Good people pass away;
the godly often die before their time.
But no one seems to care or wonder why.
No one seems to understand
that God is protecting them from the evil to come.
Blessings of Not Wasting Time
Blessings of That Coming Day
The watchmen shout and sing with joy,
for before their very eyes
they see the LORD returning to Jerusalem.
Blessings of the Price He Paid
…I, the LORD, made you,
and I will not forget you.
I have swept away your sins like a cloud.
I have scattered your offenses like the morning mist.
Oh, return to me,
for I have paid the price to set you free.”
Blessings of Recognizing Jesus in the Old Testament
I replied, “But my work seems so useless!
I have spent my strength for nothing and to no purpose.
Yet I leave it all in the LORD’s hand;
I will trust God for my reward.”
And now the LORD speaks—
…
He says, “You will do more than restore the people of Israel to me.
I will make you a light to the Gentiles,
and you will bring my salvation to the ends of the earth.”
(The Upper Room, Jerusalem)
Blessings of Complete Assurance
“From eternity to eternity I am God.
No one can snatch anyone out of my hand.
No one can undo what I have done.”
Blessings of Being Called By Name
…listen to the LORD who created you.
…the one who formed you says,
“Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you.
I have called you by name; you are mine.
Blessings of the Only Life Giver
God, the LORD, created the heavens and stretched them out.
He created the earth and everything in it.
He gives breath to everyone,
life to everyone who walks the earth…
Blessings of Being Held By God
Don’t be afraid, for I am with you.
Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you.
I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.
For I hold you by your right hand—
I, the LORD your God.
And I say to you,
‘Don’t be afraid. I am here to help you.
Blessings of Being Held Close to His Heart
…Tell the towns of Judah,
“Your God is coming!”
Yes, the Sovereign LORD is coming in power.
He will rule with a powerful arm.
See, he brings his reward with him as he comes.
He will feed his flock like a shepherd.
He will carry the lambs in his arms,
holding them close to his heart.
He will gently lead the mother sheep with their young.
