Tag: hope
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Gosple proclamation – 2026.01.03
Acts 20:18-21 (KJV)18 And when they were come to him, he said unto them, Ye know, from the first day that I came into Asia, after what manner I have been with you at all seasons,19 Serving the Lord with all humility of mind, and with many tears, and temptations, which befell me by the…
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Waiting for the LORD – 2027.01.30
Psa 130:5-6 (KJV)5 I wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope.6 My soul waiteth for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning: I say, more than they that watch for the morning. Let us be encouraged today to keep waiting on the LORD. Prayer…
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GOD judges – 2026.01.29
1 Samuel 25:37-38 (KJV)37 But it came to pass in the morning, when the wine was gone out of Nabal, and his wife had told him these things, that his heart died within him, and he became as a stone.38 And it came to pass about ten days after, that the LORD smote Nabal, that…
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Sowing and reaping – 2026.01.23
Psalms 126:5-6 (KJV) 5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. 6 He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him. There are times when we put so much effort into something that we know GOD wants us to do but nothing…
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Tireless searching for a word from GOD – 2026.01.13
Psalms 119:82 (KJV) Mine eyes fail for thy word, saying, When wilt thou comfort me? The Psalmist had such a hunger for the Word of GOD searching it for the answer from GOD in his time of despair. He searched for comfort till his eyes failed him. Let us be encouraged to keep seeking Him…
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Affliction – 2026.01.08
Psalms 119:67 (KJV) Before I was afflicted I went astray: but now have I kept thy word.Psalms 119:71 (KJV) It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes. Let us be encouraged today to know that GOD doesn’t want us to go astray. He wants us to keep…
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Do not loose heart in prayer – 2026.01.07
Luke 18:1-8 (KJV)1 And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;2 Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man:3 And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of…
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Walk at liberty – 2026.01.01
Psalms 119:45 (KJV) And I will walk at liberty: for I seek thy precepts. Many people think that being a follower of Jesus Christ (a Christan) means one looses freedom. In reality it is the opposite. In the world people are bound up in sin, have addictions, are in a pursuit of things that give…
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The LORD is my help, strength and salvation – 2025.12.27
Psalms 118:13-14 (KJV)13 Thou hast thrust sore at me that I might fall: but the LORD helped me.14 The LORD is my strength and song, and is become my salvation. There might be people who make it their mission by, any means, to cause us to fall. We need to look beyond that because most…
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Trust in the LORD – 2025.12.26
Psalms 118:8-9 (KJV) 8 It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man. 9 It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes. Let us be encouraged today to keep on trusting in the LORD. If we trust man or rulers we will be disappointed.…
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Peace and goodwill – 2025.12.25
Have a blessed Christmas in Jesus Christ. Luke 2:10-14 (KJV) 10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.…
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Remembering – 2024.12.24
Psalms 105:1-5 (KJV) 1 O give thanks unto the LORD; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people. 2 Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him: talk ye of all his wondrous works. 3 Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD. 4 Seek…
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Let our hearts Rejoice – 2025.12.19
Psalms 105:1-5 (KJV) 1 O give thanks unto the LORD; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people. 2 Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him: talk ye of all his wondrous works. 3 Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD. 4 Seek…
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Give thanks – 2025.12.12
Psalms 105:1-5 (KJV) 1 O give thanks unto the LORD; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people. 2 Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him: talk ye of all his wondrous works. 3 Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD. 4 Seek…
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Psalms 95 – Entering GOD’s Rest – 2025.12.11
Psalms 95:1-11 (KJV) 1 O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation. 2 Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms. 3 For the LORD is a great God, and a great King above…
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Slipping – 2025.12.02
Psalms 94:18 (KJV) When I said, My foot slippeth; thy mercy, O LORD, held me up. Let us be encourage that we all traverse this world as pilgrims the path we walk on is not free from dangers but thank GOD that we are not alone and the mercy of Jesus Christ upholds us when…
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Numbering our days – 2025.11.27
Psalms 90:12 (KJV) So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. We are encouraged here to number our days because that will help us to grow in wisdom which will help us to come to believe in Jesus Christ and from that point on walk right before and…
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Passing on what we discovered – 2025.11.26
Psalms 89:1-2 (KJV)1 Maschil of Ethan the Ezrahite. I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations.2 For I have said, Mercy shall be built up for ever: thy faithfulness shalt thou establish in the very heavens. Let us be encouraged…
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Prayer when there is opposition – 2025.11.21
