Rightly Reprimanding

Read:  Psalm 119:65-72 / Proverbs 17 / Judges 18 / Mat. 16

 

Psalm 119:66,68 ~ Teach me good judgment and knowledge: for I have believed thy commandments… Thou art good, and doest good; teach me thy statutes.

Proverbs 17:10,24 ~ A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool… Wisdom is before him that hath understanding.

Judges 18:24 ~ Ye have taken away my gods which I made, and the priest… what have I more?

Matthew 16:22,23 ~ Be it far from thee, Lord: this shall not be unto thee. But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art an offense unto me: for thou savorest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men. 

 

My Savior gives me understanding

And rightly teaches what is good. 

At times I need His reprimanding

When I’m not thinking as I should.

 

My thoughts that lead me to distraction

Are, by Christ’s teaching, purged away,

Because He lives and takes the action

To guide and guard me every day. 

 

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Companions in the Congregation

Read:  Psalm 119:57-64 / Proverbs 16 / Judges 17 / Mat. 15

 

Psalm 119:57,63 ~ Thou art my portion, O LORD… I am a companion of all them that fear thee… that keep thy precepts.

Proverbs 16:2,6 ~ All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes… By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.

Judges 17:6 ~ In those days there was no king in Israel, but every man did that which was right in his own eyes.

Matthew 15:8,14 ~ This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoreth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me… Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind.

 

Companions in the congregation

Who love, adore, and fear the Lord

Unite to praise Him for salvation

And worship Him in one accord. 

 

My fellowship is with the wise

Who walk with Christ and are inclined

To be well-pleasing in His eyes

In heart, in soul, in might, and mind.

 

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Heaven Hears

Read:  Psalm 119:49-56 / Proverbs 15 / Judges 16 / Mat. 14 

 

Psalm 119:52,53 ~ I remembered thy judgments of old, O LORD; and have comforted myself. Horror hath taken hold upon me because of the wicked that forsake thy law.

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

Judges 16:28 ~ And Samson called unto the LORD, and said, O Lord GOD, remember me, I pray thee, and strengthen me.

Matthew 14:30,31 ~ And beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me. And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt? 

 

God heard me when the horror came

As I was facing condemnation. 

I called upon the Savior’s name

Who rescued me with His salvation. 

 

Like Samson’s prayer, “Remember me”

And Peter’s “Save me” cry was shouted,

Our Lord in heaven hears our plea,

So, never let His love be doubted.

 

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The Fight and The Fountain

Read:  Psalm 119:41-48 / Proverbs 14 / Judges 15 / Mat. 13 

 

Psalm 119:46 ~ I will speak of thy testimonies also before kings, and will not be ashamed.

Proverbs 14:27 ~ The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

Judges 15:15,19 ~ He found a new jawbone of an ass… and slew a thousand men therewith… But God clave an hollow place that was in the jaw, and there came water… he called the name thereof… En-hakkore [Fountain of One Calling].

Matthew 13:52 ~ Every scribe which is instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old.

 

The Word of God that we’ve proclaimed

Equips us with His sword to fight.

Though mockers mock, we’re not ashamed;

The Word of God is always right.  

 

The weapon with which Sampson fought

Then quenched his thirst as well, we’re told.

The fountain of God’s Word has brought

Refreshing treasures, new and old.

 

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Compared to Christ

Read:  Psalm 119:33-40 / Proverbs 13 / Judges 14 / Mat. 12 

 

Psalm 119:34 ~ Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart.

Proverbs 13:1,8 ~ A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke… The ransom of a man's life are his riches: but the poor heareth not rebuke.

Judges 14:19 And the Spirit of the LORD came upon him [Samson], and he went down to Ashkelon [Heb. The place to weigh pay the price]… and he went up to his father's house.

Matthew 12:41,42 Behold, a greater than Jonas is here…  Behold, a greater than Solomon is here.

 

The more God gives me understanding,

The fuller is my heart’s surrender. 

The verdict stands and is demanding:

There’s none like Christ, my soul’s Defender!

 

Among the names that I recall,

Like Samson, Jonah, Solomon,

My Lord is greater than them all; 

To Christ there’s no comparison! 

 

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My Refuge and My Rest

Read:  Psalm 119:25-32 / Proverbs 12 / Judges 13 / Mat. 11 

 

Psalm 119:25,31 ~ My soul cleaveth unto the dust: quicken thou me according to thy word… I have stuck unto thy testimonies.

Proverbs 12:26 ~ The righteous is more excellent than his neighbor: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.

Judges 13:24,25 ~ Samson [Sunlight]… grew, and the LORD blessed him. And the Spirit of the LORD began to move him. 

Matthew 11:28,29 ~ Come unto me… Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.

 

My soul at times to dust will cleave,

Yet to the Word of God, I cling. 

His Word is light, so I will leave

The darkness that obscures my King. 

 

Beware!  Though Samson had been blest,

He then was hindered by seduction. 

Christ is my Refuge and my Rest

From vain distraction and destruction.

 

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Counselors and Commandments

Read:  Psalm 119:17-24 / Proverbs 11 / Judges 12 / Mat. 10

 

Psalm 119:24 ~ Thy testimonies also are my delight and my counselors.

Proverbs 11:14 ~ Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counselors there is safety.

Judges 12:3 ~ I put my life in my hands… Wherefore then are ye come up unto me this day, to fight against me?

Matthew 10:36 ~ A man's foes shall be they of his own household.

