Everyday Living

 

Today's verse is 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

     Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.      

      Let all your things be done with charity.

   Here we see a recipe for every day living. First, Watch, see what is going on about you before acting. Then, make your actions fit the following characteristics: Remember to whom you belong. Remember who you represent. Remember who has full control; therefore, be strong and of good courage, regardless if the circumstance be favorable or frightful. And finally, above all, your actions must show care for all about you, meting out to all, the best for each, judgment filled with mercy and grace. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s Reading is Numbers 35:1-36:13, 1 Corinthians 16:1-24, Psalm 30:1-12

Tomorrow’s Reading plan is Deuteronomy 1:1-46, 2 Corinthians 1:1-11, Psalm 31:1-9

Glorify God!

 

Today's verse is Psalm 29:2

     Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name;

      Worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.

   Whatever may be happening about us, whether pleasant or bitter, we need to just stop from time to time and remember and reflect upon the Majesty of God. He is bigger than our problems, and he is greater than our greatest joy. Whether we like it our not, he knows all of our failures, and he is behind our greatest triumphs. Even if such is against him, he turns it around to his victory, the greatest of these is when he died upon the Cross for us, done by our hand, but suffered for our sake. So today, Glorify the God of gods, Creator of all that is in Heaven and Earth, and the one that loves you greater than you can know. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s Reading is Numbers 33:50-34:29, 1 Corinthians 15:35-58, Psalm 29:1-11

Tomorrow’s Reading plan is Numbers 35:1-36:13, 1 Corinthians 16:1-24, Psalm 30:1-12

Are We There Yet?

 

Today's verse is 1 Corinthians 15:23-24

     But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ’s at his coming. 

     Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power.  

   Many have said that we have been looking for the coming of our Savior for over 2 thousand years; He is not coming! Paul told the Thessalonians, both to look to Christ’s coming, for then he will visit retribution to them that trouble them: then told them not to be troubled because others say the time is now, giving certain conditions that must be met, including all those that have the Holy Spirit being removed, that the wicked one may have free reign. Are we there yet? I don’t know, much of what must be is present, with more promised to follow apparently at the door step, but there are also reasons to believe the time is not yet. Either way, we that belong to Christ, know that he truly is in control, and we can trust him as we continue to follow him. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s Reading is Numbers 33:1-49, 1 Corinthians 15:12-34, Psalm 28:1-9

Tomorrow’s Reading plan is Numbers 33:50-34:29, 1 Corinthians 15:35-58, Psalm 29:1-11

What Is There To Fear?

 

Today's verse is Psalm 27:1

     The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?

      The LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

    Do we not see reasons to fear all about us? A Virus that has caused many deaths? Uprisings and Riots of those that know not God? A leadership having rejected God, care more for their false judgment then the security of the nation they pretend to serve? But if you look closely, with open eyes, truly seeking truth, all of the above is based upon lies, and we can rest in the one that is Truth, and until the time of his judgment, which will come, his hand of protection is on us who faithfully trust in him. Unless he allows it, all that comes against us will falter, and if he allows it, it is for a purpose, even as Christ suffered for us, that all that will might come to him. So let us rest in him, and fear not the turmoil that we see about us, for our God shall overcome. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s Reading is Numbers 32:1-42, 1 Corinthians 14:26-15:11, Psalm 27:1-14

Tomorrow’s Reading plan is Numbers 33:1-49, 1 Corinthians 15:12-34, Psalm 28:1-9

The Result Of Opposing God

 

Today's verse is Numbers 32:2

Avenge the children of Israel of the Midianites: afterward shalt thou be gathered unto thy people 

    From this verse there are several things that can be gleaned, I am focusing on God’s command to avenge Israel of the Midianites. From all appearances the Midianites feared the Most High God, but not according to knowledge, and for the lack of the knowledge of God, they transgressed, seeking to rid themselves of God’s people, the Israelites. What lessons and warnings can we find in these events? One I will bring forward, As we seek to serve our God, he will eventually destroy those that oppose him, so let us not fear them, nor join them, but remain faithful to our God, according to his Word. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s Reading is Numbers 31:1-54, 1 Corinthians 14:1-25, Psalm 26:1-12

Tomorrow’s Reading plan is Numbers 32:1-42, 1 Corinthians 14:26-15:11, Psalm 27:1-14

And The Greatest Is: Charity

 

Today's verse is 1 Corinthians 13:13

And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.

