TGW – March 7-12,
2022
Monday, March 7, 2022 Read
Genesis 3:14-23
Of vs. 15, Martin Luther wrote: “This
passage contains in itself everything noble and glorious that is to be found anywhere
in the Scriptures.” Adam and Eve fail to
listen to God, eat of the forbidden fruit, and plunge the world into sin. Satan’s victory is short lived. Jesus will come to destroy the devil’s work
and grant eternal life to all who believe in Him. Pray: Lord, equip me with “the sword of
the Spirit,” Your Holy Word, to turn back the devil’s temptations. Amen.
Tuesday, March 8, 2022 Read
Genesis 4:1-8
Eve discovers the joy of holding
her baby in her arms. But then our
reading takes a terrible turn. Cain’s
offering, given with a selfish heart, is unacceptable to God. And Cain can’t stand it when his brother’s
offering is received. Cain lures Abel to
a place where it’s just the two of them.
But as his parents learned, you can’t hide from God. Pray: God, you know all things, even my
secret sins. Forgive me and restore a
right relationship with You. Amen.
Wednesday, March 9, 2022 Read Psalm
25
Like so many of the Psalms, this
one makes an excellent prayer. Here
David prays for a faith that trusts in the Lord’s guidance and grace. “Show me your ways…guide me in your truth…my
hope is in You all day long.” Pray:
Lord, Your will is good and right for me.
Help me to keep Your commands for they are Your will for my life. Amen.
Thursday, March 10, 2022 Read
Matthew 17:14-23
Jesus shows a rare sign of anger
and frustration at his disciples. They
struggle in their own strength to cast out the demon instead of remembering
Jesus’ word (see Matt. 10:8). Still, the
man’s prayer is answered – Jesus will have mercy on this poor, demon-possessed
son. Pray: Lord, today I approach
Your throne of grace to find mercy in my time of need. Lord, help me with…
Friday, March 11, 2022 Read
Matthew 17-24-27
A short reading packed with much
to ponder. Jesus’s question to Peter is
to establish that He, as God’s Son, should not have to pay the tax – sons are
exempt. But Jesus will pay anyway. In comparison to others, the miracle is often
overlooked. Can you imagine what went
through Peter’s mind as he opened the mouth of the fish and found the coin? Pray:
Jesus, You are amazing! Help me to remember that nothing is impossible for You. Hear my prayer about my impossible situation…
Saturday, March 12, 2022 Read Ephesians
2:1-10
Grace – God’s undeserved favor given
to sinful man. Faith – The gift that
gives all people the ability to receive God’s gracious forgiveness and
love. If you haven’t, memorize verses 8
& 9.
Pray: Lord, remind me to
give thanks for Your grace as I worship You this weekend. Amen.
