Thou Maintainest My Lot

“The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: Thou maintainest my lot [Hebrew, gôrâl, pebble used for systematically making decisions, e.g., die (singular) or dice, as in casting lots]” (Psalms 16:5 KJV). Yahweh takes all chance out of maintaining the life and circumstances of those who are trusting Him. We make a great mistake, when we do not teach this as a foundational principle to all those who receive the religion of Jesus Christ. The Good Shepherd alone is capable of maintaining us to perfection and to the end — even those with failing health, diminishing mental capacities, feeble social circumstances, a difficult physical situation, frail financial means, or dire political position. Pray for all those the Holy Spirit brings to your mind. 

Rebuking the Devil

“Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him a railing [prideful, boastful] accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke thee” (Jude 1:9 KJV). Christians must contend or fight the enemy not in our own strength, but the “Lord rebuke thee” (1:9). Victory is humbly ours with the LORD’s safety and protection, when we contend with the Serpent Michael’s way. In the name of Jesus, we rebuke thee [the Devil]. Amen.