August 21, 2020
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Today's Bible Verse
And said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh? Matthew 19:5
Memorize this Verse:
5. A S F T C S A M L F A M A S C T H W A T T S B O F
Memorize this Verse:
5. A S F T C S A M L F A M A S C T H W A T T S B O F
Today's Bible Reading
August 21, 2020
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 Esther 2 — 7.5 minutes Proverbs 15:18-33 — 3.0 minutes New Testament Luke 19:28-38 — 2.5 minutes Titus 2:11-15 — 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:
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Today's Meditation - Psalms
Psalm 102:6-10
The misery of the psalmist is described as the animals of the desert and the loneliness and insignificance of the sparrow. In Matthew 10:29 our Lord told us that even that sparrow that falls to the ground is known to Him. He was being attacked by his enemies and speaks about his desperate state. He was fully aware that behind it all was the judgment of the Lord, the One Who lifts us up, but Who also casts us down. May we learn the lesson of trusting Him always, and knowing that the afflictions we face in life, are often intended by our Lord to strengthen us, not to defeat us.
Verse for Meditation: Verse 10 – “Because of Thine indignation and Thy wrath: for Thou hast lifted me up, and cast me down.”
The misery of the psalmist is described as the animals of the desert and the loneliness and insignificance of the sparrow. In Matthew 10:29 our Lord told us that even that sparrow that falls to the ground is known to Him. He was being attacked by his enemies and speaks about his desperate state. He was fully aware that behind it all was the judgment of the Lord, the One Who lifts us up, but Who also casts us down. May we learn the lesson of trusting Him always, and knowing that the afflictions we face in life, are often intended by our Lord to strengthen us, not to defeat us.
- The isolation of the afflicted – verse 6
- The insignificance of the afflicted – verse 7
- The impact of his enemies – verse 8
- The intensity of his pain – verse 9
- The indignation of the Lord – verse 10
Verse for Meditation: Verse 10 – “Because of Thine indignation and Thy wrath: for Thou hast lifted me up, and cast me down.”
Today's Prayer
“When Your chastening comes, O Lord, help me to understand that You love me and only desire my good in it all.”
Prayer Center
As Christians, we are called to prayer. Please use the resources below to encourage you in your daily prayer time.
As Christians, we are called to prayer. Please use the resources below to encourage you in your daily prayer time.