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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Hunger of our Heart

Read:  Psalm 81 / Proverbs 20 / 1 Chron. 16 / 1 Cor. 8

 

Psalm 81:10,16 ~ I am the LORD thy God… open thy mouth wide, and I will fill it… with honey out of the rock should I have satisfied thee.

Proverbs 20:27 ~ The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly.

1 Chronicles 16:11 ~ Seek the LORD and his strength, seek his face continually.

1 Corinthians 8:3 ~ If any man love God, the same is known of him.

 

There is a hunger deep inside

That only Jesus Christ can fill.

So let our hearts be open wide

To seek His face and do His will. 

 

God sees the hunger of our heart,

And He has promised satisfaction

To those who love Him and depart

From things that serve as a distraction.

 

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Fading Fashion

Read:  Psalm 80 / Proverbs 19 / 1 Chron. 15 / 1 Cor. 7

 

Psalm 80:17,18 ~ Let thy hand be upon the man of thy right hand, upon the son of man whom thou madest strong for thyself… Quicken us, and we will call upon thy name.

Proverbs 19:21 ~ There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.

1 Chronicles 15:13 ~ The LORD our God made a breach upon us, for that we sought him not after the due order.

1 Corinthians 7:29,31 ~ But this I say, brethren, the time is short… for the fashion of this world passeth away.

 

The Man who is at God’s right hand

Is Jesus Christ who intercedes. 

His precious promises shall stand;

He is supplying all our needs.

 

Why should we let a moment waste?

We ought to serve our Lord with passion! 

Our time is short; let us make haste,

For earth is fading with its fashion. 

 

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Shelter from our Shame

Read:  Psalm 79 / Proverbs 18 / 1 Chron. 14 / 1 Cor. 6

 

Psalm 79:9 ~ Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of thy name… and purge away our sins, for thy name's sake.

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

1 Chronicles 14:16,17 ~ David… did as God commanded him… The fame of David went out into all lands… upon all nations.

1 Corinthians 6:20 ~ For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's.

 

We glorify our Savior’s name;

He is the God of our salvation.

He is the Shelter from our shame

Who rescued us from condemnation. 

 

He is the spotless Sacrifice,

The Gift of God unspeakable,

Who gave Himself to pay the price

To ransom our eternal soul.

 

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Heart and Hands

Read:  Psalm 78 / Proverbs 17 / 1 Chron. 13 / 1 Cor. 5

 

Psalm 78:70-72 ~ He chose David… his servant, and took him from the sheepfolds… he fed them according to the integrity of his heart; and guided them by the skillfulness of his hands.

Proverbs 17:3 The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts.

1 Chronicles 13:5,6 So David gathered all Israel together…to bring the ark of God… the ark of God the LORD, that dwelleth between the cherubim, whose name is called on it. 

1 Corinthians 5:7 Purge out therefore the old leaven… ye are unleavened. For even Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us.

 

The Lord caused David to depart

From sheepfolds in the pasture lands

And with integrity of heart

To guide His people with his hands.

 

The Lord our God is searching still

For those who love and follow Christ

With heart and hands to do His will,

Since He for us was sacrificed.

 

Christ dwells between the cherubim

As the eternal, great I AM.

With heart and hands, we worship Him,

Our Lord and Sacrificial Lamb. 

 

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Dare Not Depart Now

Read:  Psalm 77 / Proverbs 16 / 1 Chron. 12 / 1 Cor. 4

 

Psalm 77:10,12 ~ I said, This is my infirmity: but I will remember the years of the right hand of the most High… I will meditate also of all thy work, and talk of thy doings.

Proverbs 16:32 ~ He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.

1 Chronicles 12:32,33 ~ The children of Issachar… had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do… expert in war… were not of double heart.

1 Corinthians 4:1,2 ~ Let a man so account of us… stewards of the mysteries of God… found faithful.

 

I dare not let infirmity

Remove me from the battlefield,

Since Jesus Christ enlisted me,

And by His stripes I have been healed.

 

I dare not let a double heart

Deter me now in any way,

Lest, as a steward, I depart

From faithfulness and go astray.

 

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Hatred Halted

Read:  Psalm 76 / Proverbs 15 / 1 Chron. 11 / 1 Cor. 3

 

Psalm 76:10 ~ Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee: the remainder of wrath shalt thou restrain.

Proverbs 15:11 ~ Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?

1 Chronicles 11:3 ~ They anointed David king over Israel, according to the word of the LORD by Samuel.

1 Corinthians 3:19,20 ~ The wisdom of this world is foolishness with God... He taketh the wise in their own craftiness… The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain.

 

The wrath of man shall praise the Lord;

As God commands, it shall be done.

The hearts of all have been explored

Who choose to hate or love His Son.

 

The hatred God will yet allow

Continues, yet it shall be halted,

For every knee at last shall bow 

When Christ returns and is exalted.

 

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Still Searches

Read:  Psalm 75 / Proverbs 14 / 1 Chron. 10 / 1 Cor. 2

 

Psalm 75:7 ~ But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another.

