We Have A Just Judge

19th Sunday after Pentecost; Luke 18:1-8 KJV; Human judges are sometimes unjust and do not deal fairly with victims; but, we have a God who judges with justice and will save his children.

A Thousand Shall Fall

PSALM 91:1-12 KJV

He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.

Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.

He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.

Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day;

Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.

A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee.

Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.

Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation;

There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.

For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.

They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.

A word of comfort and of warning can be found in Psalm 91. Comfort comes to those who trust in the Lord for protection. A great fall will come to the wicked who terrorize others. 

Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the Lord, mercy shall compass him about. (Psalm 32:10)

Be careful that you do not fall with the wicked; but, find rest with the comforted. Trust in the Lord for He is our only true refuge and fortress.

God's Peace - Pr. J.

Pray Without Ceasing

Pray without ceasing. (1 Thess 5:17 KJV)

Today we observe the National Day of Prayer. This day is but a reminder that we ought to pray, not just today; but, everyday. Whenever we find reason to rejoice, pray giving thanks to the Lord. When we grieve, pray for the comfort and peace that only God can give. When we are lost, pray that God would guide us back to the light.

God indeed answers our prayers when we pray according to his will. We may not always appreciate his answer. But, he does answer and it is according to his will for our good that he answers. 

So, not just on this National Day of Prayer; but, every day, we are to pray without ceasing whether it be prayers of sorrow or joy. No matter what the occasion; no matter what you are going through, good or bad, keep the conversation going with the God who loves you and cares for you and is with you always.

God's Peace - Pr. J