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The Bible Digest by G. E. Dean

Authored by our pastor, G.E. "Skip" Dean, The Bible Digest is a series of scriptures with a devotional comment, one for every day. The articles appear in newspapers across the U.S. For information on receiving them by email or for permission to print, call 318-396-1271 or email. They are distributed free of charge.

June 23 - July 27, 2019

Sunday, June 23, 2019

“Because I will publish the name of the LORD: ascribe you greatness to our God. He is the Rock, his work is perfect: for all his ways are judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is he.” (Deuteronomy 32:3-4 AKJV)

Praise the Lord. There is none like Him.

Monday, June 24, 2019

“I tell you, No: but, except you repent, you shall all likewise perish.” (Luke 13:3 AKJV)

Repent means to turn away from sin and turn to the Lord. Have you repented of sin?

Tuesday, June 25, 2019

“Then said one to him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said to them, Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say to you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.” (Luke 13:23-24 AKJV)

Don’t take getting to Heaven for granted. Jesus is the only way. Are you trusting Him as your Lord?

Wednesday, June 26, 2019

“For whoever exalts himself shall be abased; and he that humbles himself shall be exalted.” (Luke 14:11 AKJV)

Humility before God is essential to be right with Him.

Thursday, June 27, 2019

“He that keeps his mouth keeps his life: but he that opens wide his lips shall have destruction.” (Proverbs 13:3 AKJV)

Think before you speak. It will save you a lot of trouble.

Friday, June 28, 2019

“This book of the law shall not depart out of your mouth; but you shall meditate therein day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall have good success.” (Joshua 1:8 AKJV)

Read the Bible and apply the Bible. You will be glad you did.

Saturday, June 29, 2019

“And as soon as we had heard these things, our hearts did melt, neither did there remain any more courage in any man, because of you: for the LORD your God, he is God in heaven above, and in earth beneath.” (Joshua 2:11 AKJV)

There is only one God and He is the God of the Bible. Worship Him and Him alone.

Sunday, June 30, 2019

“For whoever exalts himself shall be abased; and he that humbles himself shall be exalted.” (Luke 14:11 AKJV)

True humility is blessed by God. Let’s don’t think too highly of ourselves.

Monday, July 1, 2019

“And whoever does not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple.” (Luke 14:27 AKJV)

Following Jesus is a serious commitment. Have you made such a commitment?

Tuesday, July 2, 2019

“Commit your works to the LORD, and your thoughts shall be established.” (Proverbs 16:3 AKJV)

Follow God’s plan. He knows what is best.

Wednesday, July 3, 2019

“Turn us again, O God, and cause your face to shine; and we shall be saved.” (Psalms 80:3 AKJV)

All of us need the Lord. We need this kind of praying.

Thursday, July 4, 2019

“But my people would not listen to my voice; and Israel would none of me. So I gave them up to their own hearts’ lust: and they walked in their own counsels.” (Psalms 81:11-12 AKJV)

If we are not for the Lord that means we are against the Lord. Think it over.

Friday, July 5, 2019

“And Joshua said to the people, Sanctify yourselves: for tomorrow the LORD will do wonders among you.” (Joshua 3:5 AKJV)

We must always be ready for God to work in us. We need to be holy because He is holy.

Saturday, July 6, 2019

“And the captain of the LORD’s host said to Joshua, Loose your shoe from off your foot; for the place where on you stand is holy. And Joshua did so.” (Joshua 5:15 AKJV)

God is holy and we must live in the light of that truth. God can never be less than holy.

Sunday, July 7, 2019

“For a day in your courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness.” (Psalms 84:10 AKJV)

Is this how you feel? People who love the Lord will want to be in God’s House with God’s people.

Monday, July 8, 2019

“For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.” (Psalms 84:11 AKJV)

It is a blessing to be a child of God.

Tuesday, July 9, 2019

“And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.” (Luke 16:24 AKJV)

Hell is a real place. Give your life to Jesus and let Heaven be your eternal home.

