23 Sunday Dec 2012
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Sometimes we forget who we are talking to when we pray. I love Psalm 94:9-10, 9 Does he who implanted the ear not hear? Does he who formed the eye not see? 10 Does he who disciplines nations not punish? Does he who teaches man lack knowledge? God, who created the universe, gets it. We need not worry about explaining it to Him because He already has it under control. Trust in God that His plan is perfect and He has our best in mind for us.
22 Saturday Dec 2012
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Psalm chapters 14 and 53 are very similar. Both have identical first verses, The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, and their ways are vile; there is no one who does good. It is so easy to see the effects of a world that does not recognize God. But only a fool is arrogant enough to thing there is no God. More importantly, only a fool thinks they can navigate this life without the help of a perfect and loving God.
21 Friday Dec 2012
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Sorry i did not post this sooner… No truer or wonderful word could be said than the last verse in this chapter. Verse 21 says, The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God’s people. Amen. God’s grace belongs to His people, yet He calls everyone to accept Him to become part of that family. The only thing anyone ever has to do is accept Him and His grace is given to them.
20 Thursday Dec 2012
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Today the passage that stood out to me was verse 6, He said to me: “It is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To him who is thirsty I will give to drink without cost from the spring of the water of life.” The notes in my Bible says it best: Just as God finished creation and Jesus finished the work of redemption, so the Trinity will finish the entire plan of salvation by inviting the redeemed into the new creation. It seems almost impossible, but with God we know all things are possible and He will make it all happen one day.
19 Wednesday Dec 2012
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We could begin a discussion comparing Postmillennialism, Premillennialism, and Amillennialism, but I will spare us. The important thing about this chapter is that God will reign for all eternity. We tend to get caught up in the minutiae of our lives, however, our scope should always focus on what matters in the light of eternity. When Christ comes again it will ultimately be forever. We must do things that bring us closer to that end in mind.
18 Tuesday Dec 2012
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It’s a pretty gruesome picture of how it all ends for the enemy. The comforting part comes in knowing that God has all of it under control. We are now reaching the back of the book and it really does have a positive ending because we win. God’s plan and will for us is perfect. We need to continue to trust in Him in all we do.
17 Monday Dec 2012
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I don’t have much to say about today’s reading, but I do find it interesting in verse 21 – 23 where it talks about how the city of Babylon will never be heard from again because most people think the city was completely destroyed and does not exist anymore so therefore prophecy from Revelation is untrue. The reality is it still exist in the country of Iraq, though a tiny fraction of what it used to be. Before Saddam Hussein was overthrown, he had begun rebuilding the ancient city on top of old ruins and in some cases restoring them. Even more interesting, he started to inscribe his name on the bricks in imitation of Nebuchadnezzar. One of the frequent inscriptions reads, “This is built by Saddam Hussein, son of Nebuchadnezzar, to glorify Iraq.” Well, enough about that. Like I said, I just thought it was interesting…
16 Sunday Dec 2012
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We should never be surprised by God’s victories. The enemy is constantly making war against God, but in the end, He will have victory of all of it. Verse 14 says, “They will make war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will overcome them because he is Lord of lords and King of kings–and with him will be his called, chosen and faithful followers.” He is victorious because He is Lord of lords and King of kings. Never lose sight of the perfect power and plan of God.
15 Saturday Dec 2012
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I wish there was more I could add to Psalm 23, but there isn’t. So, here it is:
1 The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,
3 he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
6 Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
14 Friday Dec 2012
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Psalm 4:8 says, I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O Lord , make me dwell in safety. We feel the greatest amount of peace when we realize our safety comes from The Lord. Peace gives us true rest.
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