This week we continue with readings from Joshua, the Psalms, Matthew's Gospel and Galatians. This week's Memory Verse is 1 Timothy 1:15 - Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners - of whom I am the worst. Have a great week!
TGW – January 31-February 5, 2022
Monday, January 31, 2022 Read Joshua
23:1-11
Joshua reminds the people that God
kept His promises to them. Vs. 3 – God
enabled them to topple the nations; Vs. 7 – His Word is good and brings blessings;
Vs. 11 – God’s kept promises moves them to love the Lord. Pray: Lord, help me be very careful so
that nothing would keep me from giving my love, my heart to You. Amen.
Tuesday, February 1, 2022 Read Joshua
24:1-15
We might title this reading, “The
Choice.” In the opening verses, did you
notice the personal pronoun, “I’? All that
the people experienced, all the blessings they had received, had come from God
alone. Then Joshua gives them a choice –
choose the God that You will serve (should be a “no-brainer,” right?). But for Joshua and his household, they will
serve the Lord, the true God. Pray:
God, thank You for Your many blessings.
Give me joy as I serve You. Amen.
Wednesday, February 2, 2022 Read Psalm 18:1-6
A short but interesting
reading. God as rock means much more
than simply a large rock. This rock is
something like a fortress, a place to flee for protection. Throughout the Psalm, David describes how God
his Rock has delivered him from his enemies.
Pray: Rock of ages, cleft for me, let me hide myself in Thee. Nothing in my hand I bring, simply to Thy
cross I cling. Amen.
Thursday, February 3, 2022 Read Matthew
14:1-12
What a weak and fearful leader is
Herod. He wants to kill John but is
afraid of the people who believe John is a prophet. Then he fears he will look too weak if he fails
to carry out John’s death. The one he should
be afraid of is God for having put the forerunner of Jesus to death! Pray: God, give me courage to speak
Your truth no matter the cost. Amen.
Friday, February 4, 2022 Read
Matthew 14:13-21
Poor Jesus! He doesn’t even have
time to mourn the passing of the Baptizer.
Meanwhile, in this familiar story we find the disciples completely
befuddled – where are we going to find enough food for the people to eat? Jesus
gives them one more reason to look to Him when the situation seems
impossible. Pray: Jesus, help me
keep my eyes firmly focused on You when seemingly impossible problems come my
way. Amen.
Saturday, February 5, 2022 Read Galatians
5:22-33
Some readers don’t get past verse
22. That word “submit” seems too harsh,
too much to ask of a wife. Perhaps a
better way to look at the verses is – wives, love your husbands enough that you
will live for them. Husbands,
love your wives enough to die for them.
This is true love, sacrificial love, the kind of love Jesus has for each
of us. Pray: Jesus, You care for
Your church. Give to us Your gifts of
grace as we come into Your presence tomorrow in worship. Amen.
