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The Bible Digest by G. E. Dean

Authored by our pastor, G.E. "Skip" Dean, The Bible Digest is a series of scriptures with a devotional comment, one for every day. The articles appear in newspapers across the U.S. For information on receiving them by email or for permission to print, call 318-396-1271 or email. They are distributed free of charge.

November 19 - December 23, 2023

Sunday, November 19, 2023

“It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.” (Psalms 118:8 AKJV)

This is a word to the wise. God is faithful. Trust Him completely.

Monday, November 20, 2023

“Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.” (Acts 4:12 AKJV)

Jesus is the only way to Heaven. Do you know Him?

Tuesday, November 21, 2023

“Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth.” (Psalms 124:8 AKJV)

It is wonderful to have the Creator of the universe to help us in the time of need. Are you trusting Him?

Wednesday, November 22, 2023

“Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.” (Proverbs 16:24 AKJV)

May God use us to spread words of kindness and love.

Thursday, November 23, 2023

“Repent you therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord.” (Acts 3:19 AKJV)

The Lord can refresh the soul when we repent of sin and let Him make us like Him.

Friday, November 24, 2023

“Whom God has raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be held of it.” (Acts 2:24 AKJV)

Death could not keep Jesus the giver of life. Amen!

Saturday, November 25, 2023

“He that handles a matter wisely shall find good: and whoever trusts in the LORD, happy is he.” (Proverbs 16:20 AKJV)

True happiness is found in relationship with the Lord.

Sunday, November 26, 2023

“I was glad when they said to me, Let us go into the house of the LORD.” (Psalms 122:1 AKJV)

Real people of God love to go to church and worship the Lord.

Monday, November 27, 2023

“Which also said, You men of Galilee, why stand you gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as you have seen him go into heaven.” (Acts 1:11 AKJV)

Jesus is coming back. When He does all will acknowledge Him as King of Kings and Lord of Lords!

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

“Pride goes before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.” (Proverbs 16:18 AKJV)

We can be our own worst enemies. Dump pride and let’s walk in humility.

Wednesday, November 29, 2023

“The LORD has done great things for us; whereof we are glad.” (Psalms 126:3 AKJV)

Amen! God is good. Trust Him and serve Him.

Thursday, November 30, 2023

“Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.” (Acts 5:29 AKJV)

We are all ultimately accountable to God. His will must be our priority.

Friday, December 1, 2023

“And daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ.” (Acts 5:42 AKJV)

Our message is Jesus. He is the One that everyone needs. Let’s live for Jesus and share Jesus.

Saturday, December 2, 2023

“He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that rules his spirit than he that takes a city.” (Proverbs 16:32 AKJV)

These are good words to heed on a daily basis. They will save us a lot of grief.

Sunday, December 3, 2023

“And after the earthquake a fire; but the LORD was not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice.” (1 Kings 19:12 AKJV)

God sometimes speaks in the still small voice. Are you listening?

Monday, December 4, 2023

“Yet I have left me seven thousand in Israel, all the knees which have not bowed to Baal, and every mouth which has not kissed him.” (1 Kings 19:18 AKJV)

Dear follower of the Lord. You are not alone. God has others who are following Him also.

Tuesday, December 5, 2023

“O give thanks to the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endures for ever.” (Psalms 136:1 AKJV)

Amen! God is good and He is merciful. Thank you Lord.

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

“The beginning of strife is as when one lets out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.” (Proverbs 17:14 AKJV)

Don’t say something that you will regret later. You will be glad that you held your tongue.

Thursday, December 7, 2023

“And Elijah came to all the people, and said, How long halt you between two opinions? if the LORD be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a word.” (1 Kings 18:21 AKJV)

There is no in between with God. You have already made a choice. What is it?

Friday, December 8, 2023

“And when all the people saw it, they fell on their faces: and they said, The LORD, he is the God; the LORD, he is the God.” (1 Kings 18:39 AKJV)

It’s true. The Lord is the one and only true God.

Saturday, December 9, 2023

“Whoever rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.” (Proverbs 17:13 AKJV)

Opposing God and good is a bad mistake. Think it over.

Sunday, December 10, 2023

“He that covers a transgression seeks love; but he that repeats a matter separates very friends.” (Proverbs 17:9 AKJV)

Let it go. It does no good to repeat a matter that brings strife.

Monday, December 11, 2023

“Though the LORD be high, yet has he respect to the lowly: but the proud he knows afar off.” (Psalms 138:6 AKJV)

Pride can keep us from the Lord. The Lord honors true humility.

