The Word Became Flesh

Pray- Barbados
Island in the Caribbean.  There is freedom of religion, and most are Christian, but few are really committed.  Pray for renewal of the Spirit, unity in the Church, and for the young people of the country.  The culture is immoral and young people follow it rather than Christ.  Pray that they will understand their need for Him.

Judges 11-12
Jephthah was born from prostitute, so his brothers sent him away and treated him poorly.  But when they got into trouble and needed someone to lead them against their enemies, they went to him and asked him to return and lead the army.  He agreed.  I'm glad the Lord uses us no matter where we come from!  He was given victory against the Ammonites, but made a vow to offer to the Lord whatever came out of his door first when he returned home.  It happened that his daughter- his only offspring- came out to greet him first.  He was distraught, but his daughter told him to keep his vow to the Lord, and so he did.  Then there was conflict between Jephthah and Ephraim.  They fought against each other.  I was really surprised to read this... that there was fighting among the tribes.

John 1
Jesus is the Word that was in the beginning and then put on flesh to dwell with us.  He is the light that has come into the world which cannot be overcome by darkness.  "From his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace." verse 16  John the Baptist testified about who the Christ would be and then when Jesus showed up, John knew Him because the Spirit descended on Him.  Then Jesus began calling His disciples and they were quick to believe in Him.

Psalm 101
David is telling the Lord that he will not put up with evil doers and only those who are faithful will dwell in his house.

Proverbs 14:13-14
We will be filled with the fruit of our ways- good or bad.