"Greetings Everyone in the Name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ"
Today's Blog Title: "A Cry for Justice"
Today's Scripture Reading: Psalm 35:1-28
Today's Key Verse: Psalm 35:9 "And my soul shall be joyful in the LORD, It shall rejoice in His salvation."
This psalm is a psalm of lament. It is the cry of petition of a man falsely accused. It may date back to when David was being pursued by Saul. David in this psalm calls God to his aid against enemies who have attacked him without just cause. David prays God will not be an onlooker but will rescue him as justice requires, sure the He will be exalted in David's vindication.
In Matthew 35:11-16, Jesus taught that we are to love our enemies. While this command is not found in the Old Testament, David had surely understood and applied this concept taught by Jesus many hundreds of years later.
We as Christians should not try and get revenge on our enemies. God will balance the moral books. Our role as a child of God is to follow the teachings of Jesus and follow David's example and do our enemies good.
Today's Hymn: "He Is Exalted"
He is exalted, the King is exalted on high, I will praise Him
He is exalted, forever exalted, and I will praise His name
He is the Lord, Forever His truth shall reign;
Heaven and earth, rejoice in His Holy Name
He is exalted, the King is exalted on high.
Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit As we serve you and do Your will in our lives, may be exalt You and praise your name which is above every name. You are the King of kings and Lord of Lords and we find our strength and comfort in You. Protect from the evil forces of this world that try to do us harm. May we forgive our enemies as You instructed us to do in Your Holy Word.
Amen
Today's Biblical Truth: "There is nothing in the entire universe that compares to God"
Click on the link at http://www.cindi-davis.blogspot.com/ for Today's Bible verse found in James 1:19-20.
Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day. Go in Peace and Serve the Lord 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".
Yours in Christ,
Cindi
"Greetings Everyone in the Name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ"
Today's Blog Title: "A Righteous Man Plea For Deliverance"
Today's Scripture Reading: Psalm 34:1-22
Today's Key Verse: Psalm 34:4 "I sought the Lord, and He heard me, And delivered me from all of my fears."
Psalm 34 is a wisdom Psalm and a psalm of praise. David praises the Lord for His goodness to him and calls on the us to "taste and see the Lord is good. Taking the role of a teacher, David urges his people to do good, assuring them that God supervises the results of their choices and responds to the cry of the righteous.
Verse 8 says to "taste and see". Taste is an important figure of speech in the Bible. Everywhere it's used figuratively, taste suggests full participation in and/or experience of the the thing enjoyed. Here in the verse is the invitation to "taste and see that the Lord is good" is a call to reply fully on Him and to experience the benefits of a personal relationship with God.
The descriptions of a blessed person found in this psalm are: (1) one who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked (2) whose sins are covered (3) takes refuge in Him (4) makes the Lord his trust (5) has regard for the weak and possesses the strength of the Lord (6) have learned to acclaim the Lord (7) disciplined by Him (8) maintain justice (9) fear the Lord (10) blameless for they keep the Lord's statutes (11) whose help and hope is in the Lord. These are the qualities that bring us the blessings God is so eager to pour out to His own.
The fear of the Lord in verse 11-16 means "to show respect for God". God actively observes our actions and so orders the consequences of our moral choices and that good is rewarded and evil is punished. Learning to fear the Lord means in part to respect God enough that we choose to do what is right and leave the results to Him.
Today's Hymn: "Most Holy One"
Holy One, Most Holy One, Your ways are higher than mine.
Holy One, Most Holy One, May Your ways be mine.
Your ways are higher that the mountains, Your love is deeper than the sea
Your mercy, flowing like a fountain, has touched my heart and made me free
Holy One, Most Holy One, Your ways are higher than mine
Holy One Most Holy One, May Your ways be mine.
Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit, How thankful we are are to you that Your ways are higher than the mountains, that your love is deeper than the deepest sea, that your never ending mercy flows like a river and my acceptance of You has indeed set me free. Bless us Abba father as we seek to do Your will and live our lives for Thee.
Amen
Today's Biblical Truth: "It is a comfort to the believer to know that God cares and He is always near"
Click on the link at http://www.cindi-davis.blogspot.com/ for Today's Bible Verse from Galatains 4:6.
Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day. Go in Peace and Serve the Lord 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".
Yours in Christ,
Cindi
'Greetings Everyone in the Name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ"
Today's Blog Title: "Praise for God's Faithfulness"
Today's Scripture Reading: Psalm 33:1-22
Today's Key Verse: Psalm 33:20-22 "Our soul waits for the Lord; He is our help and our shield, For our heart shall rejoice in Him, Because we have trusted in His holy name. Let Your mercy, O Lord, be upon us, Just as we hope in you."
