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God's gifts are many, but none greater than this: You have "set me in Your presence forever." Is this the gift you treasure most?

Renewal of earth is not an end itself; "it shall make a name for the LORD" (Is55:12ff). That's the ultimate goal of New Heavens & New Earth.

Ezra 7:10

Follow Ezra's example: set your heart to study the Word, to do it, and to pass it on to others.

Ezra 7:27

Reading about God turning the hearts of all these kings gives me hope for Obama. God can change him too; am I praying for it?

Job 40:4

The inevitable result of encountering God: "Behold, I am of small account." When we see Him for who He is, we see who we really are.

Acts 23:11

"Take courage...you must testify also in Rome." We are invincible until we do all that God has called us to do.

Luke 10:21

Jesus rejoices that His Father has hidden the glorious things of the Gospel from some. Does that give us joy? Should it?

Luke 10:22

I only know God because Jesus CHOSE to reveal Him to me. He hasn't chosen everyone. If that doesn't humble me, I don't get it.

Luke 10:17ff

The highest reason to rejoice is not success in ministry or expelling demonic forces, but this: My name is written in heaven.

Ezra 6:22

Joy: it's commanded (Phil4:4), but you can't make it happen: "They kept the feast...with joy, for the LORD had made them joyful."

Job 39

Hard time knowing what to say to this chapter. But that's good; it's exactly what God is aiming for, isn't it? (see 40::4)

Acts 22

Paul had beaten & imprisoned Christians, stood by and approved as they were killed. Yet when Ananias calls him, "Brother." Amazing!

Luke 10:3

Jesus commissions His disciples: "I am sending you out as lambs in the midst of wolves." In other words: expect attacks.

Ezra 4

If God stirred up Cyrus' heart to aid the Jews, He could have done the same to Artaxerxes. God must have purposes for our setbacks.

Job 38

God upholds and guides the constellations. That means He's wise enough and strong enough to care for my little life. Trust Him!

Luke 9:59

Jesus' description of those who don't follow Him: "Leave THE DEAD to bury their own dead. Apart from Him, there is no life.

Acts 21:13

O God, may I be so committed to Jesus: "I am ready not only to be imprisoned but even to die in Jerusalem for the name of Jesus."

Luke 9:43

While all marveled at the majesty of Jesus, He says: "They're going to kill me." Cross must precede crown, for Jesus and us.

Ezra 3:11

Ever done this in worship? "The people shouted w/a great shout when they praised the Lord." Or is that zeal reserved for ballgames?

Job 38:1

God's view of those who try to stand in judgment of His ways: "Who is this that darkens counsel by words without knowledge?"

Job 37:23

"The Almighty - we cannot find Him." Mercifully, He's actively in pursuit of us. Otherwise, no hope for anybody.

Ezra 1:1

Cyrus had free will...to do all that GOD had stirred up his heart to do. He turns the hearts of kings wherever He wills (Prov.21:1).

Ezra 2:62

Folks excluded from priesthood who can't prove their genealogy. Grateful that in Christ, I'll NEVER be excluded from God's presence.

Acts 20:19

Three marks of the Lord's servant: humility, tears and trials.

Acts 20:24

"I don't account my life of any value, if only I may testify to the gospel of the grace of God." What gives your life value?

Luke 9:29

"As He was praying.." Transfiguration is unrepeatable, but maybe I don't radiate with God's glory this way b/c I'm not so devoted to prayer?