July 5
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Today's Bible Verse

We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death. 1 John 3:14

Memorize this Verse:
Cover the verse text and using just the first letters of each word try to recite the entire passage.
14. W K T W H P F D U L B W L T B H T L N H B A I D

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Today's Bible Reading

July 5
Today's Bible Reading Plan selections can be found below. If you don't have a Bible with you, just click the references to read each passage online:

Old Testament
1 Chronicles 10-11  —  7.5 minutes
Psalms 128  —  1.5 minutes

New Testament
Luke 8:16-25  —  3.0 minutes
Colossians 2:16-23  —  2.0 minutes

Total Average Read Time — 14.0 minutes

This reading plan will make it easy and fun for you to read through the entire Bible this year. Here are a few things to keep in mind:

• Although the plan begins with January, you can begin at any time during the year.
• Each month’s readings are based on 25 days worth of readings, which means you get several free days if you ever fall behind. This makes reaching your goal a lot more possible!
• Each day’s readings will include selections from both the Old and New Testament, reinforcing the incredible unity of the Scriptures. Perhaps most important, you will focus daily on the life of Jesus by reading a portion of one of the Gospels every single day of the year.

May God bless you as you open His precious Word each day, and remember to pray for His guidance in your study. It is our desire that you will become increasingly changed into His likeness by beholding the Lord through His Word.

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Today's Meditation - Psalms

Read Psalm 82:1-8
This fascinating portion of the psalms speaks of the justice of God and rebukes the unjust practices of this world’s leaders. The word “gods” refers to earthly judges who were supposed to render verdicts in behalf of the Lord, and with His authority, they would be treated as “gods.” But, as often happens, social injustice and insensitive verdicts were rendered by Israel’s judges. God reminds them of their final judgment.

1. The presence of God Himself – verse 1
2. The practices that need to be changed – verse 2
3. The poor who are to be defended – verses 3-4
4. The problems that existed – verse 5
5. The position the judges had – verse 6
6. The prospect of their own death – verse 7
7. The plea for God to judge – verse 8

Sometimes it seems like people are getting away with evil. Justice lacks in many cultures and nations. But, God is the ultimate Judge to Whom we are all accountable. May we live our lives always in clear accountability to Him!
Verse for Meditation:​ Verse 8 – “Arise, O God, judge the earth: for Thou shalt inherit all nations."

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Today's Prayer

“When I am called upon to make judgment, may I do it in honor and submission to You, O Lord my God, the Judge of all.”