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

R & K

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