Wednesday, July 10, 2019

“So likewise, whoever he be of you that forsakes not all that he has, he cannot be my disciple.” (Luke 14:33 AKJV)

Jesus calls for a full commitment. Are you His disciple?

Thursday, July 11, 2019

“No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.” (Luke 16:13 AKJV)

You must decide. Who is your Lord?

Friday, July 12, 2019

“It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he cast into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones.” (Luke 17:2 AKJV)

Don’t stand in the way of children who want to come to Jesus.

Saturday, July 13, 2019

“Will you not revive us again: that your people may rejoice in you?” (Psalms 85:6 AKJV)

We need revival and God is the only One who can give it to us. Pray for revival.

Sunday, July 14, 2019

“He that walks with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.” (Proverbs 13:20 AKJV)

Who are your friends?

Monday, July 15, 2019

“So likewise you, when you shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do.” (Luke 17:10 AKJV)

This should be the attitude of all Christians. It is an honor to serve the Lord and others in the name of the Lord.

Tuesday, July 16, 2019

“And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God, And fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan.” (Luke 17:15-16 AKJV)

The happiest and most fulfilled people are grateful people. Be thankful and you will be blessed.

Wednesday, July 17, 2019

“And he spoke a parable to them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;” (Luke 18:1 AKJV)

Don’t give up. Keep praying. God is listening.

Thursday, July 18, 2019

“For you, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy to all them that call on you.” (Psalms 86:5 AKJV)

God will forgive. Repent of sin and turn to Him.

Friday, July 19, 2019

“Teach me your way, O LORD; I will walk in your truth: unite my heart to fear your name. I will praise you, O Lord my God, with all my heart: and I will glorify your name for ever more.” (Psalms 86:11-12 AKJV)

This is the kind of praying that will bless us and others.

Saturday, July 20, 2019

“And if it seem evil to you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom you will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.” (Joshua 24:15 AKJV)

Oh that every man would have a heart like this. Dad, be a Godly man and you will bless your family.

Sunday, July 21, 2019

“And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes to heaven, but smote on his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.” (Luke 18:13 AKJV)

Thank God for His mercy. He is a wonderful God.

Monday, July 22, 2019

“But Jesus called them to him, and said, Suffer little children to come to me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.” (Luke 18:16 AKJV)

Jesus loves children. Let’s bring them to Jesus.

Tuesday, July 23, 2019

“Take good heed therefore to yourselves, that you love the LORD your God.” (Joshua 23:11 AKJV)

God wants our love more than anything. If He has our hearts He has all of us.

Wednesday, July 24, 2019

“He that spares his rod hates his son: but he that loves him chastens him betimes.” (Proverbs 13:24 AKJV)

Every child needs loving consistent discipline.

Thursday, July 25, 2019

“The heavens are yours, the earth also is yours: as for the world and the fullness thereof, you have founded them.” (Psalms 89:11 AKJV)

We are living in God’s world. Let’s honor in all that we do.

Friday, July 26, 2019

“Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, you are God.” (Psalms 90:2 AKJV)

There is only one God and He is the Creator of the universe. Worship Him and Him alone.

Saturday, July 27, 2019

“Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away.” (Luke 21:33 AKJV)

God’s Word stands eternal. You can depend on Him.

May 19 - June 22, 2019

Sunday, May 19, 2019
“And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.” (Luke 9:35 AKJV)

There is only one son of God and His name is Jesus. Hear Him.

Monday, May 20, 2019
“He said to them, But whom say you that I am? Peter answering said, The Christ of God.” (Luke 9:20 AKJV)

Peter got it right. There is no other person like Jesus. He is Lord.

Tuesday, May 21, 2019
“My mouth shall show forth your righteousness and your salvation all the day; for I know not the numbers thereof.” (Psalms 71:15 AKJV)

Let’s all speak a word for the Lord. He has been so good to us, let’s be good to Him.

Wednesday, May 22, 2019

“Now also when I am old and gray headed, O God, forsake me not; until I have showed your strength to this generation, and your power to everyone that is to come.” (Psalms 71:18 AKJV)

It is so important that we pass the faith along to our children and grandchildren.

