Patience And Faith

 

Today's verse is Revelation 13:10

He that leadeth into captivity shall go into captivity: he that killeth with the sword must be killed with the sword. Here is the patience and the faith of the saints.

    “Here is the patience and the faith of the saints.” I do not believe this is referring just to the karmic prediction in the first portion of this verse, but rather to all the villainy and wickedness that will be prevalent throughout the world, such as never before seen. Yet has not God declared He is now the ruler over all the Earth? What is the purpose of the Law? Is it not to show us our guilt? So too this forty and two months, is to stop the mouths of those that would say they are righteous of their own accord, and still God is on the Throne. The just shall live by his faith. And the forty-two months shall come to an end, and the initial Judgment shall begin, and all that have rejected God shall be removed from the face of the earth, and God’s kingdom will be set up upon the Earth. Will you be there? Selah [Think on that!] Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Ezekiel 26:1-27:36, Revelation 13:1-10, Job 36:13-23

Tomorrow’s reading will be Ezekiel 28:1-29:21, Revelation 13:11-14:13, Job 36:24-33

Beginnings!

 

Today's verse is Revelation 11:15

And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever. 

    The time is now, as of the blowing of the seventh trumpet God has claimed all of the kingdoms of the World. The great tribulation has not yet been concluded. The vial judgments have yet to be poured, but as America’s beginning is counted by the signing of the Declaration of Independence, so the Beginning of the Kingdom of Christ is counted from the sounding of the seventh trumpet. The third woe has only just begun. It also has no declared end. So, what a contrast, those that are redeemed, begin their rejoicing in earnest, but those that have rebelled against their maker have only everlasting lament to look forward to. Choose now, for then, it will most likely be too late, for shortly after this that wicked one will begin his second to last stand, and all will have to declare their side openly. Each side imposing upon the other dire consequences for their stand, but if you stand against God, that consequence shall be eternal. Selah [Consider well, your response.] Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Ezekiel 24:1-25:17, Revelation 11:15-12:17, Job 36:1-12

Monday’s reading will be Ezekiel 26:1-27:36, Revelation 13:1-10, Job 36:13-23

The Most Important Question.

 

Today's verse is Job 35:10

     But none saith, Where is God my maker,

      Who giveth songs in the night;

    Are you Oppressed? Or are you the Oppressor? It is a common thing today to paint any and all as the victim. Solomon has declared that both the oppressed, and the oppressor have one thing in common: They have no comforter! Yet God himself has called out and given invitation to all that are distressed: that if they will call upon him, he will deliver them out of all their troubles. Another testifies that there is none righteous, there is none that seeketh after God, Yet God has promised that through the Cross of Jesus Christ, he will draw all men unto him. So where are you in all of this? Have you rejected his call, or will you accept it, and find the Joy that he provides even in the deepest night? Selah [Consider your response.] Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Ezekiel 23:1-49, Revelation 11:1-14, Job 35:9-16

Tomorrow’s reading will be Ezekiel 24:1-25:17, Revelation 11:15-12:17, Job 36:1-12

The Time Has Been Set

 

Today's verse is Revelation 10:6

And sware by him that liveth for ever and ever, who created heaven, and the things that therein are, and the earth, and the things that therein are, and the sea, and the things which are therein, that there should be time no longer: 

    For each of the promises God has made, he has set forth the time that it should be fulfilled, and some that give warning of the coming judgment we may be seeing fulfilled. So take heart, seek the sheltering arms of the God who died for you, and be faithful to him, if he should call upon you to do the same, for his name’s sake. For we know that He will never leave, nor forsake, those that are his, which he has claimed by the Blood of Jesus Christ, his Son. So, by the power of his Spirit, let us stand, declaring his Righteousness, by word and deed, and see how many we can bring into his Kingdom with us. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Ezekiel 21:1-22:31, Revelation 10:1-11, Job 35:1-8

Tomorrow’s reading will be Ezekiel 23:1-49, Revelation 11:1-14, Job 35:9-16

A Choice To Be Made, Based Upon God's Promise

 

Today's verse is Ezekiel 20:38

And I will purge out from among you the rebels, and them that transgress against me: I will bring them forth out of the country where they sojourn, and they shall not enter into the land of Israel: and ye shall know that I am the LORD. 

