And the Lord said, “Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom his master will set over his household, to give them their portion of food at the proper time? Blessed is that servant whom his master will find so doing when he comes. —Luke 12:42-43, in our Bible reading plan today. J. … More Will I be found wishing and professing, or “doing”?
Here is Part 2 from a commentary on Psalm 148-150 by Sam Storms of Enjoying God Ministries: Second, the focus of such adoration is always and ever God alone for who he is and what he’s done. We do not worship the world or revere the reflection. We fix our hearts on the Original, the … More The focus of praise
Manasseh’s Repentance The Lord spoke to Manasseh and to his people, but they paid no attention.Therefore the Lord brought upon them the commanders of the army of the king of Assyria, who captured Manasseh with hooks and bound him with chains of bronze and brought him to Babylon. And when he was in distress, he entreated the favor of the Lord his God and … More Truly amazing mercy and grace!
July 24 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 (ESV) Warning Against Idleness 6 Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from any brother who is walking in idleness and not in accord with the tradition that you received from us. 7 For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us, … More July 24 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13
July 24 Luke 12:35-48 (ESV) You Must Be Ready 35 “Stay dressed for action [1] and keep your lamps burning, 36 and be like men who are waiting for their master to come home from the wedding feast, so that they may open the door to him at once when he comes and knocks. 37 Blessed are those servants [2] whom the master finds … More July 24 Luke 12:35-48
July 24 Psalm 149 (ESV) Sing to the Lord a New Song 149:1 Praise the Lord! Sing to the Lord a new song, his praise in the assembly of the godly! 2 Let Israel be glad in his Maker; let the children of Zion rejoice in their King! 3 Let them praise his name with dancing, making melody to him with tambourine and … More July 24 Psalm 149
July 24 2 Chronicles 30-33 (ESV) Passover Celebrated 30:1 Hezekiah sent to all Israel and Judah, and wrote letters also to Ephraim and Manasseh, that they should come to the house of the Lord at Jerusalem to keep the Passover to the Lord, the God of Israel. 2 For the king and his princes and all the assembly in Jerusalem had … More July 24 2 Chronicles 30-33
Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may speed ahead and be honored, as happened among you, and that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men. For not all have faith. But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one. —2 Thessalonians 3:1, part of our … More His word must run in triumph
“Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. (Luke 12:32, in our Bible reading plan for today) John Piper on Luke 12: This whole chapter of Luke (ch. 12) is strewn with words from Jesus about not being afraid. And in every case the contentment and peace … More “Fear not, little flock”
Over the course of the next three days, as we wrap up the book of Psalms, I will post parts of a commentary on Psalm 148-150 by Sam Storms Here is Part 1: Psalms 148-150 are too lengthy for me to include in the text of this meditation, and too important for any of us … More Worship is a universal privilege
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