TGW – Dec. 27-Jan. 1, 2022
Monday, December 27, 2021 Read Joshua
6:15-27
“Everything unfolds as the Lord
had promised. The old spiritual, ‘Joshua
Fought the Battle at Jericho,’ doesn’t place the emphasis on where it
belongs. The Lord fought the battle of
Jericho while Joshua and Israel took the gift.” (The People’s Bible, page
100). Pray: Lord, forgive me when
I doubt Your promises. Give me faith to
take You at Your Word. Amen.
Tuesday, December 28, 2021 Read
Joshua 7:1-15
Note that although Achan took some
of the devoted things, God punishes all the people of Israel. It reminds us that if a person were to break
only one commandment, that person has broken all of them. We consider Joshua a great hero of the
faith. But he is not above being reprimanded
by God. God, help me live a life
of repentance and faith before You.
Amen.
Wednesday, December 29, 2021 Read Psalm 11:1-7
We don’t know for sure the
occasion of when this psalm was written.
But it seems that Israel is suffering persecution and the people advise
David to flee. David reminds the people
that all is under God’s control. He who
will vanquish the enemies is worthy of thanksgiving and praise. Pray: Lord, help me not to despair when
evil seems to have its way. Have Your
way in this world and in my life. Amen.
Thursday, December 30, 2021
Read
Matthew 11:1-19
See verses 18 & 19 again. According to the critics, John seemed too
stern and judgement oriented and Jesus much too merciful to those who only
deserved judgement. There is nothing
Jesus can do to appease the religious elites.
Pray: Jesus, even though I am a sinner, thank You for being my
friend, a friend willing to rescue me from sin and death. Amen.
Friday, December 31, 2021 Read Matthew
11:20-30
Read verses 28-30 slowly. This season of the year at time seems to be a
mad rush that leaves us exhausted. How
wonderful this invitation from Jesus. Pray:
Jesus, You are gentle. Your Words
comfort. Jesus, You are humble - even to
the point of death, even death on a cross.
Receive my grateful praise this day.
Amen.
Saturday, January 1, 2020 Read
Galatians 4:1-7
Happy New Year! Why did Jesus come
into this world? Verses 4 and 5 tell us why.
Jesus lived under the Law in our place, keeping it perfectly. Then He suffers the punishment we deserved
for failing to keep the Law ourselves.
Now, those who place their faith alone in Jesus, receive a wonderful inheritance,
“the full rights of sons.” Pray:
Lord, bless and keep me and my family and friends in Your care in this new
year. Amen.
