January 7
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Today's Bible Verse

For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. Luke 11:10
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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.)
10. F E O T A R A H T S F A T H T K I S B O

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Today's Bible Reading

​January 7

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 18-20  —  8.0 minutes
Psalms 7  —  3.5 minutes

New Testament
Matthew 4:1-11  —  2.5 minutes
Acts 4:23-37  —  4.0 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 5:7-12
David’s worship was rooted in the character of God. He saw the wickedness around him, and he learned to leave it with the Lord. In Romans 12:17-21 we learn that vengeance is the Lord’s responsibility, not ours.

1. The reasons he was motivated to prayer – verse 7
2. The righteousness we need – verse 8
3. The rebellion of the wicked must be handled by God alone – verses 9-10
4. The rejoicing comes by trusting in the Lord – verses 11-12

God has promised (v. 12) to “bless the righteous” – trust Him! We “rejoice” in Him because He is the One Who defends us!
Verse for Meditation: Verse 11 – “But let all those that put their trust in Thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because Thou defendest them: let them also that love Thy name be joyful in Thee.”

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Today's Prayer

“Help me, Lord, to leave unresolved conflicts and difficult circumstances in Your hands, never seeking revenge or vindication for myself.”

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