Month: January 2025

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Bible Reading for January 31

Exodus Chapter 39

1 And of the blue, and purple, and scarlet, they made cloths of service, to do service in the holy place, and made the holy garments for Aaron; as the Lord commanded Moses. Continue reading “Bible Reading for January 31”

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El Señor es Bueno

Salmo 34:1-8 (NVI)
1 Bendeciré al Señor en todo tiempo;
mis labios siempre lo alabarán.
2 Mi alma se gloría en el Señor;
lo oirán los humildes y se alegrarán.
3Engrandeced al Señor conmigo;
exaltemos a una su nombre.
4 Busqué al Señor, y él me respondió;
me libró de todos mis temores.
5 Radiantes están los que a él acuden;
jamás su rostro se cubre de vergüenza.
6 Este pobre clamó, y el Señor lo oyó
y lo libró de todas sus angustias.
7 El ángel del Señor acampa en torno a los que lo temen;
a su lado está para librarlos.
8 Probad y ved que el Señor es bueno;
dichosos los que en él se refugian.

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Bible Reading for January 30

Exodus Chapter 36

1 Then wrought Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted man, in whom the Lord put wisdom and understanding to know how to work all manner of work for the service of the sanctuary, according to all that the Lord had commanded. Continue reading “Bible Reading for January 30”

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Mi Ayuda

Salmo 121
1 A las montañas levanto mis ojos;
¿de dónde ha de venir mi ayuda?
2 Mi ayuda proviene del Señor,
creador del cielo y de la tierra.
3 No permitirá que tu pie resbale;
jamás duerme el que te cuida.
4 Jamás duerme ni se adormece
el que cuida de Israel.
5 El Señor es quien te cuida,
el Señor es tu sombra protectora.
6 De día el sol no te hará daño,
ni la luna de noche.
7 El Señor te protegerá;
de todo mal protegerá tu vida.
8 El Señor te cuidará en el hogar y en el camino,
desde ahora y para siempre.

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Bible Reading for January 29

Exodus Chapter 34

1 And the Lord said unto Moses, Hew thee two tables of stone like unto the first: and I will write upon these tables the words that were in the first tables, which thou brakest. Continue reading “Bible Reading for January 29”

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¡Sé Fuerte!

Josué 1:3-9 (NVI)
3 Tal como le prometí a Moisés, yo os entregaré a vosotros todo lugar que toquen vuestros pies.
4 Vuestro territorio se extenderá desde el desierto hasta el Líbano, y desde el gran río Éufrates, territorio de los hititas, hasta el mar Mediterráneo, que se encuentra al oeste.
5 Durante todos los días de tu vida, nadie será capaz de enfrentarse a ti. Así como estuve con Moisés, también estaré contigo; no te dejaré ni te abandonaré.
6 »Sé fuerte y valiente, porque tú harás que este pueblo herede la tierra que les prometí a sus antepasados.
7 Solo te pido que tengas mucho valor y firmeza para obedecer toda la ley que mi siervo Moisés te ordenó. No te apartes de ella para nada; solo así tendrás éxito dondequiera que vayas.
8 Recita siempre el libro de la ley y medita en él de día y de noche; cumple con cuidado todo lo que en él está escrito. Así prosperarás y tendrás éxito.
9 Ya te lo he ordenado: ¡Sé fuerte y valiente! ¡No tengas miedo ni te desanimes! Porque el Señor tu Dios te acompañará dondequiera que vayas».

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A Psalm for the Night

Psalms 77:7-15 (NKJV)
7 Will the Lord cast off forever?
And will He be favorable no more?
8 Has His mercy ceased forever?
Has His promise failed forevermore?
9 Has God forgotten to be gracious?
Has He in anger shut up His tender mercies?
Selah
10 And I said, “This is my anguish;
But I will remember the years of the right hand of the Most High.”
11 I will remember the works of the Lord;
Surely I will remember Your wonders of old.
12 I will also meditate on all Your work,
And talk of Your deeds.
13 Your way, O God, is in the sanctuary;
Who is so great a God as our God?
14 You are the God who does wonders;
You have declared Your strength among the peoples.
15 You have with Your arm redeemed Your people,

We all face “night” times in our lives. Times of anxiety, pain, fear, sorrow, stress, and discouragement. Christians are not exempt. We, too, have these dark and often lonely times in our lives as well. The Bible gives us wisdom for when life’s struggles come our way. I have found Psalms to be a valuable resource of strength and direction during my nighttimes. One example is found in Psalms 77. I recommend reading the complete chapter. In this article, however, we are going to deal specifically with verses 7-15.

In Psalms 77:7-9, we are confronted with a series of rhetorical questions. The Psalmist is not presenting these inquiries as a means of gaining information for himself. No, he is attempting to prod his readers to stop, in the midst of their time of adversity, and think. Go back and read those three verses again. Take some time to think about what the real questions are. Then, answer them.

After asking his questions, the writer then gives us another piece of sound advice (Psalms 77: 10-15). After you take a little time to silence the noise of all that is going on all around you, take time to remember. Remember what God’s Word says about Him. Recall the times, that you know about. Times when YOU have seen the powerful and miraculous hand of God work in your life and the lives of others.

Read verse 12 one more time. “I will also meditate” (think deeply) about what you [God] have already done. “And, [I] will talk of Your deeds.” Adhering to these little tidbits of admonition are of so much more value than wasting our time and energy on negative thoughts and conversations that only tear up our minds and destroy our faith.

Throughout the Bible, we are encouraged to remember what the Lord has done. This is especially true when we are faced with an unexpected challenge or during a time of trial, or when our physical or emotional health is wavering. Please remember, you can draw strength from the memory of past battles won through the power of our God!!

-G. Alfter