1-21-06 Luke 11:21

Luke 11:21(KJ21)
When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace.

Luke 11:21 (NAS)
When a strong man, fully armed, guards his own homestead, his possessions are undisturbed;

Luke 11:21 (NIVUS)
When a strong man, fully armed, guards his own house, his possessions are safe.

Luke 11:21 (NLT)
For when Satan, who is completely armed, guards his palace, it is safe—

Even though you are God's child and have given Him charge and control over your life, you still have the responsibility to cooperate with Him. You may have been weak, but the Lord will make you strong and valiant; you will have a power and force that you never had before. If you lack ability in a certain area, Adonai will fully equip you, making you able to do what you need to do.

When you encounter intense opposition, you can be assured that you have been armed with God's armor. With this equipment you are well able to guard and preserve the palace and mansion that God has given you. As you obey the Lord, you will also find that you avoid many obstacles; as you observe His commands, He will save you from loss and injury.

In following after God and His word, you are beginning to profit and prosper. You have received goods and possessions that you did not have before. You, however, do not need to fear losing what the Lord has provided for you. You can rest and be quiet, for you are fixed in His will.

1-20-06 Psalms 65:4

Psalms 65:4 (KJ21)
Blessed is the man whom Thou choosest and causest to approach unto Thee, that he may dwell in Thy courts. We shall be satisfied with the goodness of Thy house, even of Thy holy temple.

Psalms 65:4 (NAS)
How blessed is the one whom Thou dost choose, and bring near to Thee, To dwell in Thy courts. We will be satisfied with the goodness of Thy house, Thy holy temple.

Psalms 65:4 (NIVUS)
Blessed are those you choose and bring near to live in your courts! We are filled with the good things of your house, of your holy temple.

Psalms 65:4 (NLT)
What joy for those you choose to bring near, those who live in your holy courts. What joys await us inside your holy Temple.

Perhaps when you were young, you were someone who was always picked last to be on a team. Maybe you were never chosen to do anything "important". Those of the popular crowd usually ignored you or if they did give you any attention, it was to make fun of or laugh at you. Often you did not feel happy.

Now, none of that matters, for you have been chosen by the most important being of the universe. Adonai, the Most High God, personally selected you as His choice son or daughter. You are acceptable to Him, for He sees the excellence that He put inside of you. In this you know you are happy and blessed. In this state you prosper and go forward.

You now have the freedom to approach the Lord God even as you would approach your earthly parents. You can go before Him with purpose and as you draw near to Him, He will make you ready for whatever you may encounter. In fact, you can choose to permanently reside in God's presence. When you arise in the morning until you go to your rest at night, you can abide with your Heavenly Father, in His court and separated from the world.

In God's court, you will find satisfaction and have more than enough. You will be filled with plenty of good things and will be surrounded with beauty. In the Lord's house, it will go well with you and you will be filled with joy and gladness. You have access to God's temple and His holiness. His might and strength will help you to endure and to prevail. His power makes you able

1-19-06 Deuteronomy 20:2, 3

Deuteronomy 20:2, 3 (KJ21)
And it shall be, when ye have come nigh unto the battle, that the priest shall approach and speak unto the people, and shall say unto them, ‘Hear, O Israel: Ye approach this day unto battle against your enemies. Let not your hearts faint; fear not and do not tremble, neither be ye terrified because of them;

Deuteronomy 20:2, 3 (NAS)
Now it shall come about that when you are approaching the battle, the priest shall come near and speak to the people.And he shall say to them, ‘Hear, O Israel, you are approaching the battle against your enemies today. Do not be fainthearted. Do not be afraid, or panic, or tremble before them,

Deuteronomy 20:2, 3 (NIVUS)
When you are about to go into battle, the priest shall come forward and address the army.He shall say: "Hear, O Israel, today you are going into battle against your enemies. Do not be fainthearted or afraid; do not be terrified or give way to panic before them

Deuteronomy 20:2, 3 (NLT)
Before you go into battle, the priest will come forward to speak with the troops. He will say, ‘Listen to me, all you men of Israel! Do not be afraid as you go out to fight today! Do not lose heart or panic.

Life is made of good times and bad times. Sometimes you have peace and rest on every side and in those times you should rejoice. There are other times when you are facing a battle. When you see the warfare and fight approaching, you should seek out a priest, someone who ministers before Adonai, the Almighty God, for the Lord has given him wisdom and insight.

God's servant will prepare you to attack; he will speak words that will help you subdue and destroy your enemies. He will challenge you and charge you with God's commands and promises. Therefore, pay attention to his words and determine that you will obey all that the Lord tells you. What this minister tells you is not mere words noise, but it is the sure word of God for you situation.