Proverbs 14:34 ~ Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.

1 Chronicles 10:14 ~ And [Saul] inquired not of the LORD: therefore, he slew him, and turned the kingdom unto David.

1 Corinthians 2:16 ~ For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.

 

Though wicked rulers seize a crown,

Our God is Judge:  He shall decide

Who He sets up, who He puts down,

And who He humbles in their pride.

 

The Lord chose David to be king

Because He knew he would obey. 

This is the mind that we should bring, 

For God still searches hearts today.

 

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Kinship with our King

Read:  Psalm 74 / Proverbs 13 / 1 Chron. 9 / 1 Cor. 1

 

Psalm 74:12 ~ God is my King of old, working salvation in the midst of the earth.

Proverbs 13:20 ~ He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.

1 Chronicles 9:20 ~ And Phinehas the son of Eleazar was the ruler over them in time past, and the LORD was with him.

1 Corinthians 1:9 ~ God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.

 

We fellowship with those who know

That God is King of all the earth.

We walk with those who wisely show

The kinship of their second birth. 

 

As Phinehas was with the Lord

Encouraging his company, 

We worship Christ in one accord

Rejoicing in our unity.

 

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His Foe beneath His Feet

Read:  Psalm 73 / Proverbs 12 / 1 Chron. 8 / Romans 16

 

Psalm 73:28 ~ It is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, that I may declare all thy works.

Proverbs 12:20 ~ Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counselors of peace is joy.

1 Chronicles 8:34 ~ And the son of Jonathan [Jehovah-given] was Merib-baal [later called Mephibosheth]; and Merib-baal [Quarrel against Baal] begat Micah [Who is like Jah?].

Romans 16:20 ~ And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.

 

It’s good for us to each draw near

And lift our eyes to Christ above.

We cannot otherwise make clear

The Gospel of His wondrous love. 

 

Though Satan is a mighty foe

And dreadful with his dark deceit,

Our Lord is greater who will show

The serpent bruised beneath His feet. 

 

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Fruit that Flourished

Read:  Psalm 72 / Proverbs 11 / 1 Chron. 7 / Romans 15

 

Psalm 72:16 ~ There shall be an handful of corn in the earth… the fruit thereof… shall flourish like grass of the earth.

Proverbs 11:30 ~ The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.

1 Chronicles 7:5; 12:32 ~ The families of Issachar were valiant men of might… which were men that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do.

Romans 15:5,13,33 ~ Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded… according to Christ Jesus… Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing… Now the God of peace be with you all. Amen.

 

The fruit that flourished in the earth

From just a hand of humble seeds,

Portrays disciples with new birth

Who preached the Gospel mankind needs.

 

With understanding God imparts,

We bring the words of consolation

As we proclaim to humble hearts

The joy and peace of His salvation. 

 

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Found Faithful

Read:  Psalm 71 / Proverbs 10 / 1 Chron. 6 / Romans 14

 

Psalm 71:17,18 ~ O God, thou hast taught me from my youth…  Now also when I am old and gray-headed, O God, forsake me not; until I have shewed thy strength unto this generation.

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

1 Chronicles 6:3 ~ The sons also of Aaron; Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

Romans 14:12 ~ So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God.

 

The Lord has taught me from my youth,

And as I now am growing old,

I learn that stewards of His truth

Must be found faithful, true, and bold. 

 

By Aaron’s sons, the elder two,

Who were unfaithful, to their shame,

We learn if stewards are untrue,

They thus reproach our Savior’s name.

 

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Rejoice and Remember

Read:  Psalm 70 / Proverbs 9 / 1 Chron. 5 / Romans 13

 

Psalm 70:4 ~ Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: and let such as love thy salvation say continually, Let God be magnified.

Proverbs 9:5 ~ Come, eat of my bread, and drink of the wine which I have mingled.

1 Chronicles 5:20 ~ They were helped… for they cried to God in the battle, and he was intreated of them; because they put their trust in him.

Romans 13:11 ~ Knowing the time… is high time to awake out of sleep… now is our salvation nearer than when we believed.

 

Let all who seek the Lord rejoice

That Christ is risen from the dead.

Let all who worship, hear His voice

As we partake of wine and bread.

 

Let us remember that He heard

Our cry in our distress and fear. 

Let us awake and heed His Word

As His return is drawing near.

 

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Sacrificed for Sinners

Read:  Psalm 69 / Proverbs 8 / 1 Chron. 4 / Romans 12

 

Psalm 69:4,9 ~ I restored that which I took not away… For the zeal of thine house hath eaten me up; and the reproaches of them that reproached thee are fallen upon me.

Proverbs 8:6 ~ Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things.

1 Chronicles 4:10 ~ Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him [Jabez] that which he requested.

Romans 12:1 ~ I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

 

The Lord restored what we had taken,

And on Him our reproaches fell. 

These prophecies were not mistaken;

How deep the sorrows that they tell! 

 

Our Lord for us was sacrificed

To clothe us in His righteousness.

How right it is to live for Christ

Who died for sinners He would bless.

 

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