The Spirit and The Scriptures

Read:  Psalm 143 / Proverbs 31 / Jer. 44 /1 Cor. 2

 

Psalm 143:10 ~ Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy Spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness.

Proverbs 31:3 ~ Give not thy strength… nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings.

Jeremiah 44:16 ~ As for the word that thou hast spoken unto us in the name of the LORD, we will not hearken unto thee.

1 Corinthians 2:12 ~ Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.

 

The Spirit of our God is good

Who teaches us to do His will

And trust the Scriptures, as we should,

That God has promised to fulfill.

 

The Scriptures never have been broken,

Which enemies of God have scorned. 

The Spirit of the Lord has spoken;

The foes of God have been forewarned. 

 

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. 

 

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. 

 

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 [He. 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 in Jesus Christ:

The Lamb of God for us was smitten,

And He for us was sacrificed. 

 

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. 

 

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!  

 

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 good is evil, right is wrong,

And sinners mock our precious Lord,

How shall we sing salvation’s song

Where heaven’s Gospel is abhorred?

 

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.  

 

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! 

 

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,

Reject God’s Word that they have spurned,

The Lord rebukes the likes of him,

Yet saves the humble who have turned.  

 

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 offense: 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. 

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 Jesus Christ our heart’s 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. 

 

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

And in my heart, the Lord of all.  

 

Gazing at God

Read:  Psalm 131 / Proverbs 19 / Jer. 32 / Romans 6

 

Psalm 131:1 ~ LORD, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty: neither do I exercise myself in… things too high for me.

Proverbs 19:20,21 ~ Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.  There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.

Jeremiah 32:27 ~ Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh: is there anything too hard for me?

Romans 6:23 ~ For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

 

How lofty is Jehovah’s throne?

Too high for me to comprehend! 

I leave such thoughts to God alone

From the beginning to the end. 

 

I know that nothing is too hard

For God who saves me by His favor.

I see His hands and feet yet scarred

As I am gazing at my Savior! 

 

Died in our Defense

Read:  Psalm 130 / Proverbs 18 / Jer. 31 / Romans 5

 

Psalm 130:7 ~ Let Israel hope in the LORD: for with the LORD there is mercy, and with him is plenteous redemption.

Proverbs 18:10 ~ The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

Jeremiah 31:3 ~ The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.

Romans 5:8 ~ But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

 

The mercy of our Lord’s salvation

Abounds with His redeeming power.

He rescues us from condemnation;

He is our Refuge and our Tower.

 

We’re drawn with everlasting love

By Christ who died in our defense.

He intercedes for us above

And saves the sinner who repents. 

 

Promised to Perform

Read:  Psalm 129 / Proverbs 17 / Jer. 30 / Romans 4

 

Psalm 129:2 ~ Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth: yet they have not prevailed against me.

Proverbs 17:17 ~ A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.

Jeremiah 30:13,17 ~ There is none to plead thy cause, that thou mayest be bound up: thou hast no healing medicines… I will restore health unto thee… I will heal thee of thy wounds.

Romans 4:20,21,25 ~ He staggered not… persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform… delivered for our offenses, and… raised again for our justification.

 

Though many times I’ve been afflicted,

My enemy has not prevailed,

For Christ my Savior has restricted

My foes against me who have failed.

 

Though no one else would plead my cause

When I was battered by the storm,

My Hero came and, without pause,

Did all He promised to perform. 

 

Expected End

Read:  Psalm 128 / Proverbs 16 / Jer. 29 / Romans 3

 

Psalm 128:1 ~ Blessed is every one that feareth the LORD; that walketh in his ways.

Proverbs 16:6 ~ By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.

Jeremiah 29:11 ~ For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

Romans 3:26 ~ To declare… His righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus.

 

How blest are those who have behaved

With godly fear that rules their heart.

By grace and truth they have been saved;

From evil also they depart.

 

How sure is our expected end

As Christ declares His heart’s desire!

He is our Peace, our dearest Friend,

Our Hero, and our Justifier.  

 

Gospel in the Gate

Read:  Psalm 127 / Proverbs 15 / Jer. 28 / Romans 2

 

Psalm 127:3,5 ~ Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD…  they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.

Proverbs 15:28 ~ The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.

Jeremiah 28:16,17 ~ Therefore thus saith the LORD… this year thou shalt die, because thou hast taught rebellion against the LORD. So Hananiah the prophet died the same year.

Romans 2:4 ~ Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?

 

Let children now be trained to speak

And share the Gospel in the gate

To warn the lost that they should seek

The Lord before it is too late.

 

Like Jeremiah who had spoken

The truth with God’s prophetic sentence,

We show the Scriptures are unbroken

Which lead a sinner to repentance. 

 

Time for Tears

Read:  Psalm 126 / Proverbs 14 / Jer. 27 / Romans 1

 

Psalm 126:5 ~ They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

Proverbs 14:25 ~ A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.

Jeremiah 27:10 ~For they prophesy a lie unto you, to remove you… and that I should drive you out, and ye should perish.

Romans 1:15,16 ~ So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the Gospel to you… For I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ.

 

The time has come to sow in tears

To reap with joy the souls we reach 

As God prepares their hearts and ears

To hear the Gospel that we preach.

 

Let us be ready, unashamed,

And urgent as we preach the Word,

So precious souls may be reclaimed,

Whose hearts are by the Gospel stirred. 

 

Trusting the Truth

Read:  Psalm 125 / Proverbs 13 / Jer. 26 / Acts 28

 

Psalm 125:1 ~ They that trust in the LORD shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth forever.

Proverbs 13:14 ~ The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

Jeremiah 26:15 ~ Of a truth the LORD hath sent me unto you to speak all these words in your ears.

Acts 28:29 ~ And when he had said these words, the Jews departed, and had great reasoning among themselves.

 

The hearts that trust in God the Lord

Shall not be moved, like Zion’s Mountain,

And like a living spring outpoured,

The fear of God shall be a fountain. 

 

The Gospel truth is therefore brought

To sinners in this present season

That they may prudently give thought

To trusting Jesus for good reason. 

 

 

Hope for Heavy Hearts

Read:  Psalm 124 / Proverbs 12 / Jer. 25 / Acts 27

 

Psalm 124:2,5 ~ If it had not been the LORD who was on our side… then the proud waters had gone over our soul.

Proverbs 12:25 ~ Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.

Jeremiah 25:7,11 ~ Ye have not hearkened unto me, saith the LORD… to your own hurt… these nations shall serve the king of Babylon seventy years.

Acts 27:25 ~ Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told me.

 

If God had not been on our side,

We would have drowned in condemnation,

But for our sake the Savior died

To rescue us with His salvation. 

 

Though heavy hearts regret the years

In sin’s captivity they spent,

By grace our Savior comforts, cheers,

And saves the sinners who repent.