Daily Bible Reading

Today's Bible reading is from
Psalms 40 — 45
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1 I waited ^F132 patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. 2 He brought me up also out of an horrible ^F133 pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings. 3 And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD. 4 Blessed is that man that maketh the LORD his trust, and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies. 5 Many, O LORD my God, are thy wonderful works which thou hast done, and thy thoughts which are to us-ward: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee: if I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered.

6 Sacrifice and offering thou didst not desire; mine ears hast thou opened: ^F134 burnt offering and sin offering hast thou not required. 7 Then said I, Lo, I come: in the volume of the book it is written of me, 8 I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within ^F135 my heart. 9 I have preached CLICK HERE FOR MORE

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Highlights In Today's Reading:
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Learn more about Jesus and the glories of the Messiah and His Bride in today's reading. See the similarities between Ahithophel (David's trusted adviser) (II Sam.l 15:12) and Judas.

David was forcibly separated from his palace and worship at the Temple as well as participation in the God-prescribed sacrifices (festivals). For about 10 years David was in exile, constantly on the move. Wherever he was in hiding he was persistently harassed by Saul and his army who were searching to kill him. The psalmist's longing was for the living God who loves His children and seeks their love, listens to their prayers and faithfully provides and protects. David expressed: As the hart (similar to a deer) panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after Thee, O God (Ps. 42:1).

Even while David was forced to be a fugitive, there was often evidence that the Lord was providing for and protecting him. David could not realize that his trials were the method God used to develop his spiritual life. In the midst of trials, he could say: Thou art my King, O God. . . . I will not CLICK HERE FOR MORE