Rewards of a Righteous Psalms 112 provides valuable insights into the qualities of the righteous. The righteous exhibit a reverent fear of the Lord, finding delight in His commands. They exemplify generosity, freely lending and offering gifts to the poor. Steadfast in every situation, they place their trust in the Lord. Conducting their affairs with justice …
Where are you? Genesis 3:8-9 reads, ‘8 Then the man and his wife heard the sound of the Lord God as he was walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and they hid from the Lord God among the trees of the garden. 9 But the Lord God called to the man, “Where are …
Nor shall you touch it In Genesis 3:3, when Satan questioned Eve in the Garden of Eden about God’s command, Eve added to what had been commanded. She replied, ‘God did say, “You must not eat fruit from the tree that is in the middle of the garden, and you must not touch it, or you …
Looking ahead for the reward In Hebrews 11:24-27, we find a compelling example of Moses opting for a challenging right over an easier wrong. Moses willingly endured mistreatment and disgrace rather than indulging in the fleeting pleasures of sin. Although sin may offer momentary pleasure, it is clear that such pleasures are short-lived, lacking lasting significance—lasting …
Capturing the mountain “Now therefore, give me this mountain of which the Lord spoke on that day; for you heard on that day how the Anakim were there, and that the cities were great and fortified. It may be that the Lord will be with me, and I shall be able to drive them out …
Why should God bless us? “Psalm 67 opens with a declaration often heard within the church—an invocation known as the Aaronic blessing, as pronounced in Numbers 6:23–26. This blessing comprises three distinct phrases: 1. ‘Be gracious to us,’ embodying the image of a stronger person lifting up or bending down to uplift a weaker individual.2. ‘Bless …
Flourish !!! Most of us desire to flourish in whatever we do, either by doing something or by trusting in something or someone. Psalm 52 gives us the keys. The Psalm is once again a Psalm of instruction, providing a contrast between the wicked and the righteous. The wicked trust in treachery, evil, deceit, wealth, …
Choices !!! Psalm 1 is often referred to as the preamble to the book of Psalms. It encapsulates the entire teachings of the Bible, asserting that one’s choices determine their circumstances and the ensuing consequences they must bear. The pursuit of happiness is a universal desire, and Psalm 1 offers us the key to achieving …