December 31 Psalm 150 Revelation 22 Nehemiah 13
Please read the suggested passages, prayerfully consider them, and the questions below. My comments here may be helpful after those moments. The suggested daily reading is for the purpose of reading through the whole Bible within a year.
Reading the Bible is helpful in taking the next steps to follow Jesus. It may not be easy and yet it can be rewarding. Digging into Scripture alongside people you know is a life-giving way to pursue answers together. We discover the love that God has for us has been expressed through Jesus.
- What’s the plain simple truth of the verses you read?
- Based on today’s reading, what is one thing God is saying to you?
- What should you do about that truth?
December 31 Psalm 150 Revelation 22 Nehemiah 13
Psalm 150
There is no one like our God. The One True Living God is unparalleled. Let us gather to praise God for the highest quality of who He is and all that He has done. “Let everything that breathes sing praises to the Lord!” We should sing and make music to show our appreciation for God. Let us describe the goodness of God. Let us sing about the greatness of God. This should be our loudest and most passionate praise.
Revelation 22
John sees a future end to the curse of sin and the final victory of Jesus Christ. John sees a river of life flowing from the throne. John sees eternal worship in the presence of God. John hears Jesus telling us that His return is imminent. Jesus says that He will bless all who obey God’s Word in this prophecy. John is reassured of the veracity of these visions and his given purpose to instruct people to be prepared for the victorious return of Jesus Christ. Everyone who “lives a lie” will be left outside of God’s presence. We must turn away from sin and turn toward wholehearted devotion to Jesus Christ. God the Holy Spirit calls us in this Way. Let us anticipate the return of Jesus with confident hope. Let us live aware of God’s presence. We should consider the limited time we have on earth. Together we can grow in the confident hope that the eternal peace that Jesus brings.
Nehemiah 13
Nehemiah and Ezra sought out each of the instructions God had given in years past. They were passionate about following God, according to God’s plan. They ensured that each person would be offered teaching to explain the Scripture. Without Nehemiah’s constant supervision people drifted away from worshipping God, and their financial giving. They directly disobeyed God’s specific commands. Nehemiah confronted them, calling for change. Nehemiah ensured the regular worship of God by his organization of people and resources.