Daily Bible Reading - Monday - February 22nd

Today in Mark is what stuck out to me was the beheading of John.  Can you imagine being given the opportunity to have up to half of Herod’s kingdom and yet you ask for someone to be killed?  She could have anything she asked for but when she asked her mom what she should ask for her moms says “Johns head", and Herod beings he had made an oath to the girl he had to do as she asked.  I dunno why that sticks out at me this morning but it sure does.  Its kind of disturbing I suppose but we know it was all in the big plan.

Today’s Reading

Leviticus 13:1-59
Mark 6:1-29
Psalm 39:1-13
Proverbs 10:10

Daily Devotional

"Set your mind on things above, not on earthly things"
(I Thessalonians 4:12, NIV)

When others look at your life, what do they see? Does your daily life win the respect of others? As believers, we are Christ's representatives in the earth. We are called to a higher standard. The way we live our lives should bring glory to God the Father.

Notice this verse doesn't say, "Go out of your way to do something major so that everyone will respect you." It doesn't say, "Win a gold medal or Pulitzer prize so that people will glorify your Father in heaven." No, it says that your daily life should win the respect of others. That simply means always taking the high road and living a life of excellence. It means doing the right thing even when no one is looking. It means finding common ground in order to be a peacemaker. It means going out with an attitude of faith and thanksgiving.

Remember, you will become like whoever you spend the most time with. If you are committed to spending time with God the Father every day, you'll develop His character. You'll win the respect of outsiders and bring glory to your Father in heaven!

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father God, I dedicate every area of my mind, will, and emotions to You today. Help me live my daily life as an example of You. Show me anything in my life that is displeasing to You. Let my daily life win the respect of others and let everything I do bring glory to You. In Jesus' Name. Amen.