Showing Your Love For God

 

Today's Verse is Exodus 16:28

And the LORD said unto Moses, How long refuse ye to keep my commandments and my laws? 

    Know you not that the commandments and the laws of God are not grievous, but are in every aspect Reasonable? He doesn’t say “Do this”, nor does he say “Don’t do that” to ruin your fun. But he gives us these things that our lives might be full, and that we might learn to submit unto him. Who among us knows all? I don’t, even as I seem to appear to present that Image. But the Lord God that created the Heaven and the Earth does, and the commandment that he gives is for our benefit, again so that our lives may be full. Therefore, as Jesus submitted to the will of the Father by the power of his Spirit, will you also endeavor in the same manner to show all the Love you have for him, by keeping his commandments? Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Exodus 16-18

Monday’s reading will be Exodus 19-21

God Is Not Surprised By Our Troubles

 

Today's Verse is Exodus 14:10-15

And when Pharaoh drew nigh, the children of Israel lifted up their eyes, and, behold, the Egyptians marched after them; and they were sore afraid: and the children of Israel cried out unto the LORD. 

    As of the time described, all is as God said it would be, still at this time, Israel has yet to learn, As God had said, so will he do, and that they by his Word were under his protection. Even as the disciples feared in the storm as Jesus slept, not remembering, or not even realizing, that since they were with Jesus they were safe. So, let us first discern: are we where God has directed us? If so, let us be grateful even as the troubles appear to come upon us. For he brought us to such places to shew us his Power and that we might truly learn of his Love for us, even as he shortly will show Israel the way out of their predicament, just as he had determined beforehand. Will you trust him? Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Exodus 13-15

Tomorrow’s reading will be Exodus 16-18

Just For The Asking

 

Today's Verse is Exodus 10:19

And the LORD turned a mighty strong west wind, which took away the locusts, and cast them into the Red sea; there remained not one locust in all the coasts of Egypt. 

    God has said, The goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance[.] Yet, how many times do we see God relenting of the current Judgment just for the asking, only for the recipient to turn back once the unpleasantness has passed? This is why we must Fear the Lord, as well as why we can. God’s goodness coupled with the knowledge that God chastens his own, and destroys those who reject him, thus both the carrot and the stick will lead us to have the fullest blessing from God we can have. We know that God by definition is right, and thus Just, but not only that, but we find in his Word, that he is also the Justifier of those that believe in Jesus. Will you lean upon HIS understanding and Trust him today? Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Exodus 10-12

Tomorrow’s reading will be Exodus 13-15

The Fate Of Pharaoh

 

Today's Verse is Exodus 7:3

And I will harden Pharaoh’s heart, and multiply my signs and my wonders in the land of Egypt. 

    Herein is a great mystery and much debated, Did Pharaoh have a choice? We know that Christ spoke in Parables to hide the truth to those who would not believe, so that they would not be forced to receive redemption. I believe the same principle applies here. It is obvious that God is here, making both his wrath and power known, that all that hear might know that He is God, and him alone. Therefore, God always being in the NOW, already knew the choice Pharaoh would make, as he helped him be true to himself, even as he chose him to be an example to all others the danger of opposing the Creator of Heaven and Earth. Let us remember, that God hates the death of the wicked (even Pharaoh,) is not willing that any should perish, and Jesus Christ having been lifted up draws all men unto himself, but as he has shown here with Pharaoh, he will not force any of us. So, what is your choice? Selah [Will you chose Redemption or Destruction?] Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Exodus 7-9

Tomorrow’s reading will be Exodus 10-12

Even When Our Troubles Prevent Us, God Is Calling

 

Today's Verse is Exodus 6:9

And Moses spake so unto the children of Israel: but they hearkened not unto Moses for anguish of spirit, and for cruel bondage.

