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July 26: “Slow to Anger” (Numbers 14:17-19)
Anger can overwhelm and destroy any of us. God Himself became angry against the Israelites’ rebellion; however, He did not act on it and instead demonstrated His infinite hesed toward His people. As God’s children, we should strive to follow His example and cast our anger aside in favor of loving kindness toward one another.
Continue readingJuly 19: “The God of Hesed” (Exodus 34:6-7)
Our God is a God full of compassion and loving kindness for His people. He proved this through the works of Moses and Jesus, giving us everything when we deserved nothing.
Continue readingJuly 12: “Because God is Good, We Do Not Lose Heart” (Hebrews 12:1-3, John 12:23-24, 27-33)
In times of suffering, look to the cross and remember: all Christians are called to suffer for Christ’s sake. God’s love enables us not only to endure suffering, but to glorify Him and celebrate the eternal life that awaits us.
Continue readingJuly 5: “Asaph’s Aha Moment” (Psalm 73)
Why does it often seem that peace and prosperity fall upon the wicked rather than upon God’s faithful people? Asaph struggled with this question, as many likely do today. But the epiphany that saved Asaph can also save us from losing our faith and keep us on the path to a life with God.
Continue readingJune 28: “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good” (Psalm 118:1-9, 21-29)
How do we return God’s goodness? By learning from the example of Psalm 118. He saved us through Christ because of His continued love for us, and we can take the psalmist’s response of thanks as our own.
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