Today's Good News

JUNE 18 – 2 SAM:3-4

06/18          2 Samuel 22:3-4

3 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. 

4 I called on the LORD, who is worthy of praise, and he saved me from my enemies.

ROCK

Jesus saves. 

He saves us from powerful enemies. 

He provides safety for our daily walk.

He will not leave us or forget us.  

Jesus loves you.  He loves me. 

We belong to Him, and He will save us from our enemies.  

JUNE 17 – 2 COR. 4:8-9

06/17          2 Corinthians 4:8-9

8 We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed. We are perplexed, but not driven to despair. 

9 We are hunted down, but never abandoned by God. We get knocked down, but we are not destroyed.

LIFE

Life in this world is problematical.  

Everybody has problems.  

Your problem may not sidetrack me.

My problem may not cause you to despair.  

But a problem is a problem.  

Jesus takes our problems seriously and solves them.  

He is king and king over all things.  

Trust Jesus and stand up.  He will keep you from falling.  

JUNE 16 – 1 THESS. 5:23-24

06/16          1 Thessalonians 5:23-24

23 Now may the God of peace make you holy in every way, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless until our Lord Jesus Christ comes again. 24 God will make this happen, for he who calls you is faithful.

FAITHFUL

God is faithful.  

He is always seeking our best good. 

Salvation is His gift.

Obedience is our gift.  

Trust the Lord and He will do it.  

  

JUNE 15 – PSALM 140:4

06/15          Psalm 140:4

4 O LORD, keep me out of the hands of the wicked. Protect me from those who are violent, for they are plotting against me.

PROTECT

Lord, only You can keep me away from violent people.

Guide my steps away from violence and confrontation.  

Instruct me in Your way.

You know all things and your way guides me into peace. 

No one is seeking for Your best Lord.  Help my unbelief.

Lead me in Your Godly way.  

Keep me out of the hands of the wicked.

Give me favor for a peaceful life.  

JUNE 14 – PSALM 138:7

06/14          Psalm 138:7

7 Though I am surrounded by troubles, you will protect me from the anger of my enemies. You reach out your hand, and the power of your right hand saves me.

YOU

Thank you Lord.  You protect me.  I am grateful.  Even though I often don’t see you at work, my life bears testimony to your protection.  Thank you, Lord.  Life is chaotic.  You bring peace.  Thank you Lord.  

JUNE 13 – PSALM 59:1

06/13          Psalm 59:1

1 Rescue me from my enemies, O God. Protect me from those who have come to destroy me.

PROTECTThe Lord says that He will protect us.  Protect me Lord.  I believe You.  Help my unbelief.  Thank you Lord. 

JUNE 12 – PSALM 57:1

06/12          Psalm 57:1

1 Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy! I look to you for protection. I will hide beneath the shadow of your wings until the danger passes by.

SHELTERWe find our shelter from the known and unknown in the presence of the Lord.  Early we go to Him.  He protects us and guides us in the way we should go.  

JUNE 11 – PSALM 46:1

06/11          Psalm 46:1

1 God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.

HARD

Every day somewhere life is difficult and hard.  How can that be?  The world is a dark place.  We discover our refuge and strength is in the Lord.  Fear God and do His commandments.  Jesus loves you.  

JUNE 10 – PSALM 34:19

06/10          Psalm 34:19

19 The righteous person faces many troubles, but the LORD comes to the rescue each time.

LIFE

Life holds many troubles.  But, when trouble comes, the Lord will rescue His child each time. The Lord is near, and He is always with us.  Blessed be the name of the Lord. 

JUNE 9 – PSALM 20:1

06/09          Psalm 20:1

1 In times of trouble, may the LORD answer your cry. May the name of the God of Jacob keep you safe from all harm.

SAFE
We are safe in the Lord.  He is with us forever.  He will not leave us.  He will not forget about us.  He knows everything that is happening to us and will keep us safe from harm.  The Lord is good.