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Whoever Is Wise?

Whoever Is Wise?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who attend to the message of Scripture and consider the steadfast love of the Lord. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Some might argue that wisdom is in short supply. Yet, Scripture often refers to the wise.

Psalm 107 is a lesson in history. The Israelites faced many trials and tribulations.

In Psalm 107:43 (ESV) we are told those who are wise will attend to the content of the psalm and consider God’s steadfast love.

“Whoever is wise, let him attend to these things;
let them consider the steadfast love of the Lord.”

Become familiar with God’s holy and inspired word. Experience the Lord’s steadfast love through prayer and meditation.

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He Remembers His Covenant Forever?

He Remembers His Covenant Forever?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who know you remember your covenant forever. In Jesus’ name, amen.

God made a promise to Abram, whose name was later changed to Abraham. The promise involved land.

Genesis 12:6-7 (ESV) says, “Abram passed through the land to the place at Shechem, to the oak of Moreh. At that time the Canaanites were in the land. Then the Lord appeared to Abram and said, “To your offspring I will give this land.” So he built there an altar to the Lord, who had appeared to him.”

Psalm 105:7-11 (ESV)

“He is the Lord our God;
his judgments are in all the earth.
He remembers his covenant forever,
the word that he commanded, for a thousand generations,
the covenant that he made with Abraham,
his sworn promise to Isaac,
which he confirmed to Jacob as a statute,
to Israel as an everlasting covenant,
saying, ’To you I will give the land of Canaan
as your portion for an inheritance.’”

From these verses we see God’s promise was fulfilled. Ever doubt God? Stop and reflect. Although it took generations for the offspring to inhabit the land, God was faithful. Trust God, for he is faithful!

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Who Me? Give Thanks?

Who Me? Give Thanks?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who give thanks. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Don Moen wrote the praise song, “Give Thanks.” The refrain is as follows:

“Give thanks with a grateful heart
Give thanks to the Holy One
Give thanks because He’s given
Jesus Christ, His Son”

Psalm 106:1-3 (ESV) begins with a statement of praise.

“Praise the Lord!
Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good,
for his steadfast love endures forever!
Who can utter the mighty deeds of the Lord,
or declare all his praise?
Blessed are they who observe justice,
who do righteousness at all times!”

Are you in the mood to praise and/or give thanks to God? If not, take time to reflect on all God has done. Realize if he has been faithful before, he is trustworthy to be faithful today, tomorrow, and always.

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Slow to Anger?

Slow to Anger?

Dear Lord, I pray for those know the Lord is slow to anger, merciful, and gracious. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Ever give thought to how slow God is to anger? God could react swiftly to sinful behavior without giving a chance for sinners to repent and turn away from their sin.

Psalm 103:6-10 (ESV) portrays God’s justice, mercy, and grace. The verses also show him as slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.

“The Lord works righteousness
and justice for all who are oppressed.
He made known his ways to Moses,
his acts to the people of Israel.
The Lord is merciful and gracious,
slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.
He will not always chide,
nor will he keep his anger forever.
He does not deal with us according to our sins,
nor repay us according to our iniquities.”

Are you harboring some secret sin? Reading these verses, are you inclined to change some aspect of your life? Then take action. Do not delay.

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All Nations Shall Worship?

All Nations Shall Worship?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for all those who recognize only you are holy, and all nations shall come to worship you. In Jesus’ name, amen.

According to the notes in the English Standard Version of the Bible, the words of Psalm 86:9 include some words of the song found in Revelation 15:4.

First, look at Psalm 86:9 (ESV).

“All the nations you have made shall come
and worship before you, O Lord,
and shall glorify your name.”

Revelation 15:3-4 (ESV) says,

“And they sing the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying,

‘Great and amazing are your deeds,
O Lord God the Almighty!
Just and true are your ways,
O King of the nations!
Who will not fear, O Lord,
and glorify your name?
For you alone are holy.
All nations will come
and worship you,
for your righteous acts have been revealed.’”

Praise God if you are in the habit of worshiping God. Imagine what it will be like when all the nations do likewise. Give thanks for how God knit together Scripture and integrated the Old Testament and the New Testament.

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Cry Out To God All Day?

Cry Out To God All Day?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who cry to you all day. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Although David wants God to hear his plea, in Psalm 86:1-6 (ESV) he expresses how great his need is for God.

“Incline your ear, O Lord, and answer me,
for I am poor and needy.
Preserve my life, for I am godly;
save your servant, who trusts in you—you are my God.
Be gracious to me, O Lord,
for to you do I cry all the day.
Gladden the soul of your servant,
for to you, O Lord, do I lift up my soul.
For you, O Lord, are good and forgiving,
abounding in steadfast love to all who call upon you.
Give ear, O Lord, to my prayer;
listen to my plea for grace.”

Are you in the habit of crying out to God all day? If not, stop and take more than a few minutes and cry out to God. Tell him what is on your mind. Make your plea. Ask God to come along side and help you.

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