Psalm 98 When the final Day comes and all the earth and everyone on the earth sees Jesus, we will all sing a new song, we will all shout with great joy, we will all break out in joyful songs and praises to our God! All the instruments will play, all voices will be lifted up in joy, and even the sea, the rivers, and the mountains will ring out in praises to Him! Because, "The LORD has made known His salvation; He has revealed His righteousness in the sight of the nations."
We will know all the wonderful things He has done.
We will see clearly the victory that Jesus gained.
We will glory in His loving kindness and faithfulness.
We will marvel at His absolutely righteous judgements and equity.
All that You do O Mighty God is perfectly right and perfectly fair. You reveal Your salvation to all nations. You love all people and desire that all will come to You and receive what Jesus procured with His death on the cross. You are worthy of all of our praise and adoration! We need not wait to sing and shout and play our instruments in praise to You! We must do this with joy every day! Amen!!
Revelation 10 An angel comes, a strong angel. He wears a cloud, he has a rainbow on his head, his face shines like the sun, and his feet are like pillars of fire. He stands with one foot on the ocean and one on the land. When he cries out thunder peals seven times. The thunder speaks but John is not allowed to write it down. Mystery.
The angel raises his right hand and swears to The Lord God that there will be no more delay. That all the mystery of God is finished.
Then John is told to go up to this strong angel and take the book he is holding. So he does. Then he is told to eat the book. That it would taste like honey in his mouth and be bitter in his stomach. So he did and it was. Then he is told to prophesy. Both Jeremiah and Ezekiel talked about eating a scroll, the Word of The Lord and then to speak. John is doing the same thing. He cannot tell what the thunder spoke, but he can tell what the book said. On that day, when the "mystery of God is finished" we will understand and we will sing with joy!
You have turned my eyes and heart towards that Glorious Day, Lord Jesus, when we will see You and be forever with You. Will it be soon? Let us be ready and waiting! Let our lamps be trimmed and let our oil not run out. Let our eyes be looking up and our hearts be filled with anticipation and joy. But, even as I pray this, my heart cries out for those who are not ready, those still living in darkness. Oh may they see Your salvation! Reveal it to them Lord and may they also be transferred from the dominion of darkness into the Kingdom of Your Beloved Son. I ask this today, in His Holy Name, Amen.
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Psalm 99 is a psalm of praise, extolling the Name of The Lord!
He reigns!
His throne is above the cherubim!
He is great in Zion!
He is exalted above ALL people!
His Name is great and awesome!
He is HOLY!
He is strong!
He loves justice!
He established justice and righteousness.
Worship Him!!!
Those who called on His Name received an answer. He answers and He forgives.
But, He also punishes evil. He is indeed HOLY.
Bow down and worship at His footstool.
Revelation 9
The first 4 trumpets had brought "natural" disasters - hail and fire that destroyed trees and grass; a great mountain ( meteor?) that fell into the sea and caused destruction there; Another "star" that falls from the sky and poisons the rivers and springs; and then something that limits the sun, the moon, and the stars. These disasters wipe out 1/3 of the earth (each?).
Then comes the 5th trumpet and things get really bad! An angel comes down to earth and opens a bottomless pit with a key given to him. Out of it come strange locust like creatures. We are told that they have a sting like a scorpion. The sting causes 5 months of torment, so awful that the person wants to die, but can't. They are given authority to sting only those who do not belong to God.
Their description is pretty amazing:
Appear like a horse arrayed in armor;
With a face like a man;
Hair like a woman's;
Teeth like a lion's;
Breastplates of iron;
Wings that make the sounds of a chariot;
Tails like scorpions;
They are led by a king - whose name is Abaddon - Destruction.
Then on top of that the 6th trumpet is sounded! Four angels who had been bound up were released.
They are killers. 1/3 of the men left are their targets.
They have two hundred million in their army. Their horses breath out fire, smoke, and brimstone. The tails of the horses are serpents that do harm.
