July 23

TODAY'S BIBLE VERSE

Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and He shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.  Psalms 27:14

Memorize this Verse:
Cover the verse text and using just the first letters of each word try to recite the entire passage.
14. W O T L B O G C A H S S T H W I S O T L

Notes on verse:

“Wait … wait”: This particular word for waiting connotes either a tense or eager and patient anticipation of the Lord (compare Psalms 37:34; 40:1).

This is the sum of all the instruction in the psalm. The main lesson which the psalm is designed to convey. The object is to induce others, from the experience of the psalmist, to trust in the Lord. To rely upon Him; to come to Him in trouble and danger; and to wait for His interposition when all other resources fail (compare Psalm 25:3).

“Be of good courage”: The Hebrew word here means, “be strong.” That is, do not faint. Do not be dismayed. Still hope and trust in the Lord.

“He shall strengthen thine heart”: He will strengthen “thee.” He will enable you to perform your duties, and to triumph over your enemies (see notes at Isa. 40:31).

“Wait, I say, on the Lord”: Repeating an idea with which the heart was full. A lesson resulting from his own rich experience. He dwells upon it as a lesson which he would fix deeply in the mind, that in all times of danger and difficulty, instead of despondency, instead of sinking down in despair, instead of giving up all effort, we should go forward in the discharge of duty, putting our trust solely in the Lord.

Notice in the next verse, what the world says to those of us who are looking for the coming of Christ.

2 Peter 3:4 “And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as [they were] from the beginning of the creation.”

God cannot and will not lie. He said He was Coming again, and I believe He is. The following Scripture describes what Christian’s should be doing.

Titus 2:13 “Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Savior Jesus Christ;”

The world around us may look as if it is falling apart, but we should look up and rejoice, for our redemption draweth nigh.

Luke 21:28 “And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.”

TODAY'S BIBLE READING

July 23
Today's Bible Reading Plan selections can be found below. If you don't have a Bible with you, just click the references to read each passage online:

Old Testament
2 Chronicles 28-29  —  7.5 minutes
Psalms 148  —  2.5 minutes

New Testament
Luke 12:22-34  —  3.0 minutes
2 Thessalonians 3:1-5  —  1.0 minute

Total Average Read Time — 14.0 minutes