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Truth of God‘s Word!

Psalm 119:104 “Through Your precepts I get understanding; Therefore I hate every false way.”

Meditate on God’s Word!  When God speaks through His Word reactions will vary because of the power of truth; “For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. ¹³ And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are naked and open to the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.” Hebrews 4:12-13  If someone ever shares a message they heard at church or tells you about a scripture verse they read, it would be a good idea to listen;  “For as the rain comes down, and the snow from heaven, And do not return there, But water the earth, And make it bring forth and bud, That it may give seed to the sower And bread to the eater, ¹¹ So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me void, But it shall accomplish what I please, And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.”  Isaiah 55:10-11 Even a non believing king made this proclamation when he heard the Word from the LORD as delivered by Daniel; “Nebuchadnezzar spoke, saying, “Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego, who sent His Angel and delivered His servants who trusted in Him, and they have frustrated the king’s word, and yielded their bodies, that they should not serve nor worship any god except their own God! ²⁹ Therefore I make a decree that any people, nation, or language which speaks anything amiss against the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego shall be cut in pieces, and their houses shall be made an ash heap; because there is no other God who can deliver like this.”  Daniel 3:28-29 God’s Word can pierce a heart, convert a soul or even cause a non believing leader of a nation to glorify God. If God’s Word can do this just think what it can do to a heart that is willing to receive it, like yours! “Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path. ¹⁰⁶ I have sworn and confirmed That I will keep Your righteous judgments.¹⁰⁷ I am afflicted very much; Revive me, O Lord, according to Your word.” Psalm 119:105-107

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Tough Love & Extra Mile & Jesus!

Matthew 5:38-39  “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ ³⁹ But I tell you not to resist an evil person.”

Meditate on God’s Word!  How many of us have said, “I want to forgive, but just not today.” When Jesus delivered this message called the Sermon on the Mount he was directing a good portion of this message to the Pharisees, who felt that by good works they would go to heaven. Jesus needed to give them some tough and direct examples so they wouldn’t continue thinking it was all about how good they were; “Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill. ¹⁸ For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no means pass from the law till all is fulfilled.” Matthew 5:17-18 The bar was set high by Jesus so they would come to understand it is God that saves man not man that saves himself.  Faith is first followed by good works.  The works always follow the faith that saves out of God’s grace;   ^“Whoever therefore breaks one of the least of these commandments, and teaches men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever does and teaches them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. ²⁰ For I say to you, that unless your righteousness exceeds the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:19-20 Then to ensure and to understand that it isn’t revenge that God is seeking but a new heart out of the gratitude we feel because we have been forgiven! “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ ³⁹ But I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. ⁴⁰ If anyone wants to sue you and take away your tunic, let him have your cloak also. ⁴¹ And whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two. ⁴² Give to him who asks you, and from him who wants to borrow from you do not turn away.” Matthew 5:38-42 If you want to get to heaven by good works then you have to meet this standard of perfection; “For if you love those who love you, what reward have you? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? ⁴⁷ And if you greet your brethren  only, what do you do more than others? Do not even the tax collectors do so? ⁴⁸ Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.” Matthew 5:46-48  Today Christians, because we have been forgiven, redeemed and saved by the shed blood of Jesus Christ can now begin to live according to these words because of the power of the Holy Spirit.  Live out Matthew 5 each day by asking God to give you the power you need through the power of the Holy Spirit  because you have trusted in the perfect One, Jesus to fulfill God’s law for you. That is grace, saving grace through faith!

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Faithfulness of God‘s Word!

Psalm 119:92-93 “Unless Your law had been my delight, I would then have perished in my affliction. ⁹³ I will never forget Your precepts, For by them You have given me life.”

Meditate on God’s Word!  At the end of life not one of us will look at their bank statement or focus on how large their 401K was as we near the moment of death. So why is it so important now?  What would happen to us and to others in our life if we spent the time investing in strengthening our souls with God’s Word as David did? What if you could memorize just this one section of Psalm 119? What would it do to you if you really believed in these words? “Oh, how I love Your law! It is my meditation all the day.⁹⁸ You, through Your commandments, make me wiser than my enemies; For they are ever with me.” Psalm 119:97-98  The power, the promise. “I have more understanding than all my teachers, For Your testimonies are my meditation. ¹⁰⁰ I understand more than the ancients,Because I keep Your precepts. ¹⁰¹ I have restrained my feet from every evil way, That I may keep Your word.” Psalm 119:99-101 The sweetness of God’s Word!  “I have not departed from Your judgments, For You Yourself have taught me. ¹⁰³ How sweet are Your words to my taste, Sweeter than honey to my mouth! ¹⁰⁴ Through Your precepts I get understanding; Therefore I hate every false way.” Psalm 119:102-104  The more we meditate on God’s Word and God’s promises the less we will need to worry when the storms of life hit! “Uphold me according to Your word, that I may live; And do not let me be ashamed of my hope.¹¹⁷ Hold me up, and I shall be safe, And I shall observe Your statutes continually.” Psalm 119:116-117

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God’s Promises!

Psalm 1:3  “He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does shall prosper.”