    Such is often a sad truth, that our troubles are often an impediment to hear from God, even made to be an excuse to reject God. Yet, God is gracious, and as he had sent Moses to speak to Pharoah to begin his plan for rescuing Israel from Egypt, in such a way that no one would be able to say, “God did not do that!” Here is an amazing thing, this week I was shown what God had said to Jeremiah, how God “looked back” at this time and remembered it with fondness, and now I understand, for God was wooing Israel to become his. And in the same fashion, he woos each of us that we might choose to come to him. Will you open your eyes, will you open your ears, to both see and hear the God that is calling you to him, that you[thou] might receive from him life eternal to spend with him? Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Exodus 4-6

Tomorrow’s reading will be Exodus 7-9

Just Beginning To Understand The Name: I AM

 

Today's Verse is Exodus 3:14

And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you. 

    When I first had read this, before I had ever met God (Yes, we can met him) I wondered what kind of name is “I AM?” But, Oh, what a name, and how true. Just think, “I AM” is present, not past, not future, but always and only present! He is always now, he has no past, nor future (he made time for us) but he is to say again, always NOW. He has no problem spending however much attention on this thing our that. He has no problem given undivided attention to all that are his, and all that are not, and as such NOTHING escapes him, except that which he has chosen to forget (we find this elsewhere.) And this is only the beginning of what it is to understand the name “I AM.” And so, because he has chosen to Love us, he has given us the means to Repent through Jesus Christ his only begotten Son (his Word) that we might learn of him, even as he already knows us. Will you join me on this journey? Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Exodus 1-3

Monday’s reading will be Exodus 4-6

Why We Can Forgive Ourselves.

 

Today's Verse is Genesis 50:15

And when Joseph’s brethren saw that their father was dead, they said, Joseph will peradventure hate us, and will certainly requite us all the evil which we did unto him. 

.    Though this was just mentioned a couple of days ago, it bears repeating, because our hearts are hard, and being hard, desperately wicked. Who among us has not found it difficult to receive forgiveness, and apply it to ourselves? But when Joseph’s brethren came back to him, fearful of his retribution, what was his answer to them, but what he told them before: God is, and has been, in control. And his brothers, having shown some sort of repentance, he forgave, just as God forgives us when we repent, and come to Jesus Christ for the forgiveness he provided by his death upon the Cross, Rising up from the grave that all who trust in him should be Justified. Will you Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and forgive yourself, even as you have been forgiven by God? Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Genesis 48-50

Tomorrow’s reading will be Exodus 1-3

Seeking God's Counsel

 

Today's Verse is Genesis 46:3

And he said, I am God, the God of thy father: fear not to go down into Egypt; for I will there make of thee a great nation: 

    Before Israel continued on his journey to see the son he thought lost, he stopped and sought the face of God, and so God confirmed the action he was about to take. Let us also so learn from this, for you and I are limited in our understanding, and even now we see through a glass darkly, so as we consider our options, let us bring them to the Lord, lest we do as Israel did in Joshua’s day, and make a league with those who come to the table by deception. Has not our God promised, I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: /I will guide thee with mine eye. And again, But his delight is in the law of the Lord; /and in his law doth he meditate day and night. / And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, /That bringeth forth his fruit in his season; / His leaf also shall not wither; /And whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. Will you choose this day to walk always with the Lord? Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Genesis 46-47

Tomorrow’s reading will be Genesis 48-50

Giving And Receiving Forgiveness

 

Today's Verse is Genesis 45:5

Now therefore be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me hither: for God did send me before you to preserve life. 

    Even though Joseph had treated his brothers with suspicion with some harsh results, testing them to see whether or not they have repented of what they had done to him, once he was satisfied, we have this evidence that he forgave them, because God used what they did for Good. From this we can learn: First, that we can forgive others of what they have done to us, because God is in control, and as Paul has clarified; And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called to his purpose. Therefore, we need not, Yea, we must not harbour ill will to our neighbour (notwithstanding the testimony of those found under the altar.) Then second, when forgiven, we can also forgive ourselves, again because God is in Control. All of those consequences that come from our wicked ways, direct or indirect, we can turn over to the God that can work anything and everything together to bring about the perfect end. Therefore, will you Trust in the one that gave himself for you, both forgiving your neighbour and yourself as you accept the forgiveness that God has given you through Jesus Christ? Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Genesis 43-45

Tomorrow’s reading will be Genesis 46-47

Dreams Fulfilled!

