Pray

 

Today's verse is Mark 1:35

And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed. 

    Prayer, We have here an example of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, Yea, God himself praying, even beginning his day early, even very early, so that he could pray. If Jesus, himself, figured that he needed to pray, how can we, imperfect and frail that we are, think that we do not need, nor have time to pray? I have seen God answer prayer. I have had God confirm a request without giving any other answer. I have wondered about requests that I have been praying for years. I have been told not to pray for certain things anymore. So, in this day of turmoil and strife, set aside at the beginning of your day, and make your requests known to a Holy and Righteous God, and he will hear, and by his Word he will direct, and from time to time, he will comfort and correct, as he molds and conforms you to his will. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is 1 Kings 2:1-46, Mark 1:35-2:28, Proverbs 1:8-12

Tomorrow’s reading will be 1 Kings 3:1-4:34, Mark 3:1-35, Proverbs 1:13-19

The Right Fear: The Right Response

 

Today's verse is Proverbs 1:7

     The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge:

      But fools despise wisdom and instruction.

    A couple of days ago, I invited you to Fear God, and here we see a promise of God of what that fear will produce: Knowledge. Yet, as we see today, if we refuse to recognize that God is to be Feared, because we value instead the vanity of foolishness, we find things to fear on every side, a virus, war, unavoidable global destruction, completely missing the warnings God has given us, that would allow us to escape all of these things. Professing ourselves wise, we have become fools. Let us, therefore, turn to the one that truly knows all. The one that has provided a way to escape his wrath and allow him to open our eyes to the mysteries he has prepared for them who Love him. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is 1 Kings 1:1-53, Mark 1:1-34, Proverbs 1:1-7

Monday’s reading will be 1 Kings 2:1-46, Mark 1:35-2:28, Proverbs 1:8-12

Delivered From Evil

 

Today's verse is 2 Thessalonians 3:2-3

     And that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men: for all men have not faith. 

     But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil. 

    There are many ways that evil might hurt a man, but only one will condemn that man, that is the evil that he takes in and harbors, and nurses till it consumes him, and it is such that the Lord in is faithfulness will keep you from, if you remain steadfast in your Trust in him. Now, as to the beginning of this passage, to be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men, and consider those that have been delivered such as Jeremiah, and Job, even David also, and forget not Daniel, all were delivered, but each faced hard times in their course. But, what of others that were not Delivered, beginning with our Savior, which suffered at our hands even unto death, which he did willingly for our Salvation, which some having their eyes blinded have rejected and are without recourse. Which path will you chose? Selah [Again, Consider your choice well.] Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Daniel 11:1-12:12, 2 Thessalonians 3:1-18, Job 42:10-17

Tomorrow’s reading will be 1 Kings 1:1-53, Mark 1:1-34, Proverbs 1:1-7

An Invitation

 

Today's verse is Daniel 9:4

     And I prayed unto the LORD my God, and made my confession, and said,

O Lord, the great and dreadful God, keeping the covenant and mercy to them that love him, and to them that keep his commandments; 

.    . . .the great and dreadful God. . . Today, this is who I wish to present to you, a God worthy to be feared, yea, terrified of. If you doubt me: open your eyes and look around. We quite possibly are in foothills of the Great Tribulation, the time known as the beginning of sorrows. It is a good time to fear not the things you see about you, but the God that promised them to an unbelieving and ungodly world. However, if you fear God, and repent, and set your hearts by the power of the Holy Spirit, recieved by the Blood of Christ, to walk according to his ways, you may suffer loss, but you will gain life eternal, and an inheritance greater than any you can imagine. And perhaps God will at this time spare us, and delay his wrath for another season. Such is the choice before us. Selah [Consider your choice well.] Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Daniel 9:1-10:21, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17, Job 42:1-9

Tomorrow’s reading will be Daniel 11:1-12:12, 2 Thessalonians 3:1-18, Job 42:10-17

The Suffering Of The Saints

 

