righteousness

How does one know if they are being punished by God, or... if it is an attack from the enemy? I've never experienced so much all at once going on and I'm in a very vulnerable place, I cry out to God and I'm not sure if abba is hearing me. I really need brothers and sisters who've been through...

This is to me is one of the most powerful reflections of one who has an understanding of our condition, but knowledge in who to present our plea to and why. Doing so by presenting our supplications to God not because of any righteousness on our part, but HIS GREAT MERCIES!!! Amazingly so, we...

Jehovah-Tsidkenu - Jehovah is Righteous (Jeremiah 23:5-6) Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth. In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell...

“Awake to Righteousness, and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of God: I speak this to your shame”—1Corinthians 15:34 The above scripture calls us to awaken to righteousness. That is, we should be righteousness conscious. As it is the ultimate cure to sin. This clarion call is so...

Psalm 96 O sing unto the LORD a new song: sing unto the LORD, all the earth. Sing unto the LORD, bless His name; shew forth His salvation from day to day. Declare His glory among the heathen, His wonders among all people. For the LORD is great, and greatly to be praised: He is to be feared...

Itching Ears 2 Timothy 4:1-4 ESV I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. For...

Our Earthly Tent 2 Corinthians 5:1-5 ESV For we know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. For in this tent we groan, longing to put on our heavenly dwelling, if indeed by putting it on we may...

Thursday, October 26, 2017, 6:11 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Broken and Contrite.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 2 Timothy 3 (NASB). Difficult Times (vv. 1-9) But realize this, that in the last days difficult times will come. For men will be lovers of self, lovers...

Tuesday, October 24, 2017, 1:13 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Have Thine Own Way, Lord.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Proverbs 9 (Quoting select vv. ESV). Wisdom Calls (vv. 1-6) Wisdom has built her house; she has hewn her seven pillars. She has slaughtered her...

Sunday, October 22, 2017, 6:22 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “To Be Like Him.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Proverbs 15 (quoting select vv. NASB). Good and Evil 3 The eyes of the Lord are in every place, Watching the evil and the good. 8 The sacrifice of the wicked...

Monday, October 16, 2017, 10:13 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Trust Him.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 19 (Select vv. ESV). God’s Word (vv. 7-11) The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the...

Sunday, October 15, 2017, 7:15 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Near the Cross.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 82 (Select vv. ESV). Showing Partiality (vv. 1-2) God has taken his place in the divine council; in the midst of the gods he holds judgment: “How...

Friday, October 6, 2017, 6:27 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Our God.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 26 (Select vv. ESV). A Strong City (vv. 1-2) In that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah: “We have a strong city; he sets up salvation as...

Thursday, September 28, 2017, 10:13 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “The Peace of Christ.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Colossians 3:1-17 (NASB). Things Above (vv. 1-4) Therefore if you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is...

Sunday, September 3, 2017, 4:13 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Oh, To Be Like Thee, Blessed Redeemer.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 48 (Select vv. NASB). Not in Truth (vv. 1, 4, & 8) “Hear this, O house of Jacob, who are named Israel And who came forth from...

Sunday, August 27, 2017, 4:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Bless This House.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 26 (Select vv. ESV). In Perfect Peace (vv. 1-6) In that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah: “We have a strong city; he sets up...

Friday, August 4, 2017, 1:27 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “In Faithfulness He Leads Me.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 96 (NASB). Good Tidings (vv. 1-6) Sing to the Lord a new song; Sing to the Lord, all the earth. Sing to the Lord, bless His name; Proclaim...

Tuesday, August 1, 2017, 3:17 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Praise Be Told!” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read various scriptures (in the NASB) on the subject of God’s righteousness. Righteousness - divine approval; God's judicial approval; “refers to what is deemed...

Tuesday, July 25, 2017, 9:30 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Seek the Lord.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read various scriptures (in the NASB) on the subject of spiritual hunger and thirst. For Righteousness (Matt. 5:6) “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for...

Monday, July 24, 2017, 7:23 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Unless You Are Born Again.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Romans 6 (ESV). Newness of Life (vv. 1-11) What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? By no means! How can we who died...