Day 277 Bible Readings – Colossians 1: 16 (ESV)

Jeremiah 7: 30-34, Jeremiah 8, Jeremiah 9: 1-16, Colossians 1: 1-23, Psalm 147: 12-20

Colossians 1: 16 (ESV)

“For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him.”

Verse 16 from Colossians 1 in Paul’s letter to the Church at Colossae shows Paul talking about Jesus Christ and how he is part of the Trinity, which include God and the Holy Spirit. Because Christ is part of the Trinity, Paul tells us that all things in heaven and earth by God and Jesus Christ. God and Jesus Christ created everything visible and invisible, include thrones and dominions or rulers and authorities.

If we believe that God and Christ created all things, we must be grateful for everything in life that comes our way including the good and bad because they are all apart of God’s plan for us. This idea can be hard to grok especially if you are going through a season of bad times, but we need to remember that everything that happens in our life is always bringing closer to God. When we are going through a season of miracles, we give praise to God. And when we are in a season of affliction, we pray to God to send us miracles to answer our prayers. We need to always remember that God always has our best interests at heart, especially in the bad times. We need to always remember that God is faithful to us and will answer our prayers. God and Jesus Christ love us, and will always be with us, now and through eternity.

Day 276 Bible Readings – Philippians 4: 6-7 (ESV)

Jeremiah 6, Jeremiah 7: 1-29, Philippians 4, Psalm 147: 1-11

Philippians 4: 6-7 (ESV)

“do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

Verses 6 and 7 from Philippians 4 is Paul’s recommendation to the Church of Philippi about how to have peace. Paul says that if you if you always are always grateful to God and pray to him, you will have peace of mind and will not be anxious about anything. I’ve found in my life when I pray to God and tell him of my requests, I experience a sense peace that comes over me and calms me down. I know this peace of mind comes from my trust in God and my memory of all the times in my life, God fulfilled my prayers. But if you have don’t have a history of God fulfilling your prayers, you can read in the Bible of all the times God fulfilled the prayers for his people. Or you can also read books filled with the testimonials of people who have seen God answer the prayers in their life. Anyone who has seen their prayers answered by God will be able to tell you the sense of peace they have in their life because of their faith in Jesus Christ.

Day 275 Bible Readings – Psalm 146: 1-2 (ESV)

Jeremiah 4: 10-31, Jeremiah 5, Philippians 3, Psalm 146

Psalm 146: 1-2 (ESV)

“Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord, O my soul! I will praise the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being.”

Verses 1 and 2 from Psalm 146 reminds us to praise God always in song. I love singing songs in church. I feel the presence of God increase as the congregation praises the Lord in worship. I searched on YouTube to find a song version of Psalm 146 that I really like. This psalm is short and seems like it would make for such a great song.

I hope you like song version of Psalm 146 that I found – Enjoy!

Day 274 Bible Readings – Philippians 2: 14-16 (ESV)

Jeremiah 2: 31-37, Jeremiah 3, Jeremiah 4: 1-9, Philippians 2: 12-30, Psalm 145: 14-21

Philippians 2: 14-16 (ESV)

“Do all things without grumbling or disputing, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, holding fast to the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I may be proud that I did not run in vain or labor in vain.”

In verses 14 through 16 from Philippians 2, Paul gives more practical advice to the Church at Philippi. Paul tells them to not grumble or argue when doing things. Many bible commentators believe that Paul was referencing what happened during the Exodus from Egypt when the Hebrews were complaining about their life. Charles Spurgeon gave three examples about what people of faith must not complain about: the providence of God, each other, and the ungodly world.

Spurgeon’s examples make sense to me although I know I have complained about all these things and more. I know I have complained about how God cares for me in my life because I think I know better than God. I have always complained to God and friends about other people. And I have absolutely complained to God and other people about how “ungodly” the world is now. Paul’s advice also make sense because it makes our life more peaceful if we stop complaining and arguing about everything in life.