To Guide and To Guard

Read:  Psalm 119:9-16 / Proverbs 21 / Exodus 1 / Acts 9

 

Psalm 119:11 ~ Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.

Proverbs 21:3 ~ To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.

Exodus 1:17 ~ But the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt commanded ... but saved the men children alive.

Acts 9:6 ~ Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord said unto him, Arise... it shall be told thee what thou must do.

 

The Word of God is just and true;

Our hearts should hide it deep within

To guide us in the things we do

And also guard our hearts from sin. 

 

It teaches us to fear the Lord,

Like Egypt’s midwives and like Paul

Who found their purpose and reward 

In their obedience to God’s call. 

 

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Committed to His Control

Read:  Psalm 119:1-8 / Proverbs 20 / Genesis 50 / Acts 8

 

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

Proverbs 20:24,27 ~ Man's goings are of the LORD; how can a man then understand his own way?... The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts.

Genesis 50:20 ~ But God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive.

Acts 8:5,35 ~ Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ... Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus.

 

There is a blessing God imparts

To those who humbly seek His face. 

God searches for committed hearts 

That He may lead them by His grace.

 

As Joseph knew God’s plan was good,

As preaching Christ was Philip’s goal,

The Lord used those who understood

That God is good and in control.

 

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God of Glory

Read:  Psalm 118 / Proverbs 19 / Genesis 49 / Acts 7

 

Psalm 118:8,22 ~ It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man... The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner.

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

Genesis 49:1 ~ And Jacob... said, Gather yourselves together, that I may tell you that which shall befall you in the last days.

Acts 7:2,55 ~ The God of glory appeared... But he... saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God.

 

We see the Stone which was refused

Portray the Savior men despise. 

The God of glory was abused

By those who thought that they were wise. 

 

Though Christ-rejecters have not feared,

The Lord shall have them in derision. 

The God of glory has appeared!

Should not His glory fill our vision? 

 

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Praise and Proclaim

Read:  Psalm 117 / Proverbs 18 / Genesis 48 / Acts 6

 

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 18:15 ~ The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

Genesis 48:21 ~ And Israel said unto Joseph, Behold, I die: but God shall be with you, and bring you again unto the land of your fathers.

Acts 6:7 ~ And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.

 

O praise the Lord in every nation!

Proclaim with joy the Gospel themes:

His grace and truth have brought salvation

To save the lost whom He redeems! 

 

All those who search for God shall find

The knowledge that He will impart

To everyone who is inclined

To seek Him with a humble heart. 

 

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Our Love for Our Lord

Read:  Psalm 116 / Proverbs 17 / Genesis 47 / Acts 5 

 

Psalm 116:1 ~ I love the LORD, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications.

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

Genesis 47:25 ~ Thou hast saved our lives: let us find grace in the sight of my lord.

Acts 5:29 ~ We ought to obey God rather than men.

 

Our love for our Lord Jesus Christ

Is stirred as we ponder the reasons:

Behold Him, the Lamb sacrificed,

Who loved us through all of our seasons!

 

He lovingly calls us to pray

Extending His plentiful grace,

Renewing our strength to obey

In each situation we face. 

 

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Foolish and Flawed

Read:  Psalm 115 / Proverbs 16 / Genesis 46 / Acts 4

 

Psalm 115:2,3 ~ Wherefore should the heathen say, Where is now their God? But our God is in the heavens: he hath done whatsoever he hath pleased.

Proverbs 16:6 ~ By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.

Genesis 46:3 ~ 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.

Acts 4:27,28 ~ Of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed... the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered together, for to do whatsoever thy hand and thy counsel determined before to be done.

 

The atheist nations are blind

Who ask us “Now where is your God?”

Ignoring what God has designed,

Their reasons are foolish and flawed. 

 

Consider the things God has done! 

With Jacob, He made a great nation,

From whence He brought forth His own Son,

Who purchased for us our salvation!

 

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Trust and Tremble

Read:  Psalm 114 / Proverbs 15 / Genesis 45 / Acts 3

 

Psalm 114:7 ~ Tremble, thou earth, at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the God of Jacob.

Proverbs 15:11 ~ Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more, then, the hearts of the children of men?

Genesis 45:7 ~ God sent me before you to preserve you a posterity... and to save your lives by a great deliverance.

Acts 3:26 ~ God, having raised up his Son Jesus, sent him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from his iniquities.

 

Let all the earth now trust and tremble,

Exalting Christ our God and Savior.

Let all who worship Him assemble

To thank Him for His saving favor.

 

Like Joseph, whom God sent ahead

To save the people from starvation,

Our Savior, risen from the dead,

Has rescued us with His salvation.

 

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