Yet we are told, that despite these horrors people do not repent. They cling to their useless idols. They continue to sin. They murder and steal. They are immoral. They do sorcery.
What will it take to bring people to You Lord? Open our eyes. Help us to pray and to speak Your Words so that many will come to salvation in Christ before it is too late!
Thank You for being patient, but thank You for this warning, that a time is coming when judgement will be meted out and evil will be punished. Stir our hearts that we might be busy doing Your Work, telling others of Jesus. The Only Hope for deliverance. Amen.
He reigns!
His throne is above the cherubim!
He is great in Zion!
He is exalted above ALL people!
His Name is great and awesome!
He is HOLY!
He is strong!
He loves justice!
He established justice and righteousness.
Worship Him!!!
Those who called on His Name received an answer. He answers and He forgives.
But, He also punishes evil. He is indeed HOLY.
Bow down and worship at His footstool.
Revelation 9
The first 4 trumpets had brought "natural" disasters - hail and fire that destroyed trees and grass; a great mountain ( meteor?) that fell into the sea and caused destruction there; Another "star" that falls from the sky and poisons the rivers and springs; and then something that limits the sun, the moon, and the stars. These disasters wipe out 1/3 of the earth (each?).
Then comes the 5th trumpet and things get really bad! An angel comes down to earth and opens a bottomless pit with a key given to him. Out of it come strange locust like creatures. We are told that they have a sting like a scorpion. The sting causes 5 months of torment, so awful that the person wants to die, but can't. They are given authority to sting only those who do not belong to God.
Their description is pretty amazing:
Appear like a horse arrayed in armor;
With a face like a man;
Hair like a woman's;
Teeth like a lion's;
Breastplates of iron;
Wings that make the sounds of a chariot;
Tails like scorpions;
They are led by a king - whose name is Abaddon - Destruction.
Then on top of that the 6th trumpet is sounded! Four angels who had been bound up were released.
They are killers. 1/3 of the men left are their targets.
They have two hundred million in their army. Their horses breath out fire, smoke, and brimstone. The tails of the horses are serpents that do harm.
Yet we are told, that despite these horrors people do not repent. They cling to their useless idols. They continue to sin. They murder and steal. They are immoral. They do sorcery.
What will it take to bring people to You Lord? Open our eyes. Help us to pray and to speak Your Words so that many will come to salvation in Christ before it is too late!
Thank You for being patient, but thank You for this warning, that a time is coming when judgement will be meted out and evil will be punished. Stir our hearts that we might be busy doing Your Work, telling others of Jesus. The Only Hope for deliverance. Amen.
Monday, October 7, 2013
Psalm 100 Shout to The Lord! ( When was the last time you did that?)
Serve The Lord with gladness. Hmmm. Do we do that either? ( I think I do... most of the time :))
Come before Him with joyful singing. Love to do that!
"Know that The Lord Himself is God" Jehovah, I AM, is Ehohiym, the supreme God, the exceedingly great God!
He made us! He is our Creator.
We are His people! He is our Redeemer and Father.
We are welcome into His courts! He is our King!
Come with thanksgiving. Come with praise!
"FOR THE LORD is GOOD" His loving- kindness, His precious, merciful, gracious love never, ever, ends! His faithfulness is for every generation. It is for me and for my children, and for my grandchildren, and for my great grandchildren!
Yes, that is something to shout about!!!!!
Revelation 8
Jesus opens the 7th seal and there is silence in heaven. The never-ending songs of praise and worship are interrupted. The praises and prayers.. stop. No one moves. What is half an hour in heaven? It must have seemed like an eternity to John. Then the activity begins again. Seven angels come and stand before God. Each is given a trumpet. Another angel comes and adds incense to the prayers of those before the throne, for much, much prayer is needed for what is about to come. The angel takes a censer, fills it with fire and flings it at the earth, where it produces thunder, lightning and an earthquake. Then the trumpets start to sound.
