God Is The God Of Time

 

Today's verse is Psalm 90:12-13

     So teach us to number our days,

      That we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.

     Return, O LORD, how long?

      And let it repent thee concerning thy servants.

    Earlier in this very same Psalm, the Psalmist recognizes that God is not constrained by time. Yet we as his creatures are, and as our God he is not only aware of this, but knows it. So much so, that the psalmist asks God help that he might have the wisdom to realize it himself. So, do not fret, our God knows our limits, so though it may seem like he delays, he does not, but he knows the perfect time for all things, and at the perfect time he will act. Moses lived till his job was done, as did Joseph, and Daniel. Do not forget Anna and Simeon, not to mention Abraham and Sarah. So be still, and know that He is God, and at the appointed time you too shall see him Glorified. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Exodus 25-27, Psalm 90, Philippians 1

Tomorrow’s reading will be: Exodus 28-31, Philippians 2

What Enemy?

 

Today's verse is Ephesians 6:12

For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 

    Who is the enemy? Is it those that having been blinded by their sin, rejecting that they themselves are responsible before a Holy and Righteous God? True, while they may hate us, and seek to destroy all that name the name of Christ and/or the Father, they are not the enemy. Did not Jesus Christ die for them as he died for us? And has he not sent us to peach his forgiveness to all that will hear? The enemy by this description is none other than those angels that have rebelled against God, seeking to destroy all that God loves. So, remember by whose Righteousness you are so justified, and remember the message he has given you, and by whose power by which Victory will come, and so Stand fast. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Exodus 22-24, Psalm 109, Ephesians 6

Tomorrow’s reading will be: Exodus 25-27, Psalm 90, Philippians 1

A Firm Foundation

 

Today's verse is Psam 33:4

     For the word of the LORD is right;

      And all his works are done in truth.

    Here is the foundation. If you lose sight of everything else, hold on to this: The God that made Heaven and Earth and all that in them are, is Right, and nothing he does is based upon a lie. And if you ever doubt the Love of God, consider the Cross and what he has done upon it. So, seek the Truth, and once found hold on to it, let it not go, and as Jesus promised, “The Truth shall make you free.” So, let God be true, and every man a lair, and so upon the Rock you shall stand. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Exodus 19-21, Psalm 33, Ephesians 5

Tomorrow’s reading will be: Exodus 22-24, Psalm 109, Ephesians 6

Seeing The Glory Of God!

 

Today's verse is Ecodus 16:7

And in the morning, then ye shall see the glory of the LORD; for that he heareth your murmurings against the LORD: and what are we, that ye murmur against us? 

    What is the Glory of the Lord that is promised here? Is it not that they shall see the provision of God? Is that all that Glorifies God? What of his Holiness? His Judgment? His Mercy? What of the whole of Creation? Do you see the Glory of God in your life? How easy is it to miss? Yet, once you have seen it, you wonder how you ever could have missed it in the first place, but as the Children of Israel do time and again, they see, then forget all over again. So, Trust in the Lord your God, and as the proverb suggests, lean not to your own understanding (that will come later,) but acknowledge God in all your ways, [starting with obedience to his Word) and you will find that as promised God will have directed your paths. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Exodus 16-18, Ephesians 4

Tomorrow’s reading will be: Exodus 19-21, Psalm 33, Ephesians 5

Complain? Or Pray?

 

Today's verse is Exodus 15:24-25

     And the people murmured against Moses, saying, What shall we drink? 

     And he cried unto the LORD; and the LORD shewed him a tree, which when he had cast into the waters, the waters were made sweet: there he made for them a statute and an ordinance, and there he proved them, 

    Yesterday, you saw a mighty work of God on your behalf, you walked across the bottom of the sea, the ground being dry, walls of water on either side and you came safely to the other side. Your enemy did not, but was destroyed by those same walls when they came crashing down. Today, having water, there is none to drink. What do you do? Do you complain as Israel did? Or knowing that God has already done a mighty work on your behalf, do you seek him yet again to see what he might do this time? Consider the request and prayer of Paul. . .