You need to decide that you will not grow soft-hearted and faint before you engage your enemies. Do not let fear and dread take hold of you. Do not tremble and suddenly hasten away from the battle. The enemy wants to terrify you so that you will break and run. However, the Lord your God has already equipped you to prevail. Instead of turning away, you should boldly face your foe, even though they look at you impudently and with anger. Adonai has already made you to rule, for He has given you the power of a prince. God, in all of His strength and might, is on your side.

1-18-06 Exodus 9:5

Exodus 9:5 (KJ21)
And the LORD appointed a set time, saying, "Tomorrow the LORD shall do this thing in the land."

Exodus 9:5 (NAS)
And the LORD set a definite time, saying, "Tomorrow the LORD will do this thing in the land."

Exodus 9:5 (NIVUS)
The LORD set a time and said, "Tomorrow the LORD will do this in the land."

Exodus 9:5 (NLT)
The LORD announced that he would send the plague the very next day,

If you look at and examine the creation around you, you will quickly notice that there is order in everything. From the smallest one celled organism to the largest mammal, each has a specific design and purpose. Jehovah, the Lord God, does not do anything haphazardly. There is no confusion in what He does. Everything is well thought out before it is put into production

As Adonai fixes times and seasons in the universe, so also does He appoint certain things to happen at certain times in the affairs of men. He commits specific times to fulfill promises. If the Lord has spoken to you that He will do something for you at a certain time, then you can be assured that God will cause it to come to pass. Even though it seems that some of your requests have been deferred, you should know that your answers will not be hindered or delayed longer than God's appointed time.

Therefore, you should cast your cares on God, knowing that He considers and determines the path for your life. There are things that He has marked for you and you will be rewarded in due time. He has fixed these blessings and had made an agreement that what He has ordained will be accomplished. What He has fashioned will be finished, for Adonai's word is His law; He is bound to fulfill it.

1-17-06 Psalm 42:2

Psalm 42:2 (KJ21)
My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God; when shall I come and appear before God?

Psalm 42:2 (NAS)
My soul thirsts for God, for the living God; When shall I come and appear before God?

Psalm 42:2 (NIVUS)
My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God?

Psalm 42:2 (NLT)
I thirst for God, the living God. When can I come and stand before him?

Every living thing has a vital need for water. Often the thirst for this life sustaining fluid drives creatures to extreme measures to obtain it. Many people do not realize that an ever growing relationship with Adonai, the Almighty God, is the most vital need of all.

With every breath that you take, you should thirst for the presence of the One True God. In Him you find the power, might, and strength that you need. He is the only One who keeps you alive. He revives, refreshes, and restores you continually. He nourishes and preserves you.

The Lord your God has already prepared the way for you to come before Him. The way of salvation in Jesus Christ allows you entrance to the King's throne. Adonai desires to see your face and you long to behold Him. You know that this experience will bring you great joy. As you spend time coming before the Lord, your view will change and you receive new vision. You will see the dawning of God's favor in your life, as you abide with Him.

1-16-06 Psalms 16:3

Psalms 16:3 (KJ21)
but to the saints that are on the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight.

Psalms 16:3 (NAS)
As for the saints who are in the earth, They are the majestic ones in whom is all my delight.

Psalms 16:3 (NIVUS)
As for the saints who are in the land, they are the glorious ones in whom is all my delight.

Psalms 16:3 (NLT)
The godly people in the land are my true heroes! I take pleasure in them!

The Lord God has set you apart and you are separated from the others of the world. He has honored you with His favor and acceptance. You are no longer merely a common man, but you are now sacred and holy. In the land of the living, you have been marked as someone special, someone who is dedicated and consecrated to Adonai.

Among the nations and kings of the world, you are great and majestic. You are a noble and chieftain. The Lord has made you glorious. You are His pleasure and His delight. You please Him so much that He is continually bending down to bless you again and again.

1-15-06 Psalms 119:115

Psalms 119:115 (KJ21)

Depart from me, ye evildoers, for I will keep the commandments of my God.

Psalms 119:115 (NAS)
Depart from me, evildoers, That I may observe the commandments of my God.

Psalms 119:115 (NIVUS)
Away from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commands of my God!

Psalms 119:115 (NLT)
Get out of my life, you evil-minded people, for I intend to obey the commands of my God.

Even if you love Adonai, the Lord, evil still tries to penetrate into your life. However, it only has the leeway that you allow it to have. So when you see any wickedness making a move in your direction, you need to immediately speak to it. You need to tell it to turn aside. You should always reject its advances, for you know that if you receive them, you will end up injured, hurt, and broken.

Instead you need to determine to keep God's commandments. As you do, you will find that His code of wisdom will keep and guard you. As you are faithful to Adonai's word, it will be faithful to you. It will preserve you and keep you safe. You will continually be pleasing to your Heavenly Father and you will have His favor