The first trumpet is accompanied by hail and fire and blood, thrown on the earth destroying trees and grass on 1/3 of the earth.
The second trumpet is accompanied by a mountain of fire, thrown into the sea making 1/3 of it blood.
The third trumpet is accompanied by a burning star named Wormwood which poisons 1/3 of the rivers and springs.
The fourth trumpet is accompanied by the destruction of 1/3 of the sun, the moon, and the stars.
Death has come to earth and sea and sky. But it is not over yet. An eagle flies through the heavens crying out, "Woe, woe, woe, to those who dwell on the earth" because the next 3 trumpets will we even worse.
No wonder the saints in heaven are praying! Oh I hope and pray we will all be ready!
Father, may we KNOW You, may we know that You alone are good. May we know that You are our God, our Redeemer, our only Hope. May we be ready to come before Your Throne and not left behind to face Your Judgement and Wrath. Jesus, You are our Savior. Thank You for paying the price. For rescuing us from sin and death and hell. Lord, by Your Grace, will You open the eyes of those in my family who are still lost? You are faithful. Thank You. amen.
Serve The Lord with gladness. Hmmm. Do we do that either? ( I think I do... most of the time :))
Come before Him with joyful singing. Love to do that!
"Know that The Lord Himself is God" Jehovah, I AM, is Ehohiym, the supreme God, the exceedingly great God!
He made us! He is our Creator.
We are His people! He is our Redeemer and Father.
We are welcome into His courts! He is our King!
Come with thanksgiving. Come with praise!
"FOR THE LORD is GOOD" His loving- kindness, His precious, merciful, gracious love never, ever, ends! His faithfulness is for every generation. It is for me and for my children, and for my grandchildren, and for my great grandchildren!
Yes, that is something to shout about!!!!!
Revelation 8
Jesus opens the 7th seal and there is silence in heaven. The never-ending songs of praise and worship are interrupted. The praises and prayers.. stop. No one moves. What is half an hour in heaven? It must have seemed like an eternity to John. Then the activity begins again. Seven angels come and stand before God. Each is given a trumpet. Another angel comes and adds incense to the prayers of those before the throne, for much, much prayer is needed for what is about to come. The angel takes a censer, fills it with fire and flings it at the earth, where it produces thunder, lightning and an earthquake. Then the trumpets start to sound.
The first trumpet is accompanied by hail and fire and blood, thrown on the earth destroying trees and grass on 1/3 of the earth.
The second trumpet is accompanied by a mountain of fire, thrown into the sea making 1/3 of it blood.
The third trumpet is accompanied by a burning star named Wormwood which poisons 1/3 of the rivers and springs.
The fourth trumpet is accompanied by the destruction of 1/3 of the sun, the moon, and the stars.
Death has come to earth and sea and sky. But it is not over yet. An eagle flies through the heavens crying out, "Woe, woe, woe, to those who dwell on the earth" because the next 3 trumpets will we even worse.
No wonder the saints in heaven are praying! Oh I hope and pray we will all be ready!
Father, may we KNOW You, may we know that You alone are good. May we know that You are our God, our Redeemer, our only Hope. May we be ready to come before Your Throne and not left behind to face Your Judgement and Wrath. Jesus, You are our Savior. Thank You for paying the price. For rescuing us from sin and death and hell. Lord, by Your Grace, will You open the eyes of those in my family who are still lost? You are faithful. Thank You. amen.
Friday, October 4, 2013
Psalm 101 Verse 1-4 are David's expression of his will, his desires:
To sing of loving-kindness and justice.
To sing praises to The Lord.
To walk carefully and blamelessly.
To have integrity.
To have nothing worthless before him. No idols.
And to know no evil.
But, David thoroughly condemns those who:
Secretly slander their neighbor.
Are arrogant and haughty.
Practice deceit.
Speak lies.
David surrounds himself with those who are faithful. He trusts those who have integrity.
