Unpleasant Events

 

Today's verse is 2 Chronicles 10:15

So the king hearkened not unto the people: for the cause was of God, that the LORD might perform his word, which he spake by the hand of Ahijah the Shilonite to Jeroboam the son of Nebat. 

  What did you not like what happened? Does all seem to be contrary to your plans? Remember, Solomon, wise as he was, allowed his wives to turn him from serving solely the Lord his God, so God did as he had said and split the Kingdom of Israel. So examine yourself, are your plans truly God’s? or are they yours? What place does God have in what you are doing? The thing that happened did not surprise God, in fact as here, he very well may have brought it about. So first, give God the Glory, do not be bitter, but rather be thankful, and reconsider your ways, and if you choose to then follow God, you will find that where he leads you is far better than you could ever have managed on your own. Selah [Think on this.] Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s Reading is 2 Chronicles 9:1-10:19, Titus 2:1-8, Psalm 95:1-11

Monday’s Reading plan is 2 Chronicles 11:1-13:22, Titus 2:9-15, Psalm 96:1-13

God Hears, God Sees!

 

Today's verse is Psalm 94:9

     He that planted the ear, shall he not hear?

      He that formed the eye, shall he not see?

   I watched the news last night, and my heart was grieved, and as many have asked, “How long shall God let this go on?” or even, “How even can God let this happen?” Know now, that what we see is the most common form of God’s judgment, for what you sow, that shall ye reap, reaping the direct and natural result of the sins you and those around you have lusted for. Some may say, those are not my sins; did you warn? did you speak out? Or did you remain silent, fearing the anger of those that know not God? The watchman that does not warn is also guilty! But God does see, God does hear, and in due course God will act! Remember my God your promises, and know that our time is short, and let the time of those that hate your ways be shortened. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s Reading is 2 Chronicles 6:12-8:18, Titus 1:10-16, Psalm 94:1-23

Tomorrow’s Reading plan is 2 Chronicles 9:1-10:19, Titus 2:1-8, Psalm 95:1-11

The Wicked Have Their Day?

 

Today's verse is Psalm 92:7

     When the wicked spring as the grass,

      And when all the workers of iniquity do flourish;

      It is that they shall be destroyed for ever:

   As we learned earlier, The Most High God only doeth wondrous things, and we see here that when the wicked flourish, it is but their wickedness being filled to the full. Our God is a merciful and longsuffering God, giving all the opportunity to repent till the last moment, but when that moment arrives, unless a promise has been given, destruction will be complete, and it will be a marvel to behold. So look up, and know your God reigns. Trust in him, remain faithful to him, whatever danger the wicked may threaten, Give honor to whom it is due, but all the Glory goes to God. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s Reading is 2 Chronicles 4:1-6:11, Titus 1:5-9, Psalm 92:1-93:5

Tomorrow’s Reading plan is 2 Chronicles 6:12-8:18, Titus 1:10-16, Psalm 94:1-23

To Love God, And To Know His Name

 

Today's verse is Psalm 91:14

     Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him:

      I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.

   As we look about us, even as we search the scriptures, we find that it is an easy thing to set our affections on even the vainest of things, before we even consider the Lord our God, whom we have loved at one time or another. But only in him will we be established, and in him we will find strength, not to mention, by him we shall be delivered from whatever trouble or turmoil the world has decided to create for us today. And here I find the reason that I have been asking my God to teach me his Name. Let us not forget that there is a reward for trusting in the Lord our God, whatever might appear to be coming our way. Selah [Think on these things.] Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s Reading is 2 Chronicles 1:1-3:17, Titus 1:1-4, Psalm 91:1-16

Tomorrow’s Reading plan is 2 Chronicles 4:1-6:11, Titus 1:5-9, Psalm 92, 1-93:5

God's Purpose In You Will Be Accomplished

 

Today's verse is 1 Chronicles 28:20

And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and of good courage, and do it: fear not, nor be dismayed: for the LORD God, even my God, will be with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until thou hast finished all the work for the service of the house of the LORD. 

