Wisely Watching

Read:  Psalm 131 / Proverbs 11 / 1 Samuel 18 / Mark 13

 

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

Proverbs 11:2 When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.

1 Samuel 18:14 And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and the LORD was with him.

Mark 13:33 Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the time is.

 

The more creation is explored,

We wisely see by what is made

The great omniscience of the Lord

And His omnipotence displayed. 

 

It is the humble who are wise,

Who know God’s wisdom is sublime,

Who show the truth, exposing lies,

Who watch and pray, redeeming time. 

 

Marvelous Memories

Read:  Psalm 130 / Proverbs 10 / 1 Samuel 17 / Mark 12

 

Psalm 130:5 I wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope.

Proverbs 10:7,22 The memory of the just is blessed… The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich… no sorrow with it. 

1 Samuel 17:47 All this assembly shall know that the LORD saveth not with sword and spear: for the battle is the LORD'S.

Mark 12:10-11 And have ye not read this scripture; The stone which the builders rejected is become the head of the corner: This was the Lord's doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes?

 

There is a reason why I wait

For God and for His Word alone,

For as I therein meditate,

The Lord shall make His wisdom known. 

 

I’ve seen His Word victorious

Fulfilled in promises He gave.

Such memories are marvelous

Of Christ who died and lives to save! 

 

The War to Win

Read:  Psalm 129 / Proverbs 9 / 1 Samuel 16 / Mark 11

 

Psalm 129:2,4 Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth: yet they have not prevailed against me... The LORD is righteous: he hath cut asunder the cords of the wicked.

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

1 Samuel 16:7 The LORD said… Man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.

Mark 11:22 Jesus… saith unto them, Have faith in God.

 

I’ve seen the battles rage between

The Lord and forces that have failed.

Our Savior lives to intervene;

The gates of hell have not prevailed. 

 

When war is raging in my heart,

I know that faith in God shall win. 

The Lord beholds my inward part

Where He shall cleanse and conquer sin. 

 

Obedient Ears and Open Eyes

Read:  Psalm 128 / Proverbs 8 / 1 Samuel 15 / Mark 10

 

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

Proverbs 8:13,34 The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate... Blessed is the man that heareth me.

1 Samuel 15:19 Wherefore then didst thou not obey the voice of the LORD… and didst evil in the sight of the LORD?

Mark 10:52 Faith hath made thee whole. And immediately he received his sight, and followed Jesus in the way.

 

God blesses each and every one

Who love the Lord with godly fear

And hate the evil that is done

By those who spurn the truth they hear.

 

The fear of God shall make us wise

That we may hear Him and obey.

Obedient ears and open eyes

Will follow Jesus in the way.  

 

Charged as Children

Read:  Psalm 127 / Proverbs 7 / 1 Samuel 14 / Mark 9 

 

Psalm 127:3-5 Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD… As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man… they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.

Proverbs 7:24 Hearken unto me now therefore, O ye children, and attend to the words of my mouth.

1 Samuel 14:6 And Jonathan said… Come… for there is no restraint to the LORD to save by many or by few.

Mark 9:35,36 If any man desire to be first, the same shall be last of all, and servant of all. And he took a child, and set him in the midst of them… when he had taken him… in his arms.

 

As arrows from a mighty man,

Our children should be raised to fight. 

This is our Savior’s battle plan

To put the enemy to flight.

 

A child learns to place his trust

In power greater than his own. 

No wonder Jesus said we must

Be child-like to make Him known. 

 

Reflecting our Redeemer

Read:  Psalm 126 / Proverbs 6 / 1 Samuel 13 / Mark 8 

 

Psalm 126:6 He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.

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

1 Samuel 13:14 The LORD hath sought him a man after his own heart, and the LORD hath commanded him to be captain.

Mark 8:36,37 For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

 

All those who sow the Gospel seed

With God’s compassion from above,

Reach out to sinners in their need,

Reflecting our Redeemer’s love. 

 

The Lord is looking for the heart

That seeks to give Him full control,

And to that one He will impart

His love for every precious soul.