Tag: Knowing HIM

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Proverbs 29, Be doers of the Word!

Pro 29:2, When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan

This is where we are at as a nation; the wicked are ruling. Today I read that judges have sided with the Biden admin forcing Christian colleges to allow men to take showers with the ladies? ALL THEY WANT IS TO PERVERT THE MINDS OF THE YOUNG AND VULNERABLE!

Deu 16:18-19, “You shall appoint judges and officers in all your gates, which the LORD your God gives you, according to your tribes, and they shall judge the people with just judgment. YOU SHALL NOT PERVERT JUSTICE; YOU SHALL NOT SHOW PARTIALITY, NOR TAKE A BRIBE, FOR A BRIBE BLINDS THE EYES OF THE WISE AND TWISTS THE WORDS OF THE RIGHTEOUS.

Pro 29:7, The righteous considers the cause of the poor, BUT THE WICKED DOES NOT UNDERSTAND SUCH KNOWLEDGE.

The righteous man understands that he lends to the LORD when he is generous to the poor. But a wicked man can’t see how giving to the poor would benefit anything?

Psa 41:1, …BLESSED IS HE WHO CONSIDERS THE POOR; THE LORD WILL DELIVER HIM IN TIME OF TROUBLE. 

Pro 29:15, THE ROD AND REBUKE GIVE WISDOM, BUT A CHILD LEFT TO HIMSELF BRINGS SHAME TO HIS MOTHER.

He who disciplines their child loves them enough to correct them. It’s up to the parents to direct their children in the way of righteousness!  For whom the LORD loves HE corrects, Pro 3:12 / Heb 12:6

Pro 22:15, Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child; The rod of correction will drive it far from him. 

Pro 29:18, Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; But happy is he who keeps the law. 

Without guidance from the LORD, people would do what is right in their own eyes! But the word of GOD gives us direction if we do what it says! Knowing and not doing doesn’t benefit anyone!

Jas 1:22, BUT BE DOERS OF THE WORD, AND NOT HEARERS ONLY, DECEIVING YOURSELVES.

Ezr 7:10, FOR EZRA HAD PREPARED HIS HEART TO SEEK THE LAW OF THE LORD, AND TO DO IT, AND TO TEACH STATUTES AND ORDINANCES IN ISRAEL. 

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Proverbs 19, JESUS became poor to make us rich in HIM!

Pro 19:4, 6, WEALTH MAKES MANY FRIENDS, BUT THE POOR IS SEPARATED FROM HIS FRIEND… Many entreat the favor of the nobility, AND EVERY MAN IS A FRIEND TO ONE WHO GIVES GIFTS. 

Wealth draws many, so called friends, yet many of them may not be sincere; lets see what we can get from him/her! But, when riches flee so those these friends! Remember Job, the riches man in the land, but when he lost everything he was left alone!

Job 19:13-14, “He has removed my brothers far from me, And my acquaintances are completely estranged from me. My relatives have failed, And my close friends have forgotten me.

Pro 19:7, All the brothers of the poor hate him; How much more do his friends go far from him! He may pursue them with words, yet they abandon him.

While men abandon the poor and needy, JESUS gave up HIS wealth, in heaven, to seek the poor and needy!

2Co 8:9, FOR YOU KNOW THE GRACE OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, THAT THOUGH HE WAS RICH, YET FOR YOUR SAKES HE BECAME POOR, THAT YOU THROUGH HIS POVERTY MIGHT BECOME RICH.  

Pro 19:11, The discretion of a man makes him SLOW TO ANGER, AND HIS GLORY IS TO OVERLOOK A TRANSGRESSION.

While a raging man rages, a man of understanding and self-control will overlook an offense! It’s not weakness, but true strength!

Luk 23:34, Then JESUS said, “FATHER, FORGIVE THEM, FOR THEY DO NOT KNOW WHAT THEY DO.” …

Pro 19:27, CEASE LISTENING TO INSTRUCTION, MY SON, AND YOU WILL STRAY FROM THE WORDS OF KNOWLEDGE. 

If we stop seeking the wisdom and knowledge of GOD, sinful man will be led astray by our own perverse thoughts!

2Pe 2:21, FOR IT WOULD HAVE BEEN BETTER FOR THEM NOT TO HAVE KNOWN THE WAY OF RIGHTEOUSNESS, THAN HAVING KNOWN IT, TO TURN FROM THE HOLY COMMANDMENT DELIVERED TO THEM.

Pro 16:25, There is a way that seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death.  

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Proverbs 1:1-7, Wisdom and Knowledge!

Pro 1:1, The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel: 

Solomon was about to inherit the throne of his father David, and GOD asked him a question!

