Security Of The Saint

 

Today's verse is John 10:28

And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.

We live in a world that is full of uncertainties. We do not know from one day to another what will be. Sure, to many, this day merges to that, and it always appears as we expected it, but, truly, who expected the event of this year, many if not most, had their lives turned upside down. Yet, if we place our lives into the hand of Jesus Christ, though turmoil rage about us, we can be secure, for we know that he knows not only what we face today, but tomorrow as well, and we know that he has set our course, and nothing that he has not approved of will touch us. And that which he has allowed, he has a allowed for a purpose, and if we trust him, we shall come forth the richer for it. Yet if we lose sight of him, being consumed by the troubles, we suffering loss, will still be found in his hand, safe and secure, and he will restore us, placing us spotless before the Father’s throne. Selah [Think on this.] Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s Reading is Ezekiel 28-30, John 10

Monday's Reading will be Ezekiel 31-33, John 11

Your Disability, God's Glory

 

Today's verse is John 9:2-3

     And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind? 

     Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him. 

While all evil in this world is here because of sin, because our Father Adam sinned, not all ill that has happened to us is from our own sin, or directly from the sin of those about us. But, and if you may have some disability, for they come in all forms, some easily seen as this man that was born blind, some not, you can be sure, that if you are willing to give it to God, he is not only able, but he is willing to enable you to overcome it. To some that may mean full healing, such as this blind man. To others, as God’s Grace was sufficient for Paul and his thorn, so too will it be for you, but God will do great things with you, that if not for him would be impossible because of your disability. Are you willing to be God’s vessel? Are you willing to be used of God for his Glory? Stop being bitter of your handicap, and surrender to God, allow him to do as he would with you, and stand amazed at what he does. Selah [Think on this.] Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s Reading is Ezekiel 25-27, Psalm 85, John 9

Tomorrow's Reading will be Ezekiel 28-30, John 10

Bless God

 

Today's verse is Palm 134:3

     The LORD that made heaven and earth

      Bless thee out of Zion.

Today, just take a moment, and remember what God has done, find a brother or sister in Christ, and with them give thanks to God, renewing in your hearts, that he is your God, and that you will serve him, because he is God alone. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s Reading is Ezekiel 22-24, Psalm 134, John 8

Tomorrow's Reading will be Ezekiel 25-27, Psalm 85, John 9

RESTORED!

 

Today's verse is Ezekiel 20:42

And ye shall know that I am the LORD, when I shall bring you into the land of Israel, into the country for the which I lifted up mine hand to give it to your fathers.

I write today to a narrow group of people, but if you are not currently in this group, read on, for you may find yourself as one of them one day. This is written to those that have accepted Jesus as their Savior, yet have walked astray, and found yourself apparently estranged from God, this verse is for you. For as Israel had constantly departed from God, God never departed from them. He may have judged them, and chastened them, but he never left them, nor did he ever forsake them, and there is truly coming a day when he will fully restore them to their prominent position. This too, will he do to, and for you. You may be chastened today, but if you forsake your intransigent ways today, in the morrow, that is to say, in due time, as he has promised to restore Israel, so also he will restore you, even making all your time away from him not in vain. Imagine that, Selah. [Think on this.] Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s Reading is Ezekiel 19-21, Psalm 84, John 7

Tomorrow's Reading will be Ezekiel 22-24, Psalm 134, John 8

No Pleasure In The Death Of The Wicked

 

Today's verse is Ezekiel 18:31-32

     Cast away from you all your transgressions, whereby ye have transgressed; and make you a new heart and a new spirit: for why will ye die, O house of Israel? 

     For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn yourselves, and live ye.

From the immediate context, as well as later clarification, we know that the death of those that die, are those that perish from God’s judgment of their sins. This death God takes no pleasure in. It grieves him as we go about our own ways, thinking nothing of him,nor of his ways. His way is the way of life, to go any other is the way of death, yet it is in our nature to chose death over life. God is good, he is gracious, and he is merciful, and here he has given us a invite, to turn from our wicked ways, and to accept from him a new heart, and a new spirit, which will enable us to live for him, who will give us life everlasting and joy beyond compare, as we walk in his way of Life. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s Reading is Ezekiel 16-18, John 6

Tomorrow's Reading will be Ezekiel 19-21, Psalm 84, John 7

God's Enduring Mercy

 

Today's verse is Psalm 136:1

     O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good:

      For his mercy endureth for ever.

