Daily Bible Reading - Friday - June 4th

It’s really neat now that we are reading in Acts because Acts has been talking about what David had predicted and what God had revealed to him would happen and  how a descendent from David would sit at the throne beside God.  Since we are still reading of David its almost as if we just went through what Acts is saying.  I really love the book of Acts, its almost like reading an action packed book full of signs and wondrous miracles.  It really takes faith when reading the book of Acts, faith and belief.  When that faith is put to work it will be like the book is jumping out at us.  When I put faith in what I’m reading I seem to understand a lot better and am able to read with confidence.  Like the devotional says, we have to get out of the “poor me" mentality and put our faith to work and to be determined to stand on Gods word for our lives no matter what is going on around us.  I’ve really learned I have to dig myself in and not be moved by what the world has offered but am only moved by what I know is God has offered.  When we dig our heals in so to speak we are grounding ourselves in for the long haul and making sure that the devil can’t move us away from what God has built up, if that makes any sense.  Be determined today to dig in with your faith and not be moved by what the world is offering you, only be moved by God and you’ll see changes in your life for the good.

Today’s Reading

2 Samuel 22:1-23:23
Acts 2:1-47
Psalm 122:1-9
Proverbs 16:19-20

Daily Devotional

Colossians 1:11
"“[We pray] that you may be invigorated and strengthened with all power according to the might of His glory, [to exercise] every kind of endurance and patience (perseverance and forbearance) with joy,"

Do you know what causes God to act on your behalf? Do you know what gets His attention? God is not moved by our needs. He’s not moved by whining or complaining. He’s not moved by a “poor me" mentality. No, God is moved by our faith in Him. We have to be determined to stand on God’s Word no matter what is going on around us.

Remember, God promises in His Word that He will fight our battles, but understand that it’s not going to happen automatically. We have to do our part. We have to dig our heels in with an attitude of faith and exercise endurance, patience, and perseverance. We have to be determined to stand strong in faith and face those challenges that come against us.

Just like the scripture says, I pray that today you are strengthened with His power to exercise endurance, perseverance, and patience so that you can stand strong and be determined to take hold of every promise He has in store for you!

Today's thought: Thank You for giving me a measure of faith that grows as I receive Your Word. Today I declare that I am determined to put You first and stand on Your promises so that I can live the life of victory You have prepared for me.