"#And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. 2 Corinthians 12:7. His grace is…"
"#Say unto them, As I live saith the Lord GOD. I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel? Ezekiel 33:11 Turn to the Lord…"
"#What shall I render unto the LORD for all His benefits toward me? Psalms 116:12 Give unto the LORD the glory due His name
The Hebrew word for benefits is Tagmuwl, meaning a bestowment. I will walk before the LORD in the land of the living. I…"
"#For whom the Lord loveth, He chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom He receiveth. Hebrews 12:6 The darkest side of love
The Greek word for scourgeth is Mastigoo, meaning to flog literally or figuratively, from scourge. The darkest side of love is…"
"#Wherefore do ye spend money for that which is not bread? And your labor for that which satisfieth not? Hearken diligently unto Me, and eat ye that which is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness. Isaiah 55:2 Seek ye the Bread of life…"
"#Seeing it is one God, which shall justify the circumcision by faith, and uncircumcision through faith. Romans 3:30 Faith is our victory
The Greek word for justify is dikaioo, meaning to render just or innocent, to be righteous. Faith is our victory…"
"#And the Lord said, if ye had faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye might say unto this sycamine tree, Be thou plucked up by the root, and be thou planted in the sea; and it should obey you. Luke 17:6 Mustard seed faith
The Greek word for mustard is…"
"#And thus shall ye say to him that liveth in prosperity, Peace be both to thee, and peace be to thine house, and peace be unto all that thou hast. 1 Samuel 25:6 Shalom to you
The Hebrew word for peace is Shalown or Shalom, meaning happy, friendly,…"
"#If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 Agree with God
The Greek word for confess is Homologeo, meaning to assent, i.e., covenant and acknowledge. If we say that…"
"#And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh. Luke 21:20 Jesus is coming soon
The Greek word for desolation is Eremosis, which means despoliation. Jesus is coming soon, as all the synoptic…"
"#I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread. Psalms 37:25 Stop begging
The Hebrew word for begging is Baqash, meaning to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer. To…"
"#BETH. Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed thereto according to thy word. Psalms 119:9 Fortify the young
The Hebrew word BETH is Naar, meaning a boy from infancy to adolescence. It means a servant. In the interchange of…"
"#Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. Galatians 5:1 Happy Juneteenth
The Greek word for yoke is Zugos, meaning a coupling, figuratively of servitude. The beam of…"
"#I am distressed for thee, my brother Jonathan: very pleasant hast thou been unto me: thy love to me was wonderful, passing the love of women. 2 Samuel 1:26 David's love for Jonathan passing the love of women
The Hebrew word for love is Ahabah,…"
"#For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: 2 Corinthians 10:3 Put on the whole armor of God.
The Greek word for war is Strateuomai, meaning to serve in a military campaign. To execute the apostolate and to contend with carnal…"
"#Brethren, my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is that they might be saved. Romans 10:1 Israel is the Apple of God's eye
The Greek word for heart is Kardia, meaning the thoughts or feelings in the heart's mind. Paul is a Jew, and he…"
#And bring your youngest brother unto me: then shall I know that ye are no spies, but that ye are true men: so will I deliver you your brother and ye shall traffick in the land. Gen.42:34
Joseph is in grief as he wants to reveal himself to his brothers but this is the last test that he gives his brothers to prove themselves. O that men would praise the Lord, for His goodness and wonderful works to the children of men. Jacob is about to go down to the grave in sorrow. Job said man born of a woman is of a few days, and they are full of trouble. Job was a contemporary of Abraham, so Jacob should have known him.
#And Dinah the daughter of Leah, which she bare unto Jacob, went out to see the daughters of the land. And when Shechem the son of Hamor the Hivite, prince of the country, saw her, he took her and lay with her, and defiled her. Genesis 34:1,2
This was nothing short of rape what Shechem did to Dinah, although he felt like it was love for the damsel he committed a heinous crime. The brothers of Dinah would later avenge her rape. It could have been prevented if those brothers had walked with her in the first place, so she could not have been taken. I am thankful that I was able to protect my daughters from boys that may have been aggressive towards them because I was home with them. My presence in the home kept would be boys away who would do them harm, and this is the blessing of a father who is to be a covering for his daughter until he gives her away in marriage. I pray that more fathers will fulfill their role in the family as protectors and coverings for their daughters to protect them from such a tragedy as what happened to Dinah.
