Judges 4:1-5:31 + Luke 22:35-53 + Psalm 94:1-23 + Proverbs 14:3-4
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Old Testament - Okay, women rule in today's readings in Judges!! :) Deborah basically tells Barak that he's being a wimp, so she'll help lead the military victory, and does. Below is a map someone put together of the whole Deborah / Barak v. Sisera battle, with Mt. Tabor in the middle highlighted being a focal point of the battle:
And then Jael, who is likely not an Israelite, finishes off Sisera, the commander of the enemy army of the Israelites, with a tent peg! Don't mess with Deborah or Jael! Below is a painting by Italian Baroque painter Artemisia Gentileschi (yes, also a woman) from the year 1620 titled "Jael and Sisera":
Before this fateful scene above, an image is below for Judges chapter 4 verses 17 & 18: "Meanwhile, Sisera ran to the tent of Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite, because Heber's family was on friendly terms with King Jabin of Hazor. Jael went out to meet Sisera and said to him, "Come into my tent, sir. Come in. Don't be afraid." So he went into her tent, and she covered him with a blanket."
In Judges chapter 5 we read the wonderful song of Deborah and Barak, and it is of note in verse 31: "Then there was peace in the land for forty years." Quite a song! Below is artist Gustave Dore's engraving of Deborah's song:
Bob Deffinbaugh with Bible.org's commentary on Joshua chapters 4 & 5 today titled "The Prophetess Deborah" is at this link.
New Testament - I don't think I've really ever noticed this visit from an angel before in Luke chapter 22 verse 43 when Jesus is praying at the Mount of Olives! "Then an angel from heaven appeared and strengthened him."
Bible.org's commentary on our Luke chapter 22 readings today titled "The Garden of Gethsemane" is at this link.
Psalms - Psalm 94 verse 14 is fantastic today - "The LORD will not reject his people; he will not abandon his own special possession." I love this thought - that God will not reject us. He will not abandon us. We are his own special possession. Do you believe that you are God's own special possession?
Bible.org has a wonderful commentary on Psalm 94 titled "The Psalmist Speaks When Society Sins" at this link.
Proverbs - I once heard a pastor say a few words about Proverbs chapter 14 verse 4: "An empty stable stays clean, but no income comes from an empty stable." Basically this pastor was talking about how things were a little bit hectic around the church - due to church growth and related growing pains. And he brought up this verse, with the point being that it is a blessing that the church is not "clean" - in the spic & span sense - because this means a lot of things are happening. There is "income". There are people getting to know God and Jesus. And yes, there are some messes. But it's better than a spic & span clean stable / church where nothing is happen. I like that analogy. I also once heard this same pastor refer to church as a "majestic mess." I like that too! :) Church is not a spic & span clean place all the time. There are messes. There are humans on staff with the church - and humans coming to the church. We are not spic & span clean people all the time. And that's okay. Church is indeed a majestic mess, in the best sense of the word! Speaking of empty clean stables - let us not forget that our Lord Himself came to this world in a full & messy stable!
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Please join us in memorizing and meditating on a verse of Scripture today: "Why are you sleeping?" Jesus asked them. "Get up and pray so that you will not fall into temptation." Luke 22:46 NIV
Prayer Point: Pray that you are not spiritually sleeping. Pray that you will not fall into temptation.
Comments from You & Questions of the Day: Do you see the wisdom of this Proverb today? Are you okay if the various "stables" in your life are not empty and clean all of the time? Do you see how a full & messy "stable" can demonstrate that "income" is being generated? Why do you suppose that Jesus came to this world in a full & messy stable? Also, what verses or insights stand out to you in today's readings? Please post up by clicking on the "Comments" link below!
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Mike
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Judges 4:1-5:31
One of the great things about reading through the Bible yearly is finding things you’ve read before but didn’t really read. The Song of Deborah (5) has revealed some surprising nuggets of information and wealth this go round. Glimpses of Israel rebellious nature are uncovered and give hints to what is going on in the heart of the nation as well as each region,
2 "When Israel's leaders take charge,
and the people gladly follow-- bless the LORD!
