VerseD: Nahum 1:7
The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; he knows those who take refuge in him.
Nahum 1:7, ESV
God knows who truly seeks Him.
He protects His own.
Ultimately, He has saved us from everlasting death.
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Archive for November, 2019
VerseD: Jeremiah 33:3
Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known.
Jeremiah 33:3, ESV
Do not merely test God. He says to earnestly seek Him, and, when you call to Him in faith believing Jesus is His Son who died for you, He will answer in ways you do not know.
Walk with Him. Talk with Him.
VerseD: Isaiah 54:10
For the mountains may depart and the hills be removed, but my steadfast love shall not depart from you, and my covenant of peace shall not be removed,” says the Lord, who has compassion on you.
Isaiah 54:10, ESV
The Lord proved His faithfulness by dying on the cross and rising again. He has said He is returning again, and all of the stars, mountains, and … everything will be removed and remade.
All to show His love.
VerseD: Zechariah 14:9
And the Lord will be king over all the earth. On that day the Lord will be one and his name one.
Zechariah 14:9, ESV
One glorious Day, our Lord is returning, and Creation will be renewed, sin and death gone, and He will be our light and life forever.
VerseD: Matthew 5:7
“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.”
Matthew 5:7, ESV
Our Lord has shown us mercy by dying in our place.
We can at least show mercy to our fellow fallen humans in response.
This Sunday at Church: Rejoice with those who Rejoice
This Sunday at Church I want to encourage you to do the following: Be ready to rejoice with those who rejoice.
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VerseD: Luke 12:3
Therefore whatever you have said in the dark shall be heard in the light, and what you have whispered in private rooms shall be proclaimed on the housetops.
Luke 12:3, ESV
We may think we can get away with private sins and things nobody was around to see, hear, or know.
But God sees and knows all, and we will stand before Him one day.
VerseD: Proverbs 12:25
Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.
Proverbs 12:25, ESV
Everything feels worse, heavier, sadder – or completely dull – when anxiety weighs on you.
Encourage each other. Especially with the hope of Christ.
VerseD: 1 John 1:7
But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.
1 John 1:7, ESV
Signs we are walking in the light:
- We love the Church and seek fellowship,
- We show repentance and a desire to remove all sin,
- We strive to live in peace with all people,
- We love and pursue truth.
VerseD: Isaiah 40:29
He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength.
Isaiah 40:29, ESV
Our Father may give us physical strength, or He may give us emotional or psychological strength, but He always gives us the power to overcome evil and unrighteousness through the blood of Christ and by the Holy Spirit.
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Do we truly love the Lord our God with all our hearts, souls, minds, and strengths? Maybe I can help with the mind part, at least! This is Daniel M. Klem, apparent poet, reluctant yet passionate Disciple (Peter?), and foolish man attempting to understand theology!
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