Category: Scripture

Excerpts from Isaiah 40, the Lord has no equal.

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“Who else has held the oceans in His hand? Who has measured off the heavens with His fingers? Who else knows the weight of the earth or has weighed the mountain on a scale?

Who is able to advise the Spirit of theLord? Who knows enough to give Him advise or teach Him? Has the Lord ever needed anyone’s advise? Does He need instruction about what is good? Did someone teach Him what is right or show Him the path of justice? “(vv . 12-14, NLT)

“Look up into the heavens. Who created all the stars? He brings them out like an army, one after another, calling each by its name. “(v. 26, NLT)

“Have you never heard? Have you never understood? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of all the earth. He never grows weak or weary. Non can measure the depths of His understanding.

He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless. Even youths will become weak and tired, and the young men will fall in exhaustion.

But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will talk and not faint.” (vv 28-31, NLT)

How has God Blessed You?

What blessing has God bestowed upon you recently? I invite anyone to share your feedback comments. Below are some verses of encouragement for those faithful Christians who obey God’s commandments. How do we do that, by loving others, sharing our faith, and using our spiritual gifts as the Lord directs us.

“”Jesus replied, “But even more blessed are all who hear the Word of God and put it to practice.”” Luke 11:28, NLT

“If you fully obey the Lord your God and carefully keep all His commandments that I am giving you today, the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations of the world. You will experience all these blessings if you obey the Lord, your God:
Your towns and your fields will be blessed.
Your children and your crops will be blessed.
The offspring of your hearts and flocks will be blessed.
Your fruit baskets and breadboards will be blessed.
Wherever you go and whatever you do, you will be blessed.” (Deuteronomy 28:1-6, NLT)

“”Bring all your tithes into the storehouse so there will be enough food in my Temple. If you do,” says the Lord, “I will pour out a blessing so great you have enough room to take it in! Try it! Put Me to the test! Your crops will be abundant, for I will guard then from insects and disease. Your grapes will not fall from the vine before they are ripe,” says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies. “Then al nations will call you blessed, for your land will be such a delight,” says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies.”” (Malachi 4 10-12, NLT)

Excerpts from 2 Timothy

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“I solemnly urge you in the presence of God and Christ Jesus, who will someday judge the living and the dead when He appears to set up His Kingdom: Preach the Word of God. Be prepared, whether the time is favorable or not. Patiently correct, rebuke, and encourage you people with good teaching.

For a time is coming when people will no longer listen to the sound and wholesome teaching. They will follow their own desires and will look for teachers who will tell them whatever their itching ears want to hear. They will reject the truth and chase after myths.

But you should keep a clear mind in every situation. Don’t be afraid of suffering for the Lord. work well at telling others the Good News, and fully carry out the ministry God has given you.” (vv. 1-5)

Excerpts from Isaiah 33

“Though the Lord is very great and lives in heaven, He will make Jerusalem His home of justice and righteousness. In that day He will be your sure foundation, providing a rich store of salvation, wisdom and knowledge. The fear of the Lord will be your treasure.” (vv. 5-6,NLT)

“Those who are honest and fair, who refuse to profit by fraud, who stay away from bribes, who refuse to listen to those who plot murder – these are the ones who will dwell on high. The rocks and mountains will be their fortress. Food will be supplied to them, and they will have water in abundance. Your eyes will see the King in all His splendor, and you will see a land that stretches into the distance.” (vv. 15-17, NLT)

“The Lord will be our Might One. He will be like a wide river of protection that no enemy can cross, that no enemy ship can sail upon. For the Lord is our judge, our lawgiver, and our King He will care for us and saves us. (vv 21-22, NLT)

Excerpts from Leviticus 19 (Holiness in Personal Conduct)

“Do not steal.
Do not deceive or cheat one another.
Do not bring shame on the name of your God by using it to swear falsely. I am the Lord.
Do not defraud or rob your neighbor.
Do not make your hired workers wait until the next day to receive their pay.
Do not insult the deaf or cause the blind to stumble. You must fear your God; I am the Lord.
Do not twist justice in legal matters by favoring the poor or being partial to the rich and powerful. Always judge people fairly.
Do not spread slanderous gossip among your people.
Do not stand idly by when your neighbor’s life is threatened. I am the Lord.
Do not nurse hatred in your heart for anyone of your relatives. Confront people directly so you will not be held guilty for their sin.
Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against a fellow Israelite, but love your neighbors as yourself. I am the Lord.” (vv. 11-18, NLT)

Excerpts from Isaiah 26

“In that day, everyone in the land of Judah will sing this song:

Our city is strong!
We are surrounded by the walls of God’s salvation.
Open the gates to all who are righteous; all the faithful to enter.
You will keep in perfect peace all who trust You, all whose thoughts are fixed on You!

Trust in the Lord always, for the Lord God is the eternal Rock.” (vv. 1-4, NLT)

“But for those who are righteous , the way is not steep and right.
You are a God who does what is right, and You smooth out the path ahead of them.

