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(Offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving) And pay your vows to the Most High; Psalm 50:14b As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. John F. Kennedy

Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I shall rescue you, and you will honor Me. Psalm 50:15 When a man, in the dire hour of his distress, casts himself upon God and believes He is able to succor and to help him. Then there is evidence of true reliance and real confidence in a real God, whom the mind’s eye sees and rejoices in. Charles…  ( Click for more )

The Mighty One (El), God (Elohiym), the Lord (Yehovah), has spoken, And summoned the earth from the rising of the sun to its setting. Psalm 50:1 God does not live in isolation—not in the solitude of a single person, but three persons in one essence. Louis Evely, 1910-85, Belgium writer, priest Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God has shone forth. Psalm 50:2 God hides nothing. His very work from the beginning is revelation—a casting aside of veil after veil, a showing unto men of truth after truth. On and on from fact divine he advances, until at length…  ( Click for more )

When the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel, all the Philistines went up to seek out David; and when David heard of it, he went down to the stronghold. 2 Samuel 5:17

When old companions, old lusts, and sins crowd in upon you, and when you feel that you are ready to sink, what can save you, sinking sinner? This alone - I have a high priest in heaven, and he can support in the hour of affliction. Robert Murray M'Cheyne

(The Philistines took a war stance) Then David prayed to God: ‘Shall I go up and fight the Philistines? Will you…  ( Click for more )

David said, Whoever would strike the Jebusites (who held impregnable Jerusalem for 400+ years), let him reach (them). through the water tunnel. 2 Samuel 5:8a It is when you stop banging on the doors of the stronghold, and begin to enter through the water tunnel (power of the Holy Spirit and the Word) that you will find victory. Ron Daniel

David made the fortress city (Jerusalem) his home and named it "City of David." He developed the city from the outside terraces inward. 2 Samuel 5:9

Just as you would not neglect seeds .planted with the hope that…  ( Click for more )

.there was war (- 5 yrs) between the house of Saul (11 tribes of Israel with a puppet king, lead by the military command, Abner) and the house of David (1 tribe of Israel, Judah). But David grew stronger and stronger, and the house of Saul grew weaker and weaker. 2 Samuel 3:1

The renewal of our natures is a work of great importance. It is not to be done in a day. We have not only a new house to build up, but an old one to pull down. George Whitefield 1714-1970, British Methodist Evangelist

(Fed up with the puppet king)…  ( Click for more )

(after hearing the news that Saul and Jonathan were killed and Israel defeated) David and all the men (still living in Philistine) . mourned and wept and fasted .for Saul and Jonathan his son, for the people of the Lord and for the house of Israel, because they had fallen by the sword. 1 Samuel 1:11,12

.let us be exceedingly mindful that bearing one another's burdens and sharing one another's suffering is integral to being members of Christ's body. Frank Griswold

(may we be ever aware to pray and mourn for the suffering church worldwide no matter what our differences) …  ( Click for more )

I have collected a fairly large data base of "unauthorized" quotes. Most are Christian quotes by Christians but many are out of context quotes by nonchristians (therefore are unable to stand alone). If you know of any preachers or Christian leaders who would like a copy, I would be glad to send them a cd. Jan, Knoxville, TN, Biloxi48@tds.net …  ( Click for more )

.in the 4th year of his reign, Solomon began to build the house of the Lord (as the Lord commissioned him to do). 1 Kings 6:1 {David (had given) him the plans of all that the Spirit had put in his mind for the temple. 1 Chronicles 28:11}

.we must take care to know our place, take it, and keep to it. We must minister as the Spirit has given us ability, and not intrude upon our fellow servant's domain. Charles Haddon Spurgeon, 1834-92, British Reformed Baptist, highly influential amongst Christians of different denominations

And the temple, when it was being…  ( Click for more )

Hiram king of Tyre (50 miles south of Buirut, Lebanon) sent his servants to Solomon, . , for Hiram had always loved David. 1 Kings 5:1

We can continue to show love to those who have left us by giving respectable regard to that which they loved.

(Solomon to Hiram) You know how my father David could not build a house for the name of the Lord his God because of the wars which were fought against him on every side, until the Lord put his foes under the soles of his feet. 1 Kings 5:3

Pushing back the curtain of evil and entrenched familiar sin, and then overcoming,…  ( Click for more )

The people of Judah and Israel were as numerous as the sand on the seashore; they ate, they drank and they were happy. 1 Kings 4:20

Disappointment and discouragement often mark our day, but at God's appointed time, what should be, will be.

God gave Solomon wisdom and very great discernment and breadth of mind, like the sand that is on the seashore. 1 Kings 4:29

God doesn't call the equipped, He equips the called. Jim Elliot

Solomon's wisdom excelled the wisdom of all the men of the East and all the wisdom of Egypt. 1 Kings 4:30

You aren’t…  ( Click for more )

Why should I fear in days of adversity, When the iniquity of my foes surrounds me.. Psalm 49:5 God could have kept Daniel out of the lions’ den. He could have kept Paul and Silas out of jail. He could have kept the three Hebrew children out of the fiery furnace but God has never promised to keep us out of hard places. What he has promised is to go with us through every hard place, and to bring us through victoriously. Merv Rosell Those who trust in their wealth And boast in the multitude of their riches, None of them can by any means redeem his brother.. Psalm 49:6,7a…  ( Click for more )

Walk about Zion and go around her; Count her towers; Consider her ramparts; Go through her palaces, That you may tell it to the next generation. Psalm 48:12,13 We are called to examine, to learn to analyze and even question so that we may proclaim God’s faithfulness with sincere honesty.

