Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Day 15: June 27, 2012- Boldness and Trust

Today's all about family.

The generations meet. A legacy is passed on. Luke meets his great grandmother.


Lukey and Great Grandma Hine

And great uncle.

 
Lukey and Great Uncle Dennis


And he'll always be our lovable little frog.

 
Angela, Me, and Luke the froggy

 
Let's read the Bible, little froggy.

The Readings:

Genesis 31:17-32:12, Matthew 10:24-11:6, Psalm 13:1-6, Proverbs 3:16-18

God is always looking out for Jacob. No matter he goes through, even service to a relative that lasts for years. God is always there. So when things get sticky with the in-laws, it's no surprise that God is to the rescue. He helps Jacob escape.
And when the posse from another disgruntled family member comes after him, God will be ready...

Jesus calls his followers to be bold. In the readings today you'll find out just how much of a tough guy Jesus is. No Mr. Rogers character here. Don't expect to be liked. Don't expect to be listened to. Don't expect anything will be any easier on you than it was on Jesus. But it will be good.
And you always wanted to be a tough guy, right? Follow Jesus and you will be the boldest, strongest YOU, you can possibly be. There is no other way to truly live. Don't settle.

David is crying out to God again. You'd think the guy was holed up in caves for years, or something. Oh, wait...wups. David has absolutely good reason to be upset, worried, frustrated, all of the above. An outlaw. Hated by the king. Hunted down by the king's army. Starving, threatened, near death.
Never alone. David comes to the end of his troubles today to say he trusts God. Do you?

Proverbs is talking about wisdom. Yesterday it was more valuable than rubies. Today she's like a woman, delightful, satisfying. All who embrace her hold life; "happy are those who hold her tightly."
For all the company we can desire, none are more valuable than her.




Read along:

http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%2031:17-32:12,%20Matthew%2010:24-11:6,%20Psalm%2013:1-6,%20Proverbs%203:16-18&version=NIV

2 comments:

  1. Thanks for sharing these pictures of Aunt Jeanne and Dennis! I am enjoying following along with "My Son's First Bible". Hugs and blessings. Cousin Kim

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  2. Glad you enjoyed them dropping by! I'm sure we'll have more surprises over the next year. Today, check out Mommy Day! :)
    Hugs and blessings returned,
    John-Peter

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