Evening devotional

Hear this evening's devotional [Prepared by Jonathan Bagster (1813-1872)]

06.30 Evening:

God is in Heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few.

When ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask Him.

They . . . called on the name of Baal from morning even until noon, saying, O Baal, hear us.

Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican. . . . And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto Heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner. I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other.

Lord, teach us to pray.

Ec 5:2 Mt 6:7,8 1Ki 18:26 Lu 18:10,11,13,14 Lu 11:1

Here it is again with the full verses and references

06.30 Evening:

(Ecclesiastes 5:2)Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter any thing before God: for God is in Heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few.

(Matthew 6:7,8)But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask Him.

(I Kings 18:26)And they took the bullock which was given them, and they dressed it, and called on the name of Baal from morning even until noon, saying, O Baal, hear us. But there was no voice, nor any that answered. And they leaped upon the altar which was made.

(Luke 18:10,11)Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican. . . .(Luke 18:13,14)And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto Heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner. I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

(Luke 11:1)And it came to pass, that, as He was praying in a certain place, when He ceased, one of His disciples said unto Him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.

Ec 5:2 Mt 6:7,8 1Ki 18:26 Lu 18:10,11,13,14 Lu 11:1


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Romans 16:27 To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen.
I Peter 5:11 To Him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

The LORD is gracious

The Lord is gracious,
and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy.
(Psalm 145:8)

The Word for the YEAR--
Romans 8:35-39 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? As it is written, For Thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him that loved us. For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.


The Word for the month--
Psalm 108:4 For Thy mercy is great above the heavens: and Thy Truth reacheth unto the clouds.


The Word for the day--
Psalm 57:10,11 For Thy mercy is great unto the heavens, and Thy truth unto the clouds. Be Thou exalted, O God, above the Heavens: let Thy Glory be above all the earth.




Hear this morning's devotional [Prepared by Jonathan Bagster (1813-1872)]

06.30 Morning:


As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten.

My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of Him: for whom the Lord loveth He chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom He receiveth.―For whom the Lord loveth He correcteth; even as a Father the son in whom He delighteth.―He maketh sore, and bindeth up: He woundeth, and His hands make whole.―Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time.―I have chosen thee in the furnace of affliction.

He doth not afflict willingly nor grieve the children of men.―He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities. For as the Heaven is high above the earth, so great is His mercy toward them that fear Him. As far as the east is from the west, so far hath He removed our transgressions from us. Like as a Father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear Him. For He knoweth our frame; He remembereth that we are dust.

Re 3:19 Heb 12:5,6 Pr 3:12 Job 5:18 1Pe 5:6 Isa 48:10 La 3:33 Ps 103:10-14

Here it is again with the full verses and references

06.30 Morning:


(Revelation 3:19)As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.

(Hebrews 12:5,6)And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of Him: for whom the Lord loveth He chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom He receiveth.--(Proverbs 3:12)For whom the Lord loveth He correcteth; even as a Father the son in whom He delighteth.--(Job 5:18)For He maketh sore, and bindeth up: He woundeth, and His hands make whole.--(I Peter 5:6)Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time:--(Isaiah 48:10)Behold, I have refined thee, but not with silver; I have chosen thee in the furnace of affliction.

(Lamentations 3:33)For He doth not afflict willingly nor grieve the children of men.--(Psalm 103:10-14)He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities. For as the Heaven is high above the earth, so great is His mercy toward them that fear Him. As far as the east is from the west, so far hath He removed our transgressions from us. Like as a Father pitieth His children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear Him. For He knoweth our frame; He remembereth that we are dust.


Re 3:19 Heb 12:5,6 Pr 3:12 Job 5:18 1Pe 5:6 Isa 48:10 La 3:33 Ps 103:10-14


I Timothy 4:15,16 Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all. Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.



Psalm 72:17-19 His Name shall endure for ever: His Name shall be continued as long as the sun: and men shall be blessed in Him: all nations shall call Him blessed. Blessed be the Lord God, the God of Israel, Who only doeth wondrous things. And blessed be His Glorious Name for ever: and let the whole earth be filled with His glory; Amen, and Amen.

Ephesians 6:24 Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen.


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Romans 16:27 To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen.
I Peter 5:11 To Him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

Evening devotional

Hear this evening's devotional [Prepared by Jonathan Bagster (1813-1872)]

06.29 Evening:

Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions.

I have blotted out, as a thick cloud, thy transgressions, and, as a cloud, thy sins.―I, even I, am He that blotteth out thy transgressions for Mine Own sake, and will not remember thy sins.―Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.―I will remember their sin no more.―Thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea.