Two things must happen to get a family, group, community, nation out of spiritual dullness, leaders who are willing to lead and people who are willing to follow the leaders willing to lead. I read diligently this book we call the Bible because I am afraid of being taken down the garden path to destruction. My distrust comes from early years of spiritual abuse and misuse so when I turned to the Lord I decided to get into this book for myself. I never take anyone’s word at what this book says. I go to the source for myself. On my part I believe that Israel’s constant falling into the hands of her enemies came because they failed to keep the Book of the Law ever before them and or they chose not to believe the Word of God.
If we don’t know the Word for ourselves, how will we know which leaders are from God? How will we know that the person is speaking and seeking the will of God if we don’t know God’s Word?
In Deborah’s Song we read that there were more tribes who failed to follow them, Deborah and Barak into battle then there were tribes that fought. But nevertheless it was not the numbers that defeated the Canaanites it was God, because when we are willing, even if only a few, God shows up and fights for us. That is a lesson for us today, it is not the numbers that give us the victory, it is the few faithful and the submitted who bring God into the Battle.
2 Chronicles 7:14: If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
Luke 22:35-53
36 "But now," he said, "take your money and a traveler's bag. And if you don't have a sword, sell your clothes and buy one! 37 For the time has come for this prophecy about me to be fulfilled: `He was counted among those who were rebels.’ Yes, everything written about me by the prophets will come true."
Everything that was “written” about Jesus, every Word inspired by God to be placed in the Books of the Prophets, will come true. We can quote Jesus Words about what has been written about Him, and clearly much of the New Testament quotes the Old Testament to confirm who Jesus was and is; however, if we never read what is written how will we know, how will we discern that what is given to us as truth, really is Truth?
I don’t think I can say this enough, “Thank you Mike for hosting this BLOG, thank you for your research and your daily encouragement to, “Post Up.”
Psalm 94:1-23
1 O LORD, the God to whom vengeance belongs,
O God of vengeance, let your glorious justice be seen!
About nine ten months ago, I did a study on the word vengeance: who used it who could extract it, so on and so on. My study came out of a conversation with a friend, and I was interested in finding out what the dangers were in us folks going after and seeking our own vengeance. Vengeance belongs to God not us and I came to the conclusion that is is dangerous for us to go after it and that is why God reserves it for Himself. I also realized that no matter how much wisdom we think we have, God’s “pay back” is done in such a way that everyone benefits from the lesson learned.
When we seek vengeance, once gained, we think, we never will fill the cup of retribution because the cup grows bigger and deeper. The countenance of those seeking retribution becomes marred and the visage of the face and body turns old tired and ruined looking. When we seek vengeance we steal from God! I think it’s best to leave God’s stuff alone, remember Ai and Achan.
Deutermony 32:35
Vengeance belongs to Me; I will repay.
In time their foot will slip,
for their day of disaster is near,
and their doom is coming quickly."
Proverbs 14:3-4
3 The talk of fools is a rod for their backs but the words of the wise keep them out of trouble.
Our words do create our worlds. If we don’t like the world we are living in, change the conversation. The footnote for the third verse says “rod of pride,” and it is the fruit of that pride in the words we sow that comes back on us. If we speak foolishness then we reap what ever the seeds of our foolishness produce, and remember the seeds look nothing like the plant that springs up. Good reminder to What our mouths; however it is better to check the heart because it is out of the overflow of whatever is in our hearts that our mouth speaks. (Matthew 12:34; Luke 6:46)
Grace and peace,
Ramona
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What stood out to me in today's reading is when Jesus admonishes his disciples for sleeping when he's about to be arrested and betrayed by Judas. As a relatively new Christian, when I face fear, worry, anxiety - I become depressed and sleep to 'escape these feelings and make it go away if just for a little while' - I think similar to what the disciples were doing. I have learned that the best time for me to pray is when I face fear, worry, anxiety, and depression. Sleeping just kicks the can down the road so to speak while praying brings peace and solutions - God's arsenal to fight the battle!!
Dawn
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Judges 4:1-24
Deborah a hero.
This reading brings to mind many women leaders. One in particular I have admired is Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, née Ellen Johnson, (born October 29, 1938, Monrovia, Liberia), Liberian politician and economist who was president of Liberia (2006–18). Liberians went through 14 years of barbaric war doing things like using child soldiers to completely destroy the country’s infrastructure. She was instrumental in bringing the country under control and received the Nobel Peace Prize. I love this quote from her: “If your dreams do not scare you, they are not big enough.”
