Friday, April 5, 2013

Psalm 140 : 12-13  I know that The Lord will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and justice for the poor. Surely the righteous will give thanks to Thy name; The upright will dwell in Thy presence."   In this prayer of David's there is a benediction of belief,  a final confession of faith, as David remembers once again the nature and attributes of Jehovah.   He is on the side of those who have been afflicted,  he "maintains" their "cause" .  His work and activity, what he does, commits to, fulfils, practices, - is justice. Right judgements. For the poor, for the least of us, for all who will call on Him.  The result - thanksgiving and praise to Him! And... we will live with Him, in His presence, for ever and ever!
Tozer said, " God possesses what no creature can: an incomprehensible plenitude of power, a potency that is absolute.  This we know by divine revelation, but once known, it is recognized as being in full accord with reason. Grant that God is infinate and self-existent and we see at once that He must be all-powerful as well, and reason kneels to worship before the divine omnipotence."  He is able to do all that He wills, and His will is righteousness and justice, mercy and love.  "I will extol Thee, my God, O King.  I will bless Thy Name forever and ever" ( Ps. 145:1)

I Thess. 5:12-23  Paul makes a request of those who are in the church;
Appreciate those who work among you,  respect them, think highly of them, love them.
Live in peace with one another.
Admonish the unruly.
Encourage the fainthearted.
Help the weak.
Be patient with all.
Don't repay evil with evil, but seek what is good for everyone.
Rejoice always.
Pray without ceasing.
Give thanks in everything.
Do not quench the Spirit.
Do not despise prophetic utterances.
Examine everything carefully, holding onto that which is good., abstain from that which is evil.
All of these things only possible through the sanctifying work of the God of peace, Himself! Faithful God, You call us to this life of holiness and completeness, to be blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.  Bring this to pass in my life, in my family, in my church, in the church universal. Amen!

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