I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing. John15:5For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11
I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing. John15:5For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11
Today’s readings have a lot to sing about! But first, there is a Psalm where the author is comparing themselves with other, and feeling as if God is absent.
We finish with one of Solomon’s Proverbs that is written in a poetic style of this vs that, either/or, and sometimes the second part confirms the first. These are easy to pick out and to memorize as little nuggets of truth to hold onto.
Ps 10:1-2Lord,[a][b] why do You stand so far away? Why do You hide in times of trouble? 2 In arrogance the wicked relentlessly pursue the afflicted; let them be caught in the schemes they have devised.
8 I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart.
9 I have preached righteousness in the great congregation: lo, I have not refrained my lips, O Lord, thou knowest.
6 Sacrifice and offering thou didst not desire; mine ears hast thou opened: burnt offering and sin offering hast thou not required.
Psalm 130:3-4 (NIV)If you, Lord, kept a record of sins, Lord, who could stand? 4 But with you there is forgiveness, so that we can, with reverence, serve you.
Ps 40:10– Declare God’s righteousness – Witness to His great love
Let all who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; let those who love Your salvation continually say, “The Lord is great!” 17 I am afflicted and needy; the Lord thinks of me. You are my helper and my deliverer; my God, do not delay.
The tongue of the righteous is pure silver; the heart of the wicked is of little value. 21 the lips of the righteous feed many, but fools die for lack of sense.
Pr 10:22(KJV)22 The blessing of the Lord, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.
Pr 10:31-32 The mouth of the righteous produces wisdom, but a perverse tongue with be cut out. 32 The lips of the righteous know what is appropriate but the mouth of the wicked, only what is perverse.
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