Deuteronomy 1-2
8 See, I have given you this land. Go in and take possession of the land that the LORD swore he would give to your fathers—to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob—and to their descendants after them." 21 See, the LORD your God has given you the land. Go up and take possession of it as the LORD, the God of your fathers, told you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged."
Taking with them some of the fruit of the land, they brought it down to us and reported, "It is a good land that the LORD our God is giving us." 26 But you were unwilling to go up; you rebelled against the command of the LORD your God. 27 You grumbled in your tents and said, "The LORD hates us; so he brought us out of Egypt to deliver us into the hands of the Amorites to destroy us. 28 Where can we go? Our brothers have made us lose heart. They say, 'The people are stronger and taller than we are; the cities are large, with walls up to the sky. We even saw the Anakites there.' "29 Then I said to you, "Do not be terrified; do not be afraid of them.
30 The LORD your God, who is going before you, will fight for you, as he did for you in Egypt, before your very eyes, 31 and in the desert. There you saw how the LORD your God carried you, as a father carries his son, all the way you went until you reached this place."
(Caleb) vs 36 he followed the LORD wholeheartedly."
39 And the little ones that you said would be taken captive, your children who do not yet know good from bad—they will enter the land. I will give it to them and they will take possession of it.
Everyone under age 20 was allowed to enter the Promised Land.
2:7 The LORD your God has blessed you in all the work of your hands. He has watched over your journey through this vast desert. These forty years the LORD your God has been with you, and you have not lacked anything.
God was SO faithful to the Israelites, giving them everything they needed for 40 years, leading them despite their grumbling and sin, their lack of trust and belief.
So often, I think HOW could the Israelites ignore God when He's hovering as a cloud in front of their eyes? HOW can the Israelites ignore God when DAILY they'd go out and find food just laying on the ground for them. The words He uses to describe all He's done, He carried them (31), He fought for them (29).
God, help me to constantly remember you are present in my daily life, even though I don't have an obvious cloud or manna on my lawn! Thank you God for being with me and, for making sure we haven't lacked anything. Lord, help me to follow you and serve you wholeheartedly.
Luke 1-
13But the angel said to him: "Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been heard.
I thank you God that you hear our prayers! Sometimes God you don't answer how MY will would be but you have a plan!
17And he will go on before the Lord, in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous—to make ready a people prepared for the Lord."
Lord, we don't know the day of your return but you've called us to help make ready a people prepared for the Lord. (vs 17)
An angel of God appears to Zechariah, he's afraid. The angel speaks to him and Zechariah ends up questioning the angel, how can this prophesy happen?! The angel punished Zechariaih's unbelief by making him unable to speak till the baby arrived!
What an honor for an angel of God to come to you and say "You have found favor with God (vs 30). Vs 28The angel went to her and said, "Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you." Then, to see Mary's response in vs 38 "I am the Lord's servant," Mary answered. "May it be to me as you have said." Then the angel left her. The humble spirit, ready to do God's will. I'm sure Mary was ridiculed for being pregnant before being married but, it didn't matter to her, she was doing God's will!
51 he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. God KNOWS our inmost thoughts, He knows what we're thinking even when we don't express them!
37For nothing is impossible with God." This is the MOST powerful verse in the chapter! So true! Nothing is impossible with God! I thank you God that you are in control of everything and that nothing is impossible for you!
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Proverbs 31-
Proverbs 31-
8 "Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. 9 Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy."
The Proverbs 31 wife :)
My parents gave me a ruby purity ring after having me study this chapter in High School. I still have it :) It was a gift to remind me what kind of woman God wanted me to be! I'm still working on it!!!! Oh this is going to be tough, seeing what areas I'm lacking!
A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.
11 Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value.
12 She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life.
I pray that I can be this wife to my spouse, bringing him good and not harm but know sometimes I fail at this.
13 She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands.
Eager hands. Sets about her work vigorously. (vs 17) Remembering the work I do is done for the glory of God does help me to set about my tasks with a better attitude!
15 She gets up while it is still dark; she provides food for her family and portions for her servant girls. Yikes! Still having a tough time with this one! I like vs 18 "her lamp does not go out at night!" Getting up before my family is up is on my "to do" list! I'm usually up before the kids but Robby's usually up before me!
16 She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard. (I have no earnings!)
25 She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. I'm not always laughing at the future but memorizing scripture from Matthew 6 definitely has helped me worry less and laugh more!
