"For they themselves shew of us what manner of entering in we had unto you, and how ye turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God; and to wait for His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead, even Jesus, which delivered us from the wrath to come." 1 …
Category: Tuesday
For Leaders and Kings
"Take away the dross from silver, and it will go to the silversmith for jewelry. Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness." Proverbs 25:4-5 (NKJV) Too many times Presidents and kings appoint wicked men and/or women to places of power, and it is to their own …
The Fullness of Christ
"Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. For in Him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily." Colossians 2:8-9 (KJV) The apostle addressing some issues in Colossae, and Laodicea reminds them, and it is a …
Surrounded By His Shield
"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. For Thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt Thou compass him as with a shield." Psalm 5:11-12 (KJV)
The Heart and the Mouth
When He had called the multitude to Himself, He said to them, “Hear and understand: Not what goes into the mouth defiles a man; but what comes out of the mouth, this defiles a man.” Matthew 15:10-11 (NKJV) There is a disease among the bovine species that has a nick name of "Hoof and Mouth …
Today’s Bible Relevance
"And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet..." Matthew 2:5 (Micah 5:2)(KJV) "And was there until the death of Herod: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Out of Egypt have I called My Son." Matthew 2:15 (Hosea …
The Day of the LORD
"Be silent in the presence of the Lord GOD; for the day of the LORD is at hand, for the LORD has prepared a sacrifice; He has invited His guests." Zephaniah 1:7 (NKJV) The "Day of the LORD" is not a good day for humankind; yet it is a good day for humankind. It will …
Word of GOD from Amos
"In that day will I raise up the tabernacle of David that is fallen, and close up the breaches thereof; and I will raise up his ruins, and I will build it as in the days of old: that they may possess the remnant of Edom, and of all the heathen, which are called by …
Judah and Israel
"Then shall the children of Judah and the children of Israel be gathered together, and appoint themselves one head, and they shall come up out of the land: for great shall be the day of Jezreel." Hosea 1:11 (KJV) It is from the land of Judah and Israel our blessed Savior came. It is in …
Kings Shall Know…
"The king answered Daniel, and said, “Truly your God is the God of gods, the Lord of kings, and a revealer of secrets, since you could reveal this secret.' " Daniel 2:47 (NKJV) Babylon's king Nebuchadnezzar had a dream. He had asked all his "counselors" to tell him the dream, and its interpretation - none …
Dwell Safely
"Thus saith the Lord GOD; 'When I shall have gathered the house of Israel from the people among whom they are scattered, and shall be sanctified in them in the sight of the heathen, then shall they dwell in their land that I have given to My servant Jacob. And they shall dwell safely therein, …
We Are Not Consumed…
"It is of the LORD’S mercies that we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is Thy faithfulness. The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in Him." Lamentations 3:22-24 (KJV) It would be good to remember Hebrews 12:29, as we think of these …
Measure the Heavens, and the Earth If You Will
"Thus says the LORD, which giveth the sun for a light by day, and the ordinances of the moon and of the stars for a light by night, which divideth the sea when the waves thereof roar; The LORD of hosts is His name: 'If those ordinances depart from before Me, says the LORD, then …
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Election Day
Just a reminder to all who notice. TODAY IS A DAY TO FULFILL PART OF OUR DUTY AS A CITIZEN OF THIS COUNTRY. Get out and vote. I pray it is an informed vote, and one of conviction. Remember Jesus said, "Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar’s; and unto God the things …
Need for Godly Wisdom and Knowledge
"For My people is foolish, they have not known Me; they are sottish children, and they have none understanding: they are wise to do evil, but to do good they have no knowledge." Jeremiah 4:22 (KJV) Also read Romans 16:19.
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