  That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;

  That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love,

  May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height;

  And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.

  Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,

 Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.  

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Exodus 13-15, Psalm 114, Ephesians 3

Monday’s reading will be: Exodus 16-18, Ephesians 4

Do You Know What God Has Done?

 

Today's verse is Exodus 10:1-2

     And the LORD said unto Moses, Go in unto Pharaoh: for I have hardened his heart, and the heart of his servants, that I might shew these my signs before him: 

     And that thou mayest tell in the ears of thy son, and of thy son’s son, what things I have wrought in Egypt, and my signs which I have done among them; that ye may know how that I am the LORD. 

    Here God tells us plainly that what he did in Egypt, he did so that you and I, as well as all of Israel can know the Work and Power of God. This is also true of Noah’s day, of Israel’s History, and most important of all, the Life and Work of Jesus Christ, the greatest being his death upon the Cross and his Resurrection. Have you considered what God has done for you? Do you even know? Know this, God rewards those that seek him, and his Word has been written that you might find out for yourself what he has done. If you have not already done so, Start Today. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Exodus 10-12, Ephesians 2

Tomorrow’s reading will be: Exodus 13-15, Psalm 114, Ephesians 3

Do You Know God's Plan?

 

Today's verse is Exodus 7:4

But Pharaoh shall not hearken unto you, that I may lay my hand upon Egypt, and bring forth mine armies, and my people the children of Israel, out of the land of Egypt by great judgments. 

    God is openly declaring his plan for Egypt, and the way he will bring judgment down upon them. Just as he has done for the time which he will bring his wrath upon all those that reject him, removing the guilty from the face of the earth. Later we see that God has given the Egyptians a way to avoid the coming plague, even as Today, God has given all that will an escape from his Judgment Even Jesus Christ who dying upon the Cross suffered the judgment of God for all that have sinned, whether great or small, so that only those that reject him and his gift will have to pay their own dept to The Most Holy Righteous God. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Exodus 7-9, Psalm 105, Ephesians 1

Tomorrow’s reading will be: Exodus 10-12, Ephesians 2

Hath God Said?Why Are We Surprised?

 

Today's verse is Exodus 4:21

And the LORD said unto Moses, When thou goest to return into Egypt, see that thou do all those wonders before Pharaoh, which I have put in thine hand: but I will harden his heart, that he shall not let the people go. 

    What did God say? Did he promise to cause Pharaoh to let Israel Go? Yes! But not immediately, nor without strife. So when Pharoah cried out, “Ye are Idle!.” Why were the children of Israel surprised? So be not surprised when those of the world condemn and persecute you, did they not do the same to him? And as he asked, are we greater him? There are indications that we are in the beginning of sorrows, and those that oppose God will be given temporary power, but Jesus Christ promised that he will be with you and will never forsake you. So, take the actions of those that hate God in stride, fail not to testify of Jesus Christ. Approving yourself ministers of God in all things. In much patience, afflictions . . . Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Exodus 4-6, Galatians 6

Tomorrow’s reading will be: Exodus 7-9, Psalm 105, Ephesians 1

Not Who You Are, But Who God Is!

 

Today's verse is Exodus 3:11-12

     And Moses said unto God, Who am I, that I should go unto Pharaoh, and that I should bring forth the children of Israel out of Egypt? 

     And he said, Certainly I will be with thee; and this shall be a token unto thee, that I have sent thee: When thou hast brought forth the people out of Egypt, ye shall serve God upon this mountain. 