Thou hast in love to my soul delivered it from the pit of corruption: for Thou hast cast all my sins behind Thy back.―Who is a God like unto Thee, that pardoneth iniquity, . . .? He retaineth not His anger for ever, because He delighteth in mercy.―Unto Him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in His Own blood.

Ps 25:7 Isa 44:22 43:25 1:18 Jer 31:34 Mic 7:19 Is 38:17 Mic 7:18 Re 1:5

Here it is again with the full verses and references

06.29 Evening:

(Psalm 25:7)Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: according to Thy mercy remember Thou me for Thy goodness' sake, O Lord.

(Isaiah 44:22)I have blotted out, as a thick cloud, thy transgressions, and, as a cloud, thy sins: return unto Me; for I have redeemed Thee.--(Isaiah 43:25)I, even I, am He that blotteth out thy transgressions for Mine Own sake, and will not remember thy sins.--(Isaiah 1:18)Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.--(Jeremiah 31:34)And they shall teach no more every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the Lord: for they shall all know Me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith the Lord: for I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.--(Micah 7:19)He will turn again, He will have compassion upon us; He will subdue our iniquities; and Thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea.

(Isaiah 38:17)Behold, for peace I had great bitterness: but Thou hast in love to my soul delivered it from the pit of corruption: for Thou hast cast all my sins behind Thy back.--(Micah 7:18)Who is a God like unto Thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of His heritage? He retaineth not His anger for ever, because He delighteth in mercy.--(Revelation 1:5)And from Jesus Christ, Who is the Faithful Witness, and the First Begotten of the dead, and the Prince of the kings of the earth. Unto Him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in His Own blood,

Ps 25:7 Isa 44:22 43:25 1:18 Jer 31:34 Mic 7:19 Is 38:17 Mic 7:18 Re 1:5



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Romans 16:27 To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen.
I Peter 5:11 To Him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

James 1:3,12 and connecting Scripture

Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience {5281}.
James 1:3

"Patience"
5281 hupomone hoop-om-on-ay'
from 5278; cheerful (or hopeful) endurance, constancy:--enduring,
patience, patient continuance (waiting).
see GREEK for 5278



Luke 8:15 But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience{5281}.

Luke 21:19 In your patience{5281} possess ye your souls.

Romans 2:7 To them who by patient continuance{5281} in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life:

Romans 5:3,4 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience{5281}; and patience{5281}, experience; and experience, hope:

Romans 8:25 But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience{5281} wait for it.

Romans 15:4,5 For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience{5281} and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. Now the God of patience{5281} and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus:

II Corinthians 1:6 And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effectual in the enduring{5281} of the same sufferings which we also suffer: or whether we be comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation.

II Corinthians 6:4 But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience{5281}, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,

II Corinthians 12:12 Truly the signs of an apostle were wrought among you in all patience{5281}, in signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds.

Colossians 1:11 Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience{5281} and longsuffering with joyfulness;

I Thessalonians 1:3 Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience{5281} of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father;

II Thessalonians 1:4 So that we ourselves glory in you in the churches of God for your patience{5281} and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations that ye endure:

II Thessalonians 3:5 And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patient waiting{5281} for Christ.

I Timothy 6:11 But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience{5281}, meekness.

II Timothy 3:10 But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience{5281},

Titus 2:2 That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience{5281}.

Hebrews 10:36 For ye have need of patience{5281}, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.

Hebrews 12:1,2 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience{5281} the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured {5278} the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

James 1:3,4 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience{5281}. But let patience{5281} have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.

James 5:11 Behold, we count them happy which endure {5278}. Ye have heard of the patience{5281} of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy.

II Peter 1:6,7 And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience{5281}; and to patience{5281} godliness; and to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity.

Revelation 1:9,10 I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience{5281} of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ. I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet,

Revelation 2:2,3 I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience{5281}, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars: And hast borne, and hast patience{5281}, and for my name's sake hast laboured, and hast not fainted.

Revelation 2:3,4 And hast borne, and hast patience{5281}, and for my name's sake hast laboured, and hast not fainted. Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love.

Revelation 2:19,20 I know thy works, and charity, and service, and faith, and thy patience{5281}, and thy works; and the last to be more than the first. Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee, because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel, which calleth herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants to commit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed unto idols.

Revelation 3:10,11 Because thou hast kept the word of my patience{5281}, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth. Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.

Revelation 13:10,11 He that leadeth into captivity shall go into captivity: he that killeth with the sword must be killed with the sword. Here is the patience{5281} and the faith of the saints. And I beheld another beast coming up out of the earth; and he had two horns like a lamb, and he spake as a dragon.

