Bible Scripture Reading for Friday 30 September 2011

"Greetings in the Name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for 30 September 2011"

Today's Blog Title: :God Won't Go Back On His Promises"
Today's Scripture Reading: Romans 11:1-36
Today's Key Verse Romans 11:26 "For the gifts and calling of God are irrevocable".

Im Romans Chapter 11, Paul continues his defense of the righteousness of God's dealings with Israel.  In sovereign grace, God has chosen those who faith, not those who "qualify" by mere physical descent from the patriarchs (Romans 9).  Israel's present rejection has come because they sought righteousness by works, not by faith, despite God's constant proclamation of His good news (Romans 9).  There is more!  Now, as in the past, God had reserved for Himself
Israelites who do believe (verses 11:1-4).  Those too have been chosen by grace, not on the basis of their works, and those who rely on works, have been hardened in their self-chosen path (verses 5-10).

It is true that the present mass conversion of Gentiles is a "mystery"--and event not revealed in the Old Testament.  But the Gentiles have been , as it were, grafted into an essentially Jewish tree.  When God's time comes, He will restore the natural branches (verses 11-24).  Paul continues in this Chapter his stunning revelation of God's once hidden plan.  When the "full number" of gentiles has been saved, God will keep His promises made through the Old Testament prophets and then :all Israel shall be saved" verses 25-32).  Paul concludes with a doxology.  How wonderful the complex purposes and plans of our awesome, and Almighty God. (verses 33-36).

Today's Hymn: "Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee"

Jesus, the very thought of Thee, with sweetness fills my breast;
But sweeter far Thy face to see, and in Thy presence rest
No voice can sing, no heart can frame, Nor can the memory find
A sweeter sound than Thy blest name, O Savior of mankind
O hope of every contrite heart, O joy of all the meek,
To those who fall, how kind Thou art! How good to those who seek!
But what to those who find? Ah, this Nor tongue pen can show,
The love of Jesus, what it is, None but but His loved one know
Jesus, our only joy be Thou, As thou our prize will be;
Jesus, be Thou our glory now, And through eternity

Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit, how wonderful is Your Love and Grace to us.  How grateful we are that through the Holy Spirits conviction in our hearts, we as Christians have answered His calling and we have experience the life changing transformation of our life's.  We have have been saved not by our works but by Your Loving and saving Grace.  May we on a daily basis resist the temptations of this world by meditating on God's truth and letting the Holy Spirit guide and shape our thoughts and behaviors.
                                                                                                                              Amen

Today's Biblical Truth: "Spiritual transformation starts in the mind and heart."

Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day.  Go in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness.  Love God More Today and always remember that when you have a spiritual dilemma in your life and you yell out, "I CAN", God Whispers to you, "BUT I CAN".

"This is the message which we heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all.  I John 1:5

Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          
                                                                                                
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Bible Scripture Reading for Thursday 29 September 2011

"Greetings in the Name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for 29 September 2011"

Today's Blog Title: "Inside and Out"
Today's Scripture Reading: Romans 10:1-21
Today's key Verses: Romans 10:8-11 "'The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart (that is, the word of faith which we preach): that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.  For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.  For the Scripture says, "Whoever believes on him will not be put to shame."

Paul has shown righteousness has always been a gracious gift, sovereignly bestowed by God on those who have faith (Romans 9).  Now in Chapter 10 he argues that God has not rejected His covenant people.  They have rejected Him.

Paul cares passionately for his people.  He admits their religious zeal (verses 1,2).  But he knows their problem well:  They have "disregarded" God's righteousness and tried to established their own, even though the two are totally different in nature (verses 3-11).  Whether Jew or Gentile, one must be saved by faith. (verses 12-13).

Now we can see another objection.  How can the Jewish race believe not hearing this stunning message? (verses 14,15).  But Paul says, the Good News was preached.  Israel simply did not believe.  "Hearing, " which in Biblical though implies responding appropriately, requires first a message, but then requires understanding and acceptance by those to whom the message is given.  Even in the Old Testament times Israel did not understand and refused to accept what God cried out to them through to them through Moses and the prophets. (verses 15-21).  The message of salvation by faith has echoed throughout history, and has been ignored.

Today's Hymn: "Above All Powers"

Above all powers, Above all kings, Above all nature and all created things
Above all wisdom and all the ways of man, You were here before the world began
Above all kingdoms, Above all thrones, Above all wonders the world has ever known
Above all wealth and treasures of the earth, there's no way to measure what You're worth
Crucified...laid behind the stone, You lived to die...rejected and alone
Like a rose.. trampled on the ground, You took the fall..and thought of me..Above all

Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit, how thankful we as Christians we are for the justification that we have through Jesus Christ the second that we accepted Him into our lives and the work of the Holy Spirit in Christians after justification.  may we as believers continue to trust and obey the guidance and teachings of the Holy Spirit.Thank you Jesus for Your righteousness that we have through our faith and trust in You.
                                                                                                                                   Amen
Today's Biblical Truth: "Righteousness is what God gives when a person trusts Christ.

Click on the link at www.cindi-davis.blogspot.com for Today's Bible Verse from Hebrews 11:6.

Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day.  Go in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness. Love God More Today and always remember that when you have a spiritual dilemma in your life and you yell out, "I CAN'T",  God Whispers to you, "BUT I CAN".

"A father of the fatherless, a defender of widows, Is God in His holy habitation." Psalm 68:5

Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi
                                     

Bible Scripture Reading for Wednesday 28 September 2011

"Greetings in the Name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for 28 September 2011"

Today's Blog Title: "God Is Free To Be Good"
Today's Scripture Reading: Romans 9:1-33
Today's Key Verse: Romans 9:14,15 "What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? Certainly not! For He says to Moses, "I will have mercy on whomever I will have mercy, and i will have compassion on whomever I will have compassion."

In Romans Chapter 9 Paul takes up another issue.  God counts as righteous, men and women who have faith and actually makes righteous believers who live by faith.  But is God righteous in His treatment of Israel, seeming set aside His ancient people in favor of the Gentiles?  In three sweeping chapters Paul proves that God's righteous in all His ways.

Paul expresses his personal anguish over Israel's rejection of their Messiah (verses 1-5).  But history shows that God initial choice of Israel was sovereign and free, not dependent on the works of any of the patriarchs (verses 6-13).  The Old Testament consistently portrays God as a sovereign being.  In face he has exercised His sovereign choice to save rather than to destroy His people despite their sins (verses 14-29).

God's choice of the Gentiles to obtain a righteousness they never sought is simply another expression of that sovereign grace that has marked his actions (verse 30).  As for Israel, that people stumbled through no fault of God, but because they pursued righteousness as if it could be obtained by works rather than faith (verses 31-33).  In everything God has been consistent and totally fair.

