Author: bidcstark

“Haggai then said, That is the condition of this people, that is the condition of this nation before me, says Adonai, and that is the condition of everything their hands produce; so that anything they offer there is unclean.”
Haggai 2:14 CJB

Heed the warning the LORD is giving here, don’t be contaminated by the world! Don’t be living and partaking of worldliness on one day then try to be godly on the next!

“Those with clean hands and pure hearts, who don’t make vanities the purpose of their lives or swear oaths just to deceive.”
Psalm 24:4 CJB

The LORD can and does give us clean hands and purifies our hearts to do, what is right! It is we who need to be careful of allowing corruption in! Even when we do the LORD will put up obstacles, stop us and redirect us!

“I struck you with blasting winds, mildew and hail on everything your hands produced; but you still wouldn’t return to me, says Adonai.”
Haggai 2:17 CJB

Today, if you feel like things in life aren’t going well or your dragging a bit, maybe look to see if there are some things that need to be removed from your lifestyle that are unclean! Remember the LORD wants us to have clean hands and pure hearts!

“Hagai the messenger of Adonai conveyed this message of Adonai to the people: I am with you, says Adonai.”
Haggai 1:13 CJB

Same goes for us. No matter what we go through, the LORD is right besides us!

“I always set Adonai before me; with Him at my right hand, I can never be moved.”
Psalm 16:8 CJB

Really, whatever we go through in life, the LORD has us by the hand, walking us through it!

“You make me know the path of life; in your presence is unbounded joy, in your right hand eternal delight.”
Psalm 16:11 CJB

Today, no matter how insane it is out there, and it is crazy, God is right there holding our hand!
Have a blessed day!

“Here is the history of Yitz’chak (Isaac), Avrahams son. Avraham fathered Yitz’chak (Isaac).”
Genesis 25:19 CJB

It is important for us to have history and to leave our children with it! Our history is in Jesus that gives us a bright future in Him!

“For I know what plans I have in mind for you, says Adonai, plans for well-being, not for bad things; so that you can have hope and a future.”
Jeremiah 29:11 CJB

Maybe your past isn’t the best, and your history isn’t so good, but because you’ve been redeemed, your future is bright and you have history in Jesus!

“Rather, remember that you were a slave in Egypt; and Adonai your God redeemed you from there. That is why I am ordering you to do this.”
Deuteronomy 24:18 CJB

No matter how bad things may look, remember Jesus covers all our bad history and gives us a future in Him!
Have a blessed day.
Shabbat Shalom!

“Adonai your God is right there with you, as a mighty Savior. He will rejoice over you and be glad, He will be silent in His love, He will shout over you with joy.”
Zephaniah 3:17 CJB

This is Good News to know that no matter what we do or what situation we are in the LORD is right there with us!

“Haven’t I ordered you, Be strong, be bold? So don’t be afraid or downhearted, because Adonai your God is with you wherever you go.”
Joshua 1:9 CJB

The LORD really wants us to not worry and not let the world drag us down, but know He is lifting us up!

“Sing to the LORD, bless His name; Proclaim the good news of His salvation from day to day.”
Psalm 96:2 CJB

Today, know that the LORD is mighty and has His hand upon us! So let’s rejoice in Him and spread His good news!
Have a blessed day!
Shabbat Shalom!

“Seek Adonai, all you humble in the land, you who exercise his justice; seek righteousness, seek humility-you might be hidden on the day of Adonai’s anger.”
Zephaniah 2:3 CJB

Even with all that we see going on in this godless world, we need to be seeking the LORD, not worldly justice! We need to realize that only in the LORD we will find justice!

“Learn to do good! Seek justice, relieve the oppressed, defend orphans, plead for the widow.”
Isaiah 1:17 CJB

With all the evil going on around us, we need to seek good and share His Good News! Don’t focus on the evil amongst us, but reflect the goodness of the LORD!

“Therefore take great care to love Adonai your God.”
Joshua 23:11 CJB

Today, let’s know that the LORD will give justice and mercy! So let us just rest in His love!
Have a blessed day in Him!