Helmet in the Harvest

Read:  Psalm 140 / Proverbs 10 / Esther 8 / James 4

 

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

Proverbs 10:5 ~ He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.

Esther 8:16 ~ The Jews had light… gladness… joy, and honor.

James 4:8 ~ Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.

 

We have a helmet and a shield

That God provides, and for good reason,

Since we are on the battlefield

And also in the harvest season. 

 

In Esther’s day, the Jews had light;

The Gospel gives us light as well

That we may labor and may fight

While souls may yet be saved from hell.

 

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Majesty and Mercy

Read:  Psalm 139 / Proverbs 9 / Esther 7 / James 3

 

Psalm 139:14 ~ I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.

Proverbs 9:10 ~ The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.

Esther 7:10 ~ So they hanged Haman on the gallows that he had prepared for Mordecai. Then was the king's wrath pacified.

James 3:18 ~ And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.

 

The works of God are marvelous;

How fearfully we have been made!

His majesty is shown to us;

His mercy also is displayed. 

 

His holy judgment does not cease,

As seen in Haman’s condemnation,

Yet righteousness is sown in peace

By grace and truth in His salvation.

 

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Lord of the Lowly

Read:  Psalm 138 / Proverbs 8 / Esther 6 / James 2

 

Psalm 138:6 ~ Though the LORD be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.

Proverbs 8:35,36 ~ For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favor of the LORD. But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death.

Esther 6:11 ~ Then took Haman the apparel and the horse, and arrayed Mordecai… and proclaimed before him, Thus shall it be done unto the man whom the king delighteth to honor.

James 2:23 ~ And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the friend of God.

 

The Lord is high, and He is holy,

Yet He delights in saving those

Whose hearts will seek Him and are lowly,

For to this end, He died and rose.

 

The Lord uplifts us through salvation

With countless blessings from above

That flow from our regeneration

As Christ befriends us with His love.  

 

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Steadfast Love in a Strange Land

Read:  Psalm 137 / Proverbs 7 / Esther 5 / James 1

 

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

Proverbs 7:2 ~ Keep my commandments, and live; and my law as the apple of thine eye.

Esther 5:14 ~ Then said Zeresh his wife and all his friends unto [Haman], Let a gallows be made of fifty cubits high… And the thing pleased Haman; and he caused the gallows to be made.

James 1:8 ~ A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.

 

The land is strange we’re living in,

Where truth has been exchanged for lies,

Where goodness is exchanged for sin,

And foolishness is counted wise. 

 

Yet in this land by Satan blinded,

The Lord is working out His plan.

With steadfast love, not double-minded,

Have faith in God instead of man.

 

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Marvelous Mercy

Read:  Psalm 136 / Proverbs 6 / Esther 4 / Hebrews 13

 

Psalm 136:1,23,24 ~ O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good…Who remembered us in our low estate… and hath redeemed us… for his mercy endureth forever.

Proverbs 6:23 ~ For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life.

Esther 4:14 ~ Who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?

Hebrews 13:20-21 ~ Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep… make you perfect in every good work to do his will.

 

Give thanks that God remembered us

While in our hopeless, weak condition.

His mercy is so marvelous:

He died to save us from perdition!

 

Though many mockers now dismiss

His Gospel we are preaching still,

We live, for such a time as this,

To follow Christ and do His will. 

 

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Consider Christ

Read:  Psalm 135 / Proverbs 5 / Esther 3 / Hebrews 12

 

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

Proverbs 5:21 ~ For the ways of man are before the eyes of the LORD, and he pondereth all his goings.

Esther 3:5 ~ And when Haman saw that Mordecai bowed not, nor did him reverence, then was Haman full of wrath.

Hebrews 12:3 ~ Consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint.

 

The Lord who purchased our salvation

Has heard each heart that humbly prays. 

Examining each generation,

He sees and ponders all their ways. 

 

He saw the rage of Haman’s pride;

He heard His people’s tearful prayers.  

Let us consider Christ who died

And thus, be confident He cares. 

 

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When I Wandered

Read:  Psalm 134 / Proverbs 4 / Esther 2 / Hebrews 11

 

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 4:26,27 ~ Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established. Turn not to the right hand nor to the left.

Esther 2:17 ~ The king loved Esther… she obtained grace and favor in his sight… he set the royal crown upon her head.

Hebrews 11:6 ~ But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

 

In quiet watches of the night,

I’ve blessed the Lord as I have pondered

That I was led by Him aright

With lovingkindness when I wandered. 

 

I sought the Lord and found His favor;

He rescued me with truth and grace.

My faith is in my Lord and Savior

Who leads me as I seek His face.

 

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