“For his mercy endureth for ever.” In this Psalm we are given many things with this phrase interjected through out. First we are reminded of God’s creative works, then of God’s judgment of Egypt, and his rescue of Israel. Even Israel’s season wandering in the wilderness, was born of mercy. Then again, of his judgment of the peoples of the land of Canaan that he might give the land to his own people. Then finally, it is recognized that he provides provision to all. All of this is born of his mercy, and he is ever merciful, extending it to all of mankind, and it is again your choice in the form that it takes. Why not receive it, in its most desirable form by trusting and obeying him who delivers his own to everlasting life? Selah [Think on this.] Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s Reading is Ezekiel 13-15, Psalm 136, John 5

Monday's Reading will be Ezekiel 16-18, John 6

JEVOVAH Reigns

 

Today's verse is Psalm 83:18

     That men may know that thou, whose name alone is JEHOVAH,

      Art the most high over all the earth.

Sinners, sin. Most thinking that they see, fail to see what God is doing until it is too late, but to those that fear God, and are seeking him, have the ability to see what God is doing, even in the midst of the darkest day. Today, the world appears even to most to be in a dark place, yet there is darker to come. But the darkest has come already, and on that day, coupled with the brightest day three days later, God overcame, and paid the dept owed to himself all of mankind owes for his sin. So not as those that say they are woke, but are not, open your eyes, and see what God is doing. Exposing those that rebel against him to all that will see, and know that even today JEHOVAH reigns and is in control over all the earth. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s Reading is Ezekiel 10-12, Psalm 83, John 4

Tomorrow's Reading will be Ezekiel 13-15, Psalm 136, John 5

Seeing God

 

Today's verse is John 3:8

The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit.

How can I see God? First, and best through scripture, but also almost as important, and just as powerful, you can see him as you see the wind. You can see the effect he has upon the world, you can see him in the things that if you are honest with yourself can only be explained by a god, Yea, even The God, active in the world. Because we can only please him by exercising faith, he will always leave some room for doubt, but the evidence will surly be sufficient, and truly undeniable to those that with open hearts are willing to receive him. So open your eyes, and know from scripture that the One that Created the Heaven and the Earth and all that in them is, is willing to receive you as one of his own children, loved and preciously cared for. Selah [Think on this.] Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s Reading is Ezekiel 7-9, John 3

Tomorrow's Reading will be Ezekiel 10-12, Psalm 83, John 4

The Most Important Choice

 

Today's verse is Ezekiel 6:10

And they shall know that I am the LORD, and that I have not said in vain that I would do this evil unto them.

Evil, It is still asked, “If God is Good, how can evil be in the world?” God is Good, but we are wicked, and God allows the evil to show all those that refuse him that is is also Terrible to those that hate him. Yet, because he is good, any and all that would, can and should take his offer of redemption. It is available to all, and God paid a terrible price for it, so consider the cost of rejecting it. Look to Jesus Christ, in him we have hope, in him we have forgiveness, in him we have life, and life everlasting, not to mention, life abundant. I know what my choice is, what is yours? Selah [Think about it.] Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s Reading is Ezekiel 4-6, Psalm 82, John 2

Tomorrow's Reading will be Ezekiel 7-9, John 3

God's Enabling Spirit

 

Today's verse is Ezekiel 2:1-2

     And he said unto me, Son of man, stand upon thy feet, and I will speak unto thee.      

     And the spirit entered into me when he spake unto me, and set me upon my feet, that I heard him that spake unto me. 

