The Holy Nature Of Redemption

 

Today's verse is Numbers 4:5

And when the camp setteth forward, Aaron shall come, and his sons, and they shall take down the covering vail, and cover the ark of testimony with it: 

    As I was reading, I was struck by how none of the furniture of the tabernacle was to be viewed by anyone but the Priests. Take note of these other passages: And when Aaron and his sons have made an end of covering the sanctuary, and all the vessels of the sanctuary, as the camp is to set forward; after that, the sons of Kohath shall come to bear it: but they shall not touch any holy thing, lest they die. These things are the burden of the sons of Kohath in the tabernacle of the congregation.” And finally, “But they shall not go in to see when the holy things are covered, lest they die.” All of these things were used in the atonement of the Children of Israel of God, but they were kept secret from the people, because of the holy nature for which they were used. But when Jesus fulfilled these things, it was done for all to see, that all may know, that the Salvation of God has come. So, then, How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation, considering that if the sons of Kohath were to see the holy things they were to die. Let these things instill in us such a fear of God, that we can understand what Paul exclaimed, Knowing the terror of the Lord, we persuade men! Selah [Let this sink in.] Amen.

To God be the Glory

Amen

Today’s reading is Numbers 4, Psalm 38, Song of Solomon 2, Hebrews 2

Tomorrow’s reading will be Numbers 5, Psalm 39, Song of Solomon 3, Hebrews 3

Remember Who Reigns

 

Today's verse is Psalm 37:8-9

     Cease from anger, and forsake wrath:

      Fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.

     For evildoers shall be cut off:

      But those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth.

    Today, in this world that we live in, in which evil appears to abound, and as this very Psalm confirms, seeks to destroy the Righteous, It is easy to get angry, and to allow wrath to have its false place. Yet we that fear God, need to continue to Fear God, and consider the promises and admonitions of this Psalm. For even as the wicked plots against the Righteous, God shall laugh, knowing that their time is coming. But for us that know God, let us put this into practice: “The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom. And his tongue talketh of judgment. The law of his God is in his heart; None of his steps shall side.” That is, Meditate upon God’s Word, and allow what you meditate upon to proceed out of your mouth, and hopefully some of those that are currently counted as Wicked by the Righteous Judge, Seeing your conversation, will Repent and be found in Him who Redeems. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Numbers 3, Psalm 37, Song of Solomon 1, Hebrews 1

Tomorrow’s reading will be Numbers 4, Psalm 38, Song of Solomon 2, Hebrew 2

The Righteous God, And The Wicked

 

Today's verse is Psalm 36:1

     The transgression of the wicked saith within my heart,

      That there is no fear of God before his eyes.

    This Psalm is interesting in its construction. It starts out examining the wicked, and their lack of understanding of who God is (no fear of God,) and follows with a description of how they spend their days. Yet in the middle, David praises God for his Righteousness, his Judgment and his Loving kindness, and how in him we can have abundance and guidance. And finally at the end, that how the wicked shall fall, utterly cast down, in other words, destroyed, and without hope. In reading this psalm, I was reminded in another place God tells us that there is one that restrains (lets,) and there is coming a time when that restraining hand shall be removed, and in a big part their judgment will be them getting their hearts desire until it destroys them. So, let us not fail to speak up, and warn, and promise of God’s Righteousness, his Judgment, and his Loving kindness to all men. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Numbers 2, Psalm 36, Ecclesiastes 12, Philemon 1

Monday’s reading will be Numbers 3, Psalm 37, song of Solomon 1, Hebrews 1

Be Patient!

 

Today's verse is Psalm 35:17

     Lord, how long wilt thou look on?

      Rescue my soul from their destructions,

      My darling from the lions.