 What has God, even the Creator of Heaven and all that in it is, and the Earth, and all that in it, has purposed for you to do? Do you know? As he recorded in his Word, he has not told every one their purpose, but each has fulfilled the purpose God has set for them. So seek him, trust him above all, and as David admonished Solomon, Be strong and of good courage, for as sure as God is God, he will accomplish his purpose in thee and as Moses prayed, so will it be done.

  And let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us:

And establish thou the work of our hands upon us;

Yea, the work of our hands establish thou it.  

Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s Reading is 1 Chronicles 28:1-29:2, 2 Timothy 4:9-22, Psalm 90:1-17

Tomorrow’s Reading plan is 2 Chronicles 1:1-3:17, Titus 1:1-4, Psalm 91:1-16

Looking For That Day

 

Today's verse is 2 Timothy 4:8

Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.

   Paul, tells us that there is a reward for all that love the appearing of Jesus Christ. John, tells us that those that hope to see Jesus in that day purifies himself, even as Christ is pure. Why? Because we know when he comes back, he comes to Judge. He comes to set right all that is wrong. To punish those that have set themselves against him, and to reward all those that have trusted in him. And all this will be done according to the things we have done (our works.) So we have a reason to Fear, and a reason to Hope, For he will not come back when all will rejoice to see him, but when most will curse that day. So Today, let us rejoice, and remember to be faithful, for in a truth, He will Return. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s Reading is 1 Chronicles 26:1-27:34, 2 Timothy 4:1-8, Psalm 89:23-52

Monday’s Reading plan is 1 Chronicles 28:1-29:2, 2 Timothy 4:9-22, Psalm 90:1-17

Our Faith Is Not Blind!

 

Today's verse is 2 Timothy 3:16-17

     All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 

     That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.

  Today, I wish to declare my trust in God’s Word, upon which is the foundation for my hope of Salvation, which is based as we learn elsewhere, on two immutable facts: That God cannot lie, and that he has made us a promise! Now, true, there are statements made in scripture that appear to contradict, I do not understand such, but this I know, every part of scripture that I have been able to test, I have found to be faithful and true, so on that basis, I will count all scripture true and faithful, till proven otherwise, nor will I accept apparent proof immediately, for I have found that my understanding is limited, and such things are easy to misunderstand. And thus far, every time understanding has come, has shown God's Word to be true. Remember, by definition, God is always right, and infallible, and faithful, and in him we can trust. So come taste and see that God is Good. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s Reading is 1 Chronicles 24:1-25:31, 2 Timothy 3:10-17, Psalm 89:1-22

Tomorrow’s Reading plan is 1 Chronicles 26:1-27:34, 2 Timothy 4:1-8, Psalm 89:23-52

A Christian In A Dark Place

 

Today's verse is Psalm 88:13

     Shall thy wonders be known in the dark?

      And thy righteousness in the land of forgetfulness?

  The man that wrote this psalm is describing a dark place, a place that the presence of the Lord is not readily apparent. Yet, the writer is one that yearns for that presence, and is begging for it. The questions above are rhetorical, the answer being obvious, for who can see in the dark? Or, what good is a righteousness that has been forgotten? The writer is asking for God to allow him to once again be a representative for the God he loves. As one that has suffered the circumstances of this Psalm, it is not a place to be envied. But here is Hope, Our God does nothing in vain, and he works all things together for good that love him. If you find yourself suffering as does this Psalmist, know your God is closer than you think, for he has promised you, that he would never leave nor forsake you, and in due time, he will lift you up, restoring the Joy of you Salvation, that not only you, but others may see his Grace and Mercy. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s Reading is 1 Chronicles 23:1-32, 2 Timothy 3:1-9, Psalm 88:1-18

Tomorrow’s Reading plan is 1 Chronicles 24:1-25:31, 2 Timothy 3:10-17, Psalm 89:1-22

Unhealthy Fear?

 

Today's verse is 1 Chronicles 21:30

But David could not go before it to inquire of God: for he was afraid because of the sword of the angel of the LORD.

