God Is The Ultimate Judge Who Executes Justice Greetings Reader In Psalm 75, the Psalmist lifted his voice in gratitude and worship, recognizing that God judges the earth with perfect wisdom and unshakable fairness. What comes to your mind when you hear the statement, We are living under the judgment of God. Does it cause fear to come over you or give you a sense of apprehension? Let me ask you this: when you see a police car along the road seeking out speeders, how do you react? Do you...
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When Faith Is All You Have To Rely On Greetings Reader Ezra stood firm before the king, stating that God would protect him and his group as they traveled to Jerusalem. But he began to have second thoughts. He wrote: For I was ashamed to ask the king for soldiers and horsemen to accompany us and protect us from enemies along the way. After all, we had told the king, “Our God’s hand of protection is on all who worship him, but his fierce anger rages against those who abandon him.” Ezra 8:22...
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A Passionate Cry For Justice To The Lord Greetings Reader Psalm 109 captures the heart of a wounded believer who refuses to let bitterness reign. David’s cry for justice becomes a declaration of trust that turns our pain and outrage into worship. As we cry out for God's justice, let's consider these five biblical responses drawn from David's example. In the devotion, each point has a description. · Pray Before You React. · Trust God’s Justice. · Guard Your Words. · Rest in God’s Character. ·...
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Let All That I Am Praise The Lord Greetings Reader Psalm 146 opens and closes with the command to "Praise the Lord!" The Psalmist calls us to lift our voices in worship and anchor our hearts in God's eternal faithfulness. He proclaimed, Let all that I am praise the Lord. I will praise the Lord as long as I live. About halfway through this Psalm, he referred to nine attributes of a God who acts decisively and moves with compassion and purpose. They are: He made, He keeps, He gives, He frees,...
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When You Know That You Know Who Jesus Is Greetings Reader Once Paul opposed Christianity in the worst way. But because of his experience with the Lord, his commitment to Jesus became even greater than his opposition. The apostle gave us some straightforward instructions to have the same commitment. To do so, we can use these life application points to guide us. Pursue a Personal Relationship with Jesus. Stand Firm in the Truth of the Gospel. Let Your Past Strengthen Your Testimony. Grow in...
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Overcome Envy That Clouds Your Faith Greetings Reader How can we overcome envy and doubt when life appears unjust? That is an important question for many Christians. We live in a time when possessions not only mean a lot to us, but they also determine where we fit in society. Many Christians try to keep up with the world around them, but can't. And because they can't, the world can become very nasty. Years ago, I met a young lady who proudly told me that she had just gotten her first job. She...
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Find Peace In The Lord Greetings Reader The last five Psalms begin and end with the phrase, "Praise the Lord," and Psalm 147 is one of them. It overflows with praise for God because He never forgets His people. The Psalmist celebrates God as the creator of the universe, who continually sustains it. We can see a relation between that and His provision for us, His people. The Psalmist also offered praises for God's redemption and compassion, especially for the brokenhearted. Each verse calls...
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Stick To God's Way Of Doing Things Greetings Reader I venture to say that many Christians are pretty lax in some areas of their life. If they step over the line and sin, they can always step back again. The problem with that is we can get comfortable sinning to where we don't feel the need to repent or it's because it's so accepted by everyone else, it must be ok. How can we continually stick to God's way of doing things? · Take sin seriously. · Refuse to follow cultural standards over...
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The King Who Brings Us Endless Blessings Greetings Reader The latter verses of Psalm 72 portray the ideal king who showers His subjects with endless blessings. Written as a prayer for Solomon, this Psalm reaches far beyond earthly rulers. In his prayer, David prayed the following: That there be abundant grain, even on the hilltops, that fruit trees would flourish, and the people would thrive like grass in a field. Then he prayed for the King's tenure: May the king's name endure forever; May...
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