Psalms 86:14-17 (KJV)14 O God, the proud are risen against me, and the assemblies of violent men have sought after my soul; and have not set thee before them.15 But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.16 O turn unto me, and have mercy…
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Forgiven and wrath removed – 2025.11.20
Psalms 85:2-3 (KJV)2 Thou hast forgiven the iniquity of thy people, thou hast covered all their sin. Selah.3 Thou hast taken away all thy wrath: thou hast turned thyself from the fierceness of thine anger. Let us be thankful and encouraged by what is written here. Through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross…
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Heart set on pilgrimage – 2025.11.19
Psalms 84:5 (KJV) Blessed is the man whose strength is in thee; in whose heart are the ways of them. Here on earth we are pilgrims “1 Peter 2:11 (KJV) Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;”. Our destination is heaven. When our heart…
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The Word of the LORD stands – 2025.11.18
Joshua 6:26 (KJV) And Joshua adjured them at that time, saying, Cursed be the man before the LORD, that riseth up and buildeth this city Jericho: he shall lay the foundation thereof in his firstborn, and in his youngest son shall he set up the gates of it. This is just one of a multitude…
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Knowing the Bible – 2025.11.14
Joshua 1:6-9 (KJV)6 Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them.7 Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee:…
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Be Strong and Courageous – 2025.11.13
Joshua 1:6-9 (KJV)6 Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them.7 Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee:…
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Are you alone? – 2025.11.12
Psalms 68:6 (NKJV) God sets the solitary in families; He brings out those who are bound into prosperity; But the rebellious dwell in a dry land. Be encouraged and know that GOD does not want you to be alone, bound and be lacking a fruitful life. He gives each one of us a choice. When…
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Jesus Christ our Strong Refuge – 2025.11.07
Psalms 71:1-5 (KJV)1 In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust: let me never be put to confusion.2 Deliver me in thy righteousness, and cause me to escape: incline thine ear unto me, and save me.3 Be thou my strong habitation, whereunto I may continually resort: thou hast given commandment to save me; for…
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Deliver me – 2025.11.06
Psalms 70:1-5 (KJV) 1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, to bring to remembrance. Make haste, O God, to deliver me; make haste to help me, O LORD. 2 Let them be ashamed and confounded that seek after my soul: let them be turned backward, and put to confusion, that desire my hurt.…
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Being an overcomer – 2025.11.05
1 John 5:4-5 (KJV)4 For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.5 Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God? Let us be encouraged to day to believe and continue to believe:…
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How to be stable – 2025.11.04
Psalms 62:2 (KJV) He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved. Be encouraged today that if we build our life on Jesus Christ, knowing that He saved us from sin and hell and has given us eternal life with Him that He will be our…
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GOD fights for His people – 2025.10.31
Psalms 64:1-10 (KJV)1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. Hear my voice, O God, in my prayer: preserve my life from fear of the enemy.2 Hide me from the secret counsel of the wicked; from the insurrection of the workers of iniquity:3 Who whet their tongue like a sword, and bend their bows…
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Help of man is useless – 2025.10.28
Psalms 60:11-12 (KJV)11 Give us help from trouble: for vain is the help of man.12 Through God we shall do valiantly: for he it is that shall tread down our enemies. In the end the help of man is useless, especially when eternity is at stakes. Therefore let us be encouraged today to rely on…
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Casting Burdens – 2025.10.23
Psalms 55:22 (KJV) Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.Let us be encouraged today that when we have a burden not to try to carry it by our self’s but to give it to the LORD. He is the one who will…
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Prayer and faith – 2025.10.21
Psalms 55:16 (KJV) As for me, I will call upon God; and the LORD shall save me. Let us be encouraged today to decide and keep on deciding to call on the LORD GOD Almighty. Jesus Christ taught us to pray to GOD the Father in His name, the name of Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ…
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Coveting, giving and receiving – 2025.10.16
Acts 20:33-35 (KJV) I have coveted no man’s silver, or gold, or apparel. [34] Yea, ye yourselves know, that these hands have ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me. [35] I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words…
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Beware not to forget – 2025.10.15
Deuteronomy 6:10-12 (KJV)10 And it shall be, when the LORD thy God shall have brought thee into the land which he sware unto thy fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give thee great and goodly cities, which thou buildedst not,11 And houses full of all good things, which thou filledst not, and…
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Not our battle – 2025.10.14
Deuteronomy 3:22 (KJV) Ye shall not fear them: for the LORD your God he shall fight for you. Let us be encouraged today that there is not need to fear when people and situations come against us. This is because we can be assured that the LORD GOD Almighty is for us and fights for…
