Day 249: Ezekiel 17-18; Psalm 78
by Jonathan Merki on September 5th, 2024
As a parent and grandparent, there are moments that You make me keenly aware of my influence over my 'first parish' (my family). While I know that my eating sour grapes will not set my children's teeth on edge (Ezekiel 18:2 - everyone is judged for their own sin), I just want to avoid eating those grapes. For while You are right and just, Father, You still designed the family to have influence fro... Read More
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Day 248: Ezekiel 14-16; Psalm 77
by Jonathan Merki on September 4th, 2024
What a question! "Has God forgotten to be merciful?" (Psalm 77:9) Though it may feel that way at times, this we know: because of His great love we are not consumed, His mercies never fail (Lamentations 3:22). Indeed, He Who can never forget us has engraved our names on the palm of His hand (Isaiah 49:16). How amazing! May we never take this great love for granted, nor Your abundant mercies, O Lord... Read More
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Day 247: Ezekiel 11-13; Psalm 76
by Jonathan Merki on September 3rd, 2024
Wherever we go, O Lord, You are a sanctuary for us. Whatever the reason for our going, even Your discipline, You are a safe and holy place for our retreat and refreshment (Ezekiel 11:16). Teach us, O Lord, to dwell in the sanctuary that is You. Give us that undivided heart You promised by Your Spirit (Ezekiel 11:19-20). Remove any stony remains, any hardness of heart toward the things You love and... Read More
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Day 246: Ezekiel 7-10; Psalm 75
by Jonathan Merki on September 2nd, 2024
The world in which we live is in for a devastating shock, O Lord, for the standard they use against everyone else, while excusing themselves, is the measure by which they shall be judged. That will be their eternal end. Help us, O Lord, not to be smug. For, though we have been declared not guilty in Your judgment through the blood of Christ applied, this is only by grace. Instead, may our hearts b... Read More
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Day 245: Ezekiel 4-6; Psalm 74
by Jonathan Merki on September 1st, 2024
In Your Word for today, we witness the truth that You do what You say. What Ezekiel prophesies, the psalm of Asaph records as a lament...it has happened. The greatest loss according to the song writer is not the city, but the sense of the presence of God: where are You? We miss You! Remind us today that while You keep Your promises to Your children, You also keep Your Word and bring judgment to th... Read More
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Day 244: Lamentations 5; Ezekiel 1-3; Psalm 73
by Jonathan Merki on August 31st, 2024
Father, by Your Spirit, help me live in Your presence today. May I be Your sanctuary and enter Your sanctuary presence to see Your glory and bring You glory. I love You and serve You gladly. In the Name of Jesus I ask this. Amen!... Read More
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