After many plagues and wandering, and the Israelites made it into the promised land, the land they were told would be theirs long before they actually took it. So much wandering. So much waiting.
And then, as they were getting ready to REALLY go, this week we kept reading “Be strong and courageous,” “Love the Lord your God,” and to keep His commands, over and over.
He was with them. He wanted them to have victory. He wanted to give them victory… and He wanted them to just STAY TRUE.
How often can we use this ourselves in life? I know I sure can. Hold these in your heart— and in your head, too:
- Be strong and courageous.
- Love the Lord your God.
- Keep His commands.
And, since many of us have the benefit of knowing the New Testament and trusting Jesus, I’ll go ahead and add this one: Accept His forgiveness… because we all make mistakes and need forgiveness.
There is most definitely some tough stuff to read in here… we launched right into it in Genesis and Judges isn’t going to get any easier. I am so glad to be reading it alongside you and I am so glad to be reading it with the knowledge of the love of our God and the knowledge of the love of Christ. I hope you feel the same way.
In terms of reading, in general, this week I added a new section to my journaling. I added a prayers section where, after writing my observations in the reading I write out prayers that are on my mind. It had been a fantastic way to start my day and to pray right after reading His Word. I thought I’d mention it here in the event any of you might benefit from the idea.
I hope the reading is still going well for each of you.
Here’s the week 6 Bible 180 reading schedule:
Please do let me know you are still with me and how you are doing in the comments. Your notes are such an encouragement to me each week. Thank you SO much for reading with me.
In Love,
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