PERFECT PEACE
Today’s Reading: Isaiah 26-27
Click scripture link to read online or HERE to listen online (then click the symbol of the audio speaker above the scripture portion).
An older woman in Nazareth Village teaches a young girl how to make a blanket from sheep wool. In our modern world where we are equipped with all kinds of supposed labour saving devices, we are too busy to take time to do such things. At least this is the case with most of us. Let us create an atmosphere of “Peace” in our homes by slowing down our frantic activities and by spending time with children and young people in order to pass on the knowledge of the good things of the past.
GOOGLE MAPS – To see where the photo was taken, click HERE.
Key Verse: Isaiah 26:3
You will keep him in perfect peace,
Whose mind is stayed on You,
Because he trusts in You.
Chapter 26 is a good example of what a “Happy New Year” should be! Our key verse speaks of “perfect peace” (literally in Hebrew, “Shalom shalom – peace peace”). A double peace to all our blog participants!!! In this New Year let us take “the way of the just!” (26:7). Let us say to the Lord, “I will seek You early!” These daily blogs posted early each morning should help make the New Year the best ever!!!
Chapter 27 tells that God will be victorious over Satan. This is symbolized by “The fleeing serpent…the twisted serpent!” (27:1). Let us determine to “Resist the Devil and he will flee!” (James 4:7 – read James 4:7-10) Jesus said to His followers, “I give you authority to trample on serpents…” (read Luke 10:17-20). Let’s trample on the fleeing serpent this New Year! The result? “Peace…peace” (27:5)
PRAYER FOR TODAY:
Thank You, Lord God, for the blessings of the past year. In the New Year I ask for Your power and authority to back me up as I resist the Devil. I know he is not continuing to harass me but he’s fleeing away at full speed. I take authority and order him to stay far away! I pray in the Name of the One from Whom Satan flees, Jesus Christ! Amen!!!
100 PERSONAL WORDS:
Our eldest son, David Reynold, was featured on yesterday’s blog as he reported from Haiti. Just before he and Kathy left for Africa, they hosted Norma-Jean and me for breakfast at 7 a.m.; we had fish-shaped pancakes and read all the Scriptures where Jesus spoke of fish. At 8:30 we visited the magnificent new Toronto aquarium, Ripley’s Believe It Or Not. Reyn took pictures (check out one of Norma-Jean and me below). At noon we ate at a fish diner, and then in the afternoon we went to the Ontario Science Centre with its “Under the Sea” Omnimax theatre production. Our kids said the theme of the day was inspired by our commitment to follow Jesus and to let Him make us “fishers of men!” They are now fishing for men, women, boys and girls in Uganda, Africa (click here for an update).
HAPPY NEW YEAR from me to you!!!
David
Norma-Jean and me at the Ripley’s Believe It Or Not Aquarium in Toronto. This day gave me constant reminders of Jesus’ Words, “Follow Me and I will make you fishers of men.” (Matt 4:19) This may be the best New Years Resolution ever! All I have to do is follow Jesus and He’ll “make me” all I should be!!!
Wishing all believers a Happy New Year 🙏!!!
Amen and bring the unbelievers to believe and accept salvation in this new year.
Repeated thanks to the Mainse family for continuing their Dad’s good work by continuing to post this blog daily. It is such a blessing to continue year after year. God bless.
Continue to pray for Israel and for the revealing of wickedness. Lots is being revealed in the USA and I pray for our country. I pray for Godly leadership and stamping out of the ungodly serpents. Encourage Christians to get out and vote at every opportunity. Get out and vote and vote the Bible. Research all those running for office for any unbiblical, woke ideologies they have and defeat them.
Amen Rob
Happy New Year to all
Amen Lynda and HJR.
Joining you in prayer, in Jesus’ Name, Amen!
Beautiful pictures! Blessings to all. May the Lord direct our footsteps and plans in this New Year. Amen.
We have a friend in Saskatchewan who sent us this beautiful video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rtajxo8d7js
Enjoy and may God bless you all.
Queen Elizabeth and her father often quoted this poem by Minnie Louise Haskins:
And I said to the man who stood at the gate of the year:
‘Give me a light that I may tread safely into the unknown.’
And he replied:
‘Go out into the darkness and put your hand into the Hand of God. That shall be to you better than light and safer than a known way.’
So I went forth, and finding the Hand of God, trod gladly into the night. And He led me towards the hills and the breaking of day in the lone East.
💝 beautiful quote for the New Year , Rob.
I agree, thank you Mainse Family, for reposting David’s 100 Words.
I did peruse several on-line Bible Reads (1-year and 2-Year) but this seems best!
May the New Year ahead abound in God’s Blessings for all ❣️
Amen to all and especially HJR’s comment.Happy New Year and thank you to the Mainse family.May God bless all