Today is a beautiful day, because James clarifies heavenly wisdom, “But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere.” (James 3:17 ESV) Wisdom #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father God, you are Jehovah Hashopet, God our Judge. You are holy, righteous and just. You announce the destruction of Babylon, the satanic system, his system of religion, his system of commerce. They fall in a single hour, never to see such great wealth again. Musicians won’t play, craftsmen won’t create, millers won’t grind flour, … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom.” (James 3:13 ESV) Wisdom #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
LORD God, you are my God. With all the descriptions of Revelation 17–the harlot, the mountains, the seven kings, and the beast who is given authority for a short while to make war on the Lamb–there pops out one bright phrase of your promised hope. “They will make war on the Lamb, and the Lamb … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.” (James 1:5 ESV) Wisdom #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Father God, you are Jehovah Elnose, the God who forgave me. You are the God who sealed me with your Holy Spirit and inoculated me against the plagues of the seven bowls of wrath. I am humbly grateful to be among your household. Thank you in the name and authority of Jesus, who rent the … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time.” (Collosians 4:5 ESV) Wisdom #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Oh, Father God, the text of the final book is truly final. It gives me the sense of riding a roller coaster through time. We climb higher and higher, cog-by-cog, to the pinnacle of the first hill where the seven bowls of judgement fall on the heads of humanity and the earth crumbles beneath their … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.” (Colossians 3:16 ESV) Wisdom #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Almighty God, you are El Shaddai. Your ways are just and true. You rule the nations. Who will not revere you? Who will not glorify your holy name? The seven angels ready their appearance. One of the four living creatures prepares to distribute seven bowls of wrath. Your loving kindness delays their coming so that … Read more