“Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful; But his delight is in the law of the Lord, And in His law he meditates day and night.”
Psalms 1:1-2
Delight in the Word and meditate on it to be blessed! And of course obey and do it! Plain and simple!
Tom
“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.”
I Peter 5:8
Every second of every day we got to be ready to fight the devil. Don’t let your guard down! Stand strong for the Lord!
Tom!
“Then the word of the Lord came by Haggai the prophet, saying, “Is it time for you yourselves to dwell in your paneled houses, and this temple to lie in ruins?” Now therefore, thus says the Lord of hosts: “Consider your ways!”
Haggai 1:3-5
God told the people to rebuild His temple but they were more concerned with living in their own houses. They needed a heart check to consider their priorities!
We also need to consider our ways and see if we are doing the things God has called us to or doing our own thing!
Tom
“And the vessel that he made of clay was marred in the hand of the potter; so he made it again into another vessel, as it seemed good to the potter to make. Then the word of the Lord came to me, saying: “O house of Israel, can I not do with you as this potter?” says the Lord. “Look, as the clay is in the potter’s hand, so are you in My hand, O house of Israel!”
Jeremiah 18:4-6
While these verses are talking about Israel, we can also get a lesson for ourselves. God forms us in the womb. We come out sinners. Will we let God make us into another vessel by following Jesus as Lord and Savior?
Chew on that today! Are you a new vessel or still marred in your sins?
Tom
“Those who are planted in the house of the Lord Shall flourish in the courts of our God. They shall still bear fruit in old age; They shall be fresh and flourishing,”
Psalms 92:13-14
Gods house better be a big part of your life if you want to flourish for the Lord!
Tom
“But it is good for me to draw near to God; I have put my trust in the Lord God, That I may declare all Your works.”
Psalms 73:28
Good word here! 3 things to grasp:
1. Draw near to God. Read and study His Word. Pray and worship.
2. Trust Jesus. He never fails.
3. Declare the works of Jesus especially His death, burial, and resurrection defeating death and sin for all who will follow Him.
Tom
