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    Highland Baptist Church is located at the intersection of Arkansas and Kiroli in West Monroe. Sunday worship is at 10:30 and 6:30. Click for directions and schedule details.
     
     
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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.

April 7 - May 11, 2024

Sunday, April 7, 2024

“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walks about, seeking whom he may devour:” (1 Peter 5:8 AKJV)

Read your Bible. Pray. Attend church. We are in a spiritual battle. Remember, God wins.

Monday, April 8, 2024

“And the world passes away, and the lust thereof: but he that does the will of God stays for ever.” (1 John 2:17 AKJV)

Get your priorities straight. Focus on the Lord and His will for your life.

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

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

Amen! Thank you Lord.

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

“And this is the record, that God has given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. He that has the Son has life; and he that has not the Son of God has not life.” (1 John 5:11-12 AKJV)

Do you have Jesus? Does Jesus have you? Your eternal destiny rests on these two questions.

Thursday, April 11, 2024

“Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen.” (1 John 5:21 AKJV)

Don’t let anything stand between you and the Lord.

Friday, April 12, 2024

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

Since the Lord made Heaven and Earth, He can certainly help you and me.

Saturday, April 13, 2024

“And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt.” (Daniel 12:2 AKJV)

Eternity awaits our arrival. If you have the Lord Heaven will be your home. If not, Hell is your destiny. Are you ready?

Sunday, April 14, 2024

“We love him, because he first loved us.” (1 John 4:19 AKJV)

Do you love Jesus? Jesus said if we did that we would obey His commandments.

Monday, April 15, 2024

“Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.” (1 John 4:1 AKJV)

Judge the prophet by the Bible not the other way around.

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

“But in the last days it shall come to pass, that the mountain of the house of the LORD shall be established in the top of the mountains, and it shall be exalted above the hills; and people shall flow to it.” (Micah 4:1 AKJV)

One day Jesus will rule in Jerusalem during the millennium. All will come to Him. Amen!

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

“And said to the mountains and rocks, Fall on us, and hide us from the face of him that sits on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb: For the great day of his wrath is come; and who shall be able to stand?” (Revelation 6:16-17 AKJV)

God’s anger will one day be seen by those who have rejected Jesus as their Savior and Lord. Repent of sin before it is too late. 

Thursday, April 18, 2024

“And they sung a new song, saying, You are worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for you were slain, and have redeemed us to God by your blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;” (Revelation 5:9 AKJV)

Jesus is worthy to be praised. He shed His blood for our salvation. Amen!

Friday, April 19, 2024

“You are worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power: for you have created all things, and for your pleasure they are and were created.” (Revelation 4:11 AKJV)

We were created by God for God. You too can find your purpose by following Him.

Saturday, April 20, 2024

“The fear of man brings a snare: but whoever puts his trust in the LORD shall be safe.” (Proverbs 29:25 AKJV)

Fear God. Trust God. This is the key to finding peace in life.

Sunday, April 21, 2024

“And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name. Here is wisdom. Let him that has understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred three score and six.” (Revelation 13:17-18 AKJV)

Beware of globalism. This is preparing the way for the Antichrist.

Monday, April 22, 2024

“Set a watch, O LORD, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips.” (Psalms 141:3 AKJV)

This is a good and timely prayer. It will save us from saying things we should not say.

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

“Therefore say you to them, Thus said the LORD of hosts; Turn you to me, said the LORD of hosts, and I will turn to you, said the LORD of hosts.” (Zechariah 1:3 AKJV)

Is it time for you to turn back to the Lord? Do it now.

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

“Therefore rejoice, you heavens, and you that dwell in them. Woe to the inhabitants of the earth and of the sea! for the devil is come down to you, having great wrath, because he knows that he has but a short time.” (Revelation 12:12 AKJV)

The devil wants to destroy you too. Turn to the Lord before it is too late.

Thursday, April 25, 2024

“The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, said the LORD of hosts.” (Haggai 2:8 AKJV)

We do well to remember this. If we are in need we know who can help. If we are too materialistic we need to repent and ask the Lord what we should do with the abundance.

Friday, April 26, 2024

“For you have possessed my reins: you have covered me in my mother’s womb. I will praise you; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are your works; and that my soul knows right well.” (Psalms 139:13-14 AKJV)

You are created in the image of God. You are important. You are no accident.