    First and foremost, know that this promise is to Israel. God will destroy the rebels of Israel and will bring forth those that are faithful to him, back into the Land that he had promised them. That all might know that he is the Lord. That is that he is God. That he is Jehovah. That he is the I Am. Yet, Jesus tells us that he will judge the Nations in the end, that he will separate the sheep from the goats and will destroy all that oppose him and refuse to follow his way. Here is my question to you? How do you wish to know that God is the Lord? Would you rather know his Goodness? Or his Wrath? This is your, yea, our choice. Jesus said we can fall upon him and be broken, or He will fall upon us, and therefore be ground to powder. In the last two years we have already but a taste of his wrath, let us repent and turn to him, lest we see his destruction in full, as he will do to all that refuse him. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Ezekiel 19:1-20:49, Revelation 9:1-21, Job 34:31-37

Tomorrow’s reading will be Ezekiel 21:1-22:31, Revelation 10:1-11, Job 35:1-8

Even In Judgment, God Is Merciful

 

Today's verse is Revelation 7:14

And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. 

    Truly Judgment is not only near, but it is upon us. Yet, it is clear that this great tribulation spoke of here is not yet. So, consider what we find here, and also what God said to Ezekiel: Have I any pleasure at all that the wicked should die? saith the Lord God: and not that he should return from his ways, and live? Here is the Goodness of God, that he is willing to redeem the wicked, if the wicked should turn from his wicked ways. We have already seen but a fraction of God’s judgment, should we not then fear, and repent, and turn unto him and his ways, perhaps he will spare. Yet, consider, this great multitude in Revelation. Many repented, yet the judgment continues. Why? because the cleansing has not yet been completed, and the wickedness of the wicked, of those that will not repent allows God to shew his power, and great wrath, that all may Know that God is God. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Ezekiel 17:1-18:32, Revelation 7:9-8:13, Job 34:16-30

Tomorrow’s reading will be Ezekiel 19:1-20:49, Revelation 9:1-21, Job 34:31-37

God Keeps His Own

 

Today's verse is Revelation 7:3

Saying, Hurt not the earth, neither the sea, nor the trees, till we have sealed the servants of our God in their foreheads. 

    In Ezekiel we witnessed God direct those that sigh, that is, are inwardly hurt by the wickedness about them, to be marked, before God sent his judgment upon those that did the wickedness. Here again we see God placing a mark, or seal upon those that are to be spared, or not touched by his judgment. We are told in another place that God knows how to deliver his own when he makes his displeasure known, because of them them despise him. So, Today, amidst all the turmoil that we see, place your Trust in the God that made heaven and earth, and seek out his Righteousness provided to us through Jesus Christ his Son. Then as he spared Lot, from the destruction of Sodom, and brought Israel out of Egypt, or lifted up Daniel in Babylon, not to forget his protection of Jeremiah, so too will he spare you, from his coming wrath. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Ezekiel 16:1-63, Revelation 6:1-7:8, Job 34:1-15

Monday’s reading will be Ezekiel 17:1-18:32, Revelation 7:9-8:13, Job 34:16-30

A Reason For Not Understanding Scripture

 

Today's verse is Ezekiel 14:3

Son of man, these men have set up their idols in their heart, and put the stumblingblock of their iniquity before their face: should I be inquired of at all by them? 

    A week or two ago, I watched a video titled, “Why I am an Atheist.” Among the reasons he listed is answered by the immediate context of this verse. He had reasoned that because the Bible is the standard, and the source of how we can know God, and how to please him, and how hard it is to understand, that God cannot truly be that loving God he says he is. Understand this now, God does not owe any of us anything, let alone a way that we can be forgiven. Yet he has provided us a way. Consider this verse, taken from Romans, and is considered by many to be the first steppingstone of the Romans Road. As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:  To me it is very easy to understand and seems to be very clear. Yet, in showing it to others, they did not give any indication that they did understand it. The reason, they are not yet willing to admit that God is God, they want their own way, they are not ready to abandon their false gods. Why should God force them? What of you, are you ready, did you understand that verse from Romans? If so, will you seek out more? Do you want to know what God has done for you? He has promised: Seek, and ye shall find. Selah [Consider well, what you will do.] Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Ezekiel 14:1-15:8, Revelation 5:1-14, Job 33:29-33

Tomorrow’s reading will be Ezekiel 16:1-63, Revelation 6:1-7:8, Job 34:1-15

God Does See, And He Will Act!

 

Today's verse is Ezekiel 13:22-23

     Because with lies ye have made the heart of the righteous sad, whom I have not made sad; and strengthened the hands of the wicked, that he should not return from his wicked way, †by promising him life: 

     Therefore ye shall see no more vanity, nor divine divinations: for I will deliver my people out of your hand: and ye shall know that I am the LORD.

