5-27-06 Psalms 1:1

Psalms1:1 (KJ21)
Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful;

Psalms1:1 (NLT)
Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with scoffers.

Psalms1:1 (NAS)
How blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, Nor stand in the path of sinners, Nor sit in the seat of scoffers!

Psalms1:1 (NIVUS)
Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers.

Most people would like to better their lots in life, but sometimes they use the wrong ways and means to do so. The pursuit of happiness may be an inalienable right, but there is a correct way to pursue it.

In order to walk straight, advance and make progress, you should pay attention to what God's word tells you. The Lord encourages you to not seek the counsel, advice, and purposes of those who are wicked and criminal. These weak, frail men are hostile to the Almighty and stand guilty before Him. Through their actions and words they have condemned themselves and are guilty of punishment. Their paths are crooked and if you walk with them, you will never go straight.

You should not stand in attendance with sinners and the unclean, for you will soon stop moving forward. Your habits will begin to reflect those with whom you are standing and your moral character will become forfeit. You will bear loss and miss your goal.

Do not sit or dwell with those who are scornful and arrogant. They boast of and have inflated ideas of themselves and mock and deride the things of God. You will not be happy, blessed, or prosperous in the presence of these ungodly ones.

5-26-06 Psalms 44:3

Psalms 44:3 (KJV)
For they got not the land in possession by their own sword, neither did their own arm save them, but by Thy right hand and Thine arm and the light of Thy countenance, because Thou hadst favor unto them.

Psalms 44:3 (NAS)
For by their own sword they did not possess the land; And their own arm did not save them; But Thy right hand, and Thine arm, and the light of Thy presence, For Thou didst favor them.

Psalms 44:3 (NIVUS)
It was not by their sword that they won the land, nor did their arm bring them victory; it was your right hand, your arm, and the light of your face, for you loved them.

Psalms 44:3 (NLT)
They did not conquer the land with their swords; it was not their own strength that gave them victory. It was by your mighty power that they succeeded; it was because you favored them and smiled on them

Trying to obtain in your own strength and might anything that the Lord God promises you is a useless task. If you attack your enemies with your own sword that you wield with your own hands you may be able to seize and possess the land; however, you will perpetually be fighting to maintain your victory. You will have no rest; for your adversaries will constantly come back to dispossess you and bring you to ruin. With the constant fighting, the strength of your arms will be dried up and you will come to poverty. Your salvation and deliverance will be fleeting.

However, if you rely on Jehovah's right hand and the strength of His arm, your victory will be sure and you will not be disappointed. He will cause you to sow seed in the land that He gives you. And that seed will grow and produce an abundant yield. Yeshua will turn His face towards you, letting the light of His glory rest upon you. You will enjoy His presence and He will illuminate your path. He takes great pleasure in you and surrounds you with His favor. Because He delights in and accepts you, you have continual victory

5-25-06 Isaiah 59:17

Isaiah 59:17 (KJ21)
For He put on righteousness as a breastplate, and a helmet of salvation upon His head; and he put on the garments of vengeance for clothing, and was clad with zeal as a cloak.

Isaiah 59:17 (NAS)
And He put on righteousness like a breastplate, And a helmet of salvation on His head; And He put on garments of vengeance for clothing, And wrapped Himself with zeal as a mantle.

Isaiah 59:17 (NIVUS)
He put on righteousness as his breastplate, and the helmet of salvation on his head; he put on the garments of vengeance and wrapped himself in zeal as in a cloak.

Isaiah 59:17 (NLT)
He put on righteousness as his body armor and placed the helmet of salvation on his head. He clothed himself with the robes of vengeance and godly fury.

Being clothed is a concept that began with the Lord Most High. He dresses Himself in justice and righteousness; He is arrayed in prosperity and salvation. These are all parts of His armor and weaponry which He uses to loose and set you free. On His head, Adonai wears a helmet of deliverance, welfare and victory.

When the Almighty God has fully clothed Himself, He does so to wreak vengeance upon His enemies. He seeks to punish those who have acted with treachery and deceit. Because they are faithless, they are offensive in His sight.

Jehovah the Lord has wrapped and enveloped Himself with the zeal to avenge His chosen ones, for His adversaries have provoked Him to jealousy. Their transgressions and trespasses against you have aroused God's anger and wrath

5-24-06 Numbers 16:26

Numbers 16:26 (KJ21)
And he spoke unto the congregation, saying, "Depart, I pray you, from the tents of these wicked men, and touch nothing of theirs, lest ye be consumed in all their sins."

Numbers 16:26 (NAS)
and he spoke to the congregation, saying, "Depart now from the tents of these wicked men, and touch nothing that belongs to them, lest you be swept away in all their sin."