Saturday, April 27, 2024

“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 all need to pray with this kind of attitude.

Sunday, April 28, 2024

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

How does the Lord see us? Lord, help us to be humble before you and others.

Monday, April 29, 2024

“You open your hand, and satisfy the desire of every living thing.” (Psalms 145:16 AKJV)

God is good and God is awesome. Put your trust in Him.

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

“The LORD is near to all them that call on him, to all that call on him in truth.” (Psalms 145:18 AKJV)

Take advantage of this wonderful truth. You will be glad you did.

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

“Cause me to hear your loving kindness in the morning; for in you do I trust: cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul to you.” (Psalms 143:8 AKJV)

This is a great way to start your day. You will be blessed.

Thursday, May 2, 2024

“Then he answered and spoke to me, saying, This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, said the LORD of hosts.” (Zechariah 4:6 AKJV)

Mighty things happen when the Spirit of God moves. Let Him work in your circumstances.

Friday, May 3, 2024

“And the third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, If any man worship the beast and his image, and receive his mark in his forehead, or in his hand, The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb:” (Revelation 14:9-10 AKJV)

God has warned humanity. Trust God and not man.

Saturday, May 4, 2024

“And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will seek to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem.” (Zechariah 12:9 AKJV)

Keep your eyes on Jerusalem and the second coming of Jesus. It may not be long.

Sunday, May 5, 2024

“And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat on him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he does judge and make war.” (Revelation 19:11 AKJV)

Jesus is coming back. Are you ready? Submit to Him as your Lord before it is too late.

Monday, May 6, 2024

“He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds. He tells the number of the stars; he calls them all by their names.” (Psalms 147:3-4 AKJV)

The Lord is kind and mighty. Put your trust in Him.

Tuesday, May 7, 2024

“Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.” (Matthew 5:7 AKJV)

Mercy is a blessing to those who give it and to those who receive it.

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

“From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” (Matthew 4:17 AKJV)

Repent means to turn away from sin and follow Jesus. Jesus died to save us from our sins.

Thursday, May 9, 2024

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

Sleep well. Put your life in God’s Hands.

Friday, May 10, 2024

“But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.” (Matthew 4:4 AKJV)

Notice that Jesus said every word not just some of God’s Word. We must seek to obey God in all matters.

Saturday, May 11, 2024

“In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.” (Genesis 1:1 AKJV)

This is God’s world. He created it out of nothing. Worship Him and Him alone.

 

March 3 - April 6, 2024

Sunday, March 3, 2024

“The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?” (Jeremiah 17:9 AKJV)

Don’t trust yourself. Put your faith in God.

Monday, March 4, 2024

“For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that you should abstain from fornication:” (1 Thessalonians 4:3 AKJV)

God’s people should be moral people.

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

“For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:” (1 Thessalonians 4:16 AKJV)

Jesus is coming back. Get ready. Repent of sin and commit your life to Him.

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

“Rejoice ever more. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 AKJV)

Here is a good game plan for everyday life. The Christian life is the best life.

Thursday, March 7, 2024

“For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior; Who will have all men to be saved, and to come to the knowledge of the truth.” (1 Timothy 2:3-4 AKJV)

All men means you also. Repent of sin and trust Jesus as your Lord and Savior. Be saved from Hell now.

Friday, March 8, 2024

“Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint.” (Proverbs 25:19 AKJV)

Can the Lord and people depend on you?

Saturday, March 9, 2024

“And you shall seek me, and find me, when you shall search for me with all your heart.” (Jeremiah 29:13 AKJV)

Are you ready? Seek the Lord now. He’s waiting on you.

Sunday, March 10, 2024

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

He can and will forgive us too if we repent of sin and cast ourselves on God and His mercy.

Monday, March 11, 2024

“For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.” (2 Thessalonians 3:10 AKJV)

God commends work. It is His plan for people to work and provide for his own.

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

“Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him? said the LORD. Do not I fill heaven and earth? said the LORD.” (Jeremiah 23:24 AKJV)

You can’t hide from God. He knows and sees all.

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

“And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming:” (2 Thessalonians 2:8 AKJV)

Jesus is coming back. Read verses 9-12 for the rest of the story of God’s Judgment.

