Do not fear. You have done all this wickedness; yet do not turn aside from following the Lord. — 1 Samuel 12:20

 The issue is the same for those who are hesitant to approach God. Some may have endured unfair treatment from spiritual authorities. Others might have grown up with an unhealthy dread of God. Others, blinded by their sin, focus solely on God's fair demands for justice and fail to perceive His loving provision of His Son's atoning sacrifice. 

Because Samuel revealed their wickedness, the people in today's Bible reading (1 Sam. 12) were terrified. But he also said that God yearned to pardon them.

We must swap out unhealthy worries for rational ones. The pain of going to God is considerably less painful than the pain of ignoring Him, as God's Word consistently reminds us. The fact that we can "come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy" (Heb. 4:16) because of Jesus gives us further assurance. 

God desires to replace the gaps in our hearts with Himself, much like a dentist fills cavities in our teeth. Do not let your worries prevent Him. 

Only God is able to satisfy the void in the heart. I rest my spirit in the consolation of God's love, which is soft, healing, and vast. I abide in its peace.  

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What does a dentist do?

Does Netherlands need dentists?

How much is a filling in the Netherlands?

Is there a dentist shortage in the Netherlands?

Why do you need a dentist?

Which doctor is best for teeth?

How much is dental in Netherlands?

Which European country is best for dentistry?

Which country gives most money as dentist?

Does Dutch health insurance cover dental?

Why is tooth filling so expensive?

What is the most expensive filling?

Which countries are best in dentistry?

Which country is best for dentist job?

Which country has the least dentist?

Can you live without a dentist?

Are dentists worth it?

Why do you love to be a dentist?

What do dentist do with bad teeth?

Can dentist fix any teeth?

Who can fix bad teeth?

Is dental cheap in Europe?

Is dentistry pain free?

Is Dutch healthcare expensive?

I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance. — Luke 5:32

 God invites us to approach Him in our current state, acknowledging that we are sinners deserving of only judgement. This may be humiliating, but it is the only way for us to be accepted and used by God and receive the atonement Christ purchased with His life on the cross. 

The Pharisees and scribes were meticulous upholders of the law. They believed that because they had all been "cleaned up," God was happy with them. They were upset when they observed Jesus dining with those who had a poor reputation. Though, according to Jesus, "I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance" (Lk. 5:32). This was a rebuke to their arrogant mindset. They had to own up to their sin. Jesus may then accept them as well.

Repent and come to Jesus in your current state if you need to be saved or have your fellowship restored! Your guilt will be absolved, and He will make you righteous.

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What does it mean to be unkempt?

Is it unkempt or unkept?

How do you spell unkempt in British?

What is an example of unkept?

What is a word for unkempt woman?

What does unkempt boy mean?

Can a person be Kempt?

What does shabby and unkempt mean?

What is a word for unkempt appearance?

What is messy slang for UK?

What is messy English slang?

What is a slob in British slang?

Is unkempt a noun or verb?

What is the difference between unkempt and dishevelled?

What does unkempt house mean?

What do you call a single lady?

What is a very messy person called?

What is a word for a dirty untidy woman?

What is Boi in slang?

What is a rascal boy?

What is full meaning of girl?

Is unkempt a negative connotation?

Is whelmed a real word?

Is there a word gruntled?

Oh, how I love Your law! It is my meditation all the day. — Psalm 119:97

 Many Christians read the Bible in a way similar to that of the jacana bird. They jump around the top, catching sight of a few beloved verses that are lovely and consoling. But they miss out on understanding the deeper realities of God's Word that can make their lives more stable. They seldom ever devote any time to Bible study. 

The psalmist spent the entire day reflecting on God's Word and grew greatly in knowledge and insight (119:97–104). We would be prudent to imitate him as believers. We shall increase in our understanding of God's truth as a result of diligently searching the Scriptures (Acts 17:11), enabling us to discern the Lord's will for our lives and service.

Don't just skim the tops of a few noteworthy texts. Be careful not to "lily-trotter." Instead, elevate your spiritual understanding to new levels. 

Bible study is "hit or miss," and you miss more often than you hit. To obtain new strength and light, we must examine the Scriptures, for it is in them that we will discover the correct application of God's teachings to direct our steps. 

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Where do lily trotters live?

What is the name of the Jesus bird?

Is it a jacana or lily trotter?

Did Jesus have a pet bird?

Who is the bird of God?

Which is the bird of heaven?

Is jacana extinct?

What is the nickname of the jacana?

What kind of bird runs on lily pads?

What birds did God say not to eat?

What animal did Jesus eat?

Why is Jesus holding a bird?

Who is the bird demon?

What God is an eagle?

Is Crow a God?

What is the angel of death bird?

