Refuge Revealed

Read:  Psalm 142 / Proverbs 30 / Jer. 43 /1 Cor. 1

 

Psalm 142:5 ~ I cried unto thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my refuge and my portion in the land of the living.

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

Jeremiah 43:2 ~ Then spake… all the proud men, saying unto Jeremiah, Thou speakest falsely.

1 Corinthians 1:23 ~ But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness.

 

There is a refuge in this land

That God has in His Word revealed.

The counsel of the Lord shall stand;

The Lord shall be our Strength and Shield.

 

We hear the voices of the proud

Reject the truth they have denied,

Yet we are graciously allowed

To preach Christ Jesus crucified.

 

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Clarifying Counsel

Read:  Psalm 141 / Proverbs 29 / Jer. 42 / Romans 16

 

Psalm 141:8 ~ But mine eyes are unto thee, O GOD the Lord: in thee is my trust; leave not my soul destitute.

Proverbs 29:18 ~ Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

Jeremiah 42:3 ~ That the LORD thy God may shew us the way wherein we may walk, and the thing that we may do.

Romans 16:25-27 ~ Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel… by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God… to God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ forever. Amen.

 

My eyes are lifted to the Lord

When I am facing a decision.

When all my options are explored,

His counsel clarifies my vision.

 

The Lord will lead me in His way

And show me what I ought to do.

I hear His counsel every day,

For every word of God is true.

 

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Savior in the Scriptures

Read:  Psalm 140 / Proverbs 28 / Jer. 41 / Romans 15

 

Psalm 140:7 ~ O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, thou hast covered my head in the day of battle.

Proverbs 28:1 ~ The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.

Jeremiah 41:13 ~ Now it came to pass, that when all the people which were with Ishmael saw Johanan [Heb. Jehovah’s Favor] and all the captains of the forces… were glad.

Romans 15:4 ~ For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.

 

The Lord, the Strength of our salvation,

Is our triumphant, risen Savior.

His Gospel is our proclamation: 

In Christ alone is saving favor.

 

The Scriptures that before were written

Have been fulfilled by Jesus Christ:

The Lamb of God for us was smitten,

And He for us was sacrificed.

 

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Correction by Christ

Read:  Psalm 139 / Proverbs 27 / Jer. 40 / Romans 14

 

Psalm 139:23,24 ~ Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.

Proverbs 27:1,11 ~ Boast not thyself of tomorrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth…make my heart glad.

Jeremiah 40:3 ~ Because ye have sinned against the LORD, and have not obeyed his voice… this thing is come upon you.

Romans 14:11,12 ~ It is written, As I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God. So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God.

 

May Christ my Savior search my heart

And lead me in His perfect way

With wisdom that He will impart

To know His will and to obey.

 

If I have not obeyed His voice,

I need His wise correction now

To love and serve my Lord by choice,

For one day every knee shall bow.

 

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Awake vs. Astray

Read:  Psalm 138 / Proverbs 26 / Jer. 39 / Romans 13

 

Psalm 138:7 ~ Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me.

Proverbs 26:13 ~ The slothful man saith, There is a lion in the way; a lion is in the streets.

Jeremiah 39:6,7 ~ Then the king of Babylon slew the sons of Zedekiah in Riblah before his eyes: also the king of Babylon slew all the nobles of Judah. Moreover he put out Zedekiah's eyes, and bound him with chains, to carry him to Babylon.

Romans 13:11 ~ Now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed.

 

Though there is trouble in our midst,

We trust our Savior’s mighty hand.

The lion roars that we resist,

Yet we are led by Christ’s command.

 

Though many make the great mistake

Of those who go astray like sheep,

Our Shepherd calls us to awake,

For this is not the time to sleep!   

 

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Perspective of the Perfect

Read:  Psalm 137 / Proverbs 25 / Jer. 38 / Romans 12 

 

Psalm 137:4 ~ How shall we sing the LORD'S song in a strange land?

Proverbs 25:13,25 ~ A faithful messenger… refresheth the soul of his masters… As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.

Jeremiah 38:20 ~ Obey, I beseech thee, the voice of the LORD… so it shall be well unto thee, and thy soul shall live.

Romans 12:2 ~ And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

 

When men declare that right is wrong

And sinners mock our precious Lord,

How shall we sing salvation’s song

Where heaven’s Gospel is ignored?

 

The answer is to look ahead

With true perspective God will give

To view our home above instead

With perfect joy where we shall live. 

 

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Wisdom of His Word

Read:  Psalm 136 / Proverbs 24 / Jer. 37 / Romans 11 

 

Psalm 136:1 ~ O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth forever.

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.

Jeremiah 37:17 ~ Then Zedekiah the king sent… and said, Is there any word from the LORD? And Jeremiah said, There is.

Romans 11:33,34 ~ O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God!... For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who hath been his counselor?

 

Give thanks to God, for He is good,

Who rescued us with His salvation.

He makes His promise understood

And thus ensures our expectation. 

 

His Word of truth is our reward

With counsel that instructs our soul.  

The wisdom of His Word explored

Is infinitely wonderful!

 

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