Anger

Mar21

He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, And he who rules his spirit, than he who captures a city.
Proverbs 16:32 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/pro.16.32.NASB1995


Anger. This is an issue that everyone has dealt with at some point in their lives. I trust that some anger has been demonstrated in outbursts unbecoming of a “Christian”. I’ll admit I have lost my temper and spoken words of anger.

Now the deeds of the flesh are evident, which are: immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, disputes, dissensions, factions,
Galatians 5:19-20 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/gal.5.19.NASB1995

As I was meditating on Proverbs 16:32, the question came to mind, “How does anger affect my walk with God?”

Anger puts me in the driver’s seat, dethrowning God. I have taken control of my life instead of trusting God.

Anger is pride. Why am I angry? Because what I believe you think or say about me is wrong. Jesus was accused of many things that were not true. Who I am is who God says I am. I am to be humble, not self-centered. It is not about “me” but all about God!

Letting go of anger means we, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, can control the situation.

A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger.
Proverbs 15:1 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/pro.15.1.NASB1995

‭‭He who is slow to anger has great understanding, But he who is quick-tempered exalts folly.
Proverbs 14:29 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/pro.14.29.NASB1995

Lord God, help me to turn from anger, a deed of the flesh.

🌹for the anger of man does not achieve the righteousness of God.
James 1:20 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/jas.1.20.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

The Success of God’s Word

Mar20

For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven, And do not return there without watering the earth And making it bear and sprout, And furnishing seed to the sower and bread to the eater;
So will My word be which goes forth from My mouth; It will not return to Me empty, Without accomplishing what I desire, And without succeeding in the matter for which I sent it.
Isaiah 55:10-11 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/isa.55.10.NASB1995

God supplies:
– rain for the earth to bear seed to make bread.
– rain on the pasture for the livestock to graze. Isaiah 30:23
God will also:
– supply and multiply the seed for sowing the seed of righteousness. 2 Corinthians 9:10
God’s word:
– will accomplish – every knee will bow, every tongue swear allegiance to Him.
Isaiah 45:23
– is everlasting Matthew 24:24:
– was accomplished in the body of Jesus Christ, salvation available to all mankind. Isaiah 53:10

Just as God’s word does not come back empty without accomplishing His desire,

Man’s steps are ordained by the Lord, How then can man understand his way?
Proverbs 20:24 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/pro.20.24.NASB1995

‭‭By seeking God through His word and prayer.

The mind of man plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps.
Proverbs 16:9 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/pro.16.9.NASB1995

🌹The steps of a man are established by the Lord, And He delights in his way.
Psalms 37:23 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.37.23.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
htttps://indasharonjesus.org

By One Man

Mar19

As Resurrection Sunday approaches, the Scriptures can prepare our heart as we reflect on what a tremendous impact this event has on all mankind.

For since by a man came death, by a man also came the resurrection of the dead.
1 Corinthians 15:21 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/1co.15.21.NASB1995

Sin entered the world in the Garden of Eden through the disobedience of one man. It continues to be a threat to mankind today.
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Then when lust has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and when sin is accomplished, it brings forth death.
James 1:15 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/jas.1.15.NASB1995

‭‭Sin brings about death. Eternal, forever dying death.

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 6:23 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/rom.6.23.NASB1995

But God. . . !!!

Jesus came as a man to earth. Through Him, this one man, comes eternal life for all who believe.

Do you believe?

Continually Seeking Him,

🌹Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Steps of Life

Mar18

The steps of a man are established by the Lord, And He delights in his way.
Psalms 37:23 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.37.23.NASB1995

Man’s steps are ordained by the Lord, How then can man understand his way?
Proverbs 20:24 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/pro.20.24.NASB1995

How?

Commit your works to the Lord And your plans will be established.
Proverbs 16:3 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/pro.16.3.NASB1995

‭‭Commit your way to the Lord, Trust also in Him, and He will do it.
Psalms 37:5 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.37.5.NASB1995

In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight.
Proverbs 3:6 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/pro.3.6.NASB1995

The mind of man plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps.
Proverbs 16:9 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/pro.16.9.NASB1995
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Many plans are in a man’s heart, But the counsel of the Lord will stand.
Proverbs 19:21 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/pro.19.21.NASB1995

Lord God, direct my way with each step I take. I pray that the plans I make will be established under Your counsel, direction, and plan, trusting fully in You. I commit my way, my works and my will to You for this day and all the days You have ordained for me. I pray my life acknowledges You in actions, motive, and by my words, Holy God. In Your Name I pray, amen.

🌹I know, O Lord, that a man’s way is not in himself, Nor is it in a man who walks to direct his steps.
Jeremiah 10:23 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/jer.10.23.NASB1995


Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Let God Be Magnified

Mar15

Let all who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; And let those who love Your salvation say continually, “Let God be magnified.”
Psalms 70:4 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.70.4.NASB1995

‭God, I love Your salvation!! God be magnified in me!!