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

“And when the Jews were gone out of the synagogue, the Gentiles sought that these words might be preached to them the next sabbath.” (Acts 13:42 AKJV)

There are people who are longing to know the Lord but yet know little about Him. Let’s share Jesus with others. They need Him also.

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

“O lord, you have searched me, and known me.” (Psalms 139:1 AKJV)

God knows all about us. Is He pleased?

Thursday, December 14, 2023

“For you have possessed my reins: you have covered me in my mother’s womb.” (Psalms 139:13 AKJV)

You are no accident. You are made in the image of God and He wants to bless you and make you a blessing.

Friday, December 15, 2023

“Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.” (Psalms 139:23-24 AKJV)

We would all benefit by praying a prayer like this.

Saturday, December 16, 2023

“Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.” (Acts 20:21 AKJV)

To be right with God we must repent of sin and commit our lives to Jesus as Lord of our lives.

Sunday, December 17, 2023

“Take heed therefore to yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost has made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he has purchased with his own blood.” (Acts 20:28 AKJV)

Jesus bought us with His own blood. We should live for Him who died for us.

Monday, December 18, 2023

“I have showed you all things, how that so laboring you ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.” (Acts 20:35 AKJV)

It is nice to receive. It is better to give. Be a blessing. Be a giver.

Tuesday, December 19, 2023

“I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for you, LORD, only make me dwell in safety.” (Psalms 4:8 AKJV)

Praise the Lord! Amen!

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

“All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all.” (Isaiah 53:6 AKJV)

God takes sin seriously. So should we. Thank you Jesus for dying for my sins.

Thursday, December 21, 2023

“For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and judgments.” (Ezra 7:10 AKJV)

Are you seeking the Lord? Will you obey?

Friday, December 22, 2023

“For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.” (1 Corinthians 3:11 AKJV)

Jesus is the Savior and Lord of the world. He is the One that everyone needs now and for eternity.

Saturday, December 23, 2023

“But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world to our glory: Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.” (1 Corinthians 2:7-8 AKJV)

Satan didn’t know that the cross of Jesus spelled his doom.

October 15 - November 18, 2023

Sunday, October 15, 2023

“They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; they shall be fat and flourishing;” (Psalms 92:14 AKJV)

Followers of the Lord do not retire. We serve the Lord until He calls us home to Heaven.

Monday, October 16, 2023

“Every wise woman builds her house: but the foolish plucks it down with her hands.” (Proverbs 14:1 AKJV)

Thank the Lord for every Godly wife and mother.

Tuesday, October 17, 2023

“And the Lord turned, and looked on Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said to him, Before the cock crow, you shall deny me thrice. And Peter went out, and wept bitterly.” (Luke 22:61-62 AKJV)

There is not much weeping and repenting in our day. I wonder why?

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

“Then said they all, Are you then the Son of God? And he said to them, You say that I am.” (Luke 22:70 AKJV)

Jesus is the Son of God. He bore witness to this fact.

Thursday, October 19, 2023

“Before the LORD: for he comes, for he comes to judge the earth: he shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people with his truth.” (Psalms 96:13 AKJV)

There is a Judgment Day. Are you ready to meet God?

Friday, October 20, 2023

“He that spares his rod hates his son: but he that loves him chastens him betimes.” (Proverbs 13:24 AKJV)

Do you love your children? The verse above will answer that question.

Saturday, October 21, 2023

“And he said to Jesus, Lord, remember me when you come into your kingdom. And Jesus said to him, Truly I say to you, To day shall you be with me in paradise.” (Luke 23:42-43 AKJV)

Jesus is Lord! He conquered sin, death and the grave and has prepared Heaven for those who follow Him.

Sunday, October 22, 2023

“O sing to the LORD a new song; for he has done marvelous things: his right hand, and his holy arm, has gotten him the victory.” (Psalms 98:1 AKJV)

The Christian faith is a singing faith. We are blessed and we rejoice in it.

Monday, October 23, 2023

“The next day John sees Jesus coming to him, and said, Behold the Lamb of God, which takes away the sin of the world.” (John 1:29 AKJV)

There is only one person that can take away the sins of the world and His name is Jesus.

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

“I will set no wicked thing before my eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; it shall not stick to me.” (Psalms 101:3 AKJV)

Seek to be pure and pleasing to God. Say no to sin and evil.

