Scripture For The Day

 Scripture For The Day  February 27th 2024  There Is None That Doeth Good  Was David prophesying in Psalm 53? Because it sure sounds like the world today.  But no, David did prophesy in some of the Psalms but not in this instant. David looked around at the sad condition of men who refused to accept God. The fool says "There is no God". This is based on a moral standpoint and not an intellectual point of view. He was talking about those who rejected God, not those who didn't know any better.  A person who purposefully denies God will become corrupted. It's a matter of time. David says "There is none who does good, no, not one." There is still good in this world. But any good we do on our own is tainted by a sinful world. A child isn't born obeying their parents. It's taught. But you don't have to teach a child to be rebellious. That is a natural condition for a sinful world. People fight authority. People disrespect authority.  Rebellion is a comm...

Scripture For The Day  February 23rd, 2024  "Good Wins Over Evil"  This morning as I was studying Psalm 52, I began thinking about the old saying that "Good wins over evil every time". I couldn't help but think, I know it does in the end, but it sure seems like evil takes the lead at times. This world is getting uglier and uglier as each day goes by. It can be disheartening at times. But The LORD doesn't want us to be discouraged and overwrought with all the evil in the world. We are to rise above it and overcome the evil with good. I read a commentary that said Psalm 52 is one of the most contemptuous verses in the bible with its description of an enemy. David is speaking about Doeg and his betrayal. Refer to 1 Samuel 21. David is sharing that evil is futile. No matter how much it may seem like evil is winning, evil will never have the final victory. That belongs to the righteous alone. It's heartbreaking to be betrayed. It makes it difficult to trust a...

 Scripture For The Day  February 22nd, 2024  A Humble Heart The number one sacrifice that The LORD wants from us is for us to have a humble heart. Without a humble heart, chances are we won't seek Him in everything. Without a humble heart we won't strive to be like Jesus. Without a humble heart we won't put others before ourselves. Without a humble heart a person will not think they need Jesus at all. Without a humble heart there is no forgiveness. Psalm 51 was written by David after the prophet Nathan confronted David about his adultery with Bathsheba. David had been found out. David had been called out. This man after God's own heart was not perfect. He was a mess just like you and me. But what made him a man after God's own heart was that He Trusted The Lord. It broke he was confronted with his sin. Not because he was found out but because He disappointed The LORD. In this Psalm David prays for forgiveness. He acknowledges his sin. He is thankful that God restore...

 Scripture For The Day  February 19th, 2024  You Can't Take It With You  "Listen up, people. hear ye hear ye, both low and high, rich and poor" The psalmist of Psalm 49 begins a song of wisdom. There are limits to material wealth and wealth means nothing without if you don't have Jesus. There are all kinds of riches in this world. To many people in third-world countries, we are the richest people on earth. The most basic houses that we live in may seem like mansions to those living in poverty. We take so much for granted. Too much for granted. Let us speak wisely and have understanding. What should we fear in the days of evil? When sin surrounds us? and oh my, doesn't sin surround us? I am reminded every day that this world is not my home. But those of us who Trust in Jesus are wealthier than the richest person on earth. We can Trust in Him and His Promises and when it comes down to it, that's what matters. You can't take it with you. But you can do some g...

 Scripture For The Day  February 16th, 2024  Praise!  Did you wake up with Praises for The LORD on your heart this morning? Praises that you woke up? Praises that you were able to get out of bed? Praises for your family and friends? Psalm 48 is a Praise Psalm and possibley a prophetic psalm. The Psalmist is Thankful for Jerusalem (Mount Zion) but mostly He is Thankful for The LORD.  Great is The LORD, and greatly to be praised. Out of all the places on earth, The LORD chose Jerusalem to be His special place- and the Israelites His special people. and if you have accepted Jesus into your heart, you have been adopted into that family.  Every significant event that has and will happen was and is going to be in Jerusalem. Including, when Jesus sets up His Kingdom for the Millenial Reign on earth. So, Jerusalem is a special place to The Lord and it should be a special place to us. Beautiful for situation (location). Beautiful to look at. A source of joy for the ...

Scripture For The Day  February 15th, 2024  "Celebrate!"  Every Christian would love to wake up each morning with a heart full of excitement and complete joy. But that's not reality. Some days just aren't as good as you would like them to be. But The One Constant is God is ALWAYS GOOD! So, we can celebrate Him every single day. There is always Hope when we have Jesus in our hearts. Psalm 47 is a worship Psalm. "Clap your hands, all ye people" everybody just clap your hands. Shout with Joy to God! Whatever is going on within you or around you, you have something, Someone to celebrate. Shout with Joy to God! He is Awesome. He is Great. He helps defeat our enemies. When we seek Him, He will guide our steps. The psalmist Praised God for everything He had done for them. Let us seek The LORD this morning. Let us Praise Him! Let us Celebrate Him!  Sing Praises to God, Sing Praises! He is on His Throne and He is In Control and will always be.  Celebrate! Rejoice! 

 Scripture For The Day  February 14th, 2024  "My Refuge and My Strength"  Before I even got out of bed this morning I began asking The Lord to help me. I asked Him what the best thing was to do. I told Him that I couldn't do this on my own. What 'this' is doesn't matter. Because every single one of us is struggling with something. A constant prayer should be to pray for each other. There by The Grace of God, go I, is something that stays on my heart. Because no matter what is going on, I know things could always get worse. So, I look for the joy in the moments. I choose to have fun. I choose to celebrate life. I will go down swinging in spite of the 'whatever's' and the 'this's'.  This morning, Psalm 46 is speaking to my heart. God is my refuge and my strength. How anyone gets by in life without Him is beyond me.  He is always ready to help in times of trouble. Just reach out and speak The Name of Jesus. There's no need to fear beca...