What If The Lord Had Not Been On Our Side? Greetings Reader David opened Psalm 124 with an interesting question. He asked, "What if the Lord had not been on our side?" Then he said, Let all of Israel repeat, What if the Lord had not been on our side when people attacked us? How many times a day could you utter those same words? They definitely challenge us to reflect on all the victories God has given us and also remember them when we find ourselves in difficult situations. When I think of...
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Is The Church Ready For the Return of Christ? Greetings Reader With the sound of a trumpet blast, Christ our Lord could return on any given day. We must ask ourselves if the church is ready for His return. Remember, Jesus will return for a spotless church. Our verse for today, 1 Corinthians 3:16, reveals to us, two very important facts. That together we are the temple of God and the Spirit of God lives in you. As we toggle between chapters 3 and 6 in 1 Corinthians, we will recognize how those...
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Praise The Lord In The Seasons Of Your Life Greetings Reader God chose Psalm 150 as the grand finale in the Bible's hymnbook, the Book of Psalms. From the very first verse to the last, this Psalm resounds with one single theme: Praise the Lord. Praise the Lord! Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heaven! Praise him for his mighty works; praise his unequaled greatness! Praise him with a blast of the ram's horn; praise him with the lyre and harp! Praise him with the tambourine...
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Remember The Faithfulness Of God Greetings Reader Today's post not only examines the faithfulness of God but also reminds us of our own forgetfulness. The Israelites provided us with a bird's-eye view of the consequences of forgetfulness. It paves the way for disobedience, which leads to sin. With the benefit of hindsight, we can easily see the ups and downs of Israel's spiritual life. It can be a little harder, though, for us to see in our daily lives. Enjoy today's post and let it speak to...
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When Faith and Miracles Work Together Greetings Reader An exciting event took place soon after the Day of Pentecost when the Holy Spirit came upon the 120 in the upper room. One afternoon, as Peter and John went to the Temple to pray, they noticed a lame man sitting at the gate. They had probably seen him there many times before. This time, however, under the influence of the Spirit of God, they ministered healing to him. That healing led to the salvation of about 2,000 more people who were...
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God's Judgment And Its Consequences Greetings Reader God told the prophet Ezekiel to prophesy to both the Northern and Southern Kingdoms of Israel. He introduced two symbolic women—Oholah and Oholibah—who represented the divided kingdoms of Israel: Samaria and Jerusalem. They sinned against God, and the prophet wrote a vivid chapter detailing how they sinned and the consequences of God's judgment they would suffer. Through these graphic warnings of God's judgment, we must remember that the...
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Seek Refuge In God For His Protection Greetings Reader If anyone needed refuge from God, David did. Before he became king, Saul, the reigning king, was determined to kill David. The heading of Psalm 59 says, 'A psalm of David, regarding the time Saul sent soldiers to watch David's house in order to kill him.' David had to learn to trust God through thick and thin. We can benefit from the Psalms he wrote because of his transparency. To seek refuge in God means to find security, protection, and...
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Trust The Justice Of God In A Corrupt World Greetings Reader In a world filled with corruption, deceit, and injustice, believers often find themselves asking, "Where is the justice of God?" In Psalm 58, David addressed that very concern. The Lord won't let us use the excuse that we can't make it because things are too tough. Why? Because when we trust in God's justice and keep our eyes on Him, we live righteously despite the corruption all around us. Additionally, we have in our sights set...
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Be Exalted, O God, Above The Highest Heavens Greetings Reader King Saul made it his mission to kill David. He chased him throughout the countryside. David, on the other hand, kept evading the king by staying a step ahead of him. On one occasion, David and his men tucked into a cave. In 1 Samuel, we read, Saul went into a cave to relieve himself. But as it happened, David and his men were hiding farther back in that very cave! Talk about bad luck! Only David didn't consider it bad luck at all....
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