“How precious also are Your thoughts to me, O God! How vast is the sum of them!” (NASB)
STRONGS HEBREW/GREEK ORIGINS
“How precious (yaqar: prized, esteemed, costly, valuable) also are Your thoughts (rea`: purposes) to me, O God! How vast (`atsam: increased, mighty, strong, numerous) is the sum of them!”
SUMMARY
How esteemed and prized also are Your purposes to me, O God! How mighty and numerous is the sum of them!
MEDITATION
Do you value the thoughts and purposes of God as you would your most prized possessions? Are His ways and plans for your life of utmost importance? We must understand that His ways, His thoughts for us are innumerable. He formed and fashioned each of our days before time even began. Today, strive to hear and know the thoughts of the Father. Know what He is saying and what He is doing in this hour. See the immeasurable value in His thoughts and purposes.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Monday, April 6, 2009
Romans 5:6
“For while we were still helpless, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly.” (NASB)
STRONGS HEBREW/GREEK ORIGINS
“For while we were still helpless (asthenes: without strength, weak, sick, impotent, feeble), at the right time Christ died for the ungodly (asebes: destitute of reverential awe towards God, condemning God, impious).”
SUMMARY
For while we were still sick, weak and feeble, at the right time Christ died for those who did not revere, but instead condemned God.
MEDITATION
Praise be to God for His timing is perfect. He sent The Christ as Jesus, God made flesh when we were all helpless and unable to even know of such a plan. Today, when you look around and see the ungodly ones that abound, remember that you too were once in their shoes in defiance of God and His great plan of redemption. None are too far that He cannot save. I will forever live in gratitude that He drew me unto Himself and opened my eyes to see. LORD, I thank You today for rescuing me in the midst of my weakness and despair.
STRONGS HEBREW/GREEK ORIGINS
“For while we were still helpless (asthenes: without strength, weak, sick, impotent, feeble), at the right time Christ died for the ungodly (asebes: destitute of reverential awe towards God, condemning God, impious).”
SUMMARY
For while we were still sick, weak and feeble, at the right time Christ died for those who did not revere, but instead condemned God.
MEDITATION
Praise be to God for His timing is perfect. He sent The Christ as Jesus, God made flesh when we were all helpless and unable to even know of such a plan. Today, when you look around and see the ungodly ones that abound, remember that you too were once in their shoes in defiance of God and His great plan of redemption. None are too far that He cannot save. I will forever live in gratitude that He drew me unto Himself and opened my eyes to see. LORD, I thank You today for rescuing me in the midst of my weakness and despair.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Mark 10:15
“Truly I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child will not enter it at all.” (NASB)
STRONGS HEBREW/GREEK ORIGINS
“Truly I say to you, whoever does not receive (dechomai: take, accept, take up, take hold of, receive favourably, give ear to, embrace, make one's own, approve, not to reject, take upon one's self) the kingdom (basileia: royal power, kingship, dominion, rule) of God like a child will not enter (eiserchomai: go in, enter into) it at all.”
SUMMARY
Whoever doesn’t accept and embrace the kingship and dominion of God like a child will not enter into it at all.
MEDITATION
On a day when adults all across this world put on suits and dresses and act solemn and "holy", I encourage you to unwind a bit. Sometimes we must lay down our intellect, formulas and regurgitated ways to approach the Father. It's OK to worship the LORD in freedom. There is a world of difference between childish and child-like. Joyfully worship Him! Dare to imagine and see, as a child, heaven coming down to earth today. Believe my friend that the Kingdom is here!
STRONGS HEBREW/GREEK ORIGINS
“Truly I say to you, whoever does not receive (dechomai: take, accept, take up, take hold of, receive favourably, give ear to, embrace, make one's own, approve, not to reject, take upon one's self) the kingdom (basileia: royal power, kingship, dominion, rule) of God like a child will not enter (eiserchomai: go in, enter into) it at all.”
SUMMARY
Whoever doesn’t accept and embrace the kingship and dominion of God like a child will not enter into it at all.
