A Personal Walk Through the Old Testament

As this world seemingly spins out of control, sometimes I need to be reminded who I am and what I have been given in Christ. This week a woman was abducted in our small, Mayberry-esque town and it has brought much anxiety and unrest to so many, myself included. Although I do not know the woman, my heart has been aching for her and her family. At times of great uncertainty like this, I need desperately to be reminded of who I am in Christ and what He has done for me, if only I will abide in Him. Here is what the Lord has given me from the Old Testament.

In Genesis, I am a friend of God
In Exodus, I am the moaning, complaining child whom God loved enough
to rescue from death and hell
In Leviticus, I am the recipient of all Christ did to fulfill each Jewish feast
In Numbers, I am the one God loved even as I wandered in the wilderness of my own sin.
In Deuteronomy, I am seeking to love the Lord my God with all my heart, with all my soul, and with all my strength.
In Joshua, I am learning to be strong and very courageous because He will never leave me or forsake me.
In Judges, I am reminded of God’s power and covenant mercy toward me in my times of great sin.
In Ruth, I am redeemed by my kinsman-redeemer, Jesus Christ.
In 1 and 2 Samuel, I am waiting to hear the voice of the Lord guide me so that I can be obedient.
In 1 and 2 Kings, I learn the cost of disobedience and idolatry and resolve to not walk in that direction.
In 1 and 2 Chronicles, I am reminded that I am significant in God’s plan.
In Ezra, God reminds me that He always keeps His promises.
In Nehemiah, I am reminded that is the restorer of dreams and hearts.
In Esther, I find that God is always in the details. Always!
In Job, God teaches us that He alone is in control and He alone is trustworthy.
In Psalms, God supplies comfort and encouragement to me when I seek it.
In Proverbs, I am urged to be wise and seek wisdom.
In Ecclesiastes, God tells me there is a time for everything.
In Song of Songs, I learn that He is the lover of my soul.
In Isaiah, I am called to walk in holiness.
In Jeremiah, God reminds me to weep for the nations and those who do not know Christ.
In Lamentations, I weep for those who died without Christ.
In Ezekiel, I am reminded that the end of time is hastening near.
In Daniel, I am encouraged to stand strong in the lion’s den and the fiery furnace.
In Hosea, I am the one He chose regardless of my rebellion.
In Joel, He pours out His Holy Spirit on me to help me walk in my calling.
In Amos, He calls me to avoid a famine of hearing the word of the Lord.
In Obadiah, He reminds me that His judgment on the nations will occur.
In Jonah, I am reminded that fishing for souls beats becoming food for fish.
In Micah, He requires me to do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with Him.
In Nahum, I am reminded that He will have His way.
In Habakkuk, He tells me to watch the work that He is working in our day.
In Zephaniah, He rejoices over me with singing.
In Haggai, I am urged to consider my ways.
In Zechariah, He reminds me that it is not by might, nor by power, but by His Spirit!
In Malachi, I am encouraged to bring the tithes to Him and watch Him pour out blessings immeasurable.