Revelation 14:12,13 Here is the patience{5281} of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus. And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.




"Patience"

Connecting Scriptures . . .

James 1:4 But let patience {5281}have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.

Romans 5:3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience{5281};

II Corinthians 12:10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.

Philippians 2:17 Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all.

James 1:2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;

James 1:12 Blessed is the man that endureth {5278} temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.

I Peter 3:14 But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;

James 1:3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience{5281}.

Blessed is the man that endureth{5278} temptation{3986}: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life,
which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.
James 1:12

"Temptation"
3986 peirasmos pi-ras-mos'
from 3985; a putting to proof (by experiment (of good), experience (of
evil), solicitation, discipline or provocation); by implication,
adversity:--temptation, X try.
see GREEK for 3985


Matthew 6:13 And lead us not into temptation{3986}, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

Matthew 26:41 Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation{3986}: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

Mark 14:38 Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation{3986}. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak.

Luke 4:13 And when the devil had ended all the temptation{3986}, he departed from him for a season.

Luke 8:13 They on the rock are they, which, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in time of temptation{3986} fall away.

Luke 11:4 And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation{3986}; but deliver us from evil.

Luke 22:28 Ye are they which have continued with me in my temptations{3986}.

Luke 22:40 And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation{3986}.

Luke 22:46 And said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation{3986}.

Acts 20:19 Serving the Lord with all humility of mind, and with many tears, and temptations{3986}, which befell me by the lying in wait of the Jews:

I Corinthians 10:13 There hath no temptation{3986} taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation{3986} also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.

Galatians 4:14 And my temptation{3986} which was in my flesh ye despised not, nor rejected; but received me as an angel of God, even as Christ Jesus.

I Timothy 6:9 But they that will be rich fall into temptation{3986} and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.

Hebrews 3:8,9 Harden not your hearts, as in the provocation, in the day of temptation{3986} in the wilderness: when your fathers tempted me, proved me, and saw my works forty years.

James 1:2,3 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations{3986}; knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.

James 1:12 Blessed is the man that endureth {5278} temptation{3986}: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.

I Peter 1:6 Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations{3986}:

I Peter 4:12,13 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try{3986} you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: but rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.

II Peter 2:9,10 The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations{3986}, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished: but chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous are they, selfwilled, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignities.

Revelation 3:10,11 Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation{3986}, which shall come upon all the world, to try{3985} them that dwell upon the earth. Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.




"Temptation"

Connecting Scriptures. . . .

James 1:12 Blessed is the man that endureth temptation{3986}: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.

Job 5:17 Behold, happy is the man whom God correcteth: therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty:

Proverbs 3:11,12 My son, despise not the chastening of the Lord; neither be weary of his correction: For whom the Lord loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.

Hebrews 12:5 And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him:

Revelation 3:19 As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.

I Corinthians 9:25 And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.

II Timothy 4:8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.

James 2:5 Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?

I Peter 5:4 And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.

Revelation 2:10 Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.

Proverbs 4:23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.




--
Romans 16:27 To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen.
I Peter 5:11 To Him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

The Lord is gracious

The Lord is gracious,
and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy.
(Psalm 145:8)

The Word for the YEAR--
Romans 8:35-39 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? As it is written, For Thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him that loved us. For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.


The Word for the month--
Psalm 108:4 For Thy mercy is great above the heavens: and Thy Truth reacheth unto the clouds.


The Word for the day--
Psalm 148:13 Let them praise the Name of the Lord: for His Name alone is excellent; His Glory is above the earth and heaven.

Hear Psalm 148--

Psalm 148

Praise ye the Lord. Praise ye the Lord from the heavens: praise Him in the heights. Praise ye Him, all His angels: praise ye Him, all His hosts. Praise ye Him, sun and moon: praise Him, all ye stars of light. Praise Him, ye heavens of heavens, and ye waters that be above the heavens. Let them praise the Name of the Lord: for He commanded, and they were created. He hath also stablished them for ever and ever: He hath made a decree which shall not pass.

Praise the Lord from the earth, ye dragons, and all deeps: fire, and hail; snow, and vapour; stormy wind fulfilling His Word: mountains, and all hills; fruitful trees, and all cedars: beasts, and all cattle; creeping things, and flying fowl: kings of the earth, and all people; princes, and all judges of the earth: both young men, and maidens; old men, and children: let them praise the Name of the Lord: for His Name alone is excellent; His Glory is above the earth and heaven. He also exalteth the horn of His people, the praise of all His saints; even of the children of Israel, a people near unto Him. Praise ye the Lord.



