Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL.
For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever and ever. Amen †
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✝️ DAILY DEVOTIONAL, May 31, 2021
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The Rightness Of God
By Pastor Cornelius R. Stam
St. Paul’s great Epistle to the Romans has much to say about “the righteousness of God”; in fact, this is the theme of the Book of Romans. Sad to say, however, the Bible is so little read and studied of late that many people do not even know what the word “righteousness” means.
Actually, every man, woman and child should know about the righteousness of God — or, to simplify the word — the rightness of God. It is most important to understand that God does always and only that which is right. He can do nothing and will do nothing that is not right.
Thus God cannot and does not merely forgive sinners and smuggle them into heaven, for this would not be right. As Job 8:20 says, “Behold, God will not cast away a perfect man, neither will He help evil doers,” for neither would be right.
It was Bildad who said this to Job, and Job replied, almost exasperated: “I know it is so of a truth, but how shall a man be just with God?” (Job 9:2). In other words, how can a holy God look upon a sinner and pronounce him righteous? With this background let us consider Paul’s great decla ration in Romans 1:16,17:
“I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth…. for therein is the righteousness [i.e., the rightness] of God revealed….”
True, the love of God is also revealed in the gospel, but what made Paul so proud to proclaim the gospel is the fact that it tells how God dealt “righteously,” or rightly, with sin, paying its just penalty Himself at Calvary so that He might offer salvation to all by free grace.
Thus the Apostle declares in Romans 6:23: “The wages of sin is death [this is its just penalty] but the [free] gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ, our Lord.”
https://www.bereanbiblesociety.org/the-rightness-of-god-2/
Job 8:20 ¶ Behold, God will not cast away a perfect man, neither will he help the evil doers:
Job 9:2 I know it is so of a truth: but how should man be just with God?
Romans 1:16 ¶ For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.
Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
somebody give me a cheeseburger!
🙂 Exactly!
Best light show 1975!
Dear rebel, First of all, I had to open a new box of Kleenex. Second, I am of a generation that didn’t have to send our sons into combat. Third, it is a good day and a holy day to remember that my parents and grandparents did. ..and the price they paid. It gives a grave perspective to one’s life. Learning from history is a good thing…too bad we don’t do it more often…. Leenie
On this day ~
May 31, 1792
✝️ Preacher, evangelist, Bible translator and missionary, William Carey, preached a sermon on this day that has been called deathless. Based on Isaiah 54:2-3, this sermon launched the modern Missionary movement. Mission textbooks agree that it changed the world. Thousands, perhaps millions, have read or quoted the two most remarkable phrases from it:
“Expect great things from God; Attempt great things for God!”
Verse of the Day for Monday, May 31, 2021
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“Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.”
1 John 3:16 (KJV)
Thank You, Jesus, for blessings received and prayers answered!!!
Memorial Day Blessing
BE MY VOICE
Amen.
PRAYING ON THE ARMOR OF GOD
Father God, I now follow your command to put on the full armor of God, because my battle is not against flesh and blood but against rulers, authorities, the powers of this dark world and against spiritual forces of evil in the unseen world.
I first pray on the Belt of Truth that it may be buckled around my waist, may I be centered and encircled by your truth dear Lord. Hem me inside all that is true and right, and may I be protected and held up by the truth of your living word, in my Lord Jesus name.
I pray on the Breastplate of righteousness, please protect my vital organs and my inner man, cover my integrity, my spirit, and my soul. Guard my heart for it is the wellspring of life, please strengthen and guard the most vulnerable places in my life with that which is right, good, and noble that I might not receive a fatal blow from the enemy, in my Lord Jesus name.
I pray on the Gospel Shoes of Peace. I choose to stand in the shoes of your good news, and on the firm foundation of my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the solid eternal rock. All other ground is sinking sand, I pray that I will not slip or fall, but that my feet would be firmly fitted on your lordship, my Lord Jesus. I choose to stand on you, so that the peace of God, which transcends all understanding will guard my heart and mind in Christ Jesus, the eternal Rock of Ages. I receive your holy peace now my Lord, from the sole of my feet to the crown of my head, in my Lord Jesus name.
