Friday, June 22, 2018

DAILY READINGS: Joshua 3:1-17; Hosea 11:12-14:9; Luke 20:20-21:4

Take heed to thyself that thou offer not thy burnt offerings in every place that thou seest. Deuteronomy 12:13

God gave specific instructions on how, when and where His people were to worship and bring their sacrifices. It was to be done in an ordered and reverent way. Any old way would not do. This speaks to God’s holiness and the reverence due to His name. It reminds us that we are to submit to His laws and commands out of love—not duty. Do you want to grow in your spiritual relationship? Are you following His commands? Do this, and you’ll see new life and power in your fellowship with the Lord, a testimony to others of His saving grace! —Deborah Manera

God is God. Because He is God,
He is worthy of my trust and obedience. —Elisabeth Elliott