Hear this morning's devotional [Prepared by Jonathan Bagster (1813-1872)]

06.29 Morning:


His commandments are not grievous.

This is the will of Him that sent Me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on Him, may have Everlasting Life.―Whatsoever we ask, we receive of Him, because we keep His commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in His sight.

My yoke is easy, and My burden is Light.―If ye love Me, keep My commandments.―He that hath My commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth Me: and he that loveth Me shall be loved of My Father, and I will love him, and will manifest Myself to him.

Happy is the man that findeth Wisdom, and the man that getteth Understanding. . . .Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are Peace.―Great peace have they which love Thy Law: and nothing shall offend them.―I delight in the Law of God after the inward Man.

This is His commandment, that we should believe on the Name of His Son Jesus Christ, and love one another.―Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore Love is the fulfilling of the Law.

1Jo 5:3 Joh 6:40 1Jo 3:22 Mt 11:30 Joh 14:15,21 Pr 3:13,17 Ps 119:165 Ro 7:22 1Jo 3:23 Ro 13:10

Here it is again with the full verses and references

06.29 Morning:

(I John 5:3)For this is the Love of God, that we keep His commandments: and His commandments are not grievous.

(John 6:40)And this is the will of Him that sent Me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on Him, may have Everlasting Life: and I will raise him up at the last day.--(I John 3:22)And whatsoever we ask, we receive of Him, because we keep His commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in His sight.

(Matthew 11:30)For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light.--(John 14:15)If ye love Me, keep My commandments.--(John 14:21)He that hath My commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth Me: and he that loveth Me shall be loved of My Father, and I will love him, and will manifest Myself to him.

(Proverbs 3:13)Happy is the man that findeth Wisdom, and the man that getteth Understanding. . . . (Proverbs 3:17)Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are Peace.--(Psalm 119:165)Great peace have they which love Thy Law: and nothing shall offend them.--(Romans 7:22)For I delight in the Law of God after the inward Man:

(I John 3:23)And this is His commandment, that we should believe on the Name of His Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as He gave us commandment.--(Romans 13:10)Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore Love is the fulfilling of the Law.


1Jo 5:3 Joh 6:40 1Jo 3:22 Mt 11:30 Joh 14:15,21 Pr 3:13,17 Ps 119:165 Ro 7:22 1Jo 3:23 Ro 13:10


I Timothy 4:15,16 Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all. Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.




Psalm 72:17-19 His Name shall endure for ever: His Name shall be continued as long as the sun: and men shall be blessed in Him: all nations shall call Him blessed. Blessed be the Lord God, the God of Israel, Who only doeth wondrous things. And blessed be His Glorious Name for ever: and let the whole earth be filled with His glory; Amen, and Amen.

Ephesians 6:24 Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen.



--
Romans 16:27 To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen.
I Peter 5:11 To Him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

Evening devotional

Hear this evening's devotional [Prepared by Jonathan Bagster (1813-1872)]

06.28 Evening:

The Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the Faith, giving heed to seducing spirits.

Take heed therefore how ye hear.―Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom.―Above all, taking the shield of Faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.

Great peace have they which love Thy Law: and nothing shall offend them.―How sweet are Thy Words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth! Through Thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way.

Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet, and a Light unto my path.―I have more understanding than all my teachers: for Thy Testimonies are my meditation.

Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.―But though we, or an angel from Heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.

1Ti 4:1 Lu 8:18 Col 3:16 Eph 6:16 Ps 119:165,103,104,105,99 2Co 11:14 Ga 1:8

Here it is again with the full verses and references

06.28 Evening:

(I Timothy 4:1)Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the Faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;

(Luke 8:18)Take heed therefore how ye hear: for whosoever hath, to him shall be given; and whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he seemeth to have.--(Colossians 3:16)Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.--(Ephesians 6:16)Above all, taking the shield of Faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.

(Psalm 119:165)Great peace have they which love Thy Law: and nothing shall offend them.--(Psalm 119:103,104)How sweet are Thy Words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth! Through Thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way.

(Psalm 119:105 )Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet, and a Light unto my path.--(Psalm 119:99)I have more understanding than all my teachers: for Thy Testimonies are my meditation.

(II Corinthians 11:14)And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.--(Galatians 1:8)But though we, or an angel from Heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.

1Ti 4:1 Lu 8:18 Col 3:16 Eph 6:16 Ps 119:165,103,104,105,99 2Co 11:14 Ga 1:8




--
Romans 16:27 To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen.
I Peter 5:11 To Him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

The LORD is gracious

The Lord is gracious,
and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy.
(Psalm 145:8)

The Word for the YEAR--
Romans 8:35-39 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? As it is written, For Thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him that loved us. For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.


