God is love – 1 John 4:4-9, 1 John 4:18 1 John 4:4-9 4 Ye are of (out from, origin) God, little children (natural descendent, term of endearment), and have overcome (victorious, come off victor) them: because greater (by measure and stature) is he that is in you, than he that is in the world. 5 They are of (out from, origin) the world: therefore (on account of this) speak they of (out from, origin) the world, and the world heareth them. 6 We are of (out from, origin) God: he that knoweth (ginosko – experiential learning) God heareth us; he that is […]

God loves you Proverbs 19:21, Jeremiah 10:23, Proverbs 16:9, Ephesians 2:1-8 Proverbs 19:21 21 There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand. Jeremiah 10:23 23 O Lord, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps. Proverbs 16:9 9 A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps. Ephesians 2:1-8 2 And you hath he quickened, who were dead (state of death) in (by) trespasses and sins; 2 Wherein (in which) in time past (once) ye walked according to the course (the age) of […]

God introduced us to His love while we were not in a state of righteousness Romans 5:3-11 3 And not only so, but we glory (rejoice also) in (resting within) tribulations (pressure, compression, hence pressure from evil, affliction, stress) also: knowing that tribulation worketh (effects) patience (patient enduring); 4 And patience (patient enduring), experience (the state of being tried or having been tried); and experience (the state of being tried or having been tried), hope (expectations of future good): 5 And hope (expectations of future good) maketh not ashamed (cause shame); because the love (agape) of God is shed abroad (to shed blood, […]

Rely on God Proverbs 19:21, Jeremiah 10:23, Proverbs 16:9, James 1:5-8, Proverbs 3:5-6 Proverbs 19:21 21 There are many devices I(many Changs) n a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel (His advice) of the Lord, that shall stand. Jeremiah 10:23 23 O Lord, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps. Proverbs 16:9 9 A man’s heart deviseth (lit. weaves) his way: but the Lord directeth his steps. James 1:5-8 5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth (to suggest blue for anything) […]

Go to God and acknowledge Him – 1 Samuel 17:34-37, 1 Samuel 30:1-8, Proverbs 3:6, Psalms 37:3-11 1 Samuel 17:34-37 34 And David said unto Saul, Thy servant kept his father’s sheep, and there came a lion, and a bear, and took a lamb out of the flock: 35 And I went out after him, and smote him, and delivered it out of his mouth: and when he arose against me, I caught him by his beard, and smote him, and slew him. 36 Thy servant slew both the lion and the bear: and this uncircumcised Philistine shall be as one of them, […]

Rules that govern life – Proverbs 15:1-10 Proverbs 15:1-10 15 A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. 2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. 3 The eyes of the Lord are in every place, beholding the evil and the good. 4 A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit. 5 A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent. 6 In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble. 7 The lips […]

Hearing God’s word effects your believing – 1 Thessalonians 2:2:13, Act 17:10-12, Hebrews 4:12, Galatians 5:1 1 Thessalonians 2:2:13 13 For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually (is made energetic) worketh also in you that believe. Acts 17:10-12 10 And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the Jews. 11 These were more noble […]

All ways lead to death, God’s word leads to life – Proverbs 16:25, Proverbs 14:12, Romans 8:1-6 , Romans 3:10-12, 2 Peter 1:20-21 Proverbs 16:25 25 There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. Proverbs 14:12 12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. Romans 8:1-6 2 For the law of the Spirit (the new spiritual nature) of life (the spiritual law of life) in (resting within) Christ Jesus hath made me free (freed me) from (away from) the law […]

God’s word is magnified above His name – Psalms 138:1-6 Psalms 138:1-6 138 I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee. 2 I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name. 3 In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul. 4 All the kings of the earth shall praise thee, O Lord, when they hear the words of thy mouth. 5 Yea, they shall sing in the ways of […]

Rejoice in God’s goodness – Psalm 33:1-12 Psalm 33:1-12 33 Rejoice (utter cries of joy) in the Lord, O ye righteous: for praise is comely (to celebrate) for the upright. 2 Praise the Lord with harp: sing unto him with the psaltery and an instrument of ten strings. 3 Sing unto him a new song; play skilfully with a loud noise. 4 For the word of the Lord is right (simple, straight, not complicated); and all his works are done in truth (firm, steadfast). 5 He loveth righteousness (fairness) and judgment (make things right): the earth is full of the goodness (kindness) of the Lord. 6 By the word of the Lord were the […]

