7-21-07 1 Timothy 6:10, 11

1 Timothy 6:10, 11 (NAS)
For the love of money is a root of all sorts of evil, and some by longing for it have wandered away from the faith, and pierced themselves with many a pang. But flee from these things, you man of God; and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance and gentleness.

1 Timothy 6:10, 11 (Philips)
For loving money leads to all kinds of evil, and some men in the struggle to be rich have lost their faith and caused themselves untold agonies of mind. But you, the man of God, keep clear of such things. Set your heart on integrity, true piety, faithfulness, love, endurance and gentleness.

Everyone needs a form of currency which allows him to buy or sell the necessities of life. However, if too much importance is put on pursuing and obtaining gold and silver, it becomes idolatry. The love of money stems from a bad root, which is wrong, wicked, and destructive. Men who develop a love of money fail to recognize the Lord God as their Provider.

Even some believers have fallen into this snare. They see the prosperity of worldly men and begin to covet and desire their riches. They stretch themselves to grasp or to just touch a part of it, selling themselves out for it. In this they err and stray away from the truth. They deceive themselves and are easily led into sin. Thus they torture their own souls with many sorrows. They are consumed with grief and pain.

Therefore, child of God, if you find yourself beginning to turn in this direction, flee swiftly away to the safety that you find in Jesus, where you will escape any danger. Instead of money, pursue and press after righteousness, for you have already been approved and accepted of the Lord Jehovah. Correct your thinking, feeling, and acting. Let integrity, virtue, and purity be your aim in all things. Always show respect and reverence to the Lord your God, putting Him first in everything. Maintain your faith in God's Word and let the love of God, which has been shed abroad in your heart, rule your life. Wait patiently, with gentleness and meekness, on the Lord to fulfill His promises to you.

Always remember that Jehovah-Jireh is your Source and your Provider. You need never fear lack when your trust is in Him.

7-20-07 1 John 2:28

1 John 2:28 (NAS)
And now, little children, abide in Him, so that when He appears, we may have confidence and not shrink away from Him in shame at His coming.

1 John 2:28 (Philips)
Yes, now, little children remember to live continually in him. So that if he were to reveal himself we should have confidence, and not have to shrink away from his presence in shame.

You have been adopted into the family of God. Now it is important that you abide in His presence. Choosing to remain and not to depart from Him will help you to endure and not perish. Not only will you survive, but you will also live an abundant life.

Now with the rest of your brothers and sisters, you are waiting for your Lord to appear once again on the earth. You are looking for His manifestation, when He will reveal Himself to every eye, openly and publicly. At that time you can be fearless and confident before Him. You can be bold and courageous, fully assured of your right standing with Him. You have no reason to feel ashamed. When Jesus comes, you can stand in the freedom that He bought for you. You will not be dishonored

7-19-07 Numbers 14:9

Numbers 14:9 (NAS)
Only do not rebel against the LORD; and do not fear the people of the land, for they shall be our prey. Their protection has been removed from them, and the LORD is with us; do not fear them.

Numbers 14:9 (NIVUS)
Only do not rebel against the LORD. And do not be afraid of the people of the land, because we will swallow them up. Their protection is gone, but the LORD is with us. Do not be afraid of them.

Although at one time, you revolted and rebelled against Adonai, now you have dedicated your life to Him. You do not fear or dread anyone or anything; nothing of this earth terrifies you. There is only One whom you fear. You stand in awe and reverence of Jehovah, the Lord your God; you honor and respect Him in all things.

Do not be afraid of any nation or group of people; for they are held in the dark, whereas you are child of the light. When you engage them in battle, you will find them to be food for you. The spoils of war will be your bread and provision.

Your enemies will not even have a shade to protect them. They will find that the gods in which they trusted are mere empty images. They will turn aside and sink before your weapons.

So rejoice; the Lord your God is with you. He goes before you into battle and you have nothing to fear.

7-18-07 Luke 20:17, 18

Luke 20:17, 18 (NAS)
But He looked at them and said, "What then is this that is written, ‘THE STONE WHICH THE BUILDERS REJECTED, THIS BECAME THE CHIEF CORNER stone‘? Everyone who falls on that stone will be broken to pieces; but on whomever it falls, it will scatter him like dust "

Luke 20:17, 18 (NIVUS)
Jesus looked directly at them and asked, "Then what is the meaning of that which is written: "‘The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone’? Everyone who falls on that stone will be broken to pieces, but he on whom it falls will be crushed."

Luke 20:17, 18 (Philips)
But he looked them straight in the eyes and said, "Then what is the meaning of this scripture—The stone which the builders rejected, The same was made the head of the corner? The man who falls on this stone will be broken, and the man on whom it fails will be crushed to powder."

When Adonai chose the scriptures to be used in His word, He committed to writing what He did not want to be forgotten. This record was for your information and instruction. When Jesus quotes from that written record, you should pay even closer attention to what is said.

In building with stones, only the best are chosen. These are the ones that are the strongest and the most attractive. In building the temple of God, the religious leaders looked for the same characteristics; they looked for the stones that they thought would make the best presentation. Therefore, when they looked at Jesus, they saw only a small stone, a stone that would not even be worth using in their "building". They disapproved of and rejected him.

However, they did not realize that they were rejecting the Father's Chosen One. Yeshua (Jesus) became the Head. He is the Lord and Master. He is the One who is chief, prominent and supreme. God made Him the Chief Cornerstone.

