Isa 37:1 And it came to pass, when king Hezekiah heard it, that he rent his clothes, and covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the house of the LORD.
Isa 36:20 Who are they among all the gods of these lands, that have delivered their land out of my hand, that the LORD should deliver Jerusalem out of my hand?
Hezekiah, upon seeing and hearing the message of his mourning ambassadors, tears his own clothing in mourning to the LORD. He did what was appropriate, he went to the house of the LORD to pray and to seek help.
Isa 37:2 And he sent Eliakim, who was over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and the elders of the priests covered with sackcloth, unto Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz.
Isa 37:3 And they said unto him, Thus saith Hezekiah, This day is a day of trouble, and of rebuke, and of blasphemy: for the children are come to the birth, and there is not strength to bring forth.
Isa 37:4 It may be the LORD thy God will hear the words of Rabshakeh, whom the king of Assyria his master hath sent to reproach the living God, and will reprove the words which the LORD thy God hath heard: wherefore lift up thy prayer for the remnant that is left.
Isa 37:5 So the servants of king Hezekiah came to Isaiah.
The children have come to birth, but there is no strength to bring them forth: Hezekiah put these words in the mouth of his messengers to Isaiah to express the total hopeless outlook of the situation. This was a proverbial expression for a disaster - a woman so exhausted by labor that she could not complete the birth, so it is likely that both mother and child would die.
The servants of Hezekiah came to the prophet Isaiah, a known prophet and man of God to seek the LORD'S help. Had not Rabshakeh offended the LORD with his boasting? Pray for the remnant that is left.
Isa 37:6 And Isaiah said unto them, Thus shall ye say unto your master, Thus saith the LORD, Be not afraid of the words that thou hast heard, wherewith the servants of the king of Assyria have blasphemed me.
Isa 37:7 Behold, I will send a blast upon him, and he shall hear a rumour, and return to his own land; and I will cause him to fall by the sword in his own land.
Isaiah speaks from the LORD. If he is a true prophet it will come to pass. Many claim to be prophets, but if what they say does not come to pass, they are false. Isaiah speaks comforting words "Be not afraid of the words that thou hast heard," their words of blasphemy. I will send a "blast'" a strong wind, a spirit upon him. (I will blast his blasphemy.) The LORD speaks personally of Rabshekah, who blasphemed, "I will send a spirit against him"; an angelic spirit, as he did, which cut off his army in one night: and he shall hear a rumour; of the sudden and total destruction of his army; though some refer this to the rumour of the king of Ethiopia coming out to make war against him. Rabshekah shall fall by the sword in his own land.
Isa 37:8 So Rabshakeh returned, and found the king of Assyria warring against Libnah: for he had heard that he was departed from Lachish.
Isa 37:9 And he heard say concerning Tirhakah king of Ethiopia, He is come forth to make war with thee. And when he heard it, he sent messengers to Hezekiah, saying,
Isa 37:10 Thus shall ye speak to Hezekiah king of Judah, saying, Let not thy God, in whom thou trustest, deceive thee, saying, Jerusalem shall not be given into the hand of the king of Assyria.
Isa 37:11 Behold, thou hast heard what the kings of Assyria have done to all lands by destroying them utterly; and shalt thou be delivered?
Isa 37:12 Have the gods of the nations delivered them which my fathers have destroyed, as Gozan, and Haran, and Rezeph, and the children of Eden which were in Telassar?
Isa 37:13 Where is the king of Hamath, and the king of Arphad, and the king of the city of Sepharvaim, Hena, and Ivah?
Isa 37:14 And Hezekiah received the letter from the hand of the messengers, and read it: and Hezekiah went up unto the house of the LORD, and spread it before the LORD.
1 Pet 5:7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
Another threat from Rabshekah, saying that the God of Jacob cannot save Jerusalem, this time in writing. Even though he was in battle with other countries, he hurls insults. Hezekiah went to the house of the LORD and laid the message before the LORD. We should take our concerns to the LORD. Write them down, bring them to the LORD in prayer; lay them before the cross or upon the altar. If God would be glorified through answering your prayer, it is a good way to pray, for His glory and for His will to be done.
Isa 37:15 And Hezekiah prayed unto the LORD, saying,
Isa 37:16 O LORD of hosts, God of Israel, that dwellest between the cherubims, thou art the God, even thou alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth: thou hast made heaven and earth.
LORD of hosts, refers to the LORD of the host of warring angels. Commander of them all.
Isa 44:6 Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel, and his redeemer the LORD of hosts; I am the first, and I am the last; and beside me there is no God.
Mat 26:51 And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest's, and smote off his ear.
Mat 26:52 Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.
Mat 26:53 Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?
Mat 26:54 But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be?
Isa 37:17 Incline thine ear, O LORD, and hear; open thine eyes, O LORD, and see: and hear all the words of Sennacherib, which hath sent to reproach the living God.
Psa 34:15 The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry.
Isa 37:18 Of a truth, LORD, the kings of Assyria have laid waste all the nations, and their countries.
Isa 37:19 And have cast their gods into the fire: for they were no gods, but the work of men's hands, wood and stone: therefore they have destroyed them.
Isa 37:20 Now therefore, O LORD our God, save us from his hand, that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that thou art the LORD, even thou only.
You are the true LORD God, not a false god; save us.
Isa 37:21 Then Isaiah the son of Amoz sent unto Hezekiah, saying, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Whereas thou hast prayed to me against Sennacherib king of Assyria:
The following would result because King Hezekiah prayed to God. It leaves one to believe if he had not of prayed, that God would not have moved on his behalf.
James 5:16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
Isa 37:22 This is the word which the LORD hath spoken concerning him; The virgin, the daughter of Zion, hath despised thee, and laughed thee to scorn; the daughter of Jerusalem hath shaken her head at thee.
The virgin, the daughter of Zion, the holy city Jerusalem who would have been ravished by the Assyrians, laughs them to scorn, because the LORD is her help.
Isa 37:23 Whom hast thou reproached and blasphemed? and against whom hast thou exalted thy voice, and lifted up thine eyes on high? even against the Holy One of Israel.
Isa 37:24 By thy servants hast thou reproached the Lord, and hast said, By the multitude of my chariots am I come up to the height of the mountains, to the sides of Lebanon; and I will cut down the tall cedars thereof, and the choice fir trees thereof: and I will enter into the height of his border, and the forest of his Carmel.
The Assyrians might and ideas of conquest would not come about because the LORD is mightier.
Isa 37:25 I have digged, and drunk water; and with the sole of my feet have I dried up all the rivers of the besieged places.
The Assyrians boast about how they are able to find water, even if the Jews shut off the streams.
Isa 37:26 Hast thou not heard long ago, how I have done it; and of ancient times, that I have formed it? now have I brought it to pass, that thou shouldest be to lay waste defenced cities into ruinous heaps.
Isa 37:27 Therefore their inhabitants were of small power, they were dismayed and confounded: they were as the grass of the field, and as the green herb, as the grass on the housetops, and as corn blasted before it be grown up.
The LORD speaks to the Assyrians, that he was the power behind their victories. It was not their doing, God used them to destroy and chasten the nations.
Isa 37:28 But I know thy abode, and thy going out, and thy coming in, and thy rage against me.
Isa 37:29 Because thy rage against me, and thy tumult, is come up into mine ears, therefore will I put my hook in thy nose, and my bridle in thy lips, and I will turn thee back by the way by which thou camest.
I know you, your every thought and works, you cannot escape my strength.
Isa 37:30 And this shall be a sign unto thee, Ye shall eat this year such as groweth of itself; and the second year that which springeth of the same: and in the third year sow ye, and reap, and plant vineyards, and eat the fruit thereof.
You will eat off of the land things that were not sown, you will forage for food from the fields.
Isa 37:31 And the remnant that is escaped of the house of Judah shall again take root downward, and bear fruit upward:
Isa 37:32 For out of Jerusalem shall go forth a remnant, and they that escape out of mount Zion: the zeal of the LORD of hosts shall do this.
They whom God has delivered out of the hands of the Assyrians will prosper.
Isa 37:33 Therefore thus saith the LORD concerning the king of Assyria, He shall not come into this city, nor shoot an arrow there, nor come before it with shields, nor cast a bank against it.
Isa 37:34 By the way that he came, by the same shall he return, and shall not come into this city, saith the LORD.
Isa 37:35 For I will defend this city to save it for mine own sake, and for my servant David's sake.
The LORD told Isaiah that not one person or arrow shall enter Jerusalem, because He will protect them.
Isa 37:36 Then the angel of the LORD went forth, and smote in the camp of the Assyrians a hundred and fourscore and five thousand: and when they arose early in the morning, behold, they were all dead corpses.
The LORD sent one angel to kill 185 thousand Assyrian soldiers.
Micheal has been mentioned as being the defending angel of the land of the Jews.
Dan 12:1 And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book.
Isa 37:37 So Sennacherib king of Assyria departed, and went and returned, and dwelt at Nineveh.
Isa 37:38 And it came to pass, as he was worshipping in the house of Nisroch his god, that Adrammelech and Sharezer his sons smote him with the sword; and they escaped into the land of Armenia: and Esarhaddon his son reigned in his stead.
Even the king of Assyria was slain by his own sons.
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Fruit
Mat 12:33 Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by his fruit.
Luke 6:44 For every tree is known by his own fruit. For of thorns men do not gather figs, nor of a bramble bush gather they grapes.
Our old life was wild and common, we do not allow the old ways to take over the new creation. In Christ Jesus we are new creations, with new good fruit in our lives. If we pretend to be what we are not, we produce no fruit. What we do and say is the fruit of our lives. If we live as liars, we are only confusion, who can know what we are? If we seek and live in truth, then others will know we are of God, by our fruit and will benefit by our lives. A good fruit tree blesses many. If we do only evil, our fruit is the fruit of the devil.
Mat 12:34 O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.
Mat 12:35 A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.
I have heard people say that satan is good, he loves me. No, this would be contrary to the nature and fruit of evil. Some have turned from God to satan because of something that happened to them. They ask, "why didn't God help me? If he is a loving God, why did he let me suffer so. I hate God," they then turn to satan. Oh foolish heart, do you not know that it was the fruit of satan that hurt you? Do we run to the source of evil? God is the source of all good. Perhaps he was not visible to you, but he kept you alive until this time of freedom. Thank God for life, He is the only true God, who loves you. Receive Jesus and be under his protection. Those who are not under his protection, satan may come against.
Mat 12:36 But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.
Mat 12:37 For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.
It is so hard to control the tongue. James said:
James 3:5 Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth!
James 3:6 And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell.
Hold your tongue, do not allow satan to use you to produce his fruit. You either speak for God the word of truth or you speak lies from satan. He came to steal, kill and destroy, often by using someone's unguarded words. Put a shield on your tongue, the shield of faith. Let your words be as Jesus, full of grace and truth, then your life and fruit will be a blessing to others.
Gal 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
Gal 5:23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
How is your crop doing? We will be held accountable for every idle word spoken and more importantly our behavior. I am seeing well seasoned men of God in their 70's and 80's who have a reputation of being godly and righteous, suddenly show that are become selfish and even cruel. One pastor friend with a lifetime of service kills himself leaving his wife and children heartbroken. Watch out fellow saints that we not become self righteous as the Scribes and Pharisees. We may be quoting scriptures and doing a ministry for the LORD, but our hearts may grow cold towards those we should care the most for. Our actions may betray a selfish heart. Keep my heart LORD; I love these fallen saints.
