Day 158 – June 7, 2021
Scriptures: 1 Kings 1, 1 Corinthians 4 We pick up today’s reading in the book of 1 Kings. Things are about to get more hectic and more difficult in our reading. Today’s reading shares the waning days of David’s life and the handing of the throne to Solomon. The stage is being set for the division of the nation, and some pretty difficult political days are ahead. As we continue in our 1 Corinthians reading, chapter 4 speaks of the depth of the faith of Paul and others. “We work hard with our own hands. When we are cursed, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it; when we are slandered, we answer kindly. We have become the scum of the earth, the garbage of the world—right up to this moment.” (1 Corinthians 4:12–13) Paul does not assume a position of pride. But he takes his position in life to bless and encourage others. 1 Kings will show humanity at some of its very worst. In Paul, through what Christ is doing through him, showing humanity at its very best. To bless, endure and answer kindly, despite some incredibly difficult circumstances. I pray I can be like Paul, who was like Christ, and love and bless and care for others. Jordan
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AuthorJordan Ickes, Minister of Etna Green Church of Christ. Archives
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