Day 315 - (Today’s Bible readings: Joshua 1; Psalm 119:41-48; Luke 22:1-13)
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9 ESV)
Today is Veterans Day 2018. The first chapter of Joshua contains three times when it the reader is encouraged to be “strong and courageous.” This truly defines those who serve in the United States military. Today, and tomorrow, we pause to thank our veterans for their service to America and our freedom.
In John’s Gospel we find a verse that can apply to those who gave the highest measure of devotion and paid for our freedom with their lives. However, the following words apply first to what Jesus has done for us. “Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” (John 15:13 ESV)
● Because Jesus laid down His life for you, fellow believer, your sins are forgiven and you have been reconciled to almighty God!
● Because Jesus laid down His life for you, you are now part of His forever family, the holy Christian Church.
● Because Jesus laid down His life for you, you can now be strong and courageous no matter what you may face in this life.
Heavenly Father, thank You for the sacrifice of those who have served in the United States military. Please watch over those who are serving now. Above all, I thank You for Jesus sacrifice for me on Calvary’s cross. Help me to be strong and courageous as I remember all that You have done for me and are still doing today. In Jesus’ saving name. Amen.
“See” you at the Communion rail this moring.
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 from 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 your meditation upon His precious life-giving Word!
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