 The presence of the Lord God causes those that are in it to fall flat on their face, this happen both with Ezekiel and Daniel, yet both of them where then commanded to stand, then made to stand. We think this perhaps a small thing, yet it really is not. But what I want to focus upon here, is that Ezekiel was commanded to stand, then God, through his Spirit, enabled him to stand. Has God given you a command? (You can be sure that he has.) You need not, yea, you best not try to obey it out of your own strength. As God’s spirit cause Ezekiel to stand so also will that same spirit enable you to do that which God has commanded you. As you allow the spirit to work in you, you will find that what was impossible, was already done through you by God’s Spirit. So let us surrender to God, allowing him to work through us and see what he will do. Selah [Think on this.] Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s Reading is Ezekiel 1-3, John 1

Tomorrow's Reading will be Ezekiel 4-6, Psalm 82, John 2

God's Word

 

Today's verse is 2 Peter 3:2

That ye may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us the apostles of the Lord and Saviour:

This verse commands us to paid heed, to remember, and to obey all of the Word of God, both the old, and the new testaments. There is not a jot, nor a tittle that is of no importance, though we may not understand it today. God’s Word was given to us that we might continue to learn and then know God, the one that had made us. The one that sent his only begotten Son to take our place, receiving the judgment we deserve. It tells us why God made us, and what his purpose for us is. It tells us how God will judge, and how we might escape that judgement. It tells us what horrors he has prepared for those that reject him, and the unimaginable splendor that we that know him will find in his presence. So, let us make his Word more precious to us then our necessary food, and rejoice in the God that Loves us. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s Reading is Jeremiah 50-51, 2 Peter 3

Monday's Reading will be Ezekiel 1-3, John 1

The Extremes of God

 

Today's verse is 2 Peter 2:4-5

     For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them down to hell, and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment; 

     And spared not the old world, but saved Noah the eighth person, a preacher of righteousness, bringing in the flood upon the world of the ungodly; 

This is a thing that we have willfully forgotten, that God is a God of Judgment, as well as a God of Forgiveness. Paul said, “Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men[.]” God is truly terrible, and one to not just to be feared, but terrified of. But if God did not forgive, then what would it matter, “let us eat and drink and make merry, for tomorrow we die.” But God does forgive, and there is a way not to receive the worst, and if we look to Jesus Christ, though we may suffer today, none of it will compare to the Glory that we shall see and experience in the tomorrow, and while today, it is never tomorrow, This tomorrow will surly arrive. So let us not forget, that as God is Good, yea very Good, He is also terrible beyond imaging, but through Jesus Christ, we can escape the worst of the terror, and experience his goodness, even today, in the midst of the terror. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s Reading is Jeremiah 47, 48, 49, Psalm 80, 2 Peter 2

Tomorrow's Reading will be Jeremiah 50-51, 2 Peter 3

Power To Overcome

 

Today's verse is 2 Peter 1:3

According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:

As I have read of the fall of Jerusalem, I have seen the wickedness of man, even those chosen of God, and their (our) unwillingness to trust and follow the one that had made us. Yet, in Jesus Christ, God has given to us that fully surrender to him Power to overcome, it is not an easy thing, nor is it hard (in Christ,) but of our own power it is impossible. By Surrendering to Jesus Christ, He gives us the ability to allow him to live through us, and the strength to resist to powerful call to sin and rebel from obeying his Word. So as you struggle to obey God, remember it is not your struggle, you must choose to whom you will surrender, whether it be to your sin unto death, or whether it will be to God unto life everlasting, and as you surrender to him, he has already promised to make you overcome through his divine power. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s Reading is Jeremiah 43, 44,46, 2 Peter 1

Tomorrow's Reading will be Jeremiah, 47, 48, 49, Psalm 80, 2 Peter 2

Which Will You Fear?

 

Today's verse is Jeremiah 42: 10-11

     If ye will still abide in this land, then will I build you, and not pull you down, and I will plant you, and not pluck you up: for I repent me of the evil that I have done unto you. 

     Be not afraid of the king of Babylon, of whom ye are afraid; be not afraid of him, saith the LORD: for I am with you to save you, and to deliver you from his hand.

