"The LORD also spake unto Joshua, saying, 'Speak to the children of Israel, saying, 'Appoint out for you cities of refuge, whereof I spake unto you by the hand of Moses: that the slayer that kills person unawares, unwittingly may flee there: and they shall be your refuge from the avenger of blood. And when … Continue reading Place of Refuge for the Accused
Cities of Refuge
"And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, 'Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, 'When ye be come over Jordan into the land of Canaan; then ye shall appoint you cities to be cities of refuge for you; that the slayer may flee thither, which killeth any person at unawares. And they … Continue reading Cities of Refuge
Confidence and a Place of Refuge
"In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and His children shall have a place of refuge. The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death." Proverbs 14:26-27 (KJB) I will let a sage of the past comment on these verses. Matthew Henry has written, "In these … Continue reading Confidence and a Place of Refuge
A Prayer for the Overwhelmed
'Maschil of David; A Prayer when he was in the cave.' "I cried unto the LORD with my voice; with my voice unto the LORD did I make my supplication. I poured out my complaint before Him; I shewed before Him my trouble. When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then Thou knewest my path. In the … Continue reading A Prayer for the Overwhelmed
Confidence
The meaning of the word "Confidence" is dependent upon how you use it. Dictionary.com gives three definitions: noun full trust; belief in the powers, trustworthiness, or reliability of a person or thing:We have every confidence in their ability to succeed. belief in oneself and one's powers or abilities; self-confidence; self-reliance; assurance:His lack of confidence defeated … Continue reading Confidence
The Strength of the Poor and Needy
"O LORD, Thou art my God; I will exalt Thee, I will praise Thy name; for Thou hast done wonderful things; Thy counsels of old are faithfulness and truth. For Thou hast made of a city an heap; of a defenced city a ruin: a palace of strangers to be no city; it shall never … Continue reading The Strength of the Poor and Needy
Prayer Today 062017
"I will praise You, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will show forth all Your marvellous works. I will be glad and rejoice in You: I will sing praise to Your name, O You Most High. When my enemies are turned back, they shall fall and perish at Your presence. For You have maintained … Continue reading Prayer Today 062017
The Beautiful and Glorious
"In that day shall the Branch of the LORD be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the earth shall be excellent and comely for them that are escaped of Israel. And it shall come to pass, that he that is left in Zion, and he that remaineth in Jerusalem, shall be called holy, even … Continue reading The Beautiful and Glorious
To Have Strong Confidence…
“In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and His children shall have a place of refuge. The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.” Proverbs 14:26-27 (KJV)
Verse for Thought 201426-27
"In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and His children shall have a place of refuge. The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death." Proverbs 14:26-27 (KJV)
081311 Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me
"Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in Thee: yea, in the shadow of Thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast. I will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth all things for me. He shall send from heaven, and save … Continue reading 081311 Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me
081111 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble
"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah. There is a river, … Continue reading 081111 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble
022011 Defile not therefore the land which ye shall inhabit…
"Whoso killeth any person, the murderer shall be put to death by the mouth of witnesses: but one witness shall not testify against any person to cause him to die. Moreover ye shall take no satisfaction for the life of a murderer, which is guilty of death: but he shall be surely put to death. … Continue reading 022011 Defile not therefore the land which ye shall inhabit…
Scripture Of The Day 101310
"My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from Him. He only is my rock and my salvation: He is my defence; I shall not be moved. In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God. Trust in Him at all times; … Continue reading Scripture Of The Day 101310
