Greatest Gift

Read:  Psalm 85 / Proverbs 24 / 1 Chron. 20 / 1 Cor. 12

 

Psalm 85:8 ~ I will hear what God the LORD will speak: for he will speak peace unto his people.

Proverbs 24:14 ~ So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off.

1 Chronicles 20:2 ~ David took the crown of their king from off his head, and… also exceeding much spoil out of the city.

1 Corinthians 12:31 ~ But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way.

 

Decrees from rulers may abound,

In contrast to what God has said. 

The wise men heard a sweeter sound

And worshiped Jesus Christ instead. 

 

Though many seek a crown’s reward,

Their earthly prize shall soon grow dim.

The Greatest Gift is Christ our Lord, 

Who draws our hearts to worship Him.

 

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Remedy of Remembrance

Read:  Psalm 84 / Proverbs 23 / 1 Chron. 19 / 1 Cor. 11

 

Psalm 84:3 ~ Yea, the sparrow hath found an house, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her young, even thine altars, O LORD of hosts, my King, and my God.

Proverbs 23:26 ~ My son, give me thine heart, and let thine eyes observe my ways.

1 Chronicles 19:13 ~ Be of good courage… behave ourselves valiantly… let the LORD do that which is good in his sight.

1 Corinthians 11:26 ~ For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come.

 

The lonely sparrow finds her rest

In altars typifying Christ.

The swallow makes her young a nest

Where Christ, in type, was sacrificed. 

 

O what a remedy we find

In the remembrance of our Lord!

His altars sweetly call to mind

His love we scarcely have explored.

 

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Prudent Person

Read:  Psalm 83 / Proverbs 22 / 1 Chron. 18 / 1 Cor. 10

 

Psalm 83:16,18 ~ Fill their faces with shame; that they may seek thy name… that men may know that thou, whose name alone is JEHOVAH, art the most high over all the earth.

Proverbs 22:3,4 ~ A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished. By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honor, and life.

1 Chronicles 18:14 ~ So David reigned over all Israel, and executed judgment and justice among all his people.

1 Corinthians 10:32,33 ~ Give none offense, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles… that they may be saved.

 

If Christ our Savior never came,

We could not have a second birth. 

Our faces would be filled with shame

When we departed from this earth.

 

A prudent person will foresee

The fast-approaching condemnation.

No wonder we are called to flee

To Christ who purchased our salvation!

 

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Sent to Sinners

Read:  Psalm 82 / Proverbs 21 / 1 Chron. 17 / 1 Cor. 9

 

Psalm 82:5 ~ They know not, neither will they understand; they walk on in darkness: all the foundations of the earth are out of course.

Proverbs 21:29 ~ A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way.

1 Chronicles 17:16 ~ And David the king came and sat before the LORD, and said, Who am I, O LORD God, and what is mine house, that thou hast brought me hitherto?

1 Corinthians 9:16 ~ Woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel!

 

Foundations all are out of course

As sinners spurn God’s saving grace,

Yet they shall meet the Lord by force

When they shall bow before His face.

 

But who am I, that I should be

A messenger that God has sent? 

My Savior calls, and woe is me

If I don’t tell them to repent!

 

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Hunger of our Heart

Read:  Psalm 81 / Proverbs 20 / 1 Chron. 16 / 1 Cor. 8

 

Psalm 81:10,16 ~ I am the LORD thy God… open thy mouth wide, and I will fill it… with honey out of the rock should I have satisfied thee.

Proverbs 20:27 ~ The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly.

1 Chronicles 16:11 ~ Seek the LORD and his strength, seek his face continually.

1 Corinthians 8:3 ~ If any man love God, the same is known of him.

 

There is a hunger deep inside

That only Jesus Christ can fill.

So let our hearts be open wide

To seek His face and do His will. 

 

God sees the hunger of our heart,

And He has promised satisfaction

To those who love Him and depart

From things that serve as a distraction.

 

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Fading Fashion

Read:  Psalm 80 / Proverbs 19 / 1 Chron. 15 / 1 Cor. 7

 

Psalm 80:17,18 ~ Let thy hand be upon the man of thy right hand, upon the son of man whom thou madest strong for thyself… Quicken us, and we will call upon thy name.

Proverbs 19:21 ~ There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.

1 Chronicles 15:13 ~ The LORD our God made a breach upon us, for that we sought him not after the due order.

1 Corinthians 7:29,31 ~ But this I say, brethren, the time is short… for the fashion of this world passeth away.

 

The Man who is at God’s right hand

Is Jesus Christ who intercedes. 

His precious promises shall stand;

He is supplying all our needs.

 

Why should we let a moment waste?

We ought to serve our Lord with passion! 

Our time is short; let us make haste,

For earth is fading with its fashion. 

 

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Shelter from our Shame

Read:  Psalm 79 / Proverbs 18 / 1 Chron. 14 / 1 Cor. 6

 

Psalm 79:9 ~ Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of thy name… and purge away our sins, for thy name's sake.

Proverbs 18:10 ~ The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

1 Chronicles 14:16,17 ~ David… did as God commanded him… The fame of David went out into all lands… upon all nations.

1 Corinthians 6:20 ~ For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's.

 

We glorify our Savior’s name;

He is the God of our salvation.

He is the Shelter from our shame

Who rescued us from condemnation. 

 

He is the spotless Sacrifice,

The Gift of God unspeakable,

Who gave Himself to pay the price

To ransom our eternal soul.

 

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