I’m going to do something a bit different today in my “Coffee with the Lord” post…
Some of you are aware that a number of years ago I developed a Bible reading plan I entitled “Necessary Food” based upon Job’s words in Job 23:12 (“I have treasured the words of His mouth more than my necessary food!”) Using the plan you read a passage from each of the main parts of the Bible daily (Old Testament historical, poetic, prophetic, the Gospels/Acts, and the epistles) and following it you finish the Bible in a year. I journal during my time of “Coffee with the Lord” and some of those comments are developed further into my “Coffee with the Lord” posts…
Well today I thought I’d just give you a sample of today’s journaling using the “Necessary Food” passages for today – May 4. Hope they’re a blessing!
Numbers 20
The challenge grumbling people pose to a spiritual leader! Frustration and anger surface and can lead to unrighteous and disobedient responses to divine direction. God honored his leader Moses before the malcontents, but punished him for his disobedience – sad consequences! An important lesson for spiritual leaders – manage your emotions!
Psalm 73
When you don’t understand why the arrogant wicked prosper, go to the sanctuary – God will help you gain perspective!
Jeremiah 35
The Rechabites, living as a sojourners in Jerusalem, yet honoring the legacy and heritage of their spiritual forebearers! Seems to me an Important message for us in the time we live with its temptations and challenges to compromise our spiritual heritage and godly values!
Mark 12:13-27
People have spiritual questions – some are honorable and genuine, others not – God knows their heart and motives of people. He can provide discernment and appropriate answers! Look to Him – look to His word for direction and appropriate responses!
2 Corinthians 8:1-7
Generosity and compassion – a wonderful “grace gift” among godly people! I’ve seen it expressed over and over again over the years! It purges self-interest and greed from the human heart! It is the transformative power of God at work in the human heart! Oh may we see expressions of it more often among God’s people!
Oh, and if you’d like a free pdf copy of “Necessary Food” for your Bible reading, just e-mail me at leroybartel@gmail.com and I’ll send you a copy.
Coffee With The Lord 