Many of you might have already seen this. I received it this morning.
Enjoy.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Psalm 37 v 1-9; 16-18; 37-40
On my way into work this morning I heard on Impact radio Psalm 37 v 7-9, so I read the Psalm. Great one!
"1 Don't worry about the wicked or envy those who do wrong.
For like grass, they soon fade away. Like spring flowers, they soon wither.
Trust in the Lord and do good. Then you will live safely in the land and prosper.
Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you your heart's desires.
Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust him, and he will help you.
He will make your innocence radiate like the dawn, and the justice of your cause will shine like the noonday sun.
Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for him to act. Don't worry about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes.
Stop being angry! Turn from your rage! Do not lose your temper - it only leads to harm.
For the wicked will be destroyed, but those who trust in the Lord will possess the Land"
"16 It is better to be godly and have little than to be evil and rich.
For the strength of the wicked will be shattered, but the Lord takes care of the Godly.
Day by day the Lord takes care of the innocent, and they will receive an inheritance that lasts forever."
"37 Look at those who are honest and good, for a wonderful future awaits those who love peace.
But the rebellious will be destroyed; they have no future.
The Lord rescues the Godly; he is their fortress in times of trouble.
The Lord helps them, rescuing them from the wicked. He saves them, and they find shelter in him"
What an amazing Psalm. Here we are told that if we are Godly and look toward God he saves us and looks after us. However, if we are wicked and strive to do things for self gain and ourselves God will judge us and not look after us. He can be and should be our fortress, only though if we are Godly. Too often we see sportsmen and women, coaches and administrators striving for self gain and not Godliness. Judgement from God will prevail and we need to evaluate our motives on how we do and excute things. How do I deal with others and what am I looking to achieve through sport should be our point of decision.
God Bless
"1 Don't worry about the wicked or envy those who do wrong.
For like grass, they soon fade away. Like spring flowers, they soon wither.
Trust in the Lord and do good. Then you will live safely in the land and prosper.
Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you your heart's desires.
Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust him, and he will help you.
He will make your innocence radiate like the dawn, and the justice of your cause will shine like the noonday sun.
Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for him to act. Don't worry about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes.
Stop being angry! Turn from your rage! Do not lose your temper - it only leads to harm.
For the wicked will be destroyed, but those who trust in the Lord will possess the Land"
"16 It is better to be godly and have little than to be evil and rich.
For the strength of the wicked will be shattered, but the Lord takes care of the Godly.
Day by day the Lord takes care of the innocent, and they will receive an inheritance that lasts forever."
"37 Look at those who are honest and good, for a wonderful future awaits those who love peace.
But the rebellious will be destroyed; they have no future.
The Lord rescues the Godly; he is their fortress in times of trouble.
The Lord helps them, rescuing them from the wicked. He saves them, and they find shelter in him"
What an amazing Psalm. Here we are told that if we are Godly and look toward God he saves us and looks after us. However, if we are wicked and strive to do things for self gain and ourselves God will judge us and not look after us. He can be and should be our fortress, only though if we are Godly. Too often we see sportsmen and women, coaches and administrators striving for self gain and not Godliness. Judgement from God will prevail and we need to evaluate our motives on how we do and excute things. How do I deal with others and what am I looking to achieve through sport should be our point of decision.
God Bless
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
2 Chronicles 20 v 5 - 9 & 15
5 "Jehosophate stood before the community of Juah & Jerusalem in front of the new courtyard at the Temple of the Lord. He prayed,'O Lord, God of our ancestors, you alone are the God who is in heaven. You are the ruler of all the kingdoms of the earth. You are powerful & mighty; no one can stand against you!
O our God, did you not drive out those who lived in this land when your people of Israel arrived? And did you not give this land forever to the descendants of your friend Abraham?
Your people settled here and built this Temple to honor your name. They said, 'Whenever we are faced with any calamity such as war, plague, or famine, we can come to stand in your presence before this temple where your name is hoinoured. We can cry out to you to save us, and you will hear us & rescue us.'
15"He said, "Listen, all you people of Judah & Jerusalem! Listen, King Jehoshaphat! This is what the Lord says: Do not be afraid! Don't be discouraged by this mighty army, for the battle is not yours, but God's."
O our God, did you not drive out those who lived in this land when your people of Israel arrived? And did you not give this land forever to the descendants of your friend Abraham?
Your people settled here and built this Temple to honor your name. They said, 'Whenever we are faced with any calamity such as war, plague, or famine, we can come to stand in your presence before this temple where your name is hoinoured. We can cry out to you to save us, and you will hear us & rescue us.'
15"He said, "Listen, all you people of Judah & Jerusalem! Listen, King Jehoshaphat! This is what the Lord says: Do not be afraid! Don't be discouraged by this mighty army, for the battle is not yours, but God's."
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