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What About Christ’s Bones?

What About Christ’s Bones?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who see how prophetic Scripture is with regard to Christ’s bones not being broken during his crucifixion. In Jesus’ name, amen.

In Exodus 12 there is a description of Passover. Exodus 12:46 (ESV) gets specific when the Passover lamb is described:

“It shall be eaten in one house; you shall not take any of the flesh outside the house, and you shall not break any of its bones.”

Psalm 34:20 (ESV) is prophetic about the Lamb of God having no broken bones:

“He keeps all his bones;
not one of them is broken.”

John 19:33-36 (ESV) explains how the prophesy was fulfilled:

“But when they came to Jesus and saw that he was already dead, they did not break his legs. But one of the soldiers pierced his side with a spear, and at once there came out blood and water. He who saw it has borne witness—his testimony is true, and he knows that he is telling the truth—that you also may believe. For these things took place that the Scripture might be fulfilled: “Not one of his bones will be broken.”

Realize the interconnectedness of Scripture. Praise God that you also may believe. 

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Keep Your Tongue from Evil?

Keep Your Tongue from Evil?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who keep their tongue from evil. In Jesus’ name, amen.

What path will you take? Scripture is full of wise counsel. Do people always make the right decisions based on the advice? No. Not everyone follows wise counsel. It is often hard to take words of wisdom and translate them into action.

Psalm 34:11-14 provides some guidance:

“Come, O children, listen to me;
I will teach you the fear of the Lord.
What man is there who desires life
and loves many days, that he may see good?
Keep your tongue from evil
and your lips from speaking deceit.
Turn away from evil and do good;
seek peace and pursue it.”

These few passages are a powerful reminder of what to avoid and the actions to take. A person should be careful what they say. The world would be a far better place if everyone would seek peace and pursue it.

Take the advice of Scripture, watch your tongue, and avoid evil. Start on the right path today.

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Taste and See?

Taste and See?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who taste and see the Lord is good. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Years ago, I attended a Harvest Crusade with Greg Laurie at Angel Stadium in Orange County, California. Prior to the event, there was a group in the audience that shouted, “God is good.” Others responded from around the stadium, “All the time.” The first group joined by hundreds of others thundered back, “All the time, God is good.” It started again as more people joined the call and response.

Imagine singers praising God with the words of Psalm 34:8-9 (ESV):

“Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good!
Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!
Oh, fear the Lord, you his saints,
for those who fear him have no lack!”

The English Standard Version regarding Psalm 34:8 says,

“The verb taste (V. 8) which in the OT [Old Testament] is commonly used in the literal sense, is a metaphor of personal experience; the NT [New Testament] uses this metaphor widely (e.g. John 8:52; Heb. 2:9; 6:4).”

Personally experience God. Ask Jesus into your heart if you have not already done so. Take refuge in him.

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God Has Delivered?

God Has Delivered?

Dear Lord, I ask for wisdom for those God has delivered. In Jesus’ name, amen.

God hears the prayers of the faithful. It is affirming when God answers prayer positively. Yet, he can answer prayer with “yes;” “no;” and “wait.” There are a lot of other gradations in between.

Psalm 34:4-7 (ESV) is about when God answers prayers and delivers:

“I sought the Lord, and he answered me
and delivered me from all my fears.
Those who look to him are radiant,
and their faces shall never be ashamed.
This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him
and saved him out of all his troubles.
The angel of the Lord encamps
around those who fear him, and delivers them.”

Ask the God of the universe to intervene in your life. Pray. Now.

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Praise Continually?

Praise Continually?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who magnify the Lord and exalt his name continually. In Jesus’ name, amen.

There is something to be said about gathering together to worship God. Imagine being with kindred souls singing praise songs. Experience a personal revival. Yet, because of health concerns, some people have opted out of attending Sunday church services, hymn signs, and revival meetings. As an alternative, they have been watching television preachers and other programing.

David, the psalmist, in Psalm 34:1-3 (ESV), shares about praising God alone and with others.

“I will bless the Lord at all times;
his praise shall continually be in my mouth.
My soul makes its boast in the Lord;
let the humble hear and be glad.
Oh, magnify the Lord with me,
and let us exalt his name together!”

Take a moment and think about what David meant when he said “continually.” Praise God continually for one day. Before retiring that night, count the blessings. Then repeat one day at a time.

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Of Nations and Kings?

Of Nations and Kings?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for world leaders that they would know you are in control. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Some cable news outlets offer extensive coverage of international affairs. BBC World News and other channels offer programming that covers and reports on the decisions made by world leaders.

Psalm 33:10-12 (ESV) has something to say about who is really in control:

“The Lord brings the counsel of the nations to nothing;
he frustrates the plans of the peoples.
The counsel of the Lord stands forever,
the plans of his heart to all generations.
Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord,
the people whom he has chosen as his heritage!”

Later in Psalm 33:16-17 (ESV) the psalmist has more to say about those on the world stage:

“The king is not saved by his great army;
a warrior is not delivered by his great strength.
The war horse is a false hope for salvation,
and by its great might it cannot rescue.”

Pray government leaders and royalty turn to Christ and pay homage to Almighty God. 

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