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Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, saith the Lord of hosts. Zech. 4:6

Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, saith the Lord of hosts. Zech. 4:6

Who hath directed the Spirit of the LORD, or being his counsellor hath taught him? Isa. 40:13

God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; and base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are: that no flesh should glory in his presence. I Cor. 1:27-29

The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit. John 3:8

Born not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. John 1:13

My Spirit remaineth among you: fear ye not. Hag. 2:5

The battle is not your's, but God's. II Chron. 20:15

The LORD saveth not with sword and spear: for the battle is the LORD'S. I Sam. 17:47

Tuesday, October 30, 2007

It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the Lord.

It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the Lord. Lam. 3:26

Hath God forgotten to be gracious? hath he in anger shut up his tender mercies? Psa. 77:9

I said in my haste, I am cut off from before thine eyes: nevertheless thou heardest the voice of my supplications when I cried unto thee. Psa. 31:22

Shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though He bear long with them? I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Luke 18:7, 8

Wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee. Prov. 20:22

Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass. Psa. 37:7

Ye shall not need to fight in this battle: set yourselves, stand ye still, and see the salvation of the LORD. II Chron. 20:17

Let us not be weary in well doing.... in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. Gal. 6:9

Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain. James 5:7

Saturday, October 20, 2007

I delight in the law of God after the inward man. Rom. 7:22

O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day. Psa. 119:97

Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart. Jer. 15:16

I sat down under his shadow with great delight, and his fruit was sweet to my taste. Song 2:3

I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary food. Job 23:12

I delight to do thy will, O my God: thy law is within my heart. Psa. 40:8

My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work. John 4:34

The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes. More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. Psa. 19:8, 10

Be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass. James 1:22, 23


Friday, October 19, 2007

The Lord shall be thy confidence and shall keep thy foot from being taken. Prov. 3:26

Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee: the remainder of wrath shalt thou restrain. Psa. 76:10

The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will. Prov. 21:1

When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him. Prov. 16:7

I wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope. My soul waiteth for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning: I say, more than they that watch for the morning. Psa. 130:5, 6

I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears. Psa. 34:4

The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms: and he shall thrust out the enemy from before thee; and shall say, Destroy them. Deut. 33:27

Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is. Jer. 17:7

What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? Rom. 8:31


Thursday, October 18, 2007

and forthwith came there out blood and water. John 19:34

One of the soldiers with a spear pierced his side, and forthwith came there out blood and water. John 19:34

I am Thine, O Lord

I am Thine, O Lord, I have heard Thy voice,
And it told Thy love to me;
But I long to rise in the arms of faith
And be closer drawn to Thee.

Refrain--Draw me nearer, nearer blessèd Lord,
To the cross where Thou hast died.
Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer blessèd Lord,
To Thy precious, bleeding side.

Consecrate me now to Thy service, Lord,
By the power of grace divine;
Let my soul look up with a steadfast hope,
And my will be lost in Thine.

Refrain

O the pure delight of a single hour
That before Thy throne I spend,
When I kneel in prayer, and with Thee, my God
I commune as friend with friend!

Refrain

There are depths of love that I cannot know
Till I cross the narrow sea;
There are heights of joy that I may not reach
Till I rest in peace with Thee.

Refrain

Behold the blood of the covenant, which the LORD hath made with you. Exo. 24:8

The life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have given it to you upon the altar to make an atonement for your souls. Lev. 17:11

It is not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins. Heb. 10:4

Jesus said unto them, This is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many. Mark 14:24

By his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us. Heb. 9:12

Peace through the blood of his cross. Col. 1:20

Ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold.... but with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot.... manifest in these last times for you. I Pet. 1:18-20

Then will I sprinkle clean water upon you, and ye shall be clean: ... from all your idols, will I cleanse you. Ezek. 36:25

Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience. Heb. 10:22

Wednesday, October 17, 2007

In thy name shall they rejoice all the day

In thy name shall they rejoice all the day; and in thy righteousness shall they be exalted. Psa. 89:16

In the LORD have I righteousness and strength: even to him shall men come; and all that are incensed against him shall be ashamed. In the LORD shall all the seed of Israel be justified, and shall glory. Isa. 45:24, 25

Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart. Psa. 32:11

The righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe. To declare ... at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus. Rom. 3:21, 22, 26

Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. Phil. 4:4

Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory. I Pet. 1:8

Tuesday, October 16, 2007

Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord. Rom. 12:11

Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord. Rom. 12:11

Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest. Ecc. 9:10

Whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ. Col. 3:23, 2

Whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord. Eph. 6:8

I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work. John 9:4

Wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business? Luke 2:49

The zeal of thine house hath eaten me up. John 2:17

Brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shalt never fall. II Pet. 1:10

We desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end; that ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises. Heb. 6:11, 12

So run, that ye may obtain. I Cor. 9:24