Today's verse is Thessalonians 1:5

Which is a manifest token of the righteous judgment of God, that ye may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which ye also suffer: 

    There is a number of things going on in and around this verse. One the persecutions and tribulations of the saints, which somehow is a token of God’s Judgment, which he will visit upon those that trouble his Saints. The Salvation that we receive of God is free, but it does not come without cost, for the prince of this world, and those that follow him, will not take lightly the loss of one that he counted as his, and as our new Master, is hated of them, so also will we be, when we choose his ways over the way of the world. But whatever we might suffer now, It will not compare to the reward that he has prepared for us, and even more so as we remain faithful to him. Selah [Consider these things.] Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Daniel 7:1-8:27, 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12, Job 41:21-34

Tomorrow’s reading will be Daniel 9:1-10:21, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17, Job 42:1-9

The Lion's Den

 

Today's verse is Daniel 6:20-21

     And when he came to the den, he cried with a lamentable voice unto Daniel: and the king spake and said to Daniel, O Daniel, servant of the living God, is thy God, whom thou servest continually, able to deliver thee from the lions? 

     Then said Daniel unto the king, O king, live for ever.

    When Daniel learned that he could obey God, or the King, He obeyed God! He did not hide, nor did he dissemble, possibly remembering what had happened to his friends, when they refused to bow down to the Golden Statue raised by Nebuchadnezzar, that all might worship it. God saved them. If he was willing, He could save Daniel as well. But what if God had not been willing? Should Daniel still have obeyed God, rather than Man? Yet, God had a purpose, Darius the King had yet to believe. If God did not save Daniel from the Lions, What would become of the King? So, in sparing Daniel, and by Daniel’s testimony before, we see evidence that the King converted. Are you willing to pay the cost? Do you fear God, or the whims of Man? If God should ask your life, will you surrender it to him? Know of a certainty, that whatsoever God asks of you, It will not be in vain. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Daniel 5:1-6:28, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28, Job 41:10-20

Tomorrow’s reading will be Daniel 7:1-8:27, 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12, Job 41:21-34

No Argument Before God

 

Today's verse is Daniel 4:35

And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou? 

    It is no surprise to God the things that are happening in the world today, and if you are awake, rather than “woke,” you can see that the things that are happening are a foreshadow of even more terrible things to come. Yet, if we are wise, we will follow the counsel of Daniel to Nebuchadnezzar, when he counseled him to walk humbly before God, before all the things listed against him should come to pass. So, Fear God now, learn of his goodness now, that you might escape from his wrath tomorrow. For there is no counsel, nor wisdom, nor knowledge against the Lord God of Heaven, and just as Nebuchadnezzar did, we will all have to give an account unto him. I know that on that day, Jesus Christ will be speaking for me. Will he do so for you as well? Selah [Consider well your options.] Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Daniel 4:1-37, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11, Job 41:1-9

Monday’s reading will be Daniel 5:1-6:28, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28, Job 41:10-20

The Secrets Belong To God

 

Today's verse is Daniel 2:22

     He revealeth the deep and secret things:

      He knoweth what is in the darkness,

      And the light dwelleth with him.

    Daniel had, with his friends, asked of God to reveal a mystery, and God revealed it all to him. And being not forgetful, He gave his thanks to God, and gave the Glory to God, for what God had done. Let us, therefore, consider what praise Daniel gave: God knows all, and he even lets us in on a few of the secret things he possesses, yea, He has declared that he will not do anything, unless he first tells one of his Prophets. Nothing is hid from God, and he is able, and indeed will shine a light upon all things that we just might want to remain hidden. So, lift God up, even in such dark times we currently live in, and in due time, he will shew himself to all that deny him in Strength and Majesty. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Daniel 2:17-3:30, 1 Thessalonians 3:6-4:12, Job 40:13-20

Tomorrow’s reading will be Daniel 4:1-37, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11, Job 41:1-9

Filled With The Spirit?

