Peace, Purpose, Power

Read:  Psalm 55 / Proverbs 1 / Daniel 1 / 2 Timothy 1

 

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

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

Daniel 1:8 ~ But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king's meat… therefore he requested of the prince… that he might not defile himself.

2 Timothy 1:7,12 ~ For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind… for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.

 

We cast our burden on the Lord

Because there is no safer place,

For only Jesus can afford

His perfect peace with saving grace.

 

As Daniel purposed in his heart,

Let us, like Daniel, be inclined

To trust in God who will impart

His power, love, and steadfast mind.

 

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Lord of Light and Life

Read:  Psalm 54 / Proverbs 31 / Ezekiel 48 / 1 Tim. 6 

 

Psalm 54:7 ~ He hath delivered me out of all trouble: and mine eye hath seen his desire upon mine enemies.

Proverbs 31:8 ~ Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction.

Ezekiel 48:29,35 ~ This is the land which ye shall divide… and the name of the city from that day shall be, The LORD is there.

1 Timothy 6:12-16 ~ Fight the good fight of faith… thou art also called, and hast professed… the King of kings, and Lord of lords… dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto… to whom be honor and power everlasting. Amen.

 

The Lord who has delivered me

Has triumphed in the deadly strife. 

I’ve seen his foes in terror flee

Before the Lord of light and life!

 

I’m called by grace to cast my care

On Christ who is my soul’s Defense,

As I proclaim that He is there

For every sinner who repents.

 

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Exploring the Explanation

Read:  Psalm 53 / Proverbs 30 / Ezekiel 47 / 1 Tim. 5

 

Psalm 53:1 ~ The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Corrupt are they… there is none that doeth good.

Proverbs 30:4 ~ Who hath ascended up into heaven, or descended?... gathered the wind in his fists?... bound the waters in a garment?... established all the ends of the earth? what is his name, and… his son's name, if thou canst tell?

Ezekiel 47:5,6 ~ The waters were risen, waters to swim in, a river that could not be passed over. And he said unto me, Son of man, hast thou seen this?

1 Timothy 5:21 ~ I charge thee before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels… observe these things…  without preferring one before another, doing nothing by partiality.

 

The fool has said there is no God,

And thereby proves he is insane. 

How else can thinking be so flawed

When God has made His presence plain?

 

When earth and heaven are explored,

We cannot find an explanation

Apart from Jesus Christ our Lord

Who gave Himself for our salvation.

 

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Goodness of God

Read:  Psalm 52 / Proverbs 29 / Ezekiel 46 / 1 Tim. 4

 

Psalm 52:1,4 ~ Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God endureth continually… Thou lovest all devouring words, O thou deceitful tongue.

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

Ezekiel 46:15 ~ Prepare the lamb, and the meat offering, and the oil, every morning for a continual burnt offering.

1 Timothy 4:16 ~ Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.

 

My God is faithful every hour;

I know His goodness does not cease.

In contrast, Satan would devour

My hope and rob me of my peace.

 

My Savior’s Word supplies my need

As I continue day and night

To hear His counsel and take heed

To turn not to the left or right.

 

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Passover made Plain

Read:  Psalm 51 / Proverbs 28 / Ezekiel 45 / 1 Tim. 3

 

Psalm 51:7,10 ~ Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow… Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.

Proverbs 28:13 ~ He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.

Ezekiel 45:21 ~ In the first month, in the fourteenth day of the month, ye shall have the passover, a feast of seven days; unleavened bread shall be eaten.

1 Timothy 3:16 ~ And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.

 

 

The hyssop that made David clean

Referred to Christ, our Paschal Lamb,

The promised Seed who was foreseen

Who would descend from Abraham.

 

Our great Passover Lamb was slain

That sinners might be justified.

The mystery is thus made plain:

To ransom rebels, Jesus died.

 

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Messianic Mediator

Read:  Psalm 50 / Proverbs 27 / Ezekiel 44 / 1 Tim. 2

 

Psalm 50:5,14 ~ Gather my saints together unto me; those that have made a covenant with me by sacrifice… Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most High.

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

Ezekiel 44:27,28 ~ He… shall offer his sin offering, saith the Lord GOD. And it shall be unto them for an inheritance: I am their inheritance… I am their possession.

1 Timothy 2:5,6 ~ For there is one God, and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus; who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.

 

We gather round our great Creator

To thank Him for His sacrifice.

Our Messianic Mediator

Has ransomed us at such a price!

 

As we consider this great treasure

That makes the Savior our Possession,

We ought to live to give Him pleasure

Since Jesus died for our transgression.

 

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My Savior and My Story

Read:  Psalm 49 / Proverbs 26 / Ezekiel 43 / 1 Tim. 1

 

Psalm 49:5,15 ~ Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil?... But God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave.

Proverbs 26:2,10 ~ The curse causeless shall not come… The great God that formed all things… rewardeth transgressors.  

Ezekiel 43:2,3 ~ Behold, the glory of the God of Israel came… the earth shined with his glory… and I fell upon my face.

1 Timothy 1:14,15 ~ And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.

Hebrews 9:27 ~And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:

 

It seems astonishing to say

That there’s no cause for me to fear

As I approach the judgment day

When I shall with the Lord appear.

 

The prophets fell upon their face,

Yet I shall stand before His glory,

For Christ redeemed me by His grace!

This is my Savior and my story.

 

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