The Word for the month--
Psalm 108:4 For Thy mercy is great above the heavens: and Thy Truth reacheth unto the clouds.


The Word for the day--
Psalm 73:25,26 Whom have I in Heaven but Thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside Thee. My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the Strength of my heart, and my Portion for ever.

Hear Psalm 73--

Psalm 73

A Psalm of Asaph.

Truly God is good to Israel, even to such as are of a clean heart. But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped. For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. For there are no bands in their death: but their strength is firm. They are not in trouble as other men; neither are they plagued like other men. Therefore pride compasseth them about as a chain; violence covereth them as a garment. Their eyes stand out with fatness: they have more than heart could wish. They are corrupt, and speak wickedly concerning oppression: they speak loftily. They set their mouth against the heavens, and their tongue walketh through the earth. Therefore His people return hither: and waters of a full cup are wrung out to them. And they say, How doth God know? and is there knowledge in the most High? Behold, these are the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they increase in riches. Verily I have cleansed my heart in vain, and washed my hands in innocency. For all the day long have I been plagued, and chastened every morning.

If I say, I will speak thus; behold, I should offend against the generation of Thy children. When I thought to know this, it was too painful for me; until I went into the Sanctuary of God; then understood I their end. Surely Thou didst set them in slippery places: Thou castedst them down into destruction. How are they brought into desolation, as in a moment! they are utterly consumed with terrors. As a dream when one awaketh; so, O Lord, when Thou awakest, Thou shalt despise their image.

Thus my heart was grieved, and I was pricked in my reins. So foolish was I, and ignorant: I was as a beast before Thee. Nevertheless I am continually with Thee: Thou hast holden me by my right hand. Thou shalt guide me with Thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory. Whom have I in Heaven but Thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside Thee. My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the Strength of my heart, and my Portion for ever. For, lo, they that are far from Thee shall perish: Thou hast destroyed all them that go a whoring from Thee. But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord God, that I may declare all Thy works.

Again, the Word for the day--Psalm 73:25,26 Whom have I in Heaven but Thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside Thee. My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the Strength of my heart, and my Portion for ever.



Hear this morning's devotional [Prepared by Jonathan Bagster (1813-1872)]

06.28 Morning:


I know that my Redeemer liveth.

If, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of His Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by His Life.―This Man, because He continueth ever, hath an unchangeable Priesthood. Wherefore He is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by Him, seeing He ever liveth to make intercession for them.

Because I live, ye shall live also.―If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable. But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the Firstfruits of them that slept.

The Redeemer shall come to Zion, and unto them that turn from transgression in Jacob, saith the Lord.―We have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace.―Ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; but with the precious blood of Christ, as of a Lamb without blemish and without spot.

Job 19:25 Ro 5:10 Heb 7:24,25 Joh 14:19 1Co 15:19,20 Isa 59:20 Eph 1:7 1Pe 1:18,19


Here it is again with the full verses and references

06.28 Morning:

(Job 19:25)For I know that my Redeemer liveth, and that He shall stand at the latter Day upon the earth:

(Romans 5:10)For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of His Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by His Life.--(Hebrews 7:24,25)But this Man, because He continueth ever, hath an unchangeable Priesthood. Wherefore He is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by Him, seeing He ever liveth to make intercession for them.

(John 14:19)Yet a little while, and the world seeth Me no more; but ye see Me: because I live, ye shall live also.--(I Corinthians 15:19,20)If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable. But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the Firstfruits of them that slept.

(Isaiah 59:20)And the Redeemer shall come to Zion, and unto them that turn from transgression in Jacob, saith the Lord.--(Ephesians 1:7)In Whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace;--(I Peter 1:18,19)Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; but with the precious blood of Christ, as of a Lamb without blemish and without spot:


Job 19:25 Ro 5:10 Heb 7:24,25 Joh 14:19 1Co 15:19,20 Isa 59:20 Eph 1:7 1Pe 1:18,19


I Timothy 4:15,16 Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all. Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.




Psalm 72:17-19 His Name shall endure for ever: His Name shall be continued as long as the sun: and men shall be blessed in Him: all nations shall call Him blessed. Blessed be the Lord God, the God of Israel, Who only doeth wondrous things. And blessed be His Glorious Name for ever: and let the whole earth be filled with His glory; Amen, and Amen.

Ephesians 6:24 Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen.


--
Romans 16:27 To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen.
I Peter 5:11 To Him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

Evening devotional

Hear this evening's devotional [Prepared by Jonathan Bagster (1813-1872)]

06.27 Evening:

Enter not into judgment with Thy servant: for in Thy sight shall no man living be justified.

Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.

