All of us like to have stability. We want to see a tree that is planted by the streams of water to be sturdy and firm despite heavy rain or thunderstorm. We want to see that the tree yields its fruit in season and the leaf does not wither. This is exactly the picture given by the psalmist in Psalm 1 of the Bible. What is the secret? In Psalm 1:2,3, it says to take delight in the Word of God and meditates on His law day and night and the promise is whatever we do shall prosper. Why not start the year by starting to read His Word at least a chapter a day? Be like the Apostle Peter, to take the 1st step out of the boat to walk on the water. Even though subsequently he was afraid, Jesus IMMEDIATELY reached out His hand and took hold of him. Read Matthew 14:28-33.
Day 187 - Have Fear of God Read: Psalm 145; Proverbs 6:28-31; Revelation 6; 2 Samuel 15-16 2 Samuel 15 & 16 15:13 A messenger came and told David, “The hearts of the people of Israel are with Absalom.”14 Then David said to all his officials who were with him in Jerusalem, “Come! We must flee, or none of us will escape from Absalom. We must leave immediately, or he will move quickly to overtake us and bring ruin on us and put the city to the sword.” To me, as a parent, it is so sad to note that King David got to run for his life from his own son, Absalom. His own son schemed for 40 years (15:7) to topple his own father - could you believe that? This is our Bible - it will not hide - all the successes and failures of God's people are truthfully reported. Why did King David suffer this? It started with his own sin of adultery with Bathsheba (11:3) Even though God had forgiven him when he sincerely repented by recognising that he sinned against the Lord (12:13), King David nee...
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