 

Today's verse is I Thessalonians 2:4

But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts. 

    When I was young, a question had been asked, and the one with the question thought he had the answer but did not. The question was, “How does one know they are filled with the Holy Spirit?” The true answer is: Do you take God at his Word? Have accepted his gift through Jesus Christ? Have you surrendered to do as he directs? If you need evidence, as Paul so testified in the verse above, so also will you be able to claim, no matter what opposition you may face for proclaiming the Word of God, particularly the Gospel, the promise of Salvation to all that will come to God, through Jesus Christ’s saving work on the Cross. Are you covered by the Blood of Christ? Do you live according to the way of God? Do you proclaim to others what God has done for you? Such is the evidence that you are filled with the Spirit! Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Daniel 1:1-2:16, 1 Thessalonians 2:1-3:5, Job 40:3-12

Tomorrow’s reading will be Daniel 2:17-3:30, 1 Thessalonians 3:6-4:12, Job 40:13-20

The Only Argument God Hears

 

Today's verse is Job 40:2

     Shall he that contendeth with the Almighty instruct him?

      He that reproveth God, let him answer it.

    Herein lies the first principle: God is Right, by definition. The scoffer and the styptic may disagree, but they disagree to their own hurt. God made all that is, he knows all, even the end from the beginning, and as the maker thereof, It is His to determine Good from Evil, Right from Wrong. The sooner we accept this the better off we shall be. So, if any doubt his Goodness, Look to the Cross, again, if any doubt his Power, Look to the Cross. If any doubt His Holiness, again, Look to the Cross. And finally, all that wish reconciliation with the God of Heaven and Earth, Look to the Cross. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Ezekiel 47:1-48:35, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10, Job 38:24-40:2

Tomorrow’s reading will be Daniel 1:1-2:16, 1 Thessalonians 2:1-3:5, Job 40:3-12

Hell Does Not Change One

 

Today's verse is Revelation 22:11

He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still. 

    Last night, I watched a debate between Kent Hovind and Professor Dave, the billing of the debate was that Dave Destroyed Hovind. Yet, as this biased observer watched, no such thing happened. Dave was just as guilty of the things that he accused Hovind of. Overall, Hovind, remained consistent, and Dave, regularly changed his definitions to fit his argument. This would be an illustration of what this passage above is speaking of. Even though all bowed the knee, and confessed that Jesus Christ is God, no hearts were changed, and those that rejected God before, reject him still, but those that have accepted him, and trusted him, accept and trust him still. So, fail not to warn, for your labor is not in vain, for those that will hear, will hear, and those that will not, will not be able to say, they were not warned. Ye that believe in God, Fear him, and trust him, placing your hope in him and He will not fail you. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Ezekiel 45:1-46:24, Revelation 22:1-21, Job 39:11-23

Tomorrow’s reading will be Ezekiel 47:1-48:35, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10, Job 38:24-40:2

A Look At New Jerusalem

Today's verse is Revelation 21:12-14

     And had a wall great and high, and had twelve gates, and at the gates twelve angels, and names written thereon, which are the names of the twelve tribes of the children of Israel: 

     On the east three gates; on the north three gates; on the south three gates; and on the west three gates. 

     And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and in them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.

.    Take note, that both Israel, and the Church have claim, and are represented in the structure of this City, New Jerusalem. Now, we are clearly told elsewhere that the Church is the bride of the lamb, and Israel is typed as the wife of God (the Father.) As we see in the passage above, the Church is Identified by the Apostles in the foundation, but the tribes of Israel are represented at the gates of the City. Now, we know that there is no Foundation for Salvation other than the Gospel, the Sacrificial work of Christ on the Cross, and I imagine that is how and why the Church is represented there. At this time, I do not understand the significance of Israel at the gates, but we can trust that it is not happenstance, but a mystery, just waiting to be unlocked which will further reveal the Glory of God. Selah [Meditate of this.] Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Ezekiel 43:1-44:31, Revelation 21:9-27, Job 39:1-10

Monday’s reading will be Ezekiel 45:1-46:24, Revelation 22:1-21, Job 39:11-23

The Destruction Of Death

 

Today's Verse is Revelation 20:14

And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death.

