Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain. Psalm 127:1
Daily Meditation
"This is the day"
This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. For this is the day of the Lord GOD of hosts, a day of vengeance, that he may avenge him of his adversaries: and the sword shall devour, and it shall be satiate and made drunk with their blood: For it is the day of the LORD's vengeance, and the year of recompences for the controversy of Zion. Psalm 118:24; Jeremiah 46:10; Isaiah 34:8
Hymn
"Now therefore, our God, we thank Thee, and praise Thy glorious Name" 1 Chronicles 29:13
Now our God we give thanks to You, for all the things You have done.
You’ve shown Your grace in so many ways,
Your mercy and kindness and pow’r.
We thank You, thank You, thank You, Lord,
We thank You, thank You, thank You, Lord.
Now our God we give love to You, for all the things You have done.
You’ve shown Your grace in so many ways,
Your mercy and kindness and pow’r.
We love You, love You, love You, Lord,
We love You, love You, love You, Lord.
Now our God we give praise to You, for all the things You have done.
You’ve shown Your grace in so many ways,
Your mercy and kindness and pow’r.
We praise You, praise You, praise You, Lord,
We praise You, praise You, praise You, Lord.
Consolation
The depths have covered them: they sank into the bottom as a stone. Thy right hand, O LORD, is become glorious in power: thy right hand, O LORD, hath dashed in pieces the enemy. And in the greatness of thine excellency thou hast overthrown them that rose up against thee: thou sentest forth thy wrath, which consumed them as stubble. Exodus 15:5-7
Exhortation
If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, now may Israel say; If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, when men rose up against us: Then they had swallowed us up quick, when their wrath was kindled against us: Then the waters had overwhelmed us, the stream had gone over our soul: Then the proud waters had gone over our soul. Psalm 124:1-5
Read The Bible In A Year
Today’s Reading: 1 Chr. 6, 7
Proverbs
Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee. Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm. Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways. For the froward is abomination to the LORD: but his secret is with the righteous. Proverbs 3:29-32
Weekly Verse:
Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him. James 1:12
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Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
Philippians 4:8
Faith's Checkbook
Victory in Reverses
"Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the LORD shall be a light unto me" (Micah 7:8).
This may express the feelings of a man or woman downtrodden and oppressed. Our enemy may put out our light for a season. There is sure hope for us in the LORD; and if we are trusting in Him and holding fast our integrity, our season of downcasting and darkness will soon be over. The insults of the foe are only for a moment. The LORD will soon turn their laughter into lamentation and our sighing into singing.
What if the great enemy of souls should for a while triumph over us, as he has triumphed over better men than we are; yet let us take heart, for we shall overcome him before long. We shall rise from our fall, for our God has not fallen, and He will lift us up. We shall not abide in darkness, although for the moment we sit in it; for our LORD is the fountain of light, and He will soon bring us a joyful day. Let us not despair or even doubt. One turn of the wheel, and the lowest will be at the top. Woe unto those who laugh now, for they shall mourn and weep when their boasting is turned into everlasting contempt. But blessed are all holy mourners, for they shall be divinely comforted. by C. H. Spurgeon
1 Timothy 4:13
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