.    When God calls us to do that which he has purposed to do, It does not matter who we are, but it does matter who he is! Just as with Moses, when he knew what God had intended to do through him, he tried to do it by his own strength and found himself wanting, and failed to accomplish what he had set out to do. Stumbling and falling then running away. But in the fullness of time, as God had prepared Moses, humbled him, but strengthened him as well, God told him it was time to go. But, not by Moses’ ability, nor by Moses’ power, for Moses was to go with God, and do as God directed, and as he did that, he would see God work, as God had said. Just remember all that God said, then you will not be surprised and stumble over the stepping stones God has put in the way. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Exodus 1-3, Galatians 5

Tomorrow’s reading will be: Exodus 4-6, Galatians 6

Knowing God, and being Known By HIm

 

Today's verse is Galatians 4:9

But now, after that ye have known God, or rather are known of God, how turn ye again to the weak and beggarly elements, whereunto ye desire again to be in bondage? 

    In the stories, or parables, that Jesus told, of those that were rejected of God, did he not often say, that it was because God did not know them. In this verse we see a reciprocal relationship, one in which because God knows us, we are able to know him. Yet we also see a warning here as well, very similar to the warning Paul gave to the Romans, “Having known God, they glorified him not as God. . .” Because God knows us, yea, because we have as followers of Jesus Christ know our God, we have the ability to see God and the freedom he offers through the gift found in Jesus Christ, but as inconceivable as this verse makes such a thing seem: it is possible to turn away from the truth, even to pull “the wool” over our own eyes. So continue to Give God the Glory, and remain thankful, forsaking not the counsel of God’s Word, but if not, the steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down. Have you been made good by Jesus Christ? Selah [Consider carefully what you believe.] Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Genesis 49-50, Galatians 4

Monday’s reading will be: Exodus 1-3, Galatians 5

The Difference Between Working And Hearing

 

Today's verse is Galatians 3:2

This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?

    On what is your hope of eternal life? Do you have a hope for eternal life? How do you measure the worth of your life? Is it by what you have done? Scripture [the bible] is clear, the best we can do is only but vanity in the eyes of God. Or is it by what another has done for you? And not just by any other, but what Jesus Christ has done, having taken your place, having been judged by the Father in your stead. Rising up the third day, proving that he is truly the innocent one having suffered for the guilty, so that all that come to him are washed in his blood, their sins paid in full by his work upon the Cross. Again, I ask, which is your Hope of eternal life? Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Genesis 47-48, Psalm 25, Galatians 3

Tomorrow’s reading will be: Genesis 49-50, Galatians 4

Living By The Cross

 

Today's verse is Galatians 2:19-20

     For I through the law am dead to the law, that I might live unto God. 

     I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. 

    When Jesus Christ lived with us, He fulfilled all the law. When he was crucified, he being innocent died for the guilty, of which I am one. Now my sins now being on the cross with Christ, and his Spirit dwelling in me, I am to live under his control, which if I do, I would be free from sin, as would you. But let us remember John’s counsel: “If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” Elsewhere Paul also reminds us that we are saved by hope, but if we see what we hope for, why do we still hope? So. let us always remember what Jesus Christ did for us on the Cross, confessing to God our sins, seeking to live by the power of the Spirit of Christ, looking unto that day when Jesus shall make us whole in him. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Genesis 45-46, Psalm 108, Galatians 2

Tomorrow’s reading will be: Genesis 47-48, Psalm 25, Galatians 3

God Keeps All Of His Word

 

Today's verse is Genesis 43:26

And when Joseph came home, they brought him the present which was in their hand into the house, and bowed themselves to him to the earth. 

    Joseph had two dreams. The first shewed that his brothers would bow down to him. This verse shows the fulfillment of that first dream. God through Moses has given us two ways to test whether a prophet is a true prophet, whether the word he speaks is God’s Word. First, is it consistent with the worship of God and God alone. For when such comes to pass or not, God is God alone, and nothing should convince us otherwise. The second, is the word given faithful, is it true, does it come to pass. For the God we serve knows all, even the end from even before time began. Therefore, if God has said it, we can be sure of it, whatever it is God has said. So remember, Jesus has promised to return and set up his kingdom, so let us therefore Watch, and be ready. Ready to testify both by word, and by deed, of the matchless Love God has for all, especially for those that believe. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Genesis 43-44, Psalm 24, Galatians 1

Tomorrow’s reading will be: Genesis 45-46, Psalm 108, Galatians 2

Because Jesus Rose From The Dead

 

Today's verse is Mark 16:6

And he saith unto them, Be not affrighted: Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold the place where they laid him. 

