Sept. 16: Read Psalm 128
Has walking with God meant only blessing?
What does Matthew 5:4 say about this?
"In God's economy even those who mourn are blessed. the Greek word translated 'blessed' in Matthew 5:4 beautifully expresses the essense of the blessed life. "Biblically, one is pronounced blessed when God is present and involved in his life. The hand of God is at work directing all his affairs for a divine purpose, and thus, in a sense such a person lived coram Deo (before the face of God). Sometimes the circumstances of our suffering may not change, but the circumstances of our hearts are changed in midst of them through a keen sense of God's presence and a lively perception in His activity.
Blessedness describes the condition of a person who reveres God, steeps their life in Him, and follows His ways. He/she doesn't just look to God in spiritual or religious matters. They look to Him in every matter. He's not just the most important part of her life, He is her life. The result of this divine invasion is that the life operates overall at optimum earth satisfaction, joy, and purpose and without the crushing burdens of self-glory and sin. In other words, their life actually works." (Beth Moore, Stepping Up pg. 99)
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Sept. 17: Read Revelation 22
Verse 8 is a strong warning against idolatry (worshiping anything other than God). Definitions of worship include adore, love or admire inordinately. What are the things in your life that you are tempted to worship other than God?
Sept. 18: Read Luke 1
In verse 38, Mary says, "I am the Lords servant, may it be to me as you have said". Scary thing to say. Have you ever had yes to God to a scary thing?
Sept. 19: Read Luke 2
Even Jesus had to increase in wisdom. What does that mean for us? What are some ways that we can?
Sept. 20: Read Luke 3 and Psalm 130
Take some time and think about Psalm 130:7. Write about what that means to you!
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this is some awesome stuff right here. I kind of interepreted it as: If you follow his rules and love him and his people, he will bless you. Praise him if you win (in life), praise him if you lose (in life).
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