Psalm 59 ~ lest my people forget

Psalm 59

Deliver me from my enemies, O my God;

protect me from those who rise up against me;

2 deliver me from those who work evil,

and save me from bloodthirsty men.

3 For behold, they lie in wait for my life;

fierce men stir up strife against me.

For no transgression or sin of mine, O Lord,

4 for no fault of mine, they run and make ready.

Awake, come to meet me, and see!

5 You, Lord God of hosts, are God of Israel.

Rouse yourself to punish all the nations;

spare none of those who treacherously plot evil. Selah

6 Each evening they come back,

howling like dogs

and prowling about the city.

7 There they are, bellowing with their mouths

with swords in their lips—

for “Who,” they think, “will hear us?”

8 But you, O Lord, laugh at them;

you hold all the nations in derision.

9 O my Strength, I will watch for you,

for you, O God, are my fortress.

10 My God in his steadfast love will meet me;

God will let me look in triumph on my enemies.

11 Kill them not, lest my people forget;

make them totter by your power and bring them down,

O Lord, our shield!

12 For the sin of their mouths, the words of their lips,

let them be trapped in their pride.

For the cursing and lies that they utter,

13 consume them in wrath;

consume them till they are no more,

that they may know that God rules over Jacob

to the ends of the earth. Selah

14 Each evening they come back,

howling like dogs

and prowling about the city.

15 They wander about for food

and growl if they do not get their fill.

16 But I will sing of your strength;

I will sing aloud of your steadfast love in the morning.

For you have been to me a fortress

and a refuge in the day of my distress.

17 O my Strength, I will sing praises to you,

for you, O God, are my fortress,

the God who shows me steadfast love.

When I look up Empires of the Mediterranean, I find Viking Cruises. We tend to find History has a way of being told. The Empires of old are read about in Histories, yet the sacrifices of the men fighting have an entirely different feeling. Usually tyranny fought and won has the most understanding.

We debate the timing of Pearl Harbor. If this ship or that ship was truthfully reported as the war began - be it World War I or World War II.

Normandy

Some even debate the Nazi Concentration Camps.

Which can be seen and visited any day.

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No one disagrees Calais was denied water and hospital care to surviving troops.

World War II was a continuation. Winston Churchill feared for all the world feeling the cost was too high. No farmhouse to have. No cow. No pleasant field. No one knew how the world would continue. Changes came and we have seen good news return. We have seen trouble recess and continue.

Africa has seen coupes and coupes and corruption. And when South Africa pursuited truth and honesty with forgiveness and grace for truth, they became the leaders of the Continent for peace.

Psalm 59 is surely about our individual freedoms. Yet we can understand the History of Nations is the History of God's mankind. Triumph of goodness is always Joy. And will happen again and again.

God is in His Heaven and He has given us the Light of mankind in Jesus. We will enjoy this day. We will continue to pray for more of His Good Will and on earth as in Heaven, knowing this will be seen today and will again be seen.

All of the Scriptures are about fight the good fight. Daily we want to see "Give us this Day." And we do.

September 11 Museum, Cross is installed.

From Sea to Shining Shore

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Matthew 2:1-12 ~ Shepherd my people

Vintage Bet Leḥem, Hebrew pronunciation: [bet ˈleχem], "House of Bread" 

~ sounds as if God Himself has a plan of Living Bread

Matthew 2:1-12

Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king,
behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem,

2 saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.”

3 When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him; 4 and assembling all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born.

5 They told him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for so it is written by the prophet:

6 “‘And you, O Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,
are by no means least among the rulers of Judah;
for from you shall come a ruler
who will shepherd my people Israel.’”

7 Then Herod summoned the wise men secretly and ascertained from them what time the star had appeared. 8 And he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, “Go and search diligently for the child, and when you have found him, bring me word, that I too may come and worship him.”

9 After listening to the king, they went on their way. And behold, the star that they had seen when it rose went before them until it came to rest over the place where the child was. 10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy.

11 And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh.

12 And being warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed to their own country by another way.

Only by a dream, did the Magi not end up as part of Massacre of the Innocents.