    Are you looking upon all the things that distress you, wondering when the Lord will step in and deliver? In this prayer of David, we having God’s Word, know that God did deliver David, not once nor twice, but often. But, not just David, has not God also delivered Abraham, Issac, and Jacob? What of Noah, and the children of Israel? Then there is Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel, not to mention Esther and her uncle Mordecai, and the Jews of their day. Now, as we examine all of these, we see that God worked, neither was he slack, but as Peter tells us: “The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.” So, be patient, and let the Good Works of God be made known to all that will hear, with the hope that some of them may repent before God brings swift destruction. (The people of Noah’s day, Saul, Haman, those that set up Daniel for a fall, and others too numerous to mention.) Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Numbers 1, Psalm 35, Ecclesiastes 11, Titus 3

Tomorrow’s reading will be Numbers 2, Psalm 36, Ecclesiastes 12, Philemon 1

Will You Repond To the Grace God Has Shown You?

 

Today's verse is Titus 2:11

For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, 

    It has been declared, it has been made known, what Jesus did, was not done in the corner. But, Jesus Christ has, himself, suffered the Cross, having been crucified for the sins of all men, then by the power of the Holy Spirit of God, Rose up on the third day, proving to all that he and he alone has the power to forgive sins! Will you turn to him today, Repenting all of your wickedness and casting all upon him, that you might be forgiven forevermore. Will you abide with him, that he might abide with you (once you are his he will abide with you, but you may not notice it.) Will you walk with him as he shows you his ways, that you may know peace in this troubled world? Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Leviticus 27, Psalm 34, Ecclesiastes 10, Titus 2

Tomorrow’s reading will be Numbers 1, Psalm 35, Ecclesiastes 11, Titus 3

Another Reason To Fear God

 

Today's verse is Psalm 33:8

     Let all the earth fear the LORD:

      Let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him.

    Today, I read of a woman, a lawyer, who confessed to not verifying the truth of the evidence she helped to present. Then after this I read, “And they shall fall one upon another, as it were before a sword, when none pursueth: and ye shall have no power to stand before your enemies.” This is what God said he would do to Israel if they failed to obey his commandments and follow with a whole heart the Lord their God. My Nation, America, was also founded upon a covenant with the Most Holy, Most High God, and as he had said he would do with Israel, he did! So, stand in awe of him, for as the United States has forgotten God, he is doing the same to us. So, Repent, Fear God, and seek his face, and perhaps he will deliver you from the trouble to come. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Leviticus 26, Psalm 33, Ecclesiastes 9, Titus 1

Tomorrow’s reading will be Leviticus 27, Psalm 34, Ecclesiastes 10, Titus 2

Do You Oppress Others?

 

Today's verse is Leviticus 25:17

Ye shall not therefore oppress one another; but thou shalt fear thy God: for I am the LORD your God.

    Do you Fear God? Today those that are called the oppressed, think that they have cause to oppress them that they say have been the oppressor! Yet, God sees all, and whosoever oppresses God will judge, and woe be to that man, or even that nation, who for whatever cause oppresses another. Take note of the context of the above verse, for it speaks of the Jubile, and the very next verse speaks to the blessings God will give to those that obey his statutes and keep his judgments. Is it any wonder that America is no longer a place of safety. But we that Fear God, have God’s promise that he will keep us, and depending upon his purpose will either deliver us through, or out, of the Judgment of any nation that has forgotten him and his commandments. Has not God told us a time to come, when he will so Judge the whole Earth? Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Leviticus 25, Psalm 32, Ecclesiastes 8, 2 Timothy 4

Tomorrow’s reading will be Leviticus 26, Psalm 33, Ecclesiastes 9, Titus 1

Are You Patient In Spirit?

 

Today's verse is Ecclesiastes 7:8

Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit. 