I pray the Shield of Faith into my hand now. As I take up the shield of faith, I ask that you might extinguish every dart and arrow, that is launched from the enemy to take me down spiritually, physically, mentally, emotionally, and every attempt of the enemy to destroy my joy. I ask that my faith in you would make it flame out. Extinguish every flaming arrow that would come against me, my life, my family, my home, or my ministry. May my faith always be out in front of me like a shield. Give me the courage to “faith my fears” by choosing to walk by faith and not by sight, in my Lord Jesus name.
I pray on the Helmet of Salvation, that you might protect my mind from the thoughts that can lead me astray. I choose to take every thought captive, and arrest all intentioned ideas and motives that would harm others, or distract me from your holy will for me. I submit every captured thought to the Lordship of my Lord Jesus Christ, and ask that you would imprison those thoughts that are not of you my Lord. Transform my mind and renew my thinking that I may think God thoughts, and have a sober mind that is focused on your glory. Please protect me from being double minded that I may allow my mind, I reject to live an earthly life, because I choose to live a holy one, governed by you My Lord Jesus, the prince of peace, please have my mind to be saturated with the holy mind of Christ, in my Lord Jesus name.
Finally, I take up the Sword of the Spirit which is the holy word of God, I pray this powerful offensive weapon into my hand, and ask that your holy word would be fitting for every encounter I face. As the enemy gets close to me, please give me the insight, wisdom, and skill to wield the word of God to drive away the enemy, in my Lord Jesus name.
May the enemy and his team flee from me, upon hearing the word of God spoken by the power and direction of the Holy Spirit. Give me the sword of the spirit to cut through the wiles of the devil, so that I may discern the schemes of the enemy when he is near.
With all kinds of prayers, supplication, and intercession I pray to you my Lord God as the one who fights my battles. Now that I’m in your holy powerful armor, I walk away covered and ready to face my day as you go before me, and please protect me in the midst of the spiritual warfare in this unseen world, in my Lord Jesus name.
Thank you my Lord, for the spiritual weapons of armor and prayer that you have given me. It is written no weapon formed against me shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses me.
Thank you Father God, my Lord Jesus and the Holy Spirit, that I am more than a conqueror in my Lord Jesus. I pray all of this in the mighty name of my Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ, amen.
“10 serious COVID patients given Israeli drug, leave hospital in one day”
https://www.jpost.com/health-science/10-serious-covid-patients-given-israeli-drug-leave-hospital-in-one-day-669564
This is very impressive. Would love to see its prompt approval and investigation for its ability to control inflammation in other vital organs too.
Memorial Day.
Good afternoon WeeWeed
Semper Fi to this young Marine. Be strong young laddie. To our Gold Star Families, I humbly thank you.
Treepers, I just cannot find the words, this Memorial Day, to convey my abject sorrow for the losses, over time. I am humbled beyond belief, this year, more than any other.
So Li’l O and Schmoe, Biden, were getting help from the Danes to spy on Ma Merkel. https://www.dw.com/en/danish-secret-service-helped-us-spy-on-germanys-angela-merkel-report/a-57721901
Now Norway has questions. Why were Biden and Obama doing this? https://www.newsinenglish.no/2021/05/31/solberg-spying-on-allies-unacceptable/
For the same reason they spy on citizens? Hostility?
. . . but deliver us from the Evil One.
The Jesus Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy upon me a sinner.
The 50th Psalm Septuagint (Psalm 51 KJV).
Prayer of Saint Ioannikios the Great of Bithynia (+ 846)
My hope is the Father, my refuge the Son, my protection the Holy Spirit. O Holy Trinity, glory to Thee.
Christ is risen! Truly He is risen!
