1-28-06 Psalms 12:5

Psalms 12:5 (KJ21)
"For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now will I arise," saith the LORD; "I will set him in safety from him that puffeth at him.

Psalms 12:5 (NAS)
"Because of the devastation of the afflicted, because of the groaning of the needy, Now I will arise," says the LORD; "I will set him in the safety for which he longs."

Psalms 12:5 (NIVUS)
"Because of the oppression of the weak and the groaning of the needy, I will now arise," says the LORD. "I will protect them from those who malign them."

Psalms 12:5 (NLT)
The LORD replies, "I have seen violence done to the helpless, and I have heard the groans of the poor. Now I will rise up to rescue them, as they have longed for me to do."

You may not be aware of it, but you have an enemy, the devil, who wants to ruin, destroy, spoil, and devastate you. His only intent is to wreak havoc and violence in your life. He wants to keep you afflicted and wretched. If he can keep you poor and weak, you will always be preoccupied with you troubles. You will be depressed and downcast, stooped over and bowed down. Then you will only speak of how lowly and poor you are. You will not be able to see the blessings of the Lord in your life.


However, do not despair. Jehovah, the Lord God, has heard your cries, groans, and lamentations. He has seen the oppression and abuse that you have suffered. He knows your wants and needs and He will deliver you from your troubles. He will arise from His throne and show hostility to your enemy. When Adonai, the Almighty and most powerful God, comes on the scene, He will lay waste to your old adversary and He will fix the destruction in your life. He will lay His hand on you in deliverance and salvation. He will rescue you and bring you to safety, where you will find prosperity, welfare, and victory.

Now you need not fear the puffings and blowings of your foe. They only have power to excite and inflame you, but when the Lord arises to help you, you will be established, fixed, and sure. He, in turn, will puff upon the devil and blow him away!

1-27-06 2 Chronicles 6:41

2 Chronicles 6:41 (KJ21)
Now therefore arise, O LORD God, into Thy resting place, Thou, and the ark of Thy strength. Let Thy priests, O LORD God, be clothed with salvation, and let Thy saints rejoice in goodness.

2 Chronicles 6:41 (NAS)
Now therefore arise, O LORD God, to Thy resting place, Thou and the ark of Thy might; let Thy priests, O LORD God, be clothed with salvation, and let Thy godly ones rejoice in what is good.

2 Chronicles 6:41 (NIVUS)
Now arise, O LORD God, and come to your resting place, you and the ark of your might. May your priests, O LORD God, be clothed with salvation, may your saints rejoice in your goodness.

2 Chronicles 6:41 (NLT)
And now, O LORD God, arise and enter this resting place of yours, where your magnificent Ark has been placed. May your priests, O LORD God, be clothed with salvation, and may your saints rejoice in your goodness.

Jehovah, the Lord God, is the most powerful Being, who, you believe, can go anywhere and do anything He wishes. This is true and yet, at times, He waits for you invite Him on the scene. Then He imposes His strong presence before your face. He stations Himself there to be everything you need Him to be.

Even though He has bound His strength and might to you, He wants to settle down and rest with you. He will remain with you; He will never leave nor abandon you. Knowing that He will not depart permits you to enter into His quietness and peace. His resting place is also your resting place. Through His covenant, He gathers you to Himself and there you will remain forever; for His strength makes you firm and you prevail.

You are a priest, chief, and ruler for Jehovah. and you are dressed in His salvation and deliverance, for you cried out to God for help. When He heard your shout, He gave you victory and freedom. Now you are His faithful and holy saint. With His help, you are good, kind, and godly. You will never be put to shame nor reproached. Therefore, rejoice and be glad in His goodness; you have found Adonai's favor.

1-26-06 Genesis 13:17

Genesis 13:17 (KJ21)
Arise, walk through the land in the length of it and in the breadth of it, for I will give it unto thee.

Genesis 13:17 (NAS)
Arise, walk about the land through its length and breadth; for I will give it to you.

Genesis 13:17 (NIVUS)
Go, walk through the length and breadth of the land, for I am giving it to you.

Genesis 13:17 (NLT)
Take a walk in every direction and explore the new possessions I am giving you.

Adonai always wants to do things for you. He wants to bless you more than you want to be blessed. He, however, expects you to take action, as well. The first thing expected may be for you to rise up from where you have settled. Then you should take a step in the direction you are being led. As you begin to walk, your way will be confirmed and you will see your path more clearly. God may be leading you into a new land, a new country, or a new venture. In following after God's will, you will see his blessings begin to flow and you will prosper.

As you get up and go, the Lord God will make your way good. He will give you the help you need as you walk the length and breadth of your new land, a land that is broad and open. Adonai desires to enlarge your prospects and He bestows on you and into your keeping everything you need to accomplish this. He will avenge you from your enemies and bring you healing.

Therefore, rouse yourself to continue in God's plan and you will be established, strengthened, and sure. When you do what you can, God will do what He can. Then you will stand and abide forever

1-25-06 Genesis 31:13

Genesis 31:13 (KJ21)
I am the God of Bethel, where thou anointed the pillar, and where thou vowed a vow unto Me. Now arise, get thee out from this land, and return unto the land of thy kindred.

Genesis 31:13 (NAS)
I am the God of Bethel, where you anointed a pillar, where you made a vow to Me; now arise, leave this land, and return to the land of your birth.