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Speaking to our soul – 2025.10.09
Psalms 42:11 (KJV) Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God. This verse is a repetition of “Psalms 42:5 (KJV) Why art thou cast down, O my soul?…
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GOD’s thoughts – 2025.10.08
Psalms 40:5 (KJV) Many, O LORD my God, are thy wonderful works which thou hast done, and thy thoughts which are to us-ward: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee: if I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered.Wow, GOD is so good. His works are so…
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Waiting patiently – 2025.10.07
Psalms 40:1-2 (KJV)1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.2 He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings. Let us be…
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Lovingkindness – 2025.10.03
Psalms 36:7 (KJV) How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings. Let us be encouraged today that GOD is love “1 John 4:16 (KJV) And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he…
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No condemnation – 2025.10.01
Psalms 34:22 (KJV) The LORD redeemeth the soul of his servants: and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate. Jesus Christ is our redeemer. He is risen from the dead. Death could not hold Him down.“1 Corinthians 15:20 (KJV) But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of…
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Psalm 25 – Our Attitude – 2025.09.25
Psalms 25:1-22 (KJV) 1 A Psalm of David. Unto thee, O LORD, do I lift up my soul. 2 O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me. 3 Yea, let none that wait on thee be ashamed: let them be ashamed which transgress without…
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Psalm 25 – Trusting in the LORD versus being treacherous/unfaithful – 2025.09.24
Psalms 25:1-22 (KJV) 1 A Psalm of David. Unto thee, O LORD, do I lift up my soul. 2 O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me. 3 Yea, let none that wait on thee be ashamed: let them be ashamed which transgress without…
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Three Fold Salvation – Summary – 2025.09.19
“1 Thessalonians 5:23 (KJV) And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” We are Spirit, Soul/Min and Body Let us be encouraged today be strong in the LORD, to be: loving, joyful,…
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Three Fold Salvation – Salvation of the Body – The Resurrection – 2025.09.18
1 Corinthians 15:13-58 (KJV) 13 But if there be no resurrection of the dead, then is Christ not risen: 14 And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain. 15 Yea, and we are found false witnesses of God; because we have testified of God that he…
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Three Fold Salvation – Salvation of the Body – Our Future Body – 2025.09.17
1 Corinthians 15:13-58 (KJV) 13 But if there be no resurrection of the dead, then is Christ not risen: 14 And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain. 15 Yea, and we are found false witnesses of God; because we have testified of God that he…
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Three Fold Salvation – Salvation of the Body – Our Current Body – 2025.09.16
1 Corinthians 15:13-58 (KJV) 13 But if there be no resurrection of the dead, then is Christ not risen: 14 And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain. 15 Yea, and we are found false witnesses of God; because we have testified of God that he…
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Three Fold Salvation – Salvation of the soul/mind – How To Walk In The Spirit – 2025.09.11
Galatians 5:13-26 (KJV) 13 For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another. 14 For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 15 But if ye bite and devour…
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Three Fold Salvation – What is doing truth? – 2025.09.05
John 3:1-21 (KJV) 1 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: 2 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with…
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Three Fold Salvation – What is practising evil? – 2025.09.04
John 3:1-21 (KJV) 1 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: 2 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with…
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Three Fold Salvation – What are we saved to? – 2025.09.03
John 3:1-21 (KJV) 1 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: 2 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with…
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Three Fold Salvation – Introduction – 2025.08.26
John 3:1-21 (KJV) 1 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: 2 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with…
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This Generation – 2025.08.22
Proverbs 30:11-14 (KJV)11 There is a generation that curseth their father, and doth not bless their mother.12 There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, and yet is not washed from their filthiness.13 There is a generation, O how lofty are their eyes! and their eyelids are lifted up.14 There is a…
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Self deception – 2025.08.21
Proverbs 30:20 (KJV) Such is the way of an adulterous woman; she eateth, and wipeth her mouth, and saith, I have done no wickedness. As we saw in yesterdays devotion (“No Excuses” https://missioncommunities.network/2025/08/20/no-excuses-2025-08-20/) when we sin we tend to make excuses and thereby deceive ourself. This excusing and deception will cause our hearts to be…
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Prayer and Joy – 2025.08.08
John 16:23-24 (KJV)23 And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you.24 Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full. Be encouraged today that…
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Atonement and Repentance – 2025.08.07
