Day 1: Beginnings

Reading: Psalm 1:1-6

There is an unmeasurable amount of joy that comes to those who do not follow the ways and advice of the wicked. Following God's Word is what will bring you joy and understanding. That is why I've decided to start out this year with a commitment to stay in His Word on a daily basis. This Psalm especially warns about the wicked and how they have no place among the Godly. Our lives depend on sticking with God and heeding His instruction.


Reading: Matthew 1:1-25

Here we read about the beginning of Jesus. If you really look at His lineage, you'll see that it was made up of some great and famous people throughout the Old Testament. But you will also see that many of the people in Jesus' lineage screwed up - big time! This just goes to show that God will take our mess ups and turn them into a message. He used each one of these people to bring about Christ and the story leading up to Him. This is a new year! From this day on, you are a new person. Everyday is a new decision.


Reading: Genesis 1:1 -2:17

The beginning of the world and man. God created man and woman in HIS image. We are created with such value that God chose to create us in His image! Do you realize what kind of value that places on us? God said everything He created was good, but for man, He said it was VERY good. Everything around us is a reflection of God and His goodness. It is important to be reminded of Him when we see nature's beauty. God doesn't make junk, and He made you.


So as we begin in a year of daily Bible reading, I can't help but think about this theme of "beginnings" today. We are beginning a new year, a new start, and a new goal. But let's keep in mind that even though we begin this new year, everyday is a new day. If we miss a day of reading, we can start new the next day. Just stick to it, and keep at it. You'll learn from the Word no matter when you read it.