 

Today's Verse is Genesis 42:6

And Joseph was the governor over the land, and he it was that sold to all the people of the land: and Joseph’s brethren came, and bowed down themselves before him with their faces to the earth. 

    At this time it would be appropriate to remember Joseph’s first dream: For, behold, we were binding sheaves in the field, and, lo, my sheaf arose, and also stood upright; and, behold, your sheaves stood round about, and made obeisance to my sheaf. As Joseph had dreamed, so it now has occurred. The dream had been given over twenty years before its fulfillment, yet as Joseph had dreamed, so God brought it about. As God had fulfilled Joseph’s first expectation, so will we find that he will fulfill his second. So, whatever promises you have received from your Saviour, you can be sure to receive, starting with that full redemption on the day of Jesus Christ, when all that have believed, whether currently living, or fallen asleep, shall in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, when all that are then in Christ shall “the corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.” So, let us look forward, and watch for the completion of all the promises God has made us. For if he made them, surly as he is God, he shall preform them. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Genesis 41-42

Tomorrow’s reading will be Genesis 43-45

Patience, Waiting On God's Timing!

 

Today's Verse is Genesis 40:23

But think on me when it shall be well with thee, and shew kindness, I pray thee, unto me, and make mention of me unto Pharaoh, and bring me out of this house: 

    Yet did not the chief butler remember Joseph, but forgat him. Having already commented on this second verse, I do not fear to do so again, even as Peter was not ashamed to remind us again and again of certain things that we need to remember, even so we need to remember that our God is never late, neither is he early. For he has appointed certain times that his perfect will might be accomplished, even as Peter has also admonished 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, if you figure God has delayed his answer, fret not, for what God had, or has promised he will do! So, remembering the counsel we have received from David: Wait on the Lord; /Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: /Wait, I say, on the Lord. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Genesis 38-40

Monday’s reading will be Genesis 41-42

Will You Accept the Invitation?

 

Today's Verse is Genesis 35:1

And God said unto Jacob, Arise, go up to Beth-el, and dwell there: and make there an altar unto God, that appeared unto thee when thou fleddest from the face of Esau thy brother. 

    Simeon and Levi had just delivered retribution upon the house of Shechem and the city in which they dwelt, not receiving the rebuke from their father who feared the current people of the Land. Who is right, who is wrong, I cannot tell except God Honored the curse placed upon these two brothers. Yet, God calls them to return to him unto Bethel (the house of God.) And in returning they receive God’s protection from all the people round about. Remember the three that went into the fire, regardless of whether God would deliver them? And so, until the appointed time of Judgment, there is an invitation from God to all that will hear to come to him, forsaking all other gods, for redemption. So, will you come to dwell with God, and him with you? Selah [Do not wait to long.] Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Genesis 35-37

Tomorrow’s reading will be Genesis 38-40

When Reality Appears Be In Conflict With God's Promises.

 

Today's Verse is Genesis 32:7

Then Jacob was greatly afraid and distressed: and he divided the people that was with him, and the flocks, and herds, and the camels, into two bands; 

    Upon first reading this, and for the longest time, I wondered how this action could be counted of faith, until I came to what I would consider a similar (in no way the same) situation. Jacob in having a conflict in what he sees, and what God had promised him, immediately takes action to prepare for what he fears. However, he has not forgotten the promises God has made, for having prepared for the worst, he then gets alone with God, presenting both the problem and the promises God has made him, and so we have the story of his literal wrestling match with God, and having “prevailed” his name was changed. Yet, he still seeks to appease his brother, making peace with him, even as we are later counseled by Christ to reconcile with those who have ought against us. So, even as we also find ourselves having to Trust in the one that calleth those things which be not as though they were, consider both the biblical action to what is before us, not forgetting the promises we have received from God. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Genesis 32-34

Tomorrow’s reading will be Genesis 35-37

Knowing When It's Time To Go Home

 

Today's Verse is Genesis 31:3

And the LORD said unto Jacob, Return unto the land of thy fathers, and to thy kindred; and I will be with thee. 

