Psalm 72:1-8
1 Give the king thy justice, O God, and thy righteousness to the royal son!
2 May he judge thy people with righteousness, and thy poor with justice!
3 Let the mountains bear prosperity for the people, and the hills, in righteousness!
4 May he defend the cause of the poor of the people, give deliverance to the needy, and crush the oppressor!
5 May he live while the sun endures, and as long as the moon, throughout all generations!
6 May he be like rain that falls on the mown grass, like showers that water the earth!
7 In his days may righteousness flourish, and peace abound, till the moon be no more!
8 May he have dominion from sea to sea, and from the River to the ends of the earth!
Yesterday we looked at Titus 2.
The meaning of Titus 2 completely explains what we all understand as the Holy Spirit. Nothing about Titus 2 is out of line or debatable.
Titus lived among those on Crete and this is historically regarded as "Good People" who tried to meet Jesus and have him come with them. Paul visited Titus, regarded as being one of the 72 Disciples. Titus lived a good life among good people. Something we all rejoice in. The Trail of Jesus talking about the cities is historically accurate. The life of John is Blessed. The Life of those on Crete is equally blessed.
Warms hearts to see Father God taking care of His People.
Titus 2, Psalm 72 of Solomon and Deuteronomy
Brings up something debated today like Baseball. Go Astros!!!
"Prosperity Gospel"
Oh Lord, won't you buy me a Mercedes Benz.
Chances are good I've walked past a good looking car or Mercedes, and you have to understand ... being a believer in constant prayer... the prayer for that make and model has tumbled out. And there may have been a color preference too. And this has probably repeated... a few times. God did tell us to talk to Him about all things. Do we expect Jesus to be my waiter? We do not.
Rich, poor, Greek, Jew - God has all the line up in His Scriptures as His Beloved. The Acts of the Apostles finds all nationalities, races, ages and social standing.
Some religions have tracked the likelihood of blessing monetarily. Mormons have done this. Bishops are the wealthiest God has "blessed." We find the desire for money has caused harm. The Old Testament explains how the ambitious weave into trouble into the Davidic Line. And The Acts of the Apostles and the end of the Gospels include the wealthy as well as the poor.
Deuteronomy - we love to compare this to the dryness of Papyrus. What God is really teaching us that is Good is this - when we give God good choices - doing this with sincerity - God is going to provide a path to Bless. This isn't the Prosperity Gospel this is what Deuteronomy says.
Poverty isn't just money, poverty is anxiety, poverty is cruelty, poverty is lack of health. When God is giving His Deuteronomy Blessings for believing and altering natural behavior for what would please Father God - God tells Joshua - one of the most long term faithful men in Scriptures, waiting 40 years for what God would do next - have Courage. Don't just give God good behavior - give God Courage. Optimism can require Courage. Optimism can require Faith.
We build good lives seeking to Love the people God has given us. To Shepherd them. To believe God is Shepherding our given people and we look to see them show us what God is revealing to them in their lives.
1 Corinthians 13:12,13
12 Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.
13 And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.
We aren't told all of God's Plan. He expects us to Truth Him. To love the people He has given us.
When we consider The Real Blessings of God and our efforts - consider Joshua.
Waiting upon the Lord with all hope and courage for 40 years in the desert. Jesus is called Yeshua. The example of Joshua.
Yeshua (ישוע, with vowel pointing יֵשׁוּעַ – yēšūă' in Hebrew) was a common alternative form of the name יְהוֹשֻׁעַ ("Yehoshua" – Joshua) in later books of the Hebrew Bible and among Jews of the Second Temple period. Not the Prosperity Gospel, the real application of Deuteronomy to Abba.
Hebrews 11:6
And without faith it is impossible to please him,
for whoever would draw near to God must believe
that he exists
We Know How to Please God.
Give Justice with Mercy and walk humbly with God.
We please God in prayer by Blessing Seeking the as is of life. Understanding what we do not find as a Blessing - Just might be. We bless our relationship with Father God by explaining our thoughts on our needs. Genuine Love.
God Wants to Save the World in Jesus Christ
Thank God, He loves me for who I am.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Always be joyful
and never stop praying.
Whatever happens, keep thanking God because of Jesus Christ. This is what God wants you to do.
Thanks, Abba, Father God,
You've listened to me for so many years with so much love. I love you.
Amen, amen, amen in Jesus.
♔ Lord Jesus Saves! †
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