Daily Bible - Day #204 - Church Focus Ministries

July 23
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Today's Bible Verse

Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD. Psalms 27:14

Memorize this Verse:
Cover the verse text and using just the first letters of each word try to recite the entire passage.
14. W O T L B O G C A H S S T H W I S O T L

Today's Bible Reading

July 23
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
2 Chronicles 28-29  —  7.5 minutes
Psalms 148  —  2.5 minutes

New Testament
Luke 12:22-34  —  3.0 minutes
2 Thessalonians 3:1-5  —  1.0 minute

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.

Today's Meditation - Psalms

Read Psalm 89:26-29
Four simple verses today, but reminders of our blessed Lord. The original context speaks of king David, but its fulfillment is seen only in the Messiah, our Lord Yeshua (Jesus). Colossians 1:15, 18 and Hebrews 1:6 refer to our Lord as the “Firstborn.” It is He that is “higher than the kings of the earth.” His “throne” is an everlasting throne. In one sense, it is a fulfillment of God’s promise to David that his throne will endure for ever (II Samuel 7:13); but, the One Who will fulfill it and Whose throne will be for ever is the Messiah, the Son of David.

His expression of dependence upon God – verse 26
His exaltation by God – verse 27
The establishment of God’s covenant – verse 28
The endurance of His seed and throne – verse 29

Yes, all of God’s promises will be fulfilled! The kingdoms of this world will one day become the kingdom of our Lord and His Messiah, and He shall reign forever and ever (Revelation 11:15)!
Verse for Meditation: Verse 28 – “My mercy will I keep for Him for evermore, and My covenant shall stand fast with Him.”

Today's Prayer

“What a joy to know that this present world will one day be conquered by You, O Lord!”