His Harvest

Read:  Psalm 64 / Proverbs 9 / Jeremiah 8 /Romans 14

 

Psalm 64:9 ~ All men shall fear, and shall declare the work of God; for they shall wisely consider of his doing.

Proverbs 9:10,12 ~ The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom… If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it.

Jeremiah 8:20 ~ The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved.

Romans 14:12 ~ So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God.

 

The day is coming when all men

Shall know the truth that rebels scorned, 

For Jesus Christ our Lord shall reign;

Let all the nations be forewarned. 

 

To God we are accountable

To labor in His harvest now,

For Christ alone can save the soul,

And every knee to Him shall bow. 

 

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Early and Earnestly

Read:  Psalm 63 / Proverbs 8 / Jeremiah 7 /Romans 13

 

Psalm 63:1 ~ O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is.

Proverbs 8:35 ~ Whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favor of the LORD.

Jeremiah 7:23 ~ Obey my voice… and walk ye in all the ways that I have commanded you, that it may be well unto you.

Romans 13:12,14 ~ The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light… But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.

 

Throughout this desert land we see 

There is no water for our thirst.

So, early and more earnestly,

We seek the Lord who sought us first. 

 

The early dawn brings forth the day;

There is no time for indecision!

The Lord has called us to obey

And trust in Him for His provision.

 

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Rendered Reprobate

Read:  Psalm 62 / Proverbs 7 / Jeremiah 6 /Romans 12

 

Psalm 62:5 ~ My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him. 

Proverbs 7:24 ~ Hearken unto me now therefore, O ye children, and attend to the words of my mouth. 

Jeremiah 6:30 ~ Reprobate silver shall men call them, because the LORD hath rejected them.

Romans 12:1 ~ I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

 

In Christ we have an expectation

Of promises for which we wait.  

But those refusing His salvation

Are thereby rendered reprobate.

 

The reason for our hope is plain,

For Jesus Christ is our Defender. 

Our confidence is not in vain;

Our joy is found in full surrender. 

 

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Riches in the Rock

Read:  Psalm 61 / Proverbs 6 / Jeremiah 5 /Romans 11

 

Psalm 61:2 ~ From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

Proverbs 6:23 ~ For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:

Jeremiah 5:31 ~ The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests bear rule by their means; and my people love to have it so: and what will ye do in the end thereof?

Romans 11:33 ~ O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out!

 

The Lord will lead me to the Rock

Above the clamor and confusion

From sinners who still choose to mock

And blindly draw the wrong conclusion.

 

All heaven’s riches are in Christ;

He is the Rock who proved His love!

The fool by sin may be enticed,

But what about the end thereof?

 

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Glad Tidings of Good Things

Read:  Psalm 60 / Proverbs 5 / Jeremiah 4 /Romans 10

 

Psalm 60:4 ~ Thou hast given a banner to them that fear thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth. Selah.

Proverbs 5:7,9 ~ Hear me now therefore… lest thou give thine honor unto others, and thy years unto the cruel.

Jeremiah 4:3 ~ For thus saith the LORD… Break up your fallow ground, and sow not among thorns. 

Romans 10:15 ~ How shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!

 

Now let our banner be displayed

To show glad tidings of good things,

Lest otherwise we be dismayed

With shame before the King of kings. 

 

Now let the fallow ground be broken!

Let thorns of sin be now removed!

Let Gospel truth be plainly spoken

And by its evidence be proved.

 

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Guiding Light and Guarding Love

Read:  Psalm 59 / Proverbs 4 / Jeremiah 3 /Romans 9

 

Psalm 59:9 ~ Because of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my defense.

Proverbs 4:18-19 ~ The path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day. The way of the wicked is as darkness: they know not at what they stumble.

Jeremiah 3:4,22 ~ Wilt thou not from this time cry unto me, My father, thou art the guide of my youth?... Behold, we come unto thee; for thou art the LORD our God.

Romans 9:33 ~ As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumbling stone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.

 

Because the enemy is strong

The Lord shall be my confidence. 

His guiding light leads me along;

His guarding love is my defense. 

 

The Lord has taught me from my youth

That grace is given to the humble.

The proud who will refuse His truth

Upon the Cornerstone will stumble. 

 

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Freedom's Fountain

Read:  Psalm 58 / Proverbs 3 / Jeremiah 2 /Romans 8

 

Psalm 58:3 ~ The wicked are estranged from the womb: they go astray as soon as they be born, speaking lies.

Proverbs 3:33 ~ The curse of the LORD is in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the just.

Jeremiah 2:13 ~ For my people have committed two evils; they have forsaken me the fountain of living waters, and hewed them out cisterns, broken cisterns, that can hold no water.

Romans 8:2 ~ For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.

 

The wicked blindly still declare

The lies enslaving them from youth. 

