Isaiah 48:18 O that thou hadst hearkened to my commandments! then had thy peace been as a river, and thy righteousness as the waves of the sea: The old hymn when sung gives us comfort. Yet we should heed the context and Jesus commissioning us to teach and fools his commandments. Mat 28:18 And Jesus came and… Continue reading Isaiah 48 – Peace like a river….
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Proverbs 17:6 Children’s children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.
Having recently become a Grand Father I can now identify with this verse. But does that make me an old man? Proverbs 17:6 Gill Children's children are the crown of old men,.... Ancient parents. Grandfathers with the Jews are called old men, as Buxtorf (d) observes. A numerous progeny was reckoned a great blessing to… Continue reading Proverbs 17:6 Children’s children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.
Psalm 48 – Our Guide in times of trouble too…..
Sheltering in, I should have time to make more posts. Not that anyone reads them, but more to capture my thoughts as I read through the Bible. I was struck by this passage and Old John Gill's comment. Psalms 48:14 For this God is our God for ever and ever: he will be our guide even… Continue reading Psalm 48 – Our Guide in times of trouble too…..
Luke 4 – Jesus Heals
We ask that our Lord put his hands on the many in the world today that are sick, and heal them. To God be the glory. Pray for those doctors and nurses and caregivers who whether they know it or not act as the hands of Jesus on their patients in this time of crisis.… Continue reading Luke 4 – Jesus Heals