Proverbs 16:6 (KJV) By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil. Let us be encouraged today and know with one hundred percent certainty that GOD the Father has shown great mercy to everyone by sending Jesus Christ His only begotten Son to pay for the…
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Forgiveness – PART 10 – Summary – 2025.08.06
Matthew 18:21-35 (KJV)21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.23 Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which…
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Forgiveness – PART 8 – falling from grace – 2025.08.01
Matthew 18:21-35 (KJV)21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.23 Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which…
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Forgiveness – PART 7 – sin leading to death – 2025.07.31
Matthew 18:21-35 (KJV)21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.23 Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which…
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Brokenhearted and wounded? – 2025.07.18
Psalms 147:3 (KJV) He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds. Be encouraged today that Jesus Christ has come to heal the brokenhearted. It is a part of the salvation He has promised to those who believe in Him. “Luke 4:16-21 (KJV) And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought…
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Asking for mercy – 2025.07.17
Psalms 143:1-2 (KJV)1 A Psalm of David. Hear my prayer, O LORD, give ear to my supplications: in thy faithfulness answer me, and in thy righteousness.2 And enter not into judgment with thy servant: for in thy sight shall no man living be justified. Let us all be encouraged today, knowing that everyone can call…
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Training – 2025.07.15
Psalms 144:1-2 (KJV) 1 A Psalm of David. Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight: 2 My goodness, and my fortress; my high tower, and my deliverer; my shield, and he in whom I trust; who subdueth my people under me. Let us be encouraged…
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Forgiveness – 2025.07.02
Psalms 130:3-4 (KJV) 3 If thou, LORD, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand? 4 But there is forgiveness with thee, that thou mayest be feared. We all have sinned, missed the mark, did not meet GOD’s standard. There is none who who can honestly say I have no sin, I have never sinned,…
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Our Help – 2025.07.01
Psalms 124:8 (KJV) Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth.In the world without having a relationship with GOD one is helpless. One can only rely on one’s own abilities and friends and family. But they all can and will fail at some point. The only choice one has…
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Bad turns to Good – 2025.06.20
Genesis 50:20 (KJV) But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive. This is the explanation to why Joseph went through all this hardship. In other words suffering to salvation. There are so many examples…
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Cub of Salvation – 2025.05.30
Psalms 116:13 (KJV) I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the LORD.This is part of the response to the question in the verse above. “Psalms 116:12 (KJV) What shall I render unto the LORD for all his benefits toward me?” The LORD GOD Almighty, who created the heavens and…
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Prepare for judgement – Psalm 96 Part 13 – 2025.05.28
Psalms 96:10-13 (KJV)10 Say among the heathen that the LORD reigneth: the world also shall be established that it shall not be moved: he shall judge the people righteously.11 Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof.12 Let the field be joyful, and all that…
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Prepare for judgement – Psalm 96 Part 12 – 2025.05.27
Psalms 96:10-13 (KJV) 10 Say among the heathen that the LORD reigneth: the world also shall be established that it shall not be moved: he shall judge the people righteously. 11 Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof. 12 Let the field be joyful,…
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Goodness and Mercy – Psalms 23 Part 27 – 2025.04.24
Psalms 23:6 (KJV) Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever. How can goodness and mercy follow us?Because GOD’s goodness and mercy endure forever they are steadfast and never changing. They can be relied upon.“1 Chronicles 16:34 (KJV)…
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Jesus Christ on the cross – 2025.04.18
John 19:28-30 (NKJV)28 After this, Jesus, knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the Scripture might be fulfilled, said, “I thirst!”29 Now a vessel full of sour wine was sitting there; and they filled a sponge with sour wine, put it on hyssop, and put it to His mouth.30 So when Jesus had received…
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Presence of my enemies – Psalms 23 Part 17 – 2025.04.10
Psalms 23:5 (KJV) Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. The LORD GOD Almighty is also glorified and glorifies His people before His and their enemies. He ants them to see His provision, protection, glory and majesty.“Jeremiah 30:17-20 (KJV) For…
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Presence of my enemies – Psalms 23 Part 16 – 2025.04.09
Psalms 23:5 (KJV) Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Not only does the LORD GOD Almighty provide our needs. When He provides it is with great peace. In the Treasury of David Commentary it says“The good man has his enemies.…
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Preparing a table – Psalms 23 Part 15 – 2025.04.08
Psalms 23:5 (KJV) Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. As we discussed yesterday about the servanthood of Jesus Christ let us look at the table He is preparing for us. It shows us that He is our provider. That…
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Comfort – Psalms 23 Part 12 – 2025.04.04
Psalms 23:4 (KJV) Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Let us all be encouraged today that GOD Himself wants to comfort us no matter what we are going through. He is…
