Bible Scripture Reading for Sunday 7 August 2011

"Greeting in the name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on 7 August 2011"

Today's Blog Title: "Celebrating the Exodus"
Today's Scripture Reading: Psalm 114:1-8
Today's Key Verse: Psalm 114:7,8: "Tremble, O Earth, at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of God of Jacob, who turned the rock into a pool of water, The flint into a fountain of waters."

Psalm 114 celebrates Israel's deliverance from Egypt.  There is a light lively spirit to this poem that balances the heavier and stronger theology of the first song of deliverance in Exodus 15.  This psalm is recited with Psalm 113 at Passover before the dinner is served.  This psalmist see in the miracles of the Exodus God's mastery of all nature.

This psalm has 3 parts: (1) a celebration of Israel's redemption from Egypt (verses 1,2); (2) a characterization of Israel's enemies (verses 3-6); (3) a celebration of the Lord who redeemed Israel (verses 7,8).

Today's Hymn: "Redeemed How I Love To Proclaim It" (verse 1)

Redeemed, how I love to proclaim it! Redeemed by the blood of the Lamb
Redeemed through His infinite mercy, His child and forever I am
Redeemed, redeemed, redeemed by the blood of the Lamb
Redeemed, redeemed, His child and forever I am

Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit, how thankful we are that just as the children of Israel were released from the bondage of the Egyptians, we are as Christians released from the bondage of sin because of the shed blood and resurrection of Jesus Christ which frees us of the chains of sin.  Thank you Lord for the freedom that we have because of our faith and trust in You as our Lord and Savior.
                                                                                                                       Amen

Today's Biblical Truth: "God uses His Word to accomplish His purposes"

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".

"Here I am Lord, Send Me" ( Isaiah 6:8)
Cindi

Bible Scripture Reading for Saturday 6 August 2011

"Greetings in the Name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ"

Today's Blog Title: "The Praise of the Poor"
Today's Scripture Reading: Psalm 113:1-9
Today's Key Verse: Psalm 113:1-3 "Praise the Lord! Praise, O servants of the Lord, Praise the name of the Lord!  Blessed be the name of the Lord, from this time forth and forevermore!  From the rising of the sun to its going down, the Lords name is to be praised."

The psalmist in this psalm calls us to praise because of God's grace, which reaches out to the poor and needy and lifts them up.

This psalm is a psalm of descriptive praise and begins and ends with the words "Praise the Lord!"  This psalm and Psalm 114 are regularly recited at Passover before the serving of the meal.  Psalm 115-118 are recited after the meal.

In this psalm there are 3 main parts:  (1) an exhortation to praise the name of the Lord (verses
1-3); (2) a celebration of the transcendent glory and abundant mercy of the Lord (verses 4-6); (3) illustration of God's grace (verses 7-9).

Today's Hymn: "God Will Make A Way" (verse 1)

God will make a way, where there seems to be no way
He works in ways we cannot see, He will make a way for me
He will be my guide, hold me closely to His side
With love and strength, for each new day
He will make a way, He will make a way

Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit, thank you for the ability that you have given us to approach you in prayer because of our faith and trust in You as our Lord and Savior.  Hear our prayers O Lord as we call unto Thee.  May we as Christians understand that it is not the issue of how much time we spend with You in prayer, but it is seeking You throughout the day, and knowing that You are there.
                                                                                  Amen

Today's Biblical Truth: "Prayer is an acknowledgement of our need for God"

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".

Here I am Lord, Send ME'
Cindi

  

Bible Scripture Reading for Friday 5 August 2011

"Greetings in the Name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for 5 August 2011"

Today's Blog Title: "The Path of Blessing"
Today's Scripture Reading: Psalm 112:1-10
Today's Key Verse: 112:1 "Praise the Lord!  Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, Who delights greatly in His commandments."

This psalm lists not only lists the blessings won by those who keep God's commands, but the acts that secure them.

Thia psalm is a wisdom psalm and is very similar to Psalm 111 and is written in the same 10-verse format.  The contrast between the righteous man and the wicked man marks this poem as a wisdom psalm.  Most of the psalm is taken up with the good fortunes of the righteous man with only one verse dedicated to tee observation of the wicked's destruction.

This psalm has three parts: (1) a determination to praise God (verse 1); (2) the praise of God based on His works with His people (verses 2-9); (3) the defeat of the wicked (verse 10).

Today's Hymn: "A Child Of The King"

I was once an outcast, stranger on earth, a sinner by choice, alien by birth
But I've been adopted, my name's written down, An heir to a mansion, a robe and a crown
I'm a child of the King, a child of the King
With Jesus my Savior, I'm a child of the King

Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit, how wonderful it is to be a child of the King of kings and Lord of lords.  As we live here upon this earth our temporary home may You fine us going out and and spreading the Good News of the free gift of salvation as we reach out to win others to You.
                                                                                                                               Amen

Today's Biblical Truth: "Blessed, a term used throughout the Bible means, 'one who is manifestly happy."