Thursday, May 23, 2019
“When I thought to know this, it was too painful for me; Until I went into the sanctuary of God; then understood I their end.” (Psalms 73:16-17 AKJV)

When we go to church we get a clear look at reality. Be in church this Sunday.

Friday, May 24, 2019
“And it shall come to pass, that whoever will not listen to my words which he shall speak in my name, I will require it of him.” (Deuteronomy 18:19 AKJV)

When God speaks, we need to pay attention.
 
Saturday, May 25, 2019
“Whom have I in heaven but you? and there is none on earth that I desire beside you.” (Psalms 73:25 AKJV)

The Lord can satisfy every human heart. Put your trust in Him.

Sunday, May 26, 2019
“Take heed to yourselves, that your heart be not deceived, and you turn aside, and serve other gods, and worship them;” (Deuteronomy 11:16 AKJV)

Keep your eyes on the Lord. He is the only One worthy to be worshipped.

Monday, May 27, 2019
“And you shall teach them your children, speaking of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up.” (Deuteronomy 11:19 AKJV)

Our children are watching. What message are we sending them?

Tuesday, May 28, 2019
“The day is yours, the night also is yours: you have prepared the light and the sun. You have set all the borders of the earth: you have made summer and winter.” (Psalms 74:16-17 AKJV)

This is God’s world. We are His guests.

Wednesday, May 29, 2019
“For promotion comes neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south. But God is the judge: he puts down one, and sets up another.” (Psalms 75:6-7 AKJV)

God is the final bookkeeper. Follow His will for your life.
 
Thursday, May 30, 2019
“And as he was yet a coming, the devil threw him down, and tare him. And Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the child, and delivered him again to his father.” (Luke 9:42 AKJV)

Jesus is Lord! He has all power.

Friday, May 31, 2019
“And said to them, Whoever shall receive this child in my name receives me: and whoever shall receive me receives him that sent me: for he that is least among you all, the same shall be great.” (Luke 9:48 AKJV)

Have you received the Lord Jesus as the Savior and Lord of your life?

Saturday, June 1, 2019
“And he answering said, You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself.” (Luke 10:27 AKJV)

Do you truly love the Lord Jesus? Your actions will show it.

Sunday, June 2, 2019
“If there be among you a poor man of one of your brothers within any of your gates in your land which the LORD your God gives you, you shall not harden your heart, nor shut your hand from your poor brother:” (Deuteronomy 15:7 AKJV)

Be kind. Be giving. This is God’s way.

Monday, June 3, 2019
“I will remember the works of the LORD: surely I will remember your wonders of old. I will meditate also of all your work, and talk of your doings.” (Psalms 77:11-12 AKJV)

Don’t forget all of God’s blessings He has given you.

Tuesday, June 4, 2019
“And he answering said, You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself.” (Luke 10:27 AKJV)

Love is the way to go. Ask the Lord to fill your heart with His love.
 
Wednesday, June 5, 2019
“There is that speaks like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.” (Proverbs 12:18 AKJV)

Make your words a blessing. Everyone needs a word of encouragement.

Thursday, June 6, 2019
“But if I with the finger of God cast out devils, no doubt the kingdom of God is come on you.” (Luke 11:20 AKJV)

Jesus has all power. Put your life in His Hands.

Friday, June 7, 2019
“He that is not with me is against me: and he that gathers not with me scatters.” (Luke 11:23 AKJV)

There is no gray area with Jesus. Are you on His side?

Saturday, June 8, 2019
“But he said, Yes rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.” (Luke 11:28 AKJV)

Let’s do more than just hear from God. Let’s obey Him.

Sunday, June 9, 2019
“No man, when he has lighted a candle, puts it in a secret place, neither under a bushel, but on a candlestick, that they which come in may see the light.” (Luke 11:33 AKJV)

Christians must let the light of Jesus shine in our daily lives.