Thursday, March 14, 2024

“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)

Amen! There is no one who can compare to the Lord of the Bible.

Friday, March 15, 2024

“I spoke to you in your prosperity; but you said, I will not hear. This has been your manner from your youth, that you obeyed not my voice.” (Jeremiah 22:21 AKJV)

Prosperity can keep us from the Lord. Knowing Him is better than all this world has to offer.

Saturday, March 16, 2024

“Ah Lord GOD! behold, you have made the heaven and the earth by your great power and stretched out arm, and there is nothing too hard for you:” (Jeremiah 32:17 AKJV)

God is awesome. Put your faith in Him.

Sunday, March 17, 2024

“And they have turned to me the back, and not the face: though I taught them, rising up early and teaching them, yet they have not listened to receive instruction.” (Jeremiah 32:33 AKJV)

Don’t turn your back to the Lord. He loves you and He can help you.

Monday, March 18, 2024

“Call to me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you know not.” (Jeremiah 33:3 AKJV)

God is able to meet your need as you depend on Him and obey Him.

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

“For bodily exercise profits little: but godliness is profitable to all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.” (1 Timothy 4:8 AKJV)

Don’t forget to get your spiritual excercise. Read your Bible and pray.

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

“For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned to fables.” (2 Timothy 4:3-4 AKJV)

Love the truth. Read your Bible. Don’t fall for the lies of the devil.

Thursday, March 21, 2024

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:” (2 Timothy 4:7 AKJV)

I pray that this would be our desire. Keep your eyes on Jesus.

Friday, March 22, 2024

“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)

Are you ready for His coming? Get right with God now. Don’t delay.

Saturday, March 23, 2024

“Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.” (2 Timothy 3:7 AKJV)

This is a description of our day. We have facts but no wisdom without God. Lord, help us.

Sunday, March 24, 2024

“Yes, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.” (2 Timothy 3:12 AKJV)

Dear Christian don’t be surprised by persecution. Keep living for Jesus.

Monday, March 25, 2024

“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:” (2 Timothy 3:16 AKJV)

The Bible is the Word of God. There is no other book its equal.

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

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

Have you given this much thought? We should. We are all accountable to God.

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

“In the multitude of my thoughts within me your comforts delight my soul.” (Psalms 94:19 AKJV)

The Lord can give you the peace you need. Cast your cares upon Him and leave them there.

Thursday, March 28, 2024

“Nevertheless the foundation of God stands sure, having this seal, The Lord knows them that are his. And, Let every one that names the name of Christ depart from iniquity.” (2 Timothy 2:19 AKJV)

Christians should be holy people.

Friday, March 29, 2024

“Be you also patient; establish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draws near.” (James 5:8 AKJV)

Jesus is coming back. Get ready.

Saturday, March 30, 2024

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

Here is one of the keys to victory over temptation.

Sunday, March 31, 2024

“Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.” (James 4:10 AKJV)

The way up is down. Humility before God brings His blessing.

Monday, April 1, 2024

“Therefore to him that knows to do good, and does it not, to him it is sin.” (James 4:17 AKJV)

Are we doing what we should?

Tuesday, April 2, 2024

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

Every day is a gift from God. Use it wisely.

Wednesday, April 3, 2024

“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 AKJV)

Have you been cleansed? The Lord can do it if we confess and repent of our sin.

Thursday, April 4, 2024

“But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.” (2 Peter 3:10 AKJV)

Jesus is coming back. Are you ready? Give your life to Him now before it is too late.

Friday, April 5, 2024

“Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path.” (Psalms 119:105 AKJV)

You don’t have to walk in darkness and confusion. The Bible will set you on the right path.

Saturday, April 6, 2024

“Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care on him; for he cares for you.” (1 Peter 5:6-7 AKJV)

Do you want the peace of God? Follow the instructions above.

 

January 28 - March 2, 2024

Sunday, January 28, 2024

“If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me:” (Psalms 66:18 AKJV)

Sin in our hearts can hinder our prayers.

Monday, January 29, 2024

“Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatever a man sows, that shall he also reap.” (Galatians 6:7 AKJV)

God knows all. We can’t fool Him.

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good to all men, especially to them who are of the household of faith.” (Galatians 6:9-10 AKJV)

Keep on keeping on. God will reward you in His time.

