4-8-06 1 Corinthians 1:8

1 Corinthians 1:8 (KJ21)
He shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the Day of our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Corinthians 1:8 (NAS)
who shall also confirm you to the end, blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Corinthians 1:8 (NIVUS)
He will keep you strong to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Corinthians 1:8 (NLT)
He will keep you strong right up to the end, and he will keep you free from all blame on the great day when our Lord Jesus Christ returns.

Do you have weaknesses that seem impossible to overcome? Perhaps when you look at those weak areas, you feel condemned, because you know you are not measuring up. You must realize that it is not the Lord Jesus but Satan, the accuser of the brethren, who is condemning you. Jehovah the Lord understands your weaknesses and promises to strengthen you, if you will put your trust in Him. God's goal for your life is to establish and make you firm. As you walk, Adonai wants your steps to be stable and sure. And He will confirm you as His own child until the very end and for eternity.

Even though the enemy does try to accuse you of error, wrong doing, and sin, you are blameless through the blood of Yeshua the Messiah. No charge can be brought against you, for you are now a new creation in Christ Jesus. On the day the Lord returns to earth to set up His Kingdom, He will call you by name, declaring that you are His own. In Him you escape the punishment and eternal death that sin produces. Jesus Christ, the Anointed of God, is your Lord and Master: you belong to Him now and forever.

4-7-06 Acts 14:22

Acts 14:22 (KJ21)
confirming the souls of the disciples and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the Kingdom of God.

Acts 14:22 (NAS)
strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to continue in the faith, and saying, "Through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God."

Acts 14:22 (NIVUS)
strengthening the disciples and encouraging them to remain true to the faith. "We must go through many hardships to enter the kingdom of God," they said.

Acts 14:22 (NLT)
where they strengthened the believers. They encouraged them to continue in the faith, reminding them that they must enter into the Kingdom of God through many tribulations.

Do you remember when you first met the Lord Jesus Christ? Do you remember how excited you were? At that time you knew that you had found the best for your life and you "knew" that you would never turn back to your old ways. As time went on, the daily routine and pressure began to wear on you and you began to lose your first zeal and love of knowing the Lord.

Yeshua your Messiah knew that you would need help. He, therefore, established His Church, a community of believers where you could find strength and become more firm in your faith. Committing yourself to the Lord and to His church enables you to become stable, set fast, and fixed. There you are kept intact and can stand unharmed. The Church is a place where you can escape from worldly pressures and find safety. It is also the place where you are prepared to fight the good fight of faith. You are trained to be a disciple; you begin to practice your faith.

As you have been strengthened and comforted, you now desire to help others to be established. You should exhort, instruct, and comfort your brothers and sisters in Christ the Lord. Let your life be an encouragement and consolation to others. Help them to continue and persevere in their faith and belief.

It is necessary that younger believers understand that they will face tribulations, pressure, and distress. Troubles may press them hard; they may feel afflicted, broken, and wounded. However, they should also see that these things will not keep them from entering into the Kingdom of God. As they see you holding fast to your confession of the Lord, they too will also continue in their faith.

4-6-06 Psalms 71:16

Psalms 71:16 (KJ21)
I will go in the strength of the Lord GOD; I will make mention of Thy righteousness, even of Thine only.

Psalms 71:16 (NAS)
I will come with the mighty deeds of the Lord GOD; I will make mention of Thy righteousness, Thine alone.

Psalms 71:16 (NIVUS)
I will come and proclaim your mighty acts, O Sovereign LORD; I will proclaim your righteousness, yours alone.

Psalms 71:16 (NLT)
I will praise your mighty deeds, O Sovereign LORD. I will tell everyone that you alone are just and good.

As a leader you come and go before many people, who watch you closely. They want to know if they can attain to your standard of faith. They look to see how you will react when you come upon an enemy. Will you cower in fear or will you draw upon the strength of Adonai, the Almighty God?

Those who observe do not realize that you have made it a practice of looking to the Lord for help. You, however, know that it is only His might that keeps you brave and valorous. Through the Lord your God, you become powerful enough to prevail against any foe, for you are a confirmed partner in His covenant. You know that all, that Jehovah is and has, belongs to you as well. He is your Lord and Master who superintends over all of your affairs.

You, therefore, are quick to remind others of all of the righteous acts of the Lord God. You always call to mind His justice and His truth. You record how He has saved and delivered you. Your life is a memorial of how He prospers someone who has put their trust in Him.

4-5-06 Job 23:12

Job 23:12 (KJ21)
Neither have I gone back from the commandment of His lips; I have esteemed the words of His mouth more than my necessary food.

Job 23:12 (NAS)
I have not departed from the command of His lips; I have treasured the words of His mouth more than my necessary food.

Job 23:12 (NIVUS)
I have not departed from the commands of his lips; I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my daily bread.

Job 23:12 (NLT)
I have not departed from his commands but have treasured his word in my heart.

You know there are things that you cannot live without. Water, oxygen, and food are all necessary to sustain your physical life. There is something else, however, that you need for your total well being and that is the Word of God.

