Reading: Ezekiel 17
My Verse: "And all the trees of the field shall know that I am the LORD;
I bring low the high tree,
and make the high the low tree,
dry up the green tree,
and make the dry tree flourish,
I AM the LORD;
I have spoken, and I will do it" (Ezekiel 17:24).
How often I need reminding of this LORD God! Thank You for this today. You are LORD of all that is on this earth. As Your child, You have me in the palm of Your hand, to keep and guard me as I walk upon this earth. This doesn't mean I will not have pain but You will keep me through the pain, through all the scary stuff that You allow to come my way. You are a sovereign God - I need to view the world and all that occurs in it with that proper perspective.
As a sovereign God You are supreme in power and authority. You, LORD God, are above all others in character, importance and excellence! Hannah of the Old Testament and Mary in her Magnificat of the New Testament stated this truth most beautifully.
"There is none holy like the LORD;
there is none besides you;
there is no rock like our God. . .
The LORD makes poor and makes rich;
He brings low and He exalts.
He raises up the poor from the dust;
He lifts the needy from the ash heap
to make them sit with princes
and inherit a seat of honor.
For the pillars of the earth are the LORD's,
and on them He has set the world (1 Samuel 2:2 - 8).
"My soul magnifies the LORD,
and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
for He has looked on the humble estate of His servant.
For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed;
for He who is mighty has done great things for me,
and holy is His name.
And his mercy is for those who fear Him
from generation to generation.
He has shown strength with His arm;
He has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts;
He has brought down the mighty from their thrones
and exalted those of humble estate;
He has filled the hungry with good things,
and the rich He has sent away empty.
He has helped His servant Israel,
in remembrance of His mercy,
as He spoke to our father,
to Abraham and to his offspring forever" (Luke 1:46-55).
Thank You, LORD God for these two amazing women, women who were beautiful and magnificent because they took to heart and lived the truth that You are!
These last few days we have been blanketed with snow and it is so beautiful! Especially when the sun comes out and makes it glisten and sparkle. Nothing compares to this. We as humans are totally incapable of even coming close to bringing such beauty to life. And it is ephemeral - brief but spectacular! I love it. It helps me to bring things back into proper perspective.
Ditat Deus - God Enriches!
My Verse: "And all the trees of the field shall know that I am the LORD;
I bring low the high tree,
and make the high the low tree,
dry up the green tree,
and make the dry tree flourish,
I AM the LORD;
I have spoken, and I will do it" (Ezekiel 17:24).
How often I need reminding of this LORD God! Thank You for this today. You are LORD of all that is on this earth. As Your child, You have me in the palm of Your hand, to keep and guard me as I walk upon this earth. This doesn't mean I will not have pain but You will keep me through the pain, through all the scary stuff that You allow to come my way. You are a sovereign God - I need to view the world and all that occurs in it with that proper perspective.
As a sovereign God You are supreme in power and authority. You, LORD God, are above all others in character, importance and excellence! Hannah of the Old Testament and Mary in her Magnificat of the New Testament stated this truth most beautifully.
"There is none holy like the LORD;
there is none besides you;
there is no rock like our God. . .
The LORD makes poor and makes rich;
He brings low and He exalts.
He raises up the poor from the dust;
He lifts the needy from the ash heap
to make them sit with princes
and inherit a seat of honor.
For the pillars of the earth are the LORD's,
and on them He has set the world (1 Samuel 2:2 - 8).
"My soul magnifies the LORD,
and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
for He has looked on the humble estate of His servant.
For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed;
for He who is mighty has done great things for me,
and holy is His name.
And his mercy is for those who fear Him
from generation to generation.
He has shown strength with His arm;
He has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts;
He has brought down the mighty from their thrones
and exalted those of humble estate;
He has filled the hungry with good things,
and the rich He has sent away empty.
He has helped His servant Israel,
in remembrance of His mercy,
as He spoke to our father,
to Abraham and to his offspring forever" (Luke 1:46-55).
Thank You, LORD God for these two amazing women, women who were beautiful and magnificent because they took to heart and lived the truth that You are!
These last few days we have been blanketed with snow and it is so beautiful! Especially when the sun comes out and makes it glisten and sparkle. Nothing compares to this. We as humans are totally incapable of even coming close to bringing such beauty to life. And it is ephemeral - brief but spectacular! I love it. It helps me to bring things back into proper perspective.
Ditat Deus - God Enriches!
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