   There are many types of fear that may come upon us; some reasonable, some unreasonable, some healthy, many unhealthy. To my thinking, the fear listed here appears to be reasonable, but unhealthy. David, the very one that said, “I was glad when they said unto me, ‘Let us go unto the house of the Lord.’” As listed here, was now afraid of doing that very thing. His solution? The preparation of the building of the temple, which his son Solomon, was to build. We have all sinned, and if we belong to Christ, as David does, we all suffer correction, Judge ye, was David’s reaction the right one? How should you respond if you find yourself in a similar situation? Selah [Meditate on this.] Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s Reading is 1 Chronicles 21:1-22:19, 2 Timothy 2:14-26, Psalm 86:1-87:7

Tomorrow’s Reading plan is 1 Chronicles 23:1-32, 2 Timothy 3:1-9, Psalm 88:1-18

Revival, Or Judgment?

 

Today's verse is Psalm 85:3-4

     Thou hast taken away all thy wrath:

      Thou hast turned thyself from the fierceness of thine anger.

     Turn us, O God of our salvation,

      And cause thine anger toward us to cease.

   I believe in truth, that the World is in a crossroad. Will God do as these verses that I have presented, or is the judgment listed in the Book of Revelation due? I believe, my Nation, The United States of America, is the bellwether. Will the Truth prevail over the lies? Currently those that have the reigns, appear to hate the Country, and seek to destroy it. Perversely, it will be chiefly (but not solely) for their sin, that the nation would be destroyed. So those of us that Love Truth, seek the Righteousness found in Jesus Christ, and by this stand against the wickedness born of lies, and as much as we seek His Return, perhaps he will delay his Judgment for another season. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s Reading is 1 Chronicles 18:1-20:8, 2 Timothy 2:1-13, Psalm 85:1-13

Tomorrow’s Reading plan is 1 Chronicles 21:1-22:19, 2 Timothy 2:14-26, Psalm 86:1-87:7

Purpose To Seek Your God

 

Today's verse is 1 Chronicles 16:11

     Seek the LORD and his strength,

      Seek his face continually.

  Truly we are a frail people and prone to error, and if we do not purpose ourselves to seek God in all that we do, we will find that yesterday we had turned our back to him, and today we are already doing the same. Today, now, Seek the Lord your God, and when you do so you will find that he is not hard to be found, and having found him, he will strengthen you, by means you have not considered, and he will lift you up on high, placing your feet on a firm path, so long as you “see” his face. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s Reading is 1 Chronicles 16:1-17:27, 2 Timothy 1:2-18, Psalm 84:1-12

Monday’s Reading plan is 1 Chronicles 18:1-20:8, 2 Timothy 2:1-13, Psalm 85:1-13

Mercy, Or Grace, To God's Enemies?

 

Today's verse is Psalm 83:16

     Fill their faces with shame;

      That they may seek thy name, O LORD.

   Here we see a contrast, which stands opposite of what Paul had said in Romans: “Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?” For the verse above is in the midst of what is known as a imprecatory psalm, a psalm that calls for judgment upon the writer’s enemies, or in this case Israel’s enemies, yet we see in this verse a hope that those that stand against God’s people, and therefore against God, might have a chance of redemption, by the very failure of their purpose. Now as Asaph prayed against the enemies of Israel, so too do I pray against the enemies of my Nation, the worst of which are not without, but within, seeking to destroy the contract they swore an oath to defend. Selah [Meditate, even better, Pray about this.] Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s Reading is 1 Chronicles 14:1-15:29, 2 Timothy 1:1-2, Psalm 83:1-18

Tomorrow’s Reading plan is 1 Chronicles 16:1-17:27, 2 Timothy 1:2-18, Psalm 84:1-12

What God Said, He Will Do

 

Today's verse is I Chronicles 12:23

And these are the numbers of the bands that were ready armed to the war, and came to David to Hebron, to turn the kingdom of Saul to him, according to the word of the LORD.