1 Tim 5:8 But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.
1 Cor 3:18 Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.
In visiting the Christian Chats, my spirit was grieved with all the rooms being filled with Pagans and other ungodly people trying to destroy the Christian faith. They selected certain scriptures, then applied human (and demon) logic to mock the word of God. No matter how many other verses were used to explain their question, it fell on blind eyes. They were there to destroy the Christian rooms. Every room was filled with them. Where will the true seeker find the truth today?
Prov 1:5 A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:
Prov 1:6 To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.
Prov 1:7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Many do not fear the LORD, but mock him and those who speak his words. Others think they know everything.
1 Cor 3:19 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.
1 Cor 3:20 And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain.
Their thoughts are empty glorying in their own shame. The Psalmist spoke of vanity:
Psa 62:9 Surely men of low degree are vanity, and men of high degree are a lie: to be laid in the balance, they are altogether lighter than vanity.
1 Cor 3:21 Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are yours;
1 Cor 3:22 Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are yours;
1 Cor 3:23 And ye are Christ's; and Christ is God's.
Don't glory in men or things for we are in Christ Jesus and he is God's and God owns all things. Our behavior should be as children of God who Christ has redeemed with his own blood. Do not trust in your own godliness or "pure" heart. Give God the glory and take care of your own before you go out to be a big name Christian.
1 Cor 6:20 For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's. Amen
Luke 6:44 For every tree is known by his own fruit. For of thorns men do not gather figs, nor of a bramble bush gather they grapes.
Our old life was wild and common, we do not allow the old ways to take over the new creation. In Christ Jesus we are new creations, with new good fruit in our lives. If we pretend to be what we are not, we produce no fruit. What we do and say is the fruit of our lives. If we live as liars, we are only confusion, who can know what we are? If we seek and live in truth, then others will know we are of God, by our fruit and will benefit by our lives. A good fruit tree blesses many. If we do only evil, our fruit is the fruit of the devil.
Mat 12:34 O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.
Mat 12:35 A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.
I have heard people say that satan is good, he loves me. No, this would be contrary to the nature and fruit of evil. Some have turned from God to satan because of something that happened to them. They ask, "why didn't God help me? If he is a loving God, why did he let me suffer so. I hate God," they then turn to satan. Oh foolish heart, do you not know that it was the fruit of satan that hurt you? Do we run to the source of evil? God is the source of all good. Perhaps he was not visible to you, but he kept you alive until this time of freedom. Thank God for life, He is the only true God, who loves you. Receive Jesus and be under his protection. Those who are not under his protection, satan may come against.
Mat 12:36 But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.
Mat 12:37 For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.
It is so hard to control the tongue. James said:
James 3:5 Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth!
James 3:6 And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell.
Hold your tongue, do not allow satan to use you to produce his fruit. You either speak for God the word of truth or you speak lies from satan. He came to steal, kill and destroy, often by using someone's unguarded words. Put a shield on your tongue, the shield of faith. Let your words be as Jesus, full of grace and truth, then your life and fruit will be a blessing to others.
Gal 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
Gal 5:23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
How is your crop doing? We will be held accountable for every idle word spoken and more importantly our behavior. I am seeing well seasoned men of God in their 70's and 80's who have a reputation of being godly and righteous, suddenly show that are become selfish and even cruel. One pastor friend with a lifetime of service kills himself leaving his wife and children heartbroken. Watch out fellow saints that we not become self righteous as the Scribes and Pharisees. We may be quoting scriptures and doing a ministry for the LORD, but our hearts may grow cold towards those we should care the most for. Our actions may betray a selfish heart. Keep my heart LORD; I love these fallen saints.
1 Tim 5:8 But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.
1 Cor 3:18 Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.
In visiting the Christian Chats, my spirit was grieved with all the rooms being filled with Pagans and other ungodly people trying to destroy the Christian faith. They selected certain scriptures, then applied human (and demon) logic to mock the word of God. No matter how many other verses were used to explain their question, it fell on blind eyes. They were there to destroy the Christian rooms. Every room was filled with them. Where will the true seeker find the truth today?
Prov 1:5 A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:
Prov 1:6 To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.
Prov 1:7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Many do not fear the LORD, but mock him and those who speak his words. Others think they know everything.
1 Cor 3:19 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.
1 Cor 3:20 And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain.
Their thoughts are empty glorying in their own shame. The Psalmist spoke of vanity:
Psa 62:9 Surely men of low degree are vanity, and men of high degree are a lie: to be laid in the balance, they are altogether lighter than vanity.
1 Cor 3:21 Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are yours;
1 Cor 3:22 Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are yours;
1 Cor 3:23 And ye are Christ's; and Christ is God's.
Don't glory in men or things for we are in Christ Jesus and he is God's and God owns all things. Our behavior should be as children of God who Christ has redeemed with his own blood. Do not trust in your own godliness or "pure" heart. Give God the glory and take care of your own before you go out to be a big name Christian.
1 Cor 6:20 For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's. Amen
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Be Thankful
Thank the LORD for His care and protection
Thank you LORD for being with me all the way. I was cared for and you brought me out of affliction. Through valleys growth came. Through your word came wisdom and grace for everything needed. You have loved me and given me people to love. Your hand has brought many out of bondage and your grace continues to touch all those who trust in you.
2 Sam 22:47 The LORD liveth; and blessed be my rock; and exalted be the God of the rock of my salvation.
2 Sam 22:48 It is God that avengeth me, and that bringeth down the people under me,
2 Sam 22:49 And that bringeth me forth from mine enemies: thou also hast lifted me up on high above them that rose up against me: thou hast delivered me from the violent man.
2 Sam 22:50 Therefore I will give thanks unto thee, O LORD, among the heathen, and I will sing praises unto thy name.
2 Sam 22:51 He is the tower of salvation for his king: and showeth mercy to his anointed, unto David, and to his seed for evermore.
Psa 30:4 Sing unto the LORD, O ye saints of his, and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.
Psa 30:5 For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.
Psa 92:1 A Psalm or Song for the sabbath day. It is a good thing to give thanks unto the LORD, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High:
Psa 92:2 To show forth thy lovingkindness in the morning, and thy faithfulness every night,
Psa 119:62 At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee because of thy righteous judgments.
Psa 119:63 I am a companion of all them that fear thee, and of them that keep thy precepts.
1 Th 5:18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
Give thanks for our victory in Christ Jesus
I once was lost in sins, without hope without direction, in a world of questions and then you came, you touched me and I could see your beauty all around me. Through hard things you were with me, I held your hand and was not afraid. Your peace is with me in good times and in bad times. Your grace has blessed me with gifts to use for your glory. You have given me a new heart and a new life to live in a world of new discoveries. Your word delights my soul and sharing with others is a great reward. You are my comforter and guide, my rock and my strength, wisdom and health and prosperity come from your hand. I will give thanks for your great salvation and with many will sing your praises for all eternity. My Father, my Savior, My redeemer and provider. Jesus is our King of Kings and LORD of LORDS, he has secured the victory for all who trust in him.
1 Cor 15:54 So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.
1 Cor 15:55 O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?
1 Cor 15:56 The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law.
1 Cor 15:57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Cor 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.
2 Cor 2:14 Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place.
2 Cor 2:15 For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish:
2 Cor 2:16 To the one we are the savour of death unto death; and to the other the savour of life unto life. And who is sufficient for these things?
2 Cor 2:17 For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ.
2 Cor 9:15 Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.
Be thankful in all things
LORD, you are worthy of all my love and praise. I thank you for family, the family of God, your people and you care for us. We are your people that you have chosen to be with you as your bride. We seek deeper fellowship with you, more of your love and grace. You have given us of your nature and your mind. The mind of Christ is your great wisdom and blessing, to see all through your eyes and with your understanding. We give you thanks for being with us, your peace and love surrounds us. We give you thanks, forevermore.
1 Tim 2:1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
1 Tim 2:2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
1 Tim 2:3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;
Phil 4:11 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.
Phil 4:12 I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.
Phil 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
Thank you LORD for being with me all the way. I was cared for and you brought me out of affliction. Through valleys growth came. Through your word came wisdom and grace for everything needed. You have loved me and given me people to love. Your hand has brought many out of bondage and your grace continues to touch all those who trust in you.
2 Sam 22:47 The LORD liveth; and blessed be my rock; and exalted be the God of the rock of my salvation.
2 Sam 22:48 It is God that avengeth me, and that bringeth down the people under me,
2 Sam 22:49 And that bringeth me forth from mine enemies: thou also hast lifted me up on high above them that rose up against me: thou hast delivered me from the violent man.
2 Sam 22:50 Therefore I will give thanks unto thee, O LORD, among the heathen, and I will sing praises unto thy name.
2 Sam 22:51 He is the tower of salvation for his king: and showeth mercy to his anointed, unto David, and to his seed for evermore.
Psa 30:4 Sing unto the LORD, O ye saints of his, and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.
Psa 30:5 For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.
Psa 92:1 A Psalm or Song for the sabbath day. It is a good thing to give thanks unto the LORD, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High:
Psa 92:2 To show forth thy lovingkindness in the morning, and thy faithfulness every night,
Psa 119:62 At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee because of thy righteous judgments.
Psa 119:63 I am a companion of all them that fear thee, and of them that keep thy precepts.
1 Th 5:18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
Give thanks for our victory in Christ Jesus
I once was lost in sins, without hope without direction, in a world of questions and then you came, you touched me and I could see your beauty all around me. Through hard things you were with me, I held your hand and was not afraid. Your peace is with me in good times and in bad times. Your grace has blessed me with gifts to use for your glory. You have given me a new heart and a new life to live in a world of new discoveries. Your word delights my soul and sharing with others is a great reward. You are my comforter and guide, my rock and my strength, wisdom and health and prosperity come from your hand. I will give thanks for your great salvation and with many will sing your praises for all eternity. My Father, my Savior, My redeemer and provider. Jesus is our King of Kings and LORD of LORDS, he has secured the victory for all who trust in him.
1 Cor 15:54 So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.
1 Cor 15:55 O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?
1 Cor 15:56 The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law.
1 Cor 15:57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Cor 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.
2 Cor 2:14 Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place.
2 Cor 2:15 For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish:
2 Cor 2:16 To the one we are the savour of death unto death; and to the other the savour of life unto life. And who is sufficient for these things?
2 Cor 2:17 For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ.
2 Cor 9:15 Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.
Be thankful in all things
LORD, you are worthy of all my love and praise. I thank you for family, the family of God, your people and you care for us. We are your people that you have chosen to be with you as your bride. We seek deeper fellowship with you, more of your love and grace. You have given us of your nature and your mind. The mind of Christ is your great wisdom and blessing, to see all through your eyes and with your understanding. We give you thanks for being with us, your peace and love surrounds us. We give you thanks, forevermore.
1 Tim 2:1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
1 Tim 2:2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
1 Tim 2:3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;
Phil 4:11 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.
Phil 4:12 I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.
Phil 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
Monday, November 24, 2008
Hannah's Thanksgiving Song
1 Sam 1:26 And she said, Oh my lord, as thy soul liveth, my lord, I am the woman that stood by thee here, praying unto the LORD.