    The end being better than the beginning is a truism: consider when God told Abraham to sacrifice his son Issac at the beginning, Abraham had hope that God would raise his son from the dead, in the end, Issac was spared, and a ram, sacrificed in his place, the matter being concluded. But, what of this other thing, the patient in spirit versus the proud, read on, and you will see proud and hasty are comparable, and in another place, we read: “He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding; but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.” The proud acts and reacts before the matter is known, the patient keeps his eyes upon God, and seeks understanding in the events before him, thus the end is better than the beginning. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Leviticus 24, Psalm 31, Ecclesiastes 7, 2 Timothy 3

Monday’s reading will be Leviticus 25, Psalm 32, Ecclesiastes 8, 2 Timothy 4

Are You Giving God The Praise He Is Due?

 

Today's verse is Psalm 30:9

     What profit is there in my blood, when I go down to the pit?

      Shall the dust praise thee? shall it declare thy truth?

    Consider the questions David presents the Lord his God here. And ask yourself this: will God be more praised by your life? Or by your death? This is truly the argument that David is making before his God. He is saying that while he has breath he will sing, shout, or otherwise make the Glory of God known! David had cause to praise God, and if we open our eyes, so do we! Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Leviticus 23, Psalm 30, Ecclesiastes 6, 2 Timothy 4

Tomorrow’s reading will be Leviticus 24, Psalm 31, Ecclesiastes 7, 2 Timothy 3

When God Is Silent

 

Today's Verse is Psalm 28:1

     Unto thee will I cry, O LORD my rock; be not silent to me:

      Lest, if thou be silent to me, I become like them that go down into the pit.

    In the times that God appears to be silent, when it seems that his pretense is not with us, what should we do? David’s answer here, was to continue to cry unto him, to continue to make supplications, until once again he saw evidence that the Lord his God was working in his life. In my own life, there did seem long periods when God was present, but in looking back, it was not that he was not present, but that I could not see. So, if it seems to you that the Lord your God is silent, continue to Trust in him, continue to Hope in him, and continue to make your requests of him, seeking him diligently, for in due time, you will once again see that he has always been faithful, and that he has, has as he had promised, did not forsake you. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Leviticus 22, Psalm 28-29, Ecclesiastes 5, 2 Timothy 1

Tomorrow’s reading will be Leviticus 23, Psalm 30, Ecclesiastes 6, 2 Timothy 4

Are You Content For The Right Reason?

 

Today's verse is 1 Timothy 6:6

But godliness with contentment is great gain. 

    To what purpose do you labour? Some may, not understanding all that is implied by godliness, claim that this verse is an excuse for laziness, but no, remember, mankind was created to “till the ground” that is to work. However, our work is not, necessarily, for personal or temporal gain, have we not been told, where your treasure is, there will your heart be also? But with food and raiment we can be content. So when you consider this verse, when you labor, when you work, what treasure are you building, and where are you storing it? Selah [Know what satisfies you.] Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Leviticus 21, Psalm 26-27, Ecclesiastes 4, 1 Timothy 6

Tomorrow’s reading will be Leviticus 22, Psalm 28-29, Ecclesiastes 5, 2 Timothy 1

Dealing With Affliction And Pain

 

Today's verse is Psalm 25:18

     Look upon mine affliction and my pain;

      And forgive all my sins.

    From this request of David, let us also remember Job. By God’s testimony, Job suffered not because of open sin, but yet in the end, he had need of repentance. Now we can be confident that whether soon our late, pain and affliction is a natural result of sin, so as we suffer, for whatever reason, we can take the occasion to examine ourselves by the mirror of God’s Word, looking for and by God’s grace finding how we have come short (for are we not sons of Adam, and till we are changed, we will not have attained perfection) and as we find these things, confess them to our Merciful God, who is always quick to forgive, as we seek to learn, of him, his ways. Amen.

To Gold be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Leviticus 20, Psalm 25, Ecclesiastes 3, 1 Timothy 5

Tomorrow’s reading will be Leviticus 21, Psalm 26-27, Ecclesiastes 4, 1 Timothy 6

Do You Work?

 

Today's verse is Leviticus 19:10

And thou shalt not glean thy vineyard, neither shalt thou gather every grape of thy vineyard; thou shalt leave them for the poor and stranger: I am the LORD your God. 

