12-31-05 Isaiah 50:10

Isaiah 50:10 (KJ21)
Who is among you that feareth the LORD, that obeyeth the voice of His Servant, that walketh in darkness and hath no light? Let him trust in the name of the LORD, and stay upon his God.

Isaiah 50:10 (NAS)
Who is among you that fears the LORD, That obeys the voice of His servant, That walks in darkness and has no light? Let him trust in the name of the LORD and rely on his God.

Isaiah 50:10 (NIVUS)
Who among you fears the LORD and obeys the word of his servant? Let him who walks in the dark, who has no light, trust in the name of the LORD and rely on his God.

Isaiah 50:10 (NLT)
Who among you fears the LORD and obeys his servant? If you are walking in darkness, without a ray of light, trust in the LORD and rely on your God.

Although there are many people who are self-employed, the majority of us work for someone else. As employees, we soon learn the chain of command. We know that we must carry out the requests of our immediate supervisors, like we would if the CEO of the company made the request.

When it comes to the Kingdom of God, however, we sometimes forget the chain of command. We know we need to fear Jehovah, the Lord God; we should honor and obey Him in all things. What we may fail to acknowledge is that His servants and ministers have been endowed with Adonai's authority. We reveal how much we revere the Most High when we hear, yield to, and obey those godly men who have authority over us.

Therefore, when you hear the voice of your pastor, an evangelist, a teacher, an apostle, or a prophet of God, and if you know what they say is in line with God's word, consent to and agree with what they say. The Lord has set these in your life to bring overflow and advancement to you. You will no longer walk in darkness and what was once obscure and confusing will become light. Your path will shine with the brightness of God's splendor.

Make a choice today to put your trust and confidence in the name of Adonai, the One True God. You will always be safe and secure, as you are enclosed and hidden in His glory. Lean on Him and He will always support you.

12-30-05 2 Chronicles 32:8

2 Chronicles 32:8 (KJ21)
With him is an arm of flesh, but with us is the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles." And the people rested themselves upon the words of Hezekiah king of Judah.

2 Chronicles 32:8 (NAS)
With him is only an arm of flesh, but with us is the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles." And the people relied on the words of Hezekiah king of Judah.

2 Chronicles 32:8 (NIVUS)
With him is only the arm of flesh, but with us is the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles." And the people gained confidence from what Hezekiah the king of Judah said.

2 Chronicles 32:8 (NLT)
He may have a great army, but they are just men. We have the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles for us!" These words greatly encouraged the people.

You have probably known or at least heard of people who bully their ways into getting what they want. They trust in their own hands and arms; they use mere brute strength, intimidation, and threats to cow those, whom they see as insignificant and weak. Your enemy, Satan uses these same techniques against you.

You, however, have discovered that when the enemy taunts you, only Jehovah the Lord God can give you the help, succor, and support that you need. He will go to war and engage in battle in your behalf. He is your great Champion, who is able to stand against any "bully" in your life.

You, therefore, can rest in the Everlasting Arms and not rely on the arm of the flesh. You should lean upon the One who supports and upholds you. He will sustain and brace you in everything. You will always experience revival and refreshment, as you trust in the word of the Lord that comes to you through His ministers. He has made promises to you that He will keep: you can trust and put your confidence in them.

You will never be dispossessed, but like Hezekiah, you will find that Jehovah has made you strong. In the Lord God's kingdom, you are a king and the praises of the Most High are continually in your mouth.

12-29-05 Isaiah 26:4

Isaiah 26:4 (KJ21)
Trust ye in the LORD for ever, for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength.

Isaiah 26:4 (NAS)
Trust in the LORD forever, For in GOD the LORD, we have an everlasting Rock.

Isaiah 26:4 (NIVUS)
Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD, the LORD, is the Rock eternal.

Isaiah 26:4 (NLT)
Trust in the LORD always, for the LORD GOD is the eternal Rock.

