Day 217: Psalms 73-74; Romans 5
by Jonathan Merki on August 4th, 2023
"Yet I am always with you;you hold my right hand." (Psalm 73:23, CSB)What great consolation there is in the image of a child taking a walk holding onto Father God's hand. God, holding my right hand...that is favor and security from the One in Whom I am totally and ultimately secure. Just this thought brought someone to tears this week with whom I was speaking. In their present journey they are fac... Read More
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Day 216: Psalms 70-72; Romans 4
by Jonathan Merki on August 3rd, 2023
Could you imagine a religion that depended on our good works alone? Actually, I am quite certain you can. These have made their presence know in our world, and not in ways that are convincing concerning the common good of humanity. You can also picture those who have made Christianity a religion of good works. These 'works' proponents are often the most insufferable people. They have a code they l... Read More
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Day 215: Psalms 68-69; Romans 3
by Jonathan Merki on August 2nd, 2023
"23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, 25 whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith. This was to show God's righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over former sins." (Romans 3:23-25, ESV)Anyone who has been in church for any le... Read More
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Day 214: Psalms 65-67; Romans 2
by Jonathan Merki on August 1st, 2023
Praise from God seems a foreign concept (Romans 2:29, CSB). We spend our lives as His children praising Him. In fact, I have enjoyed the praise that the Psalmist directs at God in our reading today (Psalms 65-67). But, what about God's praise for us? It is certainly not worship...but you knew that full well. However, our God and Father does love when His children are 'all in' in their relationship... Read More
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Day 213: Psalms 62-64; Romans 1
by Jonathan Merki on July 31st, 2023
Rest in God alone, my soul,for my hope comes from him.He alone is my rock and my salvation,my stronghold; I will not be shaken.My salvation and glory depend on God, my strong rock.My refuge is in God.Trust in him at all times, you people;pour out your hearts before him.God is our refuge. (Psalm 62:5-8, CSB)For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone... Read More
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Day 212: Psalms 59-61; Acts 28:17-31
by Jonathan Merki on July 30th, 2023
It's testimony time. As we read through the Psalms, it is quite evident why they were considered a 'Prayer Manual.' The writers are always talking to God. Check out Psalm 61:1: "God, hear my cry; pay attention to my prayer" (CSB). In my devotional reading, I was reminded that prayer is not only my God-ward conversation, but I also need to pray that I will be attentive to God speaking to me. Yester... Read More
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