Day 82: Joshua 9-10; Luke 3
by Jonathan Merki on March 23rd, 2023
"...but they did not seek the LORD's decision" (Joshua 9:14)There will always be cunning people whose primary interest is self-preservation and self-promotion. They will prey on good-hearted and compassionate people. When the Gibeonites showed up, they looked a sorry sight. No doubt, the people of Israel and their leader, Joshua, felt sorry for them. Out of their own pity, they assumed the deceive... Read More
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Day 81: Joshua 7-8; Luke 2:21-52
by Jonathan Merki on March 22nd, 2023
The Quiet in the LandThough it has been adopted through history by varying groups, during the days of the presentation of Jesus, there was a group of people who were known by this title. In the midst of the Roman occupation with all the control and abuses that come from foreign invasion; in the midst of the turmoil within the Jewish religious-political machine; in the midst of the resignation of m... Read More
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Day 80: Joshua 5-6; Luke 2:1-21
by Jonathan Merki on March 21st, 2023
Day of days, advent of advents, miracle of miracles, grace of graces, love beyond all measure. In Jesus Christ, God Himself came into our world and everything changed...forever. He came. He is here. He will come. This truth, experienced in real life and time, is everything and all to you and me. Today, be like Mary. Treasure all these things in your heart and ponder them (Luke 2:19). ... Read More
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Day 79: Joshua 3-4; Luke 1:57-80
by Jonathan Merki on March 20th, 2023
"He has dealt mercifully with our ancestorsand remembered his holy covenant—the oath that he swore to our father Abraham,to grant that we,having been rescuedfrom the hand of our enemies,would serve him without fearin holiness and righteousnessin his presence all our days." (Luke 1:72-75, CSB)Lent is not only a time of introspection about our humanity in all its weakness, it is also a reminder of G... Read More
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Day 78: Joshua 1-2; Luke 1:1-56
by Jonathan Merki on March 19th, 2023
Seven times, count them (Deuteronomy 31:6, 7, 23; Joshua 1:6, 7, 9, 18), Joshua is given the command: "Be strong and courageous." He had gigantic shoes to fill in following the Great Lawgiver, Moses. He had a very stiff-necked, hard-headed people to lead. He had a Mighty God to serve. He needed the reminder of the many miles he walked with Moses in discipleship. He must go back to the laying on of... Read More
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Day 77: Deuteronomy 31-34; Luke 1:1-56
by Jonathan Merki on March 18th, 2023
Who is chosen by God for His service? An older man, mentored (or discipled, if you prefer) by his elder over years. A teenage girl, innocent and willing, fully surrendered to God's will. Joshua and Mary are polar opposites. Both were chosen. Both were obedient. Both were teachable. Both were greatly used by God. The world has been forever changed because they both answered God's call and were used... Read More
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