For
the LORD has chosen Jerusalem; he has desired it for his home. "This is my
resting place forever," he said. "I will live here, for this is the
home I desired. I will bless this city and make it prosperous; I will satisfy
its poor with food. I will clothe its priests with godliness; its faithful
servants will sing for joy. Psalm 132:13-16
Memory Scripture of the Week – Psalm 23
The
LORD is my shepherd; I have all that I need.
He
lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams.
He
renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name.
Even
when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close
beside me.
Your
rod and your staff protect and comfort me. You prepare a feast for me in the
presence of my enemies.
You
honor me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings.
Surely
your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I
will live in the house of the LORD forever. Psalm 23:1-6
Surely
your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I
will live in the house of the LORD forever.
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| Jerusalem - near the Western Wall. Jerusalem - God's resting place...forever. |
Has memorizing
and reviewing this Psalm 23 scripture passage transformed your life? We’ve
heard the 23rd Psalm recited,
preached and sung so much that we may just ignore it…or take it for granted—but
there is so much there. A reassurance that God will take care of us—providing
everything we need, protecting and rescuing us. It is humbling to know that God
in His perfect love is pursuing us…searching for us. The best part is knowing
that we will live with Him…in His house forever. Eternity is unmeasurable. It
is hard for us mere humans to truly comprehend not only that we will live
forever…but that we can and will be in God’s home all of that time. Endlessly.
"This is my resting place forever," he
said. "I will live here, for this is the home I desired. Psalm 132:14
We wouldn’t
have this assurance of eternal life if it weren’t for Jesus. He is our resting
place.
Christ died for us so that, whether we are dead or
alive when he returns, we can live with him forever. 1 Thessalonians 5:10
Will I see
you in the air…or up there?
Prayer ~ Lord God, Thank you for Your plan for all eternity. Thank you seems hardly enough for all You’ve done and are still doing. Preparing a place for us. Pursing us with Your goodness and unfailing love. I am overwhelmed to be so love. You are an awesome God and I look forward to living in Your house…forever.
Daily Bible Reading: Genesis 22-24
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reserved.
All scripture quoted from the New Living Translation
(NLT) unless otherwise noted.
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