Think on these things – Colossians 3:23-24, Colossians 3:12-15 Colossians 3:23-24 23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; 24 Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ. Colossians 3:12-15 12 Put on (like a tee shirt) therefore, as the elect (chosen) of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies (subjective compassion), kindness (sweetness of disposition input of ingratitude), humbleness (modesty) of mind, meekness (enduring all things with an even temper), longsuffering; 13 Forbearing (to hold up) one another, and forgiving one another, if any […]

Set your course in light – Ephesians 5:1-2, Romans 5:8-16 Ephesians 5:1-2 5 Be ye therefore followers (imitator) of God, as dear (beloved)children; 2 And walk in love, as Christ (the messiah) also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour. Romans 5:8-16 8 For ye were sometimes (once) darkness (the darkness of blindness), but now are ye light (not in the light be received the Light) in the Lord (the Christ): walk (course of life) as children (sons) of light: 9 (For the fruit of the Spirit (light) is in all […]

He who turns back to God – Luke 15:1-32 Luke 15:1-32 15 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 not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it? 5 And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing. 6 And when he cometh […]

God’s grace is tremendous – Romans 5:1-6 Romans 5:1-6 5 Therefore being justified (set forth as righteous) by (out from) faith (believing), we have peace (state of undisturbed well being) with (out from) God through (the dividing line) our Lord Jesus Christ: 2 By (the dividing line) whom also we have (obtained) access (the introduction) also by (the dividing line) faith into (motion to) this grace (a kind, affectionate, pleasing nature and inclining disposition) wherein (in which) we stand, and rejoice (speak loud, boast, vaunt oneself) in (resting within) hope (expectations of future good) of the glory (a real knowledge of a […]

Stay in God’s rest – Hebrews 4:3-11 4 Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into his rest (a place of rest; implies a final rest), any of you should seem to come short (having failed) of it. 2 For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed (blended, united) with faith in them that heard it. 3 For we which have believed (absolute belief) do enter into rest (a laying down, implies final rest), as he said, As I have sworn in my […]

Work and walk upright – Proverbs 6:3, Proverbs 6:6-11, Proverbs 6:16-19 Proverbs 6:3 6 My son, if thou be surety for thy friend, if thou hast stricken thy hand with a stranger, 2 Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the words of thy mouth. 3 Do this now, my son, and deliver thyself, when thou art come into the hand of thy friend; go, humble thyself, and make sure thy friend. Proverbs 6:6-11 6 Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: 7 Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler, 8 Provideth her meat in […]

Delight in God’s word – Genesis 12:1-3, Genesis 17:7-10, 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 Genesis 12:1-3 12 Now the Lord had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, unto a land that I will shew thee: 2 And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing: 3 And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed. Genesis 17:6-10 6 And I will make thee exceeding […]

Pray and think on the word – Ephesians 5:19-21, Matthew 6:5-7 Ephesians 5:19-21 19 Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; 20 Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ; 21 Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God. Matthew 6:5-7 5 And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily […]

Get to know the word – Ephesians 4:14-15, Ephesians 4:23-24, Romans 10:9-10, Psalms 94:19 Ephesians 4:14-15 14 That we henceforth be (may be) no more (no longer) children (not old enough to speak), tossed to and fro (surging about as waves), and carried about (born hither and thither) with every wind (air in motion) of doctrine (the teaching), by (remianing within) the sleight (entrapping by deceit) of men, and cunning craftiness (with subtlety), whereby they lie in wait to deceive; 15 But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: Ephesians […]

God’s word is perfect – Psalms 18:30, Psalms 119:28, 50, 170, Proverbs 30:5 Psalms 18:30 30 As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the Lord is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him. Psalms 119:28, 50, 170 28 My soul melteth for heaviness: strengthen thou me according unto thy word. 50 This is my comfort in my affliction: for thy word hath quickened me. 170 Let my supplication come before thee: deliver (defend from sin and guilt) me according to thy word. Proverbs 30:5 5 Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put […]