Wednesday, January 31, 2024

“But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified to me, and I to the world.” (Galatians 6:14 AKJV)

Amen! We owe everything to Jesus. Thank you Jesus.

Thursday, February 1, 2024

“Remember the former things of old: for I am God, and there is none else; I am God, and there is none like me, Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:” (Isaiah 46:9-10 AKJV)

Don’t forget that this is God’s world.

Friday, February 2, 2024

“O that you had listened to my commandments! then had your peace been as a river, and your righteousness as the waves of the sea:” (Isaiah 48:18 AKJV)

Do you want peace? Follow God’s plan for your life.

Saturday, February 3, 2024

“And be you kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake has forgiven you.” (Ephesians 4:32 AKJV)

How much does it cost to be kind? All of us can afford it.

Sunday, February 4, 2024

“Why do you spend money for that which is not bread? and your labor for that which satisfies not? listen diligently to me, and eat you that which is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness.” (Isaiah 55:2 AKJV)

Are you just spinning your wheels? Trust God and serve Him and find real life.

Monday, February 5, 2024

“So shall my word be that goes forth out of my mouth: it shall not return to me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.” (Isaiah 55:11 AKJV)

God’s will will be done. Don’t fight God. Join Him.

Tuesday, February 6, 2024

“Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honor your father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise;” (Ephesians 6:1-2 AKJV)

When will we wake up and realize God is always right?

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

“Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.” (Ephesians 6:11 AKJV)

We are in a spiritual battle. Let the Lord win the battles in your life.

Thursday, February 8, 2024

“I, even I, am he that comforts you: who are you, that you should be afraid of a man that shall die, and of the son of man which shall be made as grass;” (Isaiah 51:12 AKJV)

It is wonderful to be a child of God. He is faithful and He takes care of His own.

Friday, February 9, 2024

“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)

Jesus loves us. He died for us. Thank you Jesus.

Saturday, February 10, 2024

“And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;” (Ephesians 5:18 AKJV)

Are you filled with the Holy Spirit? The Lord commands us to be. Fill us Holy Spirit. We need you.

Sunday, February 11, 2024

“Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband.” (Ephesians 5:33 AKJV)

Herein lies the foundation for marriage. Love and respect are the keys. Lord, heal our homes.

Monday, February 12, 2024

“For my people is foolish, they have not known me; they are silly children, and they have none understanding: they are wise to do evil, but to do good they have no knowledge.” (Jeremiah 4:22 AKJV)

What a sad description. Lord help us. We need you.

Tuesday, February 13, 2024

“O LORD, are not your eyes on the truth? you have stricken them, but they have not grieved; you have consumed them, but they have refused to receive correction: they have made their faces harder than a rock; they have refused to return.” (Jeremiah 5:3 AKJV)

Hard hearts and stiff necks toward God is a recipe for disaster. We need revival.

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

“As you have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk you in him:” (Colossians 2:6 AKJV)

Christians need to walk the talk.

Thursday, February 15, 2024

“Return, you backsliding children, and I will heal your backslidings. Behold, we come to you; for you are the LORD our God.” (Jeremiah 3:22 AKJV)

Is it time for you to return to the Lord? He’s waiting on you.

Friday, February 16, 2024

“Before I formed you in the belly I knew you; and before you came forth out of the womb I sanctified you, and I ordained you a prophet to the nations.” (Jeremiah 1:5 AKJV)

Every person is created by God for God. Life is sacred.

Saturday, February 17, 2024

“For my people have committed two evils; they have forsaken me the fountain of living waters, and hewed them out cisterns, broken cisterns, that can hold no water.” (Jeremiah 2:13 AKJV)

We have been so blessed by God. How can we not follow and honor Him?

Sunday, February 18, 2024

“Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice.” (Philippians 4:4 AKJV)

Get your joy from Jesus and you will always have joy because He does not change.

Monday, February 19, 2024

“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6-7 AKJV)

Do you want peace? Follow the instructions above.

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

“Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honest, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.” (Philippians 4:8 AKJV)

Think God’s way and be blessed.

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

“I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.” (Philippians 4:13 AKJV)

Amen! The Lord wants to work in your life also.

Thursday, February 22, 2024

“But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19 AKJV)

Trust God. He will take care of you.

