Still Steadfast

Read:  Psalm 88 / Proverbs 27 / 1 Chron. 23 / 1 Cor. 15

 

Psalm 88:3 ~ My life draweth nigh unto the grave.

Proverbs 27:1,23 ~ Boast not thyself of tomorrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth… Be thou diligent.

1 Chronicles 23:30-32 ~ Stand every morning to thank and praise the LORD, and likewise at even… continually before the LORD… in the service of the house of the LORD.

1 Corinthians 15:58 ~ Therefore… be ye steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.

 

Our life is drawing near the grave

With every finite, fleeting breath,

But Jesus Christ our Savior gave

His life to save our soul from death. 

 

He placed us in the joyful ranks

Of those who celebrate His favor, 

Who praise the Lord, who give Him thanks,

And still steadfastly serve our Savior. 

 

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Zealous for Zion

Read:  Psalm 87 / Proverbs 26 / 1 Chron. 22 / 1 Cor. 14

 

Psalm 87:3 ~ Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God.

Proverbs 26:2 ~ The curse causeless shall not come.

1 Chronicles 22:11 ~ Now… build the house of the LORD thy God… Arise… and be doing, and the LORD be with thee.

1 Corinthians 14:12 ~ Forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church.

 

The glorious things that God has spoken

Should set our hearts on things above.

The curse that held us has been broken

Through Christ by His redeeming love!

 

With Gospel tidings let us build

The house wherein our Lord will dwell. 

Let Zion’s banquet house be filled!

Be zealous, therefore, and excel.

 

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The Christmas Gift That Christ Gave

Read:  Psalm 86 / Proverbs 25 / 1 Chron. 21 / 1 Cor. 13

 

Psalm 86:5 ~ For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.

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

1 Chronicles 21:24 ~ King David said to Ornan, Nay; but I will verily buy it for the full price: for I will not take that which is thine for the LORD, nor offer burnt offerings without cost.

1 Corinthians 13:12 ~ For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.

 

How costly was God’s Christmas Gift

That offers mercy to us all! 

Christ gave Himself to save and lift

The humble hearts who on Him call. 

 

King David purchased at full price

The temple site portraying grace,

Foreshadowing the Sacrifice

Of Jesus dying in our place.

 

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Greatest Gift

Read:  Psalm 85 / Proverbs 24 / 1 Chron. 20 / 1 Cor. 12

 

Psalm 85:8 ~ I will hear what God the LORD will speak: for he will speak peace unto his people.

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.

1 Chronicles 20:2 ~ David took the crown of their king from off his head, and… also exceeding much spoil out of the city.

1 Corinthians 12:31 ~ But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way.

 

Decrees from rulers may abound,

In contrast to what God has said. 

The wise men heard a sweeter sound

And worshiped Jesus Christ instead. 

 

Though many seek a crown’s reward,

Their earthly prize shall soon grow dim.

The Greatest Gift is Christ our Lord, 

Who draws our hearts to worship Him.

 

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Remedy of Remembrance

Read:  Psalm 84 / Proverbs 23 / 1 Chron. 19 / 1 Cor. 11

 

Psalm 84:3 ~ Yea, the sparrow hath found an house, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her young, even thine altars, O LORD of hosts, my King, and my God.

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

1 Chronicles 19:13 ~ Be of good courage… behave ourselves valiantly… let the LORD do that which is good in his sight.

1 Corinthians 11:26 ~ For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come.

 

The lonely sparrow finds her rest

In altars typifying Christ.

The swallow makes her young a nest

Where Christ, in type, was sacrificed. 

 

O what a remedy we find

In the remembrance of our Lord!

His altars sweetly call to mind

His love we scarcely have explored.

 

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Prudent Person

Read:  Psalm 83 / Proverbs 22 / 1 Chron. 18 / 1 Cor. 10

 

Psalm 83:16,18 ~ Fill their faces with shame; that they may seek thy name… that men may know that thou, whose name alone is JEHOVAH, art the most high over all the earth.

Proverbs 22:3,4 ~ A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished. By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honor, and life.

1 Chronicles 18:14 ~ So David reigned over all Israel, and executed judgment and justice among all his people.

1 Corinthians 10:32,33 ~ Give none offense, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles… that they may be saved.

 

If Christ our Savior never came,

We could not have a second birth. 

Our faces would be filled with shame

When we departed from this earth.

 

A prudent person will foresee

The fast-approaching condemnation.

No wonder we are called to flee

To Christ who purchased our salvation!

 

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Sent to Sinners

Read:  Psalm 82 / Proverbs 21 / 1 Chron. 17 / 1 Cor. 9

 

Psalm 82:5 ~ They know not, neither will they understand; they walk on in darkness: all the foundations of the earth are out of course.

Proverbs 21:29 ~ A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way.

1 Chronicles 17:16 ~ And David the king came and sat before the LORD, and said, Who am I, O LORD God, and what is mine house, that thou hast brought me hitherto?

1 Corinthians 9:16 ~ Woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel!

 

Foundations all are out of course

As sinners spurn God’s saving grace,

Yet they shall meet the Lord by force

When they shall bow before His face.

 

But who am I, that I should be

A messenger that God has sent? 

My Savior calls, and woe is me

If I don’t tell them to repent!

 

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