Psalm 19:7-11 The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple; 8 the precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes; 9 the fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever;the rules[d] of the Lord are true, and righteous altogether. 10 More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter…
Psalm 12:6 The words of the Lord are pure words, like silver refined in a furnace on the ground, purified seven times. Psalm 18:30 This God—his way is perfect; the word of the Lord proves true; he is a shield for all those who take refuge in him. Psalm 119:140 Your promise is well tried, and your servant loves it. Proverbs 30:5 Every…
Genesis 39:1-6 Now Joseph had been brought down to Egypt, and Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, the captain of the guard, an Egyptian, had bought him from the Ishmaelites who had brought him down there. 2 The Lord was with Joseph, and he became a successful man, and he was in the house of his Egyptian master. 3 His master saw that the Lord was…
When we look around us, we see so much injustice and corruption. When you look at the world today, you realize that if you are in the wrong place at the wrong time, you can quickly end up unjustly treated. People mistreat each other all the time. It’s “who knows who” that gets the…
God’s warning to Cain here is one to meditate on. Genesis 4: 3-12 3 In the course of time Cain brought to the Lord an offering of the fruit of the ground, 4 and Abel also brought of the firstborn of his flock and of their fat portions. And the Lord had regard for Abel and his offering, 5 but for Cain and his offering he…
This week the world celebrates Christmas and as we know it means so many different things to people. For some it’s a celebration of the birth of Christ, for others a time of holiday, gifts, food and family get togethers. For some it’s a time to party and drink until one forgets the troubles…
Psalm 119:1-16 ALEPH Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD. Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart. They also do no iniquity: they walk in his ways. Thou hast commanded us to keep thy precepts diligently. O that…
We often hear people say ‘It’s all about God,” but I have been pondering on this. Does God want us to make it all about Him, and what does the Bible tell us? In the beginning, God lovingly created us and gave us everything we could ever need. He gave us food, beauty in…
Psalms 37:4 Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Isaiah 58:13-14 If thou turn away thy foot from the sabbath, from doing thy pleasure on my holy day; and call the sabbath a delight, the holy of the LORD, honourable; and shalt honour him, not…
The Old Testament speaks about the Messiah who would come from the line of David and Jesse (David’s father). Jeremiah 23:5 Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and he shall reign as king and deal wisely, and shall execute justice and righteousness in…