My husband and I are committed to reading through the Bible in one year. We have a schedule of texts that our pastor provided. We read out loud to each other, two selections in the morning and two selections in the evening.
Currently we are reading a chapter from Exodus and a chapter from Acts in the morning. In the evening we read passages from Psalms and Proverbs.
The Bible is consistent. It demonstrates God’s holiness, righteousness, justice and love. The people in the Bible have human failings. Their sins are recorded transparently.
Woven through the human story is a message of love and redemption. The Bible records God’s plan of redemption from promise to fulfillment.
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. John 3:16-17
When we seek God and confess our sins, he hears us.
For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. Romans 10:13
God enables us to live a life of peace and joy.
You make known to me the path of life;
in your presence there is fullness of joy;
at your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Psalm 16:11
Do you know the story of Queen Esther? Esther was courageous in taking steps to save her people from the plot of Haman. Mordecai motivated Esther to take action, and Esther asked her people to pray. The people prayed and called out to God. He heard their cry. Today God’s deliverance of the Jewish people in Persia is remembered. Today is the celebration of Purim.
This post is shared with the Five Minute Friday writing community. Todays prompt is: ENABLE I’m also linking up with Heart Encouragement.
Ah, now I understand why Costco had hamantash for sale in their bakery section! My husband thought they looked tasty and he bought some. But we had to look up their history ;). I’m so glad God’s plan enables us to live vibrant lives now!
I love how the Bible fits together although it was written over so many years and by so many authors. As we read through we can see common themes and that God is always the same. I’ve just finished a study on the book of Esther and it is one of my favourites.
So true! God’s Word consistently tells of God’s grace and faithfulness, and how he enables us to live for him. Thanks for sharing such simple truth. Happy Purim! From your neighbor at FMF#22
Kym, thanks for visiting. Have a blessed weekend!
Esther is one of my faves!
Happy Purim and a blessed weekend!