In need of praise today…joy, gladness, faithfulness…..

 Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth.     

( Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth,burst into jubilant song with music;

Ps.98.4)

Worship the Lord with gladness;come before him with joyful songs. 

( Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.

Ps.95.2)

Know that the Lord is God.

It is he who made us, and we are his;we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. 

( He says, “Be still, and know that I am God;I will be exalted among the nations,I will be exalted in the earth.”

Ps.46.10

 You are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture, and I am your God, declares the Sovereign Lord.’”

Ezek.34.31)

Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise;give thanks to him and praise his name. 

 ( I will sacrifice a thank offering to youand call on the name of the Lord.

Ps.116.17)

For the Lord is good and his love endures forever;his faithfulness continues through all generations.

Ps.100.1-5

( Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;his love endures forever.

1Chr.16.34

 Good and upright is the Lord;therefore he instructs sinners in his ways.

Ps.25.8

 With praise and thanksgiving they sang to the Lord:“He is good;his love toward Israel endures forever.”And all the people gave a great shout of praise to the Lord, because the foundation of the house of the Lord was laid.

Ezra.3.11

 Praise the Lord.Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;his love endures forever.

Ps.106.1

 Your faithfulness continues through all generations;you established the earth, and it endures.

Ps.119.90)

Thank YOU…

Psalm 100 song…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaL_VeHil6U

  

Exalt….exalt…

Exalted over the nations…

Exalt, for He is holy…worship at his footstool…

Exalt the LORD our God…worship….He is holy…

Just reading through this Psalm brings goosebumps to my arms…

We get so caught up in this world, the people in it, rich or poor, famous or not, the leaders, the bad guys , the events around each one…that we forget sometimes that we have a “World leader” like no other…who leads like no other, who cares like no other, the Creator of the universe…who know the beginnings, the endings, the words, the thoughts before they are even spoken…who knows us each personally…He formed us…He is the one we need to exalt….

Thank YOU….

Psalm 99 song…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcqI2Layo1M

The Lord reigns,let the nations tremble;he sits enthroned between the cherubim,let the earth shake. 

( The Lord reigns, let the earth be glad;let the distant shores rejoice.Ps.97.1

 There, above the cover between the two cherubim that are over the ark of the covenant law, I will meet with you and give you all my commands for the Israelites.

Exod.25.22)

Great is the Lord in Zion;he is exalted over all the nations. 

 (Great is the Lord, and most worthy of praise,in the city of our God, his holy mountain.

Ps.48.1

 For you, Lord, are the Most High over all the earth;you are exalted far above all gods.

Ps.97.9

 The Lord is exalted over all the nations,his glory above the heavens.

Ps.113.4)

Let them praise your great and awesome name—he is holy. 

( God is renowned in Judah;in Israel his name is great.

Ps.76.1)

The King is mighty, he loves justice—you have established equity;in Jacob you have done what is just and right. 

 (For the Lord is righteous,he loves justice;the upright will see his face.

Ps.11.7

 let them sing before the Lord,for he comes to judge the earth.He will judge the world in righteousnessand the peoples with equity.

Ps.98.9)

Exalt the Lord our God and worship at his footstool;he is holy. 

( “Let us go to his dwelling place,let us worship at his footstool, saying,

Ps.132.7)

Moses and Aaron were among his priests,Samuel was among those who called on his name;they called on the Lord and he answered them. 

He spoke to them from the pillar of cloud;they kept his statutes and the decrees he gave them. 

Lord our God,you answered them;you were to Israel a forgiving God,though you punished their misdeeds. 

Exalt the Lord ourGod and worship at his holy mountain,for the Lord our God is holy.

Ps.99.1-9

 

The Lord reigns…

I was reading this article this am while cleaning out my emails…it went so well with the verses we are studying in our Bible study…so wanted to share…

We have these times when our hearts are afraid or tremble at the path before us….or we think we do it all in our independence….

 The Lord reigns,let the nations tremble;he sits enthroned between the cherubim,let the earth shake. 

Moses and Aaron were among his priests,Samuel was among those who called on his name;they called on the Lordand he answered them. He spoke to them from the pillar of cloud;they kept his statutes and the decrees he gave them.

Ps.99.1,Ps.99.6-7

Really good….

Four ways prayer humbles us and why that a good thing….

https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/topical-studies/four-ways-prayer-humbles-us-and-why-thats-a-good-thing.html

 Moses answered the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today. The Egyptians you see today you will never see again. The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.”

Exod.14.13-14

Thank YOU…

A friend sent this song, I have heard many time…but a great reminder of Who we need to go to…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gS9e0nxHP-w

Pathway…

 

Pathway….

This past month, the Pilgrim’s Path In Jerusalem has opened to the public…winding its way from the pool of Siloam to the Temple Mount, another pathway walked by Jesus. They have been working on excavation for years…

“The Pool of Siloam represented God’s provision and protection over Jerusalem. The waters became a source of life during a difficult time, representing God’s peaceful care for Judah. “

https://www.christianity.com/wiki/bible/what-is-the-pool-of-siloam-in-the-bible.html

As I was reading the first verses of Psalm 96,

 Sing to the Lord a new song;sing to the Lord, all the earth. 

Sing to the Lord, praise his name;proclaim his salvation day after day. 

Declare his glory among the nations,his marvelous deeds among all peoples.

