THE FEAR OF THE LORD: Morning Manna December 26

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.  Proverbs 9:10 KJV

Who are those who fear the LORD? He will show them the path they should choose. They will live in prosperity, and their children will inherit the land. The LORD is a friend to those who fear Him. He teaches them His covenant.  Psalms 25:12-14 NLT

How great is the goodness You have stored up for those who fear You. You lavish it on those who come to You for protection, blessing them before the watching world. You hide them in the shelter of Your presence, safe from those who conspire against them. You shelter them in Your presence, far from accusing tongues.  Psalms 31:19-20 NLT

In that day He will be your sure foundation, providing a rich store of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of the LORD will be your treasure.  Isaiah 33:6 NLT

R & K

Morning Manna December 25

Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.  Proverbs 25:5 

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FAITH: Morning Manna December 24

If Abraham's good deeds had made him acceptable to God, He would have had something to boast about. But that was not God's way. For the Scriptures tell us, "Abraham believed God, and God counted him as righteous because of his faith."

When people work, their wages are not a gift, but something they have earned. But people are counted as righteous, not because of their work, but because of their faith in God who forgives sinners.  Romans 4:2-5

Without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.  Hebrews 11:6

Be rewarded.

R & K

GIVE THANKS: Morning Manna December 23

 

As Jesus entered a village, ten lepers stood at a distance, crying out, "Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!" 

He looked at them and said, "Go show yourselves to the priests." And as they went, they were cleansed of their leprosy. 

One of them, when he saw that he was healed, came back to Jesus, shouting, "Praise God!" He fell to the ground at Jesus' feet, thanking Him for what He had done. 

Jesus asked, "Didn't I heal ten men? Where are the other nine? Has no one returned to give glory to God except this foreigner?"  Luke 17:11-18

Never forget the blessings, the healings and the answered prayers.  Praise the One who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.

Be the one who remembers.

R & K

RESCUED: Morning Manna December 22

"The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my savior; my God is my rock, in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety. He is my refuge, my savior, the One who saves me from violence. I called on the LORD, who is worthy of praise, and He saved me from my enemies.  2 Samuel 22:2-4

"He reached down from heaven and rescued me; He drew me out of deep waters. He rescued me from my powerful enemies, from those who hated me and were too strong for me. They attacked me at a moment when I was in distress, but the LORD supported me. He led me to a place of safety; He rescued me because He delights in me.  2 Samuel 22:17-20

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BITTERNESS: Morning Manna December 21

Work at living in peace with everyone, and work at living a holy life, for those who are not holy will not see the Lord. Look after each other so that none of you fails to receive the grace of God. Watch out that no poisonous root of bitterness grows up to trouble you, corrupting many.  Hebrews 12:14-15

Bitterness allows in unforgiveness.  And if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins.  Matthew 6:15 

Bitterness and unforgiveness leads to the desire to retaliate.  But we must remember "Vengeance is mine; I will repay," saith the Lord.  Romans 12:19

Bitterness, unforgiveness and the desire to retaliate allow anger and hatred to manifest.

Even now the ax of God's judgment is poised, ready to sever the roots of the trees. Yes, every tree that does not produce good fruit will be chopped down and thrown into the fire.  Matthew 3:10

Sever any root of bitterness before it takes hold and produces the fruit of unforgiveness, anger and hatred.

R & K

OPEN YOUR EYES: Morning Manna December 20

The king of Aram (Syria) was at war against Israel.  But every time he went into battle, Israel knew his plan of attack because God would reveal it to the prophet Elisha.

So one night the king of Aram (Syria) sent a great army with many chariots and horses to surround the city. When the servant of the man of God got up early the next morning and went outside, there were troops, horses, and chariots everywhere.

"Oh, sir, what will we do now?" the young man cried to Elisha. 

"Don't be afraid!" Elisha told him. "For there are more on our side than on theirs!" 

Then Elisha prayed, "O LORD, open his eyes and let him see!" The LORD opened the young man's eyes, and when he looked up, he saw that the hillside around Elisha was filled with horses and chariots of fire.  2 Kings 6:14-17

May the LORD open your eyes to the heavenly army that is fighting on our side.