    As it was then, is it not so now? Do not those that despise the way of the Lord, fill their mouths with lies, night and day? Do they not think in their hearts, that no one will call them to account? However, even here, we see that God does see, and that God will act, and he will act is such a fashion that all will know, and cannot deny that God is God, the Creator of Heaven and Earth, and all that are therein! So, keep your eyes open, be patient, that is, wait on God, warn those that will hear, do as he has commanded, and see what God will do! For what he does will leave no doubt of who is truly in control. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Ezekiel 12:1-13:23, Revelation 3:14-4:11, Job 33:19-28

Tomorrow’s reading will be Ezekiel 14:1-15:8, Revelations 5:1-14, Job 33:29-33

Will You Be Marked/ Spared?

 

Today's verse is Ezekiel 9:4

And the LORD said unto him, Go through the midst of the city, through the midst of Jerusalem, and oset a mark upon the foreheads of the men that sigh and that cry for all the abominations that be done in the midst thereof. 

    Today, do you sigh because the values outlined in the Word of God are ignored? Does it pain you that babies are killed even before they are born? What of the rampant immorality that is praised and counted as normal and wholesome? Or the thefts that are allowed, because they are just misunderstood, or even worse, they are just taking what is due them? How easy is to to find someone that will tell you the truth, that will call what God hates an abomination? If so, as it was in Ezekiel’s day, so it is today, God sees, God takes notice, and you will escape the worst of his Wrath. Now, to escape his wrath altogether, one must not just sigh, but repent, and recognize what Jesus Christ as already done for you, having paid the price for your sin, and risen again to receive all that will come to him into his Glory. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Ezekiel 9:1-11:25, Revelation 3:1-13, Job 33:8-18

Tomorrow’s reading will be Ezekiel 12:1-13:23, Revelation 3:14-4:11, Job 33:19-28

The Wrath Of God

 

Today's verse is Ezekiel 6:7

And the slain shall fall in the midst of you, and ye shall know that I am the LORD.

    What if God, willing to shew his wrath, and to make his power known, endured with much longsuffering the vessels of wrath fitted to destruction: Now, believe it or not, you see before you the number one reason one will say he is an Atheist. That God cannot be all Good, and all Powerful, or all Knowing. They see the Judgment of God, and refuse to consider it righteous judgment, but evil and only evil, because in doing this, and denying God, they hope to escape his wrath, but instead they only increase it. Yet, God has made a way to escape his wrath, and that way is full of wonder. Consider the anger of those those that deny God, and how when God was with us, all we, as them rejected him, and beat him, and killed him, hoping to gain freedom from him. Yet, God, knowing our hate for him, used this our wickedness, as the means that we can come to him, Forgiven. Our debt paid in full. Because, Jesus Christ, died upon the Cross we put him on and by this he paid the price we owe God in full. So which form of Judgment do you want? Will you remain one of the vessels fitted to destruction? Or will you accept God’s offer of Forgiveness through Jesus Christ his Son. Selah [Think carefully on this.] Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Ezekiel 6:1-8:18, Revelation 2:12-29, Job 33:1-7

Tomorrow’s reading will be Ezekiel 9:1-11:25, Revelation 3:1-13, Job 33:8-18

Are You Willing To Live For Christ?

 

Today's verse is Revelation 2:10

Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life. 

    What I have to say today, be hard. But consider the One that asks it of us, even Jesus Christ who died upon the Cross, and rose again the third day. He has the power over death, and the power of Life, even life everlasting. Do you care for your life? Give it to him. Is it possible that you might die for His Name’s sake? Do not hesitate! Did he not die for you? We very well may be entering days which the Truth will not be welcome, even so, such days are already upon us. Be Bold, and proclaim the Righteousness of Jesus Christ, be not afraid to stand for him, for he will not leave nor forsake his own, and as we see in this verse will reward those that are faithful, even faithful unto death. (Or name calling, or cancellation, or job loss, or whatever else might lead to death) Is he not worthy? Selah [Think on this!] Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Ezekiel 3:16-5:17, Revelation 2:1-11, Job 32:11-22

Tomorrow’s reading will be Ezekiel 6:1-8:18, Revelation 2:12-29, Job 33:1-7

Be Bold!

 

Today's verse is Ezekiel 2:6

And thou, son of man, be not afraid of them, neither be afraid of their words, though briers and thorns be with thee, and thou dost dwell among scorpions: be not afraid of their words, nor be dismayed at their looks, though they be a rebellious house. 

