April Twentieth

Today’s One Year Bible Reading…

Joshua 21:1-22:20 * Luke 20:1-26

Psalm 89:1-13 * Proverbs 13:15-16

‎"Not a single one of all the good promises the LORD had given to the family of Israel was left unfulfilled. Everything He had spoken came true."

Joshua 21:45

Today we see the evidence that the promises of God within our lives will always come to pass. Reading of Israel finally being settled in their lands after a long journey of seemingly impossible promises being fulfilled should give us great confidence in the faithfulness of God’s Words and works within our lives.

"So the LORD gave to Israel all the land He had sworn to give their ancestors, and they took possession of it and settled there. And the LORD gave them rest on every side, just as He had solemnly promised their ancestors. None of their enemies could stand against them, for the LORD helped them conquer all their enemies."

(Joshua 21:43-45)

Seeing God’s past faithfulness should give us a boldness and confidence in our own days, knowing we can trust in Him to be a mighty and faithful Conqueror of all that lies ahead of us. May our lives be spent walking steady in God's unfailing words.

"A person with good sense is respected... Wise people think before they act, fools don't, and even brag about their foolishness."

(Proverbs 13:15, 16)

Whether it’s gathering together in a mob-mentality of assumption and anger like we saw in Joshua today or trying to fight against the authority of Jesus like we saw in Luke, I pray we would instead be filled with the steadiness that comes from the good sense of following after the faithful promises of God. We find such rest and relief in our lives when we remember that nothing is ever dependent upon us! God is the promise Speaker, promise Keeper, and promise Deliverer. He will bring to pass all the plans and promises that He has ever spoken over our lives. We just need to look to Him in faith, trust, and obedience, knowing every moment of surety and authority we could ever need is found within His truthful Words.

"Teacher, they said, "We know that You speak and teach what is right and are not influenced by what others think. You teach the way of God truthfully."

(Luke 20:21)

Our God isn’t worried about what others think, say, or do. He’s not concerned that there may be an enemy or an opponent who can keep His plans, purposes, or promises from being accomplished. Our God alone is mighty, powerful, and strong to save. His authoritative Words of promise and protection give us the confidence we need to continue to march in the direction of resting, settling, and conquering for the sake of His Kingdom. None can stand against Him, and all will fall silent before Him.

"They were amazed by His answer and they became silent."

(Luke 20:26)

I pray today we would be in awe of our mighty, promise-fulfilling God, and that every word we speak would be given over in praise of the One who rules oceans, calms storms, and has captured the awe and wonder of every heavenly heart.

"I will sing of the LORD's unfailing love forever! Young and old will hear of Your faithfulness... The highest angelic powers stand in awe of God... You rule the oceans.

You subdue their storm-tossed waves."

Psalm 89:1, 7, 9

What stood out to you from today’s Bible reading?