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coram_deo 27-Aug-21, 01:05 |
 (Psalm 84:10) |
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coram_deo 27-Aug-21, 22:47 |
(Psalm 31:24) |
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coram_deo 29-Aug-21, 10:28 |
(Psalm 73:26) |
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coram_deo 30-Aug-21, 19:39 |
(1 Chronicles 16:10) |
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coram_deo 03-Sep-21, 12:22 |
Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!” (Isaiah 5:20-21) |
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coram_deo 03-Sep-21, 21:46 |
But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” (Matthew 6:19-21) How true these verses are! And a challenge too. Do we think God’s financial blessings will not reward us if we give money to the poor? In my life, I have found the exact opposite. Even when I was near destitute, I continued to contribute to charities that help the poor (only $12 in some cases) and the Lord rewarded me mightily. Every dollar helps, Check out the charities you’d like to contribute to to ensure they spend at least 75% of their donations on programs and then send a check. Why not? Who cares if it’s not a huge amount? Consider these verses from the Holy Bible: “And he looked up, and saw the rich men casting their gifts into the treasury. And he saw also a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites. And he said, Of a truth I say unto you, that this poor widow hath cast in more than they all: For all these have of their abundance cast in unto the offerings of God: but she of her penury hath cast in all the living that she had.” (Luke 21:1-4) |
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coram_deo 05-Sep-21, 22:37 |
(Psalm 51:10) |
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coram_deo 07-Sep-21, 14:30 |
“This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.” (Psalm 118:24) “Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.” (Philippians 4:4) |
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coram_deo 09-Sep-21, 15:59 |
(Revelation 7:17) |
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coram_deo 09-Sep-21, 21:58 |
(Psalm 145:18) |
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coram_deo 10-Sep-21, 20:48 |
(1 Peter 1:3) |
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coram_deo 11-Sep-21, 07:32 |
(Psalm 9:10) |
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coram_deo 12-Sep-21, 10:45 |
(Colossians 3:23) |
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coram_deo 12-Sep-21, 19:02 |
(Romans 10:4) |
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coram_deo 13-Sep-21, 14:40 |
“For in him we live, and move, and have our being; as certain also of your own poets have said, For we are also his offspring.” (Acts 17:28) Here’s a great commentary on that verse, which contrasts the living God with worthless idols made of gold, silver, wood and stone. From gotquestions.org: In Acts 17:22–31, we find Paul’s masterful sermon before the Areopagus in Athens. The missionary apostle begins by presenting a totally “unknown god” to his proud and intellectual pagan Greek audience. Next, Paul introduces the God of the Bible, who is Creator of the Universe, Giver and Sustainer of Life, Ruler of the Nations, and the One True God who is close enough to reveal Himself to those who seek Him. Then, quoting directly from ancient Greek poetic literature, Paul says, “‘For in him we live and move and have our being.’ As some of your own poets have said” (Acts 17:28). Paul, greatly distressed by the idolatry he saw in Athens (Acts 17:16), was moved to share the good news of salvation with these people. It wasn’t long before he was presented with perhaps the greatest opportunity of his entire ministry—to share the gospel with the legendary high council of Athens, the Areopagus. With his extraordinary gift for knowing how to address every crowd he faced, Paul uses a quotation from the sixth-century BC Cretan poet Epimenides of Cnossos to help illustrate his teaching to the highly sophisticated philosophers at the Areopagus. Sin separates us from God, “yet he is actually not far from each one of us, for ‘In him we live and move and have our being,’” preached Paul (Acts 17:27–28, ESV). He cited the crowd’s own poets to capture their attention and expose the contradiction in their thinking. He wanted the Athenians to know that God is not a lifeless idol fashioned by human hands of wood, gold, silver, or stone. He is a living God, and in Him we live. The word live is a translation of the classical Greek word for the physical vitality of life. It expresses the reality that living creatures rise up and move with distinctive energy, unlike idols that merely sit still. They cannot move about except by human power and will. Paul’s next statement, “We are his offspring” (verse 28), also the words of an ancient Stoic poet-philosopher, further developed this idea. Humans are children of God. He is their Father in the natural sense (Genesis 1:27; Malachi 2:10; Luke 3:38; Ephesians 3:14), thus proving that the living God is far superior to dead idols. Even though in Him we live and move and have our being is a secular quotation, it is no less biblically accurate. In Him we live. No other words more perfectly express our constant dependence on God. He is the original fountain and source of life (Psalm 36:9). Scripture tells us that God is the giver of life and breath (Genesis 2:7; Acts 17:25). Humanity owes all the qualities and capacities of life to God. Jesus said, “Now he is not God of the dead, but of the living, for all live to him” (Luke 20:38, ESV). Believers experience the fullness of life through a relationship with God in Jesus Christ (John 6:33; Colossians 2:6–15; Romans 6:3–11). Jesus, who