She was instrumental in a lot of positive things in my life, (mainly her bravery) and I really hope I get to meet her one day!
Luke 22; 39-46
Jesus prays on the Mount of Olives
That angel fascinates me. I believe the Lords sorrow was so great, to the point of death, he may have died here! That physical “strength” he needed was pertinent. It is the same word used in Mathew 4:11 and Acts 9:19. I makes me rejoice for my guardian angel that is there for me.
Psalm 94
How many times would the Liberians during their war, called out to the Lord in similar ways that this Psalm depicts. I have never experienced this degree of destitution but the hope that verse 14 conveys says we are God’s special possession and we are his masterpiece. Hallelujah!
Proverbs 14:4
Mike that is a great take on the perspective of an active church being a majestic mess. I never thought of it that way before. Its certainly is something to consider if your church is dying.
Robert
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Mike and everyone,
I read these words from "The Avenger", July 13, 2008, Psalm 94:1-23, by J. Ligon Duncan:
"...even when we see wickedness prevailing in this world,
even when we experience trials and tribulations,
even when we experience oppression at the hands of the wicked,
we can acknowledge God’s goodness to us.
There is a blessedness to us even in affliction. He has His own reasons and His own purposes in our afflictions; He cares for us even in our affliction, and He will put everything right in the end." amen.
Psalm 94:12-15 Amplified Bible
12 Blessed [with wisdom and prosperity] is the man whom You discipline and instruct, O Lord, And whom You teach from Your law, 13 That You may grant him [power to calm himself and find] peace in the days of adversity, Until the pit is dug for the wicked and ungodly.
14 For the Lord will not abandon His people, Nor will He abandon His inheritance.
15 For judgment will again be righteous, And all the upright in heart will follow it.
May God's Word give comfort and hope to us, even when we face trials and adversity.
May God continue to bless that through this blog many who do not know Him will come to know and fear Him;
may He bless that many believers will regularly read & meditate on His Word through this blog. In Jesus our Lord & Savior's Name, amen.
As Ramona said, me too, want to thank you very much for hosting this blog! What a blessing and a privilege that the Lord has called you to serve here daily!
Luke 22:40-44 (Amplified Bible)
40 And when He came to the place, He said to them, Pray that you may not [at all] enter into temptation.
41 And He withdrew from them about a stone’s throw and knelt down and prayed,
42 Saying, Father, if You are willing, remove this cup from Me; yet not My will, but [always] Yours be done.
43 And there appeared to Him an angel from heaven, strengthening Him in spirit.
44 And being in an agony [of mind], He prayed [all the] more earnestly and intently, and His sweat became like great clots of blood dropping down upon the ground.
I feel this is a model we can follow in spiritual temptation/battle:
- pray that we may not at all enter into temptation
- withdraw from others, kneel down and pray
- truthfully telling Father our feelings, but yield to Him, saying, "Not my will, but always Yours be done."
- Father may send angels to strengthen us in spirit
- keep praying earnestly and intently
Thank you Father for Your mercy - thank you for Your Son's example for us to follow, as we fight our spiritual battle.
Thank you Mike and everyone.
May our God bless this blog and all who read/study it. amen!
God bless everyone here!
Joyce
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Your thoughts on Proverbs 14:3-4 are great. A "dirty-messy" stable (analogy, our local church) is great. Whether you relate it to the building or the people inside the building, it does become "messy" from time to time. The presence of Christ our Lord will clean it if we only submit to Him.
Hal
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Proverbs 14:14 I sure like both your takes on how this applies to us. When people point fingers at Christians who have a messy life we get all uptight about how it should be smooth and easy (empty). Whereas in reality the messy is exactly where abundant harvest comes from. In my family, if it wasn't messy, I would never have grown closer to my Lord. I have to rely on Him to help me clear up the mess (which never goes away), but that I now love to face each and every morning. Another kingdom paradox that we would do well in trying understand.
Bob
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Luke 22:48
48 but Jesus asked him, “Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?”
Beware of Satan's trick: a kiss is the signal of Judas' betrayal. Be careful with these apparently 'loving' and 'caring' things, for Satan is a liar and deceiver ever since.