    The tomb is empty; Jesus Christ who had died is now risen, and he is alive! An angel did not enable him to live, but the power of the Holy Spirit of God, Jesus Christ rose up and left the grave of his own accord. The angel was left to tell of the good news. As important as this is too all that will be redeemed by this Act, it is but the beginning of what God can and will do for all that Trust him. For as Paul asks later, If God was willing to do this for us, What would he not be willing to do for those that have recieved Jesus Christ? So in this time of Trouble, let us stand firm, Remember that we might be called upon to suffer, as he did for us, but he has not forgotten us. So remember the three men that went into the fire. Was not the Son of God found in their midst? Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Genesis 41-42, Mark 16

Tomorrow’s reading will be: Genesis 43-44, Psalm 24, Galatians 1

Even In Dying, Jesus Showed Himself, God

 

Today's verse is Mark 15:35

And when the centurion, which stood over against him, saw that he so cried out, and gave up the ghost, he said, Truly this man was the Son of God. 

    When Jesus died, what did the centurion see, that convinced him that Jesus was the Son of God, that is to say: God! Surly, from where he was, he could not see the veil of the temple rend? Did he see some of the dead rise up, as Matthew describes? As soon as Jesus died, did the Sun so shine again? (Remember for three hours in the middle of the day it was dark.) What was the cry Jesus made, for it apparently was significant in the centurions Appraisal. What ever it was, there was nothing natural about it, and what we now know, Jesus in dying took upon himself the penalty for all that sinned. And the story does not end here, for on the third day, having paid the price in full for sin, Rose up, and is now seated on the right hand of the Father, making intercession for all that we accept this gift. Have you? Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Genesis 38-40, Mark 15

Monday’s reading will be: Genesis 41-42, Mark 16

Observing What God Has Said

 

Today's verse is Genesis 37:11

And his brethren envied him; but his father observed the saying.

    The dream that Joseph had was from God, and God we shall find later did as the dream predicted. What God says, what God promised will always come to pass. We now have the whole of the Bible, and we can now test and see how many, even most of what God had foretold has already come to pass. So much so, that those that scoff, claim that what was written was written after what was promised was already done. But God, being God, even before he laid the foundation of the Earth knew all, what might happen, and what will happen. So as Joseph suffered at the hands of his brethren, then also at the hands of the world (Egypt,) but was then lifted up, so too, did Jesus, the Son of God, our Savior suffer. As Joseph later reigned in Egypt, so too will Jesus return to reign on Earth. Watch, do we not now see things that just might foreshadow his coming? Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Genesis 35-37, Psalm 12, Mark 14

Tomorrow’s reading will be: Genesis 38-40, Mark 15

Can You Call God, Your God?

 

Today's verse is Genesis 33:20

And he erected there an altar, and called it El-elohe-Israel.

    El-elohe-Israel, or as it might be interpreted: God, the god of Israel. I can remember a time (actually, more than one) when I was speaking to those that did not know my Savior, that they were offended because I said God is My God. Do you have such a relationship with the Most High God, The Creator of Heaven and Earth, that when you speak of him to others, they think that they are excluded, if they themselves do not know him themselves? Such is the relationship God desires of you. Come to him today, he has provided the way through Jesus Christ his Son, and when you come accepting that wonderful gift of forgiveness, you too can call him not only My God, but My Papa as well. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Genesis 32-34, Psalm 145, Mark 13

Tomorrow’s reading will be: Genesis 35-37, Psalm 12, Mark 14

When The Wicked Flourish

 

Today's verse is Psalm 11:1-2

     In the LORD put I my trust:

      How say ye to my soul,

      Flee as a bird to your mountain?