   Charity, or as otherwise known as love, is the greatest human expression of empathy, and the closest attribute in emulating God. Yet, without faith it is impossible to please God. Yet as hope is the earnest expectation of that which has not yet happened, therefore requiring faith, so also to love as God loves, also cannot be done without faith. For Charity (Love) gives without any expectation of return, and does not change just because it has not been returned. To Love another is to trust God to supply you and sustain you through the greatest joys and the most heart-wrenching sorrows. Yet faith based Charity endures, for God is greater, and He is worthy of all of this. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s Reading is Numbers 30:1-16, 1 Corinthians 12:12-13:13, Psalm 25:1-22

Monday’s Reading plan is Numbers 31:1-54, 1 Corinthians 14:1-25, Psalm 26:1-12

Being Chastened

 

Today's verse is 1 Corinthians 11:32

But when we are judged, we are chastened of the Lord, that we should not be condemned with the world.

   Who can say that to be chastened is pleasant? But all that have been chastened and learned from it, have been thankful later for the correction. As we all ought to know, none of us are yet perfected, all of us have sins that we struggle with, and not only that, but sometimes, each of us find ourselves tempted and then overcome with outright disobedience. It is at such times that our loving Father reaches out and chastens us, not to condemn us, but to correct us, and give us the resources we need to overcome the next time we are tested. But if we have truly accepted his precious gift through Jesus Christ (examine yourself) he will in no wise cast us out from his presence. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s Reading is Numbers 29:1-40, 1 Corinthians 11:17-12:11, Psalm 24:1-10

Tomorrow’s Reading plan is Numbers 30:1-16, 1 Corinthians 12:12-13:13, Psalm 25:1-22

How Can I Put Others First?

 

Today's verse is I Corinthians 10:24

Let no man seek his own, but every man another’s wealth. 

   Have we not all heard another boast, “I must look out for number one!” sometimes expanding it with, “For no one else will.” Well that is one who has not found Jesus Christ. For consider also, “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.” The best way to understand this is: Because God is my God, I know that he guides my steps, so whatever comes my way, Good, or Bad, I will trust him for I know that all is to a purpose and nothing I suffer will be in vain, and finally, God always pays his debts. Therefore, I do not need to lookout for me, God has my back, so I can concern myself to what my neighbor needs and seek to lift him up and shew him what God has for him. Selah [Think on This.] Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s Reading is Numbers 28:1-31, 1 Corinthians 10:23-11:16, Psalm 23:1-6

Tomorrow’s Reading plan is Numbers 29:1-40, 1 Corinthians 11:17-12:11, Psalm 24:1-10

Fearing God

 

Today's verse is Psalm 22:23

     Ye that fear the LORD, praise him;

      All ye the seed of Jacob, glorify him;

      And fear him, all ye the seed of Israel.

   There are fears that cause one to run from what is feared, this is not what the Fear of God ought to be; if it is, you need to repent quickly, else your fear come upon you and you are destroyed, which will happen. No, the Fear of God, needs to be the same fear that one has for Righteous Authority. Knowing that so long as you are in obedience to his loving commandments you are safe. Knowing that if you find yourself in transgression, you can come to him and forgiveness and correction can be found, but if you rebel, and seek his displeasure he shall destroy you utterly with no recourse. So do you Fear God? Give him all the praise! Magnify his Name, and Glorify him, knowing that he rewards those that Trust in Him. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s Reading is Numbers 27:1-23, 1 Corinthians 10:1-22, Psalm 22:14-31

Tomorrow’s Reading plan is Numbers 28:1-31, 1 Corinthians 10:23-11:16, Psalm 23:1-6

Understanding All

 

Today's verse is 1 Corinthians 8:2

And if any man think that he knoweth any thing, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know.

