TGW – Jan. 17-22, 2022
Monday, January 17, 2022 Read Joshua
9:1-15
Many are the people taken
advantage of who failed to do their “due diligence.” Do you suppose that if Joshua had taken a
moment to consult with the Lord, that he might have learned of this deception? Not only that, this agreement saved the
Hivites from being destroyed (Ex. 23:28-33).
Pray: Holy Spirit, remind me to seek Your counsel and help before making
important decisions. Amen.
Tuesday, January 18, 2022 Read Joshua
9:16-27
Did the people have every right to
be upset with Joshua? Indeed they did! We expect our leaders to be thorough in
their work. To save face, Joshua makes
the deceivers servants and workers. How
might the decision have turned out differently if first Joshua made the matter
the subject of prayer? Pray: Lord, help me to mean it when I pray, “Thy
will be done.” Amen.
Wednesday, January 19, 2022 Read: Psalm 15:1-5
A short reading which gives you
much to ponder. David describes what
righteous living looks like. As children
of God, we seek to live our lives in obedience to His Word. But what do we do when we fail? Pray:
Father, although I try, I fail to live as You want. Forgive me for….
Thursday, January 20, 2022 Read Matthew
13:18-23
Here’s some important instruction
for missionaries, pastors and those who share Jesus with others. Not all will be receptive to hearing the good
news of God’s love in Christ. Read vs,
23 again. What joy there is when the
Word produces fruit of faith in another person!
Pray: Lord, may Your Word not return void but always accomplish
what You will. Amen.
Friday, January 21, 2022 Read
Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
Here we have the Parable of the Weeds
and explanation. Jesus makes several
important points. Despite what some say,
there is an evil one, the devil, whose mission is to turn people into “weeds.” Also, there will be a judgement of the living
and the dead, just as we confess in the Creed.
Pray: God, strengthen my faith so that I not fall to the devil’s
temptations. Amen.
Saturday, January 22, 2022 Read
Galatians 5:1-15
Look at vs. 4 again: We do not
please God by trying hard to keep the Law or living the best life we can. We please God when we trust Christ Jesus who
alone makes us right with God. That is
real freedom. Pray: Lord, help me
to live my neighbors as I love myself.
Fill my heart with Your love tomorrow at worship. Amen.