2Ch 1:7, On that night GOD APPEARED TO SOLOMON, AND SAID TO HIM, “ASK! WHAT SHALL I GIVE YOU?” 

What would you have asked for?

2Ch 1:10, NOW GIVE ME WISDOM AND KNOWLEDGE, that I may go out and come in before this people; FOR WHO CAN JUDGE THIS GREAT PEOPLE OF YOURS?” 

It pleased the LORD that Solomon didn’t ask for money, honor or anything else but wisdom! So GOD granted his request! These are the proverbs of this man!

Pro 1:2-3, To know WISDOM and Instruction, To perceive the words of understanding, To receive the instruction of wisdom, Justice, judgment, and equity;

Today we have so much information literarily in the palm of our hands, YET we lack wisdom! A person may have knowledge, facts, but no wisdom! Wisdom is how to best use the knowledge we have!

Pro 1:5, A WISE MAN WILL HEAR AND INCREASE LEARNING, And a man of understanding will attain wise counsel,

A wise man is always listening to what is being said and learns from other wise people!

Pro 9:9, Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser; Teach a just man, and he will increase in learning. 

Pro 1:7, THE FEAR OF THE LORD IS THE BEGINNING OF KNOWLEDGE, BUT FOOLS DESPISE WISDOM AND INSTRUCTION. 

The word fear, yir-aw, means reverence, When one reveres, venerates or worships the LORD that is the beginning of knowledge! But, it’s also the beginning of wisdom Pro 9:10!

Having knowledge and knowing how to use it is awesome! YET, knowing the LORD is better than all the wisdom, and riches of this world!

Jer 9:23-24, Thus says the LORD: “Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, Let not the mighty man glory in his might, Nor let the rich man glory in his riches; BUT LET HIM WHO GLORIES GLORY IN THIS, THAT HE UNDERSTANDS AND KNOWS ME, THAT I AM THE LORD, EXERCISING LOVINGKINDNESS, JUDGMENT, AND RIGHTEOUSNESS IN THE EARTH. FOR IN THESE I DELIGHT,” SAYS THE LORD.

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Psalm 128, Blessing the family!

Psa 128:1, BLESSED IS EVERY ONE WHO FEARS THE LORD, WHO WALKS IN HIS WAYS. 

Being bless by GOD is not dependent on your race, wealth, or intelligence! The LORD show no favoritism to any man/woman, but if you walk in HIS ways then HE will bless you!

Act 10:34, Then Peter opened his mouth and said: “IN TRUTH I PERCEIVE THAT GOD SHOWS NO PARTIALITY.

Luk 1:6, And they were both righteous before God, WALKING IN ALL THE COMMANDMENTS AND ORDINANCES OF THE LORD BLAMELESS.

Psa 128:2, When you eat the labor of your hands, You shall be happy, and it shall be well with you.  

Those that walk in HIS ways will be bless in the work of their hands! Being able to provide for their families!

Psa 128:3, YOUR WIFE SHALL BE LIKE A FRUITFUL VINE IN THE VERY HEART OF YOUR HOUSE, YOUR CHILDREN LIKE OLIVE PLANTS ALL AROUND YOUR TABLE.

Those that walk in HIS ways will be bless with a happy home! Being bless with an awesome wife, like mine!!, and awesome kids! Like mine as well!  NOT A PERFECT WIFE OR KIDS, BUT A HAPPY HOME!

Psa 128:4, BEHOLD, THUS SHALL THE MAN BE BLESSED WHO FEARS THE LORD. 

The LORD will bless the work of your hand, HE will bless your family and kids! Remember, life if short, but HIS blessing are eternal for those that follow HIM!

1Ti 4:8, For bodily exercise profits a little, BUT GODLINESS IS PROFITABLE FOR ALL THINGS, HAVING PROMISE OF THE LIFE THAT NOW IS AND OF THAT WHICH IS TO COME. 

Psa 128:6, YES, MAY YOU SEE YOUR CHILDREN’S CHILDREN. PEACE BE UPON ISRAEL! 

Psa 127:3, BEHOLD, CHILDREN ARE A HERITAGE FROM THE LORD, THE FRUIT OF THE WOMB IS A REWARD. 

How does one walk in HIS ways? First you need to SEEK THE LORD AND HIS WORD! Then, Like Ezra, YOU NEED TO DO WHAT HE TELLS YOU TO DO; NOT JUST HEARING OR READING IT BUT DOING IT! THEN TEACH OTHERS! 

Ezr 7:10, FOR EZRA HAD PREPARED HIS HEART TO SEEK THE LAW OF THE LORD, AND TO DO IT, AND TO TEACH STATUTES AND ORDINANCES IN ISRAEL. 

