Psalm 40 - This Psalm covers a lot. God is the deliverer from enemies, the one who places a new song on our lips, the one who does not require sacrifices but opens our ears to His Word. This psalm may be worth reading again at lunch and before bed, since it has so many angles to it.
Deuteronomy 5:1-21 - A reminder of the Ten Commandments from Exodus 20. Clearly the people needed to hear them more than once, which is true for us as well. Note how the first word of God is good news, "I brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery." God doesn't begin with rules that you can follow to be pleasing to Him. He starts with His action of mercy and redemption, and goes on to describe what life under Him looks like.
Matthew 8:18-34 - It's amazing to me that people often want God to give them some sign that He exists. Even Jesus is asked repeatedly for signs and wonders so people can believe in him. In this story, where Jesus casts out the demons, the people actually ask him to leave following a great miracle. The town may have welcomed him if it had been a healing, or turning some more water into wine, but Jesus acted on his terms. This is a struggle for our sinful nature, that wants evidence on our terms.
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