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    Simple Thoughts On Promises

    Simple Thoughts On Promises-201 His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the...
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    Simple Thoughts On Promises

    Simple Thoughts On Promises-200 Then Noah built an altar to the LORD and, taking some of all the clean animals and clean birds, he sacrificed burnt offerings on it. The LORD smelled the pleasing aroma and said in his heart: "Never again will I curse the ground because of man, even though every...
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    Simple Thoughts On Promises

    Simple Thoughts On Promises- 199 He will respond to the prayer of the destitute; he will not despise their plea. (Psalm 102:17) 2 key words in the above promise are "will respond" and "not despise". Often we despair regarding lost oppurtunities. It could have worked out but it didn't...
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    Simple Thoughts On Promises

    Simple Thoughts On Promises- 198 Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many people; and he will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him. (Hebrews 9:28) The return of Jesus Christ is not to bear sin but to bring salvation to...
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    Simple Thoughts On Promises

    Simple Thoughts On Promises- 197 For in Scripture it says: "See, I lay a stone in Zion, a chosen and precious cornerstone, and the one who trusts in him will never be put to shame." (1 Peter 2:6) As you come to him, the living Stone - rejected by men but chosen by God and precious to him - (1...
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    Simple Thoughts On Promises

    Simple Thoughts On Promises- 196 Instead, they were longing for a better country - a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them. (Hebrews 11:16) Indeed, God has prepared a city for all of us who believe in and live for the Lord...
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    Simple Thoughts On Promises

    Simple Thoughts On Promises- 195 The LORD upholds all those who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down. (Psalm 145:14) Early in our spiritual life we must realize who's waiting to make us fall and who's always ready to uphold us. In the Old Testament, satan remained hidden and we don't...
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    Simple Thoughts On Promises

    Simple Thoughts On Promises- 194 For nothing is impossible with God." (Luke 1:37) You will be with child and give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus. (Luke 1:31) These words that the angel Gabriel spoke to Mary left her surprised and confused. She had questions for...
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    Simple Thoughts On Promises

    Simple Thoughts On Promises- 193 So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. (John 8:36) Are you experiencing the freedom that comes from knowing Jesus? If yes, it is because of the intimate spiritual relationship that you have with him. If no, spiritual intimacy with Christ should...
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    Simple Thoughts On Promises

    Simple Thoughts On Promises- 192 Instead of their shame my people will receive a double portion, and instead of disgrace they will rejoice in their inheritance; and so they will inherit a double portion in their land, and everlasting joy will be theirs. (Isaiah 61:7) Thinking of quitting...
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    Simple Thoughts On Promises

    Simple Thoughts On Promises- 191 The LORD replied, "My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest." (Exodus 33:14) Going somewhere but not confident about your journey? Take the above promise with you. You can't get any greater protection, because the One who goes with you is none...
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    Simple Thoughts On Promises

    Simple Thoughts On Promises- 190 For this is what the high and lofty One says - he who lives forever, whose name is holy: "I live in a high and holy place, but also with him who is contrite and lowly in spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly and to revive the heart of the contrite. (Isaiah...
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    Simple Thoughts On Promises

    Simple Thoughts On Promises- 189 "Do not be afraid; you will not suffer shame. Do not fear disgrace; you will not be humiliated. You will forget the shame of your youth and remember no more the reproach of your widowhood. For your Maker is your husband - the LORD Almighty is his name - the...
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    Simple Thoughts On Promises

    Simple Thoughts On Promises- 188 Lift up your eyes to the heavens, look at the earth beneath; the heavens will vanish like smoke, the earth will wear out like a garment and its inhabitants die like flies. But my salvation will last forever, my righteousness will never fail. (Isaiah 51:6) In...
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    Simple Thoughts On Promises

    Simple Thoughts On Promises- 187 "Behold, I am coming soon! Blessed is he who keeps the words of the prophecy in this book." (Revelation 22:7) "Behold, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to everyone according to what he has done. (Revelation 22:12) He who testifies to...
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    Simple Thoughts On Promises

    Simple Thoughts On Promises- 186 Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his...
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    Simple Thoughts On Promises

    Simple Thoughts On Promises- 185 Last night an angel of the God whose I am and whom I serve stood beside me and said, 'Do not be afraid, Paul. You must stand trial before Caesar; and God has graciously given you the lives of all who sail with you.' So keep up your courage, men, for I have...
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    Simple Thoughts On Promises

    Simple Thoughts On Promises- 184 "This is the LORD's sign to you that the LORD will do what he has promised: I will make the shadow cast by the sun go back the ten steps it has gone down on the stairway of Ahaz." So the sunlight went back the ten steps it had gone down. (Isaiah 38:8)...
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    Simple Thoughts On Promises

    Simple Thoughts On Promises- 183 Love the LORD, all his saints! The LORD preserves the faithful, but the proud he pays back in full. (Psalm 31:23) The Lord preserves the faithful. How wonderful! When Aaron & Miraim, Moses' elder brother and sister spoke against him, God came down to speak...
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    Simple Thoughts On Promises

    Simple Thoughts On Promises- 182 For a small moment have I forsaken thee; but with great mercies will I gather thee. (Isaiah 54:7) Do you feel forsaken by the Lord? Israel did; and that too on several occasions. It was their fault most of the times. Why doesn't God act instantaneously in...
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