1 Sam 1:27 For this child I prayed; and the LORD hath given me my petition which I asked of him:
Hannah had been unable to have children. Her husband had two wives and the one who had children made life miserable for Hannah. Hannah came to the Temple when it was in Shiloh and prayed for a son. She made a vow that if she had a son she would dedicate him to the Lord and she would not cut his hair, like Samson. The child was born and she cared for it until it was weaned and able to eat apart from the mother. She has brought the child to the temple where Eli was high priest. She is praying a prayer of dedication to the LORD from her heart.
1 Sam 1:28 Therefore also I have lent him to the LORD; as long as he liveth he shall be lent to the LORD. And he worshipped the LORD there.
He would always be her son, but Hannah lent him to the Lord for as long as he lived. Her beloved Samuel will be given to the Lord's service. You cannot out give the Lord. Many blessings will follow this gift, her vow would be fulfilled
1 Sam 2:1 And Hannah prayed, and said, My heart rejoiceth in the LORD, mine horn is exalted in the LORD: my mouth is enlarged over mine enemies; because I rejoice in thy salvation.
My heart rejoices in the Lord. For many years she suffered, feeling worthless. The constant nagging of the adversary, the other wife, added to her distress. finally the Lord answered her prayer. It was the LORD who brought Samuel. She rejoices in fulfilling her vow to him. Her horn, her strength is exalted in the Lord. Her strength was from the Lord. Her speech is bold, her enemies take notice because she rejoiced in her salvation. We have much rejoicing to do because of our salvation, perhaps the unsaved will desire what we have?Compare this prayer with the prayer of Mary in Luke 1:46-55. Mary echos Hannah's prayer. Hannah at giving a son to the Lord and Mary who shall receive a son from the Lord.
Luke 1:46 And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord,
Luke 1:47 And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.
Luke 1:48 For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.
Luke 1:49 For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name.
1 Sam 2:2 There is none holy as the LORD: for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God.
Psa 18:2 The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.
Psa 18:3 I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.
1 Sam 2:3 Talk no more so exceeding proudly; let not arrogancy come out of your mouth: for the LORD is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed.
Luke 1:52 He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree.
Perhaps, Hannah is referring to her adversary, who arrogantly accused her, when she needed a friend. Satan is the accuser of the brethren, he is relentless in his quest to tear you down. If you are humbly dwelling in Christ, under the blood, he cannot succeed.
1 Sam 2:4 The bows of the mighty men are broken, and they that stumbled are girded with strength.
1 Sam 2:5 They that were full have hired out themselves for bread; and they that were hungry ceased: so that the barren hath born seven; and she that hath many children is waxed feeble.
The LORD has a way of turning things upside down to accomplish His will. He humbles the strong and exalts the weak who trust in him.
1 Cor 1:27 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
1 Cor 1:28 And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are:
1 Cor 1:29 That no flesh should glory in his presence.
Jer 9:23 Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches:
Jer 9:24 But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the LORD.
1 Sam 2:6 The LORD killeth, and maketh alive: he bringeth down to the grave, and bringeth up.
The Lord has power over life and death.
Luke 12:4 And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.
Luke 12:5 But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him.
John 11:25 Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:
John 11:26 And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?
1 Sam 2:7 The LORD maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up.
1 Sam 2:8 He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth up the beggar from the dunghill, to set them among princes, and to make them inherit the throne of glory: for the pillars of the earth are the Lord's, and he hath set the world upon them.
Luke 1:52 He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree.
Luke 1:53 He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away.
1 Pet 5:6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:
1 Sam 16:7 But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.
1 Sam 2:9 He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail.
2 Cor 10:3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:
2 Cor 10:4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)
2 Cor 10:5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;
1 Sam 2:10 The adversaries of the LORD shall be broken to pieces; out of heaven shall he thunder upon them: the LORD shall judge the ends of the earth; and he shall give strength unto his king, and exalt the horn of his anointed.
Hannah spoke a prophecy of an anointed king, or Messiah in the Hebrew. There were as of this time no kings in Israel; but God was their king. The Messiah king would come from God. This is the first mention of a coming (anointed) Messiah in the Bible.
Psa 2:7 I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.
Psa 2:8 Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.
Psa 2:9 Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.
Rev 19:15 And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God.
Rev 19:16 And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.
Psa 22:3 But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel.
A thankful heart will be joined by God's Spirit of prophecy and grace.
Psa 19:14 Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.
Rom 14:19 Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.
Amen
Friday, November 21, 2008
Isaiah 36
War of Words
Isa 36:1 Now it came to pass in the fourteenth year of king Hezekiah, that Sennacherib king of Assyria came up against all the defenced cities of Judah, and took them.
The time is given, the fourteenth year of Judah's king Hezekiah, who had purged the nation of idols and restored true forms of worship. He was a good king. Sennacherib king of Assyria had already conquered Syria, Israel and now all the defenced cities of Judah.
Isa 36:2 And the king of Assyria sent Rabshakeh from Lachish to Jerusalem unto king Hezekiah with a great army. And he stood by the conduit of the upper pool in the highway of the fuller's field.
Isa 36:3 Then came forth unto him Eliakim, Hilkiah's son, which was over the house, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah, Asaph's son, the recorder.
Imagine if our country was completely invaded and the invading army goes to the capitol city to face the president, or King Hezekiah? What complete hopelessness this would appear to be, It would be hopeless in a godless nation, whose hope was in a godless man, but Hezekiah was a king who served Almighty God. The representatives of the Assyrian king met with the representatives of king Hezekiah. They meet at the place of the water supply for the city of Jerusalem. The king had spiritual water.
Isa 36:4 And Rabshakeh said unto them, Say ye now to Hezekiah, Thus saith the great king, the king of Assyria, What confidence is this wherein thou trustest?
Isa 36:5 I say, sayest thou, (but they are but vain words) I have counsel and strength for war: now on whom dost thou trust, that thou rebellest against me?
Isa 36:6 Lo, thou trustest in the staff of this broken reed, on Egypt; whereon if a man lean, it will go into his hand, and pierce it: so is Pharaoh king of Egypt to all that trust in him.
Isa 36:7 But if thou say to me, We trust in the LORD our God: is it not he, whose high places and whose altars Hezekiah hath taken away, and said to Judah and to Jerusalem, Ye shall worship before this altar?
The commander of the Assyrian forces mocking replies to the men from Hezekiah; who do you trust to save you? The Egyptians are as a staff from a broken reed, that will pierce the hand if you lean on it.
Psa 20:7 Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.
If you say, We trust in the Lord our God: is it not he, whose high places and whose altars Hezekiah hath taken away? This showed the ignorance concerning the true God of Israel. Hezekiah had the false places of worship to heathen gods removed. The heathen captain had not regard for the God of Israel for he did not know Him. Who are the gods of America? Wealth, abortion, pleasure, lawlessness, homosexuality? Are these the true Gods that America was founded on? We must put sin from us, to have the favor of Almighty God in our land. Has Hezekiah forced you to worship before this altar, the temple in Jerusalem? Yes, this was the appointed place of worship for the Jews. This was some 700 years before Jesus would come and proclaim a new place of worship.
John 4:21 Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father.John 4:22 Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews.John 4:23 But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.
John 4:24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.
Hezekiah did right when he took away the high places and the altars, demanding that people come to the temple in Jerusalem to offer sacrifice. The Jews were to bring sacrifices to the temple in Jerusalem, not to do their own kind of worship in makeshift altars under trees and in high places. We have God's temple in our bodies.
1 Cor 6:18 Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body.
1 Cor 6:19 What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?
1 Cor 6:20 For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's.
We should meet togethe if able. Our Bible study chats provide a gathering place, but it is good to be a part of a local church gathering as well.
Heb 10:24 And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:
Heb 10:25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
Isa 36:8 Now therefore give pledges, I pray thee, to my master the king of Assyria, and I will give thee two thousand horses, if thou be able on thy part to set riders upon them.
Isa 36:9 How then wilt thou turn away the face of one captain of the least of my master's servants, and put thy trust on Egypt for chariots and for horsemen?
Your pitiful Jerusalem army? I will give you two thousand horses, if you could find that many riders, implying that they were lacking even in that mumber of men to defend themselves. If you cannot defeat one of the least of our army, how could you trust in a distant army to help you when we have already conquered all? He seeks to put great fear in their hearts so they will give up. They gave up in the wilderness when Moses was leading them, would they give into fear now? Fear focuses on our inabilities, but faith focuses on the power of God.
Isa 36:10 And am I now come up without the LORD against this land to destroy it? the LORD said unto me, Go up against this land, and destroy it.
Admit it Hezekiah, you know your God is on my side. It is true that God will sometimes use enemy invaders to punish his idol worshipping people.
Isa 5:20 Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!
Isa 5:21 Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!
Isa 5:22 Woe unto them that are mighty to drink wine, and men of strength to mingle strong drink:
Isa 5:23 Which justify the wicked for reward, and take away the righteousness of the righteous from him!
Isa 5:24 Therefore as the fire devoureth the stubble, and the flame consumeth the chaff, so their root shall be as rottenness, and their blossom shall go up as dust: because they have cast
Isa 5:25 Therefore is the anger of the LORD kindled against his people, and he hath stretched forth his hand against them, and hath smitten them: and the hills did tremble, and their carcases were torn in the midst of the streets. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.
Isa 5:26 And he will lift up an ensign to the nations from far, and will hiss unto them from the end of the earth: and, behold, they shall come with speed swiftly:
This sounds like America today.
Hezekiah had put away the idol worship, would the LORD bring the enemy to destroy them now after they had repented?
Isa 36:11 Then said Eliakim and Shebna and Joah unto Rabshakeh, Speak, I pray thee, unto thy servants in the Syrian language; for we understand it; and speak not to us in the Jews' language, in the ears of the people that are on the wall.
Isa 36:12 But Rabshakeh said, Hath my master sent me to thy master and to thee to speak these words? hath he not sent me to the men that sit upon the wall, that they may eat their own dung, and drink their own piss with you?
Hezekiah's men ask Rabshakeh to speak only to them. They understood the Aramaic language, Do not speak in Hebrew so that all the prople will hear you. Rabshakeh wanted all to hear his meassage and to fear his words. When we cut off your food and water supply you will be forced to eat human waste. What a foul thing to say. The intent was to cause fear and to have the people give up.
Isa 36:13 Then Rabshakeh stood, and cried with a loud voice in the Jews' language, and said, Hear ye the words of the great king, the king of Assyria.
He speaks to the people in defiance.
Isa 36:14 Thus saith the king, Let not Hezekiah deceive you: for he shall not be able to deliver you.
Isa 36:15 Neither let Hezekiah make you trust in the LORD, saying, The LORD will surely deliver us: this city shall not be delivered into the hand of the king of Assyria.
He is trying to make them not trust their King. This reminds me of the liberal news in our country, speaking fear to the people and speaking against our president. The people heard and chose the liberal without knowing anything about him.
Isa 36:16 Hearken not to Hezekiah: for thus saith the king of Assyria, Make an agreement with me by a present, and come out to me: and eat ye every one of his vine, and every one of his fig tree, and drink ye every one the waters of his own cistern;
Isa 36:17 Until I come and take you away to a land like your own land, a land of corn and wine, a land of bread and vineyards.