Finding security in this world can sometimes be a difficult thing. Some people's security is in stocks and bonds; some have it their friends and family. Others feel secure in their workout programs. And some try to find it in their careers or occupations. Although all of these can cause a person to be secure for a short time, none of these will last forever.

There is only one source of peace and security that is everlasting. It is important to put your trust and confidence in Jehovah the Lord. He will always continue and remain. You can always feel safe with Him and He can make you bold, even when you feel fearful. He can make you appear careless, even though you have many cares.

You have been told not to covet or to be greedy, but you can be both of these in spending time with the Lord. You should desire and long for Him. Crave Him as your daily food and drink.

Jehovah is the Lord and He is forever. As you keep your eyes on and follow Him, you will advance. In Him, you have a future. He conceals and hides you, so that you are perpetually safe and secure. He is like a rocky cliff and a stone boulder for you.

12-28-05 Psalm 107:41

Psalm 107:41(KJ21)
Yet setteth He the poor on high from affliction, and maketh their families like a flock.

Psalm 107:41 (NAS)
But He sets the needy securely on high away from affliction, And makes his families like a flock.

Psalm 107:41 (NIVUS)
But he lifted the needy out of their affliction and increased their families like flocks.

Psalm 107:41 (NLT)
But he rescues the poor from their distress and increases their families like vast flocks of sheep.

If you are suffering want or need today, there is good news for you. Adonai, the Almighty God, loves you and He is concerned for all of your needs. Perhaps you have suffered oppression and abuse and you think there is no hope for you. However, not only is there hope, but the Lord God is able and willing to deliver you from any trouble that has found you. Even though you are poor, if you willingly accept God's help, consenting and yielding to His will and His word, you will soon find yourself beginning to prosper.

Jehovah the Lord will take away the affliction, poverty, and misery, that you have suffered and He will set you on high. No longer will you be lowly and in need, for the Lord will make you inaccessible to your enemies. You will be safe and secure. You will not be bowed down, but you will be exalted and walk uprightly.

Maybe you have been lonely and alone. It is God's desire to place you in a family, a tribe or clan that you can call your own. No longer will you be barren and swept bare, but you will find yourself in the midst of a multitude. He has called you His own sheep and you are part of His vast flock.

12/27/05 Hosea 14:9

Hosea 14:9 (KJ21)
Who is wise, and he shall understand these things? Prudent, and he shall know them? For the ways of the LORD are right, and the just shall walk in them; but the transgressors shall fall therein.

Hosea 14:9 (NAS)
Whoever is wise, let him understand these things; Whoever is discerning, let him know them. For the ways of the LORD are right, And the righteous will walk in them, But transgressors will stumble in them.

Hosea 14:9 (NIVUS)
Who is wise? He will realize these things. Who is discerning? He will understand them. The ways of the LORD are right; the righteous walk in them, but the rebellious stumble in them.

Hosea 14:9 (NLT)
Let those who are wise understand these things. Let those who are discerning listen carefully. The paths of the LORD are true and right, and righteous people live by walking in them. But sinners stumble and fall along the way.

There is a wisdom that comes from the world that gives you the ability to deal with things here on earth, but there is a higher wisdom, a wisdom based on the Truth. It is this wisdom that you should seek, since this will give you knowledge to live on earth according to God's will. It will make you shrewd and skillful. It will give you prudence and learning, so that you can always act ethically.

Through the Lord's wisdom, you gain understanding, discernment, and perception. You are able to consider various circumstances and situations with insight that enables you to distinguish between right and wrong. Your intimate knowledge of Adonai and His word allows you to be discriminating. You will always have the revelation that you need to solve any problem.

You have insight into the ways of the Lord Jehovah. You have light for your journey and God will show you the direction that you should go. Your manner of life, as you draw on the wisdom of God, will always reflect your Lord's will and character. You will stand straight and upright, for your path is level. What is just, fitting, proper, and correct is what you adopt. When you agree with the Most High, your way will be smooth and pleasant. You have received the Lord's esteem and approval; for the Lord had made you righteous and just, which is reflected in your conduct and character. He has saved and vindicated you and now your walk is a holy one.

