Worship

Scripture

Call me crazy, but I’m one of those people who believes (and witnesses) how modern science and the Bible are not in opposition to one another, but compliment each other. Scientific studies have only further revealed truths written in the Bible. One of the most interesting was an article explaining how the 10 plagues of Egypt could be explained through natural phenomena and how each plague would naturally lead to the next one. For example, the water turning to blood sounds a lot like a phenomenon called “red tide”. This is when a particular type of algae spawn and turn the water’s blood red. Next, it was frogs. Well, if the water was experiencing this “red tide” the frogs would likely leave the waters seeking other sources of freshwater. Yet, when they couldn’t they would die; scattering the land with dead and rotting frogs. Leading to the next plague: flies. Of course, God could simply spawn these occurrences from pure nothingness, but I think it is so astounding to see how God’s power works through natural occurrences. So interesting! 

I had the same type of encounter while reading through Isaiah. We see God promising that Babylon would be destroyed. Well, if we look through our Biblical history, it is said that the book of Isaiah was probably written around 740-700 B.C. Wouldn’t you know it, not more than 200 years later, Babylon was utterly destroyed by the Persians led by Cyrus the Great. Our reading today also lays out warnings for the Assyrians and Philistines as well. Both were conquered even before Babylon fell. 

I love reading my Bible and then researching its rich history. Realizing that there is archeological, scientific, and historic evidence to support the truths in the Bible only makes it more relevant to me. These people and occurrences we read about are not just inspiration for our modern day lives, but they are a part of our spiritual history. A history rich in God’s holiness. 

Prayer

HONOR GOD

Exodus 33:19

And the Lord said, “I will cause all my goodness to pass in front of you, and I will proclaim my name, the Lord, in your presence. I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion.”

Thank Him for being who He is. For being a merciful and compassionate God who has shown you grace.

ASK GOD

God is ready to give you the wisdom you need. Ask Him, specifically, for the wisdom you need right now.

SUBMIT TO GOD

John 5:39 

“You study the Scriptures diligently because you think that in them you have eternal life. These are the very Scriptures that testify about me”

God is the giver of life. Sometimes we have to submit our understanding, submit our pride, and humble ourselves to acquire a spiritual understanding

CLOSING PRAYER

God, you have chosen me. You have given me life and life abundantly. Help me steward the blessings that you have given me for my spiritual growth and the spiritual growth of those around me. In Jesus Name, Amen.