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  1. Jerry

    One Day Up In Glory (Poem)

    by Jerry

    One Day Up In Glory Groaning, aching in this body, Perhaps content to wear a frown, But one day up in glory – If I’m faithful – I’ll wear a crown. These old hairs are getting grayer, Hearing and eyesight fading too; But one day up in glory, My Lord will make all things new! These light afflictions I am feeling, Always seem to go on and on, But one day up in glory, This worn out body will be gone. My faith is growing stronger, I’m renewed each and every day; But one day up in glory, Faith and hope will pass away. No more endless strife and struggles, Within this flesh, where our sin dwells, For one day up in glory, Face…

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    Day 34 - The Armour Of God

    by Jerry

    Numbers In The Bible Series 34 - The Armour Of God Day 34 - The Armour Of God The Christian is in a no-man's land between the opposing forces of Light and darkness: between the Almighty God and His dire enemy, Satan - otherwise known as the Devil. On our own, we cannot face the demonic schemes and principalities, powers, and rulers of the darkness of this world; therefore, we must align ourselves always with God and take the Heavenly aid that God provides through His divine weapons of warfare and through His Armour - the Armour which the Son of God (Christ) Himself wears. In Isaiah, two passages about the coming Messiah declare that: "For he put on righteo…

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    Day 33 - Jesus' I Am Statements - Part One

    by Jerry

    Numbers In The Bible Series 33 - Jesus' I Am Statements Part One Day 33 - Jesus' I Am Statements - Part One The seven popular "I Am" statements in the book of John are some of believers' favourite sayings in the whole Word of God. In them, Jesus reveals much about Himself and what He wants to do or be in each of our lives. By declaring Himself the "I Am", Jesus was clearly identifying Himself as God, the God of Israel, the God of the whole earth, the Creator of the universe. The Old Testament name "LORD" (with all caps) is Jehovah, "I Am", the self-existent God. Consider the following passages: Exodus 3:13-15 And Moses said unto God, Behold, when I come u…

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    Day 32 - Twelve People That God Blesses

    by Jerry

    Numbers In The Bible Series 32 - Twelve People That God Blesses Day 32 - Twelve People That God Blesses This series has truly blessed me! It amazes me how God has used numbers throughout His Word to further bless us! Today's especially blessed me. I did a search for the phrase blessed are they and came up with twelve times it was used throughout the Word. Twelve symbolizes: Family, Mankind/Humanity (6) x (2) = (12) Family; the families and tribes of humanity are represented by their 12 leaders. Jacob's family had 12 men/leaders/Patriarchs, so did Ishmael's family, Likewise we the Family of the Church have our 12 Disciple Apostle leaders. How interest…

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    Day 31 - The Threes Found In Psalm 1

    by Jerry

    Numbers In The Bible Series 31 - The Threes Found In Psalm One Day 31 - The Threes Found in Psalm 1 Psalm 1: Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. (1) But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. (2) And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. (3) The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away. (4) Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor…

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    Day 30 - Gracious And Compassion Come In Threes

    by Jerry

    Numbers In The Bible Series 30 - Gracious And Compassion Come In Threes Day 30 - Gracious And Compassion Come In Threes I have my own definitions of the words gracious and compassion formed through the years. But interestingly enough, my definitions are quite far from what was intended at the time the King James Bible was translated. Noah Webster defines gracious as: 1. Favorable; kind; friendly; as, the envoy met with a gracious reception. 2. Favorable; kind; benevolent; merciful; disposed to forgive offenses and impart unmerited blessings. Thou art a God ready to pardon, gracious and merciful. Neh 9:17. 3. Favorable; expressing kindness and favor. …

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  8. Jerry

    Day 29 - Overcoming

    by Jerry

    Numbers In The Bible Series 29 - Overcoming Day 29 - Overcoming What a blessing it was to open the Word this morning! All praise, honor and glory to the King of Kings and Lord of Lords! I initially was heading down a different path with the word "overcometh" but God took me down another instead. How thankful I am for the Word of God which spiritually feeds our hungry souls! I am struggling through an area in my life which God knows all about. As I strive to overcome this fear, the Lord has taught me that He has overcome all for my benefit! These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but…

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  9. Jerry

    Day 28 - Eight Thing God Requires Of Man

    by Jerry

    Numbers In The Bible Series 28 - Eight Things God Requires Of Man Day 28 - Eight Things God Requires Of Man Deuteronomy 10:12-13 And now, Israel, what doth the LORD thy God require of thee, but to fear the LORD thy God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve the LORD thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul, To keep the commandments of the LORD, and his statutes, which I command thee this day for thy good? Micah 6:6-8 Wherewith shall I come before the LORD, and bow myself before the high God? shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves of a year old? Will the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, or with ten th…

