Psalm 34:7 – “The host of angels (both host and angels reflect the plural) encamps round about them that worship Him, AND delivers them.”

Today, as I read, prayed, and pondered the Word of God, the realization of God’s protection and provision filled my heart.  I mused on the thought of being conscious of the presence of angels.  I wonder how conscious we are of their presence.

We declare that God is our defense, and that is right; He is.   But do we understand that the angels are ministers to and for us?  That’s one of their primary responsibilities.

Psalm 34:7 speaks powerfully to that reality.  What a revelation that we treat with nonchalance.  Psalm 34:15-19 is worthy of memorization and being quoted to ourselves daily, maybe hourly.  Consider the reality that “The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, and His ears are open to their cries.”

If that is true, how can we ever say God doesn’t answer or speak to me?   Psalm 34:17 informs us that when the righteous cry out to God for help, God Hears!  (1 John 5:14-15).  The God who hears delivers from ALL (not some) ALL our troubles.

Psalm 34:19 reminds us that, as Job declared, our days are numbered and abound in difficulty.   Even in that reality, we have the promise that God delivers us for ALL (repeated phrase) ALL our troubles.  

We should take David’s declaration as our guarantee (Psalm 37:25).  “I have been young, and now I am old, yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his descendants begging bread.”  God is our today help.  (Psalm 46:1).

We should take the directives and promises of Philippians 4 as our personal guarantee.  We should become worshippers and focus on God and goodness.   We should come to know, believe, receive, and embrace the truth that we can and will do All things through Jesus.   We need to embrace the revelation that every need is and will be supplied according to God’s Riches, which are without limitation.

I encourage you to begin expecting the angels to be present in your life.  In that state of conscious awareness agree with God, openly, and orally declare God’s promises.   The Word is a powerful weapon in your mouth. 

Today would be a great day to challenge every doubtful thought and replace them with hope in God.  Today can be your day to experience God’s fullness and best.  Why Not Let the Angels do their work as ministers on your behalf?

Have a victorious day in Jesus; He desires you to be victorious!

John 3:16-19 – “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. ¹⁷ For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. ¹⁸ Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God.”

This is the Day the Lord has made, and we have the privilege, option, and choice to rejoice and be glad in it.  God has some wonderful things in store for us to discover and uncover today, so let the journey begin!

As I was reading and praying today, I began thinking about eternity and the incredible love of God.  The incredibleness of the willing sacrifice of Jesus on the Cross to pay the penalty for our sins is beyond amazing.   Some insist that no one misses heaven, but that is not what the Bible says.  That is not what Jesus taught.  However, the Bible and our Lord revealed that Everyone Can Make Heaven; we have all been Invited!

It is not God’s desire that anyone perish.  He wants us to believe in Jesus, repent of our sins, and receive forgiveness and the experience of the New Birth.   Jesus said that unless a person is Born-Again, they cannot see the Kingdom of God.   John 3:1-21 is filled with the wonder of Salvation.

Jesus spoke of the Lake of Fire and Outer Darkness (hell), and in the account of the poor man Lazarus and the rich man in torment, we see the reality of hell and separation from God.   Hell was not made for man, but if we reject God, the plethora of references to the state of those who reject God cannot be ignored.

If no one misses heaven, why the Cross?  Why the Great Commission?  Why were the disciples so dedicated to spreading the Word to get people saved?  Why were they willing to die for the Gospel if repentance is not required?  Christianity is not a list of rules, do and don’t.  It is a relationship with Jesus through the Holy Spirit where we become one with Him.  

In that transformed state, we desire to please Him, and if we fall short, we know that we have an advocate with the Father to intercede for us.  If we see God as our loving Father when we err, we do not hide from Him but run to Him for healing and mercy.

I long to see everyone saved and weep over everyone who rejects the Gospel and God’s Love!  Each of us is accountable for our lives, and personal responsibility cannot be eliminated; otherwise, there would be no sin and no penalty for sin, making the Cross meaningless.

