Today´s reading:
OT: Job 1-3
NT: I Corinthians 14:1-17
Ps: Psalm 37:12-29
Pr: Proverbs 21:25-26
Today´s notable verse:
“Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will depart. The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away; may the name of the LORD be praised.”
Job 1:20 (NIV)
Amazing that, in the midst of such suffering and loss, Job’s example is one of surrender to the soverignity of God. I wonder how often our response is even but a shadow of his, in the face of but a fraction of his suffering?
So it is with you. Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, try to excel in gifts that build up the church.
I Corinthians 14:12 (NIV)
Here, Paul gives a great reminder that we are given gifts and abilities – in this case, specifically, Spiritual gifts – for the purpose of the edification of the church and to the glory of God, not for our own edification or glory.
The wicked borrow and do not repay, but the righteous give generously;
Psalm 37:21 (NIV)
Wow, ouch! Talk about a reminder truly to leave no debt outstanding…
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