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

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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