September 24, 2020
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Today's Bible Verse

Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: James 5:14
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​Memorize this Verse:
14. I A S A Y L H C F T E O T C A L T P O H A H W O I T N O T L

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Today's Bible Reading

September 24, 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 62-64  —  8.0 minutes
Proverbs 30-30  —  6.5 minutes

New Testament
Luke 24:36-44  —  2.0 minutes
Hebrews 13:1-8  —  1.5 minutes

Total Average Read Time — 18.0 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 107:32-37
This portion demonstrates how God’s grace in terms of the environment will rain on the just as well as the unjust, but that some times, what occurs in terms of water needs and productivity, is the result of sin and wickedness. Such was the case with God’s people, Israel. Yes, we often experience what we do because of what we have done or not done. As Solomon learned long ago (II Chronicles 7:14), the One Who will “heal our land” is the One to Whom we must come with all of our hearts, and “turn from our wicked ways.”

1. The congregation should praise Him – verse 32
2. The changes He brings because of our wickedness – verses 33-34
3. The good consequences when we repent – verses 35-37

Lands and nations suffer because of the sin and disobedience of the people. Proverbs 14:34 says “Righteousness exalteth a nation; but sin is a reproach to any people.” God’s patience is remarkable, for we have sinned greatly against Him and His commandments. But, in spite of prosperity and economic growth, God will bring His judgment upon us if we do not repent.
Verse for Meditation:​ Verse 32 – “Let them exalt Him also in the congregation of the people, and praise Him in the assembly of the elders.”

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Today's Prayer

“We praise You, Lord, for Your longsuffering and kindness to us, in spite of our sin and disobedience; we acknowledge our sins to You, and repent of them before You.”

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