Friday, February 23, 2024

“If you have run with the footmen, and they have wearied you, then how can you contend with horses? and if in the land of peace, wherein you trusted, they wearied you, then how will you do in the swelling of Jordan?” (Jeremiah 12:5 AKJV)

If we struggle in the easy times how will we make it when times get tough? Trust the Lord now and He will sustain you when times are bad.

Saturday, February 24, 2024

“And to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, even Jesus, which delivered us from the wrath to come.” (1 Thessalonians 1:10 AKJV)

Jesus is Lord and He is coming back. He alone can save us from an eternal Hell.

Sunday, February 25, 2024

“He has made the earth by his power, he has established the world by his wisdom, and has stretched out the heavens by his discretion.” (Jeremiah 10:12 AKJV)

This world did not happen by accident. God created it.

Monday, February 26, 2024

“Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man.” (Colossians 4:6 AKJV)

This world could do with a lot more kindness.  Christians should lead the way.

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

“Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. For you are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.” (Colossians 3:2-3 AKJV)

Christians are to be passionate about eternal things. These are the things that count and last.

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

“And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.” (Colossians 3:17 AKJV)

Jesus is Lord and we should honor Him as such. Let’s live for Him who died for us.

Thursday, February 29, 2024

“Thus said the LORD, Stand you in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and you shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein.” (Jeremiah 6:16 AKJV)

We need a revival of the good old ways that centered on holiness. Lord help us.

Friday, March 1, 2024

“I listened and heard, but they spoke not aright: no man repented him of his wickedness, saying, What have I done? every one turned to his course, as the horse rushes into the battle.” (Jeremiah 8:6 AKJV)

What ever happened to repentance of sin? Sin is our problem. The Lord is our answer.

Saturday, March 2, 2024

“Blessed is the man that trusts in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is.” (Jeremiah 17:7 AKJV)

Be blessed. Trust God.

 

December 24, 2023 - January 27, 2024

Sunday, December 24, 2023
“And she shall bring forth a son, and you shall call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.” (Matthew 1:21 AKJV)

This is the great need of humanity. Sin is the problem. Jesus is the Answer.

Monday, December 25, 2023
“And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented to him gifts; gold, and frankincense and myrrh.” (Matthew 2:11 AKJV)

We too should give our best to Jesus, our Savior and Lord.

Tuesday, December 26, 2023
“Flee fornication. Every sin that a man does is without the body; but he that commits fornication sins against his own body.” (1 Corinthians 6:18 AKJV)

The Christian life is to be a moral life.

Wednesday, December 27, 2023
“For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but to us which are saved it is the power of God.” (1 Corinthians 1:18 AKJV)

We must preach Jesus and Him crucified for the sins of the world. He is the only way to Heaven.

Thursday, December 28, 2023
“Why let him that thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.” (1 Corinthians 10:12 AKJV)

Pride can be our biggest challenge. Be careful. Submit to God and obey God.

Friday, December 29, 2023
“There has no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that you are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that you may be able to bear it.” (1 Corinthians 10:13 AKJV)

Give that temptation to God. He will give you the victory.

Saturday, December 30, 2023
“O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusts in him.” (Psalms 34:8 AKJV)

I agree. God is good and He is faithful.

Sunday, December 31, 2023
“And they stood up in their place, and read in the book of the law of the LORD their God one fourth part of the day; and another fourth part they confessed, and worshipped the LORD their God.” (Nehemiah 9:3 AKJV)

Confession of sin appears to be the missing ingredient of much of our worship activities.

Monday, January 1, 2024
“The counsel of the LORD stands for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.” (Psalms 33:11 AKJV)

God made the rules. God wins!

Tuesday, January 2, 2024
“I acknowledge my sin to you, and my iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions to the LORD; and you forgave the iniquity of my sin. Selah.” (Psalms 32:5 AKJV)

Confession and repentance are greatly needed in our day.

Wednesday, January 3, 2024
“For I know that my redeemer lives, and that he shall stand at the latter day on the earth: And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God:” (Job 19:25-26 AKJV)

Amen! It’s wonderful to be a child of God.

Thursday, January 4, 2024
“I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined to me, and heard my cry. He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet on a rock, and established my goings.” (Psalms 40:1-2 AKJV)

God is good. Cast your cares upon Him. He cares for you.

