God's Word

Jeremiah 15:16English Standard Version (ESV)

16 Your words were found, and I ate them,
    and your words became to me a joy
    and the delight of my heart,
for I am called by your name,
    O Lord, God of hosts.

Psalm 119:105English Standard Version (ESV)

Nun

105 Your word is a lamp to my feet
    and a light to my path.

Delight yourself in the Lord's Word!

Good Way to Walk

Jeremiah 6:16-17English Standard Version (ESV)

16 Thus says the Lord:
“Stand by the roads, and look,
    and ask for the ancient paths,
where the good way is; and walk in it,
    and find rest for your souls.
...
17 I set watchmen over you, saying,
    ‘Pay attention to the sound of the trumpet!’...

James 5:8-11English Standard Version (ESV)

8 You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand. 9 Do not grumble against one another, brothers, so that you may not be judged; behold, the Judge is standing at the door. 10 As an example of suffering and patience, brothers, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.11 Behold, we consider those blessed who remained steadfast. You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, howthe Lord is compassionate and merciful.

They Are My People

Isaiah 63:8-9English Standard Version (ESV)

8 For he said, “Surely they are my people,
    children who will not deal falsely.”
    And he became their Savior.
9 In all their affliction he was afflicted,[a]
    and the angel of his presence saved them;
in his love and in his pity he redeemed them;
    he lifted them up and carried them all the days of old.

Psalm 139:7English Standard Version (ESV)

7 Where shall I go from your Spirit?
    Or where shall I flee from your presence?

You love us and care for us!

The Lord Will Be Your Everlasting Light

Isaiah 60:19-20English Standard Version (ESV)

19 The sun shall be no more
    your light by day,
nor for brightness shall the moon
    give you light;[a]
but the Lord will be your everlasting light,
    and your God will be your glory.[b]
20 Your sun shall no more go down,
    nor your moon withdraw itself;
for the Lord will be your everlasting light,
    and your days of mourning shall be ended.

Romans 4:1-2English Standard Version (ESV)

Abraham Justified by Faith

4 What then shall we say was gained by[a] Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh? 2 For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God.

Before God, we bring nothing, but our faith in Your light!

Enlarge Your Influence

Isaiah 54:2-3English Standard Version (ESV)

2 “Enlarge the place of your tent,
    and let the curtains of your habitations be stretched out;
do not hold back; lengthen your cords
    and strengthen your stakes.
3 For you will spread abroad to the right and to the left,
    and your offspring will possess the nations
    and will people the desolate cities.

10 the twenty-four elders fall down before him who is seated on the throne and worship him who lives forever and ever. They cast their crowns before the throne, saying,

11 “Worthy are you, our Lord and God,
    to receive glory and honor and power,
for you created all things,

    and by your will they existed and were created.”Revelation 4: 10-11

Praise the Lord in your community, family, and friends! He is worthy!

The Lord's Servant

Isaiah 49:1-2English Standard Version (ESV)

The Servant of the Lord

49 Listen to me, O coastlands,
    and give attention, you peoples from afar.
The Lord called me from the womb,
    from the body of my mother he named my name.
2 He made my mouth like a sharp sword;
    in the shadow of his hand he hid me;
he made me a polished arrow;
    in his quiver he hid me away.

John 21:15-17English Standard Version (ESV)

Jesus and Peter

15 When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” He said to him, “Feed my lambs.” 16 He said to him a second time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” He said to him, “Tend my sheep.” 17 He said to him the third time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” Peter was grieved because he said to him the third time, “Do you love me?” and he said to him, “Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my sheep.

Precious in God's Eyes

Isaiah 43:4-5English Standard Version (ESV)

4 Because you are precious in my eyes,
    and honored, and I love you,
I give men in return for you,
    peoples in exchange for your life.
5 Fear not, for I am with you;
    I will bring your offspring from the east,
    and from the west I will gather you.

Psalm 40:1-3English Standard Version (ESV)

40 

I waited patiently for the Lord;
    he inclined to me and heard my cry.
2 He drew me up from the pit of destruction,
    out of the miry bog,
and set my feet upon a rock,
    making my steps secure.
3 He put a new song in my mouth,
    a song of praise to our God.
Many will see and fear,
    and put their trust in the Lord.

Share our joy in the Lord!  He counts us as precious!

Glory of the Lord Revealed!

Isaiah 40:5English Standard Version (ESV)

5 And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed,
    and all flesh shall see it together,
    for the mouth of the Lord has spoken.”

Revelation 4: 9-11

9 And whenever the living creatures give glory and honor and thanks to him who is seated on the throne, who lives forever and ever, 10 the twenty-four elders fall down before him who is seated on the throne and worship him who lives forever and ever. They cast their crowns before the throne, saying,

11 “Worthy are you, our Lord and God,
    to receive glory and honor and power,
for you created all things,
    and by your will they existed and were created.”

Only the Righteous can Dwell on the Heights

Isaiah 33:14-16English Standard Version (ESV)

14 The sinners in Zion are afraid;
    trembling has seized the godless:
“Who among us can dwell with the consuming fire?
    Who among us can dwell with everlasting burnings?”
15 He who walks righteously and speaks uprightly,
    who despises the gain of oppressions,
who shakes his hands, lest they hold a bribe,
    who stops his ears from hearing of bloodshed
    and shuts his eyes from looking on evil,
16 he will dwell on the heights;
    his place of defense will be the fortresses of rocks;
    his bread will be given him; his water will be sure.

Romans 1: 8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is proclaimed in all the world.

Joy of a Party

Isaiah 30:29English Standard Version (ESV)

29 You shall have a song as in the night when a holy feast is kept, and gladness of heart, as when one sets out to the sound of the flute to go to the mountain of the Lord, to the Rock of Israel.

Psalm 46:10English Standard Version (ESV)

10 “Be still, and know that I am God.
    I will be exalted among the nations,
    I will be exalted in the earth!”

In stillness, place the Lord as your focus and be joyous in life!