Job 33:26 Then he will pray to God, and He will accept him, That he may see His face with joy, And He may restore His righteousness to man.
Sometimes you may feel badly about yourself. Perhaps you did not do what you were supposed to do or maybe you left something undone that needed done. You will always find times when you do not measure up.
However at these times, it is important to remember Jehovah, the One True God, for He is strong, powerful, and mighty. He is your ram of sacrifice and your ram for food. You should go to Him in prayer and entreat, supplicate, and plead with Him, for the Lord has abundant and plentiful provision for everything that you need. Adonai will multiply your supply and you will not lack in anything. God will not hold anything back from you, for He will accept your favourably.
Because of Jesus' sacrifice, you are pleasing to God. You can now prresent yourself before the throne of God and gaze upon the Lord's face. He has turned back towards you and you do not need to be alarmed. You are now triumphant and can shout for joy.
The Lord Jehovah has restored and refreshed you. He has brought you back from the pit of destruction. You were once weak, incurably sick, frail, and desparately wicked, but in God's justice, you are now righteous and vindicated before God. You have been made right. Therefore, rejoice in your salvation.
Friday, May 31, 2013
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Jeremiah 31.25 Satisfaction for the Weary
Jeremiah 31:25 For I satisfy the weary ones and refresh everyone who languishes
Sometimes life just makes you weary. Even the monotony of every day life can wear on you and drag you down. You can start feeling weak, faint, or listless. Life loses its sparkle and energy. You grow dull and heavy. Both your body and mind suffer exhaustion and you begin to lose patience with those around you or the circumstances in which you find yourself.
This, however, is not the Lord God's best plan for your life. He desires your life to be abundant and full. He wants to fulfill your smallest yearning and desire, as long as those are in line with His will and His word. He not only wants to fulfill your dreams, but He also wants you to enjoy your life as wait to see them manifested.
But , you say, how can I enjoy my life when I am so tired and weary? Where do I get joy when I feel so empty and dry? You must go to God; He is the only One who has an everlasting supply of all that you need. If you need strength, lean on Adonai, the Lord Almighty, who is all powerful. If you are hungry, the Lord, the Bread of Life, will provide enough so that you can feed until you are full and satisfied. Perhaps you are thirsty; then go to Him who is the Living Water and He will slake your thirst. You will become drunk on His goodness and blessing in your life. Therefore, soak in the water of His word, which will cleanse you and refresh you.
If you are in a time of mourning and sorrow, do not let yourself pine, thinking you have no hope. The Lord God will draw you into His own comforting arms. He will fence you around with His love and compassion. Even though you have been diminished and suffered loss, God will replenish you. What was empty the Lord will fill up again. Where there was lack, God will give you abundance. He will give you the physical and mental strength to accomplish, finish, and complete all that He has planned for you. Therefore, rejoice and be at peace, for the Lord your God is your Restorer and Rebuilder!
Sometimes life just makes you weary. Even the monotony of every day life can wear on you and drag you down. You can start feeling weak, faint, or listless. Life loses its sparkle and energy. You grow dull and heavy. Both your body and mind suffer exhaustion and you begin to lose patience with those around you or the circumstances in which you find yourself.
This, however, is not the Lord God's best plan for your life. He desires your life to be abundant and full. He wants to fulfill your smallest yearning and desire, as long as those are in line with His will and His word. He not only wants to fulfill your dreams, but He also wants you to enjoy your life as wait to see them manifested.
But , you say, how can I enjoy my life when I am so tired and weary? Where do I get joy when I feel so empty and dry? You must go to God; He is the only One who has an everlasting supply of all that you need. If you need strength, lean on Adonai, the Lord Almighty, who is all powerful. If you are hungry, the Lord, the Bread of Life, will provide enough so that you can feed until you are full and satisfied. Perhaps you are thirsty; then go to Him who is the Living Water and He will slake your thirst. You will become drunk on His goodness and blessing in your life. Therefore, soak in the water of His word, which will cleanse you and refresh you.
If you are in a time of mourning and sorrow, do not let yourself pine, thinking you have no hope. The Lord God will draw you into His own comforting arms. He will fence you around with His love and compassion. Even though you have been diminished and suffered loss, God will replenish you. What was empty the Lord will fill up again. Where there was lack, God will give you abundance. He will give you the physical and mental strength to accomplish, finish, and complete all that He has planned for you. Therefore, rejoice and be at peace, for the Lord your God is your Restorer and Rebuilder!