They would be taken to distant lands and separated They would have food and wine, but their way of life would be changed. I am thinking again of the presidential campaign about change; what kind of change? Will our God be taken away from public life? Will godless practices become officially recognized? Sin is never a good change. Anything that moves one away from God is not good change. They cannot remove God from our hearts, but the influences of a culture can change the children and they know that.
Isa 36:18 Beware lest Hezekiah persuade you, saying, The LORD will deliver us. Hath any of the gods of the nations delivered his land out of the hand of the king of Assyria?
Isa 36:19 Where are the gods of Hamath and Arphad? where are the gods of Sepharvaim? and have they delivered Samaria out of my hand?Isa 36:20 Who are they among all the gods of these lands, that have delivered their land out of my hand, that the LORD should deliver Jerusalem out of my hand?
He continues to warn them against following their own king. Now Rabshakeh has insulted the Almighty God. He has gone too far. We can trust in the power of Almighty God.
Isa 36:21 But they held their peace, and answered him not a word: for the king's commandment was, saying, Answer him not.
It was wise to not answer the rantings of the Assyrian commander.
Prov 26:4 Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.
Zec 2:13 Be silent, O all flesh, before the LORD: for he is raised up out of his holy habitation.
They did not answer him according to their thoughts. We do not answer accusations, but speak the word of the LORD. We do not answer demon controlled people with our own words. The LORD is our defender.
Isa 36:22 Then came Eliakim, the son of Hilkiah, that was over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah, the son of Asaph, the recorder, to Hezekiah with their clothes rent, and told him the words of Rabshakeh.
2 Cor 4:8 We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;
2 Cor 4:9 Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;
They returned to Hezekiah with the report, with their cloths torn, to show their outrage and sadness, but their is always hope in the LORD. We can learn too to trust the LORD in all times and problems; He is faithful.
Isa 36:1 Now it came to pass in the fourteenth year of king Hezekiah, that Sennacherib king of Assyria came up against all the defenced cities of Judah, and took them.
The time is given, the fourteenth year of Judah's king Hezekiah, who had purged the nation of idols and restored true forms of worship. He was a good king. Sennacherib king of Assyria had already conquered Syria, Israel and now all the defenced cities of Judah.
Isa 36:2 And the king of Assyria sent Rabshakeh from Lachish to Jerusalem unto king Hezekiah with a great army. And he stood by the conduit of the upper pool in the highway of the fuller's field.
Isa 36:3 Then came forth unto him Eliakim, Hilkiah's son, which was over the house, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah, Asaph's son, the recorder.
Imagine if our country was completely invaded and the invading army goes to the capitol city to face the president, or King Hezekiah? What complete hopelessness this would appear to be, It would be hopeless in a godless nation, whose hope was in a godless man, but Hezekiah was a king who served Almighty God. The representatives of the Assyrian king met with the representatives of king Hezekiah. They meet at the place of the water supply for the city of Jerusalem. The king had spiritual water.
Isa 36:4 And Rabshakeh said unto them, Say ye now to Hezekiah, Thus saith the great king, the king of Assyria, What confidence is this wherein thou trustest?
Isa 36:5 I say, sayest thou, (but they are but vain words) I have counsel and strength for war: now on whom dost thou trust, that thou rebellest against me?
Isa 36:6 Lo, thou trustest in the staff of this broken reed, on Egypt; whereon if a man lean, it will go into his hand, and pierce it: so is Pharaoh king of Egypt to all that trust in him.
Isa 36:7 But if thou say to me, We trust in the LORD our God: is it not he, whose high places and whose altars Hezekiah hath taken away, and said to Judah and to Jerusalem, Ye shall worship before this altar?
The commander of the Assyrian forces mocking replies to the men from Hezekiah; who do you trust to save you? The Egyptians are as a staff from a broken reed, that will pierce the hand if you lean on it.
Psa 20:7 Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.
If you say, We trust in the Lord our God: is it not he, whose high places and whose altars Hezekiah hath taken away? This showed the ignorance concerning the true God of Israel. Hezekiah had the false places of worship to heathen gods removed. The heathen captain had not regard for the God of Israel for he did not know Him. Who are the gods of America? Wealth, abortion, pleasure, lawlessness, homosexuality? Are these the true Gods that America was founded on? We must put sin from us, to have the favor of Almighty God in our land. Has Hezekiah forced you to worship before this altar, the temple in Jerusalem? Yes, this was the appointed place of worship for the Jews. This was some 700 years before Jesus would come and proclaim a new place of worship.
John 4:21 Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father.John 4:22 Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews.John 4:23 But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.
John 4:24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.
Hezekiah did right when he took away the high places and the altars, demanding that people come to the temple in Jerusalem to offer sacrifice. The Jews were to bring sacrifices to the temple in Jerusalem, not to do their own kind of worship in makeshift altars under trees and in high places. We have God's temple in our bodies.
1 Cor 6:18 Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body.
1 Cor 6:19 What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?
1 Cor 6:20 For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's.
We should meet togethe if able. Our Bible study chats provide a gathering place, but it is good to be a part of a local church gathering as well.
Heb 10:24 And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:
Heb 10:25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
Isa 36:8 Now therefore give pledges, I pray thee, to my master the king of Assyria, and I will give thee two thousand horses, if thou be able on thy part to set riders upon them.
Isa 36:9 How then wilt thou turn away the face of one captain of the least of my master's servants, and put thy trust on Egypt for chariots and for horsemen?
Your pitiful Jerusalem army? I will give you two thousand horses, if you could find that many riders, implying that they were lacking even in that mumber of men to defend themselves. If you cannot defeat one of the least of our army, how could you trust in a distant army to help you when we have already conquered all? He seeks to put great fear in their hearts so they will give up. They gave up in the wilderness when Moses was leading them, would they give into fear now? Fear focuses on our inabilities, but faith focuses on the power of God.
Isa 36:10 And am I now come up without the LORD against this land to destroy it? the LORD said unto me, Go up against this land, and destroy it.
Admit it Hezekiah, you know your God is on my side. It is true that God will sometimes use enemy invaders to punish his idol worshipping people.
Isa 5:20 Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!
Isa 5:21 Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!
Isa 5:22 Woe unto them that are mighty to drink wine, and men of strength to mingle strong drink:
Isa 5:23 Which justify the wicked for reward, and take away the righteousness of the righteous from him!
Isa 5:24 Therefore as the fire devoureth the stubble, and the flame consumeth the chaff, so their root shall be as rottenness, and their blossom shall go up as dust: because they have cast
Isa 5:25 Therefore is the anger of the LORD kindled against his people, and he hath stretched forth his hand against them, and hath smitten them: and the hills did tremble, and their carcases were torn in the midst of the streets. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.
Isa 5:26 And he will lift up an ensign to the nations from far, and will hiss unto them from the end of the earth: and, behold, they shall come with speed swiftly:
This sounds like America today.
Hezekiah had put away the idol worship, would the LORD bring the enemy to destroy them now after they had repented?
Isa 36:11 Then said Eliakim and Shebna and Joah unto Rabshakeh, Speak, I pray thee, unto thy servants in the Syrian language; for we understand it; and speak not to us in the Jews' language, in the ears of the people that are on the wall.
Isa 36:12 But Rabshakeh said, Hath my master sent me to thy master and to thee to speak these words? hath he not sent me to the men that sit upon the wall, that they may eat their own dung, and drink their own piss with you?
Hezekiah's men ask Rabshakeh to speak only to them. They understood the Aramaic language, Do not speak in Hebrew so that all the prople will hear you. Rabshakeh wanted all to hear his meassage and to fear his words. When we cut off your food and water supply you will be forced to eat human waste. What a foul thing to say. The intent was to cause fear and to have the people give up.
Isa 36:13 Then Rabshakeh stood, and cried with a loud voice in the Jews' language, and said, Hear ye the words of the great king, the king of Assyria.
He speaks to the people in defiance.
Isa 36:14 Thus saith the king, Let not Hezekiah deceive you: for he shall not be able to deliver you.
Isa 36:15 Neither let Hezekiah make you trust in the LORD, saying, The LORD will surely deliver us: this city shall not be delivered into the hand of the king of Assyria.
He is trying to make them not trust their King. This reminds me of the liberal news in our country, speaking fear to the people and speaking against our president. The people heard and chose the liberal without knowing anything about him.
Isa 36:16 Hearken not to Hezekiah: for thus saith the king of Assyria, Make an agreement with me by a present, and come out to me: and eat ye every one of his vine, and every one of his fig tree, and drink ye every one the waters of his own cistern;
Isa 36:17 Until I come and take you away to a land like your own land, a land of corn and wine, a land of bread and vineyards.
They would be taken to distant lands and separated They would have food and wine, but their way of life would be changed. I am thinking again of the presidential campaign about change; what kind of change? Will our God be taken away from public life? Will godless practices become officially recognized? Sin is never a good change. Anything that moves one away from God is not good change. They cannot remove God from our hearts, but the influences of a culture can change the children and they know that.
Isa 36:18 Beware lest Hezekiah persuade you, saying, The LORD will deliver us. Hath any of the gods of the nations delivered his land out of the hand of the king of Assyria?
Isa 36:19 Where are the gods of Hamath and Arphad? where are the gods of Sepharvaim? and have they delivered Samaria out of my hand?Isa 36:20 Who are they among all the gods of these lands, that have delivered their land out of my hand, that the LORD should deliver Jerusalem out of my hand?
He continues to warn them against following their own king. Now Rabshakeh has insulted the Almighty God. He has gone too far. We can trust in the power of Almighty God.
Isa 36:21 But they held their peace, and answered him not a word: for the king's commandment was, saying, Answer him not.
It was wise to not answer the rantings of the Assyrian commander.
Prov 26:4 Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.
Zec 2:13 Be silent, O all flesh, before the LORD: for he is raised up out of his holy habitation.
They did not answer him according to their thoughts. We do not answer accusations, but speak the word of the LORD. We do not answer demon controlled people with our own words. The LORD is our defender.
Isa 36:22 Then came Eliakim, the son of Hilkiah, that was over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah, the son of Asaph, the recorder, to Hezekiah with their clothes rent, and told him the words of Rabshakeh.
2 Cor 4:8 We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;
2 Cor 4:9 Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;
They returned to Hezekiah with the report, with their cloths torn, to show their outrage and sadness, but their is always hope in the LORD. We can learn too to trust the LORD in all times and problems; He is faithful.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Psalm 30
Psa 30:1 A Psalm and Song at the dedication of the house of David. I will extol thee, O LORD; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me.
Psa 30:2 O LORD my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me.
Psa 30:3 O LORD, thou hast brought up my soul from the grave: thou hast kept me alive, that I should not go down to the pit.
Psa 30:4 Sing unto the LORD, O ye saints of his, and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.
Psa 30:5 For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.
Psa 30:6 And in my prosperity I said, I shall never be moved.
Psa 30:7 LORD, by thy favour thou hast made my mountain to stand strong: thou didst hide thy face, and I was troubled.
Psa 30:8 I cried to thee, O LORD; and unto the LORD I made supplication.
Psa 30:9 What profit is there in my blood, when I go down to the pit? Shall the dust praise thee? shall it declare thy truth?
Psa 30:10 Hear, O LORD, and have mercy upon me: LORD, be thou my helper.