Frederick
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Judges 4 to 5 - I always wonder why some churches do not choose women to lead. Yes they are allowed to lead, teach other women but not men. Thereby, the elders of the church are mostly men. Here is Deborah chosen to be a judge and led the Israelites to victory with Barak. I believe God calls each of us to serve Him, be it leadership or followers. Any insight or wisdom from others?
And so history repeated itself and still repeats up to the present. After victory, men forget that God delivered us from our enemies and we go our merry own way, forgetting to follow God. The cycle continues. I am guilty. However, God never abandons His people, us, and continue to reach us. Isn't that wonderful?
Psalm 94 - Vengeance is the Lord's. I agree with Ramona that seeking our own vengeance is dangerous. Those who commited sin against us or others are also God's people. As a fair & just Father, He will avenged the wrong. What do we accomplish if we avenged those who wronged us? The cyle of violence will continue.
Proverbs 3:4 Wow. Thank you Mike for a different take on these verses. Reminded me of Mary and Martha, what is more important in life, a clean and spic & span house or listening and dong God's work. I used to belong to a church where some members were upset about the mess the church will have housing the homeless one weekend a month. The same people were upset when the church is not spic and span. I believe that we should have our house of worship and our own house in order. However, what do we gain if everything is spic and span and leaves no room for us to do God's work. My mother-in-law (God Bless her. She is with the Lord now) I am not the best housekeeper especially with 2 growing kids, working part-time and being involved in God's work. Somethings have to go. My house is not a pig sty either. Mom always say that my house is a home. What a nice compliment from Mom. I pray that God will always remind me of what really matters in life since we are only here for a short time.
God Bless.
Lily
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I have often wondered how Jesus endured all the pain and suffering leading up to the cross. With the beatings and floggings He took prior to the cross one would think that that alone would kill Him. He had to get to the cross though, so I wonder if the visit from the angel in Luke 22:43 to strengthen Jesus allowed Him to endure such great suffering and pain prior to the cross. Just a thought.
Mike D.
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I just joined today. I had been reading the Bible through in a year, but slacked off and figured why bother trying to catch up, but then thought, why not just start right where the reading is today, and go w/ it?!
What really stood out to me today was this phrase in 2 verses in a row: In the districts of Reuben there was much searching of heart. Wow! much searching of heart... something I need to do much more often. I'm reminded of a line in Fireproof - we need to lead our hearts instead of following them. How can I lead my heart if I'm not searching it?
God bless you.
Pamela
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This is a memorable part of Scripture isn't it--of Jael. I think of her as a kind of frontiers woman, smoking a cigar, deep voice. It is interesting that she killed Sisera when he was sleeping though. Yet it is very womanly the way she did it, giving him the milk---was it fermented so it made him sleepy? And then killing him when he was asleep.
It's interesting the lack of male leadership in Israel at this time. Men not wanting to obey God and lead an army to fight. Being in servitude to people you were supposed to have conquered long ago. Jael's husband moving away and making a deal with the Canaanite king. The men were in avoidance of godly responsiblity mode!
Mike thanks for keeping up the posts.
Kristie
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Your comments in the Proverbs area were great. It is so so true. I know many times I'd get frustrated at things going on at church or at the way people acted. My husband always reminded me that church was for people and people aren't perfect and if we were, we wouldn't need church. Some of those times during our church were when people were growing. Thanks so much!
Bree
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Old Testament
I loved the last line of todays OT reading. I love to shine brightly like the sun at dawn for Jesus.
New Testament
I hadnt realised that Jesus healed the mans ear when it had been cut (even though ive read this many times)
Psalms
I am one fo Gods chosen children. I am one of His princess. My heart sings for joy.
Jen
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Psalm 94:17 Unless the LORD had given me help,
I would soon have dwelt in the silence of death.
18 When I said, "My foot is slipping,"
your love, O LORD, supported me.
19 When anxiety was great within me,
your consolation brought joy to my soul.
My friend the other day was telling me that she so admired my will power for quitting smoking, which was just one more step in the process of becoming what God is calling me to be. I told her that it had nothing at all to do with will power, because every time I tried to quit a destructive behavior on my own I failed miserably. When I called on the Lord and truly surrendered the problem to him, he supported me, and I was able to turn away from the things I did that I despised. Even when I slipped, and I did a few times, I felt HIS love and I knew that it was ok and I didn't ruin anything and I could continue on without condemning myself and giving up completely.