Is there a bird called an angel?

Which is the holy bird in the Bible?

What is the oldest extinct bird?

Is Lily bird an animal?

What is the biggest extinct flying bird?

You will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart. — Jeremiah 29:13

Anyone who genuinely wants to know the truth will be made to know God. 

Really, do you want to know God? The Bible says to seek Him "with all your heart" (Jer. 29:13). Look to His Word and act promptly when He commands. Have faith in His Son. You'll then genuinely understand God. 

You will find if you look for it. —Matthew 7:7 Man stumbles through the dark labyrinth of life, lifting up praise to unknown gods; but when he wants to know God's Son, he discovers the Living One in Him. 

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How many children did Francis and Edith Schaeffer have?

What did Francis Schaeffer believe?

Was Francis Schaeffer an apologist?

How old was Francis Schaeffer when he died?

What does the name Schaeffer mean?

Why did Francis Schaeffer move to Switzerland?

Did Charles Spurgeon believe in?

What denomination is Francis Schaeffer?

How should we then love?

Who was a famous Protestant apologist?

Who are four famous Catholic apologists?

Are apologetics Catholic?

What happened to Francis Schaeffer?

How many books did Francis Schaeffer write?

When was Francis Schaeffer born?

What name is Calan?

What language is Schaefer?

What nationality is Shafer?

Who founded the Swiss Protestant Church?

Who brought Protestantism to Switzerland?

What is the L BRI in Switzerland?

What were the criticisms of Charles Spurgeon?

Was Charles Spurgeon against slavery?

Was Charles Spurgeon rich?

By long forbearance a ruler is persuaded, and a gentle tongue breaks a bone. — Proverbs 25:15

 The fate of Abigail's family and slaves was grim (1 Sam. 25). Her husband had insulted David and his warriors. When a crisis occurred, Abigail showed leadership qualities. She pleaded for David's mercy with dignity and bravery. She subdued his rage with kindness and humility, saving her family in the process. 

The Lord does not demand that we forgive everyone who has harmed us. He also forbids us from confronting people with rage and insults. Being kind and brave like Abigail is something His Spirit can help us achieve.

 Making a point while being gentle prevents us from alienating anyone. O be courageous every day till the end; go forth in the might of the Lord; put your complete faith in Jesus, your Friend and Saviour; and fill yourself with His own glorious Word.  

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What does give a nudge to mean?

What is an example of a nudge?

What does nudge mean in message?

What does nudge out mean in English?

How do you use the word nudge?

What is another word for nudge someone?

What is an example of nudges at work?

What is a nudge in business?

What is a nudge response?

Is it rude to nudge someone?

Why do people nudge?

How do you politely nudge?

What is the verb nudge?

What is the opposite meaning of nudge?

What is a nudge in the UK?

What is a nudge attitude?

What does nudge mean on social media?

Is Nudging Manipulative?

What are the three types of nudges?

What is a nudge in everyday life?

What is nudge for good behavior?

The effective working by which every part does its share causes growth of the body. — Ephesians 4:16

 Similar to this, each member of the body of Christ has been given unique skills to carry out specific functions (Eph. 4:7–16). Not everyone can serve as a preacher or educator. Some of us must "change the tyres" and "wash the windscreen." Each task is equally crucial, too. 

We all need to focus on our roles and give our best efforts to them in order for the body of Christ to accomplish its goals.

 A praying Christian is a stronger Christian than one who doesn't. Never carry your loads alone; give Him all of your perplexing problems, all of your requests, and all of your daily struggles.  

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What is a pit crew meaning?

Who is the pit crew on RuPaul's All Stars 8?

How much does drag race pit crew make?

Who is pit crew on drag race france?

Are F1 pit crew engineers?

How many people in a F1 pit crew?

Who are RuPaul's closest friends?

Who is RuPaul's sidekick?

Who is RuPaul's sister?

Does drag pay well?

How do you become a pit crew?

Is there money in drag racing?

Why did Moon quit Drag Race?

Who is the straight member of the pit crew?

Were Trixie and Katya on Drag Race?

How much do F1 engineers get paid?

How much is an F1 wheel gun?

Is being an F1 engineer stressful?

How fast is an F1 pit crew?

How much does an F1 pit crew cost?

How to get a job in F1 pit crew?

Are Michelle and RuPaul actually friends?

How did Michelle Visage lose weight?

Who is RuPaul's wife?

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything . . . let your requests be made known to God. — Philippians 4:6

 A Christian who doesn't pray is a powerless Christian. Give Him all of your confusing issues, all of your demands, and your daily burdens—never carry them alone!  

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When was tyranny of the urgent written?

What is the meaning of Tyranny of the Urgent?

