Our God works in mysterious ways. I normally write a devotional each day based off Bible Gateway’s “Verse Of The Day.” Today’s verse is Isaiah 12:4. But I generally expand the passage of Scripture to include the general context, so more verses were added. And verse 1 talked about giving thanks to the Lord, for … Continue reading Woe to Those Who Enact Evil Statutes
Encouragement
The Lord is Near to the Brokenhearted
“The eyes of the Lord are toward the righteousAnd His ears are open to their cry.The face of the Lord is against evildoers,To cut off the memory of them from the earth.The righteous cry, and the Lord hearsAnd delivers them out of all their troubles.The Lord is near to the brokenheartedAnd saves those who are … Continue reading The Lord is Near to the Brokenhearted
God is Our Help and Our Shield
“Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him,On those who hope for His lovingkindness,To deliver their soul from deathAnd to keep them alive in famine.Our soul waits for the Lord;He is our help and our shield.For our heart rejoices in Him,Because we trust in His holy name.Let Your lovingkindness, O Lord, … Continue reading God is Our Help and Our Shield
The Nation Whose God is The Lord
“Let all the earth fear the Lord;Let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of Him.For He spoke, and it was done;He commanded, and it stood fast.The Lord nullifies the counsel of the nations;He frustrates the plans of the peoples.The counsel of the Lord stands forever,The plans of His heart from generation to … Continue reading The Nation Whose God is The Lord
The Lips of The Wise
Proverbs 14 Select Verses NASB1995 1 The wise woman builds her house,But the foolish tears it down with her own hands.3 In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his back,But the lips of the wise will protect them.6 A scoffer seeks wisdom and finds none,But knowledge is easy to one who has … Continue reading The Lips of The Wise
The Wisdom of The Wise
Proverbs 14 Select Verses NASB1995 16 A wise man is cautious and turns away from evil,But a fool is arrogant and careless.25 A truthful witness saves lives,But he who utters lies is treacherous.26 In the fear of the Lord there is strong confidence,And his children will have refuge.27 The fear of the Lord is a … Continue reading The Wisdom of The Wise
Fools Mock at Sin
Proverbs 14 Select Verses NASB1995 2 He who walks in his uprightness fears the Lord,But he who is devious in his ways despises Him.5 A trustworthy witness will not lie,But a false witness utters lies.7 Leave the presence of a fool,Or you will not discern words of knowledge.8 The wisdom of the sensible is to … Continue reading Fools Mock at Sin
The Hope of Israel
“O Lord, the hope of Israel,All who forsake You will be put to shame.Those who turn away on earth will be written down,Because they have forsaken the fountain of living water, even the Lord.Heal me, O Lord, and I will be healed;Save me and I will be saved,For You are my praise.” (Jeremiah 17:13-14 NASB1995) … Continue reading The Hope of Israel
Run With It 