    When the wicked rise up, when the wicked have the power, what power they have has been allowed of God, and God’s servants need to fear God, and not them. As Ezekiel was not to fear the condemnation of those that have turned against God, so also should we not fear those that are also so mined. We do not know whom God may touch; we do not know whom have so harden their heart that they cannot be convinced. Yet, if we do not give warning, God will require their blood from us. So, fear not the rebuke of the wicked, even if it comes bringing real consequences with it, for God has promised to be with us, and more so, the consequences of being against him are more dire. So, remain with God, and he will stay with you, as you give warning to those that will not hear. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Ezekiel 1:1-3:15, Revelation 1:1-20, Job 32:1-10

Tomorrow’s reading will be Ezekiel 3:16-5:17, Revelation 2:1-11, Job 32:11-22

Do You See?

 

Today's verse is Malachi 3:5

     And I will come near to you to judgment;

    And I will be a swift witness

    Against the sorcerers, and against the adulterers, and against false swearers,

    And against those that oppress the hireling in his wages,

    The widow, and the fatherless,

    And that turn aside the stranger from his right, and fear not me,

    Saith the LORD of hosts.

.    If you are wondering what is happening today, just read the verse above. For if you have eyes to see, you can see every single one of those sins are present and in abundance today, but not only so, but the natural result of those sins is also easy to see, and the destruction that comes from these things is not far off. So, what is to be done? Consider what Malachi says just eleven verses later (but do not forget those that come between) Then they that feared the Lord spake often one to another: /And the Lord hearkened, and heard it, / And a book of remembrance was written before him/ For them that feared the Lord, and that thought upon his name. It is without a doubt, that a time of judgment is upon us, so what should those that fear God do? Seek out others that fear God, and magnify him, (and when possible, warn those that will listen) But God, your Savior, has promised, and as promised will hear, and will remember you, and will spare you as he spared Noah, and as he spared Lot, and you will see, as he brings righteousness back into the Land. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Malachi 2:10-4:6, Acts 28:1-31, Job 31:23-40

Tomorrow’s reading will be Ezekiel 1:1-3:15, Revelation 1:1-20, Job 32:1-10

Whom Should We Trust?

 

Today's verse is Acts 27:11

Nevertheless the centurion believed the master and the owner of the ship, more than those things which were spoken by Paul. 

    Is this not a normal thing? To believe those that seem to have knowledge, and are considered experts in their field? Now it is evident, that the knowledge of Paul came not fully of common sense (that is from a layman’s general experience) but from some sort of revelation from God. Yet, as is customary even today, the expert was believed over the messenger from God. Therefore, ignoring the warning, the leadership brought all into danger, which could have been avoided. So, let us consider, who knows more? God that created all, and has all knowledge, not only of the past and present, but even from the beginning, of all that will come to pass? Or the man who has had much learning and experience? Let us, therefore, take council from Solomon, the wisest man to have ever lived when he told his son to trust the Lord with all thy heart, and lean not to our own understanding. For truly, with our limited knowledge, what do we truly understand. Yet, if we trust him that made all, he promises to make the simple wise. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Malachi 1:1-29: Acts 27:1-44, Job 31:9-22

Tomorrow’s reading will be Malachi 2:10-4:6, Acts 28:1-31, Job 31:23-40

Jesus Experiences What We Do

 

Today's verse is Acts 26:15

And I said, Who art thou, Lord? And he said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest. 

    In another place, Jesus says, “I will never leave, nor forsake thee,” and in another Jesus testifies that what is done to one of the least of his followers, is done to him. What can we take from these things? If we belong to Jesus Christ, having been forgiven by His death upon the Cross, whatever we experience, good or bad, he experiences as well. He knows our joys, but he knows our pain as well, and none of these things will he suffer in vain, and if he does not suffer in vain, neither shall we! Are you suffering today? Trust your Savior! For when all of this passes, you will be able to look back and see that he had been carrying you through it all. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Zechariah 12:1-14:21, Acts 26:1-32, Job 31:1-8

Tomorrow’s reading will be Malachi 1:1-29: Acts 27:1-44, Job 31:9-22

Not All Is As It Seems

 

Today's verse is Acts 25:7

And when he was come, the Jews which came down from Jerusalem stood round about, and laid many and grievous complaints against Paul, which they could not prove. 