R & K

DO YOU BELIEVE?: Morning Manna December 19

 

Two blind men followed Jesus (Yashua), crying, and saying, Thou Son of David, have mercy on us. Jesus asked them, "Do you believe that I am able to do this?" They said, "Yes, Lord." Then He touched their eyes, saying, "According to your faith be it unto you." And their eyes were opened.  Matthew 9:27-30

A father brought his son, possessed with an unclean spirit, to Jesus. Jesus said to him, "If you can believe, all things are possible to him that believes." And immediately the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help my unbelief.  Mark 9:23-24

Scripture tells us that 'faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God.'  Romans 10:17 KJV

As you read and listen to the Word of God, your faith will grow.

R & K

GOD'S PEACE: Morning Manna December 18

 

You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in You, all whose thoughts are fixed on You! Trust in the LORD always, for the LORD GOD is the eternal Rock.  Isaiah 26:3-4 NLT

LORD, You will grant us peace; all we have accomplished is really from You. O LORD our God, others have ruled us, but You alone are the One we worship.  Isaiah 26:12-13 NLT

Jesus (Yashua) said, "I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don't be troubled or afraid."  John 14:27 NLT

He is the Prince of Peace.  Isaiah 9:6

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GOD, MY HELPER: Morning Manna December 17

I remember thee upon my bed, and meditate on thee in the night watches.

Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice. 

My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand upholdeth me. But those that seek my soul, to destroy it, shall go into the lower parts of the earth. They shall fall by the sword: they shall be a portion for foxes. 

But the king shall rejoice in God; every one that sweareth by him shall glory: but the mouth of them that speak lies shall be stopped.  Psalms 63:6-11 KJV

R & K

Morning Manna December 16

"O LORD, God of Israel, there is no God like You in all of heaven above or on the earth below. You keep Your covenant and show unfailing love to all who walk before You in wholehearted devotion.  1 Kings 8:23 NLT

"If there is a famine in the land or a plague or crop disease or attacks of locusts or caterpillars, or if Your people's enemies are in the land besieging their towns—whatever disaster or disease there is— and if Your people Israel pray about their troubles, raising their hands toward this Temple, then hear from heaven where You live, and forgive. 1 Kings 8:37-39 NLT

The same God who listened to the prayers of Israel hears and answers our prayers.  "He is the God who made the world and everything in it. Since He is Lord of heaven and earth, He doesn't live in man-made temples.  Acts 17:24 NLT

Humble yourself.  Pray and seek His face.  Turn from your wicked ways and He will hear from heaven and will forgive your sins and heal the land.  2 Chronicles 7:14 NLT

R & K

UNMOVEABLE FOUNDATION: Morning Manna December 15

 

Jesus (Yashua) says, "Anyone who listens to My teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock. 

Though the rain comes in torrents and the floodwaters rise and the winds beat against that house, it won't collapse because it is built on bedrock (Jesus Christ). 

But anyone who hears My teaching and doesn't obey it is foolish, like a person who builds a house on sand. 

When the rains and floods come and the winds beat against that house, it will collapse with a mighty crash."  Matthew 7:24-27 NLT

Make sure of your foundation!

R & K

BELIEVE - Wisdom from The LORD: Morning Manna December 14

Let all that I am praise the LORD; with my whole heart, I will praise His holy name. Let all that I am praise the LORD; may I never forget the good things He does for me. He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases.  Psalms 103:1-3 NLT

The LORD says: "Cursed are those who put their trust in mere humans, who rely on human strength and turn their hearts away from the LORD.  Jeremiah 17:5 NLT

"But blessed are those who trust in the LORD and have made the LORD their hope and confidence. They are like trees planted along a riverbank, with roots that reach deep into the water (Word). Such trees are not bothered by the heat (trials and testings) or worried by long months of drought (lack). Their leaves stay green (life), and they never stop producing fruit.  Jeremiah 17:7-8 NLT

 R & K

A FEW GOOD MEN: Morning Manna December 13

God used Gideon and an army of 300 to totally scatter and defeat a vast multitude of Midianites (contention, strife).  Judges 7

King Asa of Judah had 580,000 men.  Zerah the Ethiopian came against him with a million troops.  