Let him take hold of My Strength, that he may make peace with Me; and he shall make peace with Me.―Acquaint now thyself with Him, and be at peace.

Being justified by Faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.―A man is not justified by the works of the Law, but by the Faith of Jesus Christ.―By the deeds of the Law there shall no flesh be justified in His sight.

By Him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the Law of Moses.

Thanks be to God, which giveth us the Victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Ps 143:2 Isa 1:18 27:5 Job 22:21 Ro 5:1 Ga 2:16 Ro 3:20 Ac 13:39 1Co 15:57

Here it is again with the full verses and references

06.27 Evening:

(Psalm 143:2)And enter not into judgment with Thy servant: for in Thy sight shall no man living be justified.

(Isaiah 1:18)Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.

(Isaiah 27:5)Or let him take hold of My strength, that he may make peace with Me; and he shall make peace with Me.--(Job 22:21)Acquaint now thyself with Him, and be at peace: thereby good shall come unto thee.

(Romans 5:1)Therefore being justified by Faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:--(Galatians 2:16)Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the Law, but by the Faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the Faith of Christ, and not by the works of the Law: for by the works of the Law shall no flesh be justified.--(Romans 3:20)Therefore by the deeds of the Law there shall no flesh be justified in His sight: for by the Law is the knowledge of sin.

(Acts 13:39)And by Him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the Law of Moses.

(I Corinthians 15:57)But thanks be to God, which giveth us the Victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Ps 143:2 Isa 1:18 27:5 Job 22:21 Ro 5:1 Ga 2:16 Ro 3:20 Ac 13:39 1Co 15:57


--
Romans 16:27 To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen.
I Peter 5:11 To Him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

The Lord is gracious

The Lord is gracious,
and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy.
(Psalm 145:8)

The Word for the YEAR--
Romans 8:35-39 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? As it is written, For Thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him that loved us. For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.


The Word for the month--
Psalm 108:4 For Thy mercy is great above the heavens: and Thy Truth reacheth unto the clouds.


The Word for the day--
Psalm 89:2 For I have said, Mercy shall be built up for ever: Thy faithfulness shalt Thou establish in the very heavens.

Here is some immediate context-- 

Psalm 89:1-8 Maschil of Ethan the Ezrahite.

I will sing of the mercies of the Lord for ever: with my mouth will I make known Thy Faithfulness to all generations. For I have said, Mercy shall be built up for ever: Thy faithfulness shalt Thou establish in the very heavens. I have made a Covenant with My chosen, I have sworn unto David My servant, Thy Seed will I establish for ever, and build up Thy throne to all generations. Selah. 

And the heavens shall praise Thy wonders, O Lord: Thy faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints. For Who in the Heaven can be compared unto the Lord? who among the sons of the mighty can be likened unto the Lord? God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, and to be had in reverence of all them that are about Him. O Lord God of hosts, Who is a strong Lord like unto Thee? or to Thy faithfulness round about Thee [cp Rev 4:3]?



Compare Spiritual with Spiritual (1 Corinthians 2:12-14; John 5:39)--

"For I have said, Mercy shall be built up for ever"

Titus 3:4-7 But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; Which He shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour; that being justified by His grace, we should be made heirs according to the Hope of Eternal Life.

Psalm 117:1,2 O praise the Lord, all ye nations: praise Him, all ye people. For His merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the Lord endureth for ever. Praise ye the Lord.

Psalm 118:1 O give thanks unto the Lord; for He is good: because His mercy endureth for ever.



"Thy faithfulness shalt Thou establish in the very heavens."

Acts 7:55,56 But he, being full of the Holy Ghost, looked up stedfastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God, and said, Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing on the right hand of God.


Psalm 119:89,90 ל LAMED.For ever, O Lord, Thy Word is settled in Heaven. Thy faithfulness is unto all generations: Thou hast established the earth, and it abideth.

I John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Hebrews 10:23 Let us hold fast the profession of our Faith without wavering; (for He is faithful that promised;)


Revelation 1:5,6 And from Jesus Christ, Who is the faithful Witness, and the First Begotten of the dead, and the Prince of the kings of the earth. Unto Him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in His own blood, and hath made us kings and priests unto God and His Father; to Him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

Revelation 19:11 And I saw Heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and He that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in Righteousness He doth judge and make war [cp.Ps 45] .



Again, the Word for the day--Psalm 89:2 For I have said, Mercy shall be built up for ever: Thy faithfulness shalt Thou establish in the very heavens.



Hear this morning's devotional [Prepared by Jonathan Bagster (1813-1872)]

06.27 Morning:

Who shall be able to stand?
Who may abide the Day of His coming? and who shall stand when He appeareth? for He is like a refiner's fire, and like fullers' soap.