    I do believe that when Paul said “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me[.]” it was in part this period of his life that he was speaking about. He was condemned for preaching the Gospel of Christ, and though those that were in Power knew he was innocent, they for political reasons left him confined, for their own pleasure. Yet, if we consider the Promise that God made to Paul, that he would testify before Caesar, we can see God moving behind the scenes to bring Paul before Caesar’s judgment seat. So whether you are currently Prosperous, or as Paul is here abased, know that the Lord your God, that redeemed you from your sin through Jesus Christ has not forgotten you, but is working in you to perform his will for you, and he will Glorify his Name in you. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Zechariah 10:1-11:17, Acts 25:1-27, Job 30:16-31

[edited]Monday’s reading will be Zechariah 12:1-14:21, Acts 26:1-32, Job 31:1-8 

The Ways OF God

 

Today's verse is Zechariah 8:16-17

     These are the things that ye shall do; Speak ye every man the truth to his neighbour; execute the judgment of truth and peace in your gates: 

     And let none of you imagine evil in your hearts against his neighbour; and love no false oath: for all these are things that I hate, saith the LORD.

    Yesterday, we saw Men with hate swear to their own hurt if they did not destroy another, thinking they were doing God a service. Yet, today, we see what God wants of us, do you see the contrast? Truth and Righteousness are to prevail, no one is to be judged according to lies of others, that they might gain from their neighbors' downfall. Peace among men is the way of God, and if a man is to be judged, he is to be judged by truth, and by righteousness established by God’s Word. Selah (Consider this.) Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Zechariah 8:1-9:17, Acts 23:23-24:27, Job 30:1-15

Tomorrow’s reading will be Zechariah 10:1-11:17, Acts 25:1-27, Job 30:16-31

Religion Working Against God

 

Today's verse is Acts 23:12

    And when it was day, certain of the Jews banded together, and bound themselves under a curse, saying that they would neither eat nor drink till they had killed Paul. 

    These men, angry at the Testimony of Paul, rejecting God’s Word, thought they were doing God a service, even as they plotted against the promise God made to Paul. Whose Oath do you think will prevail? In failing, did they keep their oath? Or did they sin in this too? Such is the Religion of Men, and it indeed does lead to violence, often against God himself. Of a truth, God does not need us to fight his battles, but sometimes he allows us to participate, so still yourself, and seek his face, and keep his ways, and he shall keep his promises. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Zechariah 6:1-7:14, Acts 22:22-23:22, Job 29:13-25

Tomorrow’s reading will be Zechariah 8:1-9:17, Acts 23:23-24:27, Job 30:1-15

What To Say

 

Today's verse is Acts 22:15

For thou shalt be his witness unto all men of what thou hast seen and heard. 

It is a common thing, to be afraid to speak to another about what Jesus has done for them, For what shall I say? Yet, as the Lord has commanded Paul, so also does he command us. What shall we say? We tell them of what Jesus did for us, no more, nor less! What have you experienced in Jesus Christ, since you have come to him, what has he asked of you? What has he given you? How has he supplied you? How has he lifted you up on a hard day? And above all these things, How has he Redeemed you from your sin? These are the things that need to be said, and that others need to hear. Some will refuse to hear, let them go, God’s Word will not return to him Void, but others will rejoice, and be glad for what you tell them, for they have been seeking such news, and when they turn to the one that saved you, they also shall be redeemed, and will rejoice with you. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Zechariah 3:1-5:11, Acts 21:27-22:21, Job 29:1-12

Tomorrow’s reading will be Zechariah 6:1-7:14, Acts 22:22-23:22, Job 29:13-25

What To Think Of In The New Year

 

Today's verse is Acts 21:13

Then Paul answered, What mean ye to weep and to break mine heart? for I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus. 

    Happy New Year. Now consider Paul, He had earlier testified that he believed that God was sending him to Jerusalem, even knowing that he would see trouble there. So further confirmation of the trouble did not move him, but he remained faithful to the direction that he believed God had set for him, regardless of what it might cost him. Paul, had counted the cost, and he found that his God was worthy of any price, What of you? What is the message of the Gospel worth to you? What is the worth of a single soul to hear your message (what God has done for you) that that soul by your testimony might be saved? What debt do you count yourself to owe to God for what Jesus had done for you on the Cross? These are the things that we must consider for this next year, for the enemies of the Gospel are at the doorstep, fighting to destroy any resemblance of the Righteousness of God in their lives, yet we know that God may just spare some of them, even as he destroys the rest, if we but testify of his Greatness in fear of his Wrath. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Zechariah 1:1-2:13, Acts 21:1-26, Job 28:12-28

Tomorrow’s reading will be Zechariah 3:1-5:11, Acts 21:27-22:21, Job 29:1-12