God Is The One Who Supplies All Of Our Needs And The Needs Of Others 6 He is the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them- he remains faithful forever. 7 He upholds the cause of the oppressed and gives food to the hungry. The Lord sets prisoners free, 8 theContinue reading “Provision From God – Psalm 146:6-10”
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The Rewards of Righteousness – Proverbs 21:21
The Intellectual Pursuit Of Anything Pales In Comparison to Reaping The Rewards Of Experiencing It Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor. Rewards of Righteousness The disciples of Christ read in the word of the Living God that we are to live lives in righteousness. (Self-)Righteousness is not required because we haveContinue reading “The Rewards of Righteousness – Proverbs 21:21”
Chastisement by God – Habakkuk 1:5-11
God Will Use Evil Nations To Chastise His People 5 “Look at the nations and watch- and be utterly amazed. For I am going to do something in your days that you would not believe, even if you were told. 6 I am raising up the Babylonians, that ruthless and impetuous people, who sweep acrossContinue reading “Chastisement by God – Habakkuk 1:5-11”
Repentance and God – 1 Kings 22:11-13
Our Hearts Should Be Broken Over Our Sin And The Sin Of Our Nation 11 When the king heard the words of the Book of the Law, he tore his robes. 12 He gave these orders to Hilkiah the priest, Ahikam son of Shaphan, Akbor son of Micaiah, Shaphan the secretary and Asaiah the king’sContinue reading “Repentance and God – 1 Kings 22:11-13”
Priests of God – Malachi 2:1-9
A Warning To Priests To Be Holy Before The Lord 1 “And now, you priests, this warning is for you. 2 If you do not listen, and if you do not resolve to honor my name,” says the Lord Almighty, “I will send a curse on you, and I will curse your blessings. Yes, IContinue reading “Priests of God – Malachi 2:1-9”
Weakness Before God – 1 Corinthians 1:26-31
God Uses the Weak To Shame The Strong 26 Brothers and sisters, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth. 27 But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; GodContinue reading “Weakness Before God – 1 Corinthians 1:26-31”
The Grace of God – Isaiah 26:7-11
The Wicked Don’t Recognize The Grace Of God 7 The path of the righteous is level; you, the Upright One, make the way of the righteous smooth. 8 Yes, Lord, walking in the way of your laws, we wait for you; your name and renown are the desire of our hearts. 9 My soul yearnsContinue reading “The Grace of God – Isaiah 26:7-11”
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”
Combat Training with God – Hebrews 12:1-3
Never Give Up, Never Surrender! (To Sin) 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer andContinue reading “Combat Training with God – Hebrews 12:1-3”
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”
Holiness of God – Matthew 21:12-13
Do Not Profane What Is Holy 12 Jesus entered the temple courts and drove out all who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves. 13 “It is written,” he said to them, “‘My house will be called a house of prayer,’ butContinue reading “Holiness of God – Matthew 21:12-13”
Justice of God – Isaiah 59:14-15
The Lack Of Justice Displeases God 14 So justice is driven back, and righteousness stands at a distance; truth has stumbled in the streets, honesty cannot enter. 15 Truth is nowhere to be found, and whoever shuns evil becomes a prey. The Lord looked and was displeased that there was no justice. Justice Jilted EvilContinue reading “Justice of God – Isaiah 59:14-15”
Love Like God – Matthew 5:38-42
Love Fulfills The Law 38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ 39 But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. 40 And if anyone wants to sue you and takeContinue reading “Love Like God – Matthew 5:38-42”
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”
Perspective of God – Matthew 25:21-22
21 “You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ 22 But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, ‘Raca,’ isContinue reading “Perspective of God – Matthew 25:21-22”
Sanctification by God – Matthew 7:1-2
“Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” When we are first saved, we are like Lazarus coming out of the tomb – we still have our grave-clothes on. OurContinue reading “Sanctification by God – Matthew 7:1-2”
Forgiven by God – Ephesians 4:32
Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. It is a blessing to be forgiven. What a relief! It is also expected that we will forgive as we have been forgiven. So why is it so hard to forgive when we have been forgiven so much? Continue reading “Forgiven by God – Ephesians 4:32”
The Holiness of God – 1 Corinthians 11:23-32
23 For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, 24 and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, “This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.” 25 In the sameContinue reading “The Holiness of God – 1 Corinthians 11:23-32”
A Promise of God – Ephesians 1:13-14
And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession—to the praise of his glory.Continue reading “A Promise of God – Ephesians 1:13-14”
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