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

“Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Know you that the LORD he is God: it is he that has made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.” (Psalms 100:2-3 AKJV)

This is how we should see life and live life. God created us for His glory.

Thursday, October 26, 2023

“There is a way which seems right to a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.” (Proverbs 14:12 AKJV)

There is no deception quite as dangerous as self-deception. The Lord knows the way of life. Follow Him.

Friday, October 27, 2023

“Jesus answered and said to him, Truly, truly, I say to you, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” (John 3:3 AKJV)

Have you been born again by the Spirit of God? Surrender your life to Jesus and He will make you new.

Saturday, October 28, 2023

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16 AKJV)

Jesus loves you and died for your sins on the cross so that you can be forgiven when you give your life to Him.

Sunday, October 29, 2023

“He that despises his neighbor sins: but he that has mercy on the poor, happy is he.” (Proverbs 14:21 AKJV)

Our relationships with others show what is really in our hearts.

Monday, October 30, 2023

“Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Who forgives all your iniquities; who heals all your diseases;” (Psalms 103:2-3 AKJV)

Amen! Thank you Lord.

Tuesday, October 31, 2023

“The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.” (Proverbs 14:19 AKJV)

God wins! Evil will be defeated.

Wednesday, November 1, 2023

“He must increase, but I must decrease.” (John 3:30 AKJV)

This should be the attitude of all followers of Jesus.

Thursday, November 2, 2023

“He that believes on the Son has everlasting life: and he that believes not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God stays on him.” (John 3:36 AKJV)

What you believe about Jesus now will determine what He will do for you later.

Friday, November 3, 2023

“They soon forgot his works; they waited not for his counsel:” (Psalms 106:13 AKJV)

We would save ourselves a lot of trouble if we would just wait for the Lord to lead.

Saturday, November 4, 2023

“Truly, truly, I say to you, He that hears my word, and believes on him that sent me, has everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death to life.” (John 5:24 AKJV)

Do you want eternal life in Heaven? Put your faith in Jesus. He is the only way to Heaven.

Sunday, November 5, 2023

“For the Father judges no man, but has committed all judgment to the Son: That all men should honor the Son, even as they honor the Father. He that honors not the Son honors not the Father which has sent him.” (John 5:22-23 AKJV)

If you say you believe in God you will also believe in His Son Jesus.

Monday, November 6, 2023

“And Jesus said to them, I am the bread of life: he that comes to me shall never hunger; and he that believes on me shall never thirst.” (John 6:35 AKJV)

Only Jesus can meet the need of the human heart. Let Him take control of your heart.

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

“And they served their idols: which were a snare to them.” (Psalms 106:36 AKJV)

What idol is keeping you from fully following the Lord? Get rid of it. It will became a snare to you.

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

“From that time many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him.” (John 6:66 AKJV)

Are you still walking with Jesus? Stay the course. You will be glad you now and forever.

Thursday, November 9, 2023

“Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom he has redeemed from the hand of the enemy;” (Psalms 107:2 AKJV)

Take time to tell others what the Lord has done for you. They need to hear it.

Friday, November 10, 2023

“He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.” (Psalms 107:20 AKJV)

You can count on the Lord and His Word. Trust Him and His Word.

Saturday, November 11, 2023

“A soft answer turns away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.” (Proverbs 15:1 AKJV)

Save yourself some problems. Follow the truth above. Be kind and patient.

Sunday, November 12, 2023

“The thief comes not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.” (John 10:10 AKJV)

Jesus has given me abundant life and I know He will do the same for you.

Monday, November 13, 2023

“Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.” (Proverbs 15:16 AKJV)

Little with God is much better than having the riches of this world.

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

“You are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father you will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and stayed not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.” (John 8:44 AKJV)

If it is not the truth, it is a lie. The devil is the father of lies. Think it over.

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

“Your word have I hid in my heart, that I might not sin against you.” (Psalms 119:11 AKJV)

This verse holds an important key to victory over sin. Memorize God’s Word and get the victory.

Thursday, November 16, 2023

“For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.” (John 12:43 AKJV)

What is most important to you?

Friday, November 17, 2023

“I am come a light into the world, that whoever believes on me should not abide in darkness.” (John 12:46 AKJV)

Come out of the darkness of sin and deception and walk in the light of Jesus. He can make all things new.

Saturday, November 18, 2023

“This is the day which the LORD has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.” (Psalms 118:24 AKJV)

Today is a gift from God. Make the most of it for His glory.