Monday of the Fifth Week of Pascha
May 18th on the traditional Calendar of the Orthodox Christian Church and May 31st on the civil or commercial calendar
Acts 12: 12 – 17
Saint John 8: 42 – 51
Holy Martyr Theodotos and Seven Virgin-Martyrs of Ancyra (+ 303)
Saint Elgiva / Ælgifu, Queen of England and abbess of Shaftesbury (+ 944)
and many other Holy Martyrs and Saints today.
The Paschal Troparion
Christ is risen from the dead, by death hath He trampled down death and on those in the graves hath He bestowed life.
(sung thrice)
Thanks for the message and thanks for giving Gods word as you present the message of salvation.
Beyond embarrassed. Beyond disgusted.
No words.
Focus on the inevitable . . . the outcome they cannot comprehend.
It is coming.
Medical Scientific developments in the treatment (and total destruction) of cancer just took a giant step closer in a peer reviewed study. We are so close to this miracle, a cure for cancer.
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Successful test of cancer-killing drug
https://au.finance.yahoo.com/news/successful-test-cancer-killing-drug-115734679.html
It is my understanding that oregano also kills cancer cells, but the drug you mention sounds like it is more effective.
Paul Harvey lays out, “The Testing Time,” So relevant for today. Worth listening to till the end. Then flip over for ” The Back side of the Album.” You will not regret it. Apologies for the Youtube.
Biden to meet Putin, unless something changes. But now Duterte? Please no. https://manilastandard.net/news/national/355976/biden-writes-to-duterte-hopes-for-vfa-extension.html
https://www.zerohedge.com/political/russia-monitoring-persecution-capitol-hill-rioters-their-opposition-rights
Joe Derp’s team claims he will “cultivate” Putin.
I say Joe Derp is a potato gone to seed and Putin wields a mean shovel.
lilbirdee12’s prayer:
Our Heavenly Father, Your children come to you tonight to ask for healing and peace throughout our country so that we may return to being One Nation Under God. Guide us to be leaders in Your Kingdom, spreading Your Love and Salvation to all. Forgive us our sins and deliver us from evil.
Lord, we ask for a blanket of protection over all our troops and law enforcement who serve to defend and protect us. Bless our representatives with the strength and wisdom they need to achieve the path You have chosen for us.
Please place Your Guardian Angels of Protection around Donald Trump and his family as they seek to lead America back to You. Also, we pray for Angels to protect and support our Sundance as he works for justice and peace.
Grant us patience, Lord, as the evil ones try to anger us and cause us to fall.
Spread blessings over Israel and Netanyahu.
We humbly ask that You please comfort those who are grieving and in pain.
Thank you Father, for Your Love and the gift of Life.
In Jesus name, we pray. Amen.
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A sovereign country is getting ready to drill for oil. The locale is along its border with Russia. The climate constipation controllers are making threats, but Norway says….sit on it. https://thebarentsobserver.com/en/industry-and-energy/2021/05/norwegian-oilmen-are-ready-drill-along-border-russia
how to help January 6 detainees. This is a fund for George Tanios, the man accused in the “attack” on Ofc Sicknick. He isn’t even accused of spraying him—Tanios is in DC Deplorable jail and can’t afford attorney. Donate here:
https://givesendgo.com/G238Q
Financial Support of the Tanios Family
Tim Tebow Jersey Hits #1 in NFL Online Store
Excerpt:
TEBOW IS AN OUTSPOKEN CHRISTIAN WHO HAS USED HIS PLATFORM AS A COLLEGIATE SUPERSTAR AT FLORIDA TO PROMOTE HIS FAITH.
While Nike and corporate America amplify the voices of far-left NFL players like Colin Kaepernick, the actual fans of the NFL appear to support Tim Tebow.
https://brigittegabriel.com/news/tim-tebow-jersey-hits-1-in-nfl-online-store?fbclid=IwAR0Nq610tf-mlVnvLQewwHk7aasnVwMtTh5QnjN3Dk8q1yD5KQYRfpEIPB4
✝️ Lord, thank You for the day. Amen.