Today's Hymn: "Be Not Afraid I Go Before You Always" (verse 2)

If you pass through the raging waters of the sea, you shall not drown
If you walk amid the burning flames, you shall not be harmed
If you stand before the power of hell, and death is at your side
Know that I am with you, through it all
Be not afraid, I go always before you, and I will give you rest

Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit, how thankful we are as Christians, as Believers, as your Children to know that when we go through trails and tribulations that you pick up up and carry us that You Father take our burdens and our loads upon Your string and never failing shoulders.  You are there with us to help us through it, and to strengthen our faith and our trust in You as our Shepherd.  You help us to realize that as we walk through the valley of the shadow of death that we will fear no evil for indeed you are with us now and forever.
                                                                                                                                          Amen

Today's Biblical Truth: "The basis of God's sovereign choice is not a person's conduct, but God's compassion."

Click on the link at www.cindi-davis.blogspot.com for Today's Bible Verse from Hebrews 11:1.

Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day.  Go in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness. Love God More Today and always remember that when you have a spiritual dilemma in your life and you yell out, "I CAN'T", God whispers to you, BUT I CAN".

"For God is not the author of confusion but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints." 1 Corinthians 14:33.

Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi

Bible Scripture Reading for Tuesday 27 September 2011"

"Greetings in the Name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for 27 September 2011"

Today's Blog Title: "Resurrection Life Is Ours"
Today's Scripture Reading: Romans 8:1-39
Today's Key Voice: Romans 8:16,17 "The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs--heirs of God and joints heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together."

How do we as Christians live a righteous life without a constant struggle to keep God's Law?  Paul in today's Scripture introduces another universal principle: the law of life lived in the power of Spirit (verses1,2).  Old Testament Law failed to produce righteousness.  So in Christ, God condemned "sin in sinful man" and provided His Spirit, who enables believers to full meet the Law's requirements with "trying" (verses 3,4).

We as Christians need to focus on responding to God's Spirit rather than on trying to keep laws (verses 5-8).  If we are controlled by the Spirit who brought life to Christ's crucified body (verses 9-12).  Our obligation is not to the Law, but to respond to the Spirit's promptings (verses 13-16).

Paul now looks ahead.  One day creation itself will be renewed, even as we are being renewed (verses 17-25).  Meanwhile the Spirit helps in our weakness, praying with and for us (verses 26-27).  Its our relationship with God that brings us the victory, for He had chosen us not to muddle on in the pit of sin (verses 31-34).  We are God's loved ones.  Nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord (verses 35-39).

A further indication of the believers sonship and daughtership is that the Holy Spirit bears witness with their spirits.  When believers cry out to the Father in prayer (verse 15), the Holy Spirit intercedes for us.  Hope in verse 24 is a constant expectation of unseen reality.  We are saved by faith, but the Christians hope is the return of Christ in all His glory and our complete deliverance from our sinful natures.

Today's Hymn: "Beautiful Garden Of Prayer"

There's a garden where Jesus is waiting, there's a place that is wondrously fair;
For it glows with the light of His presence, It is that beautiful garden of prayer
Oh, the beautiful garden, the garden of prayer, Oh, the beautiful garden of prayer;
There my Savior awaits, and He opens the gates, to the beautiful garden of prayer

Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit, how thankful we are, that when we took You into our lives, that we became Your sons and daughters, and joint heirs with Christ, and have been adopted into Your Kingdom.  We all have an inheritance based on on our relationship with You Abba Father.  May we deal with the trials and tribulations here on this earth, knowing that someday we will receive eternal blessings of glory, that we will receive from You, when You welcome us into Your kingdom as being a Good and Faithful Servants.
                                                                                                                                   Amen

Today's Biblical Truth: "The Spirit empowers us, so that we live in a way pleasing to God."

Click on the link at www.cindi-davis.blogspot.com for Today's Bible Verse from 2 Corinthians 6:17,18.

Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day.  Go in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness.  Love God More Today and always remember that when you have a spiritual dilemma in your life and you yell out, "I CAN'T", God whispers to you, "BUT I CAN".

"Truly my soul silently waits for God; From Him comes my salvation." Psalm 62:1

Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi

Bible Scripture Reading for Monday 26 September 2011

"Greetings in the Name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for 26 September 2011"

Today's Blog Title: "Our Link to God"
Today's Scripture Reading: Romans 7:1-25
Today's Key Verse: Romans 7:4 "Therefore my brethren, you also have become dead to the law through the body of Christ that you may be married to another--to Him who was raised from the dead, that we should bear fruit to God."

In today's Scripture Paul argues that law and faith are contradictory principles.  In Romans 7 he shows how a believer can be legally free from obligation to the Law, and then explores why release from the obligation is essential.

By the death of Christ is frees the Christian from obligation to the Law (verses 1-3).  This is essential because the law stimulates man's sinful nature (verses 4-7).  Paul values the Law because it makes him aware of sin within his personality and because it stands as a witness to all that is holy, righteous and good (verses 8-12).

Rather than help Paul be good, the law has made him aware of the power of his sinful nature,aroused desires that he does not want to feel, and energized evil actions he hates as well (verses 13-18).  Paul has become aware of a terrible inner struggle, between an "I" who take pleasure in sin and an "I" that wants to do good (verses 19-20).

He struggles against indwelling sin, but the harder Paul tries to keep the Law the more He finds himself a prisoner of his sinful nature.  God call us to relate directly to Him through the Holy Spirit.  The Spirit will speak to our new nature, stimulating us to serve and so "bear fruit to God."  Freedom from law does not promote sin, but righteousness.

Today's Hymn: "Burdens Are Lifted At Calvary"

Days are filled with sorrow and care, hearts are lonely and drear
Burdens are lifted at Calvary, Jesus is very near
Burdens are lifted at Calvary, Calvary, Calvary
Burdens are lifted at Calvary, Jesus is very near

Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit, how thankful we are Abba Father that we can relate directly to You through the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit.  Thank you Holy Spirit for speaking to our new nature and stimulating us to serve and in serving You to bear much fruit for Thee.  How thankful that we serve a Just, Loving, Merciful and Gracious God.
                                                                                                                                            Amen

Today's Biblical Truth: "Out of intimacy with Christ comes the fruit of practical righteousness." 

Click on the link at www.cindi-davis.blogspot.com for Today's Bible Verse from Romans 8:13.

Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day.  Go in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness.  Love God More Today and always remember that when you have a spiritual dilemma in your life and you yell out, "I CAN'T", God whispers to you, "BUT I CAN".

"He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake." Psalm 23:3.

Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi

  

Bible Scripture Reading for Sunday 25 September 2011

"Greetings in the Name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for 25 September 2011"

"Today's Blog Title: "New Life is the Goal"
Today's Scripture Reading: Romans 6:1-23 
Today's Key Verse: Romans 6:23 "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord."

We who are joined to (baptized into) Christ were so truly united with Him that His death was our death--a death that frees us from the power of sin in our lives (verse 6-7).  His resurrection is our resurrection.  Sharing that life, we now we are able to live to God (verses 8-10).  We can experience this spiritual reality--by faith.  We count ourselves to God as His instruments to be used for righteousness (verses 11-14).