    What is it to give alms, or as we call it today, Charity? Notice in the verse above, which is the foundational verse for biblical charity, that it requires the receiver to work! Paul later tells us, “[T]hat if any would not work, neither should he eat.” Which I am sure he gleaned from the verse above. So, know that God created us to work, and, therefore, if there be anything that should hinder you from working, seek God’s face, and know that he desires you to work, and that he will help you to overcome your handicap. After all, there are very few handicaps today that have not already been overcome by others. Selah [How do you work?] Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Leviticus 19, Psalm 23-24, Ecclesiastes 2, 1 Timothy 4

Monday’s reading will be Leviticus 20, Psalm 25, Ecclesiastes 3, 1 Timothy 5

A More Sure Word

 

Today's verse is Ecclesiastes 1:5-7

     The sun also ariseth, and the sun goeth down, and hasteth to his place where he arose. 

     The wind goeth toward the south, and turneth about unto the north; it whirleth about continually, and the wind returneth again according to his circuits. 

     All the rivers run into the sea; yet the sea is not full; unto the place from whence the rivers come, thither they return again. 

    It has been said that the Bible is not a science book. Yet, when it touches upon things that can be known and tested by the scientific method, nothing it has said has ever been falsified, nor will it ever be! The passage above was written by Solomon about a thousand years before Christ, and several hundred years before the Greek philosophers lived, yet it would fit as the simplest definition of the weather cycle a modern textbook could give. When reading your Bible, God’s Word, know that it was given by God, who cannot lie, and as the maker of all, he knows all things, and what he has given is a sure foundation. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Leviticus 18, Psalm 22, Ecclesiastes 1, 1 Timothy 3

Tomorrow’s reading will be Leviticus 19, Psalm 23-24, Ecclesiastes 2, 1 Timothy 4

Remember The Name Of God!

 

Today's verse is Psalm 20:7

     Some trust in chariots, and some in horses:

      But we will remember the name of the LORD our God.

    What is it to remember the name of the Lord our God? In the next psalm, David thanks God for the blessings he has given him, but in the same psalm, David remembers what God does to the Wicked. You do not want to be counted among their number! But Paul tells Timothy to pray for all, with the hope that all men might be saved, coming to the knowledge of the truth. This is what it is to remember the name of God. To know him, to know his character, and if you truly know these things, how can you not Trust him. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Leviticus 17, Psalm 20-21, Proverbs 31, 1 Timothy 2

Tomorrow’s reading will be Leviticus 18, Psalm 22, Ecclesiastes 1, 1 Timothy 3

The Better High Priest

 

Today's verse is Leviticus 16:6

And Aaron shall offer his bullock of the sin offering, which is for himself, and make an atonement for himself, and for his house. 

    Aaron, an high priest by the command of God, still before he could offer for the sins of the people, had to first offer for himself, for he, himself, also was a sinner, impure in the eyes of an Holy God. Yet, today, we see Jesus, born of a virgin, not having the corruption of sin passed down from Adam, made a priest after the order of Melchisedec, suffered the Cross, the sinless taking the place of the sinful, that all that will might come to him and find forgiveness and redemption, their debt to God paid in full, by this blood of the Lamb, which he shed once for all. Have you been so washed in this blood and, therefore, been made clean? Selah [Do not rest till you know this.] Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Leviticus 16, Psalm 19, Proverbs 30, 1 Timothy 1

Tomorrow’s reading will be Leviticus 17, Psalm 20-21, Proverbs 31, 1 Timothy 2

A Safe Place

 

Today's verse is Psalm 18:18

     They prevented me in the day of my calamity:

      But the LORD was my stay.

