TGW – Jan. 10-15, 2022
Monday, January 10, 2022 Read Joshua
8:10-29
See verse 18 again – how easy it
would have been for Joshua to have said, “Really, Lord?” But Joshua obeys and
takes God at His Word and Ai, his army and city are thoroughly destroyed. Israel wins a mighty victory, orchestrated by
the Lord. Pray: As Joshua followed
Your instructions, help me, God, to do Your will too. Amen.
Tuesday, January 11, 2022 Read Joshua
8:30-35
“This event rededicates the people
to the covenant and announces to those in the Promised Land that God has come
to claim the land. The Law is written in
stone to remind the people it has not gone away.” (Lutheran Study Bible, page 354). Pray: Lord, as Your covenant was reestablished
with Israel, so let me rejoice in the New Covenant You have given to me through
Christ Jesus. Amen.
Wednesday, January 12, 2022 Read Psalm 13:1-6
Ever find yourself becoming
impatient? That is the temptation David felt.
Yet, he does not let such feelings get the best of him. He teaches us an important lesson. In times of despair, keep on trusting in the
Lord who promises to work all things for our good, His dear children. Pray: Forgive me, O Lord, when I fail
to trust in Your promises. You hear me
when I pray. Receive my praise this
day. Amen.
Thursday, January 13, 2022 Read Matthew 12:38-50
Important – a demand for miracles
is prior evidence that no miracle will be believed. Jesus’ response points to the greatest
miracle of all – and one that the Pharisees will reject as well. Pray: Dear Father, thank You for
claiming me as Your child, a brother or sister of Jesus. Amen.
Friday, January 14, 2022 Read
Matthew 13:1-17
This familiar parable drives home
an important point – it teaches us how the Gospel takes root in us and yields
great blessings. It is impossible to
have God’s Word take root in a calloused heart.
Pray: Jesus, keep me safe in Your Word so that my eyes see and my
ears hear of Your wondrous love for me.
Amen.
Saturday, January 15, 2022 Read
Galatians 4:21-31
Abraham took matters into his own
hands, so to speak, when Hagar gave birth to Ishmael. This displeased God who made Abraham wait 14
years before Isaac was born. A person
trying to save themselves will suffer God’s wrath for no one can live the
perfect life required by God. A person
who trusts in God alone for salvation is a free child of God. Pray: Lord, let me rejoice in the Gospel
of Jesus for in Him I have salvation and life eternal. Amen.
