Noah, the Ark and Fiction

I watched a National Geographic show on Saturday which was designed to show 'proof' for Noah's Ark and trying to figure out if the Biblical story of Noah and the Ark is merely allegory or factual historical events.

More coming soon ...

Joash King of Judah - Starting well, but finishes poorly

Today's reading from 2 Chronicles 24 is a good reminder not to take my walk with God for granted. Joash is King in Judah and for most of his life he walks strongly with God. He tears down the high places, he restores the temple; from all outward appearances he is trying to do what is right.

However, there is a problem here. Somehow later in life he sets aside his passion for righteousness and for following God with a whole heart. He even stoops to murder, murder of the son of the priest!

Lord, may I follow you with a whole heart. May I not forsake you in my older years. May you who have begun your work within me continue to complete it until the day you call me home. Thank you Father.

Something more than a man

In my personal studies this morning, I am focused on the phrase from I Corinthians 3:3 in which the apostle Paul states: "...and are you not walking as mere men".

As I meditate on this verse, I begin to wonder how does God view my walk? Am I walking as a mere man? Is my lifestyle, my behavior different from that of those who have not accepted Christ as Lord and Savior? What is it that makes a life a different walk?