Daily Bible Reading - Saturday - February 13th

It’s amazing when you read Exodus today just how must detail went into building the temple.  I can just imagine how beautiful it was with all the gold and fine detail that went into it.  With the Lord giving specific instructions on how to build it and what to use it must of taken some skilled workers to build it exactly how the Lord said. 

Reading in Matthew it really struck me how much Jesus went through for us on the cross.  All the blood He shed, he shed for you and me so that we could have life and have it more abundantly.  We are blessed in so many ways because Jesus died for us, He made a way for us to be forgiven, I am so thankful, so very thankful for what He did for us.  When you slowly read what all he went through it really brings those holy ghost bumps on ya, wow.

I really loved Psalms this morning, as always, vs. 8 & 9 ^- Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.  Fear the LORD, you his saints, for those who fear him lack nothing. Those verses sure give us hope for our future.

Today’s Reading

Exodus 35:10-36:38
Matthew 27:32-66
Psalm 34:1-10
Proverbs 9:7-8

Daily Devotional

"I am confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living"
(Psalm 27:13, NIV)

David was going through tough times when he made the declaration in today's verse. Things weren't going his way. But he said in effect, "I'm not worried. I'm not upset. I am confident I will see God's goodness." In other words, "This situation I'm in may be rough, but that's not going to steal my vision. That's not going to cause me to give up on my dreams. I am confident that this year, I will see God's favor in a new way."

That's what our attitude needs to be today because what you focus on is what you will see. No matter what the medical report says, no matter what your finances look like, no matter how bad that relationship may seem, be confident that you will see His goodness! He is the all-powerful, omniscient, Creator of the Universe, and He holds you in the palm of His hand. Nothing is too difficult for Him. Take hold of this truth by faith and focus on His goodness today. Allow His peace to settle in your heart and mind as you move forward in His blessing all the days of your life!

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father in heaven, thank You for Your goodness in my life. I choose to focus on You today no matter what my cir****tances may look like. Give me Your peace as I keep my mind stayed on You. In Jesus' Name. Amen.