26 She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. Need to work on!
20 She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy.
27 She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.
28 Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her:
30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
Lord, most of all, I want my children to grow up knowing you, loving you and serving you. You've put this great task on my heart and I pray Lord you help give me the patience to instill in my children these important virtues!
8 "Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. 9 Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy."
The Proverbs 31 wife :)
My parents gave me a ruby purity ring after having me study this chapter in High School. I still have it :) It was a gift to remind me what kind of woman God wanted me to be! I'm still working on it!!!! Oh this is going to be tough, seeing what areas I'm lacking!
A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.
11 Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value.
12 She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life.
I pray that I can be this wife to my spouse, bringing him good and not harm but know sometimes I fail at this.
13 She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands.
Eager hands. Sets about her work vigorously. (vs 17) Remembering the work I do is done for the glory of God does help me to set about my tasks with a better attitude!
15 She gets up while it is still dark; she provides food for her family and portions for her servant girls. Yikes! Still having a tough time with this one! I like vs 18 "her lamp does not go out at night!" Getting up before my family is up is on my "to do" list! I'm usually up before the kids but Robby's usually up before me!
16 She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard. (I have no earnings!)
25 She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. I'm not always laughing at the future but memorizing scripture from Matthew 6 definitely has helped me worry less and laugh more!
26 She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. Need to work on!
20 She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy.
27 She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.
28 Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her:
30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
Lord, most of all, I want my children to grow up knowing you, loving you and serving you. You've put this great task on my heart and I pray Lord you help give me the patience to instill in my children these important virtues!
Monday, March 16, 2009
Proverbs 30- Numbers 34-35
Numbers 24-25
God clearly marked out the boundaries of the promised land to Israel.
Vs 12 "This will be your land, with its boundaries on every side.'"
Chapter 35 is all about murderers and refuge. There were 6 cities set apart for people who've killed someone accidentally can flee to. (vs 6)
Vs 12 They will be places of refuge from the avenger, so that a person accused of murder may not die before he stands trial before the assembly.
(Pastor Bobby today just mentioned how God is the great avenger, He's the punisher for sins!)
If you strike someone with an iron object, a stone, a wooden object or with malice aforethought shoves another or throws something at him intentionally so that he dies, or if in hostility he hits him with his fist so that he dies, that person shall be put to death; he is a murderer. The avenger of blood shall put the murderer to death when he meets him.
On the other than, (vs 22) "if without hostility someone suddenly shoves another or throws something at him unintentionally or, without seeing him, drops a stone on him that could kill him, and he dies, then since he was not his enemy and he did not intend to harm him, the assembly must judge between him and the avenger of blood according to these regulations.
Vs 32 Anyone who kills a person is to be put to death as a murderer only on the testimony of witnesses. But no one is to be put to death on the testimony of only one witness. (have to have multiple witnesses to convict)
31 " 'Do not accept a ransom for the life of a murderer, who deserves to die. He must surely be put to death. (don't accept bribes!)
34 Do not defile the land where you live and where I dwell, for I, the LORD, dwell among the Israelites.' "
The Lord DWELLED among the Israelites!
Proverbs 30-
"4 Who has gone up to heaven and come down? Who has gathered up the wind in the hollow of his hands? Who has wrapped up the waters in his cloak? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is his name, and the name of his son? Tell me if you know!"
Who has established all the ends of the earth? Just reading about how magnificent our God is just amazes me! That's right, He's established EVERYTHING!
5 "Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.
6 Do not add to his words, or he will rebuke you and prove you a liar.
Every word of God is flawless, don't add to his words! We need nothing more. He's given us EVERYTHING for life and Godliness in His book!
8 Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread.
12 those who are pure in their own eyes and yet are not cleansed of their filth;
13 those whose eyes are ever so haughty, whose glances are so disdainful;
Todays sermon was so great! Pastor Bobby speaking on adultery and also how spouses should love their spouses (just as Jesus loved us)! Let our spouses love how we're to be loved so that no one will choose adultery. 20 "This is the way of an adulteress: She eats and wipes her mouth and says, 'I've done nothing wrong.' 23 an unloved woman who is married.
32 "If you have played the fool and exalted yourself, or if you have planned evil, clap your hand over your mouth! 33 For as churning the milk produces butter, and as twisting the nose produces blood, so stirring up anger produces strife." What visual on verse 33 twisting the nose produces blood! Ouch.
Lord, I am guilty of stirring up anger and strife at times! God, keep my eyes from being haughty and full of distain, my heart is convicted of this also. I confess, Forgive me.
Thank you Lord for always giving our family just what we need. We're not in poverty or rich but you've always provided our daily bread and I thank you!
God clearly marked out the boundaries of the promised land to Israel.
Vs 12 "This will be your land, with its boundaries on every side.'"
Chapter 35 is all about murderers and refuge. There were 6 cities set apart for people who've killed someone accidentally can flee to. (vs 6)
Vs 12 They will be places of refuge from the avenger, so that a person accused of murder may not die before he stands trial before the assembly.
(Pastor Bobby today just mentioned how God is the great avenger, He's the punisher for sins!)
If you strike someone with an iron object, a stone, a wooden object or with malice aforethought shoves another or throws something at him intentionally so that he dies, or if in hostility he hits him with his fist so that he dies, that person shall be put to death; he is a murderer. The avenger of blood shall put the murderer to death when he meets him.
On the other than, (vs 22) "if without hostility someone suddenly shoves another or throws something at him unintentionally or, without seeing him, drops a stone on him that could kill him, and he dies, then since he was not his enemy and he did not intend to harm him, the assembly must judge between him and the avenger of blood according to these regulations.
Vs 32 Anyone who kills a person is to be put to death as a murderer only on the testimony of witnesses. But no one is to be put to death on the testimony of only one witness. (have to have multiple witnesses to convict)
31 " 'Do not accept a ransom for the life of a murderer, who deserves to die. He must surely be put to death. (don't accept bribes!)
34 Do not defile the land where you live and where I dwell, for I, the LORD, dwell among the Israelites.' "
The Lord DWELLED among the Israelites!
Proverbs 30-
"4 Who has gone up to heaven and come down? Who has gathered up the wind in the hollow of his hands? Who has wrapped up the waters in his cloak? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is his name, and the name of his son? Tell me if you know!"
Who has established all the ends of the earth? Just reading about how magnificent our God is just amazes me! That's right, He's established EVERYTHING!
5 "Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.
6 Do not add to his words, or he will rebuke you and prove you a liar.
Every word of God is flawless, don't add to his words! We need nothing more. He's given us EVERYTHING for life and Godliness in His book!
8 Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread.
12 those who are pure in their own eyes and yet are not cleansed of their filth;
13 those whose eyes are ever so haughty, whose glances are so disdainful;
Todays sermon was so great! Pastor Bobby speaking on adultery and also how spouses should love their spouses (just as Jesus loved us)! Let our spouses love how we're to be loved so that no one will choose adultery. 20 "This is the way of an adulteress: She eats and wipes her mouth and says, 'I've done nothing wrong.' 23 an unloved woman who is married.
32 "If you have played the fool and exalted yourself, or if you have planned evil, clap your hand over your mouth! 33 For as churning the milk produces butter, and as twisting the nose produces blood, so stirring up anger produces strife." What visual on verse 33 twisting the nose produces blood! Ouch.
Lord, I am guilty of stirring up anger and strife at times! God, keep my eyes from being haughty and full of distain, my heart is convicted of this also. I confess, Forgive me.
Thank you Lord for always giving our family just what we need. We're not in poverty or rich but you've always provided our daily bread and I thank you!
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Provebrs 29- Numbers 30 31, 32-33
Numbers 30-31
This chapter speaks of the responsibility husbands have over their wives and fathers over their young daughters. A great reminder that we're to be subject to our spouses!
Numbers 31
God has Moses send 12,000 men to take vengeance on the Midianites. Here Balaam son of Beor was killed. (talking donkey, man who wouldn't take a bribe from Balak or curse God)
Numbers 32-33-
3 The LORD's anger burned against Israel and he made them wander in the desert forty years, until the whole generation of those who had done evil in his sight was gone. To think of all the generations that have passed since Moses' day and to think how many have done evil in his sight.
14 "And here you are, a brood of sinners, standing in the place of your fathers and making the LORD even more angry with Israel. As our Fathers and Grandfathers and Great Grandfathers did, we still continue to sin! Lord, help us to strive for holiness!
23 "But if you fail to do this, you will be sinning against the LORD; and you may be sure that your sin will find you out. God, you know my sins and thank you for your forgiveness for them as I try to be who you want me to be.
Numbers 33-
The Israelites set out from Rameses on the fifteenth day of the first month, the day after the Passover. They marched out boldly in full view of all the Egyptians,
They marched out BOLDLY...after seeing God display His power through the 10 plagues, I can imagine they were walking boldly out of the city. It's when the tough times come that prove true faith!
Aaron was told by God to go up to the mountain and die! He wondered the desert with Moses for a full 40 years! 38 At the LORD's command Aaron the priest went up Mount Hor, where he died on the first day of the fifth month of the fortieth year after the Israelites came out of Egypt. 39 Aaron was a hundred and twenty-three years old when he died on Mount Hor.
50 On the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho the LORD said to Moses, 51 "Speak to the Israelites and say to them: 'When you cross the Jordan into Canaan, 52 drive out all the inhabitants of the land before you. Destroy all their carved images and their cast idols, and demolish all their high places. 53 Take possession of the land and settle in it, for I have given you the land to possess. 55 " 'But if you do not drive out the inhabitants of the land, those you allow to remain will become barbs in your eyes and thorns in your sides. They will give you trouble in the land where you will live. God warns the Israelites "if they don't obey vs 56 "And then I will do to you what I plan to do to them.' "
When God tells us to do something, we'd better be quick to obey, wholeheartedly and with the right attitude!
Proverbs 29
Again, this Proverb is about anger and discipline!
1 A man who remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will suddenly be destroyed—without remedy. 2 When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people
10 Bloodthirsty men hate a man of integrity and seek to kill the upright.
People of this world WILL hate us and this verse says seek to kill us!
11 A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control.
22 An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered one commits many sins.
16 When the wicked thrive, so does sin, but the righteous will see their downfall.
15 The rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother. 17 Discipline your son, and he will give you peace; he will bring delight to your soul. groan.
Lord, let the righteous THRIVE, let us know be stiff-necked and refusing to take rebuke from others. Help me not to VENT but to be self controlled (so hard!).
God thank you for trusting us with two little souls to help raise up in your word. Help me not to take my responsibility as a parent lightly or for granted.
This chapter speaks of the responsibility husbands have over their wives and fathers over their young daughters. A great reminder that we're to be subject to our spouses!
Numbers 31
God has Moses send 12,000 men to take vengeance on the Midianites. Here Balaam son of Beor was killed. (talking donkey, man who wouldn't take a bribe from Balak or curse God)
Numbers 32-33-
3 The LORD's anger burned against Israel and he made them wander in the desert forty years, until the whole generation of those who had done evil in his sight was gone. To think of all the generations that have passed since Moses' day and to think how many have done evil in his sight.
14 "And here you are, a brood of sinners, standing in the place of your fathers and making the LORD even more angry with Israel. As our Fathers and Grandfathers and Great Grandfathers did, we still continue to sin! Lord, help us to strive for holiness!
23 "But if you fail to do this, you will be sinning against the LORD; and you may be sure that your sin will find you out. God, you know my sins and thank you for your forgiveness for them as I try to be who you want me to be.
Numbers 33-
The Israelites set out from Rameses on the fifteenth day of the first month, the day after the Passover. They marched out boldly in full view of all the Egyptians,
They marched out BOLDLY...after seeing God display His power through the 10 plagues, I can imagine they were walking boldly out of the city. It's when the tough times come that prove true faith!
Aaron was told by God to go up to the mountain and die! He wondered the desert with Moses for a full 40 years! 38 At the LORD's command Aaron the priest went up Mount Hor, where he died on the first day of the fifth month of the fortieth year after the Israelites came out of Egypt. 39 Aaron was a hundred and twenty-three years old when he died on Mount Hor.
50 On the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho the LORD said to Moses, 51 "Speak to the Israelites and say to them: 'When you cross the Jordan into Canaan, 52 drive out all the inhabitants of the land before you. Destroy all their carved images and their cast idols, and demolish all their high places. 53 Take possession of the land and settle in it, for I have given you the land to possess. 55 " 'But if you do not drive out the inhabitants of the land, those you allow to remain will become barbs in your eyes and thorns in your sides. They will give you trouble in the land where you will live. God warns the Israelites "if they don't obey vs 56 "And then I will do to you what I plan to do to them.' "
When God tells us to do something, we'd better be quick to obey, wholeheartedly and with the right attitude!
