1-3-09 Luke 1:51 A New Resolve!

Luke 1:51 (KJ21)
He hath shown strength with His arm; He hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.

Luke 1:51 (NAS)
"He has done mighty deeds with His arm; He has scattered those who were proud in the thoughts of their heart.

Luke 1:51 (NIVUS)
He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts.

Luke 1:51 (NLT)
His mighty arm does tremendous things! How he scatters the proud and haughty ones!

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A New Year - A New Resolution! Perhaps it is the same old resolution with a new dose of will power. Was the will power that you mustered up enough before? It probably was not and that is the reason why you are trying again. This year you could try in your own strength or you could rely on the strength of Another.

When the Lord shows His strength, His power, and His force, He does well and acts rightly. He is able to abundantly keep His promises to you. One of His promises is that whoever calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. Therefore, if you call upon His name, no matter for what cause, He will direct His salvation to that problem.

However, if you insist on doing things your own way again, your efforts could be as useless as trying to separate grain from the chaff by hand. You may see some success, but some waste will accompany that success. Your own understanding, feeling, or desire may help you start the process of change that you seek, but it will only get you so far. The failure that you experienced before could be yours again.

Therefore, this year try something new. Call upon the name of the Lord first and seek His wisdom. The change that you desire will come and as long as you maintain your trust in your Creator, it will last. You will not need to make a new resolution next year.

1-1-2009 Luke 1:50 Receive God's Mercy Today

Luke 1:50 (KJ21)
And His mercy is on them that fear Him, from generation to generation.

Luke 1:50 (NAS)
"AND HIS MERCY IS UPON GENERATION AFTER GENERATION TOWARD THOSE WHO FEAR HIM.

Luke 1:50 (NIVUS)
His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation.

Luke 1:50 (NLT)
His mercy goes on from generation to generation, to all who fear him.

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Good will to men has been quoted often during this holiday season. What does this good will mean? Indeed God the Heavenly Father loved His creation so much that He wanted to provide the best for it. However, men loved themselves more than they loved God and turned from His best plan. They chose sin, rather than righteousness. This grieved the Lord's heart, but He already had a plan in place to restore men back to righteousness. Through His Only Begotten Son Jesus Christ, the Almighty extended His mercy and kindness to the world.

Many men, women, and children live miserable and afflicted lives. Perhaps you feel that you are one of these. Do not despair if this is true; the Lord has already decided to help you. In Jesus Christ you will find the salvation and blessing that you seek. He feels sympathy towards and is moved with compassion to come to your aid.

You, however, must seek after and welcome the Lord's aid. You cannot remain in your pride and rebellion, but come into God's presence with fear and trembling. Your attitude must be one of reverential obedience.

From the nativity to the present, the Father God's mercy and kindness has continued. Every kindred, tribe, and nation can receive the compassion of the Lord and that includes you. Why not receive it today? You will not be disappointed.