September 8, 2020
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Today's Bible Verse

Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me. Psalms 138:7

​Memorize this Verse:
​7. T I W I T M O T T W R M T S S F T H A T W O M E A T R H S S M

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Today's Bible Reading

September 8, 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
Isaiah 21-23  —  8.0 minutes
Proverbs 22:1-16  —  3.0 minutes

New Testament
Luke 22:24-30  —  1.5 minutes
Hebrews 5  —  3.5 minutes

Total Average Read Time — 16.0 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

Psalm 105:28-36
The plagues of Egypt struck directly into the heart of the Egyptian religious system. The gods of Egypt were being attacked, and the power of the one true God was being demonstrated in a spectacular way. When Israel went into Egypt and began to experience such terrible hardship and suffering, they had no idea at the time as to what God was going to do. Our lives and circumstances are often mysteries to us – we do not see the hand of the Lord in what is taking place. But “all things” are being worked after the “counsel of His will (Ephesians 1:11),” and “all things” come from Him, are being worked by Him, and have their ultimate goal in bringing glory to Him (Romans 11:36).

1. The darkness God sent – verse 28
2. The disaster of the water – verse 29
3. The differences he caused in those judgments – verses 30-31
4. The dropping of hail and fire – verse 32
5. The desolation of the environment – verse 33
6. The declarations that brought the plagues – verse 34
7. The devouring of the land – verse 35
8. The death of the firstborn – verse 36

The Lord made it clear who is the God of the whole earth! His miraculous power was clearly demonstrated, and He received all the glory and praise. What a lesson for all of us today!
Verse for Meditation:​ Verse 36 – “He smote also all the firstborn in their land, the chief of all their strength.”

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Today's Prayer

“Thank You, Lord, that Your plan for my life is designed to bring You glory and praise; when things are difficult for me, help me to trust You to fulfill Your plan and purpose.”

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