Daily Meditations on the Bible / We stand with Israel
The righteousness of the blameless makes their paths straight,
but the wicked are brought down by their own wickedness.
Summary: Repetition is something that we find in Proverbs repeatedly. One reason is that repetition is a teaching tool. Another reason is that there are subtle differences in each iteration that illuminate another aspect of truth.
Continue reading “Proverbs 11:5 — The Paths We Trod”
Wealth is worthless in the day of wrath,
but righteousness delivers from death.
Summary: When God talks to us through his Word, he has to couch his message in terms that we can understand.
Continue reading “Proverbs 11:4 — Check-In Time”
The fear of the Lord adds length to life,
but the years of the wicked are cut short.
Summary: This proverb addresses the question, “How long will I live?” We all seem to want more life, but the question we have to ask ourselves is, “What does God mean by ‘life’?” As always, God’s perspective is a bit different than ours.
Continue reading “Proverbs 10:27 — The Elixir of Life”
Trust in the Lord with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways submit to him,
and he will make your paths straight.
Summary: Today’s meditation is a personal reflection on life and faith.
Continue reading “Proverbs 3: 5-6 — The Path”
My son, do not forget my teaching,
but keep my commands in your heart,
for they will prolong your life many years
and bring you peace and prosperity.
Summary: Solomon demonstrates the wisdom that God has given him by modeling excellent communication techniques in these two verses.
Continue reading “Proverbs 3: 1-2 — Good Communication”
To him [Jesus] be glory both now and forever! Amen.
Summary: As Peter signs off his letter to us, he also demonstrates one more aspect of Christian life that we should emulate. We need to remember that Jesus gets the glory. Always. Both now and forever.
Continue reading “2 Peter 3:18b — Sincerely, Peter”
But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Summary: We are at the end of Peter’s letter. This is a good time to do a quick review of what Peter wrote to us.
Continue reading “2 Peter 3:18a — Jesus is Coming”
…so that you may not be carried away by the error of the lawless and fall from your secure position.
Summary: Peter warns us against letting our guard down.
Continue reading “2 Peter 3:17b — Spiritual Risk”
Therefore, dear friends, since you have been forewarned, be on your guard…
…the day of the Lord will come like a thief. (2 Peter 3:10)
Summary: Peter wants us to know what Jesus told him, that the day of the Lord’s return will be a surprise. Now we have to figure out what to do with that information.
Continue reading “2 Peter 3:17a Pt VI — Surprise!”
Therefore, dear friends, since you have been forewarned, be on your guard…
…the present heavens and earth are reserved for fire, being kept for the day of judgment and destruction of the ungodly. (2 Peter 3:7)
Summary: Peter warns us that the earth will end in fire as God cleans up this creation and prepares for the new one.
Continue reading “2 Peter 3:17a Pt V — The End”