    Solomon has advised us to seek understanding, the only thing more valuable is wisdom. However, because understanding is something that does not come all at once, and as we see here in this verse, is not something we will fully obtain during our brief sojourn here in this life, Solomon also counseled that we trust God with all of our heart (that same thing that is wicked above all) leaning not upon our own understanding. That is, we do not trust our heart, but that we trust God with our heart. Our God knows all, he understands all, and he knows his plans for us, plans to bring everlasting joy, plans to bring peace, but we can only benefit from these plans if we surrender and trust him whatever comes our way, whether it seems good or bad for the present. For we know that he works all things together for good, and he shall guide us into understanding. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s Reading is Numbers 26:1-65, 1 Corinthians 8:1-9:27, Psalm 22:1-13

Tomorrow’s Reading plan is Numbers 27:1-23, 1 Corinthians 10:1-22, Psalm 22:14-31

The Promise Of Everlasting Life

 

Today's verse is Psalm 21:4

     He asked life of thee, and thou gavest it him,

      Even length of days for ever and ever.

By the contents of this Psalm, it was the response of David after he was told that the Messiah, the true King of Israel would be born as one of his descendants. As we know, David died in his seventies, yet Jesus said that God is not the God of the dead, but the living, speaking of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. The same can and should be said of David, and so, as they, so also us, though we may see the death of our fleshly tabernacle (our bodies) we that have been redeemed by the blood of the lamb, the Son of David, shall also live forever in the presence of the same Most High God, and receive many if not all of the same blessings that David enjoyed. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s Reading is Numbers 24:1-25:18, 1 Corinthians 7:17-40, Psalm 21:1-13

Tomorrow’s Reading plan is Numbers 26:1-65, 1 Corinthians 8:1-9:27, Psalm 22:1-13

Will God Do As You Wish?

 

Today's verse is Psalm 20:4

     Grant thee according to thine own heart,

      And fulfil all thy counsel.

Balak, the King of Moab, sought to use God as his personal talisman, one that did his bidding just because it was Balak’s will without concern for what God’s purpose was, or is. In contrast, we see this Psalm which appears to encourage us to do the very same thing. But here is the thing, the supplicant is admonished to remember his offering, his burnt sacrifices: these things are not done to align God to us, but instead to recognize that we need to be made right with God. It is when our heart has been aligned with the Most High God, that he will then grant us our desires of the heart. It is when we seek to do God’s business, that we can expect him to take care of ours. It is when we are his servant, that he will make himself our servant. Selah [Think on this.] Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s Reading is Numbers 23:1-30, 1 Corinthians 6:12-7:16, Psalm 20:1-9

Tomorrow’s Reading plan is Numbers 24:1-25:18, 1 Corinthians 7:17-40, Psalm 21:1-13

Heeding The Warning

 

Today's verse is Psalm 19:11

     Moreover by them is thy servant warned:

      And in keeping of them there is great reward.

   What is them? “Them” refers back to the law, testimony, statutes, commandments, fear, and judgment of the Lord, otherwise known as the Word of God, which also contains the promises of the Lord. Today, I also reread of Balak the son of Zippor, who was over the Moabites, and he, not knowing the promise of God to his people, brought upon himself that which he feared. He not knowing God, not being warned of God, feared the wrong thing, and lost his reward. But God did keep the promise to Moab, they were not utterly destroyed, for do we not know of Ruth, who took part in God’s greatest promise to mankind, the coming of the Savior? What has your God warned you of? What is the reward that is waiting for you? Selah [Think on these things.] Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s Reading is Numbers 22:1-41, 1 Corinthians 5:1-6:11, Psalm 19:1-14

Tomorrow’s Reading plan is Numbers 23:1-30, 1 Corinthians 6:12-7:16, Psalm 20:1-9

To Help You Grow

 

Today's verse is 1 Corinthians 3:22-23

     Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are yours; 

     And ye are Christ’s; and Christ is God’s.