    Death, even the last enemy shall be destroyed, along with hell, in other places known as the grave, and these things with all that have rejected the Creator, and the Salvation provided by his Son shall be cast in the Lake of Fire, a place Isaiah tells us we can see, to remember what is the Wrath of God. No more infant of days, but the sinner, being a hundred years old, shall be accursed. Let us remember, the Fear of the Lord is both the beginning of Wisdom, and the beginning of Knowledge; It is Good to be terrified of God. Yet, he invites us all to be a part of his Family, even to call him Poppa. To find in Him a place of comfort and safety. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Ezekiel 41:1-42:20, Revelation 20:7-21:8, Job 38:34-41

Tomorrow’s reading will be Ezekiel 43:1-44:31, Revelation 21:9-27, Job 39:1-10 

The Last Dispensation

 

Today's verse is Revelation 20:4

And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years. 

    Paul taught us that the law was given, not because God expected us to obey it, but so we could know that we could not. This verse above marks the beginning of the last dispensation before Eternity, and as the Law taught us that we need a Savior, this period teaches us that we have no one else to blame but ourselves, that even without a tempter, too many will turn aside, even after seeing God reign personally for a thousand years. Who knows what the complaint will be then? But it will not be, “God cannot be all Good, and all powerful,” for the evidence of Both with be abundantly present. However, whatever their complaint will be, as with the current complaint, they will be shown their error at the final Judgment, when every knee will bow, and every tongue will confess, “Jesus Christ is Lord!” So why wait, bow before him now, and receive the gift that proves his Goodness, and his Righteousness, which he provided when He died upon the Cross, enabling all that will come to him to be redeemed from their wicked ways, and given the Freedom to live righteously and Godly in this present world. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Ezekiel 39:25-40:49, Revelation 19:11-20:6, Job 38:25-33

Tomorrow’s reading will be Ezekiel 41:1-42:20, Revelation 20:7-21:8, Job 38:34-41

The Blessed Hope

 

Today's verse is Revelation 19:9

And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith unto me, These are the true sayings of God. 

.    The Church has been called the bride of Christ, and now that day has come, and the celebration has begun, and the Great Hope has been fulfilled, and all that remains is for the Savior to take his place, as the Mighty Potentate over all the earth, which if we read ahead, we shall see. Will you be at this Celebration? How will you participate? Will it be as a part of the bride? As a guest [Tribulation saints, and Israel, before Christ] or will you be gathered together to stand against the King of Kings, Lord of Lords, or will you be at this time already suffering in hell, waiting for the final Judgment. These are your options, choose wisely. Selah [Think carefully on this.] Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Ezekiel 38:1-39:24, Revelation 19:1-10, Job 38:12-24

Tomorrow’s reading will be Ezekiel 39:25-40:49, Revelation 19:11-20:6, Job 38:25-33

After The Judgment

 

Today's verse is Ezekiel 36:9

For, behold, I am for you, and I will turn unto you, and ye shall be tilled and sown:

    For the sin of Israel, and for the stubbornness of those that thought they were the people of God, but wanted nothing to do with God, the promised land was desolate, because of the Judgment of God! But not for long, not forever. For the promises of God cannot be broken, and for his name’s sake God will lift his people up and establish them once again into the Land he had promised them. This is God’s promise to Israel, and to Israel his promise will be fulfilled. Now, note the end of the verse, that the land will be tilled and sown, and consider that one of the blessing God gives, is the ability to provide for one’s self. Yet, not all of God’s people today is of the tribe of Israel, but as he has promised Israel, so too, has he made promises to all that follow him, and as he will fill his promised to Abraham, so will he fulfill his promises to you who have trusted him. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Ezekiel 36:1-37:28, Revelation 18:1-24, Job 38:1-11

Tomorrow’s reading will be Ezekiel 38:1-39:24, Revelation 19:1-10, Job 38:12-24 

God Still Searches

 

Today's verse is Ezekiel 34:11

For thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I, even I, will both search my sheep, and seek them out. 