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Walking through – Psalms 23 Part 11 – 2025.04.03
Psalms 23:4 (KJV) Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. In life there are things that good and bad. Let us all be encouraged today that no matter what we face we…
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Green pastures – Psalms 23 Part 2 – 2025.03.23
Psalms 23:2a (KJV) He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: … He places us in green pastures and settlers us there. There we find all the nourishment we need. It is green and lush. We have a responsibility in the pastures to eat the grass He provides. If we do not eat we…
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When things we fear happen – 2025.03.21
Job 3:25-26 (KJV) 25 For the thing which I greatly feared is come upon me, and that which I was afraid of is come unto me. 26 I was not in safety, neither had I rest, neither was I quiet; yet trouble came. Job worst nightmare came true. How does the LORD GOD want us…
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GOD is present in our troubles – 2025.03.20
Psalms 46:1-3 (KJV) To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. [2] Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; [3] Though the waters…
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Light and Truth – 2025.03.17
Psalms 43:3 (KJV) O send out thy light and thy truth: let them lead me; let them bring me unto thy holy hill, and to thy tabernacles. Jesus Christ Himself is both the Light and Truth. He is the only one who can bring us into relationship with GOD.“John 8:12 (KJV) Then spake Jesus again…
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Being preserved – 2025.03.13
Psalms 40:11 (KJV) Withhold not thou thy tender mercies from me, O LORD: let thy lovingkindness and thy truth continually preserve me. Be encouraged today that when we face things like described in Psalms 40:12-13 (KJV) “For innumerable evils have compassed me about: mine iniquities have taken hold upon me, so that I am not…
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Trust in the LORD – 2025.03.11
Psalms 37:3-5 (KJV)3 Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.4 Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.5 Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to…
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Suffering and deliverance – 2025.03.08
Psalms 34:19 (KJV) Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all. Even those who are in right standing with GOD through faith in Jesus Christ will have troubles and afflictions. But praise the LORD that He will deliver them one way or another. Consider Steven, he preached…
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No need to be fearful – 2025.03.07
Matthew 8:23-27 (KJV)23 And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him.24 And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep.25 And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish.26 And he…
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Hidden in Jesus Christ – 2025.03.06
Psalms 32:7 (KJV) Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah. When we trust in Jesus Christ (see https://missioncommunities.network/2025/03/05/lead-protect-and-deliver-me-2025-03-05/) we can be sure that we are hidden in Him. He is the one who will preserve us from and in trouble. He…
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Lead, protect and deliver me – 2025.03.05
Psalms 31:1-3 (KJV)1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust; let me never be ashamed: deliver me in thy righteousness.2 Bow down thine ear to me; deliver me speedily: be thou my strong rock, for an house of defence to save me.3 For thou art…
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Faith in desperate circumstances – 2025.03.01
Psalms 27:13 (KJV) I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. If we do not have complete trust and faith in Jesus Christ when things are desperate we would have lost heart. We would have fainted and given up.Thank GOD that He gives…
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Persevering, persistent prayer – 2025.02.25
Nehemiah 1:6 (KJV) Let thine ear now be attentive, and thine eyes open, that thou mayest hear the prayer of thy servant, which I pray before thee now, day and night, for the children of Israel thy servants, and confess the sins of the children of Israel, which we have sinned against thee: both I…
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Rejoice in your salvation – 2025.02.22
Psalms 20:5-6 (KJV)5 We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners: the LORD fulfil all thy petitions.6 Now know I that the LORD saveth his anointed; he will hear him from his holy heaven with the saving strength of his right hand. The LORD…
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The LORD is – 2025.02.20
Psalms 18:2-3 (KJV) 2 The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower. 3 I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from…
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Our goodness – 2025.02.18
Psalms 16:2 (KJV) O my soul, thou hast said unto the LORD, Thou art my Lord: my goodness extendeth not to thee; Here in this Psalm David declares the truth that our own goodness. “Romans 3:9-12 (KJV) What then? are we better than they? No, in no wise: for we have before proved both Jews…
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Never be moved – 2025.02.17
Psalms 15:1-5 (KJV)1 A Psalm of David. LORD, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill?2 He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart.3 He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbour, nor taketh up a reproach against his…
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The LORD promised – 2025.02.16
Acts 23:10-11 (KJV)10 And when there arose a great dissension, the chief captain, fearing lest Paul should have been pulled in pieces of them, commanded the soldiers to go down, and to take him by force from among them, and to bring him into the castle.11 And the night following the Lord stood by him,…
