Read To Me DAILYSample

NUMBERS 12-13:
In Numbers 10 yesterday we heard about the signals given to the people using two silver trumpets, and about the first journey leaving Mount Sinai. Then we heard of the start of the grumbling against Moses and God. Moses appointed 70 leaders, and God sent quail in response to the people's complaints. Even Moses said some things that sound like complaining to me. But remember the name Kibroth Hattaavah and what the name means. We have strong evidence that God doesn’t like complainers.

PSALM 33:
Psalm 33 is full of important wisdom for us! This is the 4th Psalm without a title given by the rabbis. 

LUKE 21b:
As we heard yesterday, Chapter 21 of Luke starts with the short account about the widow's offering exceeding (according to heavenly reckoning) the large gifts of the rich. Most of the chapter is Jesus' important prophecies about signs that will occur before he returns.

Let’s pray together:
Lord Jesus, just as certainly as all the stones of the temple were torn down, just as certainly You will return, and what will You find on earth when You do. Lord, if my listener right now lives in a country where persecution of your followers is common, I pray that You would give him or her wisdom that no enemy can refute, and that your Holy Spirit would be upon him/her. Lord Jesus, even in my own country, it is increasingly difficult to stand up and speak for You. Persecution has started even here. Lord, when people hate us for your sake, please help and defend us. We are weak and we don’t know what to say. Please help us stand firm. You promise us that we should pray to You in times of need. “When a great flood of trouble comes rushing in, it will not reach us.” With David, we say to You, “You are my hiding place. You will save me from trouble. I sing aloud of your salvation, because You protect me.” And what kind of people do You protect? David said that “when I didn’t confess my sins I was worn out from crying all day long. Then I confessed my sins to You. I did not conceal my wrongdoings. I decided to confess them to You, and You forgave all my sins.” So Lord, today and right now, we will confess our sins. We will obey You, and then we will shout for joy.