Day 145, 23rd January: 1 Samuel, John and Psalms
Chosen Obedience
Mike Pilavachi

Today’s readings
1 Samuel 16:1-17:37
John 15:1-16:4
Psalm 67:1-7
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Steph Rayner. Thanks Steph!
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When God’s got your back you can face all your giants!
Great readings today! I used to like the verse “the Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” 1 Sam 16 v 7, but when I read it today I was like “Oh no!” cos I knew my heart isn’t good. But I’d scarcely thought that when I had the reassurance “It was never about you – now that you’re Mine I’ve given you My heart.” Happy
Just realised my picture of the vine may have been wrong all these years
We are an integral part of Jesus’ body, not just a bit stuck on!