🌹I will bow down toward Your holy temple And give thanks to Your name for Your lovingkindness and Your truth (faithfulness); For You have magnified Your word (promise) according (together with) to all Your name.
Psalms 138:2 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.138.2.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

People Called by God’s Name

Mar14

Who are the ‘people called by’ God’s name?

The one who knows His name. . .
Therefore My people shall know My name; therefore in that day I am the one who is speaking, ‘Here I am.’ ”
Isaiah 52:6 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/isa.52.6.NASB1995

Those who are obedient to Him. . .
But this is what I commanded them, saying, ‘Obey My voice, and I will be your God, and you will be My people; and you will walk in all the way which I command you, that it may be well with you.’
Jeremiah 7:23 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/jer.7.23.NASB1995

Knowing God brings a desire to obey Him. Walking in surrendered obedience is being God’s people.

that they may walk in My statutes and keep My ordinances and do them. Then they will be My people, and I shall be their God.
Ezekiel 11:20 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/ezk.11.20.NASB1995

The blessing:

I will give them a heart to know Me, for I am the Lord; and they will be My people, and I will be their God, for they will return to Me with their whole heart.
Jeremiah 24:7 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/jer.24.7.NASB1995

‘You shall be My people, And I will be your God.’ ”
Jeremiah 30:22, 32:28 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/jer.30.22.NASB1995

🌹and My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, will forgive their sin and will heal their land.
Now My eyes will be open and My ears attentive to the prayer offered in this place.
2 Chronicles 7:14-15 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/2ch.7.14.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
http://indasharonjesus.org

God Will Heal

Mar13

and My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways,
I will heal their land.
2 Chronicles 7:14g NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/2ch.7.14.NASB1995

God’s healing doesn’t stop at individuals. God’s salvation doesn’t end with an individual’s salvation. God is concerned with the individuals as well as the land in which they live.
God’s humble servant who prays and seeks Him will also make a difference in the land in which they reside. God uses changed individuals to spread the good news of His salvation and restoration to heal the land. God has a plan bigger than our individual salvation.

Our restorative healing doesn’t end with salvation. It is just the beginning.

🌹but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth.”
Acts 1:8 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/act.1.8.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Leviticus 26 – recommended reading

God Will Forgive

Mar12

and My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways,

I will forgive their sin
2 Chronicles 7:14f NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/2ch.7.14.NASB1995

‭‭‭‭God of mercy. God of grace. God who forgives. My Redeemer. Thank You for the gift of gratuitous forgiveness. Thank You for turning my heart back to You.

‭‭Seeing their faith, He said, “Friend, your sins are forgiven you.”
Luke 5:20 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/luk.5.20.NASB1995

‭‭🌹“Blessed are those whose lawless deeds have been forgiven, And whose sins have been covered. Blessed is the man whose sin the Lord will not take into account.”
Romans 4:7-8 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/rom.4.7.NASB1995

Praise God!!!

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Then I Will, Says God

Mar11

Last week’s devotions, March 4-7, 2024,  were a criteria of what God’s people look like. We humble ourselves, pray, seek God’s face and turn from our wicked ways.

This week we will look at God’s response to our obedience to these and His blessing upon us.

and My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, . . .

then I will hear from heaven,
2 Chronicles 7:14e

‭‭Then you will call, and the Lord will answer; You will cry, and He will say, ‘Here I am.’ If you remove the yoke from your midst, The pointing of the finger and speaking wickedness,
Isaiah 58:9 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/isa.58.9.NASB1995

It will also come to pass that before they call, I will answer; and while they are still speaking, I will hear.
Isaiah 65:24 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/isa.65.24.NASB1995

God, You are a God who hears the cry of Your people. As we humbly bow in prayer, seeking Your face and repenting of our sin, let us hear what You have to say. Speak to us through Your word under the guidance of Your Holy Spirit,  we pray. Amen

I will hear (Let me hear) what God the Lord will say; For He will speak peace to His people, to His godly ones; But let them not turn back to folly (stupidity).
Psalms 85:8 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.85.8.NASB1995

‭‭🌹“Because he has loved Me, therefore I will deliver him; I will set him securely on high, because he has known My name. He will call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will rescue him and honor him.
With a long life I will satisfy him And let him see My salvation.”
Psalms 91:14-16 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.91.14.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Friday Praise – Be Glad

Mar8

Let them shout for joy and rejoice, who favor my vindication; And let them say continually, “The Lord be magnified, Who delights in the prosperity of His servant.”
Psalms 35:27 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.35.27.NASB1995

“Let us shout and rejoice!”
What grace is bestowed upon those who belong to the Lord; to those who have been acquitted, exonerated, sin forgiven! We who now flourish, thriving as His righteous servants. Holy God, be magnified!

‭‭Be glad in the Lord and rejoice, you righteous ones; And shout for joy, all you who are upright in heart.
Psalms 32:11 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.32.11.NASB1995
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Be glad in the Lord, you righteous ones, And give thanks to His holy name.
Psalms 97:12 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.97.12.NASB1995
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🌹The righteous man will be glad in the Lord and will take refuge in Him; And all the upright in heart will glory.
Psalms 64:10 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.64.10.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
http://indasharonjesus.org