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Steadfast Love?

Steadfast Love?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who give thanks because your steadfast love endures forever. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Forever is a long, long time. It goes on and on.

God’s steadfast endures forever.

This is humbling to know. Psalm 136:1-3 (ESV) is about giving thanks because of God’s unwavering, unfaltering love.

“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good,
for his steadfast love endures forever.
Give thanks to the God of gods,
for his steadfast love endures forever.
Give thanks to the Lord of lords,
for his steadfast love endures forever;”

The words, “for his steadfast love endures forever” repeat. Think about what the words mean. Give thanks for God’s steadfast love?

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Fear and Bless?

Fear and Bless?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for “You who fear the Lord, bless the Lord.” In Jesus’ name, amen.

As the world celebrates Easter, let us remember those who do not have hope in a risen savior. Some have never heard. Others have made a conscious decision not to acknowledge God role in creation or his victory over death.

Psalm 135:19-21 (ESV) reminds us to bless the Lord.

“O house of Israel, bless the Lord!
O house of Aaron, bless the Lord!
O house of Levi, bless the Lord!
You who fear the Lord, bless the Lord!
Blessed be the Lord from Zion,
he who dwells in Jerusalem!
Praise the Lord!”

If you believe, give thanks for the resurrection and the life everlasting.

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No Idols?

No Idols?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for all those who avoid worshiping idols. In Jesus name, amen.

God makes clear in the Ten Commandments in Exodus 20:3-6 (ESV) there should be no other….

“’You shall have no other gods before me.’

‘You shall not make for yourself a carved image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. You shall not bow down to them or serve them, for I the Lord your God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children to the third and the fourth generation of those who hate me, but showing steadfast love to thousands of those who love me and keep my commandments.’”

Psalm 135:15-18 (ESV) tells the truth about idols.

“The idols of the nations are silver and gold,
the work of human hands.
They have mouths, but do not speak;
they have eyes, but do not see;
they have ears, but do not hear,
nor is there any breath in their mouths.
Those who make them become like them,
so do all who trust in them.”

Has something become more important than God? Has it become an idol? Take swift action to remove or otherwise destroy it. Ask forgiveness. Give thanks for God’s forgiveness.

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Signs and Wonders at the First Passover?

Signs and Wonders at the First Passover?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who acknowledge the books of Exodus and Joshua are true. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Around the world, people are about to celebrate Passover. This is a time for remembering how God delivered Israel from the hands of the Egyptians.

In Psalm 135:8-12 (ESV) we are reminded of the signs and wonders God did in Egypt.

“He (God) it was who struck down the firstborn of Egypt,
both of man and of beast;
who in your midst, O Egypt,
sent signs and wonders
against Pharaoh and all his servants;
who struck down many nations
and killed mighty kings,
Sihon, king of the Amorites,
and Og, king of Bashan,
and all the kingdoms of Canaan,
and gave their land as a heritage,
a heritage to his people Israel.”

God brought the people out of Egypt and eventually into the Promised Land. Celebrate God’s power and glory both then and now. Give thanks.

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Praise The Name?

Praise The Name?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who praise the name of the Lord. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Synonyms for the word “praise” include “adulation,” “tribute,” and “acclaim.”

Psalm 135:1-3 (ESV) uses the word “praise” three times in the first verse.

“Praise the Lord!
Praise the name of the Lord,
give praise, O servants of the Lord,
who stand in the house of the Lord,
in the courts of the house of our God!
Praise the Lord, for the Lord is good;
sing to his name, for it is pleasant!”

If there ever was a time to praise God, these verses call his people to praise him.

If you are alone or with other believers, take time to realize the Lord is good. Sing praises to his name.

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Lift Up Your Hands?

Lift Up Your Hands?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who lift their hands to the holy place and bless the Lord. In Jesus’ name.

Available in many versions on YouTube, the song “Lifting Up Holy Hands” begins,

“I’m going to lift up holy hands in the presence of the Lord. Lift up holy hands in the presence of the Lord.”

1 Timothy 2:8 (ESV) says,

“Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or disputing.”

Psalm 134:1-3 (ESV) refers to lifting hands and offers praise and a blessing.

“Come, bless the Lord, all you servants of the Lord,
who stand by night in the house of the Lord!
Lift up your hands to the holy place
and bless the Lord!

May the Lord bless you from Zion,
he who made heaven and earth!”

Will you take a moment and lift your hands to the Most High God, and thank him for all he has done and continues to do. Bless you.

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