 

September 10 - October 14, 2023

Sunday, September 10, 2023
“And you shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might.” (Deuteronomy 6:5 AKJV)

The Lord wants our love more than anything. Do you truly love the Lord?

Monday, September 11, 2023
“And these words, which I command you this day, shall be in your heart: And you shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise up.” (Deuteronomy 6:6-7 AKJV)

This is one of the greatest shortcomings of our day. We have failed to live and teach the ways of the Lord to our children.

Tuesday, September 12, 2023
“Blessed be the Lord, who daily loads us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. Selah.” (Psalms 68:19 AKJV)

God is faithful. He takes care of us day by day.

Wednesday, September 13, 2023
“But if from there you shall seek the LORD your God, you shall find him, if you seek him with all your heart and with all your soul.” (Deuteronomy 4:29 AKJV)

Is your whole heart in seeking God? If so, you will find Him.

Thursday, September 14, 2023
“A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.” (Luke 6:45 AKJV)

Our words say a lot about us.

Friday, September 15, 2023
“And why call you me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?” (Luke 6:46 AKJV)

Our actions say more than our words.

Saturday, September 16, 2023
“He that trusts in his riches shall fall; but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.” (Proverbs 11:28 AKJV)

Righteousness if more valuable than money. The Lord makes us righteous when we put our trust in Him.

Sunday, September 17, 2023
“He that is not with me is against me: and he that gathers not with me scatters.” (Luke 11:23 AKJV)

Are you for Jesus or against Him? There is no middle ground.
Monday, September 18, 2023
“I will meditate also of all your work, and talk of your doings. Your way, O God, is in the sanctuary: who is so great a God as our God?” (Psalms 77:12-13 AKJV)

Amen! Meditate on the Lord and thank Him for His goodness to you.

Tuesday, September 19, 2023
“There is that speaks like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.” (Proverbs 12:18 AKJV)

Our words say a lot about us.

Wednesday, September 20, 2023
“The woman shall not wear that which pertains to a man, neither shall a man put on a woman’s garment: for all that do so are abomination to the LORD your God.” (Deuteronomy 22:5 AKJV)

God has spoken.

Thursday, September 21, 2023
“And Jesus said to him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.” (Luke 9:62 AKJV)

A commitment to Jesus is a lifetime commitment.

Friday, September 22, 2023
“When I thought to know this, it was too painful for me; Until I went into the sanctuary of God; then understood I their end.” (Psalms 73:16-17 AKJV)

Things become clearer to us when we go to the house of the Lord and seek His wisdom.

Saturday, September 23, 2023
“And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.” (Luke 9:23 AKJV)

Jesus said this. This is what He wants from all of His followers.

Sunday, September 24, 2023
“And the men took of their victuals, and asked not counsel at the mouth of the LORD.” (Joshua 9:14 AKJV)

We get in trouble when we do not seek the counsel of the Lord. Pray before you act.

Monday, September 25, 2023
“He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.” (Luke 16:10 AKJV)

Are you faithful? Can God and others depend on you?

Tuesday, September 26, 2023
“No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.” (Luke 16:13 AKJV)

There you have it. Who are you serving?

Wednesday, September 27, 2023
“Likewise, I say to you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repents.” (Luke 15:10 AKJV)

Turning away from sin is a vital part of following Jesus. Have you repented of sin?

Thursday, September 28, 2023
“So I gave them up to their own hearts’ lust: and they walked in their own counsels.” (Psalms 81:12 AKJV)

When people walk away from the Lord there is a price to be paid. God’s way is better than our way.

Friday, September 29, 2023
“And whoever does not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple.” (Luke 14:27 AKJV)

Jesus has spoken. Are you His disciple?

Saturday, September 30, 2023
“This book of the law shall not depart out of your mouth; but you shall meditate therein day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall have good success.” (Joshua 1:8 AKJV)

Be blessed. Trust the Lord and follow His Word.

Sunday, October 1, 2023
“See now that I, even I, am he, and there is no god with me: I kill, and I make alive; I wound, and I heal: neither is there any that can deliver out of my hand.” (Deuteronomy 32:39 AKJV)

There is only God and we are in His Hands. Think it over.

Monday, October 2, 2023
“Remember the days of old, consider the years of many generations: ask your father, and he will show you; your elders, and they will tell you.” (Deuteronomy 32:7 AKJV)

Let the old saints bless you. Hear what they have to say.

