Day 126 - (Today’s Bible readings: Proverbs 16, Psalm 117; James 2:1-13)
“Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.” (Proverbs 16:18 ESV)
Pride is a big problem with tragic consequences. The best personal example I have comes from my wresting days at Concordia - Milwaukee. Prior to one particular meet, I noticed my opponent warming up. In an expression of over-confidence, I told my coach that he was going to see the fastest pin of the day. I was right; however, I was the one who got pinned. My pride went before my loss.
Spiritually, the results of our stubborn pride are far worse. It can lead to falling away from the Lord and heading for hell. I heard of a well-known TV evangelist’s comment that reflects this: “I am not a poor, miserable sinner.” Talk about pride that can lead to a big fall! In humble confession of our sins, we are granted the one gift we all desperately need–the forgiveness of all of our sins and reconciliation with almighty God.
Lord, please keep me humble so that I can hear Your words of forgiveness, and fill me with the extreme joy of being Your forgiven child. 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 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 2019 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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