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Friday, November 30, 2007

The Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means.II Thess. 3:16

The Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all. II Thess. 3:16

Peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come. Rev. 1:4

The peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Phil. 4:7

Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. Luke 24:36

Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. John 14:27

The Comforter ... even the Spirit of truth. John 15:26

The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace. Gal. 5:22

The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God. Rom. 8:16

My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest. And he said unto him, If thy presence go not with me, carry us not up hence. For wherein shall it be known here that I and thy people have found grace in thy sight? is it not in that thou goest with us? Exo. 33:14-16

Thursday, November 29, 2007

We shall be satisfied with the goodness of thy house. Psa. 65:4

We shall be satisfied with the goodness of thy house. Psa. 65:4

One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in his temple. Psa. 27:4

Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Matt. 5:6

He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away. Luke 1:53

He satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness. Psa. 107:9

I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst. John 6:35

How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings. They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house; and thou shalt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures. For with thee is the fountain of life: in thy light shall we see light. Psa. 36:7-9

Wednesday, November 28, 2007

faith without works is dead--James 2:26

As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also. James 2:26

Not every one that saith.... Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Matt. 7:21

Holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord. Heb. 12:14

Add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; and to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; and to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity. For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. But he that lacketh these things is blind, and cannot see afar off, and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old sins. Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall. II Pet. 1:5-10

By grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast. Eph. 2:8, 9

Tuesday, November 27, 2007

The glory which thou gavest me

The glory which thou gavest me I have given them. John 17:22

I saw ... the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple. Above it stood the seraphims. And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory. Isa. 6:1-3

These things said Esaias, when he saw his glory, and spake of him. John 12:41

Upon the likeness of the throne was the likeness ... of a man above upon it. As the appearance of the bow that is in the cloud in the day of rain, so was the appearance of the brightness round about. This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the LORD. Ezek. 1:26, 28

I beseech thee, shew me thy glory. And he said, Thou canst not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and live. Exo. 33:18, 20

No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him. John 1:18

God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. II Cor. 4:6

Monday, November 26, 2007

The Lord delighteth in thee. Isa. 62:4

The Lord delighteth in thee. Isa. 62:4

Thus saith the LORD that created thee.... Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. Isa. 43:1

Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee. Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of mine hands: thy walls are continually before me. Isa. 49:15, 16

The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way. Psa. 37:23

My delights were with the sons of men. Prov. 8:31

The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy. Psa. 147:11

They shall be mine, saith the LORD of hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels; and I will spare them, as a man spareth his own son that serveth him. Mal. 3:17

You, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled in the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight. Col. 1:21, 22

Sunday, November 25, 2007

servants of righteousness. Rom. 6:18

Being made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness. Rom. 6:18

Ye cannot serve God and Mammon. Matt. 6:24

When ye were the servants of sin, ye were free from righteousness. What fruit had ye then in those things whereof ye are now ashamed? for the end of those things is death. But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life. Rom. 6:20-22

Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth. Rom. 10:4

If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour. John 12:26

Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me: for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. Matt. 11:29, 30

O LORD our God, other lords beside thee have had dominion over us: but by thee only will we make mention of thy name. Isa. 26:13

I will run the way of thy commandments, when thou shalt enlarge my heart. Psa. 119:32

Saturday, November 24, 2007

My mother and my brethren

My mother and my brethren are these which hear the word of God, and do it. Luke 8:21

Both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren: saying, I will declare thy name unto my brethren; in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto thee. Heb. 2:11, 12

In Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth anything, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love. Gal. 5:6

Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you. John 15:14

Blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it. Luke 11:28

Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Matt. 7:21

My meat is to do the will of him that sent me. John 4:34

If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth. I John 1:6

Whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected; hereby know we that we are in him. I John 2:5

Friday, November 23, 2007

quiet from fear of evil. Prov. 1:33

Whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil. Prov. 1:33

LORD, thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations. Psa. 90:1

He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. Psa. 91:1

His truth shall be thy shield and buckler. Psa. 91:4

Your life is hid with Christ in God. Col. 3:3

He that toucheth you toucheth the apple of his eye. Zech. 2:8

Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD. The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace. Exo. 14:13, 14

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear. Psa. 46:1, 2

Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid. Matt. 14:27

Why are ye troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your hearts? Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself. handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have. Luke 24:38, 39

I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day. II Tim. 1:12

Thursday, November 22, 2007

Praying in the Holy Ghost. Jude 20

Praying in the Holy Ghost. Jude 20

God is a Spirit: and they that worship him Must worship him in spirit and in truth. John 4:24