Though God has spoken, they don’t care

To search for freedom in the truth. 

 

Yet freedom blesses those once cursed;

Deception’s prison bars are broken! 

God’s fountain satisfies our thirst

By every word that He has spoken.

 

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Cry to Christ

Read:  Psalm 57 / Proverbs 2 / Jeremiah 1 /Romans 7

 

Psalm 57:2 ~ I will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth all things for me.

Proverbs 2:3,5 ~ Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding… Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God.

Jeremiah 1:19 ~ They shall fight against thee; but they shall not prevail… for I am with thee, saith the LORD, to deliver thee.

Romans 7:24-25 ~ O wretched man that I am! Who shall deliver me from the body of this death? I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord.

 

I’ll cry to Christ, for He is near

To save me as on Him I call. 

I’ll learn to walk with godly fear

That He may reign as Lord of all. 

 

O what a wretched man I am!

The battle rages from within!

I thank the Lord and praise the Lamb

Who lives to rescue me from sin.

 

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Victorious Vows

Read:  Psalm 56 / Proverbs 1 / Isaiah 66 /Romans 6

 

Psalm 56:12,13 ~ Thy vows are upon me… Thou hast delivered my soul from death: wilt not thou deliver my feet from falling, that I may walk before God in the light of the living?

Proverbs 1:33 ~ But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.

Isaiah 66:2 ~ To this man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at my word.

Romans 6:14 ~ For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace.

 

I hear the vows of Christ my Savior;

They stir my heart with confidence!

I claim the blessings of His favor,

Assured that He is my Defense. 

 

Each circumstance that He allows

Shall be attended with His grace.

I am victorious by the vows

Of Christ who is my Hiding Place. 

 

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Bring our Burden

Read:  Psalm 55 / Proverbs 30 / Isaiah 65 /Romans 5 

 

Psalm 55:22 ~ Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.

Proverbs 30:5 ~ Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.

Isaiah 65:24 ~ And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.

Romans 5:5 ~ The love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.

 

We bring our burden to the Lord;

By Him our broken hearts are healed,

And thus, our souls shall be restored, 

For God Himself shall be our Shield. 

 

The Lord shall hear our earnest prayer.

His boundless love is shed abroad

In hearts that cast on Him their care

And have their confidence in God.

 

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Persuaded by His Promises

Read:  Psalm 54 / Proverbs 29 / Isaiah 64 /Romans 4 

 

Psalm 54:4 ~ Behold, God is mine helper: the Lord is with them that uphold my soul.

Proverbs 29:25 ~ The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.

Isaiah 64:4 ~ For since the beginning of the world men have not heard, nor perceived by the ear, neither hath the eye seen, O God… what he hath prepared for him that waiteth for him.

Romans 4:20,21 ~ He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; and being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform. 

 

I am persuaded by God’s Word;

I trust the promises He made. 

By God Himself I am assured

There is no cause to be afraid.

 

Like Abraham, whose faith was strong

In promises that God foretold,

I know the Lord is never wrong,

So why then should I not be bold?

 

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Rebels Redeemed

Read:  Psalm 53 / Proverbs 28 / Isaiah 63 /Romans 3

 

Psalm 53:2,3 ~ God looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, that did seek God… there is none that doeth good, no, not one.

Proverbs 28:5 ~ Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things.

Isaiah 63:7-10 ~ I will mention the lovingkindnesses of the LORD, and the praises of the LORD… In all their affliction he was afflicted… in his love and in his pity, he redeemed them; and he bare them… But they rebelled.

Romans 3:23,24 ~ For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. 

 

The Lord looked down to see who would

Be wise enough to seek His face. 

We all rebelled!  Not one was good,

Yet He redeemed us by His grace!

 

How wonderful is His salvation

For rebels who had turned aside! 

Our sins demanded condemnation,

But by His grace, we’re justified.

 

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Continuing Commission

Read:  Psalm 52 / Proverbs 27 / Isaiah 62 /Romans 2

 

Psalm 52:1 ~ Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God endureth continually.

Proverbs 27:11 ~ My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproacheth me.

Isaiah 62:6 ~ I have set watchmen… which… never hold their peace… ye that make mention of the LORD, keep not silence.

Romans 2:16 ~ God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel.

 

Boast not yourself, O mighty man,

Against the truth that you malign. 

The goodness of our Savior’s plan

Continues by His wise design. 

 

The watchmen Christ has set in place

Shall speak and never hold their peace.

As they continue by His grace,

His great commission shall not cease. 

 

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Proclaim it to the Prisoners

Read:  Psalm 51 / Proverbs 26 / Isaiah 61 /Romans 1

 

Psalm 51:2 ~ Wash me thoroughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.

Proverbs 26:2 ~ So the curse causeless shall not come.

