The Psalmist declared that possessing God’s commands and living by them was of greater value than to own much fine gold. He helps us adjust the value system by which we live. Too often we place our security upon the wealth we have accumulated rather than building our lives upon Christ”s teachings.

Matthew quoted Jesus as saying that a wise man builds his life upon God’s commands which will weather any storm and survive any earthquake.

My retirement security picture is solid not because I have a few dollars invested or  because of Social Security … It’s because I have established my life and future upon a life that honors God and lives by His Word.

READ/LISTEN: Psalms 18-21

David had enemies. He went from being a mighty warrior in his youth to being a trusting priest/king before the Lord. As a young man he would attack his enemies with material weapons. As a mature Godly leader, he deferred judgement to the Lord and waited for Him to act.

This is meekness. David, as did Moses, knew that God sees all and will vindicate those who trust in Him.

We have a choice … take up our own defense against our enemies, or abide in God’s commands and wait for Him to be our defender. When we allow God to rise up in judgment, all will see Who is in control. Meanwhile, we praise Him and trust.

READ/LISTEN: Ps. 8-17

As we take another trip through the Psalms, we find David’s plea to the Lord to vindicate him before his enemies. His open cry is for God to make known His Righteous Judgement before all.

God’s court is the HIGHEST! Only He knows the absolute truth about men and their deeds.

As the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee decides upon the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh soon, we are reminded that only God can ultimately rule in the affairs of men. As we cast ourselves upon His mercy, we can confidently await the verdict. No enemy  can deter His will.

READ/LISTEN: Psalms 1-7

Upon reading (or hearing) the last chapters of the book of Revelation, one rejoices greatly that they are washed in Christ’s blood and clad in a spotless, white garment and will experience the wonders and rewards of being a part of Christ’s Body. Conversely, the penalty of rejecting Christ is gruesome … being cast into the lake of fire and brimstone to suffer and burn there for eternity.

General William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army, was motivated to reach out for the souls of men when gripped with the vision of men perishing in this lake of torment. It occurs to me that believers should read it more often to maintain a greater sense of vigilance and evangelism while we still have time.

READ/LISTEN: Rev. 20-22 (Sorry I omitted chapter 16)

Revelation describes a city of prominence who will be painfully judged and destroyed by God. Some have said it was Rome. Some say the United States. David Wilkerson thought it was New York.

Regardless, the elements of her demise can be found nearly anywhere. God knows who she is and is fully capable of unfolding and executing His Plan for the end times. What are we to do? We trust Him. We make His Kingdom more important than ours. We reach as many as we can with Christ’s love and share the Gospel with whomever we can. We pray. We get our houses in order. We draw closer to the Lord rather than seek the wealth and successes this life tempts us with.

Maranatha!

READ/LISTEN: Rev. 17-19

On multiple occasions in Revelation amidst the terror and calamity that happens in the end times, Christians are admonished to display patient endurance and faithfulness. Although there will be frightening events transpiring everywhere, God promises a glorious outcome for His Saints that will be more than worth their perseverance.

Much like the consistent exercise the body requires to keep fit and strong, God’s worshipers must keep spiritually fit by regular Bible reading, prayer, and fellowship with other believers. The writer of Hebrews encourages more frequent fellowship with the saints when end time events are transpiring. God’s Church is glorious like a garment without spot or wrinkle. [Eph. 5:27]

READ/LISTEN: Rev. 13-15

John declared that those who love the Lamb of God “Overcame [Lucifer] by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.”

Our culture promotes the love of life. We are all about creature comforts and a quality standard of living. Even as Christians, we tend to pursue the blessings in this world rather than the one to come.

A fresh look at the eternal timeline tells us that the life to come with God in Heaven FAR eclipses this life with the best it can offer. Why would we therefore want to jeopardize our heavenly reward by putting our focus on the fleeting pleasures of this life’s allure?

The last time I looked our streets are paved with asphalt, not gold.

READ/LISTEN: Rev. 10-12

John the Revelator saw the prayers of the saints wafting up to God’s throne and they appeared as incense. David possessed the same understanding when he said, “May my prayer come to you like the sweet smell of incense. When I lift up my hands in prayer, may it be like the evening sacrifice.” [Ps. 141:2]

The more we pray, the more we give God to work with. May we take the challenge to fill the throne room of Heaven with the aroma of our prayers. When we do our part, God will SURELY do His.

READ/LISTEN: Rev. 7-9

John saw Jesus, the Lamb of God, seated upon the throne of Heaven. Spirits, saints, and martyrs were there, but one thing was clear … the Lamb was over all.

When you read about the strange spirits God unleashed in the earth to give men license to do horrible things, its easier to understand the spiritual conflict we hear about in the daily news. It all boils down to each person’s relationship with the Lamb. Blood washed Christians just have a completely different orientation to everything.  People are either with the Lamb or against Him.

READ/LISTEN: Rev. 4-6

In the Revelation of Jesus Christ, John heard Jesus say that He has control of death and hell because He holds their keys. It is appointed unto men to die once and then go on to judgement. Christ is in control of death and those who are already dead.

Why so many people won’t trust Christ and turn their life over to Him is a mystery. He conquered death and hell and led the captives with Him. We are wise to live IN CHRIST for the rest of our earthly lives. He controls our destiny, not us.

PRAYER: Lord, I continue to place my life in Your capable hands. Reveal Yourself to those who resist You and draw them by Your Spirit to become members of Your great family. 

READ/LISTEN: Revelation 1-3