Mandy
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the readings in Luke were interesting. When Jesus told them they needed swords, he meant figuratively, but they thought he meat literally. Jesus said, thats enough! that always makes me laugh, like, Oh boy, u guys dont get it. enough of your talk.
Jesus sweat blood, literally, this is a real thing, I have heard of it happening to ppl on death row about to be executed. Here is how my study Bible describes it:
'This suggests a dangerous condition called hematidrosis, the effusion of blood in one's perspiration. It can be caused by extreme anguish or physical strain. Subcutaneous capillaries dilate and burst, mingling blood with sweat. Christ Himself stated that His distress had brought Him to the threshold of death.'
:((
Ha, thats Peter, always doing the wrong thing, cutting the guy's ear off. I wonder how that guy felt, his ear was cut off, Jesus just touched him and healed him....I would think he'd have a change of heart. Here's more of my study Bible:
'This is the only instance in the Bible where Jesus healed a fresh wound. The miracle is also unique in that Christ healed an enemy, unasked, and without any evidence of faith in the recipient. I is also remarkable that such a dramatic miracle had no effect whatsoever on the hearts of those men. Neither had the explosive words of Jesus which knocked them to the ground (John 18:6). They carried on with the arrest as if nothing peculiar had happened.'
Thats pretty amazing that they go to arrest Jesus and they all fall to the ground. Jesus had to tell them, hey, get up, you're supposed to arrest me.
I like Psalms: "Think again, you fools! When will you finally catch on? Is he deaf—the one who made your ears? Is he blind—the one who formed your eyes? He punishes the nations—won’t he also punish you? He knows everything—doesn’t he also know what you are doing?
The Lord knows people’s thoughts; he knows they are worthless!"
pretty strong words!!
"The Lord will not reject his people; he will not abandon his special possession."
Amen!!!
"Unless the Lord had helped me, I would soon have settled in the silence of the grave. I cried out, “I am slipping!” but your unfailing love, O Lord, supported me. When doubts filled my mind, your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer."
I'm feeling this! Amen and amen!!!
Proverbs is awesome: "A fool’s proud talk becomes a rod that beats him, but the words of the wise keep them safe."
There sure have been times in my life when my own words came back to beat me!! But if I think before I speak and listen to the spirit's guidance, I'm safe.
Luke 22:42-43 "Father, if you are willing, please take this cup of suffering away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine.” Then an angel from heaven appeared and strengthened him. ~ It makes me so sad to read that Jesus was suffering, being scared and all. Beautiful to read that an angel was there to strengthen Him.
Reading about the last hours of Jesus' life makes me think about The Passion of The Christ. It really touches me in the deepest of my heart and soul. When I was watching it (before I was saved) I cried rivers. My friend, who I was watching it with, asked me "Do you really feel it like He died for you? Like really for YOU?". Well yeah ... for who else???
Psalm 94:14 "The Lord will not reject his people;
he will not abandon his special possession".
Psalm 94:22 "But the Lord is my fortress;
my God is the mighty rock where I hide".
I truly believe that I'm God's special possession. He found me and I found Him, He gave His Son for my forgiveness. It's His grace that I could start all over again. I know that He will always be there for me. I trust Him that He will never abandon me. Thinking about that makes me sooooooooo strong and confident in my life!
Mae
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Judges 5 (NKJV)
23
‘Curse Meroz,’ said the angel [or Angel] of the LORD, ‘Curse its inhabitants bitterly, Because they did not come to the help of the LORD, To the help of the LORD against the mighty.’
NOTE: If the phrase "angel of the Lord" is in fact properly translated "Angel of the Lord", then this shows that the pre-incarnate Lord Jesus Himself is once again appearing to come to the aid of His people.
Jesus is God's seal of His covenant with His people.
Luke 22 (NKJV)
36
Then He said to them, "But now, he who has a money bag, let him take it, and likewise a knapsack; and he who has no sword, let him sell his garment and buy one.
37
For I say to you that this which is written must still be accomplished in Me: "And He was numbered with the transgressors.' [Isaiah 53:12] For the things concerning Me have an end."