 

God’s Word is like a multitude

Of counselors supremely wise.

By their commandments I conclude

What is the truth and what are lies. 

 

My life is daily in my hands,

But Jesus lives who died and rose.  

So, I will follow His commands,

For He is greater than my foes.

 

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Meditate on the Memory

Read:  Psalm 119:9-16 / Proverbs 10 / Judges 11 / Mat. 9

 

Psalm 119:15,16 ~ I will meditate in thy precepts… I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word.

Proverbs 10:2,7,22 ~ Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death… The memory of the just is blessed… The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich.

Judges 11:40 ~ The daughters of Israel went yearly to lament the daughter of Jephthah the Gileadite four days in a year.

Matthew 9:36 ~ But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd.

 

How sweet it is to meditate

Upon my Shepherd and my Savior,

As I consider love so great

That motivated His behavior. 

 

The memory of my Lord is blest

That makes me love Him more and more.

His great compassion is my rest

That I forever will explore.

 

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Christ Commands

Read:  Psalm 119:1-8 / Proverbs 9 / Judges 10 / Mat. 8

 

Psalm 119:2 ~ Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart.

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

Judges 10:16 ~ They put away the strange gods… and served the LORD: and his soul was grieved for the misery of Israel.

Matthew 8:27 ~ But the men marveled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him!

 

My heart belongs to Jesus Christ

Who clothed me with His righteousness.

For me my Lord was sacrificed

To rescue me in my distress.  

 

The fear of God is purging me;

Let idols now be cast away!

My Lord commands the wind and sea;

Shall not I hear Him and obey?

 

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Choosing Christ

Read:  Psalm 118 / Proverbs 8 / Judges 9 / Matthew 7

 

Psalm 118:28,29 ~ Thou art my God, and I will praise thee: thou art my God, I will exalt thee. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth forever.

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.

Judges 9:12,14 ~ Then said the trees unto the vine, Come thou, and reign over us… Then said all the trees unto the bramble, Come thou, and reign over us.

Matthew 7:13 ~ Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction.

 

The choice is plain:  I will not halt

Between decisions others make. 

Christ is my God, whom I exalt,

Though others make their great mistake. 

 

Though all the forest of the trees

May choose the bramble, not the Vine,

I’m choosing Christ, whom I will please,

For I am His, and He is Mine.

 

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Salvation for Sinners

Read:  Psalm 117 / Proverbs 7 / Judges 8 / Matthew 6

 

Psalm 117:1,2 ~ O praise the LORD, all ye nations: praise him, all ye people. For his merciful kindness is great toward us:  and the truth of the LORD endureth forever. Praise ye the LORD.

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

Judges 8:27 ~ And Gideon made an ephod… which thing became a snare unto Gideon, and to his house.

Matthew 6:33 ~ But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

 

Let all the nations praise the Lord

For His salvation He extends. 

His life for sinners was outpoured;

His lovingkindness never ends! 

 

Let every idol be accursed

And every snare from us depart,

That we may seek His kingdom first

And love the Lord with all our heart.

 

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Love the Lord

Read:  Psalm 116 / Proverbs 6 / Judges 7 / Matthew 5

 

Psalm 116:1 ~ I love the LORD, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications.

Proverbs 6:20-22 ~ My son, keep thy father's commandment… When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and when thou awakest, it shall talk with thee.

Judges 7:7 ~ And the LORD said unto Gideon… By the three hundred men… will I save you… let all the other people go.

Matthew 5:16 ~ Let your light so shine before men, that they may see… good works, and glorify your Father… in heaven.

 

I love the Lord!  How could I not? 

He heard my urgent supplication

And gave me peace that I had sought

At His expense by His salvation! 

 

I love the Lord who died for me;

He gave His life to rescue mine!

This is the truth that makes me free;

This is the light that I will shine. 

 

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Commissioned by Christ

Read:  Psalm 115 / Proverbs 5 / Judges 6 / Matthew 4

 

Psalm 115:11 ~ Ye that fear the LORD, trust in the LORD: he is their help and their shield. 

Proverbs 5:1,7 ~ My son, attend unto my wisdom, and… to my understanding… depart not from the words of my mouth.

Judges 6:14 ~ The LORD looked upon him, and said, Go in this thy might… have not I sent thee?

Matthew 4:4,19 ~ It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God… Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.

 

All those who fear and trust the Lord

Shall know Him as their Help and Shield.

His written Word shall be their sword

Whereby His truth shall be revealed.

 

Since Christ commissions us to go,

We trust His Word as we advance

And follow Him who shall bestow

His grace in every circumstance. 

 

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Dominion of His Daylight

Read:  Psalm 114 / Proverbs 4 / Judges 5 / Matthew 3

 

Psalm 114:2,7 ~ Judah was his sanctuary, and Israel his dominion… Tremble, thou earth, at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the God of Jacob.

Proverbs 4:18,19 ~ The path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day. The way of the wicked is as darkness: they know not at what they stumble.

Judges 5:31 ~ Let all thine enemies perish… LORD, but… them that love him be as the sun when he goeth forth in his might.

Matthew 3:11 ~ He that cometh after me is mightier than I… he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire.

 

Let all the earth be still and tremble

As God reveals His dominion.

Let all His enemies assemble

As God refutes their false opinion. 

 

As daylight will intensify,

Beginning at the early dawn,

Let us arise to magnify

Our risen Lord who leads us on. 

 

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