"But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. And unto him that smiteth thee on the cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not coat also. Give to every man …
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For Those Who Are Planted in the House of the LORD
"Mine eye also shall see my desire on mine enemies, and mine ears shall hear my desire of the wicked that rise up against me. The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon. Those that be planted in the house of the LORD shall flourish in the courts of …
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When God Does His Work
Nehemiah had been plagued with threats from those who were against the work of God being done. He was composed to the thing of getting done what God had directed him to do. Nothing was going to distract him or cause him to fear the enemy. That is what Sanballat and Tobiah were. The enemy, …
God’s Blessings
"And he sought God in the days of Zechariah, who had understanding in the visions of God: and as long as he sought the LORD, God made him to prosper." 2 Chronicles 26:5 (KJB) Uzziah was one of the good kings of Judah. Yet, as we read the histories of the kings we must realize …
When GOD Leads Us Forward
"And it came to pass, when the ark set forward, that Moses said, 'Rise up, LORD, and let Thine enemies be scattered; and let them that hate Thee flee before Thee.' And when it rested, he said, 'Return, O LORD, unto the many thousands of Israel.'" Numbers 10:35-36 (KJB) The children of Israel never departed the …
Troubled
Do you have troubles, or is your life without any kind of trouble? Is that a silly question? Probably so. Everyone has their own share of trouble, heart ache, pain, sorrow, and grief. If not right now; sometime, and probably soon. Jerusalem was overthrown, Jeremiah the prophet which wept for the city and the people, …
Prayer Today 061617
"O LORD, rebuke me not in Your anger, neither chasten me in Your hot displeasure. Have mercy upon me, O LORD; for I am weak: O LORD, heal me; for my bones are vexed. My soul is also sore vexed: but You, O LORD, how long? Return, O LORD, deliver my soul: oh save me …
Dealing With Our Neighbors
"If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink: for thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD shall reward thee. The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue. It is better to dwell …
His Reward
"Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain. It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so He giveth His beloved sleep. Lo, children are an …
…My Rock and My Fortress
"In Thee, O LORD, do I put my trust: let me never be put to confusion. Deliver me in Thy righteousness, and cause me to escape: incline Thine ear unto me, and save me. Be Thou my strong habitation, whereunto I may continually resort: Thou hast given commandment to save me; for Thou art my …
Heritage of the LORD
"Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is His reward. As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the …
A Jealous God
"God is jealous, and the LORD revengeth; the LORD revengeth, and is furious; the LORD will take vengeance on His adversaries, and He reserveth wrath for His enemies. The LORD is slow to anger, and great in power, and will not at all acquit the wicked..." Nahum 1:2-3a (KJV) Some people get angry over the …
GOD Our King and Priest
"The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit Thou at My right hand, until I make Thine enemies Thy footstool. The LORD shall send the rod of Thy strength out of Zion: rule Thou in the midst of Thine enemies. Thy people shall be willing in the day of Thy power, in the beauties of holiness …
GOD, Do Not Be Silent
"Do not keep silent, O God! Do not hold Your peace, And do not be still, O God! For behold, Your enemies make a tumult; And those who hate You have lifted up their head. They have taken crafty counsel against Your people, And consulted together against Your sheltered ones. They have said, “Come, and …
Those Who Consider the Poor
"Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver him in time of trouble. The LORD will preserve him, and keep him alive; and he shall be blessed upon the earth: and Thou wilt not deliver him unto the will of his enemies. The LORD will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing: …
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