    The context of this verse speaks of shepherds that care not for the flock, but they use and abuse the flock that they themselves might be made rich and fat, all at the expense of those that they have charge over. Do we not see such things today, both on the spiritual as well as the political fronts? Yet, even as God judges these false shepherds, we have this promise, that he will search out his own, and notice the word seek. He will find all those that will come to him. Choose today, are you one of his sheep? Will you care for the need of your neighbor? Or will you just seek and care for your own? Seek him out, and he will find you, redeem you and restore you. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Ezekiel 34:1-35:15, Revelation 17:1-18, Job 37:16-24

Monday’s reading will be Ezekiel 36:1-37:28, Revelation 18:1-24, Job 38:1-11

True Repentance

 

Today's verse is Ezekiel 33:31

And they come unto thee as the people cometh, and they sit before thee as my people, and they hear thy words, but they will not do them: for with their mouth they shew much love, but their heart goeth after their covetousness. 

    It is said, “God will accept you as you are.” This is partly true. Consider what Paul said, “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”  When we come to Jesus Christ, based upon his Sacrifice for us, we come to him, recognizing that our ways are displeasing to him, with a desire that he can do that which we cannot, and create in us a new heart pure and clean, unspotted by our sins of the past. But what does the verse above speak of? It speaks of those that come not to be redeemed, but only to escape the consequence of sins, without ever even a desire to change who they are, while displaying an outward veneer of respectability. Such a thing God hates and will not spare them the destruction they so desire to avoid. So let us turn to the one that redeems and see if he will spare us from the storm that is already upon us. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Ezekiel 32:1-33:33, Revelation 16:1-21, Job 37:9-15

Tomorrow’s reading will be Ezekiel 34:1-35:15, Revelation 17:1-18, Job 37:16-24

God's Wrath

 

Today's verse is Revelation 15:8

And the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God, and from his power; and no man was able to enter into the temple, till the seven plagues of the seven angels were fulfilled.

    The lines are drawn, all have chosen their side, and the time for repentance is over, and God shows his Glory. God has said that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance, yet those that deny God despise that goodness, because that goodness causes him to be longsuffering, not willing that any should perish. Now that longsuffering is at an end, and all that have rejected him shall wail and weep, and curse that same God, whom they have rejected. For the day of God’s wrath is come, and God is Glorified. Just as he has said. Amen. Where will you be on that day? Selah [Just something to think about.] Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Ezekiel 30:1-31:18, Revelation 14:14-15:8, Job 37:1-8

Tomorrow’s reading will be Ezekiel 32:1-33:33, Revelation 16:1-21, Job 37:9-15

The Final Rest

 

Today's verse is Revelation 14:13

And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.

    “Blessed are the dead?” What of from another place, “Why do you not rather be defrauded?” These things are hard to hear, they are hard to consider, but let us try to do so. First, consider the time frame. The sins of man are at their height, The Beast is displaying his power, and is temporally in charge of all on Earth, in rebellion to the Mighty God. It is a strenuous time. And as revealed here, those that die, are able to rest. And then we find that there is something we can take beyond the grave. Our Works, those things that we have done by the power of the Spirit, they shall follow us, and by them God shall determine what rewards we shall have, to present them before an Holy God. Will you be empty handed? If you are in Christ (that is, you have accepted that gift of life, by his death upon the Cross) that is the only thing to fear, bringing nothing to him who has saved you. Selah [Consider carefully whether any of these blessings are yours.] Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Ezekiel 28:1-29:21, Revelation 13:11-14:13, Job 36:24-33

Tomorrow’s reading will be Ezekiel 30:1-31:18, Revelation 14:14-15:8, Job 37:1-8