July 24
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Today's Bible Verse

Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:5-6

Memorize this Verse:
Cover the verse text and using just the first letters of each word try to recite the entire passage.
5. T I T L W A T H A L N U T O U
​6. I A T W A H A H S D T P

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Today's Bible Reading

July 24
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 30-33  —  7.5 minutes
Psalms 149  —  1.5 minutes

New Testament
Luke 12:35-48  —  4.0 minutes
2 Thessalonians 3:6-13  —  2.0 minutes

Total Average Read Time — 15.0 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 89:30-37
The children of Israel have sinned against the Lord greatly, and have been judged for it on numerous occasions. Many people believe that they have been officially removed by God for their sin and disobedience and that now the church has replaced Israel. Paul tells us clearly in Romans 11:1-2, that such is NOT the case! God has never forsaken His people Israel, and will never do so in the future! In spite of their sin and rebellion, their salvation is based on His covenant, not their performance. Praise the Lord for that truth! It applies to both Jew and Gentile who expect forgiveness and eternal life.

1. The disobedience of God’s people – verses 30-31
2. The decision to judge them – verse 32
3. The duration of God’s covenant – verses 33-34
4. The denial that God would ever lie – verse 35
5. The dependability of God’s covenant – verses 36-37

What a wonderful reminder to all of us of the character and promise of God! He will keep His Word! And, Israel will never cease to exist as a nation before Him (Jeremiah 31:35-37).
Verse for Meditation:​ Verse 33 – “Nevertheless My lovingkindness will I not utterly take from him, nor suffer My faithfulness to fail.”

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Today's Prayer

“May I always remember that You are the faithful God, and You will never forsake me.”