NOTE:
This puzzling event in the history of the life of the Lord Jesus might seem at first glance to contradict what Jesus said to Peter as seen in the following verses from the Gospels of John and Matthew:
John 18 (NKJV)
10
Then Simon Peter, having a sword, drew it and struck the high priest's servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant's name was Malchus.
11
So Jesus said to Peter, "Put your sword into the sheath. Shall I not drink the cup which My Father has given Me?"
Matthew 26 (NKJV)
52
But Jesus said to him, "Put your sword in its place, for all who take the sword will perish by the sword.
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Yet, looking at the entire event in context shows there is no contradiction.
One particular phrase from verse 37 seems to be the key in understanding this passage from Luke 22:
37...
FOR THE THINGS CONCERNING ME HAVE AN END."
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Jesus simply seems to be saying that the phase of His ministry on earth is soon to come to an end. While He was alive, His physical Presence was protecting them as the Jewish leaders feared the Personality and influence of Jesus on the crowds.
Yet, since His time on earth was coming to an end, He could no longer be like a mother hen physically gathering and protecting His beloved disciples.
His disciples would have to learn to rely on the Spirit of Jesus for themselves.
They would have to learn to use their faith in a new way, and they would need to grow up.
That Jesus never intended them to use force and arms to kill people or expand the Kingdom of God is clear from Scripture. Jesus seems to be simply saying that they must be on their guard for the enemies of Jesus would now be after them.
Psalm 94 (NKJV)
12
Blessed is the man whom You instruct, O LORD, And teach out of Your law,
13
That You may give him rest from the days of adversity,
Until the pit is dug for the wicked.
14
For the LORD will not cast off His people, Nor will He forsake His inheritance.
15
But judgment will return to righteousness, And all the upright in heart will follow it.
16
Who will rise up for me against the evildoers? Who will stand up for me against the workers of iniquity?
17
Unless the LORD had been my help, My soul would soon have settled in silence.
18
If I say, “My foot slips,”
Your mercy, O LORD, will hold me up.
19
In the multitude of my anxieties within me, Your comforts delight my soul.
NOTE: This is such a wonderful passage. Do I daily allow myself to participate in the Lord's rich blessings?
I really like verses 12 and 13 in the Message:
12
How blessed the man you train, GOD, the woman you instruct in your Word,
13
Providing a circle of quiet within the clamor of evil, while a jail is being built for the wicked.
I also really like verse 19:
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In the multitude of my anxieties within me, Your comforts delight my soul.
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This brings me back to the Garden where the Lord Jesus where He was about to be betrayed by Satan through Judas. Jesus said this twice in Luke 22, and we would do well to heed it.
Luke 22 (NKJV)
39
Coming out, He went to the Mount of Olives, as He was accustomed, and His disciples also followed Him.
40
When He came to the place, He said to them, "Pray that you may not enter into temptation."
46
Then He said to them, "Why do you sleep? Rise and pray, lest you enter into temptation."
We need to stand against evil. We cannot do it alone:
a. We need to position ourselves to constantly receive the "comforts of the Lord that delight our souls in the midst of anxieties".
b. we need each other.
I found a really excellent quote from "Tehillim" which is the Jewish Psalms with rabbinic notes. Jesus studied and knew the Psalms, showing that God really wants to be our delight.
"The basis of all prayer is to allow the heart to find happiness in God."
Vance
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I love the stories of Debra and the valiant women in the Bible. Girl power. When no one else can fight. Debra was like, I can!! God can do anything and use anyone to succeed and keep to His plan. I'm so glad He can use me! I love getting into the readings of Deborah..sounds like a wonderful woman and smart..our sweet Jesus..I guess I don't like passover some times because it just leads me and more to end times. Prayers for our country and worlds! Amen
Luke: how majestic the angel was and comforted the Lord. How nice. Even Jesus needed comforting. It's hard being in this body but acting out in Spirit. He bore our sickness upon His shoulders. The sin and iniquity.
Psalms:I love how we are His masterpiece..special creation for Him. The wonders of the world lie within us because of He that lives in me.
Proverbs: church isn't spic and span. So glad it isnt because God loves us and cleans us after He catches us
Dee
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