When we started this "read THE BOOK" campaign, in Sunday morning announcements about the readings, and in different posts on this blog we have emphasized one major point - we are not doing this simply to learn more bible trivia.
We endeavor to read the book to, first, learn more about God and the biblical story. However, it does not stop there. The second major goal is to apply what we have learned from our readings.
The Bible was not given to merely inform us. It was also given to transform us.
Today's Daily Walk notes pick up on this idea. Those notes read:
Perhaps the prophet Micah said it best. Read his words out loud twice, looking for answers to the question, What is God expecting me to do? 'O people, the Lord has told you what is good, and this is what He requires of you: to do right, to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God' (Micah 6:8).
Now close your eyes, and tell God what you read and what you intend to do about it.
We have read a lot so far. We have read some laws that clearly show God's demand for holiness in His people. We have read about God's expectation for purity in his people. We have seen stories that demonstrate God refuses to tolerate ongoing disobedience and God is unwilling to compromise.
It might be a good time to take a few minutes and reconsider the Daily Walk's challenge: close your eyes, and tell God what you have read and what you intend to do about it.
Thoughts?
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After plowing through the first five chapters of the Old Testament, I heard God described in ways that are contrary to the way I have been perceiving Him. They are as follows:
1) Jealous
2) Angry
3) Detail-oriented
4) Passionate
5) Punishing
These attributes are usually not described of God, but the more I understand about Him through personal experiences and study, the more these make more sense.
Sometimes I feel like I am reading The Daily Walk out of obligation, but I have noticed God getting closer to me as as result.
Bill Hnat
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