September 23, 2020
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Today's Bible Verse

Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. Matthew 24:35
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​Memorize this Verse:
35. H A E S P A B M W S N P A

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Today's Bible Reading

September 23, 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 59-61  —  7.5 minutes
Proverbs 29:15-27  —  2.5 minutes

New Testament
Luke 24:28-35  —  2.0 minutes
Hebrews 12:14-29  —  4.0 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 107:22-31
The graphic description of the “stormy wind” and how the most experienced sailor will “stagger” under the turbulence of a storm, reminds us again of how much we need the Lord! The awesome power of the ocean itself is indeed a reminder of how great God is. It is the God of creation Who brings the “calm” and causes those in the storm to be glad and relieved. Very graphic! Many of our troubles are like that storm and we cry out for deliverance. The Lord is the One Who will bring the “calm” back into our lives.

1. The sacrifices of thanksgiving that the Lord desires – verse 22
2. The sight of the ocean that reveals the Lord’s power – verses 23-24
3. The storm which the Lord brings – verse 25
4. The soul that is troubled by the storm – verse 26
5. The staggering in the midst of the storm – verse 27
6. The salvation they receive – verse 28
7. The stillness which the Lord can bring – verse 29
8. The safety that results – verse 30
9. The speaking of the Lord’s goodness – verse 31

No doubt about it – the storms in our lives can be calmed by the mighty power of the Lord!
Verse for Meditation:​ Verse 29 – “He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still.”

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Today's Prayer

“I praise You, Lord, for the way You bring peace to my troubled soul, and restore the calm in my life.”

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