Our Daily Bread, Scripture Devotion

[Roisin-Teagan]

"But do not let immorality or any impurity or greed even be named among you, as is proper among saints; and there must be no filthiness and silly talk, or coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks." (Ephesians 5:3,4; NASB)

Peace,
Roisin

[Roisin-Teagan]

I think I posted this scripture earlier, but it bares repeating...

"For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts. Just as the rain comes down, and the snow from heaven, and returns not but waters the earth, and makes it to bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater: So shall my word be that goes forth out of my mouth: it shall not return to me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing where I send it." (Isaiah 55:8-11; KJV)

Peace,
Roisin

[Roisin-Teagan]

Beauty for Ashes

"Some sat in darkness and in the shadow of death, being bound in affiction and in irons, because they had rebelled against the words of God and spurned the counsel of the Most High." (Psalm 107: 10-11; NIV).

But God provided a way out...

" The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to preach the Gospel of good tidings to the meek, the poor, and afflicted. He has sent me to bind up and heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and the opening of the prison and the eyes to those who are bound, to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord...To grant to those who mourn to give them an ornament or garland of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, the garment of praise instead of a heavy burdened, and failing spirit.. (Isaiah 61:1-3)

Peace,
Roisin

[Roisin-Teagan]

"A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity" (Proverbs 17:17; KJV).

"A man that has friends must show himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticks closer than a brother (Proverbs 18:24; KJV).

I just wanted to post these scriptures, because I'm thanking God for all the true friends he has brought in my life. These are two great scriptures to meditate on.

Have a blessed day!
Roisin

[Roisin-Teagan]

I want to post this passage from the Bible that I think we as Chrisitans have taken for granted or we have allowed ourselves to become too familar.

Jesus said, "After this manner therefore pray you: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen." (Matthew 6:9-13; KJV)

I challenge all to go and read the whole of chapter 6 of Matthew to understand the context of the prayer pattern Jesus told us to follow. I tried to really mediate on what each line means and it gave me a greater appreciation of the "Our Father" Prayer.

Have a blessed day!
Roisin

[Roisin-Teagan]

"Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also; knowing that tributlation works patience; And patience, experience; and experience, hope: And hope makes us not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Spirit which is given to us" (Romans 5:1-5; KJV).

Peace and blessings,
Roisin

[aklassie]

BLESSED Is he whose transgression is forgive,
whoes sin is covered.
Blessed is the man unto whom the LORD, imputeth not
iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no guile.
Psalms 32:1&2 (KJV)


For I know that my redeemer liveth,
and that he shall stand at the latter day
upon the earth:
And though after my skin worms
destroy this body, yet in my flesh
shall I see God.
Job 19:25-27 (JKV)

[Roisin-Teagan]

Psalm 139 is probably my favorite Psalm. It is way too long to post the whole thing, but I'll type a good portion of it. When you have a chance go and read it for yourselves.

"O Lord, Thou hast searched me and known me. Thou dost know when I sit down and when I rise up; Thou dost understand my thoughts from afar. Thou dost scrutinize my path and my lying down, And art intimately acquainted with all my ways. Even before there is a word on my tongue, Behold, O Lord, Thou dost know it all. Thou hast enclosed me behind and before, And laid Thy hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; It is too high, I cannot attain to it. Where can I go from Thy Spirit? Or where can I flee from Thy presence? If I ascend to heaven, Thou are there; If I make my bed in Sheol, behold, Thou art there. If I take the wings of the dawn, If I dwell in the remotest part of the sea, Even there Thy hand will lead me, And Thy right hand will lay hold of me. If I say, "Surely the darkness will overwhelm me, And the light around me will be night," Even the darkness is not dark to Thee, And the night is as bright as the day. Darkness and light are alike to Thee. For Thou didst form my inward parts; Thou didst weave me in my mother's womb. I will give thanks to Thee, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Wonderful are Thy works, And my soul knows it very well," (Psalm 139:1-14; NASB).

