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He Comes in the Name of the Lord?

He Comes in the Name of the Lord?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who say, “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.” In Jesus’ name, amen.

Psalm 118:26 (ESV) says,

“Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!
We bless you from the house of the Lord.”

The words in the first part of the verse appear several times in the New Testament. Palm Sunday the phrase was used together with shouts of “Hosanna.” (See Matthew 21:9 and Mark 11:9).

Luke 19:38 (ESV) says,
“Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord. Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”

John 12:13 and Luke 13:35 also use Psalm 118:26.

Imagine being on the road into Jerusalem when Jesus is welcomed by the crowds shouting the words of Psalm 118:26. Join with them now, and say, “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”

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This Is The Day?

This Is The Day?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who say, “This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” In Jesus’ name, amen.

Matt Johnson wrote the song “This Is The Day.”

He based the song on Psalm 118:24 (ESV).

“This is the day that the Lord has made;
let us rejoice and be glad in it.”

The first verse of Matt’s song is as follows:

“This is the day, this is the day
that the Lord has made,
that the Lord has made.
We will rejoice, we will rejoice
and be glad in it, and be glad in it.
This is the day that the Lord has made;
we will rejoice and be glad in it.
This is the day, this is the day
that the Lord has made.”

Some people are facing difficult circumstances. Therefore, those individuals may not feel like rejoicing. Yet, for believers, this verse provides a ray of hope. The verse and the song’s lyrics remind us that God makes each day. He has given us another day of life. To that end, whatever your circumstance, rejoice.

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Who Is The Cornerstone?

Who Is The Cornerstone?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who know the stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Act 4:11 (ESV) tells us, “This Jesus is the stone that was rejected by you, the builders, which has become the cornerstone.”

The verse in Acts refers back to Psalm 118: 22-23 (ESV). It is followed by a verse of affirmation.

“The stone that the builders rejected
has become the cornerstone.
This is the Lord’s doing;
it is marvelous in our eyes.”

Recognize Jesus for he is. Although he was rejected and died on the cross, he was resurrected and now sits at the right hand of God the Father.

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Songs of Salvation?

Songs of Salvation?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who sing glad songs of salvation. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Sing of redemption and deliverance. God can do amazing things.

The word “valiantly” in the following verses has many synonyms including bravely, courageously, fearlessly, and nobly.

Psalm 118:14-16 (ESV) is about song, salvation, and the right hand of the Lord.

“The Lord is my strength and my song;
he has become my salvation.
Glad songs of salvation
are in the tents of the righteous:
‘The right hand of the Lord does valiantly,
the right hand of the Lord exalts,
the right hand of the Lord does valiantly!’”

When a crisis comes, it may be time to pull out a hymnal and start to sing. Or rely on your musical memory. So praise and sing glad songs.

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What Can Man Do To Me?

What Can Man Do To Me?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who say, “I will not fear. What can man do to me?” In Jesus’ name, amen.

Fear can paralyze a person to inaction. Fear can also keep a person awake at night. Anyone can go through a season of panic and anxiety.

The cure for these things is God’s word where it says, “The Lord is on my side.”

Psalm 118:5-9 (ESV) explains that God can answer us personally and set us free.

“Out of my distress I called on the Lord;
the Lord answered me and set me free.
The Lord is on my side; I will not fear.
What can man do to me?
The Lord is on my side as my helper;
I shall look in triumph on those who hate me.

It is better to take refuge in the Lord
than to trust in man.
It is better to take refuge in the Lord
than to trust in princes.”

Where is it you go when you need to take refuge from panic and anxiety? Where it you run when afraid? The answer to both is these questions is to trust in the Lord and realize he is on your side.

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How Steadfast is God’s Love?

How Steadfast is God’s Love?

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

A synonyms for the word “forever’ are endless and always. Imagine that.

In Psalm 118:1-4 (ESV) we learn God’s unwavering and persistent love does not just linger for a time and disappear. Rather, it endless and always. It endures forever.

“Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
for his steadfast love endures forever!

Let Israel say,
‘His unwavering love endures forever.’
Let the house of Aaron say,
‘His steadfast love endures forever.’
Let those who fear the Lord say,
‘His steadfast love endures forever.’”

Are you willing to tell others God’s steadfast love endures forever? Pray and start today.

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