3-4-06 Psalms 119:50

Psalms 119:50 (KJ21)
This is my comfort in my affliction, for Thy word hath quickened me.

Psalms 119:50 (NAS)
This is my comfort in my affliction, That Thy word has revived me.

Psalms 119:50 (NIVUS)
My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life.

Psalms 119:50 (NLT)
Your promise revives me; it comforts me in all my troubles.

Are you believing Adonai to fulfill a certain promise to you? Does it seem as if it is taking a very long time to see the manifestation? Are you growing weary and sad in the waiting? If any of these are true for you, then instead of giving up, you need to go deeper into the Word of God.

Perhaps your heart is grieved and you have many regrets. You feel afflicted with misery and poverty. You are oppressed, depressed, and downcast. You even walk stooped and bowed down. You think you have been mishandled and humiliated and you are weak.

Now is the time to let the word of God comfort and console you. In His compassion for you, the Lord will command His promises to come to pass. What He intends for you is what you will have. His Word will revive and quicken you. It will save you from discouragement, faintness, and death. The Lord Most High will restore and refresh you; you will begin to flourish and grow once more. Your life will be restored and sustained as you continue to trust in God's word.

3-3-06 Acts 9:31

Acts 9:31 (KJ21)
Then the churches throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria had rest and were edified, and, walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, were multiplied.

Acts 9:31 (NAS)
So the church throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria enjoyed peace, being built up; and, going on in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it continued to increase.

Acts 9:31 (NIVUS)
Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace. It was strengthened; and encouraged by the Holy Spirit; it grew in numbers, living in the fear of the Lord.

Acts 9:31 (NLT)
The church then had peace throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria, and it grew in strength and numbers. The believers were walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit.

Life can get stressful and you may feel like you are surrounded by anger and rage. During these times, it is important to turn to Adonai and His Church, for the Lord has given His Church peace. As you gather together with other believers, you will find yourself becoming tranquil. Instead of the rage and havoc of war, you will have harmony and security. As you put your trust in the Almighty, He will fill your life with prosperity and surround you with safety. His salvation is the way that leads to peace and rest. And through Yeshua, His Son, you possess that salvation.

You now know that the Lord God is your guardian and He shall be praised. As you lift up your worship to the Most High, you are built up and edified. You are continually growing in grace and blessedness. Wisdom, holiness, and virtue characterize your life. You have entered into a journey and are continuing in the fear of the Lord. You reverence the Messiah and follow closely in His footsteps.

The Holy Spirit of God comforts and encourages you in your walk. He speaks words of refreshment and consolation to you. He will never stop doing this, but will multiply and increase those words. He is always calling you to come nearer to His side In His exhortation and instruction; you receive great strength and peace.

3-2-06 Psalms 117:2

Psalms 117:2 (KJ21)
For His merciful kindness is great toward us, and the truth of the LORD endureth for ever. Praise ye the LORD!

Psalms 117:2 (NAS)
For His lovingkindness is great toward us, And the truth of the LORD is everlasting. Praise the LORD!

Psalms 117:2 (NIVUS)
For great is his love toward us, and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever. Praise the LORD.

Psalms 117:2 (NLT)
For he loves us with unfailing love; the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever. Praise the LORD!

Honesty and morality used to be the fabric from which the American society was made. In former years, a man's word was almost as good as a written contract. Both were binding in any court of law. However, as our society has deteriorated, the word of man is no longer a valid binding thing. Many no longer consider honesty and truth viable commodities.

In the Lord Jehovah's economy, truth is the mainstay. Without the truth of God, the universe as we know it, would come apart. It is Adonai's stability and faithfulness to His word that keeps you, whether you acknowledge that fact or not. He is the One who keeps things firm, permanent, and quiet; without God's interaction with you and the world, chaos would reign. You can put your trust in the Truth, for it is steadfast and sure. It will last throughout eternity, as will you if you believe in Yeshua, who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.

One aspect of Adonai, the Almighty's Truth is that He is full of kindness and goodness. These are great and strong characteristics of El-Shaddai, the One True God. It is His mercy and favor in your life that prevails against those who desire to reprove and shame you. His goodness and mercy will make you stronger than your enemies and valiant in battle. His love and adoration for you urges Him to bless and benefit you abundantly. There is little greater than the goodness of God.