Monday, June 10, 2019
“But woe to you, Pharisees! for you tithe mint and rue and all manner of herbs, and pass over judgment and the love of God: these ought you to have done, and not to leave the other undone.” (Luke 11:42 AKJV)

Don’t let religious ritual stand in the way of real Christianity. Be real.

Tuesday, June 11, 2019
“But I will forewarn you whom you shall fear: Fear him, which after he has killed has power to cast into hell; yes, I say to you, Fear him.” (Luke 12:5 AKJV)

Fear the Lord. He has the final say for all of us. We must cast ourselves on the mercy of God. He will forgive if we repent and follow Jesus.

Wednesday, June 12, 2019
“The secret things belong to the LORD our God: but those things which are revealed belong to us and to our children for ever, that we may do all the words of this law.” (Deuteronomy 29:29 AKJV)

It is a blessing when God reveals His will to us. Now we must obey.

Thursday, June 13, 2019
“But the word is very near to you, in your mouth, and in your heart, that you may do it.” (Deuteronomy 30:14 AKJV)

Read the Bible. You will find the will of God in its pages.

Friday, June 14, 2019
“Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God? But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: you are of more value than many sparrows.” (Luke 12:6-7 AKJV)

You are valuable to God. You are made in His image. He loves you.

Saturday, June 15, 2019
“Also I say to you, Whoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God: But he that denies me before men shall be denied before the angels of God.” (Luke 12:8-9 AKJV)

Let others know that you are a follower of Jesus. They need Him also.

Sunday, June 16, 2019
“I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both you and your seed may live:” (Deuteronomy 30:19 AKJV)

Choose the Lord. Choose life abundant and life eternal.

Monday, June 17, 2019
“Also I say to you, Whoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God: But he that denies me before men shall be denied before the angels of God.” (Luke 12:8-9 AKJV)

We are not ashamed of Jesus and the good news that he came to save us from Hell to eternal life in Heaven.

Tuesday, June 18, 2019
“And he said to them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consists not in the abundance of the things which he possesses.” (Luke 12:15 AKJV)

Things can not satisfy the human heart. Only God can meet our deepest needs.

Wednesday, June 19, 2019
“Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD your God, he it is that does go with you; he will not fail you, nor forsake you.” (Deuteronomy 31:6 AKJV)

Trusting the Lord gives great confidence. He will never leave us.

Thursday, June 20, 2019
“And he said to his disciples, Therefore I say to you, Take no thought for your life, what you shall eat; neither for the body, what you shall put on. The life is more than meat, and the body is more than raiment.” (Luke 12:22-23 AKJV)

Have faith in God. He will take care of His own.  

Friday, June 21, 2019
“And that their children, which have not known any thing, may hear, and learn to fear the LORD your God, as long as you live in the land where you go over Jordan to possess it.” (Deuteronomy 31:13 AKJV)

Take time to tell your children about the faithfulness of God.

Saturday, June 22, 2019
“Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feeds them: how much more are you better than the fowls?” (Luke 12:24 AKJV)

God loves you. Let Him take care of you. Obey Him.

April 14 - May 18, 2019

Sunday, April 14, 2019
“And the world passes away, and the lust thereof: but he that does the will of God stays for ever.” (1 John 2:17 AKJV)

Are our values in the right place?

Monday, April 15, 2019
“They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us: but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us.” (1 John 2:19 AKJV)

Real Christians will stay the course. Are you a real Christian?

Tuesday, April 16, 2019
“And you know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin.” (1 John 3:5 AKJV)

Jesus didn’t come to save us in our sins but from our sins.

Wednesday, April 17, 2019
“He that gives to the poor shall not lack: but he that hides his eyes shall have many a curse.” (Proverbs 28:27 AKJV)

Don’t forget the poor.

Thursday, April 18, 2019
“He that commits sin is of the devil; for the devil sins from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.” (1 John 3:8 AKJV)

Jesus came to destroy evil. He is holy and can never be less than holy.

Friday, April 19, 2019
“My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.” (1 John 3:18 AKJV)

Love should be spoken and put into action.

Saturday, April 20, 2019
“He, that being often reproved hardens his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.” (Proverbs 29:1 AKJV)

Don’t think that God’s patience is weakness. There will come a day of Judgment.

