One Year Bible Readings and Commentary for Tuesday, April 19th

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Click Here to Read Joshua 19:1-20:9

The rest of the land is divided up amongst the remaining tribes of Israel. Joshua is given thc choice of any land he would want, but he chose the hill country of Ephraim. This was a very humble choice. 

Joshua received what was promised to him by God, but in remarkable humility, he receives his portion last. This is the kind of humble service and concern for others that makes Joshua such a wonderful picture of Jesus Christ. - Guzik

Click Here to Listen to Luke 19:28-48

The Lord instructs the disciples to go into the village and ask for a young donkey that no one had ridden. They only needed to say, "The Lord has need of it." In the church we often are hesitant to ask people for things that will help it accomplish its mission. I wonder if we were to use a similar tact and boldly proclaim, "The Lord has need of it."  

As Jesus began his triumphal entry, the people shouted and praised God and quoted Messianic psalms and attributed them to Jesus. When the Pharisees saw this they rebuked them. But Jesus said, "If they didn't say these things the rocks and stones would cry out!" 

When we worship the Lord it gives him pleasure, but he doesn't need it. He made us to worship him, which is as much for us as Him. Worshipping God sets our heart right and aligns it with Him. All of Creation worships and gives evidence to God's glory, but the greatest pleasure belongs to those who gladly choose to do it now. 

Psalm 88

Click Here to Read Proverbs 13:12-14

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