This psalm is a psalm of descriptive praise. The psalmist calls for spontaneous praise to God, the dependable Creator and shaper of history. God has shown His loyalty to His people, and God's people hope joyfully in Him,
Praise is appropriate because: (1) God's Word is true (trustworthy), (2) He is Himself is faithful in all He does (3) He loves justice (4) Earth is filled with expressions of His love (5) He created all things (6) He sustains all things (7) He shapes history to accomplish His purposes (8) He chose Israel as His inheritance (9) He watches (pays close attention to) all humanity (10) He guards those who fear him (11) He believers from death all those who hope in Him. With all that, how could we not praise such a wonderful God.
This psalm is an important one for people who are waiting. We have not yet received what we yearn for. But because we know God is dependable, we remain optimistic and are filled with joy. We as believers always have hope.
This psalm has 4 parts: (1) A call for the righteous to praise God, in view of His righteous acts in creation (verses 1-7) (2) A call for the nations to praise God, in view of His sovereign work in creation (verses 8-12) (3) A call for the people to praise God, in view of His care of creation (verses 13-19) (4) A concluding affirmation of confidence in God (verses 20-22).
Today's Hymn: "Everlasting Father"
Everlasting Father, Ruling now in holiness above
Everlasting Father, Lord of truth and perfect love
Everlasting Father, All the angels bow before your throne
Everlasting Father, All creation worships you alone
We worship You, We worship You
We worship You, our Father
We worship You, we worship you;
We worship You, Almighty God
Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit How we as believers love to praise you and honor and glorify Your Holy Name. Lord, You are dependable in Your word and works. You are just and loyal in dealing with your children. We thank you for the joyful hope that we have in You.
Amen
Today's Biblical Truth: "Our praise is always directed to the One who deserves all praise, the Almighty God".
Click on the link at http://www.cindi-davis.blogspot.com/ for Today's Bible Verse which will be about "The Christ of the Book of Psalm".
Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day. Go in Peace and Serve the Lord 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".
Yours in Christ,
Cindi
"Greetings Everyone in the Name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ"
Today's Blog Title: "The Blessings of Forgiveness"
Today's Scripture Reading: Psalm 32:1-11
Today's Key Verse: Psalm 32:5 "I acknowledge my sin to you, And my iniquity I have not hidden. I said, "I will confess my transgressions to the Lord," And You forgave the iniquity of my sin."
Psalm 32 is a wisdom psalm and is also one of the great penitential psalms. It is generally believed that this psalm has its origin in David's response to God following his infamous affair with Bathsheba. It is one of the marks of the integrity of Scripture that the low points as well as triumphs of its principle characters are described. This psalm has five parts (1) a description of blessing (verses 1,2); (2) a report of David's agony before he confesses his sins (verses 3-5); (3) a lesson to others based on David's experience with the Lord (verses 6,7); (4) an oracle from the Lord on righteous living (verses 8,9); (5) concluding praise to the Lord for His mercy.
In forgiveness God takes way the sin which makes the sinner guilty and releases us from the threat of punishment. The Old Testament never explains how a Holy God is able to absolve those who believe in Him. In the New Testament, forgiveness is linked with Jesus and His death. Jesus sacrificed Himself taking, as our substitute, the punishment God has decreed for sin. Forgiveness is a loving act of God in which, in view of Christ's sacrifice, He pronounces the guilt innocent and so takes away our sins forever.
Today's Hymn: "Give Thanks"
Give thanks with a grateful heart, Give thanks to the Holy One
Give thanks because He's given Jesus Christ
His Son
Give thanks with a grateful heart, Give thanks to the Holy One
Give thanks because He's given Jesus Christ
His Son
And now let the weak say, "I am strong," Let the poor say, I am rich because of what the Lord has done for me
Give thanks with a grateful heart, Give thanks to the Holy one,
Give thanks because He's given Jesus Christ, His Son
Give thanks, give thanks
Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus , Holy Spirit Abba Father how grateful we are to You because of Your great love for us that You sent Your Son Jesus to this earth to die our death upon that cross. Holy Spirit counsel us and lead us to what is best for us. Instruct us and teach us in the ways that we should go.
Amen
Today's Biblical Truth: "No matter who else is hurt, the principle offense of any sin is always against the Lord"
Clink on the link at http://www.cindi-davis.blogspot.com/ for Today's Bible Verse from 1 Timothy 2:1.
Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day. Go in Peace and Serve the Lord 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".
Yours in Christ,
Cindi
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Greetings Everyone in the Name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ"
Today's Blog Title: "Exhortation of the Afflicted"
Today's Scripture Reading: Palm 31:1-24
Today's Key Verse: Psalm 31:3 "For You are my rock and my fortress; Therefore, for your name sake, Led me and guide me."
Today's psalm is a psalm of lament. but has a strong element of trust that can be classified as a psalm of trust. The psalms of trust grow out of the confessions of trust that occur in the songs of lament and the relationship between the two classifications are apparent
In this psalm David contracts the blessing of forgiveness experienced with the anguish of refusing to confess sin. out of the experience he share advice and conveys the promise that God will guide the forgiven and surround the person who trusts in Him with unfailing love.