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Psalm 119:145-160, HIS word is truth!

Qoph ק, 145-152

Psa 119:145, I cry out with my whole heart; Hear me, O LORD! I will keep Your statutes. 

The Psalmist IS NOT NEGOTIATING with the LORD; IF YOU HEAR ME THEN I WILL KEEP YOUR STATUTES. He keeps HIS laws in his heart so that he doesn’t stumble!

Psa 119:11, Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You. 

Psa 119:147, I RISE BEFORE THE DAWNING OF THE MORNING, AND CRY FOR HELP; I HOPE IN YOUR WORD. 

The Psalmist treasures time with the LORD more than sleep! JESUS, our example, woke up early to spend time with the FATHER!

Mar 1:35, NOW IN THE MORNING, having risen a long while before daylight, HE WENT OUT AND DEPARTED TO A SOLITARY PLACE; AND THERE HE PRAYED. 

Psa 119:148, MY EYES ARE AWAKE THROUGH THE NIGHT WATCHES, That I may meditate on Your word. 

Even stayed up at night Meditating on HIS word, HIS promises, HIS judgments! Remember, these are not just words in a book, but are HIS promises to those that believe! JESUS, our example, also stayed up late praying to HIS FATHER!

Luk 6:12, Now it came to pass in those days that HE went out to the mountain to pray, and CONTINUED ALL NIGHT IN PRAYER TO GOD. 

Resh ר, 153-160

Psa 119:153-154, Consider my affliction and deliver me, For I do not forget Your law. Plead my cause and redeem me; REVIVE ME ACCORDING TO YOUR WORD.

In his personal trial the psalmist pleads for mercy from the LORD. HIS hope is found in HIS word for he knows GOD can not lie!

Tit 1:2, in hope of eternal life which GOD, WHO CANNOT LIE, PROMISED BEFORE TIME BEGAN

Psa 119:160, THE ENTIRETY OF YOUR WORD IS TRUTH, AND EVERY ONE OF YOUR RIGHTEOUS JUDGMENTS ENDURES FOREVER.

HIS word is true, live by it and live forever, ignore it and it will condemn you forever! IT’S A CHOICE EVERY ONE MUST MAKE!

2Ti 3:16, All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 

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Psalm 111, Study HIS word!

Psa 111:1, Praise the LORD! I will praise the LORD with my WHOLE HEART, IN THE ASSEMBLY OF THE UPRIGHT AND IN THE CONGREGATION. 

The day is coming, the day is near when the assembly of saints will be gathered together IN THE WORSHIP OF OUR KING, WORSHIPPING HIM WITH ALL WE HAVE!

Psa 149:1, Praise the LORD! Sing to the LORD a new song, And His praise in the assembly of saints. 

Psa 111:2, THE WORKS OF THE LORD ARE GREAT, STUDIED BY ALL WHO HAVE PLEASURE IN THEM. 

The Bible is studied by Pastors, scientist, archaeologist, and those seeking the truth of GOD! Archaeologist in Israel have found out that their most trusted source of information comes directly from the Bible!

Psa 111:3-4, HIS WORK IS HONORABLE AND GLORIOUS, AND HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS ENDURES FOREVER. HE HAS MADE HIS WONDERFUL WORKS TO BE REMEMBERED; THE LORD IS GRACIOUS AND FULL OF COMPASSION.

HIS ways are perfect, while we fall short on every level! We make statements saying the LORD will do this, and HE will do that, but we use our limited knowledge and foresight! HE ALWAYS DOES WHAT’S BEST EVEN FOR HE KNOWS THE OUTCOME OF THE MATTER!

Isa 44:7, And WHO CAN PROCLAIM AS I DO? Then let him declare it and set it in order for ME, SINCE I APPOINTED the ancient people. AND THE THINGS THAT ARE COMING AND SHALL COME, LET THEM SHOW THESE TO THEM. 

We may not understand all that happening now, but rest assured HE IS COMPLETE CONTROL! WHILE HATERS HATE, AND DOUBTERS DOUBT ONE DAY ALL THINGS WILL BE UNDER HIS FEET!

Psa 111:10, The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments. His praise endures forever. 

Job said it best

Job 28:28, And to man He said, ‘BEHOLD, THE FEAR OF THE LORD, THAT IS WISDOM, AND TO DEPART FROM EVIL IS UNDERSTANDING.’

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Psalm 109, the Volume of the book is written of ME!