I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands. . . . These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. . . . They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun light on them, nor any heat. For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto Living Fountains of Waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.

There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.―Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free.

Re 6:17 Mal 3:2 Re 7:9,14,16,17 Ro 8:1 Ga 5:1

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06.27 Morning:

(Revelation 6:17)For the great Day of His wrath is come; and who shall be able to stand?

(Malachi 3:2)But who may abide the Day of His coming? and who shall stand when He appeareth? for He is like a refiner's fire, and like fullers' soap:

(Revelation 7:9)After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands; . . . (Revelation 7:14)And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. . . . (Revelation 7:16,17)They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun light on them, nor any heat. For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto Living Fountains of Waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.--(Romans 8:1)There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

(Galatians 5:1)Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.

Re 6:17 Mal 3:2 Re 7:9,14,16,17 Ro 8:1 Ga 5:1


I Timothy 4:15,16 Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all. Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.



Psalm 72:17-19 His Name shall endure for ever: His Name shall be continued as long as the sun: and men shall be blessed in Him: all nations shall call Him blessed. Blessed be the Lord God, the God of Israel, Who only doeth wondrous things. And blessed be His Glorious Name for ever: and let the whole earth be filled with His glory; Amen, and Amen.Ephesians 6:24 Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen.


--
Romans 16:27 To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen.
I Peter 5:11 To Him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

" . . . always to pray, and not to faint" . . . "Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer . . ."

Luke 18:1-7
And He spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man: and there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary. And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man; yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me. And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith. And shall not God avenge His Own elect, which cry day and night unto Him, though He bear long with them?



Philippians 4:6-9
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.



I Thessalonians 5:17
Pray without ceasing.


--
Romans 16:27 To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen.
I Peter 5:11 To Him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

Evening devotional

Hear this evening's devotional [Prepared by Jonathan Bagster (1813-1872)]

06.26 Evening:

It is a night to be much observed unto the Lord for bringing them out from the land of Egypt.

The Lord Jesus the same night in which He was betrayed took bread: and when He had given thanks, He brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is My body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of Me. After the same manner also He took the cup, when He had supped, saying, This cup is the New Testament in My blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of Me.

He . . . kneeled down, and prayed. . . . And being in an agony He prayed more earnestly: and His sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.

It was the preparation of the passover, and about the sixth hour: . . . They took Jesus, and led Him away. . . . Into a place called . . . Golgotha: where they crucified Him.

Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us: therefore let us keep the Feast.
 

Ex 12:42 1Co 11:23-25 Lu 22:41,44 Joh 19:14,16-18 1Co 5:7,8

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06.26 Evening:

  (Exodus 12:42)It is a night to be much observed unto the Lord for bringing them out from the land of Egypt: this is that night of the Lord to be observed of all the children of Israel in their generations.

(I Corinthians 11:23-25)For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the same night in which He was betrayed took bread: and when He had given thanks, He brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is My body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of Me. After the same manner also He took the cup, when He had supped, saying, This cup is the New Testament in My blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of Me.

(Luke 22:41)And He was withdrawn from them about a Stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed, . . . (Luke 22:44)And being in an agony He prayed more earnestly: and His sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.

(John 19:14)And it was the preparation of the passover, and about the sixth hour: and he saith unto the Jews, Behold your King! . . . (John 19:16-18)Then delivered he Him therefore unto them to be crucified. And they took Jesus, and led Him away. And He bearing His cross went forth into a place called the place of a skull, which is called in the Hebrew Golgotha: where they crucified Him, and two other with Him, on either side one, and Jesus in the midst.

(I Corinthians 5:7,8)Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us: therefore let us keep the Feast, not with old leaven, neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness; but with the unleavened Bread of sincerity and truth.

Ex 12:42 1Co 11:23-25 Lu 22:41,44 Joh 19:14,16-18 1Co 5:7,8


--
Romans 16:27 To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen.
I Peter 5:11 To Him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

The LORD is gracious

The Lord is gracious,
and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy.
(Psalm 145:8)

The Word for the YEAR--
Romans 8:35-39 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? As it is written, For Thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him that loved us. For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.


The Word for the month--
Psalm 108:4 For Thy mercy is great above the heavens: and Thy Truth reacheth unto the clouds.


The Word for the day--
Psalm 8:1 O Lord our Lord, how excellent is Thy Name in all the earth! Who hast set Thy Glory above the heavens.

Hear the entire Psalm--

Psalm 8
To the Chief Musician upon Gittith, A Psalm of David.

