Day 298 - (Today’s Bible readings: Ezra 4:1-16; Psalm 109:1-20; James 1:19-27)
GOD WORKS THROUGH ALL CIRCUMSTANCES
“In the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of the LORD by the mouth of Jeremiah might be fulfilled, the LORD stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, so that he made a proclamation throughout all his kingdom and also put it in writing.” (Ezra 1:1 ESV)
“The Lord stirs Cyrus the Persian to send home a remnant of the Judean exiles, as prophesied by Isaiah and Jeremiah. Today, the Lord of heaven and earth continues to govern the nations for the good of His people. Though the news we hear each day is often bad, we can rejoice that the Lord of heaven is at work amid tumultuous events. Consider how He wrought our salvation through the decisions of Roman and Judean rulers who crucified our Savior.” (The Lutheran Study Bible, Concordia Publishing House, 2009, page 722)
In His perfect time, God allowed His people to leave their bondage and return home. God’s timing is perfect in your life too. Ultimately, He will grant you the gift of heaven. Until then, remember the words of David: “My times are in your hand.” (Psalm 31:15)
Almighty God, thank You for working in all of the circumstances of my life. Above all, thank You for sending Jesus to the cross and then into my heart, both at just the right time. In Jesus’ saving name. Amen.
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IN CHURCH SUNDAY SERVICE and Parking Lot Worship Service 9 am
both with Holy Communion
IN CHURCH WEDNESDAY SERVICE 7 pm with Holy Communion
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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:
Then scroll down to 2020 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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