He has determined to clean house, so to speak. Only those who are faithful to God will minister to him. He also determines to destroy the wicked.
David clearly knew God's heart, for we are told that he was a man "after God's heart". He clearly knew God as Lord, Who is just and merciful. But in this Psalm, he seems to lean more to the justice part. Does there come a time when mercy has done all it can and judgement comes? Are we to make that determination? David looks to himself first in this psalm. He examines his own heart. He looks to The Lord. Only then does he speak out against those who do wrong. He doesn't ignore or condone sinful behavior. These wicked ones are not asking for mercy, they are arrogant in their sinfulness. They tried to stay in his house and act this way. This he would not put up with! Jesus warns of wolves that come in sheep's clothing, infiltrating the flock. We are warned to be careful, to be alert. To know them by their fruit. ( Matthew 7:15-16) This is what David did. This is NOT being judgemental. It is be upright before God.
Father, speak Your truth to my heart on this matter. Give Your wisdom I pray. Amen
To sing of loving-kindness and justice.
To sing praises to The Lord.
To walk carefully and blamelessly.
To have integrity.
To have nothing worthless before him. No idols.
And to know no evil.
But, David thoroughly condemns those who:
Secretly slander their neighbor.
Are arrogant and haughty.
Practice deceit.
Speak lies.
David surrounds himself with those who are faithful. He trusts those who have integrity.
He has determined to clean house, so to speak. Only those who are faithful to God will minister to him. He also determines to destroy the wicked.
David clearly knew God's heart, for we are told that he was a man "after God's heart". He clearly knew God as Lord, Who is just and merciful. But in this Psalm, he seems to lean more to the justice part. Does there come a time when mercy has done all it can and judgement comes? Are we to make that determination? David looks to himself first in this psalm. He examines his own heart. He looks to The Lord. Only then does he speak out against those who do wrong. He doesn't ignore or condone sinful behavior. These wicked ones are not asking for mercy, they are arrogant in their sinfulness. They tried to stay in his house and act this way. This he would not put up with! Jesus warns of wolves that come in sheep's clothing, infiltrating the flock. We are warned to be careful, to be alert. To know them by their fruit. ( Matthew 7:15-16) This is what David did. This is NOT being judgemental. It is be upright before God.
Father, speak Your truth to my heart on this matter. Give Your wisdom I pray. Amen
Thursday, October 3, 2013
Psalm 102 The first 11 verses of this psalm are a prayer, a desperate cry for help. A man who feels deserted and consumed by the afflictions he is facing. He feels it deep down in his bones. His appetite is gone, he has lost weight and strength. He is all alone in his reproach. He is losing it.
But... A renewed Spirit fills him, hope arises, praise and honor to The Lord fills his thoughts. ( v12-28) He remembers that....
The Lord abides forever!
He will have compassion on Zion!
He will be gracious!
The nations will come to fear the name of The Lord!
All the kings of the earth will see God's glory!
God hears the prayers of the destitute.
He sees what is happening on the earth.
He pays attention to the groaning of the prisoner and sets him free.
So that people will tell of His Great Name!
So that people will gather together to serve Him!
The God Who created the heavens and the earth will watch them wear out, and then will replace them!
He is the same always!
He is eternal, the beginning and the end!
Father in Heaven, You are Almighty! You never change as You are altogether Holy, Infinite, Perfect, and Transcendent! Thank You for hearing the prayers of the destitute. Thank You for the promise that those Who call on Your Name will be saved. Renew our hope and fill us with Your Spirit continually. Draw us close to You. Right now and through out this day. Give us our Daily Bread. Jesus, You are the Bread of life, give us Your Presence, Your Word, and Your Spirit today. Amen.