Genesis 31:13 (NIVUS)
I am the God of Bethel, where you anointed a pillar and where you made a vow to me. Now leave this land at once and go back to your native land.

Genesis 31:13 (NLT)
I am the God you met at Bethel, the place where you anointed the pillar of stone and made a vow to serve me. Now leave this country and return to the land you came from.

El Shaddai, the God who is more than enough, is the Almighty God. He is strong and powerful; He is your chief and you dwell in His house. You have been built into His family. You are consecrated to His service and at times you set up memorials to remind you of what the Lord has done for you. In these places your faith is more established and you become more settled. Adonai makes you stand upright. You know this is the best possible state for your life.

In your love for God, you make vows to Him. You promise to do or give whatever he asks. Because your faith is stable and sure, you know you will fulfill what you promised, for you rely on God to give you the strength and fortitude to keep your vows.

Sometimes the Lord may ask you to move from one place to another, He will tell you to get up from where you have been abiding and to depart to another land or country. As you rouse yourself to go, God will make your way clearer. When you proceed in obedience, following the Lord's direction, you will succeed.

Perhaps you are away from your home and family. It could be that He will instruct you to return. He may even take you back to your starting point and birth place. If He asks this of you, you should be assured that there is deliverance, recovery, and refreshment in that place for you. He will restore what was lost and reverse curses. It is a place where you will feed and rejoice.

1-24-06 Philippians 1:10

Philippians 1:10 (KJ21)
that ye may approve things that are excellent, and that ye may be sincere and without offense until the Day of Christ,

Philippians 1:10 (NAS)
so that you may approve the things that are excellent, in order to be sincere and blameless until the day of Christ;

Philippians 1:10 (NIVUS)
so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ,

Philippians 1:10 (NLT)
For I want you to understand what really matters, so that you may live pure and blameless lives until Christ returns.

From the time you are born until the time that you die, you are given opportunities to choose the right way or the wrong one. You have tests and examinations that prove and try you. Through these you begin to learn and discern what is acceptable and approved in God's sight. In these trials you are shown the more excellent and valuable way for you to go. You discern what will bear fruit in your life and what will not. You find the road that will carry you to a better place, a place that will surpass all of your expectations.

As you encounter these testing times, you will begin to grow, even as a flower that is touched by sunlight grows. You will begin to stand and soon, as the flower, you will come into your full bloom. These tests will show that you are genuine, pure, and sincere. They can also prove if you should be condemned and punished or esteemed and ordained. Therefore, always strive to do as Adonai wants.

In this striving, do not let yourself be offensive, for offense will lead you into sin. Instead be inoffensive and faultless. You should not strike out at others, nor should you cause them to stub their toes or trip up. You should endeavor to sit at the feet of Jesus Christ, God's Anointed One. There His gentleness will permeate you, so that you will not give offense. Yeshua, the Messiah (Jesus Christ, your Lord), furnishes you withh all that you need to shine His light in the world.

1-23-06 Psalms 17:15

Psalms 17:15 (KJ21)
As for me, I will behold Thy face in righteousness; I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with Thy likeness.

Psalms 17:15 (NAS)
As for me, I shall behold Thy face in righteousness; I will be satisfied with Thy likeness when I awake.

Psalms 17:15 (NIVUS)
And I— in righteousness I will see your face; when I awake, I will be satisfied with seeing your likeness.

Psalms 17:15 (NLT)
But because I have done what is right, I will see you. When I awake, I will be fully satisfied, for I will see you face to face.

There is nothing like seeing the face of someone you love, especially if you have been away from that person for a time. When you truly love another, you can think of nothing that will give you more joy than spending time with your loved one. Therefore, if you truly love the Lord God, then you should look forward to the times that you will get to spend with Him. When you behold His face, being in His presence, sometimes you may even feel ecstasy for you know that He has made your life right again. You have received His justice, deliverance, and victory.

When you awake from sleep, the first thing you desire is to be with Him again. In His presence you find satisfaction and fulfillment. The One who redeemed you has enriched and prospered you. He has provided for you, so that you have excess. Through His covenant you have received complete salvation and that makes you love Him more.

1-22-06 2 Chronicles 33:12

2 Chronicles 33:12 (KJ21)
And when he was in affliction, he besought the LORD his God, and humbled himself greatly before the God of his fathers,

2 Chronicles 33:12 (NAS)
And when he was in distress, he entreated the LORD his God and humbled himself greatly before the God of his fathers.

2 Chronicles 33:12 (NIVUS)
In his distress he sought the favor of the LORD his God and humbled himself greatly before the God of his fathers.

2 Chronicles 33:12 (NLT)
But while in deep distress, Manasseh sought the LORD his God and cried out humbly to the God of his ancestors.

Have you ever been in a situation in which you did not know what to do or in which direction to turn? Maybe you feel distressed and tied up in knots. The weight of the world seems to be pressing hard on you. Others may be hostile towards you; they harass and vex you at every turn.

Now is the time for you to admit that you are weak and pray and entreat Jehovah, the Lord God, to come to your help. You are tired, wounded, sick, and sore and you know you can do nothing to help yourself. Therefore, humble yourself and bow low before the one True God. When you put yourself in subjection to Him. your enemies will not subdue you. Like your fathers before you, you will discover that the greater your fear and humility before Adonai, the Most High God, the greater will be the abundance, power, and might that He will give you.