There came a point in David’s reign where, “satan stood up against Israel, and provoked David to number Israel.” [1 Ch 21:1] And so, having been prodded on by satan, who wished to get the advantage over Israel, it came to pass that, “David said to Joab and to the rulers of the people, Go, …
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Ever Turned Toward the LORD
Through Peter, The Spirit reminds husbands that their wives are “heirs together of the grace of life.” [1 Pe 3:7] Often, and not only in marriage, there is temptation to see ourselves solitarily; that is, to view ourselves as the only righteous persons left – much like Elijah who said, “Lord, they have killed thy …
Forever Merciful and Gracious
"Will the Lord cast off for ever? and will he be favourable no more? Is his mercy clean gone for ever? doth his promise fail for evermore? Hath God forgotten to be gracious? hath he in anger shut up his tender mercies? Selah. And I said, This is my infirmity: but I will remember the …
No Longer Separated by Fear
"And it came to pass on the third day in the morning, that there were thunders and lightnings, and a thick cloud upon the mount, and the voice of the trumpet exceeding loud; so that all the people that was in the camp trembled...And mount Sinai was altogether on a smoke, because The LORD descended …
Never Hungry
"The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek The LORD shall not want any good thing." [Psa 34:10] Even the mighty lions, strong and wild, hunger. Those ferocious hunting machines hunger and thirst. Even they, with all their prowess, with all their might, with all their keen, yes even they hunger. …
The Joy of Knowing Jesus
The blessing, glory, honor, and majesty found in salvation, which we experience/will experience through Jesus are a result of us seeing Jesus' glory. The reason salvation is so magnificent is because through it we get to intimately know and expereince God through Jesus, who is the "fullness of the Godhead in bodily form." Jesus Himself …
Fear Brings Contentment
Consider this short passage from Psalms 34, "O fear The LORD, ye His saints: for there is not want to them that fear Him. The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek The LORD shall not want any good thing." [Psa 34:9-10] Those who fear The LORD will not suffer need, …
Seek The LORD and Avoid Death
Spiritual death comes from a lack of seeking God. Those who dare to not seek out The LORD's face and His glory will not live. God issues a stern warning in Amos that we should take heed to. It is of upmost importance that we seek God and live! In these last days (and we …
Grabbing the Hem of Christ
Think about your pursuit of Jesus Christ. How intense is it? If one were to peer into your heart, would they see a raging flame or a smoldering wick; would they see a zealous pot of boiling water or a lukewarm one? The Lord has been telling me more and more lately to be more …