Tuesday, October 3, 2023
“And he said to them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consists not in the abundance of the things which he possesses.” (Luke 12:15 AKJV)

Things will not satisfy the longings of the heart. Only God can give you the peace you need.
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
“Saying to them, It is written, My house is the house of prayer: but you have made it a den of thieves.” (Luke 19:46 AKJV)

Be in God’s House and when you do, pray.

Thursday, October 5, 2023
“Whoever despises the word shall be destroyed: but he that fears the commandment shall be rewarded.” (Proverbs 13:13 AKJV)

The choice is yours to make. What will you do?

Friday, October 6, 2023
“For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.” (Luke 19:10 AKJV)

Do you feel lost? Jesus will show the right way to go. Follow Him.

Saturday, October 7, 2023
“And they shall whip him, and put him to death: and the third day he shall rise again.” (Luke 18:33 AKJV)

Jesus predicted His own resurrection. Jesus is Lord!

Sunday, October 8, 2023
“For you, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy to all them that call on you.” (Psalms 86:5 AKJV)

Amen and Amen! He can do the same for you. Repent of sin and seek His forgiveness.

Monday, October 9, 2023
“And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten cleansed? but where are the nine? There are not found that returned to give glory to God, save this stranger. And he said to him, Arise, go your way: your faith has made you whole.” (Luke 17:17-19 AKJV)

Have you thanked the Lord for His blessings on your life? Thanks to God will make us whole.

Tuesday, October 10, 2023
“For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.” (Psalms 84:11 AKJV)

God is good and wants to share His goodness to all who will follow Him.

Wednesday, October 11, 2023
“The heavens are yours, the earth also is yours: as for the world and the fullness thereof, you have founded them.” (Psalms 89:11 AKJV)

This is God’s world. We too are His creation. We were made by God for God.
Thursday, October 12, 2023
“And when he was at the place, he said to them, Pray that you enter not into temptation.” (Luke 22:40 AKJV)

Prayer is a great weapon against temptation.

Friday, October 13, 2023
“He that planted the ear, shall he not hear? he that formed the eye, shall he not see?” (Psalms 94:9 AKJV)

God knows and He is paying attention. Is He pleased with us?

Saturday, October 14, 2023
“And also all that generation were gathered to their fathers: and there arose another generation after them, which knew not the LORD, nor yet the works which he had done for Israel.” (Judges 2:10 AKJV)

Are we losing a generation to the Lord? Let’s be sure to pass the faith along to our children and grandchildren.

August 6 - September 9, 2023

Sunday, August 6, 2023

“For I will declare my iniquity; I will be sorry for my sin.” (Psalms 38:18 AKJV)

Have we lost the capability to truly be sorry for our sin? Lord help us if we have.

Monday, August 7, 2023

“And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.” (Mark 4:39 AKJV)

Jesus is God. Let Him calm the storms in your life.

Tuesday, August 8, 2023

“And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.” (Mark 4:19 AKJV)

Don’t let the things of this world take your eyes off of Jesus.

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

“The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delights in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholds him with his hand.” (Psalms 37:23-24 AKJV)

Walk with God. He will take care of you.

Thursday, August 10, 2023

“Hatred stirs up strifes: but love covers all sins.” (Proverbs 10:12 AKJV)

What’s in your heart?

Friday, August 11, 2023

“But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said to them, Suffer the little children to come to me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.” (Mark 10:14 AKJV)

Bring your children to Jesus. He loves them.

Saturday, August 12, 2023

“And Jesus looked round about, and said to his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!” (Mark 10:23 AKJV)

Prosperity can keep us from Jesus. Everyone needs Jesus no matter their status.

Sunday, August 13, 2023

“But from the beginning of the creation God made them male and female. For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and join to his wife;” (Mark 10:6-7 AKJV)

God has spoken. We should listen.

 

Monday, August 14, 2023

“You shall fear every man his mother, and his father, and keep my sabbaths: I am the LORD your God.” (Leviticus 19:3 AKJV)

We need to return to the good old ways that God has given us.

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

“You shall not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of your people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the LORD.” (Leviticus 19:18 AKJV)

Let’s get rid of the hatred and love one another as God has instructed us.

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

“For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?” (Mark 8:36-37 AKJV)

Have you sold your soul for possessions? Your relationship to God is what is most important.

Thursday, August 17, 2023

“And they shall mock him, and shall whip him, and shall spit on him, and shall kill him: and the third day he shall rise again.” (Mark 10:34 AKJV)

Jesus predicted His death and resurrection. Jesus is Lord!

Friday, August 18, 2023

“You shall not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination.” (Leviticus 18:22 AKJV)

God has spoken in His Word.