We...have access by one Spirit unto the Father. Eph. 2:18

O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt. Matt. 26:39

The Spirit...helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God. Rom. 8:26, 27

This is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us. I John 5:14

When he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth. John 16:13

Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication. Eph. 6:18

Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out. John 6:37

Him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out. John 6:37

It shall come to pass, when he crieth unto me, that I will bear; for I am gracious. Exo. 22:27

I will not cast them away, neither will I abhor them, to destroy them utterly, and to break my covenant with them: for I am the LORD their God. Lev. 26:44

I will remember my covenant with thee in the days of thy youth, and I will establish unto thee an everlasting covenant. Ezek. 16:60

Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool. Isa. 1:18

Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. Isa. 55:7

Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise. Luke 23:42, 43

A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench. Isa. 42:3

Tuesday, November 6, 2007

When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory. Col. 3:4

When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory. Col. 3:4

I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live. John 11:25

God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life. I John 5:11, 12

The Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. Wherefore comfort one another with these words. I Thess. 4:16-18

When he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. I John 3:2

It is sown in dishonour; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power. I Cor. 15:43

If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. John 14:3

Monday, November 5, 2007

God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power. Acts 10:38

From Samuel Bagster's Daily Light for the Daily Path Devotional [c. 1875]


Take thou also unto thee principal spices, and thou shalt make it an oil of holy ointment. Exo. 30:23, 25

Upon man's flesh shall it not be poured, neither shall ye make any other like it, after the composition of it: it is holy, and it shall be holy unto you. Exo. 30:32

One Spirit. Eph. 4:4

Diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. I Cor. 12:4

Thy God hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows. Psa. 45:7

God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power. Acts 10:38

God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him. John 3:34

Of his fulness have all we received. John 1:16

As the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him. I John 2:27

He which ... hath anointed us, is God; who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts. II Cor. 1:21, 22

The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. Gal. 5:22, 23

Sunday, November 4, 2007

...heaviness through manifold temptations. I Pet. 1:6

Now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations. I Pet. 1:6

I think, '...and lead us not into temptation...', but this is not temptation to sin, but testing through adversity, which builds patience/endurance in our lives.

Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: but rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. I Pet. 4:12, 13

I feel I have yet to cultivate an immediate response or prolonged response of 'rejoicing'.

The exhortation ... speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him. Heb. 12:5

I must watch my attitude towards chastening and rebuke...

Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless, afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby. Heb. 12:11

There is the reality that chastening hurts--it bites, stings, wounds--but we have hope as His children that it is not punishment, but fruit-bearing chastening.

We have not a high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Heb. 4:15

For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted. Heb. 2:18

God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able. I Cor. 10:13

Saturday, November 3, 2007

Whoso is wise, and will observe these things, even they shall understand the lovingkindness of the LORD. Psa. 107:43

The ways of the Lord are right, and the just shall walk in them: but the transgressors shall fall therein. Hos. 14:9

Unto you ... which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient.... a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence. I Pet. 2:7, 8

The way of the LORD is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity. Prov. 10:29

He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. Matt. 11:15

Whoso is wise, and will observe these things, even they shall understand the lovingkindness of the LORD. Psa. 107:43

The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light. Matt. 6:22

If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God. John 7:17

Whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance. Matt. 13:12

He that is of God heareth God's words: ye therefore hear them not, because ye are not of God. John 8:47

Ye will not come unto me, that ye might have life. John 5:40

My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. John 10:27

Friday, November 2, 2007

Ever follow that which is good. I Thess. 5:15

Ever follow that which is good. I Thess. 5:15

For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps. who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth: who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; ... but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously. I Pet. 2:21-23

Consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds. Heb. 12:3

Let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, looking unto 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. Heb. 12:1, 2

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Phil. 4:8

Thursday, November 1, 2007

Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors. Prov. 8:34

Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors. Prov. 8:34

Behold, as the eyes of servants look unto the hand of their masters, and as the eyes of a maiden unto the hand of her mistress; so our eyes wait upon the LORD our God, until that he have mercy upon us. Psa. 123:2

A continual burnt offering throughout your generations at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation before the LORD: where I will meet you, to speak there unto thee. Exo. 29:42

In all places where I record my name I will come unto thee, and I will bless thee. Exo. 20:24

Where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them. Matt. 18:20

The hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. John 4:23, 24

Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit. Eph. 6:18

Pray without ceasing. I Thess. 5:17