Revelation 7. Before the 7th seal is opened there is an interlude. John sees 4 angels holding back the wind. Think of that... no air blowing on the whole earth! An angel announces that before destruction continues the "bond-servants" of The Lord will be sealed. 144,000 Israelites are chosen, 12,000 from each tribe. They are set apart for The Lord. Then John sees a great multitude of people worshiping before the Throne of God. All the angels join them, along with the 4 living creatures and the 24 elders. It is once again a rising up of praise and honor and glory to God and to the Lamb.
Is this the church, washed in the blood of the Lamb, making their garments white? God "shall spread His tabernacle over them." They won't hunger or thirst anymore. Their tears will be wiped away by God, Himself.
Blessing and glory, and wisdom and thanks, honor and power and might, to You O God!
Salvation is in Your Hands. Thank You for the Hope we have in You.
Amen.
But... A renewed Spirit fills him, hope arises, praise and honor to The Lord fills his thoughts. ( v12-28) He remembers that....
The Lord abides forever!
He will have compassion on Zion!
He will be gracious!
The nations will come to fear the name of The Lord!
All the kings of the earth will see God's glory!
God hears the prayers of the destitute.
He sees what is happening on the earth.
He pays attention to the groaning of the prisoner and sets him free.
So that people will tell of His Great Name!
So that people will gather together to serve Him!
The God Who created the heavens and the earth will watch them wear out, and then will replace them!
He is the same always!
He is eternal, the beginning and the end!
Father in Heaven, You are Almighty! You never change as You are altogether Holy, Infinite, Perfect, and Transcendent! Thank You for hearing the prayers of the destitute. Thank You for the promise that those Who call on Your Name will be saved. Renew our hope and fill us with Your Spirit continually. Draw us close to You. Right now and through out this day. Give us our Daily Bread. Jesus, You are the Bread of life, give us Your Presence, Your Word, and Your Spirit today. Amen.
Revelation 7. Before the 7th seal is opened there is an interlude. John sees 4 angels holding back the wind. Think of that... no air blowing on the whole earth! An angel announces that before destruction continues the "bond-servants" of The Lord will be sealed. 144,000 Israelites are chosen, 12,000 from each tribe. They are set apart for The Lord. Then John sees a great multitude of people worshiping before the Throne of God. All the angels join them, along with the 4 living creatures and the 24 elders. It is once again a rising up of praise and honor and glory to God and to the Lamb.
Is this the church, washed in the blood of the Lamb, making their garments white? God "shall spread His tabernacle over them." They won't hunger or thirst anymore. Their tears will be wiped away by God, Himself.
Blessing and glory, and wisdom and thanks, honor and power and might, to You O God!
Salvation is in Your Hands. Thank You for the Hope we have in You.
Amen.
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Psalm 103 This song is one of praise and blessing to The Lord for all He is and all He has done.
We are told, in fact, to "forget none of His benefits"! The psalmist then tells us what those benefits include:
The Lord our God is the only One Who can pardon our iniquities.
He is the only One Who can heal our diseases.
He is the only One Who can redeem us from death.
He is the only One willing to crown us with loving kindness and compassion.
He is the only One Who satisfies our lives with good things.
He performs righteous deeds.
He makes perfect judgements.
He disclosed Himself to Moses and to Israel ( and to us).
He describes Himself in these terms, " The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in lovingkindness." ( See Ex. 34:6-7)
He is patient with us, merciful towards us, and His loving-kindness in immeasurable.
He removes our sins "as far as the east is from the west"
He has the compassion of a Father toward his children.
He knows how frail we are and how short our lives can be.
He is everlasting!
He rewards those who obey Him.
His throne is forever established in Heaven.
He rules!
The mighty angels obey Him.
All the armies of Heaven obey Him.
We are His works.
We should always do as the psalmist and tell our own souls to "Bless The Lord!"
How do we "bless" The Lord? The word in Hebrew is "barak". It means to kneel. It is an act of adoration. It shows thanks and praise.