Lord, we show our trust in You by obeying Your laws; our heart’s desire is to glorify Your name.

All night long I search for You; in the morning I earnestly seek for God.
For only when You come to judge the earth will people learn what is right.
Your kindness to the wicked does not make them do good. Although others do right, the wicked keep doing wrong and take no notice of the Lord’s majesty.
O Lord, they pay no attention to Your upraised fist.
Show them your eagerness to defend Your people.
They will be ashamed. Let Your fire consume Your enemies.

Lord, You will grant us peace; all we have accomplished is really from You.
O Lord our God, others have ruled us, but You alone are the One we worship. ” (vv. 7-13, NLT)

“But those who die in the Lord will live; their bodies will rise again! Those who sleep in the earth will rise up and sing for joy!
For Your life-giving light will fall like dew on Your people in place of the dead!” (v.8 NLT)

“Look! The Lord is coming from heaven to punish the people of the earth for their sins.
The earth will no longer hide those who have been killed.
They will be brought out for all to see.” (v. 21, NLT)

Excerpts from Isaiah 25

Isaiah 25 – Praise for Judgment and Salvation

“O Lord, I will honor and praise Your name, for You are my God.
You do such wonderful things!
You planned them long ago, and now You have accomplished them.” ( v.1, NLT)

“But You are a tower of refuge to the poor, O Lord, a tower of refuge to the needy in distress.
You are a refuge from the storm and a shelter from the the heat.
For the oppressive acts of ruthless people are like a storm beating against a wall.” (v. 4, NLT)

“In Jerusalem, the Lord of Heaven’s Armies will spread a wonderful feast for all the people of the world.
It will be a delicious banquet with clear, well-aged wine and choice meat.
There He will remove the cloud of gloom, the shadow of death that hangs over the earth.
He will swallow up death forever!
The Sovereign Lord will will wipe away all tears.
He will remove forever all insults and mocker against His land and people.
The Lord has spoken!

In that day the people will proclaim, “This is our God!”
We trusted in Him and He saved us!
This is the Lord, in whom we trusted.
Let us rejoice in the salvation He brings!” (vv. 6-9, NLT)

Excerpts from Ecclesiastes 12

“Don’t let the excitement of youth cause you to forget your Creator. Honor Him in your youth before you grow old and say, ” Life is not pleasant anymore.” Remember Him before the light of sun, moon, and stars is dim in your old eyes, and rain clouds continue to darken your sky. Remember Him before your legs – the guards of your house – start to tremble; and before your shoulders – the strong strong men – stoop. Remember Him before your teeth – your few remaining servants- stop grinding; and before your eyes – the women looking through the windows -see dimly.

Remember Him before the door closes to life’s opportunities is closed and the sound of work fades. Now you rise at the first chirping of the birds; but then all their sounds grow faint.

Remember Him before you become fearful of falling and worry about danger in the streets; before your hair turns white like an almond tree in bloom, and you drag along without energy like a dying grasshopper, and the caperberry no longer inspires sexual desire. Remember Him before you near the grave, your everlasting home, when the mourners will weep at your funeral. ” (vv 1-5. NLT)


“That’s the whole story. Here is my final conclusion: Fear God and obey His commands, for this is everyone’s duty. God will judge us for everything we do, including every secret thing, whether good or bad.” (vv13-14, NLT)

Excerpts from Lamentations 3

“The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is His faithfulness; his mercies begin fresh each morning. I say to myself, “The Lord is my inheritance; therefore, I will hope in Him! The Lord is good to those who depend on Him, to those who search for Him. So it is good to wait quietly for salvation from the Lord. And it is good for people to submit at an early age to the yoke of His discipline: Let them sit alone in silence beneath the Lord’s demands. (Lamentations 3: vv. 22-27, NLT)

“For no one is abandoned by the Lord forever. Though He brings grief, he also shows compassion because of the greatness o His unfailing love. For He does not enjoy hurting people or causing them sorrow. ” (Lamentations vv. 31-33, NLT)

“Who can command things to happen without the Lord’s permission? Does not the Most High send both calamity and good? Then why should we, as mere humans, complain when we are punished for our sins? Instead, let us examine our ways. Let us turn back to the Lord.” (Lamentations 3: vv. 37-40, NLT)

Excerpts from Ecclesiastes 5 and 6


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“Even so, I have noticed one thing, ast least, that is good. It is good for people to eat, drink , and enjoy their work under the sun during the short life God has given them, and to accept their lot in life. And it is a good thing to receive wealth from God and the good health to enjoy it. To enjoy your work and accept your lot in life – this is indeed a gift from God. God keeps such people so busy enjoying life that they take no time to brood over the past.” Ecc. 5, vv. 18-20, NLT

“Enjoy what you have rather than desiring what you don’t have. Just dreaming about nice things is meaningless – like chasing the wind. Everything has already been decided. It was known long ago what each person would be. So there’s not use arguing with God about your destiny.” Ecc. 6, vv 9-10, NLT