Sunday, April 21, 2019
“He that has the Son has life; and he that has not the Son of God has not life.” (1 John 5:12 AKJV)

Do you have Jesus? Does He have you? Think it over.

Monday, April 22, 2019
“Except the LORD build the house, they labor in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman wakes but in vain.” (Psalms 127:1 AKJV)

The Lord gives life meaning now and forever. Follow Him.

Tuesday, April 23, 2019
“The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself brings his mother to shame.” (Proverbs 29:15 AKJV)

Every child needs loving discipline.

Wednesday, April 24, 2019
“Behold, the days come, said the Lord GOD, that I will send a famine in the land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of the LORD:” (Amos 8:11 AKJV)

Listen to the Word of God while you have the opportunity.

Thursday, April 25, 2019
“Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.” (Revelation 3:20 AKJV)

Let Jesus into your life. He is the One who can really help you.

Friday, April 26, 2019
“You are worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power: for you have created all things, and for your pleasure they are and were created.” (Revelation 4:11 AKJV)

We were created by God for God.

Saturday, April 27, 2019
“The fear of man brings a snare: but whoever puts his trust in the LORD shall be safe.” (Proverbs 29:25 AKJV)

Trust the Lord. He can take care of you.

Sunday, April 28, 2019
“He has showed you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?” (Micah 6:8 AKJV)

God’s Word still stands. Let’s obey Him.

Monday, April 29, 2019
“O LORD, I have heard your speech, and was afraid: O LORD, revive your work in the middle of the years, in the middle of the years make known; in wrath remember mercy.” (Habakkuk 3:2 AKJV)

We need this kind of praying today.

Tuesday, April 30, 2019
“Cause me to hear your loving kindness in the morning; for in you do I trust: cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul to you.” (Psalms 143:8 AKJV)

Get alone with God in the morning. You will be blessed if you do.

Wednesday, May 1, 2019
“These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful.” (Revelation 17:14 AKJV)

Jesus is the Lamb of God and the King of Kings. Worship Him.

Thursday, May 2, 2019
“Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchable.” (Psalms 145:3 AKJV)

This says it all. God is worthy to be worshipped.

Friday, May 3, 2019
“The LORD is near to all them that call on him, to all that call on him in truth.” (Psalms 145:18 AKJV)

Pray. The Lord is listening.

Saturday, May 4, 2019
“You shall also consider in your heart, that, as a man chastens his son, so the LORD your God chastens you.” (Deuteronomy 8:5 AKJV)

God disciplines us because He loves us.

Sunday, May 5, 2019
“When you have eaten and are full, then you shall bless the LORD your God for the good land which he has given you. Beware that you forget not the LORD your God, in not keeping his commandments, and his judgments, and his statutes, which I command you this day:” (Deuteronomy 8:10-11 AKJV)

Prosperity can sometimes be our greatest hindrance to serving the Lord.

Monday, May 6, 2019
“Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge: but he that hates reproof is brutish.” (Proverbs 12:1 AKJV)

Which one are you?

Tuesday, May 7, 2019
“Blessed be the Lord, who daily loads us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. Selah.” (Psalms 68:19 AKJV)

God is good to us. Let’s be good to Him.

Wednesday, May 8, 2019
“And you shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might.” (Deuteronomy 6:5 AKJV)

God wants our love. If He has this, He has us.

Thursday, May 9, 2019
“He that trusts in his riches shall fall; but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.” (Proverbs 11:28 AKJV)

Trust God. Riches will not help you like He can.

Friday, May 10, 2019
“And why call you me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?” (Luke 6:46 AKJV)

This is a good question for professing Christians to answer.

Saturday, May 11, 2019
“Only take heed to yourself, and keep your soul diligently, lest you forget the things which your eyes have seen, and lest they depart from your heart all the days of your life: but teach them your sons, and your sons’ sons;” (Deuteronomy 4:9 AKJV)

Pass the faith along to your children and grandchildren. This is what they need.