However, those who rebel and transgress against the Lord and His word, those who are out of step, will stumble. They are feeble and weak. Their walk is not straight and smooth, but they stagger and totter along their way. They often bring injury and ruin to themselves, for they have chosen to live their lives apart from God. They are easily overthrown, but you easily prevail against your enemies.

12-26-05 Luke 2:19

Luke 2:19 (KJ21)
But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart.

Luke 2:19 (NAS)
But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart.

Luke 2:19 (NIVUS)
But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.

Luke 2:19 (NLT)
but Mary quietly treasured these things in her heart and thought about them often.

When you think of Mary, the mother of Jesus, you think of a sweet, pure young girl, who loved Adonai with all of her heart. And that is certainly true, but you may be surprised to learn that her name means rebellious or contentious. The Most High God chose a vessel that epitomized the state to which mankind had fallen; all were rebellious and disobedient against their Lord. He sent His Son, your Savior, through Mary, who had also been touched by the sin of rebellion. She, like you, also needed His salvation.

Mary knew that the baby that she bore was special, but she may not have fully realized at the time just how important and special he was. When the shepherds came and reported to them what the angels had proclaimed, she took those things to heart. She did not want any of those words to perish or be lost; she, therefore, guarded them and carefully attended to them. She continually brought them to mind and conversed about those words within herself. This kept the vision and hope alive for her and for others, as well.

Like Mary, when you hear a special word from God for your life, you should treasure it. You should keep and guard it. You need to pay special attention to it, for it is your very own possession, something that the Lord gave you to sustain your dream and vision. Let it continually come to mind and meditate on its truth. Chew on it, as cow chews its cud. By doing this, you will receive the most nourishment and strength from Adonai's word to you and your faith will grow strong.

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12-25-05 Luke 2: 17, 18

Luke 2:17, 18 (KJ21)
And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this Child. And all those who heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.

Luke 2:17, 18 (NAS)
And when they had seen this, they made known the statement which had been told them about this Child.And all who heard it wondered at the things which were told them by the shepherds.

Luke 2:17, 18 (NIVUS)
When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child,and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.

Luke 2:17, 18 (NLT)
Then the shepherds told everyone what had happened and what the angel had said to them about this child. All who heard the shepherds’ story were astonished,

You know your life has been made better because of your relationship with Jesus Christ. The glad tidings, that the angels declared to the shepherds, have become reality in your life. The peace and joy that can only come from Adonai, the Most High, is now yours. Like those ancient shepherds, you have seen and perceived the goodness and kindness of the Lord. And like the shepherds you have a desire to share this good news.

The shepherds discovered the Son of God, laying in a manger, and they worshiped Him. This experience changed them forever. When they left the holy family, they were not the same men as they had been when they came. And they had no other choice, but to tell others of what they had seen and heard.

So as they went back to their homes and their fields, they began to publish abroad all that had happened. They did not discriminate in what they said, but made everything thoroughly known to their families, friends, and acquaintances. Every word that the angels had spoken about the child Yeshua was relayed. The words of God freely poured forth from their mouths to all they met.

The shepherds gave no thought to how their words were received; they knew that they had a mandate from God to share these wondrous things. However, those who heard them wondered and marveled at their declarations. These did not turn deaf ears to the shepherds, but paid attention; they were trying to understand and comprehend what they heard.

Like these shepherds, when you share the wonderful things that the Lord does for you, you need not be concerned about those who hear. Though they wonder and marvel at you and your words, continue to proclaim the good news. Many will pay attention to what you say and they will decide in favor of Jehovah the Lord. Others may not want to hear, but your responsibility is to share. Then they can decide for or against God's good will for them.