Psalm 24 - Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord? He who has clean hands and a pure heart. David speaks of being worthy to go up to the house of the Lord, to be in the presence of God. This was a problem for Israel throughout, so much so that God allowed the Temple to be destroyed. When I think of someone with clean hands and a pure heart ascending a hill, it reminds me of Jesus. He went to the hill, hung on the cross and was destroyed. His death, rather than being the separation from God, is our connection.
Deuteronomy 1:37-2:15 - I often think of Israel as an unstoppable force when they get to the promised land. But here it is clear that God does not always support them in battle. They are reminded, when they begin to rely on their own strength that they can do nothing apart from God. We always think of the line, "I can do everything through him who gives me strength." But rarely do we think, "I can do nothing apart from Christ." What a helpful reminder to rely solely on the mercy of God.
Matthew 6:1-15 - How often my prayers become about my will rather than God's. It's good from time to time to slowly pray the Lord's Prayer in our individual prayer time.
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