Psa 109:3-4, They have also surrounded me with words of hatred, AND FOUGHT AGAINST ME WITHOUT A CAUSE. IN RETURN FOR MY LOVE THEY ARE MY ACCUSERS, BUT I GIVE MYSELF TO PRAYER.

A prophetic psalm of David! JESUS went around doing good, healing the sick, giving sight to the blind, teaching truth etc.

Act 10:38, how God anointed JESUS of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, WHO WENT ABOUT DOING GOOD AND HEALING ALL WHO WERE OPPRESSED BY THE DEVIL, FOR GOD WAS WITH HIM.

YET, they wanted to stone HIM!

Joh 10:32, Jesus answered them, “Many good works I have shown you from My Father. For which of those works do you STONE ME?” 

But ended up crucified on the cross of Calvary praying for those that betrayed them!

Luk 23:34, Then Jesus said, “FATHER, FORGIVE THEM, FOR THEY DO NOT KNOW WHAT THEY DO.” …

Psa 109:5, Thus they have REWARDED ME EVIL FOR GOOD, AND HATRED FOR MY LOVE.  

JESUS called Judas friend, but Judas betrayed HIM with a kiss!

Mat 26:49-50, Immediately he went up to JESUS and said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” AND KISSED HIM. But JESUS said to him, “Friend, why have you come?” Then they came and laid hands on JESUS and took Him.

Pro 27:6, FAITHFUL ARE THE WOUNDS OF A FRIEND, BUT THE KISSES OF AN ENEMY ARE DECEITFUL. 

Psa 109:8, Let his days be few, AND LET ANOTHER TAKE HIS OFFICE. 

Peter quoted these same words in Acts 1:20 to have Judas position, as an Apostle, replaced by another!

Act 1:20, “For it is written in the Book of Psalms: ‘LET HIS DWELLING PLACE BE DESOLATE, AND LET NO ONE LIVE IN IT’; and, ‘LET ANOTHER TAKE HIS OFFICE.’ 

The whole Bible is written of JESUS, Old and New! This is HIS story written before HE was Even born! Psalm 40:7, “THE SCROLL OF THE BOOK IS WRITTEN OF ME”!

Heb 10:7, THEN I SAID, ‘BEHOLD, I HAVE COME—IN THE VOLUME OF THE BOOK IT IS WRITTEN OF ME—TO DO YOUR WILL, O GOD.’

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Psalm 108, HIS great love for us!

Psa 108:1-2, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and give praise, even with my glory. Awake, lute and harp! I will awaken the dawn.

The heart of king David was confident in GOD alone! He knew where his help came from! It wasn’t from man but GOD HIMSELF!

Psa 121:1-2, I will lift up my eyes to the hills—FROM WHENCE COMES MY HELP? MY HELP COMES FROM THE LORD, WHO MADE HEAVEN AND EARTH.

David was a talented musician who would wake up every morning to sing praises to the KING OF kings! The LORD was with him!

Psa 108:5-6, Be exalted, O God, above the heavens, And Your glory above all the earth; THAT YOUR BELOVED MAY BE DELIVERED, Save with Your right hand, and hear me.

David was confident in the LORD, and also, he knew that the LORD loved him! He called himself “beloved” Just like JOHN

Joh 21:20, Then Peter, turning around, SAW THE DISCIPLE WHOM JESUS LOVED FOLLOWING, WHO ALSO HAD LEANED ON HIS BREAST AT THE SUPPER…

This is not arrogance but it’s a true statement! Both David and John were beloved of GOD! Yet you can add many, many others to that list!

Dan 9:23, At the beginning of your supplications the command went out, and I have come to tell you, FOR YOU ARE GREATLY BELOVED..

Do you know that you are loved by GOD HIMSELF? Even with all your faults HE is still in love with you!

Rom 1:7, To ALL who are in Rome, BELOVED OF GOD, CALLED TO BE SAINTS: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Rom 8:38-39, For I am persuaded that Neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, SHALL BE ABLE TO SEPARATE US FROM THE LOVE OF GOD WHICH IS IN CHRIST JESUS OUR LORD.

Joh 3:16, FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD THAT HE GAVE HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, THAT WHOEVER BELIEVES IN HIM SHOULD NOT PERISH BUT HAVE EVERLASTING LIFE.

Our sins are great, yet HIS love is greater! Trust in the LORD for HE loves you!

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Psalm 105, Seeking the LORD!

Psa 105:1-2, Oh, GIVE THANKS TO THE LORD! CALL UPON HIS NAME; MAKE KNOWN HIS DEEDS AMONG THE PEOPLES! … TALK OF ALL HIS WONDROUS WORKS! 

As Christians, we have all experience HIS blessings in our lives! We must make them known to all those willing to hear! Even king Nebuchadnezzar made known HIS works!

