Today’s Bible Reading:
1 Samuel 17; Psalm 9; Matthew 2
Journal Entry on a passage from today’s reading:
Topic: Conviction of
Sin
SCRIPTURE: Matthew 2:3
When King Herod heard
this he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem
OBSERVATION:
This verse is from the familiar Christmas story about the
wise men. The wise men had announced to Herod the reality of the Lord’s
presence in his domain, and Herod was “disturbed.”
Isn’t it interesting that that which fills our hearts with
joy and celebration is, for others, troubling and disturbing? The truth is that
the presence of the Lord is always disturbing to those who have built their
lives on other than God’s ways. This is true in America today. The fierce
opposition we see against Christianity is due in large part I am sure, to the
fact that those who live hidden lives of deceit, immorality, corruption, etc.,
do not want what they have hidden in the darkness exposed to the Light.
APPLICATION:
That is all the more reason to see to it that the Light of
the Lord’s presence keeps disturbing our land.
PRAYER:
Lord, May those of us who know You through Christ let the
Light of Your presence shine through us. May You keep disturbing those who are
lost in darkness. May You keep disturbing our nation until all have come to
repentance.
For our best and Your glory. Amen. -AP
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