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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Exact Expectation

Read:  Psalm 135 / Proverbs 23 / Jer. 36 / Romans 10 

 

Psalm 135:13 ~ Thy name, O LORD, endureth forever; and thy memorial, O LORD, throughout all generations.

Proverbs 23:18 ~ For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be cut off.

Jeremiah 36:28 ~ Take thee again another roll, and write in it all the former words… which Jehoiakim… hath burned.

Romans 10:16-17 ~ But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report? So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

 

The Lord has gained a reputation,

Fulfilling every prophecy.

His promise gives an expectation

That it shall thus exactly be.

 

Though fools, like king Jehoiakim,

Have spurned God’s Word that they resent,

The Lord rebukes the proud like him,

Yet saves the humble who repent.   

 

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Written for Watchmen

Read:  Psalm 134 / Proverbs 22 / Jer. 35 / Romans 9

 

Psalm 134:1 ~ Behold, bless ye the LORD, all ye servants of the LORD, which by night stand in the house of the LORD.

Proverbs 22:20 ~ Have not I written to thee excellent things in counsels and knowledge?

Jeremiah 35:13 ~ Thus saith the LORD of hosts… Will ye not receive instruction to hearken to my words? saith the LORD.

Romans 9:33 ~ As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.

 

As watches in the night are stood,

There is an opportunity

To use the time, as watchmen should,

To praise our Savior gratefully. 

 

Let us be mindful in our walk

To meditate on Scriptures written

That magnify the Lord our Rock

Who bore our grief when He was smitten.

 

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Safe and Sound

Read:  Psalm 133 / Proverbs 21 / Jer. 34 / Romans 8

 

Psalm 133:1 ~ Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!

Proverbs 21:31 ~ The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD.

Jeremiah 34:4 ~ Yet hear the word of the LORD, O Zedekiah king of Judah; Thus saith the LORD of thee. 

Romans 8:1,39 ~ There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus… Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

 

How good and pleasant we have found

In Christ our refuge and delight.

By grace He keeps us safe and sound

In battles we are called to fight.

 

Let our accuser be forewarned:

In Christ there is no condemnation.

Though we may be despised and scorned,

In Christ there is no separation.

 

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To Rule and To Reveal

Read:  Psalm 132 / Proverbs 20 / Jer. 33 / Romans 7

 

Psalm 132:8 ~ Arise, O LORD, into thy rest; thou, and the ark of thy strength.

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

Jeremiah 33:3 ~ Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.

Romans 7:24-25 ~ O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death? I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord.

 

Let God into His rest arise

To rule my heart upon His throne

And scatter evil with His eyes

As He makes His dominion known.

 

Let God reveal mighty things

As He invites me now to call

On Christ, who is the King of kings,

To reign in me as Lord of all. 

 

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