Day 51: Numbers 16-17; Psalm 51
by Jonathan Merki on February 20th, 2024
Surely I was sinful at birth, sinful from the time my mother conceived me...Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow. (Psalm 51:5,7 NIV)Today I want to share a brief and powerful prayer from St. Augustine. Here is a little context for what I share. We are all born with 'inherent' or 'original' sin. David confesses this as he confesses his act(s) of sin. ... Read More
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Day 50: Numbers 14-15; Psalm 50
by Jonathan Merki on February 19th, 2024
When you did these things and I kept silent, you [thought the ‘I AM’ was] exactly like you. (Psalm 50:21, NIV - [alternate reading, also ESV])O LORD, my God,May I never create You in my own likeness, for any God I would create would be as finite as my being and limited by my imagination. May I never treat You as though You are exactly like me, for then I could do as I please and live an inwardl... Read More
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Day 49: Numbers 11-13; Psalm 49
by Jonathan Merki on February 18th, 2024
Make us one, Lord.As I read about the sibling rivalry between Aaron and Miriam with Moses (Numbers 12) it reminds me of a sibling rivalry that sometimes takes place in the Family of God, the Church. There is a wonderful humility that reminds me that we all stand at the foot of the cross on level ground...in need of grace. This translates into the ministry of service, for it is by Your grace alone ... Read More
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Day 48: Numbers 8-10; Psalm 48
by Jonathan Merki on February 17th, 2024
Father God,Thank You for the wilderness! In Israel's wilderness wandering we see so much of human nature...so much of ourselves. More importantly, we see Your nature revealed. Holy and just, merciful and gracious, loving and faithful...present. Thank You! When we enter Your presence in worship, we encounter and meditate on Your unfailing love (Psalm 48:9). In these moments, and in all of life, it ... Read More
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Day 47: Numbers 7; Psalm 47
by Jonathan Merki on February 16th, 2024
O LORD, our Lord,How mighty and majestic You are, ruling over nations, administering the universe, calling out the stars by name. Who can fathom Your greatness?O LORD, our Lord,How close and consistent You are, receiving our sacrifice of praise and reminding us that You have no favorites, well, unless we recognize that everyone is favored greatly by You.O LORD, our Lord,How present and personal Yo... Read More
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Day 46: Numbers 4-6; Psalm 46
by Jonathan Merki on February 15th, 2024
Today, instead of our prayer reaching upward, hear God's conversation reaching down to us.Hear and meditate on God's desire to bless:“The LORD bless you and keep you;the LORD make his face shine on you and be gracious to you;the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace." (Numbers 6:24-26, NIV)Respond to God's invitation to experience His presence:"The LORD Almighty is with us (Psalm 46:7a,... Read More
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