Sunday, May 12, 2019
“And now, Israel, what does the LORD your God require of you, but to fear the LORD your God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul, To keep the commandments of the LORD, and his statutes, which I command you this day for your good?” (Deuteronomy 10:12-13 AKJV)

We show our love for the Lord by obeying Him.

Monday, May 13, 2019
“Those by the way side are they that hear; then comes the devil, and takes away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved. They on the rock are they, which, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away. And that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection. But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience.” (Luke 8:12-15 AKJV)

What kind of heart do you have for the Lord?

Tuesday, May 14, 2019
“And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Master, master, we perish. Then he arose, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water: and they ceased, and there was a calm.” (Luke 8:24 AKJV)

Jesus is Lord. He can calm the storms of nature and He can calm the storms of life.

Wednesday, May 15, 2019
“Return to your own house, and show how great things God has done to you. And he went his way, and published throughout the whole city how great things Jesus had done to him.” (Luke 8:39 AKJV)

Spread the good news of Jesus to others. He will bless them also.

Thursday, May 16, 2019
“Behold, the heaven and the heaven of heavens is the LORD’s your God, the earth also, with all that therein is.” (Deuteronomy 10:14 AKJV)

God is still on the throne. Worship Him.

Friday, May 17, 2019
“Take heed to yourselves, that your heart be not deceived, and you turn aside, and serve other gods, and worship them;” (Deuteronomy 11:16 AKJV)

Keep your eyes on the Lord. Don’t be distracted by the things of this world.

Saturday, May 18, 2019
“And Jesus said to him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.” (Luke 9:62 AKJV)

Real Christians stay on the path of the Lord.

March 10 - April 13, 2019

Sunday, March 10, 2019
“Behold, this was the iniquity of your sister Sodom, pride, fullness of bread, and abundance of idleness was in her and in her daughters, neither did she strengthen the hand of the poor and needy. And they were haughty, and committed abomination before me: therefore I took them away as I saw good.” (Ezekiel 16:49-50 AKJV)

This sounds a lot like our day. We must repent before it is too late.
 
Monday, March 11, 2019
“For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, said the Lord; I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts: and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people:” (Hebrews 8:10 AKJV)

Ask the Lord to write His Word into your heart. We all need the Lord to help us be like Jesus.

Tuesday, March 12, 2019
“And as it is appointed to men once to die, but after this the judgment: So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and to them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin to salvation.” (Hebrews 9:27-28 AKJV)

Judgment day is coming. We need Jesus to save us from Hell. Only He can.

Wednesday, March 13, 2019
“Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom he has redeemed from the hand of the enemy;” (Psalms 107:2 AKJV)

Don’t be timid. Exalt the name of the Lord.

Thursday, March 14, 2019
“He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.” (Psalms 107:20 AKJV)

God’s Word can bring healing to your broken heart. Read it. Believe it. 

Friday, March 15, 2019
“Give us help from trouble: for vain is the help of man.” (Psalms 108:12 AKJV)

The Lord is the only One who can truly help us now and forever.

Saturday, March 16, 2019
“Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.” (Hebrews 11:3 AKJV)

God spoke this world into existence. He is the great Creator and Sustainer.

Sunday, March 17, 2019
“But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that comes to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.” (Hebrews 11:6 AKJV)

Have faith in God. He pays great dividends.

Monday, March 18, 2019
“Why seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which does so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking to Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.” (Hebrews 12:1-2 AKJV)

Keep on keeping on. Keep your eyes on Jesus. He loves you.

Tuesday, March 19, 2019
“Furthermore we have had fathers of our flesh which corrected us, and we gave them reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection to the Father of spirits, and live?” (Hebrews 12:9 AKJV)

God disciplines us because He loves us.

Wednesday, March 20, 2019
“For our God is a consuming fire.” (Hebrews 12:29 AKJV)

Don’t trifle with God.

Thursday, March 21, 2019
“Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as you have: for he has said, I will never leave you, nor forsake you.” (Hebrews 13:5 AKJV)

When we have the Lord, we have all that we need. He will meet our needs.

