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
"The people shall hear"
Thou stretchedst out thy right hand, the earth swallowed them. Thou in thy mercy hast led forth the people which thou hast redeemed: thou hast guided them in thy strength unto thy holy habitation. The people shall hear, and be afraid: sorrow shall take hold on the inhabitants of Palestina. Exodus 15:12-14
Hymn
"They took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus." Acts 4:13
O Christ, our God, Who with Thine own hast been,
Our spirits cleave to Thee, the Friend unseen.
Vouchsafe that all who on Thy bounty feed
May heed Thy love, and prize Thy gifts indeed.
Make every heart that is Thy dwelling place
A watered garden filled with fruits of grace.
Each holy purpose help us to fulfill;
Increase our faith to feed upon Thee still.
Illuminate our minds, that we may see
In all around us holy signs of Thee.
And may such witness in our lives appear,
That all may know Thou hast been with us here.
O grant us peace, that by Thy peace possessed,
Thy life within us we may manifest.
So shall we pass our days in holy fear,
In joyful consciousness that Thou art near.
So shalt Thou be for ever, loving Lord,
Our Shield and our exceeding great Reward.
Consolation
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah. Psalm 46:1-3
Exhortation
And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die: for I have not found thy works perfect before God. Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee. Revelation 3:1-3
Read The Bible In A Year
Today’s Reading: Jer. 20, 21, 22
Proverbs
Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established. A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it! The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath. Proverbs 15:22-24
Weekly Verse:
He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep. John 21:16
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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
Who Has the Majority?
"And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them" 2 Kings 6:16
Horses and chariots and a great host shut up the prophet in Dothan. His young servant was alarmed. How could they escape from such a body of armed men? But the prophet had eyes which his servant had not, and he could see a greater host with far superior weapons guarding him from all harm. Horses of fire are mightier than horses of flesh, and chariots of fire are far preferable to chariots of iron.
Even so is it at this hour. The adversaries of truth are many, influential, learned, and crafty; and truth fares ill at their hands; and yet the man of God has no cause for trepidation. Agencies, seen and unseen, of the most potent kind, are on the side of righteousness. God has armies in ambush which will reveal themselves in the hour of need. The forces which are on the side of the good and the true far outweigh the powers of evil. Therefore, let us keep our spirits up, and walk with the gait of men who possess a cheering secret, which has lifted them above all fear. We are on the winning side. The battle may be sharp, but we know how it will end. Faith, having God with her, is in a clear majority: "They that be with us are more than they that be with them." Authored by C. H. Spurgeon
1 Timothy 4:13
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