Saturday, August 19, 2023

“Blessed is he that considers the poor: the LORD will deliver him in time of trouble.” (Psalms 41:1 AKJV)

Consider this wonderful promise from God.

Sunday, August 20, 2023

“He answered and said to them, Well has Esaias prophesied of you hypocrites, as it is written, This people honors me with their lips, but their heart is far from me.” (Mark 7:6 AKJV)

Does this describe you? Return to the Lord with all your heart.

Monday, August 21, 2023

“Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away.” (Mark 13:31 AKJV)

This is a direct quote from Jesus. All should heed what He says.

Tuesday, August 22, 2023

“These things have you done, and I kept silence; you thought that I was altogether such an one as yourself: but I will reprove you, and set them in order before your eyes.” (Psalms 50:21 AKJV)

God may be silent for a while but He will eventually speak and it may not be what we expected. God is holy and He will always do what is right.

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

“The way of the LORD is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.” (Proverbs 10:29 AKJV)

God has the final say on people and their actions.

Thursday, August 24, 2023

“And you shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake: but he that shall endure to the end, the same shall be saved.” (Mark 13:13 AKJV)

The world is offended by the message of the Bible because it focuses on man and his sin problem.

Friday, August 25, 2023

“And Peter followed him afar off, even into the palace of the high priest: and he sat with the servants, and warmed himself at the fire.” (Mark 14:54 AKJV)

Don’t follow Jesus from a distance. Draw near to Him and He will draw near to you.

Saturday, August 26, 2023

“The fool has said in his heart, There is no God. Corrupt are they, and have done abominable iniquity: there is none that does good.” (Psalms 53:1 AKJV)

Don’t be foolish. Look around you. God not only created this world but He sustains it.

Sunday, August 27, 2023

“Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivers from death.” (Proverbs 11:4 AKJV)

What is your priority? Our greatest need now and forever is to be right with God.

Monday, August 28, 2023

“Watch you and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak.” (Mark 14:38 AKJV)

Jesus gives us the wisdom we need to face temptation.

Tuesday, August 29, 2023

“When pride comes, then comes shame: but with the lowly is wisdom. The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.” (Proverbs 11:2-3 AKJV)

What will guide our mindset? Pride or humility? Think it over.

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

“Hide your face from my sins, and blot out all my iniquities. Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.” (Psalms 51:9-10 AKJV)

Sin is our problem. The Lord is our answer. Repent of sin and commit your all to the Lord.

Thursday, August 31, 2023

“The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.” (Psalms 51:17 AKJV)

The key to real spiritual healing is brokenness about our sin and turning to the Lord for His healing.

Friday, September 1, 2023

“God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: has he said, and shall he not do it? or has he spoken, and shall he not make it good?” (Numbers 23:19 AKJV)

God is faithful. He will always keep His Word.

Saturday, September 2 , 2023

“In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do to me.” (Psalms 56:11 AKJV)

The Lord takes care of His own. Trust Him with your life.

Sunday, September 3, 2023

“But if you will not do so, behold, you have sinned against the LORD: and be sure your sin will find you out.” (Numbers 32:23 AKJV)

Here is a sobering thought. God is keeping watch over our lives and we are accountable to Him.

Monday, September 4, 2023

“O God, you are my God; early will I seek you: my soul thirsts for you, my flesh longs for you in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is;” (Psalms 63:1 AKJV)

Start your day off right. Get alone with God.

Tuesday, September 5, 2023

“And he withdrew himself into the wilderness, and prayed.” (Luke 5:16 AKJV)

If Jesus took time to pray, so should we.

Wednesday, September 6, 2023

“Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart on them.” (Psalms 62:10 AKJV)

Money is not the answer to the real problems of life. In fact, it can lead us to trouble.

Thursday, September 7, 2023

“Be you my strong habitation, whereunto I may continually resort: you have given commandment to save me; for you are my rock and my fortress.” (Psalms 71:3 AKJV)

Lean on the Lord and let Him be your rock and fortress.

Friday, September 8, 2023

“Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge: but he that hates reproof is brutish.” (Proverbs 12:1 AKJV)

Brutish means stupid. Reproof means correction. Which one of the statements above best describes you?  

Saturday, September 9, 2023

“You shall also consider in your heart, that, as a man chastens his son, so the LORD your God chastens you.” (Deuteronomy 8:5 AKJV)

God disciplines those He loves. It is for our own good.

 

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