Dan 4:2, I thought it good to declare the signs and wonders that the MOST HIGH GOD HAS WORKED FOR ME.

Psa 105:3, GLORY IN HIS HOLY NAME; Let the hearts of those rejoice who seek the LORD! 

So many people glory in their strength, their money, their position, but the LORD says!

Jer 9:23-24, Thus says the LORD: “Let not the wise man glory in his WISDOM, Let not the mighty man glory in his MIGHT, Nor let the rich man glory in his RICHES; BUT LET HIM WHO GLORIES GLORY IN THIS, THAT HE UNDERSTANDS AND KNOWS ME, ….

Psa 105:4, SEEK THE LORD AND HIS STRENGTH; SEEK HIS FACE EVERMORE! 

Those that seek HIM will find HIM, but the opposite is also true! James tells us “DRAW NEAR TO GOD AND HE WILL DRAW NEAR TO YOU (Jam 4:8)! HE WAITS ON YOU!

Jer 29:13, AND YOU WILL SEEK ME AND FIND ME, WHEN YOU SEARCH FOR ME WITH ALL YOUR HEART. 

Psa 105:5, REMEMBER HIS MARVELOUS WORKS WHICH HE HAS DONE, HIS WONDERS, and the judgments of His mouth, 

When trials come, and they will, ALWAYS REMEMBER WHAT HE HAS DONE IN THE PAST! How HE lifted you up in your time of need! How HE opened doors that you didn’t even see! YET, THE BIGGEST THING TO REMEMBER IS WHAT HE DID FOR YOU ON THE CROSS OF CALVARY!

Luk 22:19, And He took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, SAYING, “THIS IS MY BODY WHICH IS GIVEN FOR YOU; DO THIS IN REMEMBRANCE OF ME.” 

Rom 4:7-8, “BLESSED ARE THOSE WHOSE LAWLESS DEEDS ARE FORGIVEN, AND WHOSE SINS ARE COVERED; BLESSED IS THE MAN TO WHOM THE LORD SHALL NOT IMPUTE SIN.”

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Psalm 91, Knowing the LORD!

Psa 91:1-2, HE WHO DWELLS IN THE SECRET PLACE OF THE MOST HIGH SHALL ABIDE UNDER THE SHADOW OF THE ALMIGHTY. I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, IN HIM I WILL TRUST.”

The majority of HIS people come to HIM ONLY in times of trouble, “LORD GOD HELP ME”! Blessed are those that DWELL in HIS presence in prosperous times and in times of trials!

Psa 91:3-4, SURELY HE SHALL DELIVER YOU from the snare of the fowler AND FROM THE PERILOUS PESTILENCE. HE SHALL COVER YOU WITH HIS FEATHERS, AND UNDER HIS WINGS YOU SHALL TAKE REFUGE; HIS TRUTH SHALL BE YOUR SHIELD AND BUCKLER.

BECAUSE YOU DWELL IN HIS PRESENCE day and night, HE shall protect you from all seen and un-seen things! 

Psa 91:5-6, YOU SHALL NOT BE AFRAID of the terror by night, Nor of the arrow that flies by day, NOR OF THE PESTILENCE THAT WALKS IN DARKNESS, …

The LORD tells us, in HIS word, not to fear, do not be afraid even of pestilence WHICH NO ONE CAN SEE, like Covid! BUT HE SEES IT!

Isa 41:10, FEAR NOT, FOR I AM WITH YOU; Be not dismayed, FOR I AM YOUR GOD. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’ 

Psa 91:7, 9, A thousand may fall at your side, And ten thousand at your right hand; BUT IT SHALL NOT COME NEAR YOU. … Because you have made the LORD, who is my refuge, Even the Most High, YOUR DWELLING PLACE,

BLESSED ARE THOSE THAT DWELL IN YOUR PRESENCE! Not a passing visitor who comes from time to time, but he that dwell IN HIM!

Psa 91:14-15, “BECAUSE HE HAS SET HIS LOVE UPON ME, THEREFORE I WILL DELIVER HIM; I will set him on high, BECAUSE HE HAS KNOWN MY NAME. HE SHALL CALL UPON ME, AND I WILL ANSWER HIM; I WILL BE WITH HIM IN TROUBLE; I WILL DELIVER HIM AND HONOR HIM.

Knowing HIS name means having a personal relationship with the MOST HIGH! Do you know HIM? Does HE know you? Imagine being in HIS presence, face to face, and HE tells you the following!

Mat 7:23, … ‘I NEVER KNEW YOU; DEPART FROM ME, you who practice lawlessness!’