Friday, March 22, 2019
“Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.” (Hebrews 13:8 AKJV)

Get your joy and peace from the Lord. He never changes.

Saturday, March 23, 2019
“I love the LORD, because he has heard my voice and my supplications. Because he has inclined his ear to me, therefore will I call on him as long as I live.” (Psalms 116:1-2 AKJV)

It’s true. God has been so good to me. God answers prayer.

Sunday, March 24, 2019
“What shall I render to the LORD for all his benefits toward me?” (Psalms 116:12 AKJV)

God has done so much for us. What are we going to do for Him?

Monday, March 25, 2019
“I will offer to you the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call on the name of the LORD.” (Psalms 116:17 AKJV)

Take time to thank the Lord. He is so good to us.

Tuesday, March 26, 2019
“But be you doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.” (James 1:22 AKJV)

Real faith has actions.

Wednesday, March 27, 2019
“Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.” (James 1:27 AKJV)

The Lord has a special place in His heart for those who are alone. So should we.

Thursday, March 28, 2019
“You believe that there is one God; you do well: the devils also believe, and tremble.” (James 2:19 AKJV)

Faith is more than intellectual assent to a fact. Faith in God is total reliance upon the Lord.

Friday, March 29, 2019
“Out of the same mouth proceeds blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not so to be.” (James 3:10 AKJV)

Christians should speak words that please God and help others.
 
Saturday, March 30, 2019
“It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.” (Psalms 118:8 AKJV)

We can always depend on God.

Sunday, March 31, 2019
“But he gives more grace. Why he said, God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” (James 4:6 AKJV)

The Lord is gracious to those who humble themselves before Him.

Monday, April 1, 2019
“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” (James 4:7 AKJV)

Victory over sin begins with submission to the Lord.

Tuesday, April 2, 2019
“Therefore to him that knows to do good, and does it not, to him it is sin.” (James 4:17 AKJV)

This should get all of our attention. Don’t forget to do good to others.

Wednesday, April 3, 2019
“This is the day which the LORD has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.” (Psalms 118:24 AKJV)

Today is a gift from God. Use it wisely.

Thursday, April 4, 2019
“Your word have I hid in my heart, that I might not sin against you.” (Psalms 119:11 AKJV)

This is one of the keys to victory over sin.

Friday, April 5, 2019
“And they shall teach my people the difference between the holy and profane, and cause them to discern between the unclean and the clean.” (Ezekiel 44:23 AKJV)

We need more emphasis on right and wrong in our day. We have become a profane and vulgar people.
 
Saturday, April 6, 2019
“Because it is written, Be you holy; for I am holy.” (1 Peter 1:16 AKJV)

God will always be holy and He calls His people to be the same.

Sunday, April 7, 2019
“As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that you may grow thereby:” (1 Peter 2:2 AKJV)

The people of God need to be in the Word of God. Read your Bible. You will be glad you did.

Monday, April 8, 2019
“He that covers his sins shall not prosper: but whoever confesses and forsakes them shall have mercy.” (Proverbs 28:13 AKJV)

It does not pay to hide sin. We must confess and turn away from sin and follow God’s plan for our lives.

Tuesday, April 9, 2019
“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walks about, seeking whom he may devour:” (1 Peter 5:8 AKJV)

The devil and his lies are out to destroy us. We must draw close to the Lord and His Word.

Wednesday, April 10, 2019
“Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path.” (Psalms 119:105 AKJV)

You don’t have to walk in darkness and confusion. Read your Bible and see the light.

Thursday, April 11, 2019
“The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is long-suffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.” (2 Peter 3:9 AKJV)

The Lord wants you to come to Him in repentance so that He can save you from Hell. Are you ready?

Friday, April 12, 2019
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” (1 John 1:9 AKJV)

God will forgive us if we confess our sins and let Jesus cleanse us from sin.

Saturday, April 13, 2019
“Great peace have they which love your law: and nothing shall offend them.” (Psalms 119:165 AKJV)

Are you looking for peace? Look to the Lord and the Bible.

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