#And Abimelech charged all his people, saying, he that touches this man or his wife shall be put to death. Gen.26:11
Isaac made the same mistake his father Abraham made with Sarah yet God was merciful and warned Abimelech to charge his people not to touch Isaac or Rebekah, lest they be put to death. God will cause the wicked people to do His will when you cry out to God for mercy.
#For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38
Thank God for that marriage or divorce that may seem to separate you, yet it does not for God is greater than all these things. Continue to love and pray for your spouse out of the house, and let them know that God will make a way for you when there seems to be no way. Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life, No man comes to the Father except by Jesus Christ, even your spouse,
#The gas bill was $20 dollars and the electric bill $68 so combined they were $88 which was done using two portable heaters set at 68 degrees. My house is 2340 square feet, so this is good. Also used the fireplace a little bit to supplement the heat. So saving energy is always a good thing.
#Well, last month;s electric bill was $107 and this month is $68. So the portable A/C heaters are doing the job to conserve energy set at 68 degrees. It is quite comfortable once you get use to it. It pays to save when you can save.
#Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. Jude 1:21
This Christmas season see to it that you keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of the Lord Jesus Christ, as He may appear with salvation in His wings. So give God the glory for all the things He is doing in your lives each and every day.
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#And bring your youngest brother unto me: then shall I know that ye are no spies, but that ye are true men: so will I deliver you your brother and ye shall traffick in the land. Gen.42:34
Joseph is in grief as he wants to reveal himself to his brothers but this is the last test that he gives his brothers to prove themselves. O that men would praise the Lord, for His goodness and wonderful works to the children of men. Jacob is about to go down to the grave in sorrow. Job said man born of a woman is of a few days, and they are full of trouble. Job was a contemporary of Abraham, so Jacob should have known him.
#And Dinah the daughter of Leah, which she bare unto Jacob, went out to see the daughters of the land. And when Shechem the son of Hamor the Hivite, prince of the country, saw her, he took her and lay with her, and defiled her. Genesis 34:1,2
This was nothing short of rape what Shechem did to Dinah, although he felt like it was love for the damsel he committed a heinous crime. The brothers of Dinah would later avenge her rape. It could have been prevented if those brothers had walked with her in the first place, so she could not have been taken. I am thankful that I was able to protect my daughters from boys that may have been aggressive towards them because I was home with them. My presence in the home kept would be boys away who would do them harm, and this is the blessing of a father who is to be a covering for his daughter until he gives her away in marriage. I pray that more fathers will fulfill their role in the family as protectors and coverings for their daughters to protect them from such a tragedy as what happened to Dinah.
#And Abimelech charged all his people, saying, he that touches this man or his wife shall be put to death. Gen.26:11
Isaac made the same mistake his father Abraham made with Sarah yet God was merciful and warned Abimelech to charge his people not to touch Isaac or Rebekah, lest they be put to death. God will cause the wicked people to do His will when you cry out to God for mercy.
#For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38
Thank God for that marriage or divorce that may seem to separate you, yet it does not for God is greater than all these things. Continue to love and pray for your spouse out of the house, and let them know that God will make a way for you when there seems to be no way. Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life, No man comes to the Father except by Jesus Christ, even your spouse,
Be quick to hear, slow to wrath, as well as slow to speak, for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of Christ.
Now that most have made their resolutions, don't be angry when you fail to keep them. This is why our words should be few.
#The gas bill was $20 dollars and the electric bill $68 so combined they were $88 which was done using two portable heaters set at 68 degrees. My house is 2340 square feet, so this is good. Also used the fireplace a little bit to supplement the heat. So saving energy is always a good thing.
#Well, last month;s electric bill was $107 and this month is $68. So the portable A/C heaters are doing the job to conserve energy set at 68 degrees. It is quite comfortable once you get use to it. It pays to save when you can save.
#Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. Jude 1:21
This Christmas season see to it that you keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of the Lord Jesus Christ, as He may appear with salvation in His wings. So give God the glory for all the things He is doing in your lives each and every day.