Life is made up of daily choices.  But there also basic, life changing choices each of us makes.  Paul ask us to consider and make one of those life saving choices now.  We can follow our sinful desires and live a life marked by the deadness that characterizes the unsaved, or we can choose to commit ourselves to God, and determine that we will reject sin and make His will our goal in out life verses 15-23).

Paul has said God, "credits" righteousness to the one who believes in Christ (Romans 4).  He has shown that Christ to the one who believes (Romans 5).  Now in Romans 6 he shows us what life in Christ like: a resurrection life that frees us to be righteous as well as to be credited with righteousness. 

The role of faith in Romans 6 presents basic truth as the foundation for living the Christian life.  It show us what we are to do, based on these truths.  Faith counts on the reality of our death with Christ so that we reject sin and make that decision to do righteousness.  Counting on our relationship with Christ enable us to experience that union in our daily lives.

Today's Hymn: "Breathe On Me Breath Of God"

Breathe on me, breath of God, Fill me with life anew
That I may what Thou dost love And do what Thou would do
Breathe on me, breath of God, until my heart is pure
Until with thee, I will one will, to do and to endure
Breathe on me, breath of God, blend all my soul with Thine
Until this earthly part of me, glows with Thy fire divine
Breathe on Me, breath of God, so shall I never die
But live with Thee, the perfect life, of Thine eternity.

Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit, how we thank you Lord Jesus that we are saved by You and that You have released from the grip of sin and enables us to live a righteous life now.  Thank you for the Gospel's Good News that teaches us Christ saves us from the power of sin.  May we as Christians make a daily to serve Jesus, determining that we will reject sin and make His Will our goal in our life.
                                                                                                                            Amen

Today Biblical Truth: "Sin results in death, but God gives the gift of eternal life."  

Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day.  Go in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness. Love God More Today and always remember that when you have a spiritual dilemma in your life and you yell out, "I CAN'T", God Whispers to you, "BUT I CAN".

"The Lord is your keeper; The Lord is your shade at your right hand." Psalm 121:5

Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi

       




  
   

Bible Scripture Reading for Saturday 24 September 2011

Today's Blog Title: "History's Clearest "I Love You"
Today's Scripture Reading: Romans 5:1-21
Today's Key Verse: Romans 5:8 "But God demonstrated His love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us."

The believer now stands in a unique relationship with God which provides a new perspective on all life (verses 1-5).  That perspective is rooted in the conviction that a God who was willing to give up His Son to bring us to Himself will surely, now that we are His, keep on working in us (verses 6-11). 

What difference does Christ make in our situation?  Paul summarizes in one of the New Testament's key theological passages (verses 12-21).  Adam introduced death and sin into every person's experience, bringing us under condemnation and releasing those dark forces that make human life short and miserable.

In contrast, Christ as a second Adam created a new race of human beings, righteous rather than sinful, upheld by grace rather than weighted down by failure, alive rather than dead to the bright hope of life lived in the light of God's holiness and love.  In Jesus Christ all things truly have become new!

Today's Hymn: "There's Something About That Name"

Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, There's just something about that name
Master, Savior, Jesus, Like the fragrance after the rain
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Let all Heaven and earth proclaim
Kings and kingdoms will all pass away, But there's something about that Name

Heaven Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit, how wonderful it is to have such a Loving and Gracious Heavenly Father whom loved us so much that You send Your only Son to die a sinners death upon the Cross of Calvary that we might be drawn closer to You.  We thank you Father for Your inexhaustible supply of love that is poured out to us by the Holy Spirit who lives within us.  How great is is to know that whatever may happen to us, we are always surrounded by love.
                                                                                                                                                   Amen

Today's Biblical Truth: "Jesus interjects life, the opposite of death, making us alive to God and guaranteeing a bright eternal future."

Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day.  Go in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness. Love God More Today and always remember that when you have a spiritual  dilemma in your life and you tell out, "I CAN'T", God Whispers to you, "BUT I CAN".

"Let the certainty of God's love give you a new perspective on all of life."

Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi       

Bible Scripture Reading for Friday 23 September 2011

"Greetings in the Name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for 23 September 2011"

Today's Blog Title: "A Timeless Truth"
Today's Scripture Reading: Romans 4:1-25
Today's Key Verse: Romans 4:3 "For what does the Scripture say? "Abraham believes God, and it was accounted to Him for righteousness."

In Romans 4 Paul demonstrates from sacred history that salvation always has been a gift of God received by faith.  Righteousness was "credited to" Abraham because he "believed God" (verses 1-3).  David says the same thing in speaking of the blessedness of forgiven sin (verses 4-8).  Abraham was credited with righteousness before his circumcision, that unique sign that marked a person off as a Jew in Old Testament Times.  Thus the Gentiles can look to Abraham's experience as a precedent (verses 9-12).  Since the promises given Abraham and transmitted to his offspring, Israel, are rooted in faith, not in the law, the Jew too must rely on faith rather than works (verse 13-17).

What then is the nature of that faith Abraham exercised?  It was simply confidence that God was able to do what He promised and that He would surely keep His word.  When we believe God's promises of salvation in Jesus, we too are credited with a righteousness we DID NOT and COULD NOT earn on our own (verses 18-25).

By his faith, Abraham, acknowledged that God was faithful and powerful enough to keep His promises.  Glorifying God means declaring who God is.  Paul in this chapter says that God's promises to Abraham were founded on his faith so that it would be acknowledged that salvation  was only through grace, that is, God's favor.  Since the promise was not based on adherence to any law or the performance of any ritual, such as circumcision, Abraham is the forefather of all who believe.

Today's Hymn: "Believe and Obey"

Press onward. press onward, if you would secure, the rest of the faithful, abiding and sure
The gift of salvation is offered today, To all who confess Him, believe, and obey
Believe and obey, believe and obey, the Master is calling, no longer delay
The light of his mercy shines bright on the way, of all who confess Him, believe, and obey.

Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit, how wonderful it is place our faith and hope in Thee  like Abraham, and also like Abraham to be called a friend of God.  May our faith in You Father, be strong in the good times of our lives and even more so in the trials and tribulations that we face.  Thank You for Your Love, Mercy and Marvelous, Wonderful and Saving Grace.
                                                                                                                                                   Amen

Today's Biblical Truth: "God gives righteousness to all those who believe."

Click on the link at www.cindi-davis.blogspot.com for Today's Bible Verse from Ephesians 6:12.

Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day.  Go in Peace and serve the Lord our God with Gladness.  Love God More Today and always remember that when you have a spiritual dilemma in your life and you yell out, "I CAN'T", God whispers to you, "BUT I CAN".

"He will not allow your foot to be moved; He who keeps you will not slumber." Psalm 121:3

Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi

                                                                                                        

Bible Scripture Reading for Thursday 22 September 2011

"Greetings in the Name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for 22 September 2011"

Today's Blog Title: "God is Free to Forgive"
Today's Scripture Reading: Romans 3:1-31
Today's Key Verse: Romans 3:23-26 "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is Christ Jesus, whom God set forth as a propitiation by His blood, through faith, to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance God had passed over the sins that were previously committed, to demonstrate at the present time His righteousness, that He might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus."

