Looking to the king for compassion and deliverance for the weak was not naive or wishful thinking, but a hope rooted in the character of the one who had anointed him. The king was viewed as the means by whom blessings came to the people from God and he was expected to uphold divine standards of justice and righteousness. This prayer was not only an acknowledgement of the king, but also expressed a set of expectations and criteria for their leader. May the whole earth be filled with his glory!Īt the inauguration of a king of Israel, the Israelites would offer a prayer like Psalm 72. On the tops of the mountains may it wave May there be abundance of grain in the land I.From oppression and violence he redeems their life,Īnd precious is their blood in his sight.Īnd blessings invoked for him all the day! Hearing God Through the Year – Dallas Willard God’s Wisdom for Navigating Life, Proverbs – Tim Kellerįor the Love of God Vol. My Utmost for His Highest – Oswald Chambers Through the Bible Through the Year – John Stott If you would prefer a hard copy of a Lenten devotional, we have a one copy for each person/family at ELMO of Nicole Martin’s Leaning In, Letting Go: A Lenten Devotional. You can pick up your copy on Sunday morning at the new ELMO Welcome Table or you can order for your kindle online here. You can sign up to receive a daily email or visit the site on your own by clicking on the link above. Beginning on Ash Wednesday, each day’s devotional includes Scripture, art, poetry, music, and a written reflection. This is a beautiful online daily devotional throughout the Lenten season. Over the past few years Tom Haugen has appreciated participating in the Biola University Lent Project. When God is our audience, no one else has to know.” We are invited to fast, serve, and pray not because we’ll be recognized by people, but because of our love for God. Lent can also be about adding in a regular spiritual discipline that helps us flourish as disciples of Jesus for example, reading scripture and spending time in prayer daily.Īs Nicole Martin says in, Leaning In, Letting Go: A Lenten Devotional, “As we enter this season of Lent, Jesus reminds us that he is more concerned about why we lean in than he is about what we let go. However, Lent is not only about giving something up. In both cases, the purpose of fasting is to encourage the believer to use either the time or money from that sacrifice to draw closer to God or contribute to God’s work. Some choose to fast from a specific vice or from a luxury. Aspire-What did you learn about life that you could aspire to, ask for, and act on?Īll over the world, Christians practice some form of fasting for Lent. Admit-What did you learn about yourself for which you could repent?ģ. Adore-What did you learn about God for which you could praise or thank him?Ģ. Three Questions to ask when reading a Biblical text from Tim Keller:ġ. I pray these resources encourage you in your daily time with God in His Word. Here are some daily reading plans I’ve found helpful along with three questions I use when reading Scripture. Colossians 2:6-7Īs we strive to flourish as followers of Jesus Christ at ELMO, I want to encourage each one of us to stay planted in God’s Word daily. So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. This Advent season as we prepare for Christmas, please utilize the reading plan below to keep you in God’s Word daily. A good place to start is Stott’s Sermon on the Mount study to coincide with our sermon series this winter. If you prefer a deeper dive into a smaller portion of Scripture, then I recommend picking up any of Reading the Bible with John Stott guides. If you prefer a Bible reading plan covering a broader scope, Ligonier Ministries has some great plans to consider. This Advent season, please utilize the reading plan below to keep you in God’s Word daily.Īs we say goodbye to 2020, it’s a good time to consider beginning or refreshing your Bible reading plan.
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