So I was a little behind when I picked up my Bible this morning - 2 days behind to be exact. Friday night came and went and I fell asleep early. Yesterday I was just being lazy. But I thought Sunday morning was the perfect time to catch up. And catch up I did. I have to say I am really into the Old Testament right now. I am liking the Joseph story, rereading it and wondering what will happen next.
At first I was like poor Joseph. He was sold by his brothers and then imprisoned but wait - he's now in a position of power next to the Pharaoh! And now he's being a jerk to his brothers, imprisoning them. I can't wait to see what happens. But I am pretty sure he's following that OT law that says "An eye for an eye" and I am glad I'm reading the New Testament too, to be reminded that that's not how things are any more. Jesus doesn't preach that. In fact, Jesus is the opposite. Jesus is love. And I like how the Psalms and the Proverbs are in between the two - telling us about God's vengeance but also his love and protection and caring.
I think part of the reason I really enjoyed my reading today is that I took the time, I was relaxed and it wasn't 10pm after a 17 hour day. I'm going to work on reading earlier in the day from now on.
~ Sarah
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