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Day 121
Joshua 19:1-21:19; John 2:1-25; Psalm 54:1-7
What God did for His people, Israel, was very great.
There is a striking contrast between their slavery in Egypt and their abundance in the promised land.
God had multiplied His blessing upon them, just as Jesus did when He turned water into wine (John 2:1-11).
If the blessing is to be maintained and increased, we must honour the Lord.
We must cry to Him for blessing: “Hear my prayer, O God, listen to the words of my mouth.”
We must call upon Him with faith: “Surely God is my help; the Lord is the One who sustains me” (Psalm 54:2,4).
Day 122
Joshua 21:20-22:34; John 3:1-21; Psalm 55:1-11
In all the social details of the division of the land, we must not lose sight of its spiritual basis (Joshua 21:43-45).
The important thing is that God, and not man, receives the glory: “Do not rebel against the Lord or against us by building an altar for yourselves, other than the altar of the Lord your God” (Joshua 22:19).
If God, and not man, is to be exalted, there must be new birth (John 3:3,5-7).
To the man who is obsessed with his own problems – “My heart is in anguish within me …” (Psalm 55:4-5), God gives us “the wings of a dove” (Psalm 55:6) – to rise to higher things.
Day 123
Joshua 23:1-24:33; John 3:22-36; Psalm 55:12-23
The concluding message, preached by Joshua, is a call for the people to exalt the Lord.
They make a definite and public commitment to the Lord.
The Christ-centredness of real commitment to the Lord is summed up in the words of John the Baptist: “He must become greater; I must become less” (John 3:30).
We must confess Christ and honour Him – “The One who comes from heaven is above all” (John 3:31).
We must listen to what He says to us – “The One whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God gives the Spirit without limit” (John 3:34).
It will not be easy to live a life of true commitment to Christ.
Nevertheless, we have God’s promise: “Cast your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you” (Psalm 55:22).
Day 124
Judges 1:1-2:5; John 4:1-26; Proverbs 11:9-18
In John 4, we read about the overcoming of our enemies through the Gospel.
“Jews do not associate with the Samaritans” (John 4:9).
Jesus did associate with the Samaritan woman.
The woman believed in Jesus.
Many others believed in Him.
By breaking down the barrier between Jews and Samaritans, Jesus was not minimizing the difference between the godly and the ungodly.
He was emphasizing that “he who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward” (Proverbs 11:18).
As He spoke the Word of God’s love, many were brought to faith in Him (John 4:39).
When the Gospel of God’s love reaches our hearts, we do not continue in sin, going our own way rather than the Lord’s way.
We come in our sin to the Saviour.
We receive His forgiveness.
We begin a new life – “It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me” (Galatians 2:20).
Day 125
Judges 2:6-3:31; John 4:27-42; Psalm 56:1-13
“The Lord raised up judges who saved them out of the hands of these raiders” (Judges 2:16).
“This man really is the Saviour of the world” (John 4:42).
God sends His servants to revive His people.
God sent His Son to redeem His people.
Revival comes “by the Spirit of the Lord” (Judges 3:10).
Redemption comes through the Son of God, our Lord Jesus Christ.
As we look to God for both redemption and revival, we say, “In God, I trust, I will not be afraid” (Psalm 56:4,11).
Day 126
Judges 4:1-5:31; John 4:43-5:15; Psalm 57:1-6
“God sends His love and faithfulness” (Psalm 57:3).
When we’re reading a book like Judges, we must remember the faithful love of God.
When we remember God’s faithful love, we will look beyond the events recorded in Judges.
We will catch a glimpse of God’s presence and purpose.
Whatever may be happening in our lives, let’s remember this: God is there, and He is fulfilling His purpose of “love and faithfulness.”
In Jesus Christ, the love and faithfulness of God are seen more clearly than anywhere else.
In His healing, we see Him declaring the “love and faithfulness” of God.
Rejoicing in God’s faithful love, let us say, from our hearts, “Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth” (Psalm 57:5).
Day 127
Judges 6:1-7:8a; John 5:16-30; Psalm 57:7-11
The source of Gideon’s spiritual strength lay in the Lord – “The Lord is with you, mighty warrior” (Judges 6:12).
The source of Jesus’ strength lay in God the Father – “the Son can do nothing by Himself; He can only do what He sees the Father doing” (John 5:19).
When we realize the source of our spiritual strength, we are able to say, “My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast” (Psalm 57:7).
Day 128
Judges 7:8b-8:35; John 5:31-47; Proverbs 11:19-28
“No sooner had Gideon died than the Israelites again prostituted themselves to the Baals” (Judges 8:33).
“John was a lamp that burned and gave light, and you chose for a time to enjoy his light” (John 5:35) – “For a time”, but note their response to Jesus -”I have come in My Father’s name, and you do not accept Me” (John 5:43).
“The Lord detests those whose hearts are perverse, but He delights in those whose ways are blameless” (Proverbs 11:20).
How important it is not to settle for a superficial religion, which can be easily overthrown when Satan comes in with an unbelieving alternative which does not honour the Lord Jesus Christ.
True faith honours Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord.
Day 129
Judges 9:1-57; John 6:1-24; Psalm 58:1-11
“Surely there is a God who judges the earth” (Psalm 58:11).
“God repaid the wickedness …” (Judges 9:54).
The Holy God speaks to us of His judgment upon sinners.
He speaks to us His Word of warning, “It is a dreadful thing to fall into the hands of the living God” (Hebrews 10:31).
In love, He is calling us to return to Him.
He pleads with us, “See to it that you do not refuse Him who speaks” (Hebrews 12:25).
God’s Word of warning comes to us as part of His call to receive His gift of salvation through faith in Christ – “How shall we escape if we ignore so great a salvation?”
(Hebrews 2:3).
Two ways are set before us – the way of “those who shrink back and are destroyed” and the way of “those who have faith and are saved” (Hebrews 10:39).
What does it mean to have faith in Christ and be saved by Him?
To gain a clearer understanding of what faith in Christ as Saviour is, it may be helpful to note what it is not.
In John 6:14-15, we see two inadequate responses to Jesus Christ – “After the people saw the sign Jesus performed, they began to say, “Surely this is the Prophet who is to come into the world.”
Jesus, knowing that they intended to come and make Him king by force, withdrew again to a mountain by Himself.”
* First, He’s described as “the Prophet.”
A prophet is someone who brings a message from God.
The prophets preach God’s Word.
Is Jesus just the greatest of the prophets?
– No! He’s much more than that.
He doesn’t only preach God’s Word.
He is God’s Word.
He doesn’t only pass on God’s message to us.
He is God’s Message.
If Jesus was no more than the greatest prophet, He would still be leaving salvation in our own hands – “Here’s the way you should live.
Do your best to follow my teaching.”
That’s not Good News for sinners who need to receive forgiveness.
That just reminds us of our failure to live up to the message that is preached to us.
Thank God – Jesus is more than the greatest preacher who ever lived.
He is God’s only Son.
He’s our perfect Saviour.
* Second, He’s described as a “king.”
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