2-17-07 Psalms 16:8

Psalms 16:8 (KJ21)
I have set the LORD always before me; because He is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.

Psalms 16:8 (NAS)
I have set the LORD continually before me; Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.

Psalms 16:8 (NIVUS)
I have set the LORD always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.

Psalms 16:8 (NLT)
I know the LORD is always with me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me.




When you watch someone walking on a tight rope or high wire at the circus, you will notice that the performer often carries a long pole. This is a very important tool, for it helps the one walking on that very small surface to adjust his weight and to bring him back into balance. The pole helps to keep the performer from falling.

You also need something to equalize and to help you counterbalance the negative forces that come against you. Jehovah the Lord is your balancing pole. He helps you to adjust and compose yourself in all situations. Only by His grace, will you behave in the proper manner. You should avail yourself of His power and strength as often as your need them. Through the Lord's intervention, you will continually learn to stretch, even if it is a sacrifice to do so.

However, no matter what you are facing, Adonai the Most High God will remain right beside you to strengthen and to make you firm. He will increase your dexterity, whether you are right or left-handed. As you trust in God's power and might, you will not waver, slip, or shake. You will never stray from your course, as long as you keep the Lord at your right hand. You will be ready for anything.

2-16-07 Psalms 16:7

Psalms 16:7 (KJ21)
I will bless the LORD who hath given me counsel; my inner self also instructs me in the night seasons.

Psalms 16:7 (NAS)
I will bless the LORD who has counseled me; Indeed, my mind instructs me in the night.

Psalms 16:7 (NIVUS)
I will praise the LORD, who counsels me; even at night my heart instructs me.

Psalms 16:7 (NLT)
I will bless the LORD who guides me; even at night my heart instructs me.

You are well aware how Jehovah the Lord God has blessed you, but are you also aware that you should try to bless God? How do you do that? One way is to kneel before Him in adoration. Your praises and expressions of thanks are also ways to bless Adonai, the Lord Most High. Whatever method you choose, it should be abundant and done with your whole heart. You may notice that the greater your praises the greater will be the blessings that you receive back from His hand.

There may be times in your life when you need advice and counsel. Instead of turning to a mere man, you should go to Almighty God first. As you consult with your divine Advocate, you will receive the guidance that you need. He will resolve your problems and give purpose to your steps once more.

At night, your mind may want to twist away from the Light and adversity may try to assault you from every side. Your thoughts may spiral around the same thoughts over and over and you feel you are on a winding stair that has no end. At these times, you should give the reins of your will into the Lord Jehovah's hand. He will instruct and chasten you. As you listen, His teaching will bring correction and reform. When you allow God to work on your behalf, He will complete and accomplish all that He has prepared for you. You have given Him the tools to remove everything wasteful from your life, so that you remain clean. You will not perish, but wholly reap all that God has set aside for you.

2-15-07 Psalms 16:6

Psalms 16:6 (KJ21)
The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage.

Psalms 16:6 (NAS)
The lines have fallen to me in pleasant places; Indeed, my heritage is beautiful to me.

Psalms 16:6 (NIVUS)
The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I have a delightful inheritance.

Psalms 16:6 (NLT)
The land you have given me is a pleasant land. What a wonderful inheritance!

Sometimes if you intend to buy a new house, you may need to have a survey done to determine exactly where your property line falls. If you are having a dispute with a neighbor over where your land ends and his begins, again a survey would help. It is important that you know what your boundaries are.

The Lord Jehovah has a measuring line which He uses to determine your inheritance. You are bound to Him, as His kinsman, and He has pledged a portion to you. Your property lines do not fall where you will perish or be lost, for you are accepted in the Beloved, Jesus Christ. He will not let you be overwhelmed or overthrown. You will not be smitten down, so that you perish or rot. Instead your lines lie in delightful, pleasant, and sweet places, where you continually see beauty.

The Lord your God has made you glisten with His glory and you appear fair to those who see you. He has given you a goodly inheritance, an estate that He welcomes you to possess. It is like a valley where winter snows fill the brooks and streams. In it are mine shafts in which Adonai, your God, has hidden treasures for you. Therefore, occupy your portion and give glory to the Most High God.

2-14-07 Psalms 16:5

Psalms 16:5 (KJ21)
The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup; Thou maintainest my lot.

Psalms 16:5 (NAS)
The LORD is the portion of my inheritance and my cup; Thou dost support my lot.

Psalms 16:5 (NIVUS)
LORD, you have assigned me my portion and my cup; you have made my lot secure.

Psalms 16:5 (NLT)
LORD, you alone are my inheritance, my cup of blessing. You guard all that is mine.

Have you ever desired something so much that would do just about anything to get it? Perhaps you saw a particular automobile and you were willing to work a second job to be able to afford it. Or maybe you pursued a relationship and nothing or no one could dissuade you from that path, for you desired that person's attentions more than anything else. Some things may be godly pursuits, while others are based merely in your flesh.

There is one thing, one relationship, that you should seek more than any other. You should desire Jehovah the Lord to be your lot and portion. You belong to Him and he belongs to you, as a husband and wife belong to each other. The Lord Jesus is the Bread of Life and He should be your daily ration. He has prepared and weighed out daily nourishment for you. He has laid up an inheritance for you and as you seek Him, you will receive all that He has dealt to you.

Adonai the Almighty God is the One who holds you together. He continually pours into your cup and provides a bag in which to deposit money for you. As He follows close to you, the Lord your God sustains you. Since He has helped you in the past, you can be confident that He will continually help you. He will even triple His efforts toward you, as you trust Him. The Most High God will gather you to Himself and dwell with you. He is your lodging place.