Now God makes those who prostrate and fall before the Lord into living stones, building them into His Temple. When they first come before Him in homage and worship, they may be broken into pieces. However, Yeshua rebuilds and restores them. He takes them from the lowest place and raises them to the highest, to be seated with Him in Heavenly places.

Those men, who refuse His Lordship, find themselves in a different position. Jesus falls on them, crushing them into pieces and grinding them into powder. Instead of being raised up, they are brought low. They are cast down from their exalted state. They lose all of their authority and force. In the end they will perish, disappear, and cease to exist.

Therefore, throw yourself on the Chief Cornerstone and He will build you up, making you into an edifice of His glory!

7-17-07 Revelation 21:6

Revelation 21:6 (NAS)
And He said to me, "It is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give to the one who thirsts from the spring of the water of life without cost.

Revelation 21:6 (NIVUS)
He said to me: "It is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To him who is thirsty I will give to drink without cost from the spring of the water of life.

Revelation 21:6 (NRSV)
Then he said to me, "It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To the thirsty I will give water as a gift from the spring of the water of life.

Revelation 21:6 (Philips)
Then he said to me, "It is done! I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give to the thirsty water without price from the fountain of life.

Adonai, the Lord God, has always existed; in fact, He refers to Himself as "I Am"; He could have simply said "I exist". Yeshua, His Son, Who eternally existed as the Word, became flesh. He became Emmanuel or "God with Us". Through Him, you were introduced to the manifest presence of God.

After He completed His work on earth, He revealed another name to the Apostle John. The Lord said He is the Alpha or the Beginning. Nothing could start without His intervention. The world would not exist if He had not originated it. Everything began with His word, including your life.

He also said He is the Omega or the end. Everything that Jehovah starts, He finishes. He does not quit in the middle, declaring it to be just too hard. What He has begun in your life, He will bring to completion. He fulfills each and every purpose that He has for you.

Not only will He complete your life, but on the way to the end, He will also provide all that you need. He promises to quench your thirst. He knows that your soul wants and eagerly longs to be refreshed, supported, and strengthened. And instead of just one drink, He will supply a fountain of water or a well that is fed by a spring. In Him you have a constant supply. This water has the very vitality of God in it and will continually refresh and strengthen your soul.

Therefore, keep your trust in the Alpha and Omega. He will finish the good work He has started in you.

7-16-07 Deuteronomy 32:4

Deuteronomy 32:4 (NAS)
The Rock! His work is perfect, For all His ways are just; A God of faithfulness and without injustice, Righteous and upright is He.

Deuteronomy 32:4 (NIVUS)
He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is he.

Deuteronomy 32:4 (NRSV)
The Rock, his work is perfect, and all his ways are just. A faithful God, without deceit, just and upright is he;







The Lord your God is called many things. Some of these are derivatives of His name and some describe His nature and character. All give you insight into the One who is your Creator. This knowledge increases your faith and trust in Him.

One of these descriptive terms is the Rock, given because He is solid, firm, and strong. He is an impenetrable wall that protects you from all onslaughts. When He lifts you with His hands, He is a cliff that no foe can scale or climb.

Everything that the Lord makes is perfect and complete. His works are wholesome and sound. Everything He does is in accord with His Truth. He always deals with integrity, acting from His uprightness.

Adonai is always just in His ways. He rectifies all wrongs, correcting and restoring what the evil one has tried to destroy. His is the seat of judgment and He always makes the final decision. He is the one who hands down the sentence and metes out punishment to those who oppose Him. He vindicates the innocent and pure.

Jehovah is a God, who is faithful and steadfast. He supports you as pillars support doors. He nourishes and cares for you like a nurse cares for her patients. Since you are made in His image and believe in His name, you are made firm, sure, and lasting, even as He is firm, sure, and lasting. He upholds you through His strength and power.

In Yahweh, there is no injustice or unrighteousness. He does nothing wrong. He never deviates from the Truth, for He is the Truth. All of His ways are pleasing and agreeable. He makes your path straight, smooth, and level. He leads you into what is proper and fitting.

He is Jehovah, the Rock of your salvation! All praise is due Him!

7-15-07 Exodus 19:4

Exodus 19:4 (NAS)
You yourselves have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bore you on eagles’ wings, and brought you to Myself.

Exodus 19:4 (NIVUS)
‘You yourselves have seen what I did to Egypt, and how I carried you on eagles’ wings and brought you to myself.

For many generations the children of Israel were enslaved in Egypt. They were confined and shut up in that land; they were not free to leave. They were shown hostility and treated as foes. They needed a mighty deliverer, who was stronger than their enemies and could liberate them completely.

Then Adonai, the Lord God, acted. Through His servant Moses, He dealt with the Egyptians, using their own gods to defeat them. Yahweh pressed and squeezed the life from His enemies, even as they had pressed and squeezed the Israelites.

The Lord God then lifted up His children and bore them away from their captors. As an eagle carries her young on its wings, God swiftly took them from the land of Egypt, delivering them to safety and security. He brought them once again to their land of promise and established them there forever.

So if you feel enslaved, being held by captors who are stronger than you, you need not fear nor be dismayed. Even as the Lord quickly brought salvation to Israel, so He will do for you. Therefore, climb onto His wings and let Him bring you into His presence, where you will be sustained and supported.