have died; and he died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised.” (2 Corinthians 5:14-15 ESV)
What controls your life? For Paul the answer was “the love of Christ.” He then makes the following inspiring points:
● Jesus died for you.
● You no longer live for yourself.
● You now live for Jesus, who died and rose for you.
What Paul has outlined is the secret to a full and meaningful life. It begins with trusting that in the life and death of Jesus you are given forgiveness, peace, and the assurance of heaven. You are also given a reason to live – for Him!
Lord Jesus, teach me to live for You by reminding me of what You accomplished for me on the cross. And then open my eyes for opportunities today to share You with others so that they, too, can live for You now, and then live with You forever. In Your saving name, O Lord. Amen.
“See” you in church tomorrow!
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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