Author: bidcstark

“And they asked Adonai what to do. The ark for the covenant of God was there at that time.”

Judges 20:27 CJB

The previous chapter was very disturbing and turned out to be a disaster, but here they are calling on the LORD!

“But I will call on God, and Adonai will save me.”

Psalm 55:16 CJB

When we call on the LORD in our time of trouble, He will always answer no matter how bad it is!

“I cry aloud to God, aloud to God; and He hears me.”

Psalm 77:1 CJB

Today no matter how good or bad things may look we need to go to the LORD for everything! Have a blessed day seeking Him!

“Everyone who saw it said, From the day the people of Israel came up from Egypt until now, never has such a thing happened or been seen. What are we going to do about it? Talk it over and decide.”

Judges 19:30 CJB

In my opinion, this is one of the most horrific stories in the Bible and it all happened by being somewhere they shouldn’t have been, with people they shouldn’t be with and staying too long!

“At that time there was no king in Israel; a man simply did whatever he thought was right.”

Judges 21:25 CJB

There is always a king, He is the LORD and He is always watching us! Often times the problem is people ignore God or deny Him, so they can try to justify bad behavior!

“How blessed are those who reject the advice of the wicked, don’t stand on the way of sinners or sit where scoffers sit! Their delight is in Adonai’s Torah; on His Torah they meditate day and night.”

Psalm 1:1-2 CJB

Today, don’t linger in places that have no godly benefit, like politics, sports or spending too much time on social media, but instead spend time with the LORD and in His word! Have a blessed day in Him!

“They said to him, Please ask God whether our journey will be successful.”

Judges 18:5 CJB

Often times we can ask people, pastors or priests to talk to God on our behalf and their reply can be just to make us feel good or to benefit themselves!

“The Cohen replied, Don’t worry. Adonai is with you on this journey.”

Judges 18:6 CJB

Nothing has changed in three thousand years, there are people who will say anything to make a buck or tickle our ears! Be careful!

“For the time is coming when people will not have patience for sound teaching, but will cater to their passions and gather around themselves teachers who say whatever their ears itch to hear, Yes, they will stop listening to the truth, but will turn aside to follow myths.”

2 Timothy 4:3-4 CJB

Be careful of just seeking out people to make you feel good or to justify your lifestyle, be warned there are plenty of them out there! Instead, seek the LORD and people who share His truths. Whether you like it or not, hearing and doing what God says will always be best! Have a blessed day seeking the truth!

“At that time there was no king in Israel; a man simply did whatever he thought was right.”

Judges 17:6 CJB

Nothing really seems to change. As we look around us, we see so many people just doing what they think is right, even amongst believers!

“But if you will not do this, then you have sinned against Adonai, and you must understand that your sin will find you out.”

Numbers 32:23 CJB

We all need to be careful of doing what we think is right. Instead, we need to seek the LORD and His ways! We will never regret following the LORD and doing what He says!

“Adonai is righteous in all His ways, full of grace in all He does.”

Psalm 145:17 CJB

Today, let’s focus on what the LORD says. When we do, we will always be blessed (Happy)! Also don’t get caught up on what the world around us thinks, it will just make us miserable! Have a blessed day in the LORD.

“My home will be with them; I will be their God, and they will be My people.”

Ezekiel 37:27 CJB

As we see all the uneasiness going on in the world around us: divided country, health problems and world tensions, remember, the LORD is near to us and is drawing nearer!

“Come close to God, and He will come close to you. Clean your hands, sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded people!”

James 4:8 CJB

When we draw nearer to God, the things that make us uneasy seem to fade, but when we get enthralled in the things of the world, we get uneasy! As believers, if we allow the world to control us, we are double-minded!

“Those who have the Son have life; those who do not have the Son of God do not have life.”

1 John 5:12 CJB

Today, draw close to God, not the world, knowing the closer we are to Him, the more life we will have!

Have a blessed day.

Shabbat Shalom.