O Lord our Lord, how excellent is Thy Name in all the earth! Who hast set Thy Glory above the heavens. Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast Thou ordained strength because of Thine enemies, that Thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger. 

When I consider Thy heavens, the work of Thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which Thou hast ordained; what is man, that Thou art mindful of him? and the Son of man, that Thou visitest Him? For Thou hast made Him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned Him with glory and honour. Thou madest Him to have dominion over the works of Thy hands; Thou hast put all things under His feet: all sheep and oxen, yea, and the beasts of the field; the fowl of the air, and the fish of the sea, and whatsoever passeth through the paths of the seas. O Lord our Lord, how excellent is Thy Name in all the earth!



Compare Spiritual with Spiritual (1 Corinthians 2:12-14; John 5:39)--


"Who hast set Thy Glory above the heavens"

Psalm 113:4 The Lord is high above all nations, and His glory above the heavens.

Romans 16:25-27 Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the Mystery, which was kept Secret since the world began, but now is made manifest, and by the Scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the Everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of Faith: to God only wise, be Glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen.

II Corinthians 4:6 For God, Who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the Light of the Knowledge of the Glory of God in the Face of Jesus Christ.

Philippians 2:11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the Glory of God the Father.

James 2:1 My brethren, have not the Faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of Glory, with respect of persons.

I Peter 4:11 If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

II Peter 3:18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. to Him be Glory both now and for ever. Amen.

Revelation 21:23 And the City had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the Glory of God did Lighten it, and the Lamb is the Light thereof.

Hebrews 2:6-9 But One in a certain place testified, saying, What is man, that Thou art mindful of him? or the Son of man, that Thou visitest Him? Thou madest Him a little lower than the angels; Thou crownedst Him with glory and honour, and didst set Him over the works of Thy hands: Thou hast put all things in subjection under His feet. For in that He put all in subjection under Him, He left nothing that is not put under Him. But now we see not yet all things put under Him. But we see Jesus, Who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that He by the grace of God should taste death for every man.

I Peter 4:13 But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when His Glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.


Again, the Word for the day--Psalm 8:1 O Lord our Lord, how excellent is Thy Name in all the earth! Who hast set Thy Glory above the heavens.



Hear this morning's devotional [Prepared by Jonathan Bagster (1813-1872)]

06.26 Morning:

Oh that Thou wouldest bless me indeed, . . . and that Thou wouldest keep me from evil! . . . And God granted him that which he requested.

The blessing of the Lord, it maketh rich, and He addeth no sorrow with it.―When He giveth quietness, who then can make trouble? and when He hideth His Face, who then can behold Him?

Salvation belongeth unto the Lord: Thy blessing is upon Thy people.―How great is Thy goodness, which Thou hast laid up for them that fear Thee; which Thou hast wrought for them that trust in Thee before the sons of men!―I pray not that Thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that Thou shouldest keep them from the evil.

Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: for every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.―The Lord redeemeth the soul of His servants: and none of them that trust in Him shall be desolate.

1Ch 4:10 Pr 10:22 Job 34:29 Ps 3:8 Ps 31:19 Joh 17:15 Mt 7:7,8 Ps 34:22

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06.26 Morning:

(I Chronicles 4:10)And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that Thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that Thine hand might be with me, and that Thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested.

(Proverbs 10:22)The blessing of the Lord, it maketh rich, and He addeth no sorrow with it.--(Job 34:29)When He giveth quietness, who then can make trouble? and when He hideth His Face, who then can behold Him? whether it be done against a nation, or against a man only:

(Psalm 3:8)Salvation belongeth unto the Lord: Thy blessing is upon Thy people. Selah.--(Psalm 31:19)Oh how great is Thy goodness, which Thou hast laid up for them that fear Thee; which Thou hast wrought for them that trust in Thee before the sons of men!--(John 17:15)I pray not that Thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that Thou shouldest keep them from the evil.

(Matthew 7:7,8)Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: for every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.--(Psalm 34:22)The Lord redeemeth the soul of His servants: and none of them that trust in Him shall be desolate.

1Ch 4:10 Pr 10:22 Job 34:29 Ps 3:8 Ps 31:19 Joh 17:15 Mt 7:7,8 Ps 34:22


I Timothy 4:15,16 Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all. Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.



Psalm 72:17-19 His Name shall endure for ever: His Name shall be continued as long as the sun: and men shall be blessed in Him: all nations shall call Him blessed. Blessed be the Lord God, the God of Israel, Who only doeth wondrous things. And blessed be His Glorious Name for ever: and let the whole earth be filled with His glory; Amen, and Amen.Ephesians 6:24 Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen.


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Romans 16:27 To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen.
I Peter 5:11 To Him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.