    In this passage I am seeing a marvel. An all inclusive list of things that have been given to us to aid us with our walk with God. Of note, Paul starts with a diverse list of faithful teachers of God’s Word. Paul and Cephas (Peter) are both Apostles, but Apollos is not, but he is a minister of the Word. Now, also we must consider that we are told this after we are admonished not to hold any man in too mush esteem. For we also have the same access to understanding God’s Word than does any other man, for all true Wisdom, All true Knowledge, All true Judgment, comes from God. But we are to count all things that come into our lives as an opportunity to learn of our God, whether that thing seems to be good or evil, your God sent it into your life having with love, according to his wisdom, that by it you might learn a new aspect that you had never seen before of God, that when he is finished, you are closer to him then you have ever been before. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s Reading is Numbers 20:14-21:35, 1 Corinthians 3:1-4:21, Psalm 18:31-50

Tomorrow’s Reading plan is Numbers 22:1-41, 1 Corinthians 5:1-6:11, Psalm 19:1-14

Some Of The Wonders Of God's Word

 

Today's verse is 1 Corinthians 2:16

For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.

Compare also: “As for God, his way is perfect:/ The word of the Lord is tried:/ He is a buckler to all those that trust in him.” Not only are lacking in both knowledge and wisdom that we cannot teach God anything, but God embodies both of these things, and so much more. While some may doubt, it is not because God, nor his Word, is untrue, but has endured, it has been tested by so many others, and as I, myself, can testify, It has never failed any test and if we shall abide by it, we not only shall find that it not only is a shield unto us, but that we shall also by it get a glimpse into the mind of God. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s Reading is Numbers 19:1-20:13, 1 Corinthians 2:1-16, Psalm 18:13-30

Tomorrow’s Reading plan is Numbers 20:14-21:35, 1 Corinthians 3:1-4:21, Psalm 18:31-50

Where The Glory Belongs

 

Today's verse is I Corinthians 1:31

That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.

    As we walk with our Savior, Jesus Christ, we begin to see things that amaze us. There are also things that we do that we could not do before, and sometimes we forget that these things are not done by us, but through us. Therefore, it cannot be said enough, glory not in these things, but glory in the one who has saved you, glory not so much in the things he has enabled you to do, but glory in him and the salvation he has given you. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s Reading is Numbers 17:1-18:32, 1 Corinthians 1:1-31, Psalm 18:1-12

Tomorrow’s Reading plan is Numbers 19:1-20:13, 1 Corinthians 2:1-16, Psalm 18:13-30

False Blame

 

Today's verse is Numbers 16:41

But on the morrow all the congregation of the children of Israel murmured against Moses and against Aaron, saying, Ye have killed the people of the LORD. 

    Here is a sad commentary of mankind! Upon seeing God judge others, instead of fearing God, and recognizing their own sin, of which they ought to repent, they turned upon the men of God, men God himself had chosen and blamed them for what God had done. Inviting upon themselves they same judgment upon which they were complaining about. Let us, therefore, learn from these, humble ourselves, recognizing our own sin, and repenting from them by the power of Jesus Christ, and separate ourselves from those that separate themselves from God, even while they proclaim themselves of God while doing that which God hates. Selah [Think on this.] Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s Reading is Numbers 16:1-50, John 21:1-25, Psalm 17:1-15

Tomorrow’s Reading plan is Numbers 17:1-18:32, 1 Corinthians 1:1-31, Psalm 18:1-12

So Send I You

 

Today's verse is John 20:21

Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you. 

    Once we have accepted the gift that Jesus offers us; immediately, he gives us a charge: We are to proclaim to all what he has done for us, he will also do for them. But as the world did not, does not accept him, it is highly likely that they will not accept us as well. So as he has been sent into the world, to be accepted by some, rejected by others, even unto the Cross, so also we can expect the same. But as that may be true, consider this promise, “The Lord is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup:/Thou maintainest my lot.” As Jesus did not act of his own, nor except for a brief period on the Cross was he ever alone, even so, we are not alone, and he is ever with us, and while some of our present circumstances may seem uncertain, we can always be certain in him, and secure in the knowledge that he will never leave nor forsake us. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s Reading is Numbers 15:1-41, John 20:1-31, Psalm 16:1-11

Tomorrow’s Reading plan is Numbers 16:1-50, John 21:1-25, Psalm 17:1-15

Is That Obstacle Too Big?

