PSALM NUGGET, OT LESSON, NT LESSON

PSALM NUGGET:

"It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in princes."  (Psalm 118:9)

OT LESSON:

"Do not remove the ancient landmark (boundary), nor enter the fields of the fatherless."  (Proverbs 23:10)

NT LESSON:

"Those who were foolish took their lamps and took no oil with them, but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps."  (Matthew 25:3, 4)

When Peter, an 18 year old Norwegian, "heard the call to evangelize China, on that day he not only emptied his wallet into the collection plate, but included a small note with the words, 'and my life.'"

Hebrews 12:2

"EVEN THOUGH...."

"Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me."  (Psalm 23:4)

"Even though...."  These two Words must rule in us.  If they do not, when the, "Even though..," comes upon us, we most likely will give into it.

Many of us have had a number of, "Even though[s]..," in our lives, and the Enemy desires to have us give in to them.  Commit with me to continue following, "the Lamb," our King Jesus Christ, "wherever He goes"------ "even though...." 

Father, in Jesus' Name, in Your grace and mercy, I will.  Amen.

When Peter, an 18 year old Norwegian, "heard the call to evangelize China, on that day he not only emptied his wallet into the collection plate, but included a small note with the words, 'and my life.'"

Hebrews 12:2

THIS CAME TO ME IN THE NIGHT WATCHES

"The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want."  (Psalm 23:1)

I woke up in the middle of the night and this immediately came to me.  It was as though our Good Shepherd, Jesus, was speaking this Psalm to me:

"I am your Shepherd, son; you shall not want.  I have always made you lie down in green pastures, and led you beside the waters of rest.  My love for you continually restores your soul, and I have continually, for these past 80 years, led you in the paths of righteousness for My Name's sake.  Yes, even though you have walked through the valley of the shadow of death, I kept you from fearing evil, because I am always with you and in you.  I have always comforted you with my rod and staff.  I have continually prepared a table before you in the presence of My enemies.  Doesn't indeed your cup run over?  I want you to know beyond all your comprehension that surely goodness and mercy shall follow you all the days of your life, and you will assuredly dwell in My House and in Me forever."

When Peter, an 18 year old Norwegian, "heard the call to evangelize China, on that day he not only emptied his wallet into the collection plate, but included a small note with the words, 'and my life.'"

Hebrews 12:2