November 14

Ezekiel 29-30

In the Bible, when a nation’s commander took credit for something God did, that nation was doomed. As our nation’s leaders demonstrate a contention spirit, posturing and bickering about who did what, pray one of them will give God the glory. When you see one who tries to steal God’s glory, pray for God’s mercy. Pray that He punishes their arrogance, restores them to Himself, and has mercy on the nation.

Hebrews 12

Since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us (12:1). If we’re not careful Bible readers, we might think that willpower is the secret to living for Jesus. Jesus is the secret to living in Jesus. I’m inviting you to receive the faith of Jesus right now. Ask the Holy Spirit to fill you with His faith (yours won’t cut it). The heroes of the faith kept their eyes on a better day. They hungered for God, received his word, accepted His facts as their faith. They believed Him.

Psalm 112

Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in His commandments. The promises of Psalms 112 may be taken literally. Read them all, delight in God’s word, and know that all the promises of God are “Yes” in Christ. And so, through Him, our “Amen” is spoken to the glory of God (2 Corinthians 1:20 BSB). You are blessed, your children will be mighty, you will prosper not needing to borrow but generously lending, you will not fear bad news, your horn will be lifted high (your strength will be obvious!), and the wicked who oppose you will find agonizing frustration.

Proverbs 27:17

As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. If your friends make you dull, level up.