God Speaks - Hear The Word of God

The Wisdom of the Proverbs:

Proverbs 29:11 (NLT) 

 Fools vent their anger, but the wise quietly hold it back. 

The Encouragement of the Psalms:

Psalm 121:1-2 (NLT) 

 I look up to the mountains— does my help come from there? 

 My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth! 

The Hope of the Old Testament:

Hosea 4:1 (NLT) 

 Hear the word of the LORD, O people of Israel! The LORD has brought charges against you, saying: "There is no faithfulness, no kindness, no knowledge of God in your land. 

The Gospel Message:

2 John 1:1-3 (NLT) 

 This letter is from John, the elder. I am writing to the chosen lady and to her children, whom I love in the truth—as does everyone else who knows the truth— 

 because the truth lives in us and will be with us forever. 

 Grace, mercy, and peace, which come from God the Father and from Jesus Christ—the Son of the Father—will continue to be with us who live in truth and love. 

Observation:

The above passages from the " The One Year Bible" spoke deeply into my heart. I pray that they will speak deeply into Your heart and that the Holy Spirit will guide you so that you may live in truth and love.

Today will conclude my writing in this forum for 2017. It has been my practice to shut down in December and the first part of the New Year. So, I wish each of you a Merry Christmas, and a Happy and Blessed New Year.

Ephesians 6:18-19 (NLT) 

 Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere. 

 And pray for me, too. Ask God to give me the right words so I can boldly explain God's mysterious plan that the Good News is for Jews and Gentiles alike. 

Prayer:

Father God, the prayer of Your servant John is the prayer that I pray for all who read, hear, and heed these words today.

3 John 1:2 (NKJV) 

 Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers. 

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1 Samuel 3:10 (NLT)
¹⁰  And the LORD came and called as before, "Samuel! Samuel!" And Samuel replied, "Speak, your servant is listening."

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God Speaks - Hear The Word of God

The Wisdom of the Proverbs:

Proverbs 29:5-6 (NLT) 

 To flatter friends is to lay a trap for their feet. 

 Evil people are trapped by sin, but the righteous escape, shouting for joy. 

The Encouragement of the Psalms:

Psalm 124:1-2 (NLT) 

What if the LORD had not been on our side? Let all Israel repeat: 

 What if the LORD had not been on our side when people attacked us? 

The Hope of the Old Testament:

Hosea 1:2 (NLT) 

 When the LORD first began speaking to Israel through Hosea, he said to him, "Go and marry a prostitute, so that some of her children will be conceived in prostitution. This will illustrate how Israel has acted like a prostitute by turning against the LORD and worshiping other gods." 

The Gospel Message:

1 John 5:1-5 (NLT) 

 Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has become a child of God. And everyone who loves the Father loves his children, too. 

 We know we love God's children if we love God and obey his commandments. 

 Loving God means keeping his commandments, and his commandments are not burdensome. 

 For every child of God defeats this evil world, and we achieve this victory through our faith. 

 And who can win this battle against the world? Only those who believe that Jesus is the Son of God. 

Observation:

Has God spoken to your heart through His Word? Listen to these closing words by John as he concludes the letter known as 1 John.

1 John 5:13-15 (NLT) 

 I have written this to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know you have eternal life. 

 And we are confident that he hears us whenever we ask for anything that pleases him. 

 And since we know he hears us when we make our requests, we also know that he will give us what we ask for. 

Prayer:

Father, I pray that You will give us a hunger and thirst for the Word of God and that we would be men and women of prayer.

Father, help us, by faith, to ask and receive all of the love, forgiveness, grace, and mercy that You have provided for us through the sacrifice of Jesus.

My Soul Sings:

Title: Take the Name of Jesus With You

Author: Lydia Odell Baxter

Oh, the precious name of Jesus, How it thrills our souls with joy; All the favor of the Father In this name we may enjoy.

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1 Samuel 3:10 (NLT)
¹⁰  And the LORD came and called as before, "Samuel! Samuel!" And Samuel replied, "Speak, your servant is listening."

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The Wisdom of the Proverbs:

Proverbs 29:1 (NLT) 

 Whoever stubbornly refuses to accept criticism will suddenly be destroyed beyond recovery. 

The Encouragement of the Psalms:

Psalm 121:1-2 (NLT) 

I look up to the mountains— does my help come from there? 

 My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth! 

The Hope of the Old Testament:

Daniel 10:12 (NLT) 

 Then he said, "Don't be afraid, Daniel. Since the first day you began to pray for understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your request has been heard in heaven. I have come in answer to your prayer. 

The Gospel Message:

1 John 2:24-27 (NLT) 

 So you must remain faithful to what you have been taught from the beginning. If you do, you will remain in fellowship with the Son and with the Father. 

 And in this fellowship we enjoy the eternal life he promised us. 

 I am writing these things to warn you about those who want to lead you astray. 

 But you have received the Holy Spirit, and he lives within you, so you don't need anyone to teach you what is true. For the Spirit teaches you everything you need to know, and what he teaches is true—it is not a lie. So just as he has taught you, remain in fellowship with Christ. 

Observation:

Why is the Gospel of Christ goodnews? Well, that is an easy question to answer if you just read and pay attention to the passage above from 1 John 2:24-27.

This passage cries out for meditation. It is comforting, uplifting, and faith building. And faith is what we need in times like these. We need God, and many of you have a testimony that you have Him living in your heart.

Are you in fellowship with Him? If you have read this far, think about what you have inside of you.

1 If you remain faithful, you have fellowship with Jesus.

2 If you remain faithful, you have fellowship with God the Father.

3 In this fellowship, you have the eternal life God promised you.

4 If you received Jesus, you have the Holy Spirit, and he lives within you.

How do you overcome the world? It is with God's love and God's truth.

Prayer:

Father God, my dear Father, I feel like connecting my heart with the Apostle Paul in praying the prayer he prayed in his letter to the church at Ephesus. Father, help us to lean hard and entirely on You during these difficult times.

Ephesians 3:20-21 (NLT) 

 Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. 

 Glory to him in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations forever and ever! Amen. 

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1 Samuel 3:10 (NLT)
¹⁰  And the LORD came and called as before, "Samuel! Samuel!" And Samuel replied, "Speak, your servant is listening."

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