1-4-07 Psalms 14:7

Psalms 14:7 (KJ21)
Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! When the LORD bringeth back His people from captivity, Jacob shall rejoice and Israel shall be glad.

Psalms 14:7 (NAS)
Oh, that the salvation of Israel would come out of Zion! When the LORD restores His captive people, Jacob will rejoice, Israel will be glad.

Psalms 14:7 (NIVUS)
Oh, that salvation for Israel would come out of Zion! When the LORD restores the fortunes of his people, let Jacob rejoice and Israel be glad!

Psalms 14:7 (NLT)
Oh, that salvation would come from Mount Zion to rescue Israel! For when the LORD restores his people, Jacob will shout with joy, and Israel will rejoice.

Having just gone through the holiday season, you are well aware of the concept of giving gifts to those you love. You spend time, energy, and money looking for just the right one for each individual. Doesn't it please you when your gifts are received with joy and thankfulness?

Almighty God, your Father, has given you the greatest gift of all. Through the death of His Son, Jesus Christ, you have received salvation, deliverance, and victory. Health and prosperity are also included.

The Lord your Savior is also your defender, the One who rescues and preserves you. You are safe and free in the wide open area that He has provided for you. Jehovah the Lord has prevailed against your enemies and has lifted you up, so that you can occupy all of the land that He has ordained for you. He has willingly restored you. He will never withdraw Himself from you.

Now you are able to rule, for Adonai, the Most High God has given you the power of a prince in His Kingdom. In the dry and barren wildernesses of the world, you are conspicuous and eminent among men. You glitter with the splendor of God's truth and are strengthened through the confidence that you have in Him.

You once were a captive in exile, but God has brought you back to Himself. Your heart has been circumcised and you now are able to rejoice in the restoration and refreshment that you have received. Sometimes your emotions are so overwhelmed with the Lord's gift that you spin around in joy and cheer. Your whole countenance is bright with His great salvation.