Today, I pray that God’s peace, presence, power, and purpose be manifested in and through you.  May today find you enjoying Life to the fullest.  No condemnation in Christ, so rejoice in His Love!

Have a fantastic day, and rejoice in the blessings of the Lord!

Psalm 63:3-4 –” Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you.  ⁴ So I will bless you as long as I live; in your name, I will lift up my hands.”

My heart overflowed as I read, prayed, pondered, and considered the Word.   The Psalmist said in Psalm 63:3-4 that the loving-kindness of God is better than life.   Think about how God’s love, mercy, and grace are more valued than life.  Do we really see that, receive that, and embrace that?  Seriously?

If we do, our lives are shaped by His purpose and presence.  He becomes the consuming passion of our lives.  Our lives are then lived as sojourners with a singular purpose—His Kingdom.

1 Thessalonians 5 is a powerful discourse of instruction, warning, comfort, and hope.  Thessalonians 5:16-24 lists how we are to live and what attitudes we are to develop.

• Joyfulness
• Prayerfulness
• Thankfulness
• Spirit-filled and Spirit-led
• Receptive of the Prophetic
• Giving due diligence to what we see, hear, and do
• Abstain from evil

In verse 8, we are enjoined to put on the heart covering of faith and love.  Faith cannot operate outside love.  Also, our head covering is to be the Hope of Salvation. In this condition, our hearts are covered with faith and love, and our minds are filled with the Hope of Salvation.   We are to have Hope, which is eager expectation, not wishful thinking.

Knowing God should be our consuming passion.  We know about God and struggle in life with issues, events, desires, and people. When we know Him, and He becomes more important than Life, we stop struggling and rest in Him.  It is not a lackadaisical attitude of whatever will be will be but perfect peace that only comes through trust and fellowship with Him.

My desire is God, and that takes priority over everything.   My earnest desire is that those I love know God.  I am driven to bring the light to as many as possible.   One way we bring light is by walking in the light.  Today, I pray that God will manifest Himself through you so powerfully that people seek God.

He is with you, in you, and desires to empower you.  So, bask in His Presence and enjoy this day He has given each of us!

Psalm 78:36-37 – “Nevertheless they loved Him with their mouths, and lied to Him with their tongues.  37 For their hearts were not right with Him,  neither were they steadfast in His Covenant.”

Today, I pray for divine wisdom and favor to overflow to you and from you so powerfully that it amazes others.   Not that they will be amazed about you, but the God in you and begin to seek Him.   I pray for the provision of All you need when you need it.   I pray for abundance to be in your hand and Agape in your heart.

I had a long and troubled night.  I was physically and mentally exhausted, as though I had been in severe hand-to-hand combat.   I probably disturbed my wife and our critters in my restlessness. I will be fine; I am just seeking His face and grace.

I read a challenging passage in Psalm 78 that was, at first, troubling.   However, hope arose in verses 38-39 – “He is merciful, the forgiver of sins, and destroys not; yeah, many a time turned He His anger away and did not stir up His wrath.  39 For He remembered that they were flesh; a wind that passes away and comes not again.”

Three times in Psalm 80, verses  3, 7, 19, the same words are uttered.    It is more than the chorus of a song repeated after each stanza.  It is a cry and revelation.   “Guide us again, O mighty God, and cause Thy face to shine; AND we shall be saved.”   Only through His mercy, grace, and guidance do we have hope.  Only in those do we have help.  Only in those do we have peace.

2 Thessalonians 3:3 –“But the Lord is faithful; He will guide you and deliver you from evil.”

In Numbers 6:22-27, we find The Aaronic blessing.  It contains the vision of God’s shining face.   That is our desire – Pleasing God.  It is my prayer for each of you that God will smile upon you, open heaven for you, and give you grace and peace.   May He grant the strength to pursue His purposes and walk in His precepts.

Lord, we, once again, surrender all to You!  Receive our offering!  Amen!

Walk victorious in Jesus, abandon all lies, and embrace Love!   Have a Great Day!