"You have not spoken of Me what is right"

"...Their self-defense surprised me because their careless conclusion seemed indefensible. But then I thought of how common it is to make faulty judgments based on minimal information. One of the classic biblical examples is that of Job’s friends. They wrongly concluded that because a series of tragedies happened to him, Job had sinned.
 In the end, God defended Job and offered a startling conclusion. He didn’t rebuke his friends for judging Job but for speaking falsely about Himself (Job 42:7). This is a humbling reminder that when we make careless judgments about others, we are sinning against God.

 Lord, please restrain my lips when I’m tempted to say what I shouldn’t say about people made in Your image. Use my words to bless and not harm. May I reflect Your heart. "


Started reading ODB somewhat regularly after I got a free copy from Changi (the body I've joined here in Singapore). Used to think it was too simple of a devo, but sometimes a very simple and simply stated point with a single verse helps a lot.

Numbers 23:9 (NASB)
“As I see him from the top of the rocks, 
 And I look at him from the hills; 
 Behold, a people who dwells apart, 
 And will not be reckoned among the nations." 


 As I sit at my desk in the middle of my busy day, I look back and see only the Lord's provision for His people. I look forward and see His continued victory at every moment.  We are a heavenly people and we shall not be characterized by the problems that plague us.  We dwell apart and will not be reckoned among the nations. May we touch heaven this very day.