Have a blessed night and day!!!

[MDF3530]

I get a daily Scripture reading from Beliefnet.com. Here is the one I got today. It is one of my favorites...

Ecclesiastes 9:11-18

Again I saw that under the sun the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, nor bread to the wise, nor riches to the intelligent, nor favor to the men of skill; but time and chance happen to them all.

For man does not know his time. Like fish which are taken in an evil net, and like birds which are caught in a snare, so the sons of men are snared at an evil time, when it suddenly falls upon them.

I have also seen this example of wisdom under the sun, and it seemed great to me. There was a little city with few men in it; and a great king came against it and besieged it, building great siegeworks against it. But there was found in it a poor wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city. Yet no one remembered that poor man.

But I say that wisdom is better than might, though the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heeded. The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the shouting of a ruler among fools. Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner destroys much good.

[Roisin-Teagan]

"The Beatitudes"

And turning His gaze on His disciples, He began to say,
"Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.
Blessed are you who hunger now, for you shall be satisfied.
Blessed are you who weep now, for you shall laugh.
Blessed are you when men hate you and ostracize you, and cast insults at you, and spurn your name as evil, for the sake of the Son of Man. Be glad in that day, and leap for joy, for behold, your reward is great in heaven; for in the same way their fathers used to treat the prophets.
But woe to you who are rich, for yu are receiveing you comfort in full.
Woe to you who are wellfed now, for you shall be hungry.
Woe to you who laugh now, for you shall mourn and weep.
Woe to you when all men speak well of you, for in the same way their fathers used to treat the prophets.
But I say to you who hear, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.
Whoever hits you on the cheek, offer him the other also; and whoever takes away your coat, do not withhold your shirt from him either.
Give to everyone who asks of you, and whoever takes away what is yours, do not demand it back.
And just as you want people to treat you, treat them in the same way."(St. Luke 6:20-31; NASB)


There is more I could have written, but you could go and read it for yourselves (which I hope you do). The words of Christ are so powerful, living and timely.

Have a blessed day!
Roisin

[Kamchak]

Title: Those Who Wait
Author: Woodrow Kroll
Source: Lessons on Living from Isaiah


Isaiah 40:31
Those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.
Those Who Wait
People in the United States hate to wait. Some define a split second as the time between the traffic light turning green and the person behind you blowing his horn. Fast-food chains have sprung up everywhere because many people don't want to go to restaurants where they have to wait for their food. Grocery stores have express lanes so that those with only a few items will not have to wait long. Patience is certainly a dying virtue in our culture.
God knew that Israel would have to wait a long time for fulfillment of the many promises He gave through the prophet Isaiah. Nearly 150 years would pass before "Cyrus . . . My shepherd" would restore the people from captivity (44:28). It would be more than 700 years before the "people who walked in darkness" would see the light of the Gospel (9:2). And many promises have yet to be fulfilled (11:6-9; 35:1-10).
We may not like to wait, but God attaches a promise to waiting. In patiently trusting Him, He assures us, we will find a new strength. When the right time comes, we will have wings like eagles and supernatural endurance.
Many Christians wear themselves out because they are running ahead of God rather than waiting for His perfect time. If you're prone to do this, let God not only have His will in your life, but also let Him accomplish that will in His time. Use the waiting time as an opportunity to renew your strength and prepare for what lies ahead. Waiting doesn't have to be a drag; it can be a surge.
It's better to be renewed by waiting than ruined by rushing.

[Roisin-Teagan]

"Search me, O God, and know my heart; Try me know my anxious thoughts; And see if there be any hurtful way in me, And lead me in the everlasting way" (Psalm 139:23-24; NASB).

[Roisin-Teagan]

"I want to know Christ and the power that raised him from the dead. I want to share in his sufferings and become like him in his death" (Philippians 3:10; an Epistle of St. Paul).

This scripture passage is so deep...try and mediate on it throughout the night and the next day.

Slán,
Róisín