    In the context of this command to Jacob to leave, we see a general principal for God’s people: When conflict arises, often it is time to leave. Without a doubt there are some exceptions to this, such as Israel conquering the promised land, and Christ’s return to claim his kingdom, yet where we are counted but visitors, when the residents are unhappy, it very well may be the time to leave, that God may bring upon them the fruits of their ways. Have you heard the term “God forsaken?” Know this now, a place is not forsaken of God if but one person that Knows the Lord, yea, is known of the Lord resides. So, when God has been rejected, it is at such a time that we are to shake off their dust off our feet and leave them to the Judgment God has set for them. Even as Solomon warned twice: A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: /But the simple pass on, and are punished. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Genesis 30-31

Tomorrow’s reading will be Genesis 32-34

Still Living On A Cursed Earth

 

Today's Verse is Genesis 27:1

And it came to pass, that when Isaac was old, and his eyes were dim, so that he could not see, he called Esau his eldest son, and said unto him, My son: and he said unto him, Behold, here am I. 

    We are here looking at one of those that have received the promise, who looked for a city whose builder and maker is God, and yet he faced the same issues with old age that all must face except a few such as Moses and Caleb, and perhaps Joshua. But as we are told by Paul, There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man, remembering also the musings of Solomon: The wise man’s eyes are in his head; but the fool walketh in darkness: and I myself perceived also that one event happeneth to them all. So as we walk with our God seeking every day to gain in understanding as he chooses to teach us, learning more and more of him that we might walk worthy of him unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, let us not fret as our bodies begin to fail, but as we have recently observed, to still endeavor to live each day to its fullest to Honor the one who has saved us, even as we look to that day when the curse shall be lifted. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Genesis 27-29

Tomorrow’s reading will be Genesis 30-31

Dwelling In The Present Day

 

Today's Verse is Genesis 25:7

And these are the days of the years of Abraham’s life which he lived, an hundred threescore and fifteen years. 

    These are the day of the years . . . I confess, this is something that I still need to learn, that the Lord our God as put an emphasis on the day, even Today. For even as he speaks of the day Christ gave his life for us saying, This is the day which the Lord hath made; /We will rejoice and be glad in it[,] we find that it was not only that day the Lord has made, but he has made Today as well. Even as he has said in another place, To day if ye will hear his voice, of which the context reminds us of when Israel refused to hear him, but instead in unbelief turned from the direction God had set for them. So, today, we find that we have a choice, whatever we may face today, whether it be hardship as Job faced, or waiting for the day our Lord delivers on his promises to us (Did not Abraham wait for over thirty years for his son Issac his promised son?) Or even the day we see the beginning of the fulfillment of such promises, let us endeavor to make each day a full one. For we have been given a choice between life and death. Even as Paul had elaborated Isaiah’s admonishment: I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee; behold, how is the accepted time, behold, now is the day of salvation. Let us, therefore, so hear our God lest we find ourselves in fear of the day even as Moses so warned: And thy life shall hang in doubt before thee; and thou shalt fear day and night, and shalt have none assurance of thy life; In the morning thou shalt day, Would God it were even! and at even thou shalt say, Would God it were morning! for the fear of thine heart wherewith thou shalt fear, and for the sight of thine eyes which thou shalt see. Having experienced the later, I hope never to return. Therefore, let us Rejoice in Today, and make the Most of it as we walk with the Lord our God. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Genesis 25-26

Monday’s reading will be Genesis 27-29

Learning How To Interpret God's Word, By Seeing How It Was Fulfilled.