    Consider and review the Life of David, and of the many troubles he faced, and whether they were of his own making, or the result of the desire of others, who did David always turn to? And so here, David testifies of this truth, that never did God fail him, but was always there, a safe place in times of trouble and turmoil, as well as the one that would bring David through. Will you take David’s example, and trust in the one he trusted, and find that he is still Faithful. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Leviticus 15, Psalm 18, Proverbs 29, 2 Thessalonians 3

Tomorrow’s reading will be Leviticus 16, Psalm 19, Proverbs 30, 1 Timothy 1

Should You Trust Your Heart?

 

Today's verse is Proverbs 28:26

     He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool:

      But whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

    Often today, we are counseled to follow our heart, but is this what God tells us here? Nay, but we are to walk wisely. How? Is there not a promise that God has given us, even: Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; And lean not to thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, And he shall direct thy paths. So, rather than trusting your lying heart, with it trust God, or/and trust God with it, and as you follow his direction, he shall as he promised, deliver you. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Leviticus 14, Psalm 17, Proverbs 28, 2 Thessalonians 2

Monday’s reading will be Leviticus 15, Psalm 18, Proverbs 29, 2 Thessalonians 3

Knowing The Pleasure Of Abiding With God

 

Today's verse is Psalm 15:1-2

     LORD, Who shall abide in thy tabernacle?

      Who shall dwell in thy holy hill?

     He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness,

      And speaketh the truth in his heart.

    Some would say, “Why do I want to abide in the Tabernacle of God?” Are you seeking pleasure? Twice in my reading today, pleasure, true pleasure, is associated with abiding with God, and knowing his goodness, and accomplishing his work. I can testify, that when God is present, there is joy, there is pleasure, and his presence is pleasant even in the midst of turmoil. What is the first step toward the pleasure found in abiding with God and his Son, Jesus Christ? Seek the truth and forsake lies. Did not Jesus Christ promise: Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Leviticus 13, Psalm 15-16, Proverbs 27, 2 Thessalonians 1

Tomorrow’s reading will be Leviticus 14, Psalm 17, Proverbs 28, 2 Thessalonians 2

Handling The Dark Times

 

Today's verse is Psalm 13:2

     How long shall I take counsel in my soul,

      Having sorrow in my heart daily?

      How long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?

    There will be many times, and possibly even now, you may think, “Where is God? Why hasn’t he moved yet?” But in another place, this same Psalmist commands, “Wait on the Lord, Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: Wait, I say, on the Lord.” So, will you Trust him in this, or that, dark time? Will you as David did at the end of this Psalm remember, and sings, how God hath dealt bountifully with me. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Leviticus 11-12, Psalm 13-14, Proverbs 26, 1 Thessalonians 5

Tomorrow’s reading will be Leviticus 13, Psalm 15-16, Proverbs 27, 2 Thessalonians 1

To Say The Right Thing

 

Today's verse is Proverbs 25:11

     A word fitly spoken

      Is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.

    That is to say, the right word at the right time is a blessing to all that hear it. Allow me to let the Word of God speak: “And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell.” Therefore, “But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.” So, “Let the words of my mouth, And the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer.” And finally, “Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before what ye shall answer: For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist.” Do you understand? Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Leviticus 10, Psalm 11-13, Proverbs 25, 1 Thessalonians 4

Tomorrow’s reading will be Leviticus 11-12, Psalm 13-14, Proverbs 26, 1 Thessalonians 5

No Personal Vengeance!

 

Today's verse is Proverbs 24:29

     Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me:

      I will render to the man according to his work.

    Consider and compare this verse with what Jesus commanded in Matthew, “Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.” And to clarify, “Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wraith: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.” Why? For the simple fact that we cannot judge true judgment, for we do not know all, but God does, and as seen before, we can be sure that God in due time will act, and when he does act, Judgment will be swift, and it will be sure, and I know that I do not want to be caught up in it. Why should you? Selah [Something to consider.] Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Leviticus 9, Psalm 10, Proverbs 24, 1 Thessalonians 3

Tomorrow’s reading will be Leviticus 10, Psalm 11-13, Proverbs 25, 1 Thessalonians 4