(Today’s Bible readings:1 Chronicles 9:1-34; Psalm 111; Mark 10:46-11:11)
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever! (Psalm 111:10 ESV)
Most people think they are pretty smart, wise even. However, many don’t consider God in their estimation. David is reminding us that it all starts with fearing, revering and respecting almighty God.
Living by faith, this is what David is getting at. Faith in Christ, our Savior, is the key to heaven and, therefore, also the key to everyday living. Most folks seem to forget this fact by living their daily lives with little or no thought about their eternal future. Only those who repent and trust in Jesus for forgiveness are prepared for heaven.
The explanation to the First Commandment conveys this sense of faithful preparation with these wise words: We should fear, love and trust in God above all things.
Lord, may the Holy Spirit continue to strengthen my faith in You so that I will always fear, love and trust in You above all things. In Jesus’ saving name. Amen.
“See” you at the Communion rail this morning!
Pastor Dave 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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