What is an example of Tyranny of the Urgent?

Does tyranny mean evil?

Why is it called tyranny?

What is the tyranny of now?

What kind of person usually ruled in a tyranny state?

What is the absolute rule of tyranny?

Is a tyrant a government?

Are tyrants selfish?

Is a tyrant good or bad?

Is tyranny good or bad?

How did tyrants lose power?

What is the difference between a dictator and a tyrant?

What is tyrannical behavior?

What was tyranny replaced by?

Why did tyranny decline over time?

What is the tyranny of society?

What countries live under tyranny?

Who was the first tyrant?

How do tyrants gain power?

All things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. — Romans 8:28

 We are inclined to scream out, "O Lord, why do You allow these things to happen? " when we experience disappointments that baffle and upset us.But in situations like this, we should rely on God's love and mercy. Our current struggles may be distressing, but the all-knowing heavenly Father uses them for our ultimate good. We can give God thanks for our disappointments because they actually turn out to be benefits!

Testing clouds may be followed by blessed showers. Beyond all reasonable doubt,

In the test you are undergoing,

the depths of our God's love and mercy

is at work in you for the good.  

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What does cardinal mean?

What makes someone a cardinal?

What is the synonym of cardinal?

What does it mean to see a cardinal?

Does a cardinal mean an angel?

Why is the pope called a cardinal?

Can anyone be a cardinal?

Who can be a cardinal?

Can a woman be a cardinal?

How do you use the word cardinal?

Is there an English cardinal?

What is another word for gaslight?

Is a cardinal lucky?

What does a cardinal tattoo mean?

When God sends a cardinal?

What birds symbolize new beginnings?

What is the famous poem about cardinals?

Are cardinals shy?

Why do cardinals kiss the pope's ring?

Is A cardinal higher than a bishop?

Can a cardinal become pope?

Does the pope get paid?

Why is the pope so powerful?

Can a non cardinal become pope?

Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief. — 1 Timothy 1:15

 The splendour we will share in paradise with our crucified and rising Saviour is only partially depicted in the Bible. Just imagine—there won't be any more grief, death, tears, or anguish since those things will have already passed away! (Rev. 21:4). 

These fleeting glances pique our curiosity about what will fill us with amazement when we arrive. There is no question that the Lord's abode will be breathtakingly gorgeous and far more lovely than anything we can imagine.

For those who are ready, heaven is a place that is prepared. The silver cord will snap eventually.

And I won't sing as much from now on;

However, oh, the bliss when I awaken.

within the King's palace.  

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What is cord used for?

Is it chord or cord?

What is cord called?

How do you use the word cord in a sentence?

What did cord mean?

What is the meaning of cord like?

Is a cord a wire?

What type of word is cord?

Is A chord a line?

What is the origin of cord?

What are the parts of a cord?

Is cord plural?

What is verb cord?

How much word is in a cord?

What is cord and string?

What is cord in communication?

What is a cord in school?

What size is a cord?

What material is wire cord?

You ask and do not receive, because you ask amiss, that you may spend it on your pleasures. — James 4:3

 Some individuals think of God as a supernatural change agent who caters to their every whim, a sort of celestial genie that appears before them and fulfils their every desire.

People with such egotistical demands have a very limited understanding of God and His redeeming plan for the world. They view Him as someone who exists to fulfil their needs and desires, lessen all of their pain, and enhance the quality of their existence. In contrast to the Bible, they may obtain that kind of image of God from secular literature.

Any effort to force a sovereign God to serve our own self-serving interests is an insult to Him. James also compared selfish prayer to "friendship with the world," claiming that it is "enmity with God" (Jas. 4:3–4). 

Let's examine our prayers throughout the coming days. It's time to alter our prayers if they are typically performed for our personal comfort, pleasure, or convenience.

Prayer is a moment to report for duty rather than to issue orders. Please pardon us for our selfish requests.

Everything that You consider trivial;

Oh, assist us to pray for the right reasons.

and to look for what is right and good!  

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What do you mean by novel?

What is a novel book?

What is novel and examples?

Is a novel fact or fiction?

What is a novel in stories?

How do you identify a novel?

Why are novels so important?

What is the meaning of novel and fiction?

What is novel characteristics?

Is a novel a genre?

What are the main types of novel?

Is a novel a real book?

Is a novel a short story?

What is difference between novel and story?

What makes a novel original?

What is the style of the novel?

What is purpose of reading a novel?

What is the main point of the novel?

What is the value of novels?

The people went their way to . . . rejoice greatly, because they understood the words that were declared to them. — Nehemiah 8:12

 The Jews who returned from exile to repopulate Jerusalem and Israel also had little knowledge of their religion. The people, however, listened intently for hours while Ezra read from the Book of the Law and the Levites discussed the text. A strong conviction of sin was brought on by the Word of God. The Israelites started to cry. But they were warned not to cry. They were to feast on this day "because they understood the words that were declared to them" (Neh. 8:12). 

