O Lord, be gracious to us; we wait for you. Be our arm every morning, our salvation in the time of trouble. At the tumultuous noise peoples flee; when you lift yourself up, nations are scattered, and your spoil is gathered as the caterpillar gathers; as locusts leap, it is leapt upon. The Lord is … More Ultimate stability in unstable times
Buy truth, and do not sell it; buy wisdom, instruction, and understanding. —Proverbs 23:23 (verses 19-35 in our reading plan today) No matter what the economic forecast, whether times of prosperity or times of recession, the Bible has some great investment advice. There is a “commodity” which must be acquired, no matter how much it costs … More Investment advice in the Bible
Let not your heart envy sinners, but continue in the fear of the Lord all the day. Surely there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off. —Proverbs 23:17-18, part of our Bible reading plan today. Warning: Life’s a dangerous journey. You will face the temptation to get off the narrow road, to go … More Tempted to get off the narrow road?
Today we read Isaiah 27-28 in our read-through-the-Bible plan. therefore thus says the Lord God, “Behold, I am the one who has laid as a foundation in Zion, a stone, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone, of a sure foundation: ‘Whoever believes will not be in haste.’ Isaiah 28:16 What is this foundation? 1 Peter 2:6 … More Anything “added on” or not built upon the foundation is sure to end up in wreckage.
For thus the Lord said to me: “Go, set a watchman; let him announce what he sees. When he sees riders, horsemen in pairs, riders on donkeys, riders on camels, let him listen diligently, very diligently.” Then he who saw cried out: “Upon a watchtower I stand, O Lord, continually by day, and at my post … More Needed: Watchmen
Proverbs 21:31 The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but the victory belongs to the Lord. God had commanded His people to not use horses (Deuteronomy 17:16) so they were not used in any battles before the time of Solomon. However, Solomon disobeyed; (see 1 Kings 10:29.) Here in Proverbs 21, he acknowledges that no matter how strong … More Who gets the credit?
Today we read Isaiah 17-20, more chapters of woe pronounced against nations, all of which are under the sovereign rule of God. As the Creator of the universe, the God of Isaiah and Israel is not limited to Israel. He holds all nations accountable for their actions. We also see a reminder here to place … More This is what has happened to those in whom we hoped?
As we approach some days of long readings in Isaiah, let’s pause to understand Isaiah’s purpose in writing. Isaiah was a well-educated man, married with two sons and called to preach in Jerusalem during the period of 740 BC until after 701 BC. This was the period after King Uzziah died (ch6) and the succeeding … More Can you see God in these long passages of Isaiah?
Proverbs 19:21 is in our reading through the Bible for today, September 3: Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand. This reminds me of Proverbs 16:9 that we read last month: The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord … More His purposes always win
Today in our Bible reading plan we come to Isaiah 4:2 In that day the branch of the Lord shall be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the land shall be the pride and honor of the survivors of Israel. Let’s look at some other passages that speak about this Branch: Jeremiah 23:5-6 … More Behold our Branch
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