Father in Heaven, may Your Name be made holy today, as we bow before You and remember the things You have done for us. Thank You for saving me from sin, for redeeming me from death, and for removing my sins far, far away! Thank You for making me Your child. Thank You for revealing Yourself to me. Thank You for the assurance that even when my life is over here on earth, I will be with You for eternity! Thank You for being patient and merciful to me. Thank You that Your faithfulness and righteousness extend to my "children's children". I bless You O Lord! Amen!
Revelation 6 Jesus opens 6 seals from the scroll that only He is worthy to open.
v1-2 Seal one unleashes a conqueror riding a white horse. He is armed with a bow and is given a crown.
v3-4 Seal two unleashes a warrior on a red horse. He is given a great sword and the authority to take away peace.
v5-6 Seal three unleashes a judge with a pair of scales in his hand, riding a black horse. He introduces famine upon the earth.
v7-8 Seal four unleashes one who is given the names "Death and Hades", riding an ashen horse. He is given the authority to kill 1/4 of the earths population. He will use sword, famine, pestilence and wild beasts.
v9-11 The fifth seal does not unleash a horseman, but the cries of the saints who had been martyred. They are given white robes and told to rest while more will be added to their numbers.
v12-17 The sixth seal unleashes an earthquake so great that the sun turns black and the moon red. Stars fall out of the sky. The sky is split apart. Mountains and islands move. Kings, commanders, the rich and the slave, all people will try to hide themselves in caves and will cry out for death to keep them from the Presence of God and the wrath of the Lamb.
Jesus, You are the Conqueror, the King of kings and Lord of lords. All things are in Your Hands both now and forever. When war comes, when famine strikes, when death approaches, we look to You. We seek Your face and do not flee from You. We do not want to hide but to rest in You. We know Your Word is true. You are gracious and merciful. You are slow to anger. You are great in loving-kindness. You do forgive and redeem and save us. But we also know that You " will by no means leave the guilty unpunished." (Ex. 34:7). So Lord we pray with Moses, " I pray, let The Lord go along in our midst, even though the people are so obstinate; and do Thou pardon our iniquity and our sin, and take us as Thine own possession." ( Ex. 34:9). I ask this for my own family, Lord. In the Name of Jesus, my conqueror. Amen.
We are told, in fact, to "forget none of His benefits"! The psalmist then tells us what those benefits include:
The Lord our God is the only One Who can pardon our iniquities.
He is the only One Who can heal our diseases.
He is the only One Who can redeem us from death.
He is the only One willing to crown us with loving kindness and compassion.
He is the only One Who satisfies our lives with good things.
He performs righteous deeds.
He makes perfect judgements.
He disclosed Himself to Moses and to Israel ( and to us).
He describes Himself in these terms, " The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in lovingkindness." ( See Ex. 34:6-7)
He is patient with us, merciful towards us, and His loving-kindness in immeasurable.
He removes our sins "as far as the east is from the west"
He has the compassion of a Father toward his children.
He knows how frail we are and how short our lives can be.
He is everlasting!
He rewards those who obey Him.
His throne is forever established in Heaven.
He rules!
The mighty angels obey Him.
All the armies of Heaven obey Him.
We are His works.
We should always do as the psalmist and tell our own souls to "Bless The Lord!"
How do we "bless" The Lord? The word in Hebrew is "barak". It means to kneel. It is an act of adoration. It shows thanks and praise.
Father in Heaven, may Your Name be made holy today, as we bow before You and remember the things You have done for us. Thank You for saving me from sin, for redeeming me from death, and for removing my sins far, far away! Thank You for making me Your child. Thank You for revealing Yourself to me. Thank You for the assurance that even when my life is over here on earth, I will be with You for eternity! Thank You for being patient and merciful to me. Thank You that Your faithfulness and righteousness extend to my "children's children". I bless You O Lord! Amen!