When we commit ourselves to the Lord, He commits Himself to us. In verse five we read "Into your hands I commit my spirit....". Jesus quoted this expression at the moment of His death on Calvary. God's honor is not bound up in preserving us from death. but in preserving us through death.
In verse 17 "put to shame" indicates the disgrace of a public humiliation and the crushing blow to the individuals confidence this involves. The psalmist publicly places his hope in God; being "put to shame" would be the result if God failed to deliver him. Because our hope is in God, who does deliver, His name is glorified when He relieves our distress, and at the same time we vindicated in out faith.
Today's Hymn: ""Rejoice"
Great are You, Lord, we lift up our praise;
Holy are You, all creation sings.
Heaven and Earth rejoice in Your power;
Great are your mighty deeds, Great is the Lord, Our God!
Rejoice! Rejoice! Rejoice!
Rejoice! Rejoice!
Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit Thank You for your constant and overwhelming love for us. May Your praises be upon my heart and upon my lips. How we appreciate the intimacy and being close to you and having your arms around us and guide us.
Amen
Today's Biblical Truth: "Petition the Lord who is in complete control of your life, for deliverance"
Click on the link at http://www.cindi-davis.blogspot.com/ for Today's Bible Verse from Romans 10:13"
Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day. Go in Peace and Serve the Lord 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".
Yours in Christ,
Cindi
"Greetings Everyone in the Name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ"
Today's Blog Title: "A Psalm of Dedication"
Today's Scripture Reading: "Psalm 30:1-11
Today's Key Verse: Psalm 30:4,5: "Sing praise to the Lord, you saints of His. and give thanks at the remembrance of His holy name. For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; Weeping may endure for a night, But joy comes in the morning."
Psalm 30 is a psalm of declarative praise, commemorates a time when God delivered David from mortal illness. David's restoration to spiritual health moves him to praise God that His anger is momentary, while His love lasts forever..
Never let yourself feel so secure that you forget everything in this life depends on the favor and blessing of God. Always trust in the Lord.
Today's Hymn: "Isn't He Good"
The view is clear from where I stand, I can see the imprint of God' hand.
From who I was to who I'll be, His love and grace has delivered me.
Guiding me, guarding me, leading me, loving me
Isn't He good? Isn't He good?
Hasn't He done all He said He would, all that we have, all that we are
Comes from above, Isn't He good?
Isn't He good, Isn't He good
He met the need like only He could, Faithful and true to me and you
Isn't He good
Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit Help us to keep our eyes on you through all our trials and hardships. May we always remember that Your love and grace has delivered me. Thank you Holy Spirit for Guiding me, guarding me, leading me and loving me"
Amen
Today's Biblical Truth: "What a sick person needs is strength for recovery: God is that powerful force"
Click on the link at http://www.cindi-davis.blogspot.com/ for Today's Bible Verse from John 3:3.
Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day. Go in Peace and Serve the Lord 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".
Yours in Christ.
Cindi
"Greetings Everyone in the Name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ"
Today's Blog Title: "God's Power Unveiled in Nature"
Today's Scripture Reading: Psalm 29:1-11
Today's Key Verse: Psalm 29:1,2 "Give unto the Lord, O you mighty ones, Give unto the Lord the glory due His name; Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness."
Psalm 29 is a worship psalm, but it is also a royal psalm that uses striking language to assert the sovereign reign of the Almighty.
A thunderstorm towers majestically above the Promised Land arousing David's praise and sparking the realization that it's the Lord who is enthroned in nature. Surely so great a God is able to strengthen and bless His people.
This psalm has 3 parts:
(1) A call to the angels and all people to acknowledge the supremacy of God (verse 1,2)
(2) A description of the living God as Lord over storms (verses 3-9)
(3) A blessing from God, which is enthroned as King on high, to His people (verses 10,11)
Today's Hymn: "Wellspring"
River of Joy flowing deep in my soul,
Wellspring of Life won't you come make me whole
Water the desert of my thirsting days,
Fountain of love, hear my sweet song of praise
I sing with joy as I rest in You, I sing with faith as I trust in You
I sing with love as I worship You: Wellspring of Life,come and make me new
Heavenly Father. Lord Jesus Holy Spirit As we look out at the beauty of your creation and the beauty it still shows even in this decaying sinful world we are grateful for your marvelous works and we look forward to the New Heaven and the New Earth were we will be amazed by Your handiwork.
Amen
Today's Biblical Truth: "The Lord will give strength, and there is none other, that can empower His people"
Click on the link at http://www.cindi-davis.blogspot.com/ for Today' Bible Verse form Colossians 1:21,22.
Have God Filled and Spirit Led Day. Go in Peace and Serve the Lord wit 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 Whisper to you, "BUT I CAN".
Yours in Christ,
Cindi
