Rescued by God – Psalm 18:16-19

God Is Mighty And Is Able To Rescue Us Out Of Difficulty 16 He reached down from on high and took hold of me; he drew me out of deep waters. 17 He rescued me from my powerful enemy, from my foes, who were too strong for me. 18 They confronted me in the dayContinue reading “Rescued by God – Psalm 18:16-19”

Deliverance by God – Psalm 3

God Delivers His People Through All Of Their Trials 1 Lord, how many are my foes! How many rise up against me! 2 Many are saying of me, “God will not deliver him.” 3 But you, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high. 4 I call outContinue reading “Deliverance by God – Psalm 3”

To Us A Child Is Born – Isaiah 9:6

To Us A Son Is Given For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Complete Counsel Matthew Henry says this about Jesus as our Wonderful Counselor: “He isContinue reading “To Us A Child Is Born – Isaiah 9:6”

King of Kings – Psalm 2:4-9

God Has Installed His King On Zion 4 The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord scoffs at them. 5 He rebukes them in his anger and terrifies them in his wrath, saying, 6 “I have installed my king on Zion, my holy mountain.” 7 I will proclaim the Lord’s decree: He said to me,Continue reading “King of Kings – Psalm 2:4-9”

Cries for Justice – Psalm 74:18-23

God Is A God Of Justice As Well As Compassion, Grace, And Mercy. 18 Remember how the enemy has mocked you, Lord, how foolish people have reviled your name. 19 Do not hand over the life of your dove to wild beasts; do not forget the lives of your afflicted people forever. 20 Have regardContinue reading “Cries for Justice – Psalm 74:18-23”

Leadership with God – Psalm 71:1-2

Pray For All Who Are In Leadership Over Us. 1 Endow the king with your justice, O God, the royal son with your righteousness. 2 May he judge your people in righteousness, your afflicted ones with justice. Judge with Justice The author of this Psalm cries out to God that He would divinely place justiceContinue reading “Leadership with God – Psalm 71:1-2”

Help from God – Psalm 70:1-5

God Is Close To The Poor And Needy 1 Hasten, O God, to save me; come quickly, Lord, to help me. 2 May those who want to take my life be put to shame and confusion; may all who desire my ruin be turned back in disgrace. 3 May those who say to me, “Aha!Continue reading “Help from God – Psalm 70:1-5”

Message from God – Judges 3:19-23

A Grave Message From God 19 But on reaching the stone images near Gilgal he himself went back to Eglon and said, “Your Majesty, I have a secret message for you.” The king said to his attendants, “Leave us!” And they all left. 20 Ehud then approached him while he was sitting alone in theContinue reading “Message from God – Judges 3:19-23”

Judgment and God – Isaiah 3:10-12

It Will Be Well For The Righteous 10 Tell the righteous it will be well with them, for they will enjoy the fruit of their deeds. 11 Woe to the wicked! Disaster is upon them! They will be paid back for what their hands have done. 12 Youths oppress my people, women rule over them.Continue reading “Judgment and God – Isaiah 3:10-12”

Judgment by God – Isaiah 1:18-23

There Is Always Hope For The Wayward 18 “Come now, let us settle the matter,” says the Lord. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool. 19 If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the good thingsContinue reading “Judgment by God – Isaiah 1:18-23”

Judgement of God – Psalm 9:19-20

God’s Judgement Is Upon Us 19 Arise, Lord, do not let mortals triumph; let the nations be judged in your presence. 20 Strike them with terror, Lord; let the nations know they are only mortal. Just Judgement God is just, and He will not allow a nation to continue in iniquity without bringing judgement inContinue reading “Judgement of God – Psalm 9:19-20”

Famine From God – Amos 8:11-12

Beware A Famine Of The Word Of God 11 “The days are coming,” declares the Sovereign Lord, “when I will send a famine through the land— not a famine of food or a thirst for water, but a famine of hearing the words of the Lord. 12 People will stagger from sea to sea andContinue reading “Famine From God – Amos 8:11-12”

Justice of God – Jonah 3:6-10

Justice Must Be Tempered With Compassion 6 When Jonah’s warning reached the king of Nineveh, he rose from his throne, took off his royal robes, covered himself with sackcloth and sat down in the dust. 7 This is the proclamation he issued in Nineveh: “By the decree of the king and his nobles: Do notContinue reading “Justice of God – Jonah 3:6-10”

Justice of God – 1 Thessalonians 1:5-10

God Will Not Withhold His Wrath Forever 5 All this is evidence that God’s judgment is right, and as a result you will be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you are suffering. 6 God is just: He will pay back trouble to those who trouble you 7 and give relief toContinue reading “Justice of God – 1 Thessalonians 1:5-10”

Family Living by God – Ephesians 5:25-33

Husbands Have Great Responsibility 25 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her 26 to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, 27 and to present her to himself as a radiant church, without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish,Continue reading “Family Living by God – Ephesians 5:25-33”

Leadership with God – Psalm 2:10-12

An Open Letter to All Who Are Called to Leadership by God 10 Therefore, you kings, be wise; be warned, you rulers of the earth. 11 Serve the Lord with fear and celebrate his rule with trembling. 12 Kiss his son, or he will be angry and your way will lead to your destruction, forContinue reading “Leadership with God – Psalm 2:10-12”

The Justice of God – Isaiah 33:22

God Is a Righteous Judge For the Lord is our judge, the Lord is our lawgiver, the Lord is our king; it is he who will save us. A Just Judge God is a just judge.  He judges from the perspective of righteousness, for He is perfect in every aspect of character.  The Bible tellsContinue reading “The Justice of God – Isaiah 33:22”

Leadership of God – Acts 13:22

Have You Considered My Servant, David? After removing Saul, he made David their king. God testified concerning him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse, a man after my own heart; he will do everything I want him to do.’ Lasting Loyalty David was a man who was loyal to God.  No matter what heContinue reading “Leadership of God – Acts 13:22”

Leadership of God – 1 Timothy 3:8-13

It would not be right for us to neglect the ministry of the word of God in order to wait on tables. Brothers and sisters, choose seven men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will turn this responsibility over to them and will give our attentionContinue reading “Leadership of God – 1 Timothy 3:8-13”