Gifts and talents from God are unique things. Wise men left from looking at the stars to speak to a foreign king. Knock, knock the wise astronomers are at the door.

"Father, I do not wish to work within the family business, instead I will study the stars and travel." Did the Father of the Magi greet this well? Did he have to sell his land for his son to travel far away? Was the father thrilled? Did the young magi drive his parents to frustration speaking of the stars?

Did the wife of the Magi greet this pilgrimage as Moses' wife did? Zipporah, Wife of Moses, Exodus 4:24–26 tells Moses his desire to go back and free his people by way of deadly Pharaoh, said Moses, "Was a bloody bridegroom." Delicately putting this, Zipporah, may well have been telling Moses - she had made bodily sacrifices to present him with purity, to share their lives and Moses was skipping out. Zipporah did not want great, great adventures and travels of God as Good News.

Herod was not known to be extremely hospitable and friendly: son Antipater II, executed 4 BC
wife Mariamne I, daughter of Hasmonean Alexandros,executed 29 BC, son Alexander, executed 7 BC,son Aristobulus IV, executed 7 BC. Not the most visit worthy king.


And then again, perhaps the Magi had a supreme talent all their lives for understanding, relating and remembering the stars. Perhaps they were born into a family who had loved the stars. Samson was born to extremely faithful people who found God's Plan to be challenging.

The Scriptures do not relate the incredible smooth lives of even Governors. Felix who was presented to Paul and argued the faith, lost his entire family to their vacation to Mt Vesuvius.

What we discover in reading of the diligent lives of God's People - He provides for them.


Romans 11:29
For God's gifts and His call are irrevocable.

2 Samuel 16:12
Perhaps the LORD will see my affliction and repay me with good for the cursing I receive today.

Acts 13:48
When the Gentiles heard this, they rejoiced and glorified the word of the Lord, and all who were appointed for eternal life believed.

Romans 1:7
To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Romans 8:30
And those He predestined, He also called; those He called, He also justified; those He justified, He also glorified.

If the Magi had apparently a good life, if they fought the good fight continually:

God calls His Presence, "Comfort."

Jesus calls this life, "Joy."

David helped commission Psalm 46 and said God is a Mighty Fortress.

Abba,

Your goodness and willingness provides us with daily Blessings. Building our lives.

What we do not see, You still provide with Your Bounty.

The Goodness of Your Plan for each of us. The Willingness of Your Mercy, Grace and Love flowing around us. Open our eyes to be blessing seekers and blessing receivers.

The Wind of The Holy Spirit with fight, encourage, protect, teach, enfold, Bless and uphold us to do His Plan in His Love.  Enfolding those we Love. Enfolding our Blessings yet to be. Strengthening us to go forward to pray for those who do not know Him. To pray for our Nation, our schools, our employment, our safety and hopes. To believe the prayers around the world are working individually and together. Realizing all the good news is there.

Blessing those struggling with illness. Defeating Cancer and hurt bones and backs. Believing today we will do just a little more, and have a little more and find we are living and recovering. Blessing us to know more of Your Good Will, more Heaven on earth. Giving us this Day to find Good and be a blessing.

The Lord God Almighty's Only Son, Jesus, cover us with His Love and name.

Amen.

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Romans 15:4-13 ~ Everything

Romans 15:4-13

4 For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, 
so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope.

5 May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had, 6 so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

7 Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God. 8 For I tell you that Christ has become a servant of the Jews on behalf of God’s truth, so that the promises made to the patriarchs might be confirmed 9 and, moreover, that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy. As it is written:

“Therefore I will praise you among the Gentiles;
I will sing the praises of your name.”

10 Again, it says,
“Rejoice, you Gentiles, with his people.”

11 And again,
“Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles;
let all the peoples extol him.”

12 And again, Isaiah says,
“The Root of Jesse will spring up,
one who will arise to rule over the nations;
in him the Gentiles will hope.”

13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Abba. Father God,

Thank you for gathering together new and old friends. When we forgive each other, we broaden our horizons. When we gather together to know each other's cares and put the effort into fellowship - we enrich all the lives we touch. Thank You for the opportunity to fellowship with others who love You.