Revelation 6 Jesus opens 6 seals from the scroll that only He is worthy to open.
v1-2 Seal one unleashes a conqueror riding a white horse. He is armed with a bow and is given a crown.
v3-4 Seal two unleashes a warrior on a red horse. He is given a great sword and the authority to take away peace.
v5-6 Seal three unleashes a judge with a pair of scales in his hand, riding a black horse. He introduces famine upon the earth.
v7-8 Seal four unleashes one who is given the names "Death and Hades", riding an ashen horse. He is given the authority to kill 1/4 of the earths population. He will use sword, famine, pestilence and wild beasts.
v9-11 The fifth seal does not unleash a horseman, but the cries of the saints who had been martyred. They are given white robes and told to rest while more will be added to their numbers.
v12-17 The sixth seal unleashes an earthquake so great that the sun turns black and the moon red. Stars fall out of the sky. The sky is split apart. Mountains and islands move. Kings, commanders, the rich and the slave, all people will try to hide themselves in caves and will cry out for death to keep them from the Presence of God and the wrath of the Lamb.
Jesus, You are the Conqueror, the King of kings and Lord of lords. All things are in Your Hands both now and forever. When war comes, when famine strikes, when death approaches, we look to You. We seek Your face and do not flee from You. We do not want to hide but to rest in You. We know Your Word is true. You are gracious and merciful. You are slow to anger. You are great in loving-kindness. You do forgive and redeem and save us. But we also know that You " will by no means leave the guilty unpunished." (Ex. 34:7). So Lord we pray with Moses, " I pray, let The Lord go along in our midst, even though the people are so obstinate; and do Thou pardon our iniquity and our sin, and take us as Thine own possession." ( Ex. 34:9). I ask this for my own family, Lord. In the Name of Jesus, my conqueror. Amen.
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Psalm 104 " O Lord, how many are Your works!" One more "meditation" from this psalm goes hand in hand with the Lord's Prayer in Matthew 6:11 "Give us this day our daily bread". The psalmist says "They all wait for Thee, to give them their food in due season. Thou dosts give it to them, they gather it up; Thou dost open Thy hand, they are satisfied with good." Think of the greatness and goodness of our God, who is mindful of us!
v11 - He sends water for the animals in the fields.
v12 - He gives to the birds what they need and they respond with their singing.
v13 - He satisfies the whole earth with His works!
v14 - He makes grass grow for cattle. He enables a farmer to grow vegetables!
v15 - He brings forth grapes to make wine and olives for oil
v16 - He provides rain for trees. He planted the trees in the first place.
v17 - He directed birds to build their nests high up in trees.
v18 - He made mountains for the wild goats and cliffs for the badgers.
v19 - He made the moon and sun to move the way they do for His purposes.
v20 - He made night for prowling lions to get their prey.
Every part of creation was thoughtfully and perfectly made. And every bit of it is dependent on Him!
He brings life and He takes life away. It is all according to His grace and for His glory.
"I will sing to The Lord as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have my being."
Bless The Lord! Praise to You O God, most High! You are our Provider. Thank You today for our daily bread. Food for the body and food for the soul! We look to You for all we need today. "Give us this day our daily bread."
Amen.
v11 - He sends water for the animals in the fields.
v12 - He gives to the birds what they need and they respond with their singing.
v13 - He satisfies the whole earth with His works!
v14 - He makes grass grow for cattle. He enables a farmer to grow vegetables!
v15 - He brings forth grapes to make wine and olives for oil
v16 - He provides rain for trees. He planted the trees in the first place.
v17 - He directed birds to build their nests high up in trees.
v18 - He made mountains for the wild goats and cliffs for the badgers.
v19 - He made the moon and sun to move the way they do for His purposes.
v20 - He made night for prowling lions to get their prey.
Every part of creation was thoughtfully and perfectly made. And every bit of it is dependent on Him!
He brings life and He takes life away. It is all according to His grace and for His glory.
"I will sing to The Lord as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have my being."
Bless The Lord! Praise to You O God, most High! You are our Provider. Thank You today for our daily bread. Food for the body and food for the soul! We look to You for all we need today. "Give us this day our daily bread."
Amen.
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