Psa 30:11 Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness;
Psa 30:12 To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever.
Psa 30:1 A Psalm and Song at the dedication of the house of David. I will extol thee, O LORD; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me.
I will extol you, I praise, lift up and exalt you, O LORD; for you have lifted me up and protected me from my enemies. If we honor God he will honor us, if we humble ourselves before him, he will lift us up. We do not demand of God or speak to make God serve us, no, we honor him, come as humble son's and daughters to him and he takes care of us. If we love and obey God he will exalt us by giving us blessings.
Deu 8:2 And thou shalt remember all the way which the LORD thy God led thee these forty years in the wilderness, to humble thee, and to prove thee, to know what was in thine heart, whether thou wouldest keep his commandments, or no.
Isa 57:15 For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.
Psa 30:2 O LORD my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me.
Psa 30:3 O LORD, thou hast brought up my soul from the grave: thou hast kept me alive, that I should not go down to the pit.
The LORD has healed me. He has delivered many from dark pits of sin, shame and despair.
John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Psa 30:4 Sing unto the LORD, O ye saints of his, and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.
From sorrow comes rejoicing. If we have never suffered, we would not see the great joy in salvation. Give thanks to the Holy LORD God, for his goodness and mercy. His grace has lifted us up to heavenly places in Christ Jesus.
Psa 30:5 For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.
That is beautiful: joy cometh in the morning. Our LORD loves us, our sorrows soon leave us, for he is our new day and our new life.
Psa 30:6 And in my prosperity I said, I shall never be moved.
He is our prosperity.
3 John 1:2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.
3 John 1:3 For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth.
3 John 1:4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.
The journey from the pit of despair begins with truth, we continue in truth for our Lord is the Lord of truth. Walk in the Spirit of truth.
John 16:13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will show you things to come.
John 16:14 He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall show it unto you.
Jesus is the rock of our salvation.
Psa 30:7 LORD, by thy favour thou hast made my mountain to stand strong: thou didst hide thy face, and I was troubled.
David's dwelling place on Mt. Zion was strong and protected because of the LORD'S favor, but it seemed for a time that his face was hidden from him. Many go about not seeking to be close to God, not David, he wanted to be close to the LORD.
King Saul was rejected because he did not obey God. God chose David to be king.
1 Sam 13:14 But now thy kingdom shall not continue: the LORD hath sought him a man after his own heart, and the LORD hath commanded him to be captain over his people, because thou hast not kept that which the LORD commanded thee.
Psa 30:8 I cried to thee, O LORD; and unto the LORD I made supplication.
Psa 30:9 What profit is there in my blood, when I go down to the pit? Shall the dust praise thee? shall it declare thy truth?
David wanted to be close to God again. We all should want Him close. Take your needs to him.
Psa 4:1 To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm of David. Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.
The blood is the life of a body. When Cain killed his good brother Abel, God heard and saw.
Gen 4:10 And he said, What hast thou done? the voice of thy brother's blood crieth unto me from the ground.
Gen 4:11 And now art thou cursed from the earth, which hath opened her mouth to receive thy brother's blood from thy hand;
Our blood spilled does not praise God, but our life should praise and honor him. Let's not wish for death before we learn to live to the fullest. Praise the LORD always. Speak His truth for all to hear. Do not be afraid to let others know who you serve and obey, it may keep you from sinning.
Psa 30:10 Hear, O LORD, and have mercy upon me: LORD, be thou my helper.
Psa 54:4 Behold, God is mine helper: the Lord is with them that uphold my soul.
Heb 13:5 Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
Heb 13:6 So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.
Psa 30:11 Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness;
Psa 30:12 To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever.
Isa 61:3 To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified.
Psa 9:11 Sing praises to the LORD, which dwelleth in Zion: declare among the people his doings.
Psa 27:6 And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the LORD.
Psa 47:6 Sing praises to God, sing praises: sing praises unto our King, sing praises.
Psa 47:7 For God is the King of all the earth: sing ye praises with understanding.
1 Chr 16:34 O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.
1 Th 5:18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Hold Fast and Endure
2 Tim 1:13 Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.
I used to be a scuba diver off the shores of Southern California. I saw one kelp forest of seaweed that appeared as trees rising from the ocean floor to the surface. The kelp (seaweed), was secured by a "holdfast" a gripping root that attached itself to a rock. We are to hold fast to the Rock that is Jesus, the Living word as we hold fast to his teachings. One of the greatest teachers after Jesus, was the apostle Paul. Did Paul teach the word of Jesus? Yes, by revelation from the Holy Spirit who teaches what he hears of the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
John 16:13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will show you things to come.
John 16:14 He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall show it unto you.
Baptized in the Holy Spirit
Acts 9:17 And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, that appeared unto thee in the way as thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost.
Acts 9:18 And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales: and he received sight forthwith, and arose, and was baptized.
Revelation knowledge
Gal 1:16 To reveal his Son in me, that I might preach him among the heathen; immediately I conferred not with flesh and blood:
Gal 1:17 Neither went I up to Jerusalem to them which were apostles before me; but I went into Arabia, and returned again unto Damascus.
Gal 1:18 Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to see Peter, and abode with him fifteen days.
Gal 1:19 But other of the apostles saw I none, save James the Lord's brother.
Gal 2:1 Then fourteen years after I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, and took Titus with me also.
Gal 2:2 And I went up by revelation, and communicated unto them that gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, but privately to them which were of reputation, lest by any means I should run, or had run, in vain.
None of us walked with Jesus, yet like Paul, we have the scriptures and the revelation knowledge of the Holy Spirit.
Hold fast to these sound teachings, in faith and love which you have in Christ Jesus.
Endure Hardness
2 Tim 2:1 Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
Be strong, not referring to physical strength. Men sometimes work out to be strong in flesh, this is not the strength that Paul wants for Timothy. This strength will not help in ministry. We need to be strong in His Holy Spirit through the grace that is in Jesus.
2 Cor 12:9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
2 Cor 12:10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.
2 Tim 2:2 And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.
Paul was facing death; earlier he spoke of holding fast to sound doctrine.
2 Tim 1:13 Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.
2 Tim 1:14 That good thing which was committed unto thee keep by the Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us.
Hold onto these things, the word of truth, the testimonies and share them, teach them to faithful men, so that they will be able to teach others also. Share the good news, make disciples, so that they will make disciples. This is the way the church is built. Jesus Christ is the foundation and all fit together on this foundation.
1 Cor 3:9 For we are labourers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's building.
1 Cor 3:10 According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon.
1 Cor 3:11 For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.
2 Tim 2:3 Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
True strength is inward. Endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. Soldiers fight battles, the problem with enduring hardness is that we sometimes become hard. We need to keep soft hearts as we battle in the spirit. Look to Jesus for strength.
Heb 12:1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,
Heb 12:2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Heb 12:3 For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.
Heb 12:4 Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin.
2 Tim 2:4 No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.
A soldier is under command and he must submit in obedience. He is trained to submit for the good of the army. The army of God submits to God as commander, Jesus as the head of the church under the leading of the Holy Spirit. Satan has an army too, whose purpose is to destroy you and the work of God. Our obedience to God keeps us, for in ourselves we have no power to defeat our spiritual opponent. We war in the Spirit, the Holy Spirit of God, against principalities and powers of darkness.
Eph 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
Eph 6:13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
2 Tim 2:5 And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.
In the Olympic games, the players must abide by the rules, or they will be disqualified. They strive for a crown or a gold medal. They want to train to endure and surpass their opponents.
1 Cor 9:24 Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.
Paul uses an allegory of an athlete running a race, we are amidst many other people who are running, but maybe they are running after the wrong goals. Only the one who runs the course well wins the prize. Salvation and eternal life is our prize, and that one at a tme.
1 Cor 9:25 And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.
An athlete must train hard to be the best. They may receive a corruptible crown; but we receive an incorruptible crown.
1 Cor 9:26 I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air:
1 Cor 9:27 But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.
We keep our behavior under the Lord's control, our body is the temple of the Holy Spirit. If our life is corrupt our preaching is of no value, and we are in danger of missing God's salvation. More of Jesus, less of us. Allow no darkness for what fellowship has darkness with light?
Eph 5:8 For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light:
Are you a disciple who has given up all for the high calling in Christ Jesus? Or are you setting your affections on worldly things and fleshly comforts? Keep your eyes on Jesus. Look to him, hear his voice and follow. We are in spiritual warfare and must remain strong in faith.
Eph 6:16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
Monday, November 17, 2008
Psalm 2
Psa 2:1 Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing?
Psa 2:2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying,
Psa 2:3 Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us.
Psa 2:4 He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision.
Psa 2:5 Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure.
Psa 2:6 Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.
Psa 2:7 I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.
Psa 2:8 Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.
Psa 2:9 Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.
Psa 2:10 Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth.
Psa 2:11 Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
Psa 2:12 Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.
Psa 2:1 Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing?
Who are the heathen? All who are not under the Abrahamic Covenant, The Hebrews and Christians are under the covenant of blessings through Abraham. Heathens are those outsiders, idolators.
Rage, ragash, in a tumult of commotion, to conspire, to plot. Wicked thoughts towards the children of Abraham. Obviously demonic in origin. As sinful lifestyles become lawful, then they turn on those who follow God's commands. We are seeing it in the news in regards to banning same sex marriage. God's word opposes it, so they oppose the churches, even the cults that claim to be God's servants. They imagine vain, empty and foolish things and give all their efforts to these things.
Rom 1:22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,
Rom 1:23 And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things.
Rom 1:24 Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves:
Psa 2:2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying,
Psa 2:3 Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us.
When the kings and rulers oppose God's people there are laws made against them and persecution comes. Even in our nation, the morals of the Bible have been thrown out as old fashion and restrictive. The people want freedom to kill their babies before they are born. They want alternate lifestyles and diverse religions making confusion and division in a nation called the United States. I have heard many say that they are free when committing sin, but they do not know real freedom, they are bound to sin and sin will destroy them.
John 8:34 Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin.
John 8:35 And the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the Son abideth ever.
John 8:36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.
Psa 2:4 He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision.
Psa 2:5 Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure.
Eccl 5:4 When thou vowest a vow unto God, defer not to pay it; for he hath no pleasure in fools: pay that which thou hast vowed.
Eccl 5:5 Better is it that thou shouldest not vow, than that thou shouldest vow and not pay.
Ezek 33:13 When I shall say to the righteous, that he shall surely live; if he trust to his own righteousness, and commit iniquity, all his righteousnesses shall not be remembered; but for his iniquity that he hath committed, he shall die for it.
Ezek 33:14 Again, when I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; if he turn from his sin, and do that which is lawful and right;
Ezek 33:15 If the wicked restore the pledge, give again that he had robbed, walk in the statutes of life, without committing iniquity; he shall surely live, he shall not die.
The law is good, but no one can keep it all. One sin can put one under God's wrath.
Psa 2:6 Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.
Jesus is the King. If you are not in Jesus, you are under the wrath of God. You cannot escape His judgment upon sin, unless you come under the blood of Jesus His Son.
John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
John 3:17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
John 3:18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
Psa 2:7 I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.
Psa 2:8 Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.
Isa 60:1 Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee.
Isa 60:2 For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the LORD shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee.
Isa 60:3 And the Gentiles shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising.
