The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation. He is my stronghold, my refuge and my savior. … The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.
Exodus
December 10, 2019
The joy of the Lord is your strength
Shout for joy, you heavens; rejoice, you earth; burst into song, you mountains! For the LORD comforts his people and will have compassion on his afflicted ones. … Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The LORD, the LORD himself, is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation. … He is my God, and I will praise him and I will exalt
December 8, 2019
After you have suffered a little while God will himself restore you and make you strong
The God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.
December 7, 2019
His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation
From everlasting to everlasting the LORD’s love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children’s children. … Showing love to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep my commandments.
December 6, 2019
The Lord is full of compassion and mercy
The LORD, the LORD, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness. … The LORD is slow to anger, abounding in love and forgiving sin and rebellion. … The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love.
December 3, 2019
Observe the Sabbath, because it is holy to you
It is a sabbath of rest, and you must deny yourselves; it is a lasting ordinance.
November 21, 2019
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest
We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair. … We were harassed at every turn—conflicts on the outside, fears within.
November 17, 2019
He drove the man out
Get rid of that slave woman and her son. … Abraham sent her off with the boy. She went on her way and wandered. … Isaac sent Jacob on his way. … Though my father and mother forsake me, the Lord will receive me. … Praise be to God, who has not rejected my prayer or withheld his love from me!
November 15, 2019
They will treat you this way because of my name
If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.
November 14, 2019
The Lord replied, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”
Give me wisdom and knowledge. … This is how you guided your people to make for yourself a glorious name. … He led them by a straight way to a city where they could settle. … And the name of the city from that time on will be: the Lord is there.