A nebulous faith will never make us happy. God's truth must be clearly heard by us in order for it to affect our hearts. The Lord's delight will be ours as we understand and abide in His Word (v. 10).

The road to joy is obedience. No memory of the truth of God exists.

ever satisfy our demands

until faith is born from that fact

And actions are born out of faith.  

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What does Ezra do in the Bible?

Is Ezra a God name?

What is the main message of Ezra?

What did God use Ezra for?

What does name Ezra mean?

What was so special about Ezra?

Is Ezra in Catholic Bible?

How do you pronounce Ezra?

Who is Ezra God's son?

Was Ezra a good person in the Bible?

What can we learn from Ezra in life?

What are the promises of God in Ezra?

Why was Ezra chosen?

What was Ezra's relationship with God?

How did Ezra hear God?

What is a nickname for Ezra?

Can I name my son Ezra?

What name goes with Ezra?

How powerful did Ezra become?

What did Ezra build in the Bible?

What is Ezra in Spanish Bible?

Is there a 2 Ezra in the Bible?

When did Ezra write the Bible?

Which book is Ezra in the Bible?

Put away the foreign gods which are among you, and incline your heart to the Lord God. — Joshua 24:23

 Call it the Shechem Showdown. For the challenge of their lives, Joshua gathered the people of Israel at this place. 

Joshua started off by giving a dramatic account of their ancestors' past in order to pique their interest. He explained how God had brought them safely to Jericho from Terah's hometown. 

The people must have been reliving in their minds the thrilling tales their grandparents had told them about the plagues in Egypt, the crossing of the Red Sea, and all the battles with the surrounding foes while Joshua spoke. 

The realisation that, in spite of God's goodness, the people were still worshipping the pagan gods of their ancestors must have been more humiliating than all those instances of God's assistance.

Joshua did not refer to the past when he challenged the Israelites. It dealt with the future. He exhorted them to serve the only real God. The Lord will not put up with other people's worship because "He is a jealous God" (Josh. 24:19). 

We have witnessed God at action, both miraculously in giving us eternal life and more consistently in providing for us on a daily basis. Therefore, in appreciation for the Lord, let's put our "false gods"—anything that threatens our devotion to Him—aside and turn our hearts towards the one and only God.

Your heart cannot feel at home with a foreign god. O Lord, guide us in understanding

you alone are in charge;

Please accept our worship as well.

high importance.  

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What was Shechem in the Bible?

What is Shechem also known as?

What country is Shechem in today?

What does the word Shechem means?

What is special about Shechem?

Why was Shechem so important?

Why did Jacob go to Shechem?

Who was the ruler of Shechem?

Who went to Shechem?

What happens at Shechem?

What happened to Jacob at Shechem?

What happened to Dinah and Shechem?

Was Shechem a city of refuge?

What happened in Gilead and Shechem?

What did Abraham built in Shechem?

Did Jacob build a well in Shechem?

Who is the father of Shechem in the Bible?

What is the name of the altar in Shechem?

What did Jacob bury under the oak at Shechem?

What is the covenant renewal at Shechem?

Great peace have those who love Your law, and nothing causes them to stumble. — Psalm 119:165

 Today, many individuals are searching for a new standard to live by because they have forgotten what God's norms are. They view the Bible as a historical artefact. But even today, God's laws are just as applicable and useful as they were then. 

His standards are as reliable as the rule of gravity and more reliable than the North Star. They are not arbitrary laws like those dictating whether we should drive on the left or right side of the road. 

God's commands must be obeyed or it will result in individual destruction and social instability. However, following His instructions has the reassuring effect that "great peace have those who love Your law" (Ps. 119:165).

The compass that guides you is God's Word. Your Word is eternal, Lord.

established with a high point;

Your fidelity to all people

endures permanently close.  

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What is the meaning of the North Star?

Why is the North Star so special?

Why is the star called the North Star?

Where is the North Star located?

What does the North Star mean in love?

What is the North Star in mythology?

What are 3 facts about the North Star?

What is the North Star called in the Bible?

What is brightest star in the sky?

What is the North Star made of?

Who discovered North Star?

Why is North Star so bright?

Is the Big Dipper visible in Philippines?

Does the North Star still exist?

What countries can see the North Star?

What is another word for the North Star?

Is the North Star a symbol for hope?

What is a North Star friend?

Who is the god of the North Star?

Who is God of the north?

What are the three north stars?

What are the characteristics of the North Star?

How many north stars do we have?

What is a North Star in business?