     For, lo, the wicked bend their bow,

      They make ready their arrow upon the string,

      That they may privily shoot at the upright in heart.

    When Nebuchadnezzar came against Jerusalem, What was the commandment of God to those that were faithful to him? When persecution comes, what is the commandment that Jesus gave of his followers? Consider Lot, did not God force him to leave Sodom? Why? Was it not so that God could then judge that city? Even so, God does see today the hearts of men, and their evil inventions. Has he not told us that he has prepared a day for their Judgment? Is it not possible that that day draweth nigh? Trust in the Lord your God, for he will give grace to his own, and whether the Judgment is today or tomorrow, he watches over his Saints, and will recompense for all of their troubles. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Genesis 30-31, Psalm 11, Mark 12

Tomorrow’s reading will be: Genesis 32-34, Psalm 145, Mark 13

Do You Really Not Know?

 

Today's verse is Mark 11:31

And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say, Why then did ye not believe him? 

    When the leaders of Israel asked Jesus of his Authority, it was not because they did not truly know, but because they were not willing to accept. For if they had received the testimony of John the Baptist, they would have already known the answer to their question, for John had testified of Jesus, and who he is. Do you doubt? You already have all you need, but remember, Faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God, and remember that by definition God is ALWAYS Right. If you truly seek him, he will reveal himself to you. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Genesis 28-29, Mark 11

Tomorrow’s reading will be: Genesis 30-31, Psalm 11, Mark 12

The Faith That Saves

 

Today's verse is Mark 10:52

And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole. And immediately he received his sight, and followed Jesus in the way.

    Faith, an interesting word. I would say that the best lesson on faith that I have ever learned is: Faith is only as good as its object. And there is only one that will never fail. Whether your faith is great, or near fleeting, does not matter, but that you act upon it, and that which you act upon, that is what you believe (a synonym of faith.) So, examine yourself, of what is your faith? Does in include Jesus Christ? Who he is, What he has done for you? Or, is it in other things, such as your own labor, or other things equally as vain? Only you can determine these things, and only you can chose even today, if you will Trust him that is true, and as Bartimaeus, who is no longer blind, receive the blessing of God. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Genesis 26-27, Mark 10

Monday’s reading will be: Genesis 28-29, Mark 11

God Has Not Forgotten His Own

 

Today's verse is 4:2-3

     O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame?

      How long will ye love vanity, and seek after leasing? Selah.

     But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself:

      The LORD will hear when I call unto him.

    Do we not live in a day that the first verse of this passage is apparently true? What of you, do you love God? Do you hunger for his Righteousness, his ways to prevail? Or after the other sons of men, do you also love those things that are vain? Do you follow for your pleasure the lies others also believe? Know this, God knows those that love him, and walk according to truth, and while we might be called upon to suffer for his sake, we shall escape his wrath as he destroys those that hate him and his way. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Genesis 24-25, Psalm 4, Mark 9

Tomorrow’s reading will be: Genesis 26-27, Mark 10

Seeking, And Seeing The Most Important

 

Today's verse is Genesis 22:2

And he said, Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the land of Moriah; and offer him there for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains which I will tell thee of. 

    Isaac, Son of Abraham, of whom God said that he would raise up a great nation. This is the promise of God! But what is more important, God, or the promise? We are told later: “For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” If you know God, you know he cannot and will not break his promise. But, what is more important to you? The promise God made? or the God of the promise. We see here, that this is what God tested in Abraham, and we see that Abraham found the God of the promise more important than the promise itself. What of you? Are you holding to God’s promise, or are you seeking the God that made the Promise? Some have rejected him altogether. Of Which are you? Abraham chose God, and received the promise as well. Let us endeavor to do the same. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Genesis 21-23, Psalm 107, Mark 8

Tomorrow’s reading will be: Genesis 24-25, Psalm 4, Mark 9