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
5/29/13 1 Samuel 2:4 The Feeble Gird on Strength
1 Samuel 2:4 "The bows of the mighty are shattered, But the feeble gird on strength.
In this day and age, men do not usually fight with bows and arrows, but in Biblical times, these were common weapons. Natural men, then and now, tend to rely on their own strength and their own weaponry. Whoever has bigger guns thinks he is mightier than his enemies. However, the Lord God is not impressed with mankind's weapons.
The archers in ancient times were hard, severe, fierce and harsh. They, lying hidden, would lay a snare for the enemy. They would bait and lure their foes into their trap, even as your enemy Satan does today. Marching against the opposing armies, these bowmen would show how strong, mighty, and brave they were. In their proud strength and power, they would prevail. Even so, your enemy proudly thinks he will prevail against you. However, you need not fear or be terrified, for the Lord God will shatter the bows and weapons of the enemy. He, not you, will be scared and dismayed. His weapons against you will be broken and abolished.
You may feel feeble and weak and go about stumbling, staggering, and tottering. You may think you have been injured or ruined. Perhaps your dreams have miscarried and you have been left childless and bereaved. Your life seems barren. However, do not despair. Clothe and encompass yourself with strength. Jehovah, the ever living One, will give you the might, ability, and force that you need to prevail against your enemy. Instead of just bows and arrows, you will have the army of the Lord surrounding and protecting you. Then your enemy will writhe and twist in pain and anguish, but you will wait longingly for the Lord your God, who clasps and holds you close.
In this day and age, men do not usually fight with bows and arrows, but in Biblical times, these were common weapons. Natural men, then and now, tend to rely on their own strength and their own weaponry. Whoever has bigger guns thinks he is mightier than his enemies. However, the Lord God is not impressed with mankind's weapons.
The archers in ancient times were hard, severe, fierce and harsh. They, lying hidden, would lay a snare for the enemy. They would bait and lure their foes into their trap, even as your enemy Satan does today. Marching against the opposing armies, these bowmen would show how strong, mighty, and brave they were. In their proud strength and power, they would prevail. Even so, your enemy proudly thinks he will prevail against you. However, you need not fear or be terrified, for the Lord God will shatter the bows and weapons of the enemy. He, not you, will be scared and dismayed. His weapons against you will be broken and abolished.
You may feel feeble and weak and go about stumbling, staggering, and tottering. You may think you have been injured or ruined. Perhaps your dreams have miscarried and you have been left childless and bereaved. Your life seems barren. However, do not despair. Clothe and encompass yourself with strength. Jehovah, the ever living One, will give you the might, ability, and force that you need to prevail against your enemy. Instead of just bows and arrows, you will have the army of the Lord surrounding and protecting you. Then your enemy will writhe and twist in pain and anguish, but you will wait longingly for the Lord your God, who clasps and holds you close.
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
5/28/13 Psalms 16:2 Only God is Good!
Psalms 16:2 I said to the LORD, "You are my Lord; I have no good besides You."
Sometimes we can have exalted opinions of ourselves. We believe the world revolves around us and we are the best thing that ever happened to those we know. However, this exalted opinion is born out of our sinful, fallen flesh. If we are honest with ourselves, we know that we are believing and giving in to a lie.
In Psalms 16:2, the psalmist expresses the correct opinion that each of us should have. He has already thought in his heart and then he speaks and utters it out of his mouth. He is not afraid to boast of the truth before his Lord, Jehovah, the One who has always existed. It is important to speak the truth to the Lord of the whole earth.
The psalmist realizes that he has nothing to boast about himself. In fact, he knows that he is growing older and is becoming used up and worn out. In himself he has nothing that is good, pleasant, or agreeable. In fact the original Hebrew word "Towb Adoniyahuw" means " my Lord is good". Anything that is good, pleasing, joyful, beneficial, favorable, or right comes from Yahweh.
As we put our trust in Him, He helps us do good and act rightly. Without Him, we are just old worn out garments that are ready to be thrown away. However, our God makes all things new and good. That is the most exalted opinion that we could ever hold.
Sometimes we can have exalted opinions of ourselves. We believe the world revolves around us and we are the best thing that ever happened to those we know. However, this exalted opinion is born out of our sinful, fallen flesh. If we are honest with ourselves, we know that we are believing and giving in to a lie.
In Psalms 16:2, the psalmist expresses the correct opinion that each of us should have. He has already thought in his heart and then he speaks and utters it out of his mouth. He is not afraid to boast of the truth before his Lord, Jehovah, the One who has always existed. It is important to speak the truth to the Lord of the whole earth.
The psalmist realizes that he has nothing to boast about himself. In fact, he knows that he is growing older and is becoming used up and worn out. In himself he has nothing that is good, pleasant, or agreeable. In fact the original Hebrew word "Towb Adoniyahuw" means " my Lord is good". Anything that is good, pleasing, joyful, beneficial, favorable, or right comes from Yahweh.