Ps.96.1-3

I just envisioned singing that as you went up hill to the temple…I don’t know that they did, just my imagination…singing a new song, praising the Lord, declaring his Glory and marvelous deeds….why not sing?

Thank YOU…

https://www.timesofisrael.com/2000-year-old-pilgrimage-road-to-temple-mount-opens-to-public-after-years-of-digging/

From the Pool of Siloam to the Temple Mount: Jerusalem’s pilgrimage road reopens - Israel365 News

The Times of Israel spoke to some of the first people to walk the path.

Israeli resident Shira Greenspan said, “It was just the biggest honour to be among the first people to rewalk these steps … I  thought it was just like a perfect blend of experiential, funny, and meaningful. It did not feel dry; it felt alive and real. You’re suddenly connected across thousands of years. It’s just breathtaking.

“To be here with Jews and non-Jews from all over the world makes you feel like you are a little stone in a big story,” she added.

2,000-year-old 'Pilgrim's Path' opens in Jerusalem - Christian Today

Grateful….(this gets a little loud, but he is grateful….)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ag08JVZhP9M

Glasses…

 Glasses…

I had a friend who wore necklaces of glasses…she put this necklace on every morning first thing and took it off last thing at night…three or four glasses, each with an attached necklace…

That way she could choose which pair of glasses she needed throughout her daily tasks….she laughed about them, and her reliance on those necklaces…their nosiness…

I don’t have the necklaces but I have glasses at various places that I work…one pair for the computer, one pair for Bible reading, one pair for all purpose wear and the last for nighttime reading in bed…4… it would make quite a necklace too…I wanted to see wherever I am…seeing is so important…I find I need it….

What do we need to see in the Word? We see with our reading eyes, our heart as the 

Word finds its way into our soul and teaches us…it gives us light to our situations…shows us 

God….

Thank YOU….

 For the Lord is righteous,he loves justice;the upright will see his face.

Ps.11.7

 Let my vindication come from you;may your eyes see what is right. 

As for me, I will be vindicated and will see your face;when I awake, I will be satisfied with seeing your likeness.

Ps.17.2,Ps.17.15

 Taste and see that the Lord is good;blessed is the one who takes refuge in him. 

Whoever of you loves life and desires to see many good days,

Ps.34.8,Ps.34.12

 For with you is the fountain of life;in your light we see light. Hope in the Lordand keep his way.

He will exalt you to inherit the land;when the wicked are destroyed, you will see it.

Ps.36.9,Ps.37.34

 Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law.

Ps.119.18

 See if there is any offensive way in me,and lead me in the way everlasting.

Ps.139.24

 Ears that hear and eyes that see—the Lord has made them both.

Prov.20.12

I see you…

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6wvzx6pUhbc&list=RD6wvzx6pUhbc&start_radio=1&pp=ygURaSB3YW50IHRvIHNlZSB5b3WgBwE%3D

1 john 4

 

1 John 4

With so much happening in the world, I need this reminder today…maybe more than just me…so will share…

 Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. 

This is how you can recognize the Spirit of God: Every spirit that acknowledges that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, but every spirit that does not acknowledge Jesus is not from God. 

This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you have heard is coming 

and even now is already in the world. 

You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. 

They are from the world and therefore speak from the viewpoint of the world, and the world listens to them. 

We are from God, and whoever knows God listens to us; but whoever is not from God does not listen to us. 

This is how we recognize the Spirit of truth and the spirit of falsehood. 

Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. 

This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. 

Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. 

No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, 

God lives in us and his love is made complete in us. 

This is how we know that we live in him and he in us: 

He has given us of his Spirit. And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world. 

If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in them and they in God. 

And so we know and rely on the love God has for us.God is love. 

Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them. 

This is how love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment: In this world we are like Jesus. 

There is no fear in love. 

But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. 

The one who fears is not made perfect in love. 

We love because he first loved us. 

Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar. 

For whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they have seen, cannot love God, whom they have not seen. 

And he has given us this command: 

Anyone who loves God must also love their brother and sister.

1John.4

Thank YOU…

The answer was love….

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOShhF9Bxig

 

 Sing to him a new song;play skillfully, and shout for joy. For the word of the Lord is right and true;he is faithful in all he does. The Lord loves righteousness and justice;the earth is full of his unfailing love.

Ps.33.3-5

 He put a new song in my mouth,a hymn of praise to our God.Many will see and fear the Lord and put their trust in him.

Ps.40.3

 Sing to the Lord a new song;sing to the Lord, all the earth. Sing to the Lord, praise his name;proclaim his salvation day after day. Declare his glory among the nations,his marvelous deeds among all peoples.

Ps.96.1-3

 Sing to the Lord a new song,for he has done marvelous things;his right hand and his holy arm have a worked salvation for him.

Ps.98.1

 Praise the Lord.Sing to the Lord a new song,his praise in the assembly of his faithful people.

Ps.149.1

 Sing to the Lord a new song,his praise from the ends of the earth,you who go down to the sea, and all that is in it,you islands, and all who live in them.

Isa.42.10

 …. Instead, be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Eph.5.18b-20

 And they sang a new song, saying:“You are worthy to take the scrolland to open its seals,because you were slain,and with your blood you purchased for Good persons from every tribe and language and people and nation.

Rev.5.9