Click on the link at www.cindi-davis.blogspot.com for Today's Bible Verse from 1 John 4:9-11.

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".

"Here I am Lord, Send ME" (Isaiah 6:8)
Cindi

                                                                                                                                      

Bible Scripture Reading for Thursday 4 August 2011

"Greetings in the Name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for 4 August 2011"

Today's Blog Title: "Praise for God's Redemptive Works"
Today's Scripture Reading: Psalms 111:1-11
Today's Key Verses: Psalm 111:3,4 "His work is honorable and glorious, And his righteousness endures forever.  He has made His wonderful works to be remembered; The Lord is gracious and full of compassion.

Psalm:111:10 "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments.  Hi praise endures forever.

Psalm 111 is a wisdom psalm and the psalmist expresses his delight in God's work, and he names many that His saints enjoy and which should lead others to hold Him in a reverential way. In verse 10 "the fear of the Lord" describes an obedient response of wonder and awe before the Most High God.  We as Christians should show, and live our lives in appreciation of the works of the Lord, and praise Him day and night.  His Creation calls attention to the Creator.

This psalm has 3 main parts: (1) a determination to praise God in the midst of the congregation (verse 1); (2) a description of the praise of God for His wonderful works towards His people (verses 2-9); (3) a concluding word tying the nature of true wisdom to the fear of the Lord (verse 10).

Today's Hymn: "How Great Thou Art"

O Lord my God, When I in awesome wonder, Consider all the words Thy hands has made;
I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder, Thy power throughout the universe displayed.
Then sing my soul, My Savior God, to Thee, How great Thou art, How great Thou art
Then sings my soul, My Savior God, to thee, How great Thou art, How great Thou art!

Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit, as we look upon Your creation we are in awe of what a Powerful and Almighty God You are.  How thankful we are that You are our Father, and our Loving God.  How thankful we are for the redemptive power of Your Son Jesus Christ whose blood cleanses us from all unrighteousness.  May be bask in your Glory and Your love forevermore.
                                                                                                                     Amen

Today's Biblical Truth: "Our Almighty God is wonderfully gracious and full of compassion."

Click on the link at www.cindi-davis.blogspot.com for Today's Bible Verse from Romans 6:3,4.

Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day.  Go in Peace and Serve the Lord or 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".

"Here I Am Lord, Send ME" (Isaiah 6:8)
Cindi

          

Bible Scripture Reading for Wednesday 3 August 2011

"Greetings in the name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for 3 August 2011"

Today's Blog Title: "A Song of the Messiah"

Today's Scripture Reading: Psalm 110:1-7

Today's Key Verse: Psalm 110:1 "The LORD said to my Lord, "Sit at my right hand Till I make Your enemies Your footstool".

This psalm is a royal psalm and is one of the most directly messianic psalms.  It should be read in conjunction with other messianic psalms such as Psalm 2 and 24.  Jesus Himself identified David as the writer of this psalm.

Jesus' interpretation of this psalm in Matthew 22:41-45; Mark 12:35-37; Luke 20:41-44 are crucial for unlocking the psalms meaning.  Also compare Peter's exposition of the psalm in Acts 2:34-36.

The interpretative key to the psalm lies in the identification of "my Lord" in verse 1.  Jesus asserted in verse 1, David was speaking of someone greater than himself.  Since no ordinary son of David could be greater than him, "the Lord" of verse 1 referes to the coming Messiah, God's Son.  This psalm describes a conversation between God the Father and God the Son (verse 1) in which the Father grants the Son royal and priestly honors.

This psalm has four main parts: (1) God's command to the Son to sit at His right hand (verse 1); God's command to the Son to rule in the midst of His enemies (verses 2,3); (3) God's appointment of the Son to be a priest forever (verse 4); God's description of the battle the Son must wage to win His kingdom (verse 5).

Today Hymn: "Fill My Cup Lord" (verse 2)

There are millions in this world who are craving, the pleasures earthly thing afford

But none can match the wondrous treasure, that I find in Jesus Christ My Lord

Fill my cup, Lord; I lift it up Lord, ! Come and quench this thirsting of my soul

Bread of heaven, Feed me till I want no more, Fill my cup. fill it up and make me whole!

Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit, how thankful we are that You Jesus stand at the right side of Your Father and intercept for us.  Thank you Father for you Love, Mercy and Marvelous Grace that has washed away our sins and cleansed us from all our unrighteousness.

                                                                                                                                           Amen

Today's Biblical Truth: "The position to stand at the right hand of God the Father was given to Jesus our Savior upon His resurrection and ascension. "

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".