As we put our trust in Him, He helps us do good and act rightly. Without Him, we are just old worn out garments that are ready to be thrown away. However, our God makes all things new and good. That is the most exalted opinion that we could ever hold.
Monday, May 27, 2013
5/ 27/13 Psalms 28.7 The Lord --Your Strength and Shield
Psalms 28:7 The LORD is my strength and my shield; My heart trusts in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart exults, And with my song I shall thank Him.
Before a soldier is sent to fight in a battle, he is taught how to confront the enemy with his weapons and he is also taught how to take cover. A soldier who seeks cover is not a coward, but he is preserving his life, so that he can continue to fight until the war is won. Likewise, as a soldier in the Lord's army, you are learning to fight, but you are also learning when to take refuge.
One of the first things a soldier learns is from whom to take orders. Your Commander-in Chief is Jehovah, the Lord of lords. You recognize Adonai as your superior and you follow His commands. In doing so, you become more like Him.
Like a soldier, you train to become stronger; however, unlike a natural soldier, you must learn not to rely on your own strength.Yahweh is your strength, might and power. He is your shield and your buckler, the One in whom you take cover. He surrounds you with His strrength and defends you against the enemy. The Lord Most High is your rearguard and He encloses you as if you were in a ravine. No enemy can come close to you to do you harm.
Therefore, take heart and be encouraged. Be at ease, bake your bread, and eat your cakes, for you are safe and secure. You can be confident and bold, putting your trust in the Lord your God. He is your help and support. He has established your heart, your mind, and your understanding. Almighty God is transforming you and fashioning you into what He wants. Your course is determined and fixed in and by Him.
Now you can exult and rejoice in triumph. You can sing songs and make music. As you travel and journey through life, you can give thanks, praising and lauding the Lord Jehovah, who is your strength and shield.
Before a soldier is sent to fight in a battle, he is taught how to confront the enemy with his weapons and he is also taught how to take cover. A soldier who seeks cover is not a coward, but he is preserving his life, so that he can continue to fight until the war is won. Likewise, as a soldier in the Lord's army, you are learning to fight, but you are also learning when to take refuge.
One of the first things a soldier learns is from whom to take orders. Your Commander-in Chief is Jehovah, the Lord of lords. You recognize Adonai as your superior and you follow His commands. In doing so, you become more like Him.
Like a soldier, you train to become stronger; however, unlike a natural soldier, you must learn not to rely on your own strength.Yahweh is your strength, might and power. He is your shield and your buckler, the One in whom you take cover. He surrounds you with His strrength and defends you against the enemy. The Lord Most High is your rearguard and He encloses you as if you were in a ravine. No enemy can come close to you to do you harm.
Therefore, take heart and be encouraged. Be at ease, bake your bread, and eat your cakes, for you are safe and secure. You can be confident and bold, putting your trust in the Lord your God. He is your help and support. He has established your heart, your mind, and your understanding. Almighty God is transforming you and fashioning you into what He wants. Your course is determined and fixed in and by Him.
Now you can exult and rejoice in triumph. You can sing songs and make music. As you travel and journey through life, you can give thanks, praising and lauding the Lord Jehovah, who is your strength and shield.
Sunday, May 26, 2013
5-26-13 Psalms 71.5 Bound to God by Hope.
If one wants to keep an animal from running away, he may bind it with a cord, tying it to a fence or a tree. Police officers will bind criminals to arrest them and keep them under control. Kidnappers will bind their captives to keep them under their power. As can be seen, there are good ways to bind something and there are bad.
Did you know that you are bound to the Lord? You are not bound with physical cords or chains, but you are bound by your hope. You expect God to do good to you and for you, since He has already done the best for you. By allowing His Son to suffer, bleed, and die for you, you have been forgiven forever. You, therefore, look forward eagerly and wait for your expectations to be fulfilled.
You have made Adonai, the Lord God, your Lord and master. He supervises all of your affairs. As a husband supervises his home, a governor supervises his state, or a even king superises his kingdon, so the Lord God watches over you. Jehovah, who has always existed, now establishes your life, so that you abide and remain. He will not let you fall.
As you hope and wait expectantly for God, so He too waits longingly for you. He desires your presence as much or more than He wants you to desire His. God's desire is for you and He is greedy to do good for you Even when you were a youth, when you were empty and the world was shaking you at every turn, God's wishes and wants for you were only the best.
You, therefore, can confidently place your trust in Adonai, the Most High God. He is your refuge and security. Since you feel safe, you can be bold and conduct your life without care. You know that Yahweh cares for you watchfully. So bind yourself to the Lord in hope. You will not be disappointed.
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