Day 223: Psalms 88-89; Romans 10
by Jonathan Merki on August 10th, 2023
I'm not always sure why, but often on days such as this, I am drawn to a phrase, or a verse, so that is where I stay for a moment. What you read will be familiar. That is not a bad thing. Perhaps you need to be reminded of God's gracious pursuit...for yourself, for your loved one, for the lost one you have been lifting in prayer, or the rebellious one whose wandering is causing you grief. "And Isa... Read More
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Day 222: Psalms 85-87; Romans 9
by Jonathan Merki on August 9th, 2023
"That is, it is not the children by physical descent who are God’s children, but the children of the promise are considered to be the offspring." (Romans 9:8, CSB)Children of the promise...don't you love that phrase? Child of wonder, child of grace, child of love...all of these 'labels' come to mind. Today I am reminded who I am, who you are in Him. This reminds me of the apostle John in his prolo... Read More
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Day 221: Psalms 80-84; Romans 8
by Jonathan Merki on August 8th, 2023
Anyone who knows me knows that Romans 8 is one of my frequent 'go to' Scripture passages. It is a goldmine of spiritual encouragement, loaded with promise and persistent in the call to holy living. The first word is 'no condemnation' and the last 'no separation.' In between we are reminded of who we are...not slaves, but daughters and sons. We are reminded of our privilege...intimacy with Abba Fat... Read More
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Day 220: Psalms 77-79; Romans 7
by Jonathan Merki on August 7th, 2023
"Has God forgotten to be gracious? Has he in anger withheld his compassion?" the Psalmist asks in Psalm 77:9 (CSB). The answer comes at length in Psalm 78, recounting the history of Israel's rebellion and God's grace and compassion, ending with the implied promise to David's house of an eternal monarchy (we know this is through Jesus, King of kings). Romans 7 recounts that struggle with inbred sin... Read More
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Day 219: Psalms 75-76; Romans 6
by Jonathan Merki on August 6th, 2023
"Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? God forbid!" (Romans 6:1b-2a, KJV)So we memorized the Scripture as children. It begs the question of overcoming. Romans 7 will deal with the battle we face with sin, while Romans 8 gives the ultimate answer: the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus sets us free. Beyond doubt, E. M. Bounds is correct in his assessment of this journey to Spirit-life and Sp... Read More
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Day 218: Psalms 75-76; Romans 6
by Jonathan Merki on August 5th, 2023
How powerful the imagery of Romans 6! Freed from the power of sin's slavery, we have been buried with Christ in baptism (dying to sin) and raised to a new life, slaves of grace. The irony of this slavery is the pure freedom it offers. We are free from judgment, free from guilt, free from shame. We are free to live our best lives. We have this hope: eternal life. For the just desert of sin is etern... Read More
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