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Words of encouragement – 2025.02.13
Acts 20:2 (KJV) And when he had gone over those parts, and had given them much exhortation, he came into Greece, Here we see Paul exhorting and encouraging the other followers of Jesus Christ. We should take his example and do likewise. We are living in dark times and there are so many discouraging things…
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Waiting for our heavenly body – 2025.01.10
2 Corinthians 5:1-10 (KJV)1 For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.2 For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven:3 If so be that…
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Jesus Christ is LORD – 2025.01.01
1 Corinthians 12:3 (KJV) Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost. Have a blessed 2025. The closer we come to the LORD’s return the more vigilant we need…
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Giants in our life – 2024.12.30
1 Chronicles 20:4-8 (KJV)4 And it came to pass after this, that there arose war at Gezer with the Philistines; at which time Sibbechai the Hushathite slew Sippai, that was of the children of the giant: and they were subdued.5 And there was war again with the Philistines; and Elhanan the son of Jair slew…
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Where is our trust? – 2024.12.29
Psalms 146:3 (KJV) Put not your trust in princes, nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help. We are advised not to trust and rely on people. People are not perfect and fail. In the end we do not have control over many things even when we make promises we might…
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Celebrating Jesus – 2024.12.25
Isaiah 9:6-7 (KJV)6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.7 Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end,…
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Delay shows GOD’s long suffering – 2024.12.17
Luke 21:9 (KJV) But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end is not by and by. In Matthew 24:6 (KJV) “And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things…
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Falling on the stone – 2024.12.16
Luke 20:17-18 (KJV)17 And he beheld them, and said, What is this then that is written, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner?18 Whosoever shall fall upon that stone shall be broken; but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder. Jesus Christ is…
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Being labeled – 2024.12.15
1 Chronicles 4:9-10 (KJV)9 And Jabez was more honourable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow.10 And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and…
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Lost and found – 2024.12.11
Luke 15:1-7 (KJV)1 Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him.2 And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them.3 And he spake this parable unto them, saying,4 What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth…
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How not to be moved – 2024.12.08
Psalms 125:1 (KJV) A Song of degrees. They that trust in the LORD shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever. Are there things or situation in your life that cause you to sway, wander, be unstable? Do you desire to be immovable? Here we have the key. When we…
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Help is in the LORD – 2024.12.07
Psalms 124:1-8 (KJV)1 A Song of degrees of David. If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, now may Israel say;2 If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, when men rose up against us:3 Then they had swallowed us up quick, when their wrath was kindled…
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Distress because of opposition – 2024.12.03
Psalms 120:1-7 (KJV)1 A Song of degrees. In my distress I cried unto the LORD, and he heard me.2 Deliver my soul, O LORD, from lying lips, and from a deceitful tongue.3 What shall be given unto thee? or what shall be done unto thee, thou false tongue?4 Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals…
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In spite of – 2024.12.01
Psalms 119:143 (KJV) Trouble and anguish have taken hold on me: yet thy commandments are my delights. No matter what happens and is going on in our lives, let our delight be in the LORD GOD Almighty and His word. When we truly love the LORD we have a willingness to follow God regardless of…
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State of the world – 2024.11.30
Psalms 119:126 (KJV) It is time for thee, LORD, to work: for they have made void thy law.We are now living in a word where the ways, laws, and principles of GOD are made void.“Isaiah 5:20 (KJV) Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for…
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Hang in there – 2024.11.28
Psalms 119:81-88 (KJV)81 CAPH. My soul fainteth for thy salvation: but I hope in thy word.82 Mine eyes fail for thy word, saying, When wilt thou comfort me?83 For I am become like a bottle in the smoke; yet do I not forget thy statutes.84 How many are the days of thy servant? when wilt…
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Let us all say “His mercy endures forever” – 2024.11.23
Psalms 118:4 (KJV) Let them now that fear the LORD say, that his mercy endureth for ever. Be encourage today that if you are in Jesus Christ, having the fear of GOD, you know that the steadfast love of the LORD endures forever.Let us therefore give thank as to Him.“Psalms 118:1 (KJV) O give thanks…
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Strong faith – 2024.11.14
Romans 4:19-21 (KJV)19 And being not weak in faith, he considered not his own body now dead, when he was about an hundred years old, neither yet the deadness of Sara’s womb:20 He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God;21 And being fully persuaded…
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Prayer in despair answered – 2024.11.12
