Today's Bible reading is the 9th chapter of the Book of Romans. You can read it here at Bible Gateway: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+9&version=NASB

When I read the 9th chapter of Romans I can't help but consider the proclamation of sovereignty found in verses 9-13 which says, "For this is the word of promise: “At this time I will come, and Sarah shall have a son.”And not only this, but there was Rebekah also, when she had conceived twins by one man, our father Isaac; for though the twins were not yet born and had not done anything good or bad, so that God’s purpose according to His choice would stand, not because of works but because of Him who calls, it was said to her, “The older will serve the younger.” Just as it is written, “Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated.” If you have never taken note of this passage, note that Paul is inspired to be quite specific regarding the timing of what God had said of Jacob and Esau. Before either had been born, God had made a sovereign choice. Had he waited until after they were born there would forever be the assumption that God's choice was based on the amount of right or wrong each had done. But the choice was not about them but God. It was so that His "purpose according to His choice would stand". As we saw back in chapter three, God purposed to exclude man's ability to boast. Of course, we know that man's tendency is to do just that; boast in his own self accomplishments and his own perceived self-worth. I'm reminded of the importance and purpose that is involved in God's timing. In chapter four we saw that God had purposed to credit righteousness to Abraham's by faith before the physical act of circumcision would occur. In Galatians we read that God sent His Son in "the fullness of time". Back in Romans chapter five we read that "at the right time Christ died for the ungodly." May God help us to well content and rest in His timing.