Isa 60:4 Lift up thine eyes round about, and see: all they gather themselves together, they come to thee: thy sons shall come from far, and thy daughters shall be nursed at thy side.
Isa 60:5 Then thou shalt see, and flow together, and thine heart shall fear, and be enlarged; because the abundance of the sea shall be converted unto thee, the forces of the Gentiles shall come unto thee.
The troubled sea is as the troubled people who were away from God. The Gentiles shall come to God through the King of Kings.
Psa 2:9 Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.
Better to fall before him in repentance now, than to face him at the second coming in your sins.
Mat 21:44 And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder.
Rev 2:25 But that which ye have already hold fast till I come.
Rev 2:26 And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations:
Rev 2:27 And he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers: even as I received of my Father.
Psa 2:10 Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth.
Our rulers and judges must repent and be wise in the LORD.
Psa 2:11 Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
Psa 2:12 Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.
Hosea 14:9 Who is wise, and he shall understand these things? prudent, and he shall know them? for the ways of the LORD are right, and the just shall walk in them: but the transgressors shall fall therein.
Psa 111:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.
Psa 5:11 But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee.
Psa 5:12 For thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield.
1 Th 5:26 Greet all the brethren with an holy kiss.
Rom 5:10 For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.
Rom 5:11 And not only so, but we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement.
Prayer
LORD God, we pray for the heathen, the unrighteous judges and rulers who imagine vain things. We ask you to bring your conviction to them. We pray for them and ask you to forgive us as we repent of our wrong thoughts and actions. Bring righteousness to our nation and protect your people . In Jesus name, amen.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Psalm 1
Psa 1:1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.
Psa 1:2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
Psa 1:3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
Psa 1:4 The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away.
Psa 1:5 Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.
Psa 1:6 For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.
Psa 1:1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.
A man is blessed by not doing these things. To walk in the counsel of the ungodly is to walk in a bad way. Bad company does corrupt good morals. We need godly counsel. We should fellowship with those who follow God and know his word. Those who edify and always point us to Jesus. The source of good counsel is the Bible. The word of God is the best advice. Jesus is the counsellor from God.
Isa 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
Through Jesus we receive the Holy Spirit to bring us truth from God.
John 16:13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will show you things to come.
John 16:14 He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall show it unto you.
We are to walk in the Spirit of truth.
Gal 5:16 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.
Gal 5:17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.
Rom 8:14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.
Being sons of God we have no business following ungodly advice.
Prov 6:18 An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,
Rom 1:21 Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.
Rom 1:22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,
We do not need foolish advice, whether from others or thoughts that come into our minds. The war is fought in our minds. Who will control our thoughts?
2 Cor 10:4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)
2 Cor 10:5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;
John 10:27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
Nor standeth in the way of sinners.
Do not yield to the old flesh nature.
Rom 6:12 Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it in the lusts thereof.
Rom 6:13 Neither yield ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness unto God.
Mat 23:27 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are like unto whited sepulchres, which indeed appear beautiful outward, but are within full of dead men's bones, and of all uncleanness.
Mat 23:28 Even so ye also outwardly appear righteous unto men, but within ye are full of hypocrisy and iniquity.
Do not be with the crowd who stands for unrighteousness and that includes who we vote for.
John 18:39 But ye have a custom, that I should release unto you one at the passover: will ye therefore that I release unto you the King of the Jews?
John 18:40 Then cried they all again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber.
Who will you stand with? the crowd who murdered Jesus?
1 Cor 16:13 Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.
Nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.
Prov 29:8 Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
Anarchy, terrorism, angry voices and mockers bring no good to a people.
Isa 28:14 Wherefore hear the word of the LORD, ye scornful men, that rule this people which is in Jerusalem.
Isa 28:15 Because ye have said, We have made a covenant with death, and with hell are we at agreement; when the overflowing scourge shall pass through, it shall not come unto us: for we have made lies our refuge, and under falsehood have we hid ourselves:
Isa 28:16 Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste.
Isa 28:17 Judgment also will I lay to the line, and righteousness to the plummet: and the hail shall sweep away the refuge of lies, and the waters shall overflow the hiding place.
Isa 28:18 And your covenant with death shall be disannulled, and your agreement with hell shall not stand; when the overflowing scourge shall pass through, then ye shall be trodden down by it.
Psa 1:2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
His delight is in the Holy Bible, in which e searches and meditates on day and night.
Psa 119:105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
Psa 119:140 Thy word is very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it.
Psa 119:160 Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever.
Psa 1:3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
Psa 92:12 The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon.
Psa 92:13 Those that be planted in the house of the LORD shall flourish in the courts of our God.
Isa 60:21 Thy people also shall be all righteous: they shall inherit the land for ever, the branch of my planting, the work of my hands, that I may be glorified.
Psa 122:6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.
3 John 1:2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.
Psa 1:4 The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away.
Job 21:17 How oft is the candle of the wicked put out! and how oft cometh their destruction upon them! God distributeth sorrows in his anger.
Job 21:18 They are as stubble before the wind, and as chaff that the storm carrieth away.
Isa 5:24 Therefore as the fire devoureth the stubble, and the flame consumeth the chaff, so their root shall be as rottenness, and their blossom shall go up as dust: because they have cast away the law of the LORD of hosts, and despised the word of the Holy One of Israel.
Mat 3:11 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:
Mat 3:12 Whose fan is in his hand, and he will thoroughly purge his floor, and gather his wheat into the garner; but he will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.
Psa 1:5 Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.
Psa 5:4 For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: neither shall evil dwell with thee.
Psa 5:5 The foolish shall not stand in thy sight: thou hatest all workers of iniquity.
Luke 21:34 And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares.
Luke 21:35 For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth.
Luke 21:36 Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.
Jude 1:14 And Enoch also, the seventh from Adam, prophesied of these, saying, Behold, the Lord cometh with ten thousands of his saints,
Jude 1:15 To execute judgment upon all, and to convince all that are ungodly among them of all their ungodly deeds which they have ungodly committed, and of all their hard speeches which ungodly sinners have spoken against him.
Psa 1:6 For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.
Psa 40:8 I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart.
2 Tim 2:19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.
Psa 112:10 The wicked shall see it, and be grieved; he shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: the desire of the wicked shall perish.
Mat 7:13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:
Mat 25:32 And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats:
Mat 25:33 And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left.
Mat 25:34 Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:
Sorry, but God does not save everyone.
Mat 25:41 Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:
Who we listen to does matter for the times are evil and the voices are many. Follow the Holy Bible and be led by the Holy Spirit which we receive when Jesus becomes our Lord and Savior. We are a special people with a special purpose; witness to them all but do not follow their ways. Stay true to God, even if it is not popular. The reward is eternal life with Christ Jesus; so stay planted by the living waters. which is the Holy Spirit and all that you do shall prosper.
Psa 1:2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
Psa 1:3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
Psa 1:4 The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away.
Psa 1:5 Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.
Psa 1:6 For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.
Psa 1:1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.
A man is blessed by not doing these things. To walk in the counsel of the ungodly is to walk in a bad way. Bad company does corrupt good morals. We need godly counsel. We should fellowship with those who follow God and know his word. Those who edify and always point us to Jesus. The source of good counsel is the Bible. The word of God is the best advice. Jesus is the counsellor from God.
Isa 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
Through Jesus we receive the Holy Spirit to bring us truth from God.
John 16:13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will show you things to come.
John 16:14 He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall show it unto you.
We are to walk in the Spirit of truth.
Gal 5:16 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.
Gal 5:17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.
Rom 8:14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.
Being sons of God we have no business following ungodly advice.
Prov 6:18 An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,
Rom 1:21 Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.
Rom 1:22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,
We do not need foolish advice, whether from others or thoughts that come into our minds. The war is fought in our minds. Who will control our thoughts?
2 Cor 10:4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)
2 Cor 10:5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;
John 10:27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
Nor standeth in the way of sinners.
Do not yield to the old flesh nature.
Rom 6:12 Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it in the lusts thereof.
Rom 6:13 Neither yield ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness unto God.
Mat 23:27 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are like unto whited sepulchres, which indeed appear beautiful outward, but are within full of dead men's bones, and of all uncleanness.
Mat 23:28 Even so ye also outwardly appear righteous unto men, but within ye are full of hypocrisy and iniquity.
Do not be with the crowd who stands for unrighteousness and that includes who we vote for.
John 18:39 But ye have a custom, that I should release unto you one at the passover: will ye therefore that I release unto you the King of the Jews?
John 18:40 Then cried they all again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber.
Who will you stand with? the crowd who murdered Jesus?
1 Cor 16:13 Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.
Nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.
Prov 29:8 Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.
Anarchy, terrorism, angry voices and mockers bring no good to a people.
Isa 28:14 Wherefore hear the word of the LORD, ye scornful men, that rule this people which is in Jerusalem.
Isa 28:15 Because ye have said, We have made a covenant with death, and with hell are we at agreement; when the overflowing scourge shall pass through, it shall not come unto us: for we have made lies our refuge, and under falsehood have we hid ourselves:
Isa 28:16 Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste.
Isa 28:17 Judgment also will I lay to the line, and righteousness to the plummet: and the hail shall sweep away the refuge of lies, and the waters shall overflow the hiding place.
Isa 28:18 And your covenant with death shall be disannulled, and your agreement with hell shall not stand; when the overflowing scourge shall pass through, then ye shall be trodden down by it.
Psa 1:2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
His delight is in the Holy Bible, in which e searches and meditates on day and night.
Psa 119:105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
Psa 119:140 Thy word is very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it.
Psa 119:160 Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever.
Psa 1:3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
Psa 92:12 The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon.
Psa 92:13 Those that be planted in the house of the LORD shall flourish in the courts of our God.
Isa 60:21 Thy people also shall be all righteous: they shall inherit the land for ever, the branch of my planting, the work of my hands, that I may be glorified.
Psa 122:6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.
3 John 1:2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.
Psa 1:4 The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away.
Job 21:17 How oft is the candle of the wicked put out! and how oft cometh their destruction upon them! God distributeth sorrows in his anger.
Job 21:18 They are as stubble before the wind, and as chaff that the storm carrieth away.
Isa 5:24 Therefore as the fire devoureth the stubble, and the flame consumeth the chaff, so their root shall be as rottenness, and their blossom shall go up as dust: because they have cast away the law of the LORD of hosts, and despised the word of the Holy One of Israel.
Mat 3:11 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:
Mat 3:12 Whose fan is in his hand, and he will thoroughly purge his floor, and gather his wheat into the garner; but he will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.
Psa 1:5 Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.
Psa 5:4 For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: neither shall evil dwell with thee.
Psa 5:5 The foolish shall not stand in thy sight: thou hatest all workers of iniquity.
Luke 21:34 And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares.
Luke 21:35 For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth.
Luke 21:36 Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.
Jude 1:14 And Enoch also, the seventh from Adam, prophesied of these, saying, Behold, the Lord cometh with ten thousands of his saints,
Jude 1:15 To execute judgment upon all, and to convince all that are ungodly among them of all their ungodly deeds which they have ungodly committed, and of all their hard speeches which ungodly sinners have spoken against him.
Psa 1:6 For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.
Psa 40:8 I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart.
2 Tim 2:19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.
Psa 112:10 The wicked shall see it, and be grieved; he shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: the desire of the wicked shall perish.