 

Todays verse is Numbers 14:8-9

     If the LORD delight in us, then he will bring us into this land, and give it us; a land which floweth with milk and honey. 

     Only rebel not ye against the LORD, neither fear ye the people of the land; for they are bread for us: their defence is departed from them, and the LORD is with us: fear them not

    Has God made you a promise? Has he shown you the direction you must go? Marvel not that you find in that direction an obstacle too large for you to handle, for it will be there to test you. Will you see it and fear? Causing you turn back from your God? Or instead, will you trust in the Lord your God, having seen some of what he is able to do? Know now, that whatever obstacle you face, it is not there for you to conquer. It is there, that you might see how God will overcome it. You do not face it alone, you must not face it on your own, but you must trust in your God with all of your heart, acknowledging him in all your ways, and as he has directed you, so will he do it. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s Reading is Numbers 14:1-45, John 19:17-42, Psalm 14:1-15:5

Tomorrow’s Reading plan is Numbers 15:1-41, John 20:1-31, Psalm 16:1-11

Can It Be Done, Or Can't It

 

Today's verse is Numbers 13:30-31

     And Caleb stilled the people before Moses, and said, Let us go up at once, and possess it; for we are well able to overcome it. 

     But the men that went up with him said, We be not able to go up against the people; for they are stronger than we.

Is there something that God has directed you to do? Is it something that appears too hard, possibly too painful for you to do, or bare? As our Saviour has said, “for without me ye can do nothing.” So if you attempt to do it on your own, It is. But anything done by our own strength is an abomination to a Most Holy God. God is not asking you to do this thing alone. In Fact, He is asking you to allow him to do it through you. Consider what Paul testified, “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” Then also consider what Jesus has done for you. Is he Worthy? Compared to what Jesus has done for you, Is it really unreasonable for him to ask this of you? So surrender to him, keep your eyes upon him, and the Joy he has set before you, and as you do this, he will amaze you at what he does through and around you. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s Reading is Numbers 13:1-33, John 18:25-19:16, Psalm 13:1-6

Tomorrow’s Reading plan is Numbers 14:1-45, John 19:17-42, Psalm 14:1-15:5

Discontentment

 

Today's verse is Numbers 11:10

Then Moses heard the people weep throughout their families, every man in the door of his tent: and the anger of the LORD was kindled greatly; Moses also was displeased.

   Today, consider all that your God has done for you, and do not as the Children of Israel here. God brought them out of oppression, he provided for them daily, their clothes, even their shoes did not wear out, he gave them clear guidance of when and where to camp, he gave them the law, that they may know how to treat each other as well as how to approach God, yet they were not satisfied. Paul has testified to us: “Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.” Do you not like the conditions that you find yourself in? Take care, and know that God is God, and first be thankful you are not in a worse state, then examine yourself and see if you have invited the problems you face, ready to repent, but if not that, then know that God has a purpose, and if you are patient you shall find yourself amazed at the Glory of God that loves you. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s Reading is Numbers 11:1-12:16, John 18:1-24, Psalm 11:1-12:8

Monday’s Reading plan is Numbers 13:1-33, John 18:25-19:16, Psalm 13:1-6

The Pride Of The Wicked

 

Today's verse is Psalm 10:6

     He hath said in his heart, I shall not be moved:

      For I shall never be in adversity.

    Such is the thought of the one that knows not God. Even as we read the prayer of the Lord Jesus, who acknowledged that the world in which we live hates us, for they hate the one we serve, they proclaim themselves above adversity, and free of all strife, not knowing that as they walk contrary to the God of Love, they heap unto themselves wrath from the same, for as we learn in Hebrews, Love must correct her own, of which they have no part. Therefore, having no part in Love, their own ways shall consume them as they fall to their own devises, unless the Lord himself cuts short their ways. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s Reading is Numbers 10:1-36, John 17:1-26, Psalm 10:1-18

Tomorrow’s Reading plan is Numbers 11:1-12:16, John 18:1-24, Psalm 11:1-12:8