TODAY'S BIBLE VERSE
Memorize this Verse:
25. I H B Y A N A O Y H I N S T R F N H S B B
It is most natural to understand this literally, and to gather from it that the psalmist, whether David or another, composed this psalm in advanced life. It has certainly all the gravity, calmness, seriousness, and tone of authority which befit a teacher of many years and much experience.
“Yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread”: The social condition of the Israelites was very unlike that of modern European communities. Though there were rich and poor among them, there could scarcely be any that were very poor. Where there was a general obligation upon all well-disposed persons to lend to such as were in need, and no interest could be asked upon loans. And in the year of jubilee all debts were remitted, and mortgaged lands returned to their original owners or their families. Actual begging was scarcely possible, and at any rate could only be brought about by extreme and reckless misconduct (see Prov. 20:4).
God will see to the needs of His people. He will not necessarily help us with our greed. He will not let us go hungry, if we are His. Remember, how He miraculously fed Elijah twice a day by a raven bringing food to him. He also fed the rebellious Israelites 40 years in the wilderness. I can say with David, “I have been young, and now am old”, but I too, have never seen God’s people begging bread.
Today's Bible Reading Plan selections can be found below. If you don't have a Bible with you, just click the references to read each passage online:
Old Testament
Isaiah 46-48 — 8.0 minutes
Proverbs 27:1-14 — 2.5 minutes
New Testament
Luke 23:38-43 — 1.5 minutes
Hebrews 10:19-39 — 4.5 minutes
Total Average Read Time — 16.5 minutes
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