Friday, January 5, 2024
“A GOOD name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favor rather than silver and gold.” (Proverbs 22:1 AKJV)

Riches are not all that they are cracked up to be. Integrity is much more important.

Saturday, January 6, 2024
“Therefore, my beloved brothers, be you steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, for as much as you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.” (1 Corinthians 15:58 AKJV)

Keep on keeping on dear Christian. God is on the throne and God wins!
Sunday, January 7, 2024
“LORD, make me to know my end, and the measure of my days, what it is: that I may know how frail I am.” (Psalms 39:4 AKJV)

Life is fragile. Every day is a gift from God. Use them for His glory.

Monday, January 8, 2024
“There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.” (Proverbs 21:30 AKJV)

Fighting God is a losing strategy. God wins!

Tuesday, January 9, 2024
“For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:” (1 Corinthians 15:3-4 AKJV)

Sin is our problem. Jesus is our answer.

Wednesday, January 10, 2024
“For I will declare my iniquity; I will be sorry for my sin.” (Psalms 38:18 AKJV)

Sin should bother all of us. Are you sorry for your sin?

Thursday, January 11, 2024
“Every man according as he purposes in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loves a cheerful giver.” (2 Corinthians 9:7 AKJV)

Be a cheerful giver. God loves that kind of heart.

Friday, January 12, 2024
“Behold, I was shaped in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me.” (Psalms 51:5 AKJV)

We sin because we are sinners. Sin is our problem. The Lord is our answer.

Saturday, January 13, 2024
“In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do to me.” (Psalms 56:11 AKJV)

Amen! It is great to be in God’s Hands.

Sunday, January 14, 2024
“And he said to me, My grace is sufficient for you: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest on me.” (2 Corinthians 12:9 AKJV)

Thank God for His wonderful grace. He will see you through.

Monday, January 15, 2024
“Will you set your eyes on that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven.” (Proverbs 23:5 AKJV)

This verse should help all of us with our priorities. Let’s look to the Lord and ways.

Tuesday, January 16, 2024
“And one cried to another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory.” (Isaiah 6:3 AKJV)

God can never be less than holy. The world may change but God and His holiness does not.

Wednesday, January 17, 2024
“Woe to them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! Woe to them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!” (Isaiah 5:20-21 AKJV)

We had better wake up. God must judge sin and unrighteousness. We need revival.

Thursday, January 18, 2024
“Surely your turning of things upside down shall be esteemed as the potter’s clay: for shall the work say of him that made it, He made me not? or shall the thing framed say of him that framed it, He had no understanding?” (Isaiah 29:16 AKJV)

This world is upside down because many have ignored the God who made them.

Friday, January 19, 2024
“Which say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not to us right things, speak to us smooth things, prophesy deceits:” (Isaiah 30:10 AKJV)

Many have established this approach to God and His Word and are paying a great price for it.

Saturday, January 20, 2024
“Trust in him at all times; you people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.” (Psalms 62:8 AKJV)

Tell God your heartache. He loves you and will help you.

Sunday, January 21, 2024
“You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on you: because he trusts in you.” (Isaiah 26:3 AKJV)

Here is the key to peace in the midst of our storms.

Monday, January 22, 2024
“Give us help from trouble: for vain is the help of man.” (Psalms 60:11 AKJV)

The Lord is the answer to all we face. Have faith in God.

Tuesday, January 23, 2024
“I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ lives in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.” (Galatians 2:20 AKJV)

This is the Christian life. Are you a Christian?

Wednesday, January 24, 2024
“The grass wither, the flower fades: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.” (Isaiah 40:8 AKJV)

You can count on God and His Word. It is eternal.

Thursday, January 25, 2024
“Lift up your eyes on high, and behold who has created these things, that brings out their host by number: he calls them all by names by the greatness of his might, for that he is strong in power; not one fails.” (Isaiah 40:26 AKJV)

God is awesome. Put your trust in Him.

Friday, January 26, 2024
“But they that wait on the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” (Isaiah 40:31 AKJV)

The Lord can give you the strength you need. Pray and seek Him.

Saturday, January 27, 2024
“In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;” (Ephesians 1:7 AKJV)

Jesus shed His blood for our sins. He is the only One who can save our souls for eternity.

 

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