Asa cried unto the LORD his God, and said, LORD, it is nothing with thee to help, whether with many, or with them that have no power: help us, O LORD our God; for we rest on thee, and in thy name we go against this multitude. O LORD, thou art our God; let not man prevail against thee. So the LORD smote the Ethiopians before Asa, and before Judah; and the Ethiopians fled.  2 Chronicles 14:8-12 KJV

What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?  Romans 8:31 KJV

 R & K

THE MARK (CHARACTER) OF THE BEAST: Morning Manna December 12

 

Jesus Christ (Yashua) is The Way, The Truth and The Life.  John 14:6 NLT

The devil hates Truth. He was a murderer from the beginning. He has always hated the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, it is consistent with his character; for he is a liar and the father of lies.  John 8:44 NLT

Those who refuse to believe the Truth will believe the lies.  2 Thessalonians 2:8-12

Our courts oppose the righteous, and justice is nowhere to be found. Truth stumbles in the streets, and honesty has been outlawed. Yes, truth is gone, and anyone who renounces evil is attacked. Isaiah 59:14-15 NLT

In Revelation 13:17 we read that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark (his character of lies and deceit), or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.  

We are told to buy (get) the truth, and sell it not.  Proverbs 23:23 KJV

We know that we are children of God and that the world around us (the news media, social media and fact checkers) is under the control of the evil one.  1 John 5:19 NLT

Jesus says, "So pay attention to how you hear. To those who listen to My teaching, more understanding will be given. But for those who are not listening, even what they think they understand will be taken away from them."  Luke 8:18 NLT

 R & K

YOUR PROTECTIVE ARMOR: Morning Manna December 11

 

The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light. 

Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying. 

But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.  Romans 13:12-14 KJV

Jesus Christ is our armor of light.

For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.  Galatians 3:27 KJV

Every piece of armor mentioned in Ephesians 6:13-17 can be seen as a representation of some aspect of the character of Christ.  It is in appropriating His character that you will be able to stand in any situation.

Put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ.

R & K

CONFIDENCE: Morning Manna December 10

 

We have a great High Priest who has entered heaven, Jesus the Son of God, so let us hold firmly to what we believe. This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for He faced all of the same testings we do, yet He did not sin. So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive His mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.  Hebrews 4:14-16 NLT

Yahshua (Jesus Christ) is not only our great High Priest, He is also the LORD and Commander of Heaven's Armies.  As we enter into battle He goes before us.  We follow because we know Him and trust Him.

We love him, because he first loved us.  1 John 4:19 KJV

He proved that love by dying for us while we were yet sinners.  Romans 5:8

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.  John 15:13 KJV

A strong army must have confidence in its leadership.  Our Commander in Chief, Jesus Christ, has proved His love for the troops.  And as God, He is all-powerful, all knowing and ever present.  He cannot lose.

R & K

PREPARE FOR BATTLE: Morning Manna December 9

 

A soldier who has never tried on his armor, lifted his weapon or studied his opponent is doomed to suffer defeat when he enters the battle arena.

Are you ready for the battle that is fast approaching?  Have you put on your armor, loaded your weapon and learned the tactics of your enemy?

For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.  Ephesians 6:12 KJV

The battle is spiritual and we must have a Christ centered foundation or we will be failures in spiritual warfare.

Begin with Chapter 1 of Ephesians.  Know who you are and what it means to be adopted into the family of God. 

All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ. Even before He made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in His eyes.  Ephesians 1:3-4 NLT

I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God's power for us who believe Him. Ephesians 1:19 NLT

R & K

AUTHORITY AND POWER: Morning Manna December 8

Amazed, the people exclaimed (about Jesus), "What authority and power this man's words possess! Even evil spirits obey Him, and they flee at His command!"  Luke 4:36 NLT

Jesus called together His twelve disciples and gave them power and authority to cast out all demons and to heal all diseases. Then He sent them out to tell everyone about the Kingdom of God and to heal the sick.  Luke 9:1-2 NLT

Never forget that the Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the dead, lives in you. Romans 8:11 NLT

Many followers of Christ have been held as prisoners of doubt and fear for so long that they have forgotten their position in Him.  It is time to be reminded of that authority.  Time to step out in confident faith.

I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God's power for us who believe Him. This is the same mighty power that raised Christ from the dead and seated Him in the place of honor at God's right hand in the heavenly realms.  Ephesians 1:19-20 NLT

And this power is in you.

R & K