1 Kings 19:2-6 (KJV)2 Then Jezebel sent a messenger unto Elijah, saying, So let the gods do to me, and more also, if I make not thy life as the life of one of them by to morrow about this time.3 And when he saw that, he arose, and went for his life, and came…
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Who touched My clothes? – 2024.10.30
Mark 5:25-34 (KJV)25 And a certain woman, which had an issue of blood twelve years,26 And had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was nothing bettered, but rather grew worse,27 When she had heard of Jesus, came in the press behind, and touched his garment.28 For she…
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Realisation sin – 2024.10.24
David realised he sinned by what he did. David knew that only GOD can forgive and cleans us from sin and therefore humbled himself and relied on GOD’s mercy to forgive him. When we realise we have sinned we need to be honest with ourself and GOD and confess our sin “1 John 1:8-10 (KJV)…
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The LORD GOD can restore – 2024.10.16
Psalms 80:3 (KJV) Turn us again, O God, and cause thy face to shine; and we shall be saved.Psalms 80:7 (KJV) Turn us again, O God of hosts, and cause thy face to shine; and we shall be saved.Psalms 80:19 (KJV) Turn us again, O LORD God of hosts, cause thy face to shine; and…
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Only GOD can – 2024.10.15
Psalms 79:8-9 (KJV)8 O remember not against us former iniquities: let thy tender mercies speedily prevent us: for we are brought very low.9 Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of thy name: and deliver us, and purge away our sins, for thy name’s sake.“For all have sinned, and come short of…
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Choices – 2024.10.14
Revelation 16:11 (KJV) And blasphemed the God of heaven because of their pains and their sores, and repented not of their deeds.GOD pours out of His wrath in the tribulation. Even then He gives people the opportunity to repent. He gives us a choice and here we see that the majority will not repent but…
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Falling flesh and heart – 2024.10.09
Psalms 73:25-26 (NKJV)25 Whom have I in heaven but You? And there is none upon earth that I desire besides You.26 My flesh and my heart fail; But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.When there is nothing one can do. When it all becomes impossible. When there is no hope.…
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When all is lost – 2024.09.29
1 Samuel 30:6 (KJV) And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God.When David and his men came back to Ziklag after being sent away…
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Prospering of our soul – 2024.09.27
3 John 1:2 (KJV) Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.The prospering of our souls is most important. Prosperity in everything else is secondary like our health. GOD created us with a body, a soul and a spirit. When we are born again,…
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Suffering as a Christian is not unusual – 2024.09.16
1 Peter 4:12-13 (KJV)12 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:13 But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.When people say come to…
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A people of GOD – 2024.09.13
1 Peter 2:9-10 (KJV)9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:10 Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which…
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No matter what – 2024.09.12
Habakkuk 3:17-19 (KJV)17 Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines; the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls:18 Yet I will rejoice in the…
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In the midst of the storm – 2024.09.11
Psalms 46:10 (KJV) Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.When the storm is raging and we are in the midst of it we can do two things. We can panic and despair or we can be still and trust in…
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Leftovers – 2024.09.10
John 6:12-13 (KJV)12 When they were filled, he said unto his disciples, Gather up the fragments that remain, that nothing be lost.13 Therefore they gathered them together, and filled twelve baskets with the fragments of the five barley loaves, which remained over and above unto them that had eaten.The LORD GOD is and does more…
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A warning on backsliding – 2024.09.09
Jonah 3:4-5 (KJV)4 And Jonah began to enter into the city a day’s journey, and he cried, and said, Yet forty days, and Nineveh shall be overthrown.5 So the people of Nineveh believed God, and proclaimed a fast, and put on sackcloth, from the greatest of them even to the least of them.Have a read…
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Thirsting for GOD – 2024.09.07
Psalms 42:1-3 (KJV)1 To the chief Musician, Maschil, for the sons of Korah. As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God.2 My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God?3 My tears have been my meat day and night,…
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Faiths reward – 2024.09.04
Hebrews 11:1 (KJV) Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.Hebrews 11:6 (KJV) But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.Here we have an…
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GOD’s promises do not make us exempt from hardship – 2024.09.02
Acts 27:20-26 (KJV)20 And when neither sun nor stars in many days appeared, and no small tempest lay on us, all hope that we should be saved was then taken away.21 But after long abstinence Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, Sirs, ye should have hearkened unto me, and not have…
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When GOD is silent – 2024.08.24
Psalms 28:1-2 (KJV)1 A Psalm of David. Unto thee will I cry, O LORD my rock; be not silent to me: lest, if thou be silent to me, I become like them that go down into the pit.2 Hear the voice of my supplications, when I cry unto thee, when I lift up my hands…
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GOD is near – 2024.08.23