It is important that you determine to never depart from the commandments of the Lord. No matter how you feel, you should never remove them from before your eyes. You should let Adonai's wishes and desires take charge, for in them you find wisdom. Every thing that Almighty God says sweeps away and destroys the works of the enemy in your life. In the end Satan will be wind swept and barren.

Jehovah's word is a treasure that God has stored up for you. In it you will make many hidden discoveries. You, therefore, should esteem and honor that word. Every utterance and promise that comes from the Lord's mouth set limits and boundaries for you. Engrave them on your heart and mind, for they will govern you well.

4-4-06 Jeremiah 51:10

Jeremiah 51:10 (KJ21)
The LORD hath brought forth our righteousness; come, and let us declare in Zion the work of the LORD our God.

Jeremiah 51:10 (NAS)
The LORD has brought about our vindication; Come and let us recount in Zion The work of the LORD our God!

Jeremiah 51:10 (NIVUS)
The LORD has vindicated us; come, let us tell in Zion what the LORD our God has done.

Jeremiah 51:10 (NLT)
The LORD has vindicated us. Come, let us announce in Jerusalem everything the LORD our God has done.

The Lord Jehovah always does things with purpose and to get a desired result. His ways are not haphazard or random. Even before the foundation of the earth, He knew that you would need help. He, therefore, formed a plan to bring you into a state of righteousness. He brought you out of the darkness of sin that engulfed you. He showed you His merciful justice in shedding His very own blood for your salvation and deliverance. Now you have abundance and prosperity.

Therefore, it is time for you to purpose in your heart to recount and relate everything that Almighty God has done for you. Count each and every blessing that you have seen in your life and declare it to all that you see. When you do this, you are actually unsheathing a sword against the enemy. As a scribe or secretary, you should also write down these wonderful acts. Those who dwell in a dry, parched place need to hear or read these good words; they need to know that they can be blessed and prospered just like you. They need the same salvation and deliverance. So continue to speak of these great and marvelous deeds, for they will bring life and that more abundantly.

4-3-06 Exodus 34:6

Exodus 34:6 (KJ21)
And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, "The LORD, the LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,

Exodus 34:6 (NAS)
Then the LORD passed by in front of him and proclaimed, "The LORD, the LORD God, compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in lovingkindness and truth;

Exodus 34:6 (NIVUS)
And he passed in front of Moses, proclaiming, "The LORD, the LORD, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness,

Exodus 34:6 (NLT)
He passed in front of Moses and said, "I am the LORD, I am the LORD, the merciful and gracious God. I am slow to anger and rich in unfailing love and faithfulness.

You probably have a good idea of who you are. You know your strengths and weaknesses. If someone asked you for a description, you could give an apt reply. Likewise Jehovah the Lord has no problem in declaring who He is.

At one point Moses asked to see the glory of the Lord. Jehovah complied and passed before his face. When He did this, He proclaimed that the Lord God is compassionate and merciful. He has tender affection for and loves His people deeply. He is gracious and considerate. He shows favor and pity to those whom He loves.

Another thing that the Lord called out was that He is patient and slow to anger. Since He is faithful to His word and His character, He is abundant in goodness and kindness. Mercy flows from Him like water. What the Lord says is sure and reliable. You receive true ethics and knowledge from God and His word.

4-2-04 Isaiah 12:4

Isaiah 12:4 (KJ21)
and in that day shall ye say: "Praise the LORD! Call upon His name! Declare His doings among the people; make mention that His name is exalted.

Isaiah 12:4 (NAS)
And in that day you will say, "Give thanks to the LORD, call on His name. Make known His deeds among the peoples; Make them remember that His name is exalted.

Isaiah 12:4 (NIVUS)
In that day you will say: "Give thanks to the LORD, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done, and proclaim that his name is exalted.

Isaiah 12:4 (NLT)
In that wonderful day you will sing: "Thank the LORD! Praise his name! Tell the world what he has done. Oh, how mighty he is!

Do you have faith in God? If you do, then you should be speaking about Him. You should tell about what He means to you and what He has done for you. You should even boast of Jehovah and His acts; show that you are proud to have Him as your Lord and Master. Give thanks and praise His name! Stretch out your hands towards heaven in supplication and surrender, for Jehovah is the Lord and God who remains and abides forever.

Your faith gives you access to Adonai, the Most High; you, therefore, can call out to Him for help. Invite His presence into your life, for you are God's chosen one. The reputation, fame, and glory of the Almighty are at your disposal. He has extended compassion to you and through His name; you are ordained and appointed, fixed and established.

You have come to know the deeds of God. You perceive that even if what God does appears severe, He does not practice wantonness or evil. He will not make a fool of you or abuse you. You should reveal Adonai's doings among people and nations. Declare His light to those whose sight has become dim and dark. Remind people to call upon His name and to exalt Him, for He is high and lifted up. As you do this, God will lift you up and set you safely and securely away from your enemies. Like the One you worship, you will be inaccessible in a prosperous place.