The great advantage the Jews have is possession of the Word of God.  Whether or not they believe it is irrelevant.  Lack of faith cannot nullify God's faithfulness, and God will judge sinners whatever complaint they register.  The fact is Scripture charges everyone with sin.  That legal determination brings dread silence as humankind stands before the dread bar of divine judgment.  It also causes a great shift in our understanding of the function of divine Law.  God's Law is not intended to save, but to make us aware of our sin!

Then suddenly the bad news is transformed into good!  God has revealed a righteousness that has nothing to do with the Law.  In Today's Scripture Reading God has revealed to us that no one can live up to God's perfect way.  "We all have sinned", and fall short of His glory.  We cannot save ourselves because as sinners we can never meet God's requirements.  Our only hope is faith in Jesus Christ.

We as Christians are justified which means we are "declared righteous", freely, without cost, by God's grace, or "favor".  Jesus Christ died to provide redemption, which means, HE DIED to PAY the PRICE required to RANSOM SINNERS.  By paying the penalty of our sin through His death, Jesus can free those who believe in Him.  We as Christians can now approach God's throne with praise.  Through God's divine LOVE and GRACE we have been restored to a proper relationship with Him.

By His death, Christ satisfied the Justice of God.  He paid the penalty of sin sin in FULL.  Paul cites two reasons why righteousness come through the dead of Jesus. (1) To demonstrate that God Himself is righteousness, and did not judge the sins prior to the cross. (2) That God wanted to show that He is both righteous and at the same time the One who can declare sinners righteous.  Because of Christ's death, God does not compromise His holiness when he forgives a sinner.

"Atonement", implies the sacrificial death of a substitute who takes the punishment an offenders deserves.  Jesus surrendered Himself up to death, represented here in the shedding of His blood.  As a substitute He took the awesome penalty our sins deserved and thus saved us from the punishment that we as sinners deserve.

Today's Hymn: "Room At The Cross For You"

The Cross upon which Jesus Died, is a shelter in which we can hide;
And its grace so free is sufficient for me, and deep is its foundation as wide as the sea
There's room at the Cross for you, there's room at the Cross for you
Though millions have come, there's still room for one
Yes, there's room at the cross for you.

Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit, how we thankful Lord Jesus of Your Sacrifice upon the Cross of Calvary so that we might have forgiveness of our sins and made whole in that we might boldly come before the throne of our Heavenly Father cleansed of our sins and of our unrighteousness.  To You Father we give all the Praise and Glory forever and ever.
                                                                                                                                      Amen

Today's Biblical Truth: "God alone saves, and His salvation is a free gift.  No one can stand before God and boast of there good deeds.  God is the only one who is righteous, and for that reason He should be praised."

Click on the Link at www.cindi-davis.blogspot.com for Today's Bible Verse from Matthew 28:19,20.

Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day.  Go in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness.  Love God More Today and always remember that when you have a spiritual dilemma in your life and you yell out, "I CAN'T", God whispers to you, "BUT I CAN".

"And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work." 2 Corinthians 9:8

Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi
  

Bible Scripture Reading for Wednesday 21 September 2011

"Greetings in the Name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for 21 September 2011"

Today's Blog Title: "Man's Moral Nature Testifies To God"
Today's Scripture Reading: Romans 2:1-29
Today's Key Verse: Romans 2:12 "For as many as have sinned without law will also perish without law, and as many have sinned in the law will be judged by the law."

Most of Paul's Jewish readers would with delight "pass judgment" on the Gentiles that Paul describes in Romans 1:26-32.  Paul quickly silences them.  God does not judge by what men approve, but by what they do.  Anyone who ignores his or her own sinfulness, Jew or Gentile shows contempt for God's kindness and stores up wrath against the day that God will judge each person's acts.

As for gentiles, God has implanted the capacity to make moral judgments--and they will be judged for failing to live up to the demands of their own conscience.  The Jews have God's law and are proud of their "superiority."  But they in fact break the law and so their membership in the Old Testament covenant community is meaningless to God.

The real mark of relationship with God is inward, a "circumcision" performed by the Holy Spirit that sets a persons heart and soul apart to the Lord.

Paul will soon show that no one truly does good.  Here his purpose is not to describe a way of salvation, but the fruit of salvation. When God judges our works, those who possess eternal life will persist in doing good, not to win salvation, but because they care about "glory. honor, and immortality, and not the things of this world.

Today's Hymn: "Crown Him With Many Crowns" (verse 1)

Crown Him with many crowns, The Lamb upon His throne
Hark! How the heavenly anthem drowns all music but its own;
Awake, my soul, and sing of Him who died for thee
And hail Him as thy matchless King through all eternity

Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit, how thankful we are that we serve a merciful, loving and graceful Almighty God whom loves us so much that He send His Son into this His creation to live among yet without sin.  His Son who willingly and lovingly went to the Cross of Calvary to die for our sins.  How thankful we are that on the third day Jesus arose from the grave forever conquering death and sin and breaking the chains of sin that were chained to us.  May we as Christians go out into this world and proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ and His free gift of salvation to this lost and dying world.
                                                                                                                     Amen

Today's Biblical Truth: "The Holy Spirit is a Spiritual Trainer like a trainer is to a body builder."

Click on the link at www.cindi-davis.blogspot.com for Today's Bible Verse from Psalm 95:2.

Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day.  Go in Peace and serve the Lord our God with Gladness.  Love God More Today and always remember that when you have a spiritual dilemma in your life and you yell out, "I CAN'T",  God Whispers to you, "BUT I CAN".

"Our soul waits for the Lord; He is our help and our shield." Psalm 33:20

Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi

Bible Scripture Reading for Tuesday 20 September 2011

"Greetings in the Name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for 20 September 2011"

Today's Blog Title: "Faith is the Beginning and the End"
Today's Scripture Reading: Romans 1:1-32
Today's Key Verse: Romans 1:16 "For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek."

In the opening verse of Romans 1, Paul identifies himself as an apostle, set apart to spread a Gospel which brings grace and peace from God.  Paul share his desire to visit Rome and defines the theme on which he is writing: a gospel which brings salvation and righteousness to everyone who believes.

Salvation is desperately needed by a race which rightly lies under divine wrath.  For humanity has reacted against god, rejecting the knowledge all men have of Him, preferring to create their own gods and follow a pathway which leads inexorably to even greater depravities. 

Cast against the dark background of lost man's corrupt society, what "Good News" the Gospel is!  Humanity has not chosen to know God.  But God has chosen to reveal His love and grace to man anew.

From "faith to faith" in verse 17 means faith is at the beginning of the salvation process, and it is the goal as well.  When a person first exercises faith in Christ, that person is saved from the penalty of sin and declared righteous.  As the believer lives by faith, God continues to save him or her from the power of sin to live righteously.

