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8-3-06 Psalms 9:8

Psalms 9:8 (KJ21)
And He shall judge the world with righteousness; He shall minister judgment to the people in uprightness.

Psalms 9:8 (NAS)
And He will judge the world in righteousness; He will execute judgment for the peoples with equity.

Psalms 9:8 (NIVUS)
He will judge the world in righteousness; he will govern the peoples with justice.

Psalms 9:8 (NLT)
He will judge the world with justice and rule the nations with fairness.

Just driving across town today reveals how many people do not obey the laws of the land. Selfishness and increasing lawlessness is becoming normal. From the Garden of Eden men have been making laws or breaking laws for themselves.

However, there is only one absolute Law-maker and Judge. The Lord Jehovah is the One who judges with absolute Truth and governs with equity. Because there is no sin or unrighteousness in Him, you can trust His ruler-ship in your life. He vindicates those who need vindication and punishes those who are guilty.

If someone should enter into controversy with you, you should plead your case before the Most High. He is your attorney, but He is also your Judge. He has the power to condemn and punish, but He also has the power to save and acquit. You can be sure that His decisions are always right. He is the One who gives you deliverance, victory and prosperity. He is your Savior, Redeemer, Messiah, and King.

Therefore, when someone wants to quarrel and strive with you, let God contend with them. He is your Lord and Master and He will make everything smooth and level. He sets you on a straight and pleasing path. God approves of you and makes your life agreeable.

8-2-06 Psalms 9:6, 7

Psalms 9:6, 7 (KJ21)
O thou enemy, destructions are come to a perpetual end: and Thou hast destroyed their cities; their memorial is perished with them. But the LORD shall endure for ever; He hath prepared His throne for judgment.

Psalms 9:6, 7 (NAS)
The enemy has come to an end in perpetual ruins, And Thou hast uprooted the cities; The very memory of them has perished. But the LORD abides forever; He has established His throne for judgment,

Psalms 9:6, 7 (NIVUS)
Endless ruin has overtaken the enemy, you have uprooted their cities; even the memory of them has perished. The LORD reigns forever; he has established his throne for judgment.

Psalms 9:6, 7 (NLT)
My enemies have met their doom; their cities are perpetual ruins. Even the memory of their uprooted cities is lost. But the LORD reigns forever, executing judgment from his throne.

If you observe a bully, you will notice that he walks with a swagger and his language is coarse and harsh. He picks on those whom he perceives as weaker than he is. He believes he is invincible against them. However, he does not realize that "there is always a bigger fish."

Your enemy may be trying to bully you, thinking that he has the upper hand, but this way of thinking is flawed. He does not realize that soon he will find himself in a desolate place, where there is nothing but waste and decay. It is a place of drought and heat. This will be his perpetual end.

The cities in which your enemies lived will be pulled up by the roots. They will be destroyed and forsaken. No one will set up a memorial for them, for even their memory will perish. It will be as if they never existed.

The Lord Jehovah and those who belong to Him shall remain and continue for eternity. Because the Lord God always endures, so shall you. In this you can be confident. Adonai, the Most High God, has established His throne. From it, He renders proper judgment. He is faithful in dispensing justice. In this you can be confident.

8-1-06 Psalms 9:5

Psalms 9:5 (KJ21)
Thou hast rebuked the heathen, Thou hast destroyed the wicked; Thou hast blotted out their name for ever and ever.

Psalms 9:5 (NAS)
Thou hast rebuked the nations; Thou hast destroyed the wicked; Thou hast blotted out their name forever and ever.

Psalms 9:5 (NIVUS)
You have rebuked the nations and destroyed the wicked; you have blotted out their name for ever and ever.

Psalms 9:5 (NLT)
You have rebuked the nations and destroyed the wicked; you have wiped out their names forever.

You have probably heard it said that you do not want to get on the bad side of someone. This is especially true of the Lord God Almighty. Those peoples and nations who turn their backs on the Lord can expect to be chided, rebuked, and reproved by the Most High.

