TODAY’S DAILY READING: Ecclesiastes 7-8 & Galatians 3
Old Testament: Ecclesiastes 7- Pain And Gain
Ecclesiastes 7:14
“In the day of prosperity be joyful, But in the day of adversity consider: Surely God has appointed the one as well as the other…”
Adversity is part of life, and for the believer, it is something that should be embraced. It is not that we desire to suffer, but that we realize, God will use the difficulties we face to develop the character of Christ within… Read More
Ecclesiastes 8- When Nothing Happens
Ecclesiastes 8:11
“Because the sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil.”
Something sinister happens to us when we sin and do not receive an immediate consequence. We begin to think God is OK with our behavior, even though the Bible clearly teaches it is wrong. When we are not struck by lightning or swallowed by a whale, we think we have gotten away with our sin, and can… Read More
New Testament: Galatians 3- Tutor
Galatians 3:24
“Therefore the law was our tutor to bring us to Christ, that we might be justified by faith.“
The law Paul refers to is what is commonly known as the Ten Commandments. This law is distinct from all other laws in its source and in its purpose. We are surrounded by laws written by men and designed to be kept. The Law of God was… Read More
Jim Gallagher 