Verses 29-32 contain one of the most extensive lists of sins in all of the Scriptures.  The list shows the exhaustive sweep of human moral depravity.  While society tends to rationalize certain sins, God judges all sin.  These sins particularly reveal our rebellious hearts.  All, without exception, deserves God's punishment.

Today's Hymn: "Thy Word Is A Lamp Unto My Feet"

When I feel afraid, think I've lost my way, still You're there, right beside me
Nothing will I fear, as long as you are near, please, be with me to the end
Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path
Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path

Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit, may we open our hearts about the truths of  our loving and faithful God.  May we not suppress the truth about You Heavenly Father, and realize that You are our loving Creator and that You deserve our praise and worship.  We as Christians see how nature speaks about your marvelous Creation.  From the design of the human cell to the majestic strength of the Rocky Mountains, all of what You have created testify to Your wisdom and power.                        
                                                                                                                        Amen

Today's Biblical Truth: "Nature reveals God as great and good."

Click on the link at www.cindi-davis.blogspot.com for Today's Bible Verse from 1 John 2:15-17.

Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day.  Go in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness.  Love God More Today and always remember that when you have a spiritual dilemma in your life and you yell out, "I CAN'T", God Whispers to you, "BUT I CAN".

"But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully." 2 Corinthians 9:6

Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi  
                                                                 

Bible Scripture Reading for Monday 19 September 2011

"Greetings in the Name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for 19 September 2011"

Today's Blog Title: "Introduction to the Book of Romans"

The Book of Romans is the theological cornerstone of the New Testament and is perhaps the greatest of Paul's Epistles.   In Romans, Paul answers the most difficult questions posed by Jesus' appearance, crucifixion, and resurrection. Where is the unity between the Old and New Testaments ? Aren't Law and Faith contradictory principles? Don't the new revelation deny the old? Isn't God being inconsistent?  These were the issues that lay at the heart of the hostility of the first century Jews to Christianity.  The book of Romans answers the most profound of our theological questions about the harmony of God's whole Word.

Paul's key to the reconciliation of the Old and New Testaments revelations is founded in his concept of "righteousness". Paul insists that following Jesus righteousness, requires actually being like God in motive and act.  Only God can transform a sinful human being, to make him or her truly like the Lord.

Righteousness in Romans

Gospel Righteousness (Romans 1): The gospel is about a righteousness which comes from God "by faith from first to last."
Need for Righteousness (Romans 2-3): The Jew with the Law and the Gentile without it both have sinned and desperately need a righteousness neither possesses.
Righteousness and Faith (Romans 3-4): God has always accepted faith in place of the righteousness humans do not possess.  Jesus' sacrifice of Himself makes this possible  and is the basis for forgiveness freely offered both the Old and New Testament saints.
Righteousness realized Romans (Romans 6-8): Faith unites the believer with Jesus in His life as well as His death.  The indwelling Holy Spirit within us gives us power to live righteously here and now, if we but live by faith.
Righteousness in history (Romans 9-11): God has consistently operated on principles embedded in the Gospel in the Old Testament as well as the New Testament.
Righteousness in the faith community (Romans 12-16): Believers are to live out God's righteousness in relationships with the Christian community.  Paul gives a beautiful description of righteousness, as God's character find expression in the way Christians live together in the Lord.

It is my prayer that as we read the Book of Romans that you will see what a Righteous and Loving God we serve and that you will see the Book of Romans as the, "Blue Print of Salvation."   

Today's Hymn: "How Firm A Foundation"

Fear not, I am with thee, O be not dismayed,
For I am Thy God and will still give thee aid;
I'll strengthen and help thee, and cause thee to stand
Upheld my My righteous, omnipotent hand.

Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit, it is my prayer that as we start this Blog into the Book of Romans, that You will open our eyes to the meaning of righteousness in You and what faith in You is all about, so that as we live our life's here on this earth we will become more like Your Son Jesus and walk in His footsteps each and everyday.
                                                                                                                           Amen

Today's Biblical Truth: "Jesus Christ because of His sacrificial death on the Cross in the place of sinners is the Author and Provider of salvation."

Click on the Link at www.cindi-davis.blogspot.com for Today's Bible Verse from Revelation 20:15.

Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day.  Go in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness. Love God More Today and always remember that when you have a spiritual dilemma in your life and you yell out, "I CAN'T", God Whispers to you, "BUT I CAN".

"Though I walk in the midst of trouble, You will revive me; You will stretch out Your hand against my enemies, And your right hand will save me." Psalm 138:7

Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi 
  

Scripture Bible Verse for Sunday 18 September 2011

"Greetings in the Name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ fir 18 September 2011"

Today's Bible Verses: Luke 21:5-38

The do's and don'ts of looking toward history's end, might be a good title for Luke's report of Jesus' end times teachings in today's Bible Verses.  Jesus in these verses tells us:

(1)  Don't be deceived: (verse 8) The return of Jesus won't be a secret  There's no need for us to set dates.
(2) Don't be frightened: (verses 9-11) Human history will be filled with wars and disasters.  How good to know God will look after His own.
(3) Don't worry about yourself when persecuted, but witness to your persecutors: (verses 12-16) After all, the people in real trouble are the ones who oppress God's Saints!  Let the Spirit fill your mouth with words about Jesus and yours hearts with love for your enemies.
(4) Don't give up, even when everyone seems to turn against you: (verses 17-19) Stand firm on the foundation of your faith in Jesus.  Others can hate you, but they can't do you any lasting harm.
(5) Do flee Jerusalem when it is besieged (verses 20-24) This advise applied both to the Jews then living and to the lost who will dwell in the city as history's end draws near.
(6) Do take heart when the universe itself shows massive destabilization (verses 25-31) This is a sign that Christ is soon to appear and is a cause for believers to rejoice rather than fear.
(7) Do exalt in the certainty that God's Word is trustworthy, however life may be (verses 32-33) This reminder is for the last generation, but we can certainly take heart from it in our own hard times today.
(8) Do be watchful, pray, and preserve and so earn the approval of the Son of Man (verses 34-36) Life here on this planet has it pressures, and many of them are intense.  But we as Christians need to keep our eyes focused on Jesus and let nothing distract us from serving Him.


Today's Hymn: "When We All Get To Heaven"


Sing the wondrous love of Jesus, Sing His mercy and His grace
In the mansions bright and blessed, He'll prepare for us a place
When we all get to heaven, What a day of rejoicing that will be
When we all see Jesus, We'll sing and shout the victory!


Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit, how thankful we are as Christians, as we look at the developing issues throughout the world, we rejoice because we realize that Your second coming is getting closer and closer.  We rejoice, because soon you will take us home to be with You, prior to the Tribulation Period, that will soon be upon this planet.  May we as Christians, continue to reach out with one hand toward this earth, as we reach out the lost, and the other toward heaven knowing that you will be there to give us pull us toward You and Your strength, love and mercy.  
                                                                                                                       Amen
Today's Biblical Truth: "The cosmic signs and earthly chaos are indications that the decisive and consummate rule of God is approaching."

Click on the link at www.cindidavis.blogspot.com for To days Bible Verse from Luke 21:5-38.

Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day.  Go in Peace and Serve the Lord Our God with Gladness.
Love God More Today and always remember that when you have a spiritual dilemma in your life and you yell out, "I CAN'T",  God Whispers to you, "BUT I CAN".

Your Sister in Christ
Cindi 

Bible Scripture Reading for Saturday 17 September 2011

"Greetings in the Name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for 17 September 2011"

Today's Blog Title: "Praise in God's House"
Today's Scripture Reading: Psalm 150:1-6
Today's Key Verses:
Psalm 150:2 "Praise Him for His mighty acts; Praise Him according to His excellent greatness!"
Psalm 150:6 "Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.  Praise the Lord!"

As we started this study in the Psalm 1 it contained only six verses and speaks of the man who is blessed.  Psalm 150 the last of the Psalms also contains 6 verses but these speak of the God who is to be praised.  A no fitting conclusion to the Book of Psalm could have been written.

While Psalm 146-149 end with a brief verse of two of doxology (giving Praise), Psalm 150 in its entirety forms the doxology to consummate the fifth book of the praise psalms.  As the final song of praise, it answers four key questions about praise.

(1) Where should God be praised? Verse 1: Everywhere, from His sanctuary on earth to His heavenly creation.
(2) Why should God be praised?Verse 2: For His powerful deeds on behalf of men and for His inherent greatness
(3) How should God be praised? Verses 3-5: With every suitable instrument man can offer with his God-given creativity and artistry
(4) Who should praise God? Verse 6: Everything that breathes

How well this 150th psalm sums up the message of the entire collection.  Each psalm, probing as it does our deepest emotions, is in fact an invitation to know God better and a summons to praise Him.  Though every verse of this last psalm is cast in the form of a call to praise, the psalm is certainly prophetic of a day when every creature will in fact bow in praise to the Almighty God.

Today's Hymn: "Praise Him! Praise Him!

Praise Him! Praise Him! Jesus, our blessed Redeemer!
Heavenly portals loud with Hosannas ring!
Jesus, Savior, reigneth forever and ever
Crown Him! Crown Him! Prophet, and Priest and King!
Christ is coming! Over the world victorious
Power and glory unto the Lord belong
Praise Him! Praise Him! Tell of His excellent greatness
Praise Him! Praise Him! Ever in joyful song

Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit, how thankful for the fact that we have these words that we read from Your Holy Word.  How wonderful it is to read about how much You love us and that You provided Your Son Jesus as the sinless sacrifice upon the Cross of Calvary that we if we believe and trust in Your Son we are made clean and we can boldly come before You.  May we always praise You Father, Son and Holy Spirit, forever in joyful song, and live our life's in accordance to Your Will.
                                                                                                                                  Amen

Today's Biblical Truth: "By God's breath He created all things, and by our breath we should adore, love and praise Him."

Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day.  Go in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness.  Love God More Today and always remember that when you have a spiritual dilemma in your life and you yell out, "I CAN'T", God Whispers to you, "BUT I CAN".

Click on the link at www.cindi-davis.blogspot.com for Today's Bible Verse from 1 John 4:18,19.
 
"There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment.  But he who fears has not been made perfect in love.  We love Him because He first loved us." 1 John 4:18,19

My Christian Friends,

5 months and 19 days ago I began the Study on the Book of Psalm.  Today with the writing from Psalm 150 it will conclude the study on this wonderful Book of the Bible.  I hope that those who have come to this Blog Site to read it have been blessed by the message that it has for all of us.  If you are new to this site, all the writings on Genesis, and the Book of Psalm have been archived so you can go back and read any that you may have missed.

Beginning Monday, the Holy Spirit has touched my heart on the Book of Romans which to me is the "Blue Print for Salvation", and is the most systematic presentation of theology found anywhere in Scripture.  So please join me on Monday 19 September as we spend the next 16 days in the Book of Romans.

As always if you would like to contact me about these Daily Writings, please contact me at cindilynn53@yahoo.com.  For those of you in Country's where you are being persecuted for your believe and trust in the Lord Jesus Christ you are in my Daily Prayers for His STRENGTH and PROTECTION as you serve Him Faithfully.

Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi

Bible Scripture Reading for Friday 16 September 2011

"Greetings in the Name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for 16 September 2011"

Today's Blog Title: "Praise for Salvation"
Today's Scripture Reading: Psalm 149:1-9
Today's Key Verses:
Psalm 149:1 "Praise the Lord! Sing to the Lord a new song, And His praise in the assembly of saints."
Psalm 149:4 "For the Lord takes pleasure in is people; He will beautify the humble with salvation."

The unique aspect of praise highlighted in this psalm is that praise is related to the kingdom of God.  Though the psalm begins with normal call to praise, the cause for praise is quite unexpected: it is because the Lord intends to establish His kingdom on earth.  This kingdom  involves both the glorification of the righteous and the judgment of the wicked.  This aspect of judgment is apparently to be carried out by the righteous.

This passage should be taken in a prophetic sense to refer to the time when God will in fact establish His kingdom on the earth with His glorified saints right behind him (revelation 19:11-21).  Even in this age of grace, believers are instructed to to pray "Thy kingdom come" (Matthew 6:10), a petition that includes not only the glorification of the righteous but the destruction of the wicked.

The psalmist is instructing us a Christians even today to praise God wholeheartedly for the blessing of salvation and for His justice.  The early Methodists in England were criticized for their "enthusiasm".  The people were not suppose to get excited about God, as the followers of John and Charles Wesley were becoming. 

Psalm 149:3 tells us that God is worth getting excited about and showing excitement.  Perhaps our modern worship needs more of the vitality and ardor that characterizes Israel's worship at its best.  Are you like me and get excited to stand and raise my arms to the worship of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ?   Does your heart sing out Praises to the King of kings and Lord of lords?  Be in daily prayer for your brothers and sisters in Christ who are in countries where they do not have the freedom to do what we do so freely and who are being persecuted for there belief in Jesus Christ.  May we be "One With Them".

Today's Hymn: "Be Not Afraid I Go Before You Always"

You shall cross the barren desert, but you shall not die of thirst
You shall wander far in safety, though you do not know the way
You shall speak your words in foreign lands, and all will understand
You shall see the face of God, and live
Be not afraid, I go before you always
Come follow me, and I will give you rest.

Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit, how we love to stand and sing praises unto You.  How you have made our lives so exciting and full of joy and peace.  How exciting it is to know that with Jesus in our lives, we are sons and daughters of the King.  May we, as we live our daily life's always have songs of praise within our hearts and upon our lips so that others will You within us and they might want what we have which is your Saving, Love, Mercy and Grace.
                                                                                                                                 Amen

Today's Biblical Truth: "Praise unites people to God."

Click on the link at www.cindi-davis.blogspot.com for Today's Bible Verse from Psalm 20:7.

Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day.  Go in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness.  Love God More Today and always remember that when you have a spiritual dilemma in your life and your yell out, "I CAN'T",  God Whispers to you, "BUT I CAN".