   Our God has given each of us many promises as Peter has recorded, that we might be fully equipped to live a godly life in a sinful world, at least some like David here has been given personal direction, and thus a personal promise, which is now seeing its fulfilment. Our God promises that if we seek him, that he will guide us, even personally, into the path and purpose he has for us, and as he kept his Word to David, we can be sure that he will keep his word to us. So choose once again today, to lay hold of all of the promises your God has given you, for he is faithful, even when we are not, and he will fulfill all that he had said. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s Reading is 1 Chronicles 12:1-13:14, 1 Timothy 6:11-21, Psalm 81:1-82:8

Tomorrow’s Reading plan is 1 Chronicles 14:1-15:29, 2 Timothy 1:1-2, Psalm 83:1-18

Is Repentance Needed?

 

Today's verse is Psalm 80:19

     Turn us again, O LORD God of hosts,

      Cause thy face to shine; and we shall be saved.

   When oppression is rampant, when all about is turmoil and strife: Look and see, is God remembered? Is God known among the people? Are is ways observed? If not, now is a good time to pray this prayer! Now is a good time to first examine ourselves, and see if there be any wicked way in us, and turn ourselves to the Great and merciful God for those that seek him, but for those that refuse him, he is terrible and fearsome, and even we that have found grace in his sight, should fear him. So, Turn us again, O Lord of hosts, Cause thy face to shine, and we shall be saved. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s Reading is 1 Chronicles 11:1-47, 1 Timothy 6:3-10, Psalm 80:1-10

Tomorrow’s Reading plan is 1 Chronicles 12:1-13:14, 1 Timothy 6:11-21, Psalm 81:1-82:8

Joy In Service [To The Lord Our God]

 

Today's verse is 1 Chronicles 9:27

And they lodged round about the house of God, because the charge was upon them, and the opening thereof every morning pertained to them.

   Consider also, “For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand./ I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God,/ Than to dwell in the tents of wickedness.” Often, I have heard this verse misquoted, which was done by an author which attributed the misquote to a fallen angel. But, here we see those that where truly charged to be doorkeeper of the house of God, and one of them, it so impressed, that he wrote a psalm about it. (Psalm 84) Whenever, however, we find occasion to serve the Lord our God, we will find that he provides us a joy in the labour, even as these men did. Selah [Meditate on this.] Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s Reading is 1 Chronicles 9:1-10:14, 1 Timothy 5:18-6:2, Psalm 79:1-13

Tomorrow’s Reading plan is 1 Chronicles 11:1-47, 1 Timothy 6:3-10, Psalm 80:1-10

When God Cannot Be Found

 

Today's verse is Psalm 78:60

     So that he forsook the tabernacle of Shiloh,

      The tent which he placed among men;

  Yesterday, we looked at how God spares his people, but sometimes, we that are his, attempt to leave him. At such times, he makes it appear that we have been successful, and when we think we are looking for him, we cannot find him, even where we know he should be found. At such times I will not tell you to fear not, even though I have found him then, to be right behind me, for there is much to fear, for while God does not punish his own, his discipline is severe, even your life my be in the balance. So whether you know you are in such a place, or just suspect it, it is a good time to repent; but, and if repentance cannot be found, ask for it, and he will hear, and in due time, he will show the way. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s Reading is 1 Chronicles 8:1-40, 1 Timothy 5:10-17, Psalm 78:53-72

Monday’s Reading plan is 1 Chronicles 9:1-10:14, 1 Timothy 5:18-6:2, Psalm 79:1-13

Spared From Judgment

 

Today's verse is Psalm 78:52

     But made his own people to go forth like sheep,

      And guided them in the wilderness like a flock.

  When the time of judgment is full, and the Judge of all the Earth begins his plagues, he remembers those that he has claimed, and spares them the worst of all that he does. Even above that, he gathers them together, and he leads them into a safe place, giving them a refuge from the storm he has set raging upon the Earth. So how do you know he has claimed you? Today, the knowledge is easy to determine, you only need to know whether or not you have trusted His Son for the redemption of your soul, by giving him your sin, and accepting his Righteousness, which he offers through his death, and made sure by his resurrection. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s Reading is 1 Chronicles 7:1-40, 1 Timothy 5:1-9, Psalm 78:30-52

Tomorrow’s Reading plan is 1 Chronicles 8:1-40, 1 Timothy 5:10-17, Psalm 78:53-72

Some Motivators

 

Today's verse is 1 Timothy 4:10

For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, specially of those that believe.

