90 Day: Exodus 1:1- 15:18

·      If others are threatened you will be oppressed. (Exodus 1)

·      Injustice can start with a small group of people in a backroom conversation. (Exodus 1)

·      Violence begets violence (Exodus 2).

·      God hears our cries for help (Exodus 2).

·      He keeps his promises (Exodus 2).

·      God is just.  This should both excite and terrify us (Exodus 3)

·      What should cause more fear:  the trial ahead or ignoring God (Exodus 4)

·      I think it is funny that Moses ran from the snake (Exodus 4:3)

·      God uses us in our weakness. (Exodus 4)

·      Don’t follow the most talented follow the one that truly fears God (Exodus 4)

·      Keep your heart soft even if it means you can be hurt. (Exodus 5)

·      It may get worse before it gets better, stay faithful. (Exodus 5)

·      Do not let circumstance discourage you from following what is true (Exodus 6)

·      Do not harden your heart. It will hurt you and many others. (Exodus 7)

·      You are not in control.  (Exodus 8)

·      The earth is the Lord’s (Exodus 9:29)

·      Don’t let momentary success harden your hearts (Exodus9)

·      Pride makes us destructive. (Exodus 9).

·      Humble yourself before God (Exodus 10).

·      The blood of the lamb, covering wrath. (Exodus 12).

·      The lord delivers (Exodus 12).

·      Remember the times when God delivered you (Exodus 13)

·      What you think gives you security may be the very thing keeping you in bondage (Exodus 14).

·      “Who among gods is like you, O Lord?  Who is like you-majestic in holiness, awesome in glory, working wonders (Exodus 15:11)

90 Days: Genesis 40:12-50:26

·      God seems to use servants and slaves not kings (Genesis 40)

·      Remember those who you suffer with (Genesis 40)

·      The Spirit of God gives discernment (Genesis 41)

·      Only God can life you from prison to the palace (Genesis 41)

·      Prepare for the famine in times of plenty (Genesis 41)

·      God is just (Genesis 42)

·      God is our source of blessing (Genesis 43)

·      God sometimes uses difficult circumstances to show his glory and grace (Genesis 45)

·      Love those who persecute you (Genesis 45)

·      God uses shepherds to change the world (Genesis 46)

·      Debt puts you under others control it limits your future. (Genesis 47)

·      God blesses whoever he chooses (Genesis 48)

·      Honor those who go ahead of you (Genesis 49)

·      Bless those who are behind you (Genesis 49)

·      “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good.” Genesis 50

·      I want to me a man like Joseph.

Next Reading Exodus 1:1-15:18

Genesis 28:20-40:11

·      Spaces are sacred.  Remember what God has done for you (Genesis 28:20)

·      Be generous to God.  (Genesis 28:22)

·      It is not a good idea to marry sisters (Genesis 29)

·      You cannot make someone love you. (Genesis 29)

·      When you find yourself unloved by others rest in the love of God (Genesis 29)

·      Jealousy is ugly and it makes us act like animals (Genesis 30)

·      Sometimes the best thing to do is simply run. (Genesis 31)

·      Do not steal. (Genesis 31)

·      Always do everything you can to make peace. (Genesis 31)

·      Honor your Elders.  Even when they do not deserve it. (Genesis 31)

·      Humble yourself when you are wrong. (Genesis 32)

·      Ask for forgiveness when you wrong others (Genesis 32)

·      Wrestling with God is exhausting.  You cannot win (Genesis 32)

·      Reconciliation is sweet and should be the goal of every tension. (Genesis 33)

·      Remember the times and places in your life when God came through. (Genesis 33).

·       Do not take a woman what is not yours.  This will only lead to trouble. (Genesis 34)

·      Get rid of foreign Gods.  (Genesis 35)

·      Return to the places where God moved you often and remember. (Genesis 35)

·      God changes our identity (Genesis 35)

·      Be careful with whom you share your dreams. (Genesis 37)

·      Again jealousy makes us act like animals (Genesis 37)

·      God has always been working with sinners like us (Genesis 38)

·      God is faithful in temptation and trial.  (Genesis 39)

next reading:  Genesis 40:12-50:26

90 Days: Genesis 17:1-28:19

·      The Lord keeps his promises (Genesis 17)

·      His commitment to us changes our identity (Genesis 17)

·      God will listen to us and maybe even change is mind. (Genesis 18)

·      Sin brings destruction (Genesis 19)

·      Don’t ever look back (Genesis 19)

·      Your lies can hurt others (Genesis 20)

·      God hears our cries (Genesis 21)

·      God wants to be first in your life.  He may test you on this (Genesis 22)

·      You never know what may come your way when you take time to seek God (Genesis 24)

·      Don’t make important decisions when you are hungry take your time to make up your mind. (Genesis 25)

·      At times home is not a place. (Genesis 26)

·      Deception creates tension between brothers, you may get what you want but in the end you will loose friends. (Genesis 27)

·      Lies lead to running always (Genesis 28)

Tomorrow’s Reading:  Genesis 28:20-40:11

 

90 Days: Genesis 1-16

·      God takes pleasure in His work. (Gen 1)

·      God created us uniquely with the ability to create as well. (Gen 1:27)

·      Man has always wanted to be like God.  This never ends well. (Gen 3)

·      “sin is crouching at your door; it desires to have you, but you must master it” our response to this truth is critical. (Gen 4:7)

·      You can survive any flood if your walk with God (Gen 6:9)

·      Sacrifice is pleasing aroma to the Lord (Gen 8:20)

·      Sometimes you need to step out before you experience the blessing of God (Gen 12:1)

·      There are times when the Lord will be your shield (Gen 15:1)

·      God always keeps His promises (Gen 16).

·      The story is messed up already.

The Bible in 90 Days

Starting tomorrow I am embarking on a personal challenge to read the entire Bible in 90 days. I have never read through the scripture in such a brief period of time and am looking forward to the perspective it will bring to my life.

It is my goal to post daily thoughts and insights as I journey though this great meta-narrative of God providence. Feel free to join in journey and post any insights you might have along the way. It all starts tomorrow September 9 with Genesis chapters 1-16.

Daddy

Lately, I have had the pleasure of spending a lot of time with my two daughters.

During this season one of the things I love to watch is how my two year old strives for independence.  I have noticed that when she finds herself in struggle, like putting on her shoes, she often rejects my attempts to help her because of an internal drive to do it herself.  “No, no daddy I do!” 

However, if she has a minor fall or bump on the knee I have noticed the independent spirit disappear. 

In moments when she is frightened or hurt she will call for me.  The other morning she fell down and called for me to come pick her up.  She was crying and as I held her she was clinging to my neck and crying on my shoulder.  This carried on for a couple of seconds as I comforted her, but after the tears I noticed that she did not want to let go.  She just held on and was quiet. 

It was the best part of my day.  One of those moments that you wish could last forever as she just held on to her daddy.  I loved it.

I was thinking about that today and wondered: Does our heavenly father loves those moments as well?

Often in life, I want to do it on my own.  “No, No” I say to my Father.  “I can do it.” 

But there are those moments when I know I need Him.  Those moments when I am afraid, when I am hurt and I have nothing to say.  I think it is in these moments that God our father longs to hold us close.  Those tender moments when we are quiet and held by the love of our Father. 

It just may be the best part of His day as well.