Truth vs. Treason

Read:  Psalm 117 / Proverbs 25 / 2 Chron. 23 / Philippians 3

 

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

2 Chronicles 23:13 ~ Then Athaliah… said, Treason, Treason.

Philippians 3:8,9 ~ I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord… that I may win Christ, and be found in him, not having mine own righteousness… but that… which is of God by faith.

 

O praise the Lord in every nation

For all our Savior’s wondrous grace

As we explore His great salvation

In every time and every place. 

 

The foes of God may count it treason

When truth is taught with evidence,

But we are called to give a reason

Which God supplies in our defense. 

 

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Supplication for Salvation

Read:  Psalm 116 / Proverbs 24 / 2 Chron. 22 / Philippians 2

 

Psalm 116:1,5 ~ I love the LORD, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications… Gracious is the LORD, and righteous; yea, our God is merciful.

Proverbs 24:27 ~ Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house.

2 Chronicles 22:12 ~ And he [Ahaziah] was with them hid in the house of God six years: and Athaliah reigned over the land.

Philippians 2:5,8 ~ Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus… he humbled himself.

 

I love the Lord, and this is why:

He heard my voice and supplication,

He left His majesty on high,

And gave Himself for my salvation.

 

This is the truth on which I build:

My Savior’s beauty was not hid,

For what He promised was fulfilled

By all Christ Jesus humbly did.

 

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Separation or Salvation

Read:  Psalm 115 / Proverbs 23 / 2 Chron. 21 / Philippians 1 

 

Psalm 115:17,18 ~ The dead praise not the LORD, neither any that go down into silence. But we will bless the LORD from this time forth and for evermore. Praise the LORD.

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

2 Chronicles 21:6 ~ And he walked in the way of the kings of Israel, like… Ahab: for he had the daughter of Ahab to wife: and he wrought that which was evil in the eyes of the LORD. 

Philippians 1:21 ~ For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

 

There is a dreadful separation

By which a soul is counted dead:

Apart from Christ and His salvation,

There is no life, but death instead. 

 

Let us exalt our Lord with praise

As in our hearts He comes to reign,

Assured, as we observe His ways,

To live is Christ; to die is gain!

 

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Blessed in the Battle

Read:  Psalm 114 / Proverbs 22 / 2 Chron. 20 / Ephesians 6

 

Psalm 114:2 ~ Judah was his sanctuary… Israel his dominion.

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

2 Chronicles 20:12,15 ~ O our God… we have no might against this great company that cometh against us; neither know we what to do: but our eyes are upon thee… Thus saith the LORD… the battle is not yours, but God's.

Ephesians 6:11 Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

 

The day of battle has arrived: 

We stand against the false opinion

Of lies the devil has contrived

To fight against our Lord’s dominion.

 

The battle is not ours, but God’s;

We’re blessed with armor that He gives.

We are not looking at the odds;

Our eyes are on the LORD who lives! 

 

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Compared to Christ

Read:  Psalm 113 / Proverbs 21 / 2 Chron. 19 / Ephesians 5

 

Psalm 113:5,6 ~ Who is like unto the LORD our God, who dwelleth on high, who humbleth himself to behold the things that are in heaven, and in the earth!

Proverbs 21:30 ~ There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.

2 Chronicles 19:7 ~ Wherefore now let the fear of the LORD be upon you; take heed and do it: for there is no iniquity with the LORD our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of gifts.

Ephesians 5:1 ~ Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children.

 

With whom shall we compare the Lord,

So high, and yet for us so humbled?

By wisdom Jesus is adored;

By foolishness the proud have stumbled. 

 

The fear of God makes sinners wise

Who thereby turn to Christ our Savior

To follow Him with glad surprise

That He would die to grant them favor!

 

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Reproof and Restoration

Read:  Psalm 112 / Proverbs 20 / 2 Chron. 18 / Ephesians 4

 

Psalm 112:1 ~ Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.

Proverbs 20:8 ~ A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes.

2 Chronicles 18:1 ~ Now Jehoshaphat had riches and honor in abundance, and joined affinity with Ahab.

Ephesians 4:1 ~ I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you… walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called.

 

Let God be feared instead of man;

He scatters evil with His eyes.

We need God’s purging and His plan,

Without which we cannot be wise.

 

Jehoshaphat’s unwise connection

With Ahab was a foolish choice,

But God’s reproof and His correction

Restored him to obey His voice. 

 

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Find the Fullness

Read:  Psalm 111 / Proverbs 19 / 2 Chron. 17 / Ephesians 3

 

Psalm 111:10 ~ The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth forever.

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

2 Chronicles 17:4 ~ But [Jehoshaphat] sought to the LORD God of his father, and walked in his commandments.

Ephesians 3:19 ~ And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.

 

The fear of God is the beginning

Of wisdom’s purifying path

That moves us to depart from sinning

Through grace that rescued us from wrath. 

 

Like kings who wisely sought the Lord

To honor Him with their behavior, 

Let us pursue that same reward

To find the fullness of our Savior. 

 

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