Daily Bible Reading - Friday April 3rd

Reading in Deuteronomy they are pretty much going over laws again, some of the laws you read get pretty harsh, but like Bec said a couple posts ago, back then I don’t think there was as much trouble as there is today, people either followed the laws or then knew the consequences and the consequences were not pretty so they would obey the laws. 

We see in the New Testament about the good Samaritan, Jesus asking which one they thought was the good neighbor.  You know I hadn’t really thought about it but the definition of good neighbor isn’t necessarily the person living next door to you but someone you come across that does good by you.  As Jesus was telling about the parable of the good Samaritan I realized we are all neighbors in one for or fashion, just not next door neighbors.  The good Samaritan was the only one that would stop and help the poor man, its like that today, its really hard to get someone to stop and help you if you are like on the side of the road and need help with a vehicle or something, every once and awhile you’ll find a good “Samaritan" to stop and help out,  I always pray the Lord blesses them for their help and I truly believe He does.

Off in Palms it starts off with thanksgiving,  our Pastor called last night and was talking about thanksgiving and how very important it is to thank God for all of the blessings He gives us and that is so true.  That’s one thing that’s been instilled into my head time and time again and something we so  practice is that we give God all the praise and honor and thanksgiving for everyone he sends across our paths and for everything He does for us.  Even the little things God does for us we so need to be thankful for,  I know it makes God feel good when we are truly thankful for Him and His blessings just like an earthly father is always glad when their son/daughter thanks them for something, its always a good feeling for sure. 

Again the devotional always speaks volumes,  I don’t know how much good word our brains can hold, I know all of the readings have been so good and I am so blessed by reading them. In the past I have been so wrong to think reading devotionals or reading the bible all the way through would get boring, but if you really dig deep and put your heart into what your reading there is always something that will catch your attention, seems that’s how God speaks to us a lot of the time, through His word.

***Bec*** Did Paul get the verse right that you were trying to get him to memorize?  Haha your just to funny!!!  I bet he did get it memorized, I couldn’t imagine him not getting it right with you around hehehe.  You two are so made for each other!!! What blessings of God you both are!!!

Today’s Reading

Deuteronomy 23:1-25:19
Luke 10:13-37
Psalm 75:1-10
Proverbs 12:12-14

Daily Devotional

Isaiah 65:24,
“I will answer them before they even call to Me…"

Have you ever thought about something you wanted or needed, and suddenly, that need was supplied—before you ever even stopped to pray about it? God knows your needs before you even speak them. He wants to provide for you and answer the very desires of your heart. When you put Him first in everything you do, when you faithfully follow His commands, He’ll pour out an extra portion of His goodness and favor upon you.

Don’t ever think God is too busy to answer your prayers. Don’t ever think your needs are too small or that you don’t matter. He cares about everything that concerns you, and He loves to hear you call upon His name. You are very special to God, and He promises to answer in His timing, and sometimes, before you even call. Stand in faith knowing that God wants to shower you with His abundant blessings today.

Today's thought: Thank You for Your faithfulness in my life. Reveal Your good plan for me and teach me to trust in You as I surrender to You every area of life.