"Here I Am Lord, Send ME"

Cindi

    

Bible Scripture Reading for Tuesday 2 August 2011

"Greetings in the Name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for 2 August 2011"

Today's Blog Title: "A Prayer Against the Unrighteous"
Today's Scripture Reading: Psalm 109:1-31
Today's Key Verse: Psalm 109 1:26 "Help me, O Lord my God! Oh, save me according to Your mercy."

This psalm contains the most vivid example of a imprecatory prayer found in all the psalms.  Such petitions for retributive justice have posed a question: How can a man who claims to trust in the Lord (verses 21-31) pray such curses on His enemies as those found in verses 6-20? 

Several answers may be offered for this question.  The first is, there is a legitimate righteous indignation again sin.  God Himself possesses this attribute and Jesus indirectly commanded it when He instructed His disciples to pray, "Thy kingdom come."  The coming of God's kingdom includes the destruction of the wicked. 

Second, the curses used here are actually a prayer that places the matter into the hand of a just and holy God.  

Third Peter quotes from Psalm 69 and 109 in Acts 1:20 and attributes both references to the Holy Spirit. 

Fourth, the psalmist is so identified with God that he has the mind set of God: the psalmist's enemies are likewise at enmity with God.

David asks God to act against those who have unjustly attacked him.  He expresses his desire that the wicked be found guilty and suffer retribution.  David's grim antagonism toward the wicked is seen to be justified as he describes the harm the wicked have done others.  David ends this psalm with an appeal for help against the wicked, who threaten and oppress David himself.

Today's Hymn: "Anywhere With Jesus" (verse2)

Anywhere with Jesus, I am not alone, other friends may fail me, He is still my own
Though His hand may lead me over drearest ways, Anywhere with Jesus is a house of praise
Anywhere, anywhere! Fear I cannot know
Anywhere with Jesus I can safely go

Heavenly Father Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit, how thankful we are that we have the guidance and protection of the Holy Spirit against those that attack us because of our faith and trust in You.  May we stand tall in our everyday lives and may the Light of Jesus shine within us as we reach out to a lost and dying world, sharing the Good News about our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  With you Lord, we have no fear, and anywhere with You, we can safely go.
                                                                                                                                   Amen

Today's Biblical Truth: "Christians may feel compelled to vent there anger in words, but they also understand that vengeance itself belongs to the Lord."

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".

"Here I Am Lord, Send ME"
Cindi

Bible Scripture Reading for Monday 1 August 2011

"Greetings in the Name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for 1 August 2011"

Today's Blog Title: "Praise from the Confident"
Today's Scripture Reading: Psalm 108:1-13
Today's Key Verse: Psalm 108:4-6 "For Your mercy is great above the heavens, And Your truth reaches the clouds.  Be exalted, O God, above the heavens, and Your glory above all the earth; That Your beloved may be delivered, Save with Your right hand, and hear me."

Psalm 108 is a psalm of trust, and reveals the assurance a person can gave when the Lord is his or her God.  This psalm is actually a medley of two other psalms of David.  Verses 1-5 are from Psalm 57:7-11, and verses 6-13 are from Psalm 60:5-11.  Since David is the author of both psalms, the verses of this psalm may be credited to him as well, even if the arrangement may have been the work of an anonymous editor.

As this psalm shows, there was considerable reworking of some parts of the Book of Psalms so that the psalms could be used in the varying circumstances of temple worship.

David in this psalm praises God and expresses his confidence in God's great love.  David prays for God's help in battle, sure that "with God we will gain the victory". 

Even today, as David prayed for help in battle, we as Christians  need to pray for God's help as we are at war with the dark forces of this world.  We need to put on the "Whole Armor of God" (Ephesians 6:10-18) that we might be able to "withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand."

Today's Hymn: "Redeemed How I Love To Proclaim It"

Redeemed, how I love to proclaim it!  Redeemed by the blood of the Lamb
Redeemed through His infinite mercy, His child and forever I am
Redeemed, redeemed, redeemed by the blood of the Lamb,
Redeemed, redeemed, His child and forever I am

Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit, how thankful we are Father that because of the shed blood of Your Son Jesus Christ we are indeed redeemed and His child forever we are.  Help us Lord in are daily battle against the attacks of Satan against us.  My prayer does out especially to those in other countries that are reading this blog and are going through persecution, imprisonments and even death because of there faith in You.  May they continue to be the beacon of light that draws others to You because of there boldness and courage to tell others about the Good News of the free gift of salvation through Jesus Christ and His saving grace.
                                                                                                                                           Amen
Today's Biblical Truth: "Knowledge is obtained by dedicating ourselves to learning God's truth in the Scriptures and putting that truth into action."

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".

"Here I Am Lord, Send ME"
Cindi