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    Day 27 - The Three In One Blessing

    by Jerry

    Numbers In The Bible Series 27 - The Three In One Blessing Day 27 - The Three In One Blessing Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand. (Revelation 1:3) The Book of Revelation is the only book in the Word of God which promises a blessing if we read it. In my opinion, if a Book promises a blessing then we should be quick to read it. I do believe that the Book of Revelation is the one book that produces the most controversy. Many scholars state that it should be taken symbolically and others say it is prophetic and we should heed its warnings. The…

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  11. Jerry

    How Do I Remain Faithful? (Poem)

    by Jerry

    For an almost 25 year old poem, this sure fits the times we live in - times of compromise and apostasy. How Do I Remain Faithful? In a darkened world that is rapidly racing toward the end, I see many Christians compromising like it’s the latest trend; I know for God’s truth, I must earnestly contend, But, my dear friend, how do I remain faithful? As the signs become clearer for God’s children to see, Lukewarm believers rush madly towards apostasy, And this world beckons so alluringly to you and to me – One question remains, how do I remain faithful? Soon we’ll have a one-world economy, a one-world religion; Tolerance is the byword – they s…

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  12. Jerry

    Day 26 - Eight Daily Blessings

    by Jerry

    Numbers In The Bible Series 26 - Eight Daily Blessings Day 26 - Eight Daily Blessings Psalm 145:1-5 (David's Psalm of praise.) I will extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever. Every day will I bless thee; and I will praise thy name for ever and ever. Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchable. One generation shall praise thy works to another, and shall declare thy mighty acts. I will speak of the glorious honour of thy majesty, and of thy wondrous works. The following eight blessings are not presented in order of importance, but in the order the main passages used appear in the Word of God…

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  13. Jerry

    Day 25 - Seven Points Of Prayer

    by Jerry

    Numbers In The Bible Series 25 - Seven Points Of Prayer Day 25 - Seven Points Of Prayer But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. (Luke 18:16) Jesus loved when children came to Him. Their faith and trust are so simple and innocent. Children do not need complicated explanations or dissertations about God. They just simply trust - no questions - just action. Is it any wonder that Christ wants us to come to Him like children? God desires to be a Father to us. He desires for us to come to Him like a child - with child-like faith, knowing that our Father loves us an…

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    Day 24 - Is Your Name Written Down?

    by Jerry

    Numbers In The Bible Series 24 - Is Your Name Written Down? Day 24 - Is Your Name Written Down? Have you ever read a biography of someone that made an impact on their generation? I’m sure it was neat to see their name written down for all to see, neat to learn about the differences they made. It is especially edifying to read about Christians who made a difference in the lives of those around them because they did something for the Lord Jesus Christ and His kingdom - they touched lives for the Saviour's sake. In Matthew 26:6-13, we have the story of a woman who, grateful for forgiveness and the gift of salvation, sacrificed what could very well have …

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  15. Jerry

    Day 23 - The Seven Comforters

    by Jerry

    Numbers In The Bible Series 23 - The Seven Comforters Day 23 - The Seven Comforters It is not a coincidence that the Holy Spirit of God would be depicted as a dove. It's a wonderful picture - gentle in descent - cooing. God's Spirit gently comes on us - He is not forceful, but "lights" on us. His "cooing" is not a blaring noise or a scream - but a gentle coo - a still small voice, which works in our hearts to woo us to Christ. Thoughts like these bring great comfort to me. They still my troubled spirit and create in me a calmness. We can be in the midst of the most tumultuous storm in our lives but the Spirit brings us comfort, reminding us that God is in…

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  16. Jerry

    Day 22 - I Am Thine

    by Jerry

    Numbers In The Bible Series 22 - I Am Thine Day 22 - I Am Thine While I am certain there are other passages that could be found on this theme, here are ten passages I was able to find a few days ago (the last three are closely related). 1) Psalm 119:94 I am thine, save me; for I have sought thy precepts. I have been studying out Psalm 119 last week, and one morning before work the first three words of verse 94 leaped out at me: I am Thine... How many times over the years have I read that Psalm and never focussed on those specific words? But reading that verse recently caused that phrase to hit my heart with tremendous force. Often we think o…

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    Day 21 - Five Peculiar People

    by Jerry

    Sorry for getting behind on this series. This weekend was a blur. Numbers In The Bible Series 21 - Five Peculiar People Day 21 - Five Peculiar People Webster defines the word "peculiar" as: Exclusive property; that which belongs to a person in exclusion of others. Five times the word "peculiar" is found in the Word of God. God's grace is shown to those who desire to be part of His peculiar people. I wondered just what peculiar meant. It amazes me how definitions in English language have changed over the years. I've always known this word to mean: 1 : characteristic of only one person, group, or thing 2 : different from the usual…

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  18. Jerry

    Day 20 - Eight Reasons David Loved The Lord

    by Jerry

    Numbers In The Bible Series 20 - Eight Reasons David Loved The Lord Day 20 - Eight Reasons David Loved The Lord Psalm 18 was a Psalm that David very likely wrote before he became king. This is the introduction to the Psalm: Psalm 18:1 (To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, the servant of the LORD, who spake unto the LORD the words of this song in the day that the LORD delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul: And he said,) I will love thee, O LORD, my strength. This Psalm was written to proclaim the deliverances the Lord had given to him through the years. Because of all these deliverances and the Lord's care of him…