MEDITATION
On a day when adults all across this world put on suits and dresses and act solemn and "holy", I encourage you to unwind a bit. Sometimes we must lay down our intellect, formulas and regurgitated ways to approach the Father. It's OK to worship the LORD in freedom. There is a world of difference between childish and child-like. Joyfully worship Him! Dare to imagine and see, as a child, heaven coming down to earth today. Believe my friend that the Kingdom is here!
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Romans 8:2
“For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death.” (NASB)
STRONGS HEBREW/GREEK ORIGINS
“For the law (nomos: established rule, custom, command) of the Spirit of life (zoe: vitality, fullness of life,) in Christ Jesus has set you free (eleutheroo: delivered, set at liberty) from the law of sin (hamartia: offense, err, violation of God's law) and of death (thanatos: separation of the soul and the body by which the life on earth is ended, the implied idea of future misery in hell, the power of death, the misery of the soul arising from sin, comprising all the miseries arising from sin as well physical death as the loss of a life consecrated to God and blessed in him on earth).”
SUMMARY
For the established rule and command of the Spirit of vitality and fullness of life, in Christ Jesus, has set you free and delivered you from the rule of sin and offense against God and of death, which separates you from Him, both now and eternally.
MEDITATION
What a powerful verse! I am no longer living in the law and rule of sin and separation. In this place sin is not my primary focus or concern, it is walking according to the Spirit. In Christ, I have been taken from separation from God to being seated with Him in heavenly places. So many Christians do not know that if they are biblically born from above, they no longer have to be slaves to the old man and his rebellious ways for such a man is a new creation in Christ. Today, may we leave behind the law of sin and death and embrace the law of the Spirit of the fullness of life and vitality offered to us in Christ Jesus!
STRONGS HEBREW/GREEK ORIGINS
“For the law (nomos: established rule, custom, command) of the Spirit of life (zoe: vitality, fullness of life,) in Christ Jesus has set you free (eleutheroo: delivered, set at liberty) from the law of sin (hamartia: offense, err, violation of God's law) and of death (thanatos: separation of the soul and the body by which the life on earth is ended, the implied idea of future misery in hell, the power of death, the misery of the soul arising from sin, comprising all the miseries arising from sin as well physical death as the loss of a life consecrated to God and blessed in him on earth).”
SUMMARY
For the established rule and command of the Spirit of vitality and fullness of life, in Christ Jesus, has set you free and delivered you from the rule of sin and offense against God and of death, which separates you from Him, both now and eternally.
MEDITATION
What a powerful verse! I am no longer living in the law and rule of sin and separation. In this place sin is not my primary focus or concern, it is walking according to the Spirit. In Christ, I have been taken from separation from God to being seated with Him in heavenly places. So many Christians do not know that if they are biblically born from above, they no longer have to be slaves to the old man and his rebellious ways for such a man is a new creation in Christ. Today, may we leave behind the law of sin and death and embrace the law of the Spirit of the fullness of life and vitality offered to us in Christ Jesus!
Friday, April 3, 2009
Psalm 92:1
“It is good to give thanks to the LORD and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High.” (NASB)
STRONGS HEBREW/GREEK ORIGINS
“It is good (towb: better, well, goodness, best, merry, fair, precious, beautiful, pleasant, excellent) to give thanks (yadah: confess, make confession, laud, praise) to the LORD and to sing praises (zamar: sing psalms, sing forth, make music) to Your name (shem: renown, fame, reputation, glory), O Most High.”
SUMMARY
It is precious, beautiful, pleasant and excellent to give thanks to the LORD, to sing and make music to Your renown and glory, O Most High.
MEDITATION
What is more beautiful and excellent than singing songs of praise to our Creator? He is worthy and due of all of my praise! I laud my wife for loving me, my friends for good things they’ve accomplished, people I do business with for their patronage… what do I offer up to my LORD? It should not even be comparable! Today, offer up a sacrifice of praise! Open up your mouth and declare His goodness with great exuberance for He alone is worthy of such confession.
STRONGS HEBREW/GREEK ORIGINS
“It is good (towb: better, well, goodness, best, merry, fair, precious, beautiful, pleasant, excellent) to give thanks (yadah: confess, make confession, laud, praise) to the LORD and to sing praises (zamar: sing psalms, sing forth, make music) to Your name (shem: renown, fame, reputation, glory), O Most High.”