Acts 17:24-31 (KJV)24 God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands;25 Neither is worshipped with men’s hands, as though he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all things;26 And hath made of…
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Heritage of the LORD’s servants – 2024.08.21
Isaiah 54:17 (KJV) No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD.What a great heritage the LORD GOD has promised to His servants.…
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GOD owns everything – 2024.08.20
Psalms 24:1-4 (KJV)1 A Psalm of David. The earth is the LORD’S, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.2 For he hath founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the floods.3 Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? or who shall stand in his holy place?4 He…
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Destruction of truth precedes wrath – 2024.08.07
Psalms 11:3 (KJV) If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?This is an important question. Before answering it let look at what it means in regards to the destruction of the foundation.The Defenders Bible Commentary states “The wicked, with worldly wisdom, attack that which is foundational in the life of the righteous. For…
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Faith and suffering – 2024.07.19
Philippians 1:27-29 (KJV)27 Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;28 And in nothing terrified by…
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But GOD – 2024.07.02
Ephesians 2:4-10 (ASV)4 but God, being rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,5 even when we were dead through our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace have ye been saved),6 and raised us up with him, and made us to sit with him in the heavenly places, in…
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Blessed – 2024.07.01
Ephesians 1:3-6 (KJV)3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:4 According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:5 Having predestinated…
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Nothing is impossible – 2024.06.28
Luke 1:37 (KJV) For with God nothing shall be impossible.GOD created the heavens and the earth. He made the universe with its abundance of galaxies, solar systems and planets. He created all life and mankind. He makes it all work and upholds it. He knows every single element, atom, nucleus, proton, electron and makes them…
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Vanity and hope – 2024.06.21
Ecclesiastes 1:2-3 (KJV)2 Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all is vanity.3 What profit hath a man of all his labour which he taketh under the sun?When we look at the world and it pursuits one will easily be disillusioned. In the end, it is all in vain, it will all pass…
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Some benefits of righteousness – 2024.06.01
Proverbs 11:3-11 (KJV)3 The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.4 Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.5 The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.6 The righteousness of the upright…
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Mercy and judgement – 2024.05.18
Matthew 5:7 (KJV) Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.Do you need the blessing of mercy from GOD? Then be merciful.Do you need to escape the judgment of GOD? Then be merciful. James 2:13 (KJV) For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.If we do…
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The power of the gospel – 2024.05.16
Romans 1:16-17 (KJV)16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall…
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Get ready Jesus is coming – 2024.05.15
Revelation 22:20 (KJV) He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.Are we ready for the LORD to come and take us with Himself?He is coming quickly. He wants His people to be ready and found walking in the Holy Spirit“Revelation 22:14 (KJV) Blessed are they that do…
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GOD hears – 2024.05.14
Let us look at Psalms 143 todayPsalms 143:1-12 (KJV)1 A Psalm of David. Hear my prayer, O LORD, give ear to my supplications: in thy faithfulness answer me, and in thy righteousness.[David is asking GOD to hear and answer his prayer because the LORD GOD is faithful even when we are faithless “2 Timothy 2:13…
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Complaining to GOD – 2024.05.13
“Psalms 142:2 (KJV) I poured out my complaint before him; I shewed before him my trouble.”In the Psalms we frequently see David complaining to GOD. There is nothing wrong about that but we should not remain in that state. Just like David we should then move from focusing on our troubles to focus on the…
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It is finished – 2024.05.11
John 19:30, John 3:14-21, John 14:6, Luke 9:51, Luke 9:56a and Luke 2:49
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Go up to the mountain – 2024.05.08
Jeremiah 50:6, Romans 16:17-18, 2 Timothy 4:1-5, Galatians 5:22-23, Galatians 5:19-21, Micah 4:2
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Let us be thankful and patiently endure – 2024.05.07
Psalms 136:1-9, Revelation 14:12, Galatians 5:22-23, John 15:18-19, Ephesians 6:10-12, John 15:12, John 15:17 and 1 John 4:17-21
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Ceasing from anxiety and gaining His peace – 2024.05.06
John 14:27, Philippians 4:6, Romans 8:35-39 and John 14:1-4
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How to find rest – 2024.05.03
Matthew 11:28-30, Zechariah 4:6, Hebrews 3:16-19, Hebrews 4:9-11 and Galatians 2:20
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GOD’s long suffering so people repent – 2024.05.02
Revelation 9:20-21, Jeremiah 17:9-10, 2 Peter 3:7-13 and Romans 10:8-13
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Crying out for forgiveness – 2024.05.01
Psalms 130:1-8, Isaiah 63:1, Hebrews 7:25, John 8:24, Acts 4:10-12, John 14:6 and Ephesians 1:7
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