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On Numbers 2:34 by Ken J.

“Moses obeyed God's instructions exactly as he received them. This verse…”

On Numbers 1:54 by Ken J.

“Wonderful ! God has instructions for us too. Jesus asks us to deny…”

On Leviticus 27:33 by Ken J.

“I am puzzled by this rule ?”

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2017
Jul 27
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Read Psalms 36:7Read more comments on Psalms 36:7View all posts by Melissa P.
Psalms 36:7
How priceless is your unfailing love, O God!
People take refuge in the shadow of your wings.
Melissa P.
Melissa P. from Sebec, ME said:
What a beautiful word-picture, "take refuge in the shadow of Your wings". I take great comfort in the fact that I can shelter myself under the protection of the God of the universe,whom i have a personal, intimate relationship with. The first evangelist to China, Hudson Taylor, said, "It does not matter how great the pressure is. What really matters is where the pressure lies -- whether it comes between you and God, or whether it presses you nearer His heart." That being said, if I'm already tucked under God's wing, then certainly when pressure comes, I am properly placed to be pressed nearer to His heart, rather than away.
2017
Jul 26
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Read Psalms 35:9Read more comments on Psalms 35:9View all posts by Melissa P.
Psalms 35:9
Then my soul will rejoice in the Lord
and delight in his salvation.
Melissa P.
Melissa P. from Sebec, ME said:
There are LOTS of verses in this passage to commiserate with. We have all been mistreated at the hands of others. But I am choosing to keep my focus on the Lord and His goodness. He is my strength and my salvation. In Him I find my power. Greater is He that is in me than he who is in the world. I remember the verse that says to pray for those who persecute you. God is not willing that any should perish, so I pray (and often complain about) to God for them. 💜
Lloyd S.
Lloyd S. from Trenton, ON said:
Amen, Melissa. It is sometimes hard to pray for those who are, or, seem to be against us. I think of some of the things our governments have done against us that are against what we know are not of God, and we need to pray for their spiritual eyes and ears to be opened. I think of our own government at the moment, that are bringing in legislation that is totally anti-God. It appears that God has at this poin commiseratet given you a president who desires to bring God back into play in your nation. I keep praying for an awakening for ours and wisdom and protection for yours. God bless you, Melissa.
2017
Jul 25
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Psalms 34:17
The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them;
he delivers them from all their troubles.
Melissa P.
Melissa P. from Sebec, ME said:
Wow! It was difficult to select only one verse in this psalm. There are so many promises in PS 34. I have been at the point of crying out to God. Literally bawling like a baby because my heart felt like it would burst from sorrow if I didn't. Did He hear me? Absolutely. Did He deliver me from my troubles? Yes, in His perfect timing, He did. It wasn't immediate, but it was without a doubt Him when it happened. Thank You, Lord, for Your faithfulness time and time again.
Lloyd S.
Lloyd S. from Trenton, ON said:
Amen, Melissa. I believe all or at least most of us have been there, in that place of desperation. There's a great example on Sid Roth's show this week as portrayed by Art Thomas and how he learned to deal with it. God bless. Here's the link if you haven't seen it: https://sidroth.org/television/tv-archives/art-thomas-2/?src=weeklybroadcastemail_072417
Melissa P.
Melissa P. from Sebec, ME said:
Thank you Lloyd. I will definitely do this out. I sincerely appreciate the encouragement brother.
2017
Jul 24
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Psalms 33:4
For the word of the Lord is right and true;
he is faithful in all he does.
Melissa P.
Melissa P. from Sebec, ME said:
With all of the trials I have been through, I have learned to trust the Promises of God. I study His character,and i KNOW that He can not lie. One of my favorite Promises is that He is faithful. I know this very well to be true from my life with Him; therefore, when life gets difficult, I cling to the fact that I KNOW that He is faithful.
Lloyd S.
Lloyd S. from Trenton, ON said:
Amen. He is faithful and true to His word. God bless you, Melissa.