"For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him." 2 Corinthians 5:21

Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi
                                                                    

Bible Scripture Reading for Thursday 15 September 2011

"Greetings in the Name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for 15 September 2011"

Today's Blog Title: "O Earth, Praise God"
Today's Scripture Reading: Psalm 148:1-14
Today's Key Verses:
Psalm 148:1-6 "Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord from the heavens; Praise him in the heights! Praise Him, all his angels; Praise Him, all His hosts! Praise Him, sun and moon; Praise Him, all you stars of light! Praise Him, you heavens of heavens, And you waters above the heavens!  Lem them praise the name of the Lord, For He commanded and they were created.  He also established them forever and ever; He made a decree which shall not pass away."
Psalm 148:13 "Let them praise the name of the Lord, For His name alone is exalted; His glory is above the earth and heaven."

Since nothing in heaven above or on earth below is left out this praise psalm, can be called a psalm of universal praise.  This psalm is highly charged with praise.

The psalmist exclaims, "Praise the Lord," and calls on all in the heavens to join him.  Praise also echoes from the earth building to a crescendo as one by one all of Creation joins in the shouts of praise.

Its not favoritism for God to hold Israel close to His heart.  Its both divine freedom and divine grace.  Freedom, because God chose Israel without reference to Abraham's merits or the merits of his descendants.  Grace, because through Israel God planned to make a way of salvation for all humankind.

The wonder is that God cared for our sinful race at all.  Today, the wonder is that it is you and me who, despite our flaws, are held close to God's heart.

Today's Hymn: "Faith Is The Victory"

His banner over us is love, Our sword the Word of God
We tread the road the saints above, with shouts of triumph trod,
By faith, they like a whirlwinds breath, swept on over every field
The faith by which they conquered death, is still our shining shield
Faith is the victory! Faith is the victory!
O glorious victory, that overcomes the world

Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit, as we marvel at Your creation, Your creation speaks of your Power and Majesty.  We thank you Abba Father that you hold us Your creation close to Your heart and because of Your grace we can come boldly to Your throne as believers in the Name of Your Son Jesus Christ.  May we give you always, all the praise and glory for which You so richly deserve.
                                                                                                                            Amen

Today's Biblical Truth: "All of the universe is called to boast of the wonder of God"

Click on the link at www.cindi-davis.blogspot.com for Today's Bible Verse from 2 Peter 3:9.

Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day.  Go in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness.  Love God More Today and always remember that when you have a spiritual dilemma in your life and you shout out, " I CAN'T",  God Whispers to you, "BUT I CAN".

"The Lord will give strength to His people; The Lord will bless His people with peace." Psalm 29:11

Your Sister In Christ,
Cindi

Bible Scripture for the joy Reading for Wednesday 14 September 2011

"Greetings in the Name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for 14 September 2011"

Today's Blog Title: "Praise to God for Sustaining All"
Today's Scripture Reading:  Psalm 147:1-20
Today's Key Verses:

Psalm 147:1 "Praise the Lord! For it is good to sing praises to our God; For it is pleasant, and praise is beautiful."
Psalm 147:3-5 "He heals the brokenhearted, And binds up their wounds. He counts the stars; He calls them all by name.  Great is the Lord, and mighty in power; His understanding is infinite."
Psalm 147:11 "The Lord takes pleasure in those who fear Him, In those hope is in His mercy."

Psalm 146 was a psalm of individualistic psalm, Psalm 147 forms an appropriate contrast with it's emphasis on communal praise. This psalm is a psalm of descriptive psalm and places a strong emphasis on creation themes.

God, who heals the broken hearted, sustains the universe itself by His power.  God, who supplies the living on earth, takes delight in those who fear Him and grants them peace.  God, who controls all by His Word, has blessed Israel with His commands and decrees.  Praise the Lord.

This psalm has three parts: (1) a command to praise the Lord for His restorative mercies (verses 1-6); (2) a command to praise the Lord for the joy He finds in His people (verses 7-11); (3) a command to praise the Lord for His Word (verses 12-20).

Today's Hymn: "For The Glory Of Your Name"

God, You keep us without falling, as You watch us from above
In Your comings and our goings, sheltered by Your precious love
In the pouring rain of mercy, comes the grace by which we're saved
For the glory of Your Name, for the Glory of Your Name

Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit, how thankful we are for Your Word which tells us how to find eternal salvation through Jesus Christ Your Son.  How thankful we are your never ending Love and Mercy which allows us to come boldly before you through the shed blood of Jesus.  How thankful that we are that we are forgiven through the death and resurrection of Your Son Jesus Christ.  Protect us from falling and allow us to shine for You in all that we do so that others might see You in us.
                                                                                                                         Amen

Today's Biblical Truth: "To fear God is to be properly responsive to Him in awe and wonder."

Click on the Link at www.cindi-davis.blogspot.com for Today's Bible Verse from Deuteronomy 29:29.

Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day.  Go in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness.  Love God More Today and always remember that when you have a spiritual dilemma in your life and you yell out, "I CAN'T", God Whispers to you, "BUT I CAN".

"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new."

Your Sister In Christ,
Cindi

Bible Scripture Reading for Tuesday 13 September 2011

"Greetings in the Name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for 13 September 2011"

Today's Blog Title: "Lifelong Praise"
Today's Scripture Reading: Psalm 146:1-10
Today's Key Verses:
Psalm 146:2 "While I live I will praise the Lord; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being."
Psalm 146:5 "Happy is he who has God of Jacob for his help, Whose hope is in the Lord."
Psalm 146:8 "The Lord opens the eyes of the blind; The Lord raises those who are bowed down."

Psalm 146 is a psalm of descriptive praise and is a part of the pinnacle praise in this book of praises.  Each of the last five psalms begins and ends with the words, "Praise the Lord" which in Hebrew means: "Hallelujah".  This final set of praises forms and exuberant ending to Israel's responses to the wonder of God and His gracious works on their behalf and it also shows some similarities with wisdom literature.

The psalmist in this psalm will praise God all his life, first because God is Creator and then because God is so gracious to the needy.  Psalm 146 is a personal one.  It is the only one of the last five psalms with the word I (verse 2).  Thus the call to praise is addressed by the psalmist himself.

This psalm has five parts: (1) a call for a life of praise to God (verses 1,2); (2) a warning against putting one's trust even in good people (verses 3,4); (3) a blessing on the one who finds help in God (verses 5-7); (4) a description of the wonderful works of God in the lives of His people (verses 8,9); (5) a call to praise God the great King (verse 10).

Today's Hymn: "Faith Is The Victory"

Encamped along the hills of light, ye Christian soldiers, rise
And press the battle ere the night, shall veil the glowing skies
Against the foe in vales below, Let all our strength be hurled
Faith is the victory we know, that overcomes the world
Faith is the victory! Faith is the victory!
O glorious victory, that overcomes the world

Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit, may we as Christians make a strong statement of faith to You Lord that we might praise You all the days of our lives.  May we look to You the God who lives forever to find the ultimate help  in times of trials and tribulations.  May we always praise You as the King of Creation, the King of our salvation, and Your coming rule at the end of time.
                                                                                                                                 Amen

Today's Biblical Truth: "Praise God from whom all blessings flow"

Click on the link at www.cindi-davis.blogspot.com for Today's Bible Verse from Romans 8:14-17."

Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day.  Go in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness.  Love God More Today and always remember that when you have a spiritual dilemma in your life and you yell out, "I CAN'T", God Whispers to you, "BUT I CAN".

"The humble He guides in justice, and the Humble He teaches His ways." Psalm 25:9

Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi    

Bible Scripture Reading for Sunday 11 September 2011

"Greetings in the Name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for 11 September 2011"

Before I begin today's Bible Scripture reading I would like everyone to take a moment in silent prayer for all those who lost loved one in the terrorist attacks on the twin towers of the World Trade Center 10 years ago.

Today's Blog Title: "A Psalm of Praise"
Today's Scripture Reading: Psalm 145:1-21
Today's Bible Scripture Readings:

Psalm 145:1-3 "I will extol You, my God, O King; And I will bless Your name forever and ever. Every day I will bless You, And I will praise Your name forever and ever.  Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; And His greatness is unsearchable.
Psalm 145:5 "I will meditate on the glorious splendor of Your majesty, And Your wondrous works."
Psalm 145:8 "The Lord is gracious and full of compassion, Slow to anger and great in mercy."
Psalm 145:10 "All Your works shall praise You, O Lord, And Your saints shall bless You."
Psalm 145:14 The Lord upholds all who fall, And raises up all who are bowed down."
Psalm 145: 17-19 "The Lord is righteous in all His ways, Gracious in all His works.  The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, To all who call upon Him in truth. He will fulfill the desire of those who fear Him;  He also will hear their cry and save them."

Psalm 145 is the only psalm with the title, "Praise" in the entire collection and the psalm praises God for His mighty acts, His gracious character, and the glory of His coming kingdom.  Our Loving Lord shows His care for His own, who praise Him in return.

The Expository Dictionary of Bible Words defines praise as : (1) Praise is addressed to God or His "name".  God himself, His attributes, or His acts are the content of our thoughts, words and songs.  (2) Praise is linked with the believing community's joy in the person of God...Most praise comes from those who are filled with a sense of joy in who God is and how deeply He is committed to His people. (3) Praise exalts the Lord.  It is in praise that the believer implictly acknowledges God's greatness and goodness."

In essence, worship is the expression of respect for Him.  Individual worship is first is first of all and attitude of profound respect for God, demonstrated in a life of obedience.

God's kingdom is portrayed in two ways in the Bible. (1) God's kingdom is universal in that He exercises sovereign control over His creation.  Yet mysteriously, God chose to give humans beings the freedom to either submit to Him or temporarily resist His will.  Those who surrender to God in faith have been bought, in Paul's words, "into the kingdom of the the Son He loves" (Colossians 1:13).

(2) The Bible also speaks of God's kingdom in a future sense.  One day all mankind will acknowledge God's sovereignty and surrender, many unwilling, to His control.  When that happens God's kingdom will be established here on earth in its fullest sense.

The psalm has six parts: (1) a focus on the greatness of the Lord (verses 1-3); (2) an expectation on the ongoing praise of the Lord (verses 4-7); (3) a focus on the character of the Lord (verses 8,9); (4) an expression concerning the kingdom of the Lord (verses 10-13); (5) an acknowledgement of the grace of the Lord (verses 14-16); a focus on the righteous grace of the Lord (verses 17-21).

Today's Hymn: "You Will Never walk Alone"

When you walk through the storm, Hold your head up high
And don't be afraid of the dark, at the end of the storm
There's a golden sky, and the sweet silver song of the lark
Walk on, through the wind, walk on, through the rain
Though your dreams be tossed and blown,
Walk on, walk on, with hope in your heart
And you'll never walk alone, You'll never walk alone
Walk on, walk on, with hope in your heart
And you'll never walk alone, you'll never walk alone

Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit, Your grandeur in the universe reminds us how small we are in Your presence and How Great Thou Art.  We are thankful that you are gracious and full of compassion and Your merciful character.  May we as Christians be resolved and faithful in our continued praising of You Abba Father, and all that You do for us.
                                                                                                                                          Amen
Today's Biblical Truth: "God's wonder and mercy will be known throughout the land and will be taught for all generations"

Click on the link at at www.cindi-davis.blogspot.com for Today's Bible Verse is from Matthew 18:15.

Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day.  Go in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness.  Love God More Today and always remember that when you have a spiritual dilemma in Your life and you yell out, "I CAN'T",  God Whispers to you, "BUT I CAN".

"The Law of God is perfect, converting the soul; The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple." Psalm 19:7

Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi
       

Bible Scripture Reading for Saturday 10 September 2011

"Greetings in the Name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for 10 September 2011"

Today's Blog Title: "Thanks for Future Blessings"
Today's Scripture Reading: Psalm 144:1-15
Today's Key Verses:
Psalm 144:9 "I will sing a new song to You, O God; On a harp of ten strings I will sing praises to you."
Psalm 144:15 "Happy are the people who are in such a state; Happy are the people whose God is the Lord!"

Psalm 144 is a royal psalm written by David, and appears to be a compilation from other psalms (8, 18, 33, 102, 104 but mainly 18).  This is not unusual, since a portion from one psalm may be readily excised and adapted for different usage.  This psalm may be described as the prayer of a king for victory and blessing.

The call to God (verses 1-4), expresses both David's trust (verses 1,2) and his human weakness (verses 3,4) .  Having laced himself in a position of dependency, he is then prepared to offer his petition for divine retaliation against his enemies (verses 5-8), and his promise of thanksgiving, (verse 9) his petition for victory (verses 10,11) , and his petition for the blessing of the people (verses 12-15).

David in this psalm praises God for past victories and prays for His continued intervention.  David is sure God will act and the land will overflow with blessings.

Today's Hymn: "Be Still For The Presence"

Be still, for the presence of the Lord, the Holy One is here
Come, bow before Him now, with reverence and fear
In Him no sin is found, we stand on holy ground
Be still, for the presence of the Lord, the Holy One is here

Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit, how we thank you for your continuing watch care over us.  How thankful we are that we as Christians can come before you boldly and lay are requests at the foot of Your throne because of what Your Son Jesus Christ did for us upon the Cross of Calvary.  May we come before you with humble gratitude and reverence for what You do for us each and every day.
                                                                                                                          Amen

Today's Bible Truth: "Christians have both internal peace and external well being when God is the Lord of their life."

Click on the Link at www.cindi-davis.blogspot.com for Today's Bible Verse from Luke 16:13.

Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day.  Go in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness.  Love God More Today and always remember that when you have a spiritual dilemma in your life and you yell out, "I CAN'T",  God Whispers to you, "BUT I CAN".

"For the Lord takes pleasure in His people; He will beautify the humble with salvation." Psalm 149:4.

Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi