O LORD, the God who avenges, O God who avenges, shine forth. Rise up, O Judge of the earth; pay back to the proud what they deserve. How long will the wicked, O LORD, how long will the wicked be jubilant? They pour out arrogant words; all the evildoers are full of boasting. They crush your people, O LORD; they oppress your inheritance. They slay the widow and the alien; they murder the fatherless. They say, "The LORD does not see; the God of Jacob pays no heed."
Take heed, you senseless ones among the people; you fools, when will you become wise? Does he who implanted the ear not hear? Does he who formed the eye not see? Does he who disciplines nations not punish? Does he who teaches man lack knowledge? The LORD knows the thoughts of man; he knows that they are futile.
Blessed is the man you discipline, O LORD, the man you teach from your law; you grant him relief from days of trouble, till a pit is dug for the wicked. For the LORD will not reject his people; he will never forsake his inheritance. Judgment will again be founded on righteousness, and all the upright in heart will follow it.
Who will rise up for me against the wicked? Who will take a stand for me against evildoers? Unless the LORD had given me help, I would soon have dwelt in the silence of death. When I said, "My foot is slipping," your love, O LORD, supported me. When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought joy to my soul. Can a corrupt throne be allied with you--one that brings on misery by its decrees? They band together against the righteous and condemn the innocent to death.
But the LORD has become my fortress, and my God the rock in whom I take refuge. He will repay them for their sins and destroy them for their wickedness; the LORD our God will destroy them.
William, do not be afraid of your enemies, but know that the Lord will deliver you. Trust in the Lord with all your heart, all your soul and all your strength, and he will surely lead you into triumphant victory. So seek first His Kingdom, and all these will be added unto you.
O Lord, thank You for Your encouraging words today. I will treasure it in my heart so that I follow You all the days of my life. I love You, Lord Jesus!
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Psalm 93
The LORD reigns, he is robed in majesty; the LORD is robed in majesty and is armed with strength. The world is firmly established; it cannot be moved. Your throne was established long ago; you are from all eternity. The seas have lifted up, O LORD, the seas have lifted up their voice; the seas have lifted up their pounding waves. Mightier than the thunder of the great waters, mightier than the breakers of the sea--the LORD on high is mighty. Your statutes stand firm; holiness adorns your house for endless days, O LORD.
The Lord our God is a Warrior, our Commander in Chief, and He always lead us into triumphant victory!!! I shall place my trust in Him and find my victory in the power of the Cross.
O Lord, I place my trust in You. Please lead & guide me and I will follow You all the days of my life. Thank you, Lord Jesus. Thank You.
The Lord our God is a Warrior, our Commander in Chief, and He always lead us into triumphant victory!!! I shall place my trust in Him and find my victory in the power of the Cross.
O Lord, I place my trust in You. Please lead & guide me and I will follow You all the days of my life. Thank you, Lord Jesus. Thank You.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Psalm 92
A psalm. A song. For the Sabbath day.
It is good to praise the LORD and make music to your name, O Most High, to proclaim your love in the morning and your faithfulness at night, to the music of the ten-stringed lyre and the melody of the harp. For you make me glad by your deeds, O LORD; I sing for joy at the works of your hands.
How great are your works, O LORD, how profound your thoughts! The senseless man does not know, fools do not understand, that though the wicked spring up like grass and all evildoers flourish, they will be forever destroyed. But you, O LORD, are exalted forever.
For surely your enemies, O LORD, surely your enemies will perish; all evildoers will be scattered. You have exalted my horn like that of a wild ox; fine oils have been poured upon me. My eyes have seen the defeat of my adversaries; my ears have heard the rout of my wicked foes.
The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon; planted in the house of the LORD, they will flourish in the courts of our God. They will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay fresh and green, proclaiming, "The LORD is upright; he is my Rock, and there is no wickedness in him."
Last night, my Spiritual Leader prayed over me using Psalm 1 where “the LORD watches over the way of the righteous” (Psalm 1:6).
Today, as I read Psalm 92, I am reminded that:
The righteous will flourish in the Lord… He will be like one growing strong in the midst of adversity & difficulties (grow like a cedar of Lebanon), planted and deeply rooted in the church of the Lord (planted in the house of the Lord) & flourish in FCBC (flourish in the courts of our God). Even till old age, the righteous will remain fruitful, youthful and good looking (They will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay fresh & green, proclaiming “The Lord is upright; he is my Rock…”).
I am reminded not to be afraid of the evildoers for surely my enemies will perish. Though the wicked will spring up like grass & all evildoers flourish, they will be forever destroyed.
What I should focus on is to praise the Lord, make music to Him & sing for joy at the works of His hands!!! In this season, let us PRIORITISE Worship as what Ps Eugene shared on Sunday Service, let us focus in returning back to the heart of worship. Let us raise a generation of worshippers who will worship the Lord in truth & in spirit.
O Lord, I was made to worship You, I was made to praise You, I was made for You… I love You, Lord Jesus!!!
It is good to praise the LORD and make music to your name, O Most High, to proclaim your love in the morning and your faithfulness at night, to the music of the ten-stringed lyre and the melody of the harp. For you make me glad by your deeds, O LORD; I sing for joy at the works of your hands.
How great are your works, O LORD, how profound your thoughts! The senseless man does not know, fools do not understand, that though the wicked spring up like grass and all evildoers flourish, they will be forever destroyed. But you, O LORD, are exalted forever.
For surely your enemies, O LORD, surely your enemies will perish; all evildoers will be scattered. You have exalted my horn like that of a wild ox; fine oils have been poured upon me. My eyes have seen the defeat of my adversaries; my ears have heard the rout of my wicked foes.
The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon; planted in the house of the LORD, they will flourish in the courts of our God. They will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay fresh and green, proclaiming, "The LORD is upright; he is my Rock, and there is no wickedness in him."
Last night, my Spiritual Leader prayed over me using Psalm 1 where “the LORD watches over the way of the righteous” (Psalm 1:6).
Today, as I read Psalm 92, I am reminded that:
The righteous will flourish in the Lord… He will be like one growing strong in the midst of adversity & difficulties (grow like a cedar of Lebanon), planted and deeply rooted in the church of the Lord (planted in the house of the Lord) & flourish in FCBC (flourish in the courts of our God). Even till old age, the righteous will remain fruitful, youthful and good looking (They will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay fresh & green, proclaiming “The Lord is upright; he is my Rock…”).
I am reminded not to be afraid of the evildoers for surely my enemies will perish. Though the wicked will spring up like grass & all evildoers flourish, they will be forever destroyed.
What I should focus on is to praise the Lord, make music to Him & sing for joy at the works of His hands!!! In this season, let us PRIORITISE Worship as what Ps Eugene shared on Sunday Service, let us focus in returning back to the heart of worship. Let us raise a generation of worshippers who will worship the Lord in truth & in spirit.
O Lord, I was made to worship You, I was made to praise You, I was made for You… I love You, Lord Jesus!!!
