Archive for May 2024

Pro. 9:10-12 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.  For by me your days will be multiplied, and years of life will be added to you.  If you are wise, you are wise for yourself, and if you scoff, you will bear it…

Pro. 17:12 Let a man meet a bear robbed of her cubs, rather than a fool in his folly. The metaphor of a mother bear fearlessly protecting her cubs is a commonly used one.  It paints a picture of an animal who is big, strong, wild, and angry.  She will do whatever it takes to…

Psa. 22:29-31 All the rich of the earth will feast and worship; all who go down to the dust will kneel before him— those who cannot keep themselves alive. Posterity will serve him; future generations will be told about the Lord. They will proclaim his righteousness, declaring to a people yet unborn: He has done…

Psa. 22:27-28 All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the Lord, and all the families of the nations will bow down before him, for dominion belongs to the Lord and he rules over the nations. When he first arrived at that office, he addressed everyone formally.  Eventually, his colleagues and bosses…

Psa. 22:25-26 From you comes the theme of my praise in the great assembly; before those who fear you I will fulfill my vows. The poor will eat and be satisfied; those who seek the Lord will praise him— may your hearts live forever! The faithfulness of God can be a focus of many prayers. …