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  19. Jerry

    Claiming God's Promises (Poem)

    by Jerry

    Claiming God’s Promises When I am tempted to doubt, Lord, And unsettling fears bar my way, I seek You first and Your kingdom, And You provide for me each day. As I read Your Word this morning, You say, prove Me, test Me today; Claiming Your promises by faith, Gives me bright hope to light my way. Father, You promise to provide, Even when the going gets rough – If I keep my eyes on You, Lord, I find there is always enough. You’ve provided for all my needs, In many ways I cannot forget; You’ve come through for me in the past – Oh, why should I worry or fret? When the doubts come – there’s a promise, Your Word stands the test…

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  20. Jerry

    Day 19 - I Am The Lord That...

    by Jerry

    Numbers In The Bible Series 19 - I Am The Lord That... Day 19 - I Am The Lord That... I have truly been enjoying this series of the numbers from the Bible. Everything I read now, I am looking for something to glean in this area! I was in Genesis 15 the other day and read "I am the LORD that..." When I did a search for that phrase in my electronic Bible, I discovered seven beautiful verses! I just stand amazed how these blessings have been hidden from me all these years and are coming out through this series! Let's review the seven things the Lord does. (1) The Lord that brings us out. (Genesis 15:7) And he said unto him, I am the LORD that brought th…

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    Day 18 - Paul's Final Exhortation To Timothy Part 4

    by Jerry

    Numbers In The Bible Series 18 - Paul's Final Exhortation To Timothy Part Four Day 18 - Paul's Final Exhortation To Timothy - Part 4 The Preacher And His Victory 2 Timothy 4:6-8 For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. His Fight The following is quoted from Pilgrim's Progress, an allegory written by John Bunyan. At this point in the story, Christi…

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  22. Jerry

    Day 17 - Eight Ways The Lord Gets Personal

    by Jerry

    Numbers In The Bible Series 17 - Eight Ways The Lord Gets Personal Day 17 - Eight Ways The Lord Gets Personal Thou art the God that doest wonders: thou hast declared thy strength among the people. (Psalm 77:14) Being saved is having a personal relationship with the Lord, Jesus Christ. To many, this is not understandable - they are merely words. God wants us to have a personal relationship with Him. So much so, He has written all about it across the pages of His love letters to us in His Word. I wondered how many times I would find the phrase, "The Lord is my" in the Bible. To my delight, I discovered that it was used eight different ways. How appropri…

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  23. Jerry

    Day 16 - Paul's Final Exhortation To Timothy Part 3

    by Jerry

    Numbers In The Bible Series 16 - Paul's Final Exhortation To Timothy Part Three Day 16 - Paul's Final Exhortation To Timothy - Part 3 The Preacher And His Graduation The Apostle Paul was a faithful preacher - he was a preacher that fulfilled this nine-fold charge of preaching the Word of God - and he exhorted Timothy and all other men of God to be likewise faithful to this charge. 1) Preach the Word - nothing else is as powerful and lifechanging! 2) be instant in season, out of season - be ready always! 3) reprove - confront and correct the sinner! 4) rebuke - restrain and check their sin! 5) exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine - be pat…

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    Day 15 - God Gives Perfect Rest

    by Jerry

    Numbers In The Bible Series 15 - God Gives Perfect Rest Day 15 - God Gives Perfect Rest For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the LORD that hath mercy on thee. (Isaiah 54:10) Doesn't this verse absolutely bless your socks off? God's promises are not temporary like those of man. His promises are forever, my friend. God's kindness toward us and His covenant of peace with us shall never be removed, even though the mountains and hills disappear! A promise such as this brings peace and rest. No longer does man have to fret or feel alone. …

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    Day 14 - Five Ways God Is With Us

    by Jerry

    Numbers In The Bible Series 14 - Five Ways God Is With Us Day 14 - Five Ways God Is With Us Five times we are promised in the Word of God that He is with us. This number representing God's grace, shows His children that we have nothing to fear because He is ever right by our side. When I first discovered there were five verses stating that God is with us, I never thought I would walk away the one most blessed. I pray today's gleaning will shower peace over you, as it did over me. Let's look at the five ways God is with us: (1) When you are afraid. Be not afraid of the king of Babylon, of whom ye are afraid; be not afraid of him, saith the LORD: …

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    Day 12 - Seven Reasons God Wrote To Believers

    by Jerry

    Numbers In The Bible Series 12 - Seven Reasons God Wrote To Believers Day 12 - Seven Reasons God Wrote To Believers In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. (John 1:1) Jesus Christ has many names: Alpha and Omega, King of Kings, Saviour, Messiah, etc. My favorite of His names is "the Word." The very words of God are given through Jesus Christ, the Word! There are seven times (meaning perfection) Jesus is called the Word in the New Testament. John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, …

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