November 20
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Today's Bible Verse

In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 1 Thessalonians 5:18

​Memorize this Verse: (Cover the verse text and using just the first letters of each word try to recite the entire passage.)
​18. I E T G T F T I T W O G I C J C Y

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Today's Bible Reading

November 20, 2020
Old Testament
Daniel 1-2  —  7.5 minutes
Job 18  —  3.5 minutes

New Testament
John 12:20-36  —  4.0 minutes
1 John 5:13-21  —  2.5 minutes

Total Average Read Time — 17.5 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 126:1-6
This psalm speaks powerfully about the hope of the children of Israel and their trust in the promises of the Lord. It speaks of the “captivity of Zion” and reminds the Jewish people of what it was like during the Babylonian captivity. When the Lord brought them back to the land under the leadership of the governor, Zerubbabel, and the high priest, Joshua, their sorrow turned to joy, and their hearts could sing again. We are reminded that those who “sow in tears” have the promise that one day they shall “reap in joy.” All the sufferings of this life are not worthy to be compared with the glory that God has promised to His people (Romans 8:18-25).

1. The turning of the captivity – verses 1, 4
2. The tongue of His people singing again – verse 2
3. The things which the Lord has done – verse 3
4. The tears that will turn to joy – verse 5
5. The treasures that precious seed will bring – verse 6

Verses 5-6 are great verses to memorize and to remember when we are going through difficult times. The “tears” of today can easily be turned into the “rejoicing” of tomorrow.
Verse for Meditation: Verse 6 – “He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.”

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Today's Prayer

“Thank You, Lord, that You can turn my sorrow into joy, and that You have promised to deliver and bless.”

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