Jun 16, 2022
2SAMUEL 16:
Absolom first stole the hearts of all Israel by
being a shrewd politician. Then he mounted a rebellion against his
own father. David fled Jerusalem to avoid bloodshed, and as he
left, he planted several carefully chosen people to work for
him.
PSALM 115:
I
know I have said it a lot, but can’t help saying it again: This is
one of my favorite psalms. Our God is so different than idols. He
is in heaven and does whatever He pleases.
ROMANS 16:
Having told of his plans to visit Rome on his
way to Spain, and how he must first go to Jerusalem, Paul now turns
to greeting his friends in Rome. I really enjoy this section! There
is real closeness in the family of God. When we call each other
‘brother’ or ‘sister’, we really mean it. And our love and bonds of
fellowship often span long distances. I enjoy seeing this in every
phrase in this chapter.
NLT Translation note:
Ps.
115:8 And those who make idols [will be//are] just like
them,
as [so will be//are] all who trust in
them.
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