To the L ORD ’s renown: lit., “to the name of the Lord.”Ī. Whatsoever things are true, honest, pure, or lovely, think on these things, Philip. Bring into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ, 2 Cor. * Thornbush…nettles: suggestive of the desert and therefore symbolic of suffering and hardship cypress…myrtle: suggestive of fertile land and therefore symbolic of joy and strength. From within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, Mark 7:2023. * The efficacy of the word of God recalls 40:5, 8. ![]() * The invitation to seek the Lord is motivated by the mercy of a God whose “ways” are completely mysterious. After all, not every word that I was taught as Biblical actually appears in the Bible. * The “nation” is Persia under Cyrus, but the perspective is worldwide. That’s one of the reasons I don’t get hung up on words anymore like I did when I was a younger Christian. The Lord’s covenant with David ( 2 Sm 7) is now to be extended beyond his dynasty. the covenant banquet in Ex 24:9– 11 and wisdom’s banquet in Prv 9:1– 6. Therefore made I a decree to bring in all the wise men of Babylon before me, that they might make known unto me the interpretation of the dream. And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart. but wait, there’s more Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. ![]() * The prophet invites all to return, under the figure of a banquet cf. I Nebuchadnezzar was at rest in mine house, and flourishing in my palace: I saw a dream which made me afraid, and the thoughts upon my bed and the visions of my head troubled me. Daily Bread - Gods Word, My Thoughts a daily Bible verse and my thoughts surrounding it. Mountains and hills shall break out in song before you,Īll trees of the field shall clap their hands.ġ3In place of the thornbush, the cypress shall grow,Īs an everlasting sign that shall not fail. Nor are your ways my ways-oracle of the L ORD.ĩFor as the heavens are higher than the earth, For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways, declares the Lord. To our God, who is generous in forgiving. Let them turn to the L ORD to find mercy ![]() cĦ * Seek the L ORD while he may be found, You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. The Holy One of Israel, who has glorified you. Psalm 46:10 says, Be still and know that I am God. bĥSo shall you summon a nation you knew not,Īnd a nation * that knew you not shall run to you, The wicked, through the pride of his countenance, will not seek after God: God is not in all his thoughts. The answer to capturing your thoughts is right there in Scripture, hidden in plain sight. I will make with you an everlasting covenant, This message emphasizes the importance of aligning our thought processes with the thoughts of God, which brings life and peace. God tells us that our thoughts are not His thoughts. Only listen to me, and you shall eat well, My Thoughts Are Not Your Thoughts Given on by Ted Budge Listen MP3 Audio (19.38 MB) We see things differently. 2Why spend your money for what is not bread
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