   Before handling this verse, the “therefore” mentioned here, I believe is referring back to the profitability of living a godly life, in contrast to the pleasures of sin for a season. So it is this that makes up at least a part of Paul’s motivation to face another day, to do what is necessary, even to suffer whatever the scorn of others might produce in objection to the message he proclaims which is born by his trust in God, and further motivated by God’s care for all that are lost, not just those that believe, but specially for those that believe. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s Reading is 1 Chronicles 6:1-81, 1 Timothy 4:6-16, Psalm 78:13-29

Tomorrow’s Reading plan is 1 Chronicles 7:1-40, 1 Timothy 5:1-9, Psalm 78:30-52

Forever Cast Down?

 

Today's verse is Psalm 77:7

     Will the Lord cast off for ever?

      And will he be favourable no more?

 After we have sinned (personally, or corporately, or even Nationally) and we have begun to reap what we have sown, if we are in any wise in our right minds, this is the thought we will have. For it is in such times when things are dark we lose sight of how God works in our lives. And before I go on: it is at such times that we can truly learn that God is to be feared! But it is also at such times we can go back and remember, how God has shown mercy and has been gracious, first through others as we search his Word, but also to us, if we have walked with him for some length of time. For we already have the answer to this question: The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord:/ And he delighteth in his way./ Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down:/ For the Lord upholdeth him with his hand. So Rejoice, and take refuge in his promises, and as you continue to seek him he shall bring you forth even stronger than you were before. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s Reading is 1 Chronicles 3:1-4:23, 1 Timothy 3:8-16, Psalm 77:1-20

Tomorrow’s Reading plan is 1 Chronicles 4:24-5:26, 1 Timothy 4:1-5, Psalm 78:1-12

God Is In Control

 

Today's verse is Psalm 75:7

     But God is the judge:

      He putteth down one, and setteth up another.

  The God that created Heaven and Earth is truly to be feared, Yea, Terrified of, and when we transgress, a price must be paid. We can be thankful if all of that price is covered by the blood of the Lamb of God, but at all times we must reap what we sow. What I do next, I do with great tribulation. Last week, my Pastor resigned as the Pastor of my church for an unnamed sin, confessing that he had sinned, and indicating that he was seeking to repent. To him I say, I forgive you. My God has given me a promise, and you have given me far more than a cup of cold water, and I choose to remember you for that. I accept your resignation. May your current sojourn in darkness be as short as possible.

Now as he has been put down, God is able, and is willing, to raise up another to shepherd us in representing our Savior. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s Reading is 1 Chronicles 2:1-55, 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Psalm 75:1-76:12

Monday’s Reading plan is 1 Chronicles 3:1-4:23, 1 Timothy 3:8-16, Psalm 77:1-20

Initially I had given my former Pastor's Name,  I ask all to forgive me of this indiscretion 

Is God Delaying?

 

Today's verse is Psalm 74:10

     O God, how long shall the adversary reproach?

      Shall the enemy blaspheme thy name for ever?

  Why the delay? Why does not God move now? Looking back in my own life, searching the scriptures, I find that when God delays there is always a purpose to it. Sometimes it is to fulfill judgment or correction, giving us an opportunity to learn, even possibly to see his sheltering hand as he guides us through the storm. Often his delay is allowing someone to repent, rather than to receive the full weight of his judgment. Remember, those that wait upon the Lord will renew their strength, so at such times exercise much patience, and if need be, long suffering, knowing that in due time (that is to say at the proper time) God shall show himself by removing those that refuse him. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s Reading is 1 Chronicles 1:1-54, 1 Timothy 2:1-15, Psalm 74:1-23

Tomorrow’s Reading plan is 1 Chronicles 2:1-55, 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Psalm 75:1-76:12