I want to try something that I think will help me study my scriptures daily. I have a hard time just doing it. I feel there should be some plan or structure to it, possibly more sophisticated than reading straight through. So I have this idea that if I just close my eyes, open the book, read a little, and share what I read here, then maybe I will feel more motivated. Let's give it a try, shall we?
(Closing eyes) O.K., Topical Guide has a lot of info, but not exactly what I had in mind. Ah, 1 Chronicles 13. I'll get started reading. It's about David moving the ark of God from Kirjathjearim. The two verses I will share are:
9 ΒΆ And when they came unto the threshingfloor of Chidon, Uzza put forth his hand to hold the ark; for the oxen stumbled.
10 And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Uzza, and he smote him, because he put his hand to the ark: and there he died before God.
What I believe about these scriptures is that although God seems harsh to kill Uzza, Uzza knew he wasn't allowed to touch the ark, and he did it anyway. And I could go on and on with this one, but the point I think he made was to be obedient. And don't presume to know more than God, because that would be dumb.
Yeah, I did it! I read my scriptures today.
Posted by 2Flower at September 12, 2003 09:59 AM | TrackBack