 

Today's Verse is Genesis 22:8

And Abraham said, My son, God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering: so they went both of them together.

    Much has been said of this prophetic passage and the nature of the words “God will provide himself a lamb.” Arguing on whether or not God himself shall be the lamb. To settle this, let us look at the fulfillment. John the Baptist introduced Jesus Christ to us as the Lamb of God which taketh away the sin of the world, and again John the Apostle introduces the one that is worthy to open the book as the Lamb, even as he is also called the Lion of Judah. Let us therefore, Rejoice, for God has not only provided a lamb to wash away our sins, But he truly has provided himself a lamb, in every sense of the Word “himself.” For it is Jesus Christ who is our Propitiation that we might have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. If you have not already, will you accept his gift today? Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Genesis 22-24

Tomorrow’s reading will be Genesis 25-26

God Will Remove His Own When He Judges The Earth

 

Today's Verse is Genesis 19:16

And while he lingered, the men laid hold upon his hand, and upon the hand of his wife, and upon the hand of his two daughters; the LORD being merciful unto him: and they brought him forth, and set him without the city. 

    Peter has called Lot by the Spirit of God a righteous man. Yet, we can easily see how Lot’s faith had been choked out by the cares of this world. However, when it truly counted his faith was shown forth by work, for he recognized these “men” as from God as he refused to take no for an answer and gave them shelter from the wickedness of his neighbors. And still, having heard that judgment was set for the City he lived in, he Lingered so that he had to be forced out of the city that God’s promise to Abraham might not be broken, even though ten righteous could not be found. In this we have a Picture, for as God would not leave his own in the place of destruction then, even so now as Peter continues to observe: The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished[.] As it was then, so it will be when Christ comes back for his own and catches them up before he rains down his wrath upon those who have refused to believe. Are you watching?

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Genesis 19-21

Tomorrow’s reading will be Genesis 22-24

Cruel, Or Terrible? There is a Difference!

 

Today's Verse is Genesis 16:11

And the angel of the LORD said unto her, Behold, thou art with child, and shalt bear a son, and shalt call his name Ishmael; because the LORD hath heard thy affliction. 

    In a show I am watching, I have heard an accusation of God, that he is cruel! And in a surface reading of the context of the above verse, one might also be led to such a conclusion. Yet, consider the name “Ishmael:” For the name means: “God shall hear.” From this account, we can see the aftermath of those who do not believe God because of their affliction, even as God through Paul as profiled: Because that when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were they thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. So, is God cruel? God forbid! But he is not ashamed to call himself terrible, and so should we fear him, even as a child fears his Parents when he knows he has transgressed, for he knows the discipline that is coming is just, and actually a kindness so that further transgression both on his part, and for the sake of others that see, that all might be dissuaded. Will you, unlike Ishmael, hear God’s invitation, and give him the Glory he is due, and thank him for the Kindness he has given you through Jesus his Son?

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Genesis 16-18

Tomorrow’s reading will be Genesis 19-21

What God Had Promised, He Will Fulfill.

 

Today's Verse is Genesis 12:7

And the LORD appeared unto Abram, and said, Unto thy seed will I give this land: and there builded he an altar unto the LORD, who appeared unto him. 

    It is important to note the covenants God has made, and to whom. For have we not been told That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us[.] Now, if God has broken even one of his covenants, both of these immutable things will have been broken. But yet, even now, if you will note, the Children that God had promised Abram [Abraham] have not yet possessed all the Land God had promised him. Therefore, even as we have the same hope of Salvation, we can be sure that Israel (to whom the promised passed) will inherit the Land God has given Abraham for God hath not cast away his people which he foreknew, even as he will not cast away any who have come to him through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Genesis 12-15

Tomorrow’s reading will be Genesis 16-18