Sunday, August 13, 2023

Take Possession of the Land

 

PAVILION ENCLOSURE - CONCRETING WORKS
August 12, 2023


" You took possession of their land, 
and I destroyed them, 
the two kings of the Amorites, before you. "
JOSHUA 24 : 8


Thus says the Lord: “I gave you a land that you had not tilled and cities which you had not built, to dwell in; you have eaten of vineyards and olive groves which you did not plant (Jos 24:13). Go outside and stand on the mountain before the Lord; the Lord will be passing by (1 Kgs 19:11). Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid” (Mt 14:27). 

A strong and heavy wind was rending the mountains and crushing rocks before the Lord—but the Lord was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake—but the Lord was not in the earthquake. After the earthquake there was fire—but the Lord was not in the fire. After the fire there was a tiny whispering sound. (1 Kgs 19:11-12)

If a man is virtuous—if he does what is right and just, if he lives by my statutes and is careful to observe my ordinances, that man is virtuous—he shall surely live, says the Lord God. (Ez 18:5,9)

Hear what God proclaims; the Lord, for He proclaims peace. Near indeed is His salvation to those who fear Him, glory dwelling in our land. The Lord Himself will give His benefits; our land shall yield its increase. (Ps 85:9-10, 23) 

Kindness and truth shall meet; justice and peace shall kiss. Truth shall spring out of the earth, and justice shall look down from heaven. Justice shall walk before Him, and prepare the way of His steps. (Ps 85:11-12,14)

Jesus said, “Not all can accept this word, but only those to whom that is granted. Some are incapable of marriage because they were born so; some, because they were made so by others; some, because they have renounced marriage for the sake of the Kingdom of heaven. Whoever can accept this ought to accept it.” (Mt. 19:11-12)

Lord Jesus, truly, You are the Son of God (Mt. 14:33). I give thanks to You my Lord, for You are good, for Your mercy endures forever; I give thanks You the God of gods, for Your mercy endures forever; I give thanks to You the Lord of lords, for Your mercy endures forever (Ps 136:1-3). 21 You made our land a heritage, for Your mercy endures forever (Ps 136:21).