Mat 7:13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:
Mat 25:32 And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats:
Mat 25:33 And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left.
Mat 25:34 Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:
Sorry, but God does not save everyone.
Mat 25:41 Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:
Who we listen to does matter for the times are evil and the voices are many. Follow the Holy Bible and be led by the Holy Spirit which we receive when Jesus becomes our Lord and Savior. We are a special people with a special purpose; witness to them all but do not follow their ways. Stay true to God, even if it is not popular. The reward is eternal life with Christ Jesus; so stay planted by the living waters. which is the Holy Spirit and all that you do shall prosper.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Psalm 62
Psa 62:1 To the chief Musician, to Jeduthun, A Psalm of David. Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.
Psa 62:2 He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved.
Psa 62:3 How long will ye imagine mischief against a man? ye shall be slain all of you: as a bowing wall shall ye be, and as a tottering fence.
Psa 62:4 They only consult to cast him down from his excellency: they delight in lies: they bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly. Selah.
Psa 62:5 My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.
Psa 62:6 He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be moved.
Psa 62:7 In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.
Psa 62:8 Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.
Psa 62:9 Surely men of low degree are vanity, and men of high degree are a lie: to be laid in the balance, they are altogether lighter than vanity.
Psa 62:10 Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart upon them.
Psa 62:11 God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God.
Psa 62:12 Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy: for thou renderest to every man according to his work.
Psa 62:1 To the chief Musician, to Jeduthun, A Psalm of David. Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.
My soul waits in silence, hearing no other voice but that of God. He is the focus of my attention for there is none more worthy or greater than the LORD. Some seek entertainment or drink or their own thoughts when trouble comes. We shall wait upon the LORD who will save us from that which concerns us. He shall give us wisdom and direction and strength for the problems we face.
Isa 40:31 But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
Psa 62:2 He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved.
The LORD only is my rock, He is strong and secure from all attacks of an enemy or circumstance; He is my defence for he watches from above and he knows all. He knows our future and his plans for us; I, it is personal, each one of us personally must trust in Him and not be worried or distressed. We do what He says and give all of our concerns to him. When it is time to act, he gives us the strength and faith to do His will for our lives.
Psa 62:3 How long will ye imagine mischief against a man? ye shall be slain all of you: as a bowing wall shall ye be, and as a tottering fence.
David had to run from Saul for many years. Saul had lost the anointed presence of God in his life and he wanted to kill David who had the anointing and who had been chosen of God to be king after him. Envy and jealousy are wicked spirits in a heart. These were in the hearts of those who plotted to kill Jesus. It is not the fault of David or Jesus, but the holy presence of God that brought enemies against them. David warns his opponents that they will be slain, all enemies of God's anointed shall perish as simply and easily as a rotted fence falls with the touch of man's hand. Jesus spoke to his disciples:
John 10:27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
John 10:28 And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.
John 10:29 My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand.
John 10:30 I and my Father are one.
Psa 62:4 They only consult to cast him down from his excellency: they delight in lies: they bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly. Selah.
Psa 12:2 They speak vanity every one with his neighbour: with flattering lips and with a double heart do they speak.
Psa 12:3 The LORD shall cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that speaketh proud things:
James 3:10 Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.
James 3:11 Doth a fountain send forth at the same place sweet water and bitter?
Those of the flesh war against the Spirit in the child of God.
Gal 4:28 Now we, brethren, as Isaac was, are the children of promise.
Gal 4:29 But as then he that was born after the flesh persecuted him that was born after the Spirit, even so it is now.
Psa 62:5 My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.
We continue to wait upon the LORD. The world seeks a Saul, to lead them and they receive bondage. We wait upon the LORD and receive freedom. Men and women fail us, but God keeps his promises, he never fails. Build your house upon the Rock and trust in him for all things.
Psa 4:3 But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him.
Psa 4:4 Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.
Psa 4:5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.
Psa 62:6 He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be moved.
In verse 2, he says I shall not be greatly moved. Now he is more confident saying; I shall not be moved. Faith grows with use. Experience teaches us to trust more completely in the LORD and his promises. Those who fall away when problems come, do not mature as those who wait upon the LORD. With waiting comes trusting and our trust is on the solid rock. He is our defense and our salvation, we shall not be moved as the hymn we sing says:
Psa 62:7 In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.
My salvation, my glory, the rock of my strength and my refuge.
Psa 32:7 Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.
I like the hymns and Psalms, for they bring gladness to my heart.
Col 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
Col 3:17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.
Psa 62:8 Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.
You can trust the LORD to understand. Pour out your heart to him, He is our refuge.
Heb 4:15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.
Heb 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
Psa 46:1 To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Psa 46:2 Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;
Psa 46:3 Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah.
Psa 62:9 Surely men of low degree are vanity, and men of high degree are a lie: to be laid in the balance, they are altogether lighter than vanity.
Men of low degree use brute force and bad language to force their way upon others. The men of high degree may use lies and deceit to control others. All are lighter than empty vanity.
Psa 24:3 Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? or who shall stand in his holy place?
Psa 24:4 He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully.
Psa 24:5 He shall receive the blessing from the LORD, and righteousness from the God of his salvation.
Psa 62:10 Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart upon them.
Mat 23:14 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye devour widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayer: therefore ye shall receive the greater damnation.
Psa 37:16 A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked.
Psa 112:1 Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.
Psa 112:2 His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed.
Psa 112:3 Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
Psa 62:11 God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God.
God does not have to speak twice. He speaks and it is so. He spoke and the worlds were made. He keeps his word. If we hear something twice, it is a confirmation to us. Some dream dreams, if it is God it is confirmed again and again. But let no dream contradict the word of God.
Heb 2:3 How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him;
Heb 2:4 God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will?
Power belongs to God
John 1:12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:
John 19:10 Then saith Pilate unto him, Speakest thou not unto me? knowest thou not that I have power to crucify thee, and have power to release thee?
John 19:11 Jesus answered, Thou couldest have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above: therefore he that delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin.
Acts 1:8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
Psa 62:12 Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy: for thou renderest to every man according to his work.
The power of God is with His mercy.
Mat 5:7 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
Gal 6:7 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.
Gal 6:8 For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but
he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.
Mercy is defined as goodness, kindness, faithfulness. These are all attributes of our loving Father. Through His Son he gives something greater than mercy; he gives us grace.
Grace is defined as the merciful kindness by which God, exerting his holy influence upon souls, turns them to Christ, keeps, strengthens, increases them in Christian faith, knowledge, affection, and kindles them to the exercise of the Christian virtues
The grace of God through faith in Jesus, brings forgiveness of sins and adoption as sons of God.
Rom 11:5 Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace.
Rom 11:6 And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.
Which brings us around to the beginning of the Psalm; rest in Him, wait upon Him, as children of the Most High God. He is your protector, our wisdom and our strength. Wait and listen; hear Him and hear him again, there is nothing more important for you to do. Fear not the powers of the crude or the clever, fear only God. He loves you and watches out for you.
Psa 62:2 He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved.
Psa 62:3 How long will ye imagine mischief against a man? ye shall be slain all of you: as a bowing wall shall ye be, and as a tottering fence.
Psa 62:4 They only consult to cast him down from his excellency: they delight in lies: they bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly. Selah.
Psa 62:5 My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.
Psa 62:6 He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be moved.
Psa 62:7 In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.
Psa 62:8 Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.
Psa 62:9 Surely men of low degree are vanity, and men of high degree are a lie: to be laid in the balance, they are altogether lighter than vanity.
Psa 62:10 Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart upon them.
Psa 62:11 God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God.
Psa 62:12 Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy: for thou renderest to every man according to his work.
Psa 62:1 To the chief Musician, to Jeduthun, A Psalm of David. Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.
My soul waits in silence, hearing no other voice but that of God. He is the focus of my attention for there is none more worthy or greater than the LORD. Some seek entertainment or drink or their own thoughts when trouble comes. We shall wait upon the LORD who will save us from that which concerns us. He shall give us wisdom and direction and strength for the problems we face.
Isa 40:31 But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
Psa 62:2 He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved.
The LORD only is my rock, He is strong and secure from all attacks of an enemy or circumstance; He is my defence for he watches from above and he knows all. He knows our future and his plans for us; I, it is personal, each one of us personally must trust in Him and not be worried or distressed. We do what He says and give all of our concerns to him. When it is time to act, he gives us the strength and faith to do His will for our lives.
Psa 62:3 How long will ye imagine mischief against a man? ye shall be slain all of you: as a bowing wall shall ye be, and as a tottering fence.
David had to run from Saul for many years. Saul had lost the anointed presence of God in his life and he wanted to kill David who had the anointing and who had been chosen of God to be king after him. Envy and jealousy are wicked spirits in a heart. These were in the hearts of those who plotted to kill Jesus. It is not the fault of David or Jesus, but the holy presence of God that brought enemies against them. David warns his opponents that they will be slain, all enemies of God's anointed shall perish as simply and easily as a rotted fence falls with the touch of man's hand. Jesus spoke to his disciples:
John 10:27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
John 10:28 And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.
John 10:29 My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand.
John 10:30 I and my Father are one.
Psa 62:4 They only consult to cast him down from his excellency: they delight in lies: they bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly. Selah.
Psa 12:2 They speak vanity every one with his neighbour: with flattering lips and with a double heart do they speak.
Psa 12:3 The LORD shall cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that speaketh proud things:
James 3:10 Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.
James 3:11 Doth a fountain send forth at the same place sweet water and bitter?
Those of the flesh war against the Spirit in the child of God.
Gal 4:28 Now we, brethren, as Isaac was, are the children of promise.
Gal 4:29 But as then he that was born after the flesh persecuted him that was born after the Spirit, even so it is now.
Psa 62:5 My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.
We continue to wait upon the LORD. The world seeks a Saul, to lead them and they receive bondage. We wait upon the LORD and receive freedom. Men and women fail us, but God keeps his promises, he never fails. Build your house upon the Rock and trust in him for all things.
Psa 4:3 But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him.
Psa 4:4 Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.
Psa 4:5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.
Psa 62:6 He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be moved.
In verse 2, he says I shall not be greatly moved. Now he is more confident saying; I shall not be moved. Faith grows with use. Experience teaches us to trust more completely in the LORD and his promises. Those who fall away when problems come, do not mature as those who wait upon the LORD. With waiting comes trusting and our trust is on the solid rock. He is our defense and our salvation, we shall not be moved as the hymn we sing says:
We Shall Not Be Moved
(V. O. Fossett)
Glory hallelujah, I shall not be moved;
Anchored in Jehovah, I shall not be moved;
Just like a tree that's planted by the waters,
I shall not be moved.
I shall not be, I shall not be moved,
I shall not be, I shall not be moved;
Just like a tree that's planted by the waters,
I shall not be moved.
In his love abiding, I shall not be moved;
And in Him confiding, I shall not be moved; etc.
Tho all hell assail me, I shall not be moved;
Jesus will not fail me, I shall not be moved; etc.
Tho the tempest rages, I shall not be moved;
On the Rock of Ages, I shall not be moved; etc.
Psa 62:7 In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.
My salvation, my glory, the rock of my strength and my refuge.
Psa 32:7 Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.
I like the hymns and Psalms, for they bring gladness to my heart.
Col 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
Col 3:17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.