For this God is our God for ever and ever; he will be our guide even to the end. Psalm 48:14

He will keep me till the river Rolls its waters at my feet; Then He’ll bear me safely over, Where the loved ones I shall meet. Francis Harold Rowley, 1854-1942

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Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised. Psalm 48:1a As we get a bigger glimpse of His greatness, our prayers will naturally include more praising and less asking. Charles Stanley, b.1933, First Baptist Church of Atlanta pastor

God is in her citadels; he has shown Himself to be her fortress. Psalm 48:3 Knowing He is always "for us" We, as children of His grace Can afford to bear with patience "Trusting where we cannot trace." Anon

As when You break the ships of Tarshish With an east wind. As we have heard, So we have seen In the city…  ( Click for more )

He chooses our inheritance for us, The glory of Jacob whom He loves. Selah. Psalm 47:4 Come to realize that as insignificant as you may seem in this great universe, you are an important part of God's plan. Phil Coulter

God has ascended with a shout, The Lord, with the sound of a trumpet. Psalm 47:5* With stealth and precise deftness our Lord moves to conspicuous victory. *Considered a prophesy signifying the triumph of Christ and his glorious ascension into the heavens and return.

For God is the King of all the earth: sing ye praises with understanding. Psalm…  ( Click for more )

Come, behold the works of Jehovah, who sets ruins on the earth, causing wars to cease to the end of the earth; He breaks the bow and cuts apart spears; He burns the chariots in the fire. Psalm 46:8,9 Pray unceasingly. Fight with confidence. Believe God's promises. Take Him at His Word. Wait for His victory. Anon Be still (cease striving, cease hurrying) and know that I am God! Psalm 46:10a The very essence of anxious care is the imagining that we are wiser than God, and the thrusting ourselves into his place to do for him that which he has undertaken to do for us. Charles…  ( Click for more )

God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear… Psalm 46:1,2a Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God. Corrie Ten Boom, 1892-1983, Dutch evangelist Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change And though the mountains slip into the heart of the sea; Psalm 46:2 Trust Him to provide what you need and resist the urge to look ahead and worry. Concentrate on what God is doing for you today. Warren Wiersbe, American pastor, prolific writer Christian literature, b1929

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Arise, be our help, And redeem us for the sake of Your lovingkindness. Psalm 44:26 It is not that God is unable to do certain things. God loves and love complicates every life. Douglas John Hall My heart overflows with a good theme; I address my verses to the King. Psalm 45:1a Heartless hymns are insults to heaven. Charles Haddon Spurgeon, 1834-92

Your throne, O God, is forever and ever; the scepter of Your kingdom is a scepter of uprightness. Psalm 45:6 God’s very nature is to be fair and just. His treatment of believers and unbelievers – both now…  ( Click for more )

It was not by their sword that they won the land, nor did their arm bring them victory; it was your right hand, your arm, and the light of your face, for you loved them. Psalm 44:3 Dependence on God does not usurp personal responsibility nor does personal responsibility have priority over dependence on God.

Through You, we will push back our adversaries; Through Your name we will trample down those who rise up against us. Psalm 44:5 In union and communion with God, saints work wonders. Charles H. Spurgeon, 1834-92

For I will not trust in my bow, and my sword…  ( Click for more )

For You are the God of my strength; why have You rejected me? Why do I go mourning because of the oppression of the enemy? Psalm 43:2 Thou wilt have to cut thy way inch by inch and foot by foot as the Master is making thee an athlete. He is strengthening thy muscles and tendons by the arduous exercise of unanswered prayer, that thou mayest be finely fit for the future. C. H. Spurgeon, 1834-92 Send forth your light and your truth, let them guide me; let them bring me to your holy mountain, to the place where you dwell. Psalm 43:3 Here is my blind understanding, chase…  ( Click for more )

O my God, my soul is in despair within me; Therefore I remember You from… Psalm 42:6a There is no need for God to create a new thing upon the earth in order to restore believers to joy; if they would prayerfully rake the ashes of the past, they would find light for the present; and if they would turn to the book of truth and the throne of grace, their candle would soon shine as aforetime. Charles Haddon Spurgeon, 1834-92, British Reformed Baptist, highly influential amongst Christians of different denominations

Deep calls to deep through the voice of Your waterfalls;…  ( Click for more )

As the deer pants for the water brooks, So my soul pants for You, O God. Psalm 42:1 There is only one thing that wins a man’s heart, and that is the sight of God’s heart; and it is only when we know how precious His lovingkindness is that we shall be drawn towards Him. Alexander Maclaren, 1826-1910, British Baptist expository preacher My soul thirsts for God, for the living God; when shall I come and see the face of God? Psalm 42:2 God’s presence in our lives is absolutely unchanging, but the evidence of His presence is not. On some occasions God…  ( Click for more )

As for me, I said, "O Lord, be gracious to me; Heal my soul, for I have sinned against You. Psalm 41:4 Sin will have sorrow; every true penitent grieves for the dishonour he has done to God and the wrong he has done to himself. Matthew Henry, 1662-1714, Welsh-born, English nonconformist minister Bible commentator

Even my close friend in whom I trusted, Who ate my bread, Has lifted up his heel against me. Psalm 41:9 A real friend will stand by you regardless of the risks involved. They will stick out their necks for you. They will be there when others turn and…  ( Click for more )

Withhold not, O Lord, thy tender mercies from me: thy mercy and thy truth have always upheld me. Psalm 40:11 How often has providence convinced believers, upon a sober recollection of the events of their lives, that if the Lord had left them to their own counsels they had as often been their own tormentors. John Flavel

Let them be ashamed and brought to mutual confusion Who seek to destroy my life; Let them be driven backward and brought to dishonor Who wish me evil. Psalm 40:14 Fight against them that fight against me. Be, Thou a match for them; oppose thy strength…  ( Click for more )