Father God, James wrote whoever keeps the whole law but fails in one point has become accountable for all of it. And You told us the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. You, Father God, You are the Lord and our king - save us. In Your leadership and guidance, let the grace and truth through Jesus Christ keep us.

Thank You for the blessings, to sit in sunshine, warming us. To know in this season of change we have You, Lord. To know You, Father God, will strengthen us in all good things to do His will. We Thank You we are touched by Love

Bless us with all the blessings You would willingly provide and opportunities to do Your Will.

Comfort the lonely, calm the stressed, give hope to those who need that hope, strengthen what is wobbly, empower the good, subdue what is doubtful, light the path and help us to walk this with Your Love and Wisdom.

With joy and expectation, we call on You, Father, Jesus and Holy Spirit. Come Lord Jesus. Because of You and Your Promises - We Will Overflow with Hope.

Lifting up Elliott and his family for healing and Dee continuing to heal. For us all.

In Jesus Christ Amen.

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Psalm 100 ~ Know Gladness Singing

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Psalm 100

A Psalm for giving thanks.

Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth!

David had humble beginnings. David Son of Jesse.

2 Serve the Lord with gladness!

Come into his presence with singing!



This boy was healed from a disease causing blindness and sings his Thanks.

3 Know that the Lord, he is God!

It is he who made us, and we are his;

we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.

1 Samuel 22 
David departed from there and escaped to the cave of Adullam. And when his brothers and all his father's house heard it, they went down there to him. 2 Everyone in distress

4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving,

and his courts with praise!

Give thanks to him; bless his name!

The Palace of David

5 For the Lord is good;

his steadfast love endures forever,

and his faithfulness to all generations.

We can all find someone in the video who reminds us of our inner style.

David would have never survived the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune without being assured his foundation was God and God was completely for David. Grace upon Grace.




Abba,

To live a life of faith, to find You in Your Good Creation. Seeing Your Living Word at work in our day.

Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.

Psalm 121:8 
The Lord will keep your going out and your coming in from this time forth and forevermore.

2 Timothy 2:15
Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.

Numbers 6:24-26
The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.

James 1:12
Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.

Abba, we will lift up every care, prayer and concern to You. And be Lifted. Help us to see, bring and become more of Your Good Will and Kingdom done on earth as it is in Heaven.

Filling our lives shaking off what is temporary and being nourished in You. Jesus told us He is Blessed to see Your Master workmanship. You are the Willing and Good Father giving Your gifts, talents and fruit to Your Children. Jesus is Delighted to Heal, Raise, Help, Guide, Teach and sit with His Beloved. You are our Willing God.

Blessing the people we pray for to end cancer and heal strong backs and bones. Putting Your Spirit in our families.

Covering in Jesus our days. Covering in Jesus our Loved Ones. Covering in Jesus our neighborhood, communities, Churches and State. Blessing our Nation in Jesus a praying and believing Nation trusting in You. Blessing the Nations seeking Jesus and Your Will.

Alleluia and Joy is found in Jesus. Amen.

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2 Corinthians 9:6-15 ~ Thanksgiving to God

2 Corinthians 9:6-15

The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.

7 Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

8 And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work. 9 As it is written,

“He has distributed freely, he has given to the poor;
his righteousness endures forever.”

10 He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness. 11 You will be enriched in every way to be generous in every way, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God.

Today I watched a man with a terminal diagnosis comfort another. And in his cheerful giving, both people were strengthened. When we give, we discover new boundaries within us.

What Jesus has done...


Father God,
All glory, honor and comfort are Your's. We give Thanks for Jesus Christ. The unknown, unseen Kingdom He has prepared for us. Your Kingdom we glimpse.

John 14

14 “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. 2 In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. 4 And you know the way to where I am going.”

We know the Way of God. Steadfast Love, Joy, Peace, Encouragement, Forbearance, Mercy, Faith and Hope. This is what we ask Jesus to cover us for in His Name and dwell there

With those we love we pray Jesus in health, healing, Joy, Love and Peace. More of Your Good Will on earth as it is in Heaven.

 Amen.

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