Proverbs 29
Again, this Proverb is about anger and discipline!
1 A man who remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will suddenly be destroyed—without remedy. 2 When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people
10 Bloodthirsty men hate a man of integrity and seek to kill the upright.
People of this world WILL hate us and this verse says seek to kill us!
11 A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control.
22 An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered one commits many sins.
16 When the wicked thrive, so does sin, but the righteous will see their downfall.
15 The rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother. 17 Discipline your son, and he will give you peace; he will bring delight to your soul. groan.
Lord, let the righteous THRIVE, let us know be stiff-necked and refusing to take rebuke from others. Help me not to VENT but to be self controlled (so hard!).
God thank you for trusting us with two little souls to help raise up in your word. Help me not to take my responsibility as a parent lightly or for granted.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Proverbs 28- Numbers 28-29
Numbers 28-29
To see the amount of animals used as an atonement, I think how the Lord provided all these animals to the Israelites and it was up to them to obey and sacrifice to make atonement for their sins. These animals were to be the best animals, without defect (vs 31).
How much do we sacrifice to the Lord? Are we serving the Lord with our time? Are we giving the Lord tithes off of the good He's blessed us with?
It's also mentioned over and over in this passage how the people were to deny themselves and do no work. Do we dedicate our schedule to the Lord? Do we prioritize our Sunday as the Lord's day? Are we regularly committed to our small group or just a casual attender? God commanded the Israelites not to work! Vs 40 says Moses told the Israelites all that the LORD commanded him.
Proverbs 27-
1 The righteous are as bold as a lion.
3 those who keep the law resist wicked
5 Those who seek the Lord understand justice fully
13 He who conceals his sins does not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
14 Blessed is the man who always fears the LORD, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
27 He who gives to the poor will lack nothing, but he who closes his eyes to them receives many curses.
28 When the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding; but when the wicked perish, the righteous thrive.
Help me God to speak out against wrongdoing, to not ignore people who need help, to have a soft heart, to be bold with my faith, to obey your laws God and most importantly to confess my sins Lord so I may continually find your mercy!
To see the amount of animals used as an atonement, I think how the Lord provided all these animals to the Israelites and it was up to them to obey and sacrifice to make atonement for their sins. These animals were to be the best animals, without defect (vs 31).
How much do we sacrifice to the Lord? Are we serving the Lord with our time? Are we giving the Lord tithes off of the good He's blessed us with?
It's also mentioned over and over in this passage how the people were to deny themselves and do no work. Do we dedicate our schedule to the Lord? Do we prioritize our Sunday as the Lord's day? Are we regularly committed to our small group or just a casual attender? God commanded the Israelites not to work! Vs 40 says Moses told the Israelites all that the LORD commanded him.
Proverbs 27-
1 The righteous are as bold as a lion.
3 those who keep the law resist wicked
5 Those who seek the Lord understand justice fully
13 He who conceals his sins does not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
14 Blessed is the man who always fears the LORD, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
27 He who gives to the poor will lack nothing, but he who closes his eyes to them receives many curses.
28 When the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding; but when the wicked perish, the righteous thrive.
Help me God to speak out against wrongdoing, to not ignore people who need help, to have a soft heart, to be bold with my faith, to obey your laws God and most importantly to confess my sins Lord so I may continually find your mercy!
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Proverbs 26- Numbers 26-27
March 11-
Numbers 26-27
Men who rebelled against the Lord were swallowed by the earth and devoured by fire! 250 men! (vs 10) "They served as a warning sign."
The total number of the men of Israel over 20 and able to fight was 601,730. All the male Levites a month old or more numbered 23,000. That's a LOT of people!!! God cared for each of their needs too! Food for their livestock and manna for the people. Of all the men over 20, only Joshua and Caleb would live to see the promised land.
The 5 daughters of Zelophehad came to Moses and asked for property because their father didn't have any sons. 'If a man dies and leaves no son, turn his inheritance over to his daughter then to his brother then his father's brothers. give his inheritance to the nearest relative in his clan, that he may possess it. This is to be a legal requirement for the Israelites. I love that the women had value then! Give them their inheritance!
Because Moses didn't honor and obey God at the rock with the water, he wasn't allowed to enter the promised land. Joshua was appointed leader by God so the people of Israel wouldn't be sheep without a shepherd.
Proverbs 26-
is a man who deceives his neighbor and says, "I was only joking!"
This reminds me of when you say something mean and then try and cover it up by saying you were joking! That's still a lie!!!
20 Without wood a fire goes out; without gossip a quarrel dies down. 21 As charcoal to embers and as wood to fire, so is a quarrelsome man for kindling strife. 22 The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down to a man's inmost parts.
Lord, help me not to give wood to the fire so that quarrels and gossip end with me.
Numbers 26-27
Men who rebelled against the Lord were swallowed by the earth and devoured by fire! 250 men! (vs 10) "They served as a warning sign."
The total number of the men of Israel over 20 and able to fight was 601,730. All the male Levites a month old or more numbered 23,000. That's a LOT of people!!! God cared for each of their needs too! Food for their livestock and manna for the people. Of all the men over 20, only Joshua and Caleb would live to see the promised land.
The 5 daughters of Zelophehad came to Moses and asked for property because their father didn't have any sons. 'If a man dies and leaves no son, turn his inheritance over to his daughter then to his brother then his father's brothers. give his inheritance to the nearest relative in his clan, that he may possess it. This is to be a legal requirement for the Israelites. I love that the women had value then! Give them their inheritance!
Because Moses didn't honor and obey God at the rock with the water, he wasn't allowed to enter the promised land. Joshua was appointed leader by God so the people of Israel wouldn't be sheep without a shepherd.
Proverbs 26-
is a man who deceives his neighbor and says, "I was only joking!"
This reminds me of when you say something mean and then try and cover it up by saying you were joking! That's still a lie!!!
20 Without wood a fire goes out; without gossip a quarrel dies down. 21 As charcoal to embers and as wood to fire, so is a quarrelsome man for kindling strife. 22 The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down to a man's inmost parts.
Lord, help me not to give wood to the fire so that quarrels and gossip end with me.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Numbers 24-25 Proverbs 25-
Numbers 24-25
Balaam blesses the Lord vs 9 "May those who bless you be blessed and those who curse you be cursed!" and Balak sends him home saying vs 11 "I would reward you handsomely, but the LORD has kept you from being rewarded." Balaam's response is vs 13 'Even if Balak gave me his palace filled with silver and gold, I could not do anything of my own accord, good or bad, to go beyond the command of the LORD -and I must say only what the LORD says'?
Numbers 25-
The people of Israel started to sin against the Lord by indulging in sexual immorality and sacrificing to other gods. (vs 1 and 3) vs And the LORD's anger burned against them.
God had no tolerance for sin! He told Moses vs 5 "Each of you must put to death those of your men who have joined in worshiping the Baal of Peor." A plague hit Israel and vs 9 those who died in the plague numbered 24,000.
Proverbs 25-
Neighbors and enemies...
8 Don't be quick to take your neighbor to court.
17 Seldom set foot in your neighbor's house— too much of you, and he will hate you.
21 If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. 22 In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you.
15 Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.
24 Better to live on a corner of the roof than share a house with a quarrelsome wife.
28 Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who lacks self-control.
Lord, help me to be self controlled and not quarrelsome. Help me to be patient.
Balaam blesses the Lord vs 9 "May those who bless you be blessed and those who curse you be cursed!" and Balak sends him home saying vs 11 "I would reward you handsomely, but the LORD has kept you from being rewarded." Balaam's response is vs 13 'Even if Balak gave me his palace filled with silver and gold, I could not do anything of my own accord, good or bad, to go beyond the command of the LORD -and I must say only what the LORD says'?
Numbers 25-
The people of Israel started to sin against the Lord by indulging in sexual immorality and sacrificing to other gods. (vs 1 and 3) vs And the LORD's anger burned against them.
God had no tolerance for sin! He told Moses vs 5 "Each of you must put to death those of your men who have joined in worshiping the Baal of Peor." A plague hit Israel and vs 9 those who died in the plague numbered 24,000.
Proverbs 25-
Neighbors and enemies...
8 Don't be quick to take your neighbor to court.
17 Seldom set foot in your neighbor's house— too much of you, and he will hate you.
21 If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. 22 In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you.
15 Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.
24 Better to live on a corner of the roof than share a house with a quarrelsome wife.
28 Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who lacks self-control.
Lord, help me to be self controlled and not quarrelsome. Help me to be patient.
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