Those who are wicked and ungodly can look forward to an even more severe fate, for the Lord will break and destroy them. They have wandered away from the right path and are lost. For them there is no escape and no way to flee. They will be undone and perish. The Lord will even erase their names. Everything that points to their existence will be blotted out for eternity. They have no future for they will be utterly wiped away.

If you put your faith and trust in the Lord Jesus Christ and believe what He did for you on the cross, then your name will be written in the Lamb's book of life. It will not be blotted out, but will remain there eternally. Even though you once were lost, you have found the way of escape in the Lord. Instead of turning your back on the Almighty, you have fled to Him for refuge. You, therefore, will continually advance and prosper. Life and not death is your portion

7-31-06 Jeremiah 26:13

Jeremiah 26:13 (KJ21)
Therefore now amend your ways and your doings, and obey the voice of the LORD your God; and the LORD will repent of the evil that He hath pronounced against you.

Jeremiah 26:13 (NAS)
Now therefore amend your ways and your deeds, and obey the voice of the LORD your God; and the LORD will change His mind about the misfortune which He has pronounced against you.

Jeremiah 26:13 (NIVUS)
Now reform your ways and your actions and obey the LORD your God. Then the LORD will relent and not bring the disaster he has pronounced against you.

Jeremiah 26:13 (NLT)
But if you stop your sinning and begin to obey the LORD your God, he will cancel this disaster that he has announced against you.

Your life is a result now of the previous choices you have made. You have either chosen right things or you have gone the wrong way. If you continue choosing the same things, your life will continue in the same direction. If it is not the direction that you want to go, then you need to change your choices. What you choose today will affect tomorrow.

One of the most important decisions that you can make is to decide to live your life to please Jehovah, the Lord. This will make you rejoice and you will be glad. You will find that things will be well with you. Your road will become more pleasing, as you change your deeds and practices to line up with God's words. No longer will you deal severely with others; you will have no desire to make a fool of another person. You will not be ruthless or abusive. Instead you will do good and you will see and enjoy the beauty around you.

When you listen to and obey the voice of the Lord, He will not do you any evil. If He has spoken threats and warnings against you, He will repent and change His mind concerning you. He will extend comfort and compassion to you. He wants to converse with you as a friend and fulfill the promises He has made. Therefore, you should take an interest and be attentive to Adonai, the Most High God. You will not be disappointed if you do.

7-30-06 Psalms 9:3, 4

Psalms 9:3, 4 (KJ21)
When mine enemies are turned back, they shall fall and perish at Thy presence. For Thou hast maintained my right and my cause; Thou sittest on the throne judging right.

Psalms 9:3, 4 (NAS)
When my enemies turn back, They stumble and perish before Thee. For Thou hast maintained my just cause; Thou dost sit on the throne judging righteously.

Psalms 9:3, 4 (NIVUS)
My enemies turn back; they stumble and perish before you. For you have upheld my right and my cause; you have sat on your throne, judging righteously.

Psalms 9:3, 4 (NLT)
My enemies turn away in retreat; they are overthrown and destroyed before you. For you have judged in my favor; from your throne, you have judged with fairness.

There will be times when you are confronted with people who are hostile to you. They may even hate you and consider you an enemy. You, however, do not need to fear your foes, for you are a child of Almighty God. The Lord your God will make them retreat and turn back. He will break their lines of attack and they will be hindered. Instead of coming towards you, they will be forced backward.

Your adversaries' ankles will become weak and they will totter. As they falter and stumble, they will grow faint and will be easily overthrown. They will perish and be destroyed when they see the face of the God. They will not be able to escape from His anger. They will be undone and made void in the presence of the Lord.

You, as a child of the Most High, have rights and privileges that your enemies do not have. The Lord has bestowed many blessings on you. He appoints justice as your due. You have received a favorable verdict and have been declared not guilty. When you plead your cause before Him, God will perform what you ask and provide all that you need. As the Lord sits on His throne, judging between right and wrong, He will vindicate and avenge you. From the quiet of His secret place, God will defend you.