This is why He is worthy of praise. Therefore, celebrate and boast of Jehovah, who loves you exceedingly. Make a public show, rave and act foolish in your thanks and praises. Then you will shine with the glory of God and He will give you light!

3-1-06 Isaiah 54:8

Isaiah 54:8 (KJ21)
In a little wrath I hid My face from thee for a moment, but with everlasting kindness will I have mercy on thee, saith the LORD thy Redeemer.

Isaiah 54:8 (NAS)
In an outburst of anger I hid My face from you for a moment; But with everlasting lovingkindness I will have compassion on you," Says the LORD your Redeemer.

Isaiah 54:8 (NIVUS)
In a surge of anger I hid my face from you for a moment, but with everlasting kindness I will have compassion on you," says the LORD your Redeemer.

Isaiah 54:8 (NLT)
In a moment of anger I turned my face away for a little while. But with everlasting love I will have compassion on you," says the LORD, your Redeemer.

Have you ever met someone who does not anger easily? This person is easy going the majority of the time, but even the most easy-going person has a breaking point. When he reaches his limit, he will explode, in anger which surprises and frightens those who know him best.

Jehovah, the Lord God, is long suffering in this way. However, it is possible to push Him to the limit as well. Then He will burst out in anger for a little while. In this rush and overflow, the Lord cleanses and washes away the sin that stirred up His wrath. It may seem that He has hidden His face, that He is absent and no longer close. It is important to remember that His anger will only last an instant, as short as a wink of the eye.

Adonai, the Almighty God, is merciful. He wants to be kind to you throughout eternity. The beauty of God is in His kindness, mercy, and love; He always wants you to see that side of Him. He loves you and in His fondness for you, He shows His compassion. He has said that He will have mercy on you; this is a word you can trust, for the Lord is always faithful to His word.

To spare you from His wrath, Adonai sent His Son Yeshua to sacrifice Himself. He bore His Father's wrath, so that you could see His love and mercy. He bought you back from the kingdom of sin and darkness, paying the price of His own shed blood. He is now your Avenger, Deliverer, and Redeemer, who purchased and ransomed you. He has made you His next of kin.

2-28-06 2 Samuel 9:7

2 Samuel 9:7 (KJ21)
And David said unto him, "Fear not; for I will surely show thee kindness for Jonathan thy father’s sake, and will restore thee all the land of Saul thy father; and thou shalt eat bread at my table continually."

2 Samuel 9:7 (NAS)
And David said to him, "Do not fear, for I will surely show kindness to you for the sake of your father Jonathan, and will restore to you all the land of your grandfather Saul; and you shall eat at my table regularly."

2 Samuel 9:7 (NIVUS)
"Don’t be afraid," David said to him, "for I will surely show you kindness for the sake of your father Jonathan. I will restore to you all the land that belonged to your grandfather Saul, and you will always eat at my table."

2 Samuel 9:7 (NLT)
But David said, "Don’t be afraid! I’ve asked you to come so that I can be kind to you because of my vow to your father, Jonathan. I will give you all the land that once belonged to your grandfather Saul, and you may live here with me at the palace!"

In the American society, people have little concept of what the word covenant means. Some ancient societies and even some from today were and are built on covenants. When two people, two tribes, or two nations enter into a covenant, they are making a contract with each other, in which they vow to always take care of their covenant partners. Through the shedding of blood--either their own or the sacrifice of an animal--these partners commit everything they have to each other and to their future generations. In essence, each contracting party says "What is mine is yours."

In ancient Israel, King David made a covenant with Jonathan, King Saul's son. Even though Saul and David were bitter enemies, David loved Jonathan like a brother, a blood brother. David and Jonathan were in covenant together. After Jonathan and Saul were killed in battle and after David became King, David remembered his covenant with Jonathan. He wanted to bless Jonathan's descendants, so he searched and found one son who was still alive. David, therefore, brought the young man into his home and his family to live as his son.