2-13-07 Psalms 16:4

Psalms 16: 4 (KJ21)
Their sorrows shall be multiplied, that hasten after another god; their drink offerings of blood will I not offer, nor take up their names upon my lips.

Psalms 16: 4 (NAS)
The sorrows of those who have bartered for another god will be multiplied; I shall not pour out their libations of blood, Nor shall I take their names upon my lips.

Psalms 16: 4 (NIVUS)
The sorrows of those will increase who run after other gods. I will not pour out their libations of blood or take up their names on my lips.

Psalms 16: 4 (NLT)
Those who chase after other gods will be filled with sorrow. I will not take part in their sacrifices or even speak the names of their gods.

In our western society, most people would not believe anyone here worships idols. That is probably true if you see an idol as something made of stone or wood. However, in its most elemental definition, an idol is something that takes the place of the Lord Most High. Using this meaning of the word, you can easily see that there are many idols that have been set up. Some people worship their careers, spending all of their time trying to get ahead. Some put their families or friends in God's place. Even the pursuit of happiness can become an idol, since leisure time is a premium commodity in our society.

If you have set up any of these idols or something similar in your life, Adonai the Lord says that you are following after strange gods. Even though it may appear that you are succeeding in your endeavors, you are really being hindered. The flow of your life will eventually lead to an increase in sorrow and pain. You may begin to have multiplied worries which will bring grief, hurt, and anger, not only to yourself, but also to others. It will begin "to rain on your parade", so to speak.

When this begins to happen, you may be astonished and dumb-founded, for you thought your plans were working. You offered yourself almost to the point of shedding blood, in order to succeed. However, now you are facing melt down, for you had set yourself up as 'god' and your 'god' cannot keep you from failing. You will be consumed, wear out, and decay. Your name will no longer be on anyone's lips. Instead of esteem, you will have dishonor.

Therefore, you should regularly examine your life to make sure that you have put no other gods before the Almighty. As you do this and walk in repentance, the Lord Jehovah will extend forgiveness and mercy to you. When you submit your plans to God's will, you will find peace and joy, instead of sorrow and pain. Instead of shame and disgrace, respect and honor will be multiplied to you.

2-12-07 Jeremiah 32:27

Jeremiah 32:27 (KJ21)
Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh. Is there any thing too hard for Me?

Jeremiah 32:27 (NAS)
Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh; is anything too difficult for Me?

Jeremiah 32:27 (NIVUS)
I am the LORD, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for me?

Jeremiah 32:27 (NLT)
I am the LORD, the God of all the peoples of the world. Is anything too hard for me?

Jehovah the Lord is the One True God. He has and always will exist He will abide, remain, and continue forever and He is the One whom you should desire and long after. As you wait for and are greedy for His presence, He will show you His strength and power. Adonai is your leader and chief and He always stands at the forefront.

Almighty God is the Creator and Lord of all flesh, whether human or animal. He has brought frail man the good news of salvation and plenty through His Son Jesus Christ, your Lord and Messiah. He transforms your life into something new; yours is a life of miracles.

The Most High speaks words of blessing over your life. He declares things that cause your enemies to flee. Through His commands, your foes are led away into captivity, but you are set free by His promises. All that He does for you is marvelous and wonderful. If something is beyond your power, it does not surpass the Lord's. Nothing is too difficult for Yeshua the Messiah. As you trust Him, He will perform extraordinary acts in your life.

2-11-07 Proverbs 3: 34, 35

Proverbs 3:34, 35 (KJ21)
Surely He scorneth the scorners, but He giveth grace unto the lowly. The wise shall inherit glory, but shame shall be the promotion of fools.

Proverbs 3:34, 35 (NAS)
Though He scoffs at the scoffers, Yet He gives grace to the afflicted. The wise will inherit honor, But fools display dishonor.

Proverbs 3:34, 35 (NIVUS)
He mocks proud mockers but gives grace to the humble. The wise inherit honor, but fools he holds up to shame.

Proverbs 3:34, 35 (NLT)
The LORD mocks at mockers, but he shows favor to the humble. The wise inherit honor, but fools are put to shame!

Have you ever met someone that has an inflated image of himself? This person is arrogant and boasts of his accomplishments, while mocking and deriding those whom he sees as less than himself. He looks with scorn upon those he thinks are weak, poor, and beneath him. However, the Lord Jehovah easily interprets this man attitudes and scoffs at them, for they are contrary to what is right and just.

Adonai's heart is to give grace and favor to each individual. He desires to pour out His abundant mercy upon those who are poor, humble, afflicted, and meek. He sees their need and desires to show them consideration. Therefore, if you are bowed down and low, you should know that the Lord will bend down to you, so that He can help you and lift you up. He will make your life elegant and charming.

By choosing what is right, you show that you are wise, shrewd, and prudent. You will never be deceived if you live according to God's word. You are in a place to inherit all of the glory and honor that the Most High God has designed for you. You will take possession of the riches and abundance that the Lord has allotted for you. You will walk with dignity and your reputation will be good.

However, if you choose to go against God's will, you will find shame, disgrace, and dishonor. You will be lightly esteemed and dishonored. You will be despised and treated with contempt. If you exalt and magnify yourself, you will show yourself to be a fool and simpleton. Your arrogance will draw the scorn of the Lord, instead of His mercy and grace.