Daily Bible Reading—December 2024, God’s Guiding Word: Joyಮಾದರಿ

Introduction

Psalm 30: Today’s reading is a psalm in which the writer praises God for healing and being restored to life. The psalm focuses on the turning of sadness and sorrow to joy and concludes with a promise to thank God forever.

Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 30:4

Sing praise to the LORD, all his faithful people! Remember what the Holy One has done and give him thanks!

Reflect

For what does the psalm writer thank and praise God? How would you describe the overall tone of this psalm? Can you describe a time in your life when sadness was turned to joy? Did you sense God at work? Do you know someone who needs a word of encouragement today?

Pray

Holy God, I praise you for your constant love and goodness. I will not be silent; I will sing praises to you. You are my God and source of true joy, and I will give you thanks forever. Amen.

Tomorrow’s Reading

Luke 21:5–24: Jesus speaks of a time of troubles and persecutions.