Jesus, the King of kings, has ratified a covenant with His own blood, a covenant in which He longs for you to participate. He desires to bring you into His house, so that He can take care of you. He does not want you to be afraid to be with Him. He wants to pour out His kindness, favor, and mercy on you. He never wants to reproach nor put you to shame. Even though you are inferior to Almighty God, He wants to bend down to be gracious to you,

Perhaps you have desired a fresh start. Through the shed blood of Yeshua, the Messiah, you can have a new beginning. The Lord God will build you up again; He will feed you abundantly and make you rejoice. He will relieve you of the pressure of sin; you will be refreshed and restored. And God will reward you with a land of your own.

You need never fear going hungry, for the Lord your God will provide enough for you to freely eat. However, He wants you to dine on your bread and meat at His table, which is spread with plenty. You will have a constant and regular supply. All that you need to do is to agree to the covenant that Adonai has already established through His Son. When you do this, you will be continually

2-27-06 2 Samuel 2:6

2 Samuel 2:6 (KJ21)
And now the LORD show kindness and truth unto you; and I also will requite you this kindness, because ye have done this thing.

2 Samuel 2:6 (NAS)
And now may the LORD show lovingkindness and truth to you; and I also will show this goodness to you, because you have done this thing.

2 Samuel 2:6 (NIVUS)
May the LORD now show you kindness and faithfulness, and I too will show you the same favor because you have done this.

2 Samuel 2:6 (NLT)
May the LORD be loyal to you in return and reward you with his unfailing love! And I, too, will reward you for what you have done.

Hopefully in your life, you have encountered some people who have treated you well. When you think of them, you do so with warmth and fondness. Goodness and kindness seem to generate more goodness and kindness. Perhaps this is one reason that the Lord Jehovah admonishes us to never repay evil for evil, but instead to bless our enemies.

Adonai deliberately puts people in your life to bless you. When He makes preparation for you, He always provides whatever you need that will help you to produce; this includes your friends, family, and acquaintances who stand with you in good times and bad. These are only a few avenues that the Lord Almighty uses to show you His faithfulness, kindness, goodness, and mercy.

The Most High has also given you His Word: in it you find all the firmness, faithfulness, and truth that you could ever need. The Lord Jehovah always keeps His word; you know He is sure and reliable.
In Him you have stability and support Therefore, stand firm in your trust and belief. God is for you and not against you.

Because He has shown you His goodness and kindness, you desire to please Him. One important way that you can do this is to bestow the same goodness and kindness on others. You have freely received and now you can freely give. You treat others as though they are the most excellent and valuable treasures in your life. Those around you find this agreeable and pleasant. They, therefore, deal with you in the same way.

So you are blessed of the Lord and blessed by people when you act like your Creator!

2-26-06 1 Samuel 2:3

1 Samuel 2:3 (KJ21)
Talk no more so exceeding proudly; let not arrogance come out of your mouth; for the LORD is a God of knowledge, and by Him actions are weighed.

1 Samuel 2:3 (NAS)
Boast no more so very proudly, Do not let arrogance come out of your mouth; For the LORD is a God of knowledge, And with Him actions are weighed.

1 Samuel 2:3 (NIVUS)
Do not keep talking so proudly or let your mouth speak such arrogance, for the LORD is a God who knows, and by him deeds are weighed.

1 Samuel 2:3 (NLT)
Stop acting so proud and haughty! Don’t speak with such arrogance! The LORD is a God who knows your deeds; and he will judge you for what you have done.

It is easy to exalt yourself, for pride and arrogance reside in man's sinful nature. Like Satan before, you can start to speak highly of whom you are and what you do. In saying that you are great, you actually greatly transgress. You may carry yourself in a lofty manner and have a haughty attitude. You think you are advancing, but you are just growing old.

However, it is important that you do not let any arrogant or proud words come out of your mouth. Do not deliver any exalted speeches, for they can shatter and dash others to pieces. Instead let your words be ones that exalt the Lord Jehovah.

The Most High God knows everything that you say and judges your words by His Word. He perceives your deeds and practices. If you act ruthlessly and abusively towards others, you only prove yourself to be a fool. And the Lord will deal with you severely. He will measure and weigh each and every word and action. He will test and prove you; then in His grace and mercy, He will adjust you to His standard. You will come into perfect balance.