January 4
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Today's Bible Verse

But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city. Hebrews 11:16
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​Memorize this Verse: (Cover the verse text and using just the first letters of each word try to recite the entire passage.)
16. B N T D A B C T I A H W G I N A T B C T G F H H P F T A C

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Today's Bible Reading

​January 4

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
Genesis 9-11  —  8.0 minutes
Psalms 4  —  2.0 minutes

New Testament
Matthew 2:13-23  —  3.5 minutes
Acts 2:22-47  —  6.0 minutes

Total Average Read Time — 19.5 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 3:1-8
David was facing great trials and opposition – people were saying that he was beyond hope and help. No believer is beyond HOPE! The Lord “sustained” him and became to him all that he needed. Consider the following:

1. His concern over what others were saying – verses 1-2
2. His confidence was in the Lord – verse 3
3. His cry was heard – verses 4-6
4. His contentment in the midst of it all – verses 7-8

God’s “blessing,” David said, “is upon Thy people.” God wants to bless us more than we want to receive it!
Verse for Meditation:​ Verse 3 – “But Thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.”

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Today's Prayer

“Thank You, Lord, for Your protection and blessing.”

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