Meditate on God’s Word!  God’s promise of understanding His Word is not to give us riches, wealth or power but an overwhelming sense of peace in the most difficult of times that we all will face in life. “Remember the word to Your servant, Upon which You have caused me to hope. ⁵⁰ This is my comfort in my affliction, For Your word has given me life. ⁵¹ The proud have me in great derision, Yet I do not turn aside from Your law. ⁵² I remembered Your judgments of old, O Lord, And have comforted myself.” Psalm 119:49-52 Troubles will come, yet we will rise in the night and give God thanks because He has strengthened us through His Word; “The cords of the wicked have bound me, But I have not forgotten Your law. ⁶² At midnight I will rise to give thanks to You, Because of Your righteous judgments. ⁶³ I am a companion of all who fear You, And of those who keep Your precepts.⁶⁴ The earth, O Lord, is full of Your mercy; Teach me Your statutes.” Psalm 119:61-64 At the end of the day, week, month, year and our life may we draw on God’s strength to sustain us and strengthen us; “Forever, O Lord, Your word is settled in heaven. ⁹⁰ Your faithfulness endures to all generations; You established the earth, and it abides. ⁹¹ They continue this day according to Your ordinances, For all are Your servants. ⁹² Unless Your law had been my delight, I would then have perished in my affliction. ⁹³ I will never forget Your precepts, For by them You have given me life.” Psalm 119:89-93 Meditate, remember and reflect on God’s promises to carry you through the storms of life through His Word!

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God’s GPS, The Source!

Psalm 1:2  “But his delight is in the law of the Lord, And in His law he meditates day and night.”

Meditate on God’s Word!  So few words, with so much wisdom, power, guidance and hope; “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. ² He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. ³ He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake.” Psalm 23:1-3  Even during the most difficult times of our lives, we lean on the comfort of God’s Word; “Yes, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.” Psam 23:4 God’s Word, this particular writing is over 3000 years old but its meaning still stands the test of time; “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over. ⁶ Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the Lord Forever.” Psalm 23:5-6  This psalm is probably one of the most quoted writings of all time. If you have never memorized scripture today is a good day to start your own personal PX 15 program with Psalm 23. Let God’s promise of what will happen for those who spend time focusing on God, God’s Word and God’s promises become your GPS today; “But his delight is in the law of the Lord, And in His law he meditates day and night. ³ He shall be like a tree Planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does shall prosper.” Psalm 1:2-3 During those times when there are no words to say or thoughts to express, rest in the source, God’s GPS, His Word!

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The Promise, God’s PX15!

Isaiah 40:8   ^“The grass withers, the flower fades, But the Word of our God stands forever.”

Meditate on God’s Word!  If I told you I had a guaranteed investment that would pay 100% return per year, backed by the most trusted government in the world, would you be willing to invest?  People invest for much less in sophisticated ponzi schemes and lose everything because they trusted the wrong source.  How about this investment of your time backed by the Creator and Redeemer of the universe? “This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. ⁹ Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:8-9 Then again the promise made to David; “But his delight is in the law of the Lord, And in His law he meditates day and night. ³ He shall be like a tree Planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not with And whatever he does shall prosper.” Psalm 1:2-3 If you want to be in shape you have to work out. If you want to lose weight you have to exercise and eat less and if you want to be rich you have to invest in the RIGHT THINGS! So why not take God at His Word and start God’s PX 90 program that begins in the mind and in the heart and is empowered by God’s Holy Spirit. Dedicate 15 minutes a day meditating on the promises in God’s Word and watch God change you in a way that you would never have imagined. As Jesus said when He resisted Satan in the wilderness as He fasted and prayed for 40 days; “And the devil said to Him, “If You are the Son of God, command this stone to become bread.”But Jesus answered him, saying  “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.’”Luke 4:3-4  Riches begin in the mind and in the heart as you allow God to transform you from the inside out.  A good day to begin your PX15 is today; “Sanctify them by Your truth, Your Word is truth” John 17:17 “And I will delight myself in Your commandments, Which I love. ⁴⁸ My hands also I will lift up to Your commandments, Which I love, And I will meditate on Your statutes.” Psalm 119:42-48 Commit to give God 15 minutes a day and watch what God will do in your life.

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Honor God’s Word!

Psalm 138:2  “I will worship toward Your holy temple, And praise Your name For Your lovingkindness and Your truth; For You have magnified Your Word above all Your name.”

Meditate on God’s Word!  How many of the hundreds of speeches that have been given over the history of time does anyone remember?  How about Psalm 119, written by David, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit that honors God and God’s Word; “ Establish Your Word to Your servant, Who is devoted to fearing You. ³⁹ Turn away my reproach which I dread, For Your judgments are good. ⁴⁰ Behold, I long for Your precepts; Revive me in Your righteousness.” Psalm 119:38-40  How many great men or women have humbled themselves publically like David did? Because King David did this before God and man, we are still reading about it 3,000 years later! “Let Your mercies come also to me, O Lord, Your salvation according to Your word. ⁴² So shall I have an answer for him who reproaches me, For I trust in Your word. ⁴³ And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth, For I have hoped in Your ordinances. ⁴⁴ So shall I keep Your law continually, Forever and ever. ⁴⁵ And I will walk at liberty, For I seek Your precepts.⁴⁶ I will speak of Your testimonies also before kings, And will not be ashamed. ⁴⁷ And I will delight myself in Your commandments, Which I love. ⁴⁸ My hands also I will lift up to Your commandments, Which I love, And I will meditate on Your statutes.” Psalm 119:42-48 Here is a radical idea for you to share with those in your lives in some sort of administrative authority in the public, private or governmental sector. Why not instead of having another commencement speech that no one will ever remember, select key verses out of Psalm 119 and read them at the next commencement ceremony. Watch what happens we we as individuals, churches, companies, schools and yes perhaps even government honor the name of God and His Word; “The voice said, “Cry out!”And he  said, “What shall I cry?” “All flesh is grass, And all its loveliness is like the flower of the field. ⁷ The grass withers, the flower fades, Because the breath of the Lord blows upon it; Surely the people are grass. ⁸ The grass withers, the flower fades, But the Word of our God stands forever.” Isaiah 40:6-8  Let us take God at His Word by honoring His Word and His name;  “I will worship toward Your holy temple, And praise Your name For Your lovingkindness and Your truth; For You have magnified Your Word above all Your name.” Psalm 138:2