Monday, March 18, 2024

Pondering the Possible

Read:  Psalm 119:33-40 / Proverbs 19 / Job 24 /Matthew 19

 

Psalm 119:37 ~ Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; and quicken thou me in thy way.

Proverbs 19:23 ~ The fear of the LORD tendeth to life... he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.

Job 24:13 ~ They are of those that rebel against the light; they know not the ways thereof, nor abide in the paths thereof.

Matthew 19:25,26 ~ Who then can be saved?... Jesus said... With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.

 

The things we count impossible

Are possible with Jesus Christ.  

He is the Healer of our soul

Who for this cause was sacrificed. 

 

To those who may be pondering

Salvation’s path, we make it clear:  

All we like sheep were wandering,

But Christ our Savior brought us near.  

 


Reason we Run

Read:  Psalm 119:25-32 / Proverbs 18 / Job 23 /Matthew 18 

 

Psalm 119:32 ~ I will run the way of thy commandments, when thou shalt enlarge my heart.

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

Job 23:10 ~ But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.

Matthew 18:11 ~ For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost.

 

There is a reason we should run

To do the things our God commands: 

Our days on earth shall soon be done

As every mortal understands.

 

We're tested as we run our race,

For God refines our hearts as gold.

We’re running to proclaim His grace

To everyone who may be told.  

 


Sunday, March 17, 2024

Face of my Friend

Read:  Psalm 119:17-24 / Proverbs 17 / Job 22 /Matthew 17

 

Psalm 119:18 ~ Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law.

Proverbs 17:17 ~ A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.

Job 22:26 ~ For then shalt thou have thy delight in the Almighty, and shalt lift up thy face unto God.

Matthew 17:8 ~ And when they had lifted up their eyes, they saw no man, save Jesus only.

 

As I behold my Savior's face

In Scriptures that I comprehend,

My eyes are opened as I trace

In Jesus Christ my dearest Friend. 

 

He is the Lifter of my eyes

When all fair-weather friends have flown. 

He is the Hearer of my cries

When no one hears but God alone.  

 


Saturday, March 16, 2024

Rejoice in the Riches

Read:  Psalm 119:9-16 / Proverbs 16 / Job 21 /Matthew 16

 

Psalm 119:14 ~ I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches.

Proverbs 16:16 ~ How much better is it to get wisdom than gold!...  to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!

Job 21:21 ~ For what pleasure hath he in his house after him, when the number of his months is cut off in the midst?  

Matthew 16:26 ~ For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?  

 

What treasures in God’s Word are found

As we explore His riches there!

We see His wisdom there abound;

The world's wealth cannot compare!

 

How fleeting is this world's treasure

That very soon shall turn to dust! 

In Christ we have eternal pleasure,

In whom is all our hope and trust. 

 


Friday, March 15, 2024

Humility vs. Hypocrisy

Read:  Psalm 119:1-8 / Proverbs 15 / Job 20 /Matthew 15

 

 Psalm 119:2 ~ Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart.

Proverbs 15:33 ~ The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honor is humility.

Job 20:5 ~ The triumphing of the wicked is short, and the joy of the hypocrite but for a moment. 

Matthew 15:7-9 ~ Ye hypocrites, well did Esaias prophesy of you, saying, This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoreth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me. But in vain they do worship me.

 

How blest are those who are sincere,

Who humbly walk before the Lord. 

Their hearts are cleansed by godly fear;

Eternal joy is their reward. 

 

Though hypocrites are so inclined

To boast with momentary laughter,

They shall discover they were blind

And shall regret it ever after.  

 


Thursday, March 14, 2024

What Hope We Have!

Read:  Psalm 118 / Proverbs 14 / Job 19 /Matthew 14

 

Psalm 118:21,22 ~ I will praise thee: for thou hast heard me, and art become my salvation. The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner.

Proverbs 14:32 ~ The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.

Job 19:25,26 ~ I know that my Redeemer liveth... that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth: and though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God:

Matthew 14:27 ~ But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.

 

What hope we have, which was foreshown 

In prophecies which could not fail,

Foretelling Christ the Corner Stone

Would be rejected, yet prevail!

 

This is our hope in life and death: 

We know that our Redeemer lives! 

He gives us each appointed breath

And cheers us with the peace He gives.  

 


Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Rejoicing or Rejecting

Read:  Psalm 117 / Proverbs 13 / Job 18 /Matthew 13 

 

Psalm 117:1,2 ~ O praise the LORD, all ye nations: praise him, all ye people. For his merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the LORD endureth forever. Praise ye the LORD.

Proverbs 13:9 ~ The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

Job 18:18,21 ~ He shall be driven from light into darkness, and chased out of the world... this is... him that knoweth not God.

Matthew 13:16 ~ But blessed are your eyes, for they see: and your ears, for they hear.

 

Eternal blessings from above

Extend to every tribe and nation.

We praise our Savior for His love,

Rejoicing in His great salvation.

 

The eyes are blessed that see the Lord,

And ears are blessed that hear His voice,

But darkness is the sad reward

Of those rejecting Him by choice. 

 


Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Trouble with Trusting

Read:  Psalm 116 / Proverbs 12 / Job 17 /Matthew 12

 

Psalm 116:11 I said in my haste, All men are liars.

Proverbs 12:5 The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.

Job 17:15 Where is now my hope?... who shall see it?

Matthew 12:21 And in his name shall the Gentiles trust.

 

The trouble with trusting in men

Is that there are many who lie.

So why should we trust them again?

And how shall we test their reply?

 

The truth of the Lord has been shown

By prophecies kept which were spoken.

In contrast, the liar is known

By promises made which are broken.