is God in the flesh, is “the resurrection and the life.” Anyone who believes in Him receives His life (John 11:25), and He gives life to anyone He wants (John 5:21). In Him we move. Our strength, both physical and spiritual, comes from God (Psalm 68:35). “He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength” (Isaiah 40:29–31). Again, these words communicate our absolute and continual reliance on God. Even to perform the slightest motion, we are utterly dependent on Him. If in Him we move, all that we do ought to be done in love (1 Corinthians 16:14) because God is love (1 John 4:8). As we depend on God, every move we make should be carried out for the glory of God (1 Corinthians 10:31). In Him we have our being. Life is a gift. We owe our continued existence to God (Ecclesiastes 5:19; Romans 6:23). He upholds us every moment; He sustains us by His powerful Word (Hebrews 1:3). We are all created by God, and in Him all things hold together (Colossians 1:16–17). We cannot exist apart from Him. In Him we live and move and have our being means our entire existence depends wholly on God. www.gotquestions.org |
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coram_deo 17-Sep-21, 05:10 |
(Romans 6:23) |
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coram_deo 19-Sep-21, 01:43 |
“For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn yourselves, and live ye.” (Ezekiel 18:32) |
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coram_deo 20-Sep-21, 20:22 |
I’d encourage anyone who has even a passing interest in the Holy Bible to get on e-mail lists for the Verse of the Day and for daily devotionals. Both are available from different websites and they’re free. I’m gonna memorize the verse I received today: “Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.” (Psalm 16:11) |
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coram_deo 21-Sep-21, 11:13 |
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.” (Matthew 11:28-30) |
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coram_deo 30-Sep-21, 11:41 |
(Romans 5:8) |
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coram_deo 08-Oct-21, 08:49 |
(Romans 8:37) |
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coram_deo 14-Oct-21, 06:43 |
“For thou art my lamp, O LORD: and the LORD will lighten my darkness.” (2 Samuel 22:29) |
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coram_deo 17-Oct-21, 07:50 |
He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?” (Romans 8:31-32) |
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coram_deo 18-Oct-21, 09:24 |
“Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.” (Psalm 42:11) |
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coram_deo 29-Oct-21, 05:23 |
“For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.” (Romans 8:15) |
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coram_deo 30-Oct-21, 20:09 |
(1 Peter 3:14) |
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coram_deo 31-Oct-21, 09:58 |
(Psalm 23:4) Good commentary on Psalm 23:4. Psalm 23 was written by King David and is probably the most memorized and loved Psalm, though Psalm 91 is likely not far behind. From bibleref.com: David could walk through a dark ravine, perhaps even death, fearlessly, because the Lord walked with him. David explains his lack of fear because "you are with me." It is interesting to observe that the "shadow of death" drew David closer to the Lord. He addresses the Lord as "you," whereas in the peaceful places he called the Lord "he." A shepherd in Bible times carried a rod and a staff to protect his sheep. The rod was a cudgel: a short, thick, heavy stick similar to what modern people might call a baton or mace. This was worn at the shepherd's belt. The staff was a long, lightweight pole with a curved end—a crook—that the shepherd used to move, count, and examine the sheep at evening when they returned to the fold. Both the rod and staff were used as weapons to protect the sheep. David trusted the Lord to protect him, just as a shepherd protected his sheep from any attacking animals. Jesus, the Good Shepherd, is with believers at all times (John 10:11, 14). He promised to be with us always (Matthew 28:20). He is with us when we walk over rough ground as surely as He is with us "beside still waters" (Psalm 23:2). Jesus said, "I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand" (John 10:28). Context Summary Psalm 23:4–6 shifts in mood from the tranquility portrayed in verses 1–3. It is a somber passage, but carries the assurance that the Lord protects His sheep and fills their days with His blessings. This passage differs from the first three verses by addressing the Lord, David's shepherd, directly. In verses 1–3 David talks about the Lord, but in verses 4–6 he talks to the Lord. Chapter Summary David celebrates the protection and guidance of God. Sheep guarded by a skilled shepherd are led to food and water, and protected from harm. In the same way, David praises God for giving him peace. The knowledge of God's protection and provision are a great comfort. This psalm incorporates themes of supply, defense, assurance, and care from God. www.bibleref.com |
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coram_deo 05-Nov-21, 20:44 |
“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.” (Joshua 1:9) |
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coram_deo 05-Nov-21, 20:52 |
“Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.” (Psalm 55:22) |
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coram_deo 11-Nov-21, 18:36 |
“And say ye, Save us, O God of our salvation, and gather us together, and deliver us from the heathen, that we may give thanks to thy holy name, and glory in thy praise.” (1 Chronicles 16:35) |
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