Friday, August 10, 2007

August 10 - Shine Like Stars

Today's Reading:
O.T. - Daniel 10 - 12
N.T. - Phil. 2:12-18

Focus Verses: Daniel 12:3

3 Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars for ever and ever.

Insight:
Wisdom and righteousness are light for the world. People who live righteous lives lead others to righteousness.

Response and Action:
I need to walk with God in wisdom and integrity. Knowing the Scriptures, leading a holy life marked by integrity, and doing good will all serve as light and help lead others to God.

O God, help me to live for you and through you in thought, word, and deed. Help me to turn away from what is wrong and do what is right. Help me to delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Help me lead others to a deeper relationship with you and a holy life. Amen.

Proverbs: 10:17
"He who heeds discipline shows the way to life, but whoever ignores correction leads others astray.

Resources:
Christ Plays in Ten Thousand Places: A Conversation in Spiritual Theology
by Eugene Peterson