What do you fear? Are you as many, that fear a small thing as a virus, which has killed some, but not so many as had been reported. Fear, spread for political reasons! These that came to Jeremiah had suffered judgment from God, yet they did not fear God, but the agency by which God used to judge. Consider what Solomon said in Proverbs, “The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him:/ But the desire of the righteous shall be granted.” If you run from God because you fear something else, that which you fear will consume you, and destroy you, but if you hearken to God’s council, God will not only spare you, but will grant you all that you desire. Look at the verse above, God was ready to spare, and deliver those that where left in the land, but they missed out because they feared not God, but the king of Babylon, who God had called his servant. They feared the servant, but not the Master of the servant. Therefore, as fools they perished! What will you, will you take council of your fears, or will you fear God, and follow his council? Again your choice. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s Reading is Obadiah 1, Jeremiah 40-42, Psalm 147, I Peter 5

Tomorrow's Reading will be Jeremiah 43, 44,46, 2 Peter 1

Earned Grief

 

Today's verse is Lamentations 3:32

But though he cause grief, yet will he have compassion according to the multitude of his mercies.

Whether we face judgment, or chastening from God, it is no pretty thing, indeed, there is no pleasant thing to the whole business. But, and if, we turn to him, he is faithful, and merciful, that if we recognize that all that happens to us, is less then we actually deserve, we can in him find forgiveness, and in finding forgiveness, He will work in us to make us back into the image of him that he intended us to be. So whether, we face trial, or Chastening and Judgment, let us determine that we are going to trust him, and place ourselves fully into his hand. If we do this, we shall come forth, in due time, as Gold, fit to be counted as children of God. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s Reading is Lamentations 1-5, Psalm 137, 1 Peter 4

Monday's Reading will be Obadiah 1, Jeremiah 40-42, Psalm 147, I Peter 5

Great Things

 

Today's verse is Psalm 126:3

     The LORD hath done great things for us;

      Whereof we are glad.

I have discovered that the God, who gave his Son for us, that we might have forgiveness of sins, is most ready and willing, not to mention able, to be active in our lives, and when we allow him to be, by continually placing our trust in him, whatever the circumstances that might surround us, it is without a doubt that we shall see great things done, that we cannot even imagine. And in such cases we cannot help but be glad. Let us, therefore, place our trust in him, endure whatever he asks us to endure (for he will be with us, and never leave us, and what can compare to the Cross) and do so with patience, we shall see in due time him work and accomplish in and about us wondrous things. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s Reading is 2 Kings 24-25, 2 Chronicles 36, Psalm 126, 1 Peter 3

Monday's Reading will be Lamentations 1-5, Psalm 137, 1 Peter 4

Rejecting God's Council?

 

Today's verse is Jeremiah 38:15

Then Jeremiah said unto Zedekiah, If I declare it unto thee, wilt thou not surely put me to death? and if I give thee counsel, wilt thou not hearken unto me?

Often, sometimes, even deceiving ourselves of the opposite, when we hear the Word of God, most might pay it some sort of lip service, but in the end, reject God’s council. This is a product of our human nature received from Adam’s sin, and is only overcome by the regenerating gift God has provided though his Son, Jesus Christ. In reading beyond, this verse, we see that Zedekiah did not hearken to Jeremiah’s council, but continued in disobedience to God’s express command, and never surrendered to Babylon, but was taken captive, as God had said. However, Peter, gives us saving council, to “desire the sincere milk of the word,” and by desire, we can understand obedience is included. As we read, and accept and do, the easier portions of scripture, God will open our understanding to the even more difficult to understand passages, but if we as Zedekiah, reject what we do understand, even that will be taken from us. So, where are you? Have you accepted that you deserve judgment? Have you accepted Christ’s gift of forgiveness? Have you committed yourself to serve him, whatever the cost? If you answer “Yes” to these, what wonders you will see. But, if you answer “No,” what horrors you will experience. Always, your choice. Selah [Think on this.] Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s Reading is Jeremiah 38, 39, 52, 1 Peter 2

Tomorrow's Reading will be 2 Kings 24-25, 2 Chronicles 36, Psalm 126, 1 Peter 3