Psa 62:8 Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.
You can trust the LORD to understand. Pour out your heart to him, He is our refuge.
Heb 4:15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.
Heb 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
Psa 46:1 To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Psa 46:2 Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;
Psa 46:3 Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah.
Psa 62:9 Surely men of low degree are vanity, and men of high degree are a lie: to be laid in the balance, they are altogether lighter than vanity.
Men of low degree use brute force and bad language to force their way upon others. The men of high degree may use lies and deceit to control others. All are lighter than empty vanity.
Psa 24:3 Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? or who shall stand in his holy place?
Psa 24:4 He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully.
Psa 24:5 He shall receive the blessing from the LORD, and righteousness from the God of his salvation.
Psa 62:10 Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart upon them.
Mat 23:14 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye devour widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayer: therefore ye shall receive the greater damnation.
Psa 37:16 A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked.
Psa 112:1 Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.
Psa 112:2 His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed.
Psa 112:3 Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
Psa 62:11 God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God.
God does not have to speak twice. He speaks and it is so. He spoke and the worlds were made. He keeps his word. If we hear something twice, it is a confirmation to us. Some dream dreams, if it is God it is confirmed again and again. But let no dream contradict the word of God.
Heb 2:3 How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him;
Heb 2:4 God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will?
Power belongs to God
John 1:12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:
John 19:10 Then saith Pilate unto him, Speakest thou not unto me? knowest thou not that I have power to crucify thee, and have power to release thee?
John 19:11 Jesus answered, Thou couldest have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above: therefore he that delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin.
Acts 1:8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
Psa 62:12 Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy: for thou renderest to every man according to his work.
The power of God is with His mercy.
Mat 5:7 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
Gal 6:7 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.
Gal 6:8 For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but
he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.
Mercy is defined as goodness, kindness, faithfulness. These are all attributes of our loving Father. Through His Son he gives something greater than mercy; he gives us grace.
Grace is defined as the merciful kindness by which God, exerting his holy influence upon souls, turns them to Christ, keeps, strengthens, increases them in Christian faith, knowledge, affection, and kindles them to the exercise of the Christian virtues
The grace of God through faith in Jesus, brings forgiveness of sins and adoption as sons of God.
Rom 11:5 Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace.
Rom 11:6 And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.
Which brings us around to the beginning of the Psalm; rest in Him, wait upon Him, as children of the Most High God. He is your protector, our wisdom and our strength. Wait and listen; hear Him and hear him again, there is nothing more important for you to do. Fear not the powers of the crude or the clever, fear only God. He loves you and watches out for you.
Monday, November 10, 2008
Psalm 19
Psa 19:1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament showeth his handiwork.
Psa 19:2 Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night showeth knowledge.
Psa 19:3 There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard.
Psa 19:4 Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun,
Psa 19:5 Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race.
Psa 19:6 His going forth is from the end of the heaven, and his circuit unto the ends of it: and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof.
Psa 19:7 The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.
Psa 19:8 The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.
Psa 19:9 The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.
Psa 19:10 More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
Psa 19:11 Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.
Psa 19:12 Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults.
Psa 19:13 Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me: then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great transgression.
Psa 19:14 Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.
Psa 19:1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament showeth his handiwork.
When you look up at the stars on a clear night, you can see the glory of God. There is no end to his creation in the heavens and he made them all. Science looking through telescopes has found millions of galaxies of stars. The firmament was considered by the Hebrews as a foundation above where the waters were laid. Firmament :Rakeeâ, from rakâ, to stretch out, the expanse, not only containing the celestial bodies, but also the air, light, rain, dews, etc., all of which display the infinite power and wisdom of their Almighty Creator.
God separated the waters, bringing the firmament up. These are the clouds bearing water.
Gen 1:6 And God said, Let there be a firmament in the midst of the waters, and let it divide the waters from the waters.
Gen 1:7 And God made the firmament, and divided the waters which were under the firmament from the waters which were above the firmament: and it was so.
Gen 1:8 And God called the firmament Heaven. And the evening and the morning were the second day.
Psa 19:2 Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night showeth knowledge.
The heavens speak the glory of God, by day his sun and the creation speaks to the glory of God and by night the stars and the moon declare his glory.
Isa 60:19 The sun shall be no more thy light by day; neither for brightness shall the moon give light unto thee: but the LORD shall be unto thee an everlasting light, and thy God thy glory.
Isa 60:20 Thy sun shall no more go down; neither shall thy moon withdraw itself: for the LORD shall be thine everlasting light, and the days of thy mourning shall be ended.
Psa 19:3 There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard.
The LORD understands all languages and all nations see the glory of God in His creation. The creation in it's wonderful detail, shouts the glory of the LORD.
Psa 96:10 Say among the heathen that the LORD reigneth: the world also shall be established that it shall not be moved: he shall judge the people righteously.
Psa 96:11 Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof.
Psa 96:12 Let the field be joyful, and all that is therein: then shall all the trees of the wood rejoice
Psa 96:13 Before the LORD: for he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth: he shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people with his truth.
Psa 19:4 Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun,
A line of signs, words spoken to the heart of the wonder and glory of His creation. In the midst he has made a place for the sun.
Psa 19:5 Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race.
Metaphors are used to describe the sun in it's glory: A bridegroom dressed in wedding clothes, full of joy as he comes for his bride. Full of power as a strong man about to run a race. Going further the sun in it's rising is as the Son of God who will come for his bride with great joy bringing us unto himself. As all depend on his faithfulness, so do all living things on earth depend upon the light of the sun. Jesus our light and our strength.
Psa 19:6 His going forth is from the end of the heaven, and his circuit unto the ends of it: and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof.
Psa 113:3 From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the Lord's name is to be praised.
Rev 21:6 And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.
Rev 21:7 He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.
Psa 19:7 The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.
Psa 19:8 The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.
Psa 119:11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.
Prov 30:5 Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.
John 1:14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
Gal 3:23 But before faith came, we were kept under the law, shut up unto the faith which should afterwards be revealed.
Gal 3:24 Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith.
Psa 19:9 The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.
2 Chr 19:7 Wherefore now let the fear of the LORD be upon you; take heed and do it: for there is no iniquity with the LORD our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of gifts.
Job 28:28 And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.
Psa 19:10 More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
Psa 19:11 Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.
2 Tim 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
2 Tim 3:17 That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.
Psa 19:12 Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults.
People who claim God has made errors are foolish. It is terrible how some speak against God. Who has made them above God? It is a wicked heart that speaks against God.
Psa 19:13 Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me: then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great transgression.
Keep back thy servant from willful and deliberate sins.
Psa 19:14 Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.
Mat 15:11 Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man.
2 Cor 5:21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.
2 Cor 6:1 We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain.
2 Cor 6:2 (For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.)
2 Cor 6:3 Giving no offence in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed:
Our faith in Jesus Christ has saved us. Now we must guard our words, that they not bring a bad reputation to the Christ who died for us. We dare not exalt ourselves, for he is to be praised. He created all there is. We give him all the glory. How great is our God!
Psa 19:2 Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night showeth knowledge.
Psa 19:3 There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard.
Psa 19:4 Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun,
Psa 19:5 Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race.
Psa 19:6 His going forth is from the end of the heaven, and his circuit unto the ends of it: and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof.
Psa 19:7 The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.
Psa 19:8 The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.
Psa 19:9 The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.
Psa 19:10 More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
Psa 19:11 Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.
Psa 19:12 Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults.
Psa 19:13 Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me: then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great transgression.
Psa 19:14 Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.
Psa 19:1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament showeth his handiwork.
When you look up at the stars on a clear night, you can see the glory of God. There is no end to his creation in the heavens and he made them all. Science looking through telescopes has found millions of galaxies of stars. The firmament was considered by the Hebrews as a foundation above where the waters were laid. Firmament :Rakeeâ, from rakâ, to stretch out, the expanse, not only containing the celestial bodies, but also the air, light, rain, dews, etc., all of which display the infinite power and wisdom of their Almighty Creator.
God separated the waters, bringing the firmament up. These are the clouds bearing water.
Gen 1:6 And God said, Let there be a firmament in the midst of the waters, and let it divide the waters from the waters.
Gen 1:7 And God made the firmament, and divided the waters which were under the firmament from the waters which were above the firmament: and it was so.
Gen 1:8 And God called the firmament Heaven. And the evening and the morning were the second day.
Psa 19:2 Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night showeth knowledge.
The heavens speak the glory of God, by day his sun and the creation speaks to the glory of God and by night the stars and the moon declare his glory.
Isa 60:19 The sun shall be no more thy light by day; neither for brightness shall the moon give light unto thee: but the LORD shall be unto thee an everlasting light, and thy God thy glory.
Isa 60:20 Thy sun shall no more go down; neither shall thy moon withdraw itself: for the LORD shall be thine everlasting light, and the days of thy mourning shall be ended.
Psa 19:3 There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard.
The LORD understands all languages and all nations see the glory of God in His creation. The creation in it's wonderful detail, shouts the glory of the LORD.
Psa 96:10 Say among the heathen that the LORD reigneth: the world also shall be established that it shall not be moved: he shall judge the people righteously.
Psa 96:11 Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof.
Psa 96:12 Let the field be joyful, and all that is therein: then shall all the trees of the wood rejoice
Psa 96:13 Before the LORD: for he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth: he shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people with his truth.
Psa 19:4 Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun,
A line of signs, words spoken to the heart of the wonder and glory of His creation. In the midst he has made a place for the sun.
Psa 19:5 Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race.
Metaphors are used to describe the sun in it's glory: A bridegroom dressed in wedding clothes, full of joy as he comes for his bride. Full of power as a strong man about to run a race. Going further the sun in it's rising is as the Son of God who will come for his bride with great joy bringing us unto himself. As all depend on his faithfulness, so do all living things on earth depend upon the light of the sun. Jesus our light and our strength.
Psa 19:6 His going forth is from the end of the heaven, and his circuit unto the ends of it: and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof.
Psa 113:3 From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the Lord's name is to be praised.
Rev 21:6 And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.
Rev 21:7 He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.
Psa 19:7 The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.
Psa 19:8 The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.
Psa 119:11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.
Prov 30:5 Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.
John 1:14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
Gal 3:23 But before faith came, we were kept under the law, shut up unto the faith which should afterwards be revealed.
Gal 3:24 Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith.
Psa 19:9 The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.
2 Chr 19:7 Wherefore now let the fear of the LORD be upon you; take heed and do it: for there is no iniquity with the LORD our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of gifts.
Job 28:28 And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.
Psa 19:10 More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
Psa 19:11 Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.
2 Tim 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
2 Tim 3:17 That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.
Psa 19:12 Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults.
People who claim God has made errors are foolish. It is terrible how some speak against God. Who has made them above God? It is a wicked heart that speaks against God.
Psa 19:13 Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me: then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great transgression.
Keep back thy servant from willful and deliberate sins.
Psa 19:14 Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.
Mat 15:11 Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man.
2 Cor 5:21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.
2 Cor 6:1 We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain.
2 Cor 6:2 (For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.)
2 Cor 6:3 Giving no offence in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed:
Our faith in Jesus Christ has saved us. Now we must guard our words, that they not bring a bad reputation to the Christ who died for us. We dare not exalt ourselves, for he is to be praised. He created all there is. We give him all the glory. How great is our God!
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