You must obey my laws and be careful to follow my decrees. I am the LORD your God. … Keep my decrees and laws, for the person who obeys them will live by them. I am the LORD. Continue Reading “God’s Laws – 1”
Category: 1 Kings
Forever, Amen
Forever, Amen. … Amen! May the LORD, the God of my lord the king, so declare it. … Amen. So be it. Continue Reading “Forever, Amen”
Seek Wisdom – 2
Yet you desired faithfulness even in the womb; you taught me wisdom in that secret place. Continue Reading “Seek Wisdom – 2”
God’s Gift to Us
When God raised up his servant, he sent him first to you to bless you by turning each of you from your wicked ways. Continue Reading “God’s Gift to Us”
The Lord is … 2
Do not keep talking so proudly or let your mouth speak such arrogance, for the Lord is a God who knows, and by him deeds are weighed. Continue Reading “The Lord is … 2”
The New Heart – 1
For this is what the high and exalted One says—he who lives forever, whose name is holy: “I live in a high and holy place, but also with those who are contrite and lowly in spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly and to revive the heart of the contrite. Continue Reading “The New Heart – 1”
The Old Heart – 1
The Lord does not look at the things human beings look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart … he knows our hearts, for he alone knows every human heart … Continue Reading “The Old Heart – 1”
Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will rise!
Though I sit in darkness, the Lord will be my light. Continue Reading “Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will rise!”
I know that you have little strength
Now, Lord my God, I am only a little child and do not know how to carry out my duties. … “Alas, Sovereign Lord,” I said, “I do not know how to speak; I am too young.” Continue Reading “I know that you have little strength”
How happy I am!
The people of Judah and Israel were as numerous as the sand on the seashore; they ate, they drank and they were happy. … For the Jews it was a time of happiness and joy, gladness and honor. Continue Reading “How happy I am!”