Isaiah 61:1 ~ The LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek… to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound.

Romans 1:16 ~ For I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

 

Let Gospel tidings be proclaimed

To those in prison who are bound. 

Be ready and be unashamed

To preach our Gospel’s joyful sound! 

 

Salvation washes thoroughly

The sinners who had once been cursed. 

Our Savior sets the captives free

And satisfies their longing thirst!  

 

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Global Gospel

Read:  Psalm 50 / Proverbs 25 / Isaiah 60 /Acts 28

 

Psalm 50:1 ~ The mighty God… hath spoken, and called the earth from the rising of the sun unto the going down thereof.

Proverbs 25:25 ~ As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.

Isaiah 60:1,3 ~ Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee… and the Gentiles shall come to thy light.  

Acts 28:28 ~ Be it known therefore unto you, that the salvation of God is sent unto the Gentiles, and that they will hear it.

 

The mighty God has surely spoken

And called the nations to repent. 

The Scripture never shall be broken

By which His Gospel has been sent.

 

Let God’s ambassadors arise

And shine the light of His salvation! 

Though some may choose to close their eyes, 

God sends His Word to every nation. 

 

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Pondering the Poverty

Read:  Psalm 49 / Proverbs 24 / Isaiah 59 /Acts 27

 

Psalm 49:8,15 ~ The redemption of their soul is precious... But God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave: for he shall receive me. Selah.

Proverbs 24:11,12 ~ If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death… doth not he that pondereth the heart consider it? and he that keepeth thy soul, doth not he know it?

Isaiah 59:16 ~ He saw that there was no man, and wondered that there was no intercessor: therefore his arm brought salvation unto him; and his righteousness, it sustained him.

Acts 27:25 ~ Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told me.

 

When pondering the poverty

Of precious souls who yet are lost,

We ought to seek more earnestly

To show to them redemption’s cost. 

 

We ought to speak with strong persuasion

With evidence they may perceive

And also pray on each occasion

That they will know why we believe.  

 

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Guided by God

Read:  Psalm 48 / Proverbs 23 / Isaiah 58 /Acts 26

 

Psalm 48:14 ~ For this God is our God for ever and ever: he will be our guide even unto death.

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

Isaiah 58:11 ~ And the LORD shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, and make fat thy bones: and thou shalt be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters fail not.

Acts 26:16-18 ~ I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness… to open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light… from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness… and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.

 

The Savior is our God and Guide

Who calls us to observe His ways,

Whose word was proven when He died

And rose, as promised, in three days. 

 

The Lord shall guide us faithfully

To bring the Gospel’s proclamation

That ears may hear, that eyes may see,

And hearts may trust Him for salvation. 

 

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Proclaim His Praise

Read:  Psalm 47 / Proverbs 22 / Isaiah 57 /Acts 25

 

Psalm 47:7 ~ God is the King of all the earth: sing ye praises with understanding.

Proverbs 22:19 ~ That thy trust may be in the LORD, I have made known to thee this day, even to thee.

Isaiah 57:15 ~ Thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.

Acts 25:22 ~ Then Agrippa said unto Festus, I would also hear the man myself. Tomorrow, said he, thou shalt hear him.

 

The Lord is King of all the earth;

Creation came by His commanding,

But our salvation by His birth.

Proclaim His praise with understanding!

 

Behold the LORD, so high and holy,

The lofty King of all creation! 

Behold the LAMB, so meek and lowly

Who died to purchase our salvation! 

 

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Comfort and Constraint

Read:  Psalm 46 / Proverbs 21 / Isaiah 56 /Acts 24

 

Psalm 46:10 ~ Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.

Proverbs 21:2 ~ Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.

Isaiah 56:2-4 ~ Blessed is the man that… keepeth his hand from doing any evil… and choose the things that please me.

Acts 24:16 ~ And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward men.

 

The comfort of our Savior’s love

Now bids the troubled heart, “Be still,”

For Christ is still enthroned above

And pleased with those who do His will.

 

Since God is always pondering

The choices that we make each day,

May love constrain our wandering

And exercise us to obey.

 

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Matter of Mercy

Read:  Psalm 45 / Proverbs 20 / Isaiah 55 /Acts 23

 

Psalm 45:1 ~ My heart is indicting a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the king.

Proverbs 20:9 ~ Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin?

Isaiah 55:6 ~ Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near. 

Acts 23:11 ~ And the night following the Lord stood by him, and said, Be of good cheer, Paul: for as thou hast testified of me in Jerusalem, so must thou bear witness also at Rome.

 

This matter of mercy is true:

The Gospel we’re called to proclaim

Declares what our Savior will do

For all who will call on His name.

 

But who has believed our report? 

So many continue to stray! 

The time to seek God is so short!

The Gospel is crucial today! 

 

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