SUMMARY
It is precious, beautiful, pleasant and excellent to give thanks to the LORD, to sing and make music to Your renown and glory, O Most High.
MEDITATION
What is more beautiful and excellent than singing songs of praise to our Creator? He is worthy and due of all of my praise! I laud my wife for loving me, my friends for good things they’ve accomplished, people I do business with for their patronage… what do I offer up to my LORD? It should not even be comparable! Today, offer up a sacrifice of praise! Open up your mouth and declare His goodness with great exuberance for He alone is worthy of such confession.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Romans 8:37
“But in all these things we overwhelmingly conquer through Him who loved us.” (NASB)
STRONGS HEBREW/GREEK ORIGINS
“But in all these things we overwhelmingly conquer (hupernikao: be more than conqueror, to gain a surpassing victory) through (dia: by; the ground or reason by which something done) Him who loved (agapao: beloved, to welcome, to entertain, to be fond of, to love dearly) us.”
SUMMARY
But in all these things we have overwhelming, surpassing victory because of Him who loved us dearly.
MEDITATION
It doesn't take very much effort to see the accelerated downturn of the world right now. Many that I hear from are very frightened and unsure about how they will stand when things continue to worsen. This is why I always lean on The Word, for It is my Guide. It is imperative that we know who we are, Whose we are and that we are overcomers through Christ. Victory is assured for those who are in Him. Not escape, but victory, for one cannot stand in victory if the battle is not first present. Today, make every effort to be found in Him and be an overwhelming conqueror!
STRONGS HEBREW/GREEK ORIGINS
“But in all these things we overwhelmingly conquer (hupernikao: be more than conqueror, to gain a surpassing victory) through (dia: by; the ground or reason by which something done) Him who loved (agapao: beloved, to welcome, to entertain, to be fond of, to love dearly) us.”
SUMMARY
But in all these things we have overwhelming, surpassing victory because of Him who loved us dearly.
MEDITATION
It doesn't take very much effort to see the accelerated downturn of the world right now. Many that I hear from are very frightened and unsure about how they will stand when things continue to worsen. This is why I always lean on The Word, for It is my Guide. It is imperative that we know who we are, Whose we are and that we are overcomers through Christ. Victory is assured for those who are in Him. Not escape, but victory, for one cannot stand in victory if the battle is not first present. Today, make every effort to be found in Him and be an overwhelming conqueror!
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
1 Timothy 6:8
”If we have food and covering, with these we shall be content.” (NASB)
STRONGS HEBREW/GREEK ORIGINS
”If we have food (diatrophe: sustenance) and covering (skepasma: raiment, clothing), with these we shall be content (arkeo: to be enough, suffice, content, to be strong, satisfied).”
SUMMARY
If we have food to sustain us and clothing to cover us, with these shall we be content and satisfied.
MEDITATION
In a world where the more you have seemingly defines your success, may we turn to The Word. Although I do not believe we are to be poor and without, I’m assured that we are not to seek after the unnecessary luxuries of this world. It is more important to possess eternal things that cannot be purchased than earthly collections that will pass away. Today, I praise the LORD that I have a roof over my head and food in my pantry. I thank Him for giving me more than I would ever need. We are truly a blessed people.
STRONGS HEBREW/GREEK ORIGINS
”If we have food (diatrophe: sustenance) and covering (skepasma: raiment, clothing), with these we shall be content (arkeo: to be enough, suffice, content, to be strong, satisfied).”
SUMMARY
If we have food to sustain us and clothing to cover us, with these shall we be content and satisfied.
MEDITATION
In a world where the more you have seemingly defines your success, may we turn to The Word. Although I do not believe we are to be poor and without, I’m assured that we are not to seek after the unnecessary luxuries of this world. It is more important to possess eternal things that cannot be purchased than earthly collections that will pass away. Today, I praise the LORD that I have a roof over my head and food in my pantry. I thank Him for giving me more than I would ever need. We are truly a blessed people.
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