I put this chapter first in this post since it ends on such a high point. Listen to it here. 1Pe 1:23 Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever. 1Pe 1:24 For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man… Continue reading 1 Peter 1 – …the gospel is preached unto you…
Category: Devotional Readings
Sunday’s reading: A Rod, a Branch, a Rock and an Ass
I am catching up on yesterday's reading. great chapters Listen to Max McLain read. Here are a few parts of the text. Isa 12:1 And in that day thou shalt say, O LORD, I will praise thee: though thou wast angry with me, thine anger is turned away, and thou comfortedst me. Isa 12:2 Behold, God is… Continue reading Sunday’s reading: A Rod, a Branch, a Rock and an Ass
Numbers 21 – A well spring of Beer; Psalm 60 – Wine of Astonishment
Ok, I am being ridiculous...Beer is a place not a beverage. Here's the text. Num 21:16 And from thence they went to Beer: that is the well whereof the LORD spake unto Moses, Gather the people together, and I will give them water. Num 21:17 Then Israel sang this song, Spring up, O well; sing ye unto… Continue reading Numbers 21 – A well spring of Beer; Psalm 60 – Wine of Astonishment
Psalms 59:5 Thou therefore, O LORD God of hosts, the God of Israel, awake to visit all the heathen: be not merciful to any wicked transgressors. Selah.
This is a very difficult verse. God is a God of mercy. Old John Gill writes this about the verse. Can we abide with this today? Psalms 59:5 Thou therefore, O Lord God of hosts,.... Of the armies in heaven, the angels, and of all the inhabitants of the earth; who are all under him,… Continue reading Psalms 59:5 Thou therefore, O LORD God of hosts, the God of Israel, awake to visit all the heathen: be not merciful to any wicked transgressors. Selah.