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The Lord rescues those who fear Him
God is watching over us! ______________ "Jerusalem will be a city without walls because of the great number of men and livestock in it. And I myself will be a wall of fire around it," declares the LORD, "and I will be its glory within. " Zechariah 2:4,5 NIV ______________ As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the LORD is round about his people, from this time forth and for evermore. Psalm 125:2 RSV ______________ The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, And rescues them. O taste and see that the LORD is good; How blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him! Psalm 34:7,8 NASB ______________ We need a Saviour because we are sinners... And the wages of sin is death. Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift: Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God is the object of our faith; the only faith that saves is faith in Him. Comment on this Story | Printer Friendly | Send Story to a Friend | Top Through the Bible in a Year - Readings for April 10 April 10: Acts 2:1-13, Deuteronomy 13-14, Job 10 Click Here for the complete schedule Or Copy and paste this link into your browser: Read Through the Bible in a Year! Comment on this Story | Printer Friendly | Send Story to a Friend | Top Meditation 4/6 - 4/12 Suffering for God's Glory MSG Friends, when life gets really difficult, don't jump to the conclusion that God isn't on the job. Instead, be glad that you are in the very thick of what Christ experienced. This is a spiritual refining process, with glory just around the corner. If you're abused because of Christ, count yourself fortunate. It's the Spirit of God and his glory in you that brought you to the notice of others. If they're on you because you broke the law or disturbed the peace, that's a different matter. But if it's because you're a Christian, don't give it a second thought. Be proud of the distinguished status reflected in that name! It's judgment time for Christians. We're first in line. If it starts with us, think what it's going to be like for those who refuse God's Message! 1 Peter 4:12-17 The Message |
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04-11-2008, 01:35 AM
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For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous
He hears our Prayers. ______________ "Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech. He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it. For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer, but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil." 1 Peter 3:10-12 NIV ______________ Behold, the LORD's hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear: But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear. Isaiah 59:1,2 KJV ______________ Therefore confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power in its effects. James 5:16 RSV ______________ If we say that we have no sin, we are deceiving ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:8-9 NASB ______________ We need a Saviour because we are sinners... And the wages of sin is death. Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift: Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God is the object of our faith; the only faith that saves is faith in Him. Comment on this Story | Printer Friendly | Send Story to a Friend | Top Through the Bible in a Year - Readings for April 11 April 11: Acts 2:14-47, Deuteronomy 15-16, Job 11 Click Here for the complete schedule Or Copy and paste this link into your browser: Read Through the Bible in a Year! Comment on this Story | Printer Friendly | Send Story to a Friend | Top Meditation 4/6 - 4/12 Suffering for God's Glory NLT Dear friends, don't be surprised at the fiery trials you are going through, as if something strange were happening to you. Instead, be very glad--because these trials will make you partners with Christ in his suffering, and afterward you will have the wonderful joy of sharing his glory when it is displayed to all the world. Be happy if you are insulted for being a Christian, for then the glorious Spirit of God will come upon you. If you suffer, however, it must not be for murder, stealing, making trouble, or prying into other people's affairs. But it is no shame to suffer for being a Christian. Praise God for the privilege of being called by his wonderful name! For the time has come for judgment, and it must begin first among God's own children. And if even we Christians must be judged, what terrible fate awaits those who have never believed God's Good News? 1 Peter 4:12-17 NLT |
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04-11-2008, 03:33 PM
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"And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;" 2 Corinthians 5:18
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04-12-2008, 02:16 AM
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How Great Is His Goodness towards us!
I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, Ephesians 1:18,19 NIV ______________ And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7 KJV ______________ He might show the surpassing riches of His grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast. Ephesians 2:7-9 NASB ______________ We need a Saviour because we are sinners... And the wages of sin is death. Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift: Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God is the object of our faith; the only faith that saves is faith in Him. Comment on this Story | Printer Friendly | Send Story to a Friend | Top Through the Bible in a Year - Readings for April 12 April 12: Acts 3, Deuteronomy 17-18, Job 12 Click Here for the complete schedule Or Copy and paste this link into your browser: Read Through the Bible in a Year! Comment on this Story | Printer Friendly | Send Story to a Friend | Top Meditation 4/6 - 4/12 Suffering for God's Glory CEV Dear friends, don't be surprised or shocked that you are going through testing that is like walking through fire. Be glad for the chance to suffer as Christ suffered. It will prepare you for even greater happiness when he makes his glorious return. Count it a blessing when you suffer for being a Christian. This shows that God's glorious Spirit is with you. But you deserve to suffer if you are a murderer, a thief, a crook, or a busybody. Don't be ashamed to suffer for being a Christian. Praise God that you belong to him. God has already begun judging his own people. And if his judgment begins with us, imagine how terrible it will be for those who refuse to obey his message. 1 Peter 4:12-17 CEV Last edited by mountainlion20032003; 04-12-2008 at 04:59 PM. |
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04-13-2008, 01:19 AM
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Walk with wise men
I am a friend to all who fear you, to all who follow your precepts. Psalm 119:63 _________________ He who walks with wise men will be wise, But the companion of fools will suffer harm. Adversity pursues sinners, But the righteous will be rewarded with prosperity. Proverbs 13:20,21 NASB So look for those who are wise - those who know The Fear of the Lord. _________________ Thanks be unto God for his amazing gift: Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God is the object of our faith; the only faith that saves is faith in Him. Comment on this Story | Printer Friendly | Send Story to a Friend | Top Through the Bible in a Year - Readings for April 13 April 13: Acts 4:1-22, Deuteronomy 19-20, Job 13 Click Here for the complete schedule Or Copy and paste this link into your browser: Read Through the Bible in a Year! Comment on this Story | Printer Friendly | Send Story to a Friend | Top Meditation 4/13- 4/19 The Everlasting Kingdom NKJV The Everlasting Kingdom "I was watching in the night visions, And behold, One like the Son of Man, Coming with the clouds of heaven! He came to the Ancient of Days, And they brought Him near before Him. Then to Him was given dominion and glory and a kingdom, That all peoples, nations, and languages should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion, Which shall not pass away, And His kingdom the one Which shall not be destroyed. Daniel 7:13,14 NKJV |
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