Numbers 16:26 (NIVUS)
He warned the assembly, "Move back from the tents of these wicked men! Do not touch anything belonging to them, or you will be swept away because of all their sins."

Numbers 16:26 (NLT)
"Quick!" he told the people. "Get away from the tents of these wicked men, and don’t touch anything that belongs to them. If you do, you will be destroyed for their sins."

Adonai, the Most High, speaks directly to His family, those of His congregation and people. He commands and promises so that you can be an accurate witness of His name. He wants your life to be a testimony; it should duplicate and repeat His word. Some of God's charges to you may be challenging, but He still requires you to listen and to obey,

One of the things that the Almighty requires is that you not dwell with wicked and ungodly people. You should not pitch your tent with those who violate God's laws and act immorally. You should withdraw and depart from those that are clearly and conspicuously trouble makers. Do not let your hand reach towards or touch anything wrong. You should not join yourself with those who are already condemned.

Sin can be enticing and if you allow yourself to draw near to it, it will eventually consume and destroy you. It easily increases, to your ruin. When you heap up offenses, you bring condemnation and punishment on your life. Therefore, you should stay as far away from sin as possible; in this way you will live forever and not perish.

5-23-06 Ecclesiastes 9:8

Ecclesiastes 9:8 (KJ21)
Let thy garments be always white, and let thy head lack no ointment.

Ecclesiastes 9:8 (NAS)
Let your clothes be white all the time, and let not oil be lacking on your head.

Ecclesiastes 9:8 (NIVUS)
Always be clothed in white, and always anoint your head with oil.

Ecclesiastes 9:8 (NLT)
Wear fine clothes, with a dash of cologne!

As a believer in Yeshua, the Messiah, you must not act treacherously not deceitfully. You should strive not to offend in anyway. Instead you should always put on purity and your garments should be white.

Jehovah, the Lord your God, does not want you to lack or have any needs. In Him you will not diminish nor decrease. Instead He will anoint your head with oil and fatness, so that you are always fruitful. When you need healing, He supplies medication and unguents to restore you. He has made you a chief; the choicest and best of men. He will take you to the highest summit and you shall rule over a division and company. He has made your life fragrant.

5-22-06 Proverbs 24:21

Proverbs 24:21 (KJ21)
My son, fear thou the LORD and the king, and mingle not with them that are given to change;

Proverbs 24:21 (NAS)
My son, fear the LORD and the king; Do not associate with those who are given to change;

Proverbs 24:21 (NIVUS)
Fear the LORD and the king, my son, and do not join with the rebellious,

Proverbs 24:21 (NLT)
My child, fear the LORD and the king, and don’t associate with rebels.

In order to build God's Kingdom, you must first fear and revere Jehovah the Lord. As a son honors and respects his father, so you must honor and respect the Almighty. When you stand in awe of Him, Adonai will establish you, so that you can continue in His will.

Not only does the Most High deserve your honor, so also does the king. You should show respect to those who have ruler-ship and authority over you, for the Lord has set them up to reign. Take heed to the counsel and advice of those who rank above you; consider all that they have to say.

In your walk before and with the Lord, you should not pledge yourself to weak men, who are subject to change. These are engaged in altering God's commands to suit themselves. If you allow yourself to become surety for these unstable men, you will find yourself on shaky ground. Instead you should fellowship with Yahweh and His children, for with them you share in the Truth.

5-21-06 Malachi 3:6

Malachi 3:6 (KJ21)
For I am the LORD, I change not. Therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.

Malachi 3:6 (NAS)
For I, the LORD, do not change; therefore you, O sons of Jacob, are not consumed.

Malachi 3:6 (NIVUS)
I the LORD do not change. So you, O descendants of Jacob, are not destroyed.

Malachi 3:6 (NLT)
I am the LORD, and I do not change. That is why you descendants of Jacob are not already completely destroyed.

Is your life in a state of transition? Maybe you have recently found out that your company is down-sizing and you are not sure if you will still have a job. Perhaps you have received some bad news about your health. It could be that a close relative or friend has a terminal illness. Maybe you a going through a divorce or perhaps a new marriage is in your future. Life is always changing and sometimes nothing seems stable or sure.

If you need stability and security, there is only one place that you can go. Jehovah, the One True God, does not change. What He was in the past, He will be in the present and future. He will not disguise Himself, so that you do not recognize Him. He always remains the same.

Yahweh, the Most High God, is merciful, faithful, and kind. As His child, you know He will not consume you in His anger. He will never fail you. He will support and uphold you, until you accomplish and finish your course. He will not plot against you nor cause you to waste away. You will not be used up, spent, and destroyed, when you put your trust in Jehovah the Lord. Instead He will complete and fulfill you.