Daily Bread - January 7, 2005

But Jesus said unto her, Let the children first be filled: for it is not meet to take the children's bread, and to cast it unto the dogs. And she answered and said unto him, Yes, Lord: yet the dogs under the table eat of the children's crumbs.

You are blessed, for you have placed your trust in me. I am your shield, your sword, and your battle-axe. These huge things before you are no match for me. Look unto me, the author and the finisher of your faith. I have begun a good work in you. Will I now finish in a bad way?

Trust in me with all your heart, and lean not to your own understanding. I have ordered your steps, and nothing in your path is immovable. There is no problem that I cannot solve. There is no obstacle that is insurmountable. I am building strong men; therefore, be strong in me. Strong men are not built on easy seas. Strong men are built on stormy seas. Though the waves seem to roar beyond your comprehension and uncontrollable with human strength, they are tame in my sight. Be not intimidated by the things that are beyond human strength.

I am the Lord, and all things are possible through me. The enemy has shown you the mirror of impossibility. Disregard his mirror with its many reflections. The vision of God is sure, and its fruit will be brought to pass by my hand. I am faithful. It is impossible for me to lie. I will hear you in the day of trouble. My name will defend you against all adversaries. I have sent help from my sanctuary on high. I have sent strength for you out of Zion. Rejoice in your salvation. In my name, set up a banner of trust. I will fulfill all of your petitions. I will save my anointed ones. With the saving strength of my right hand, I will save you. I have heard your cry from heaven, and my will is being done on the earth. Some trust in chariots, and some trust in horses, but remember my name always, and you will never be ashamed. I have heard you; therefore, fear not.

I know that the enemy is stronger than you are, but I will deliver you from him and from all those who work against you and those that hate you. I will deliver you from the strivings of men. I will deliver them into your hands because you have placed your trust in me. I will not pervert judgment. I will not pervert justice. I have given you the sure mercies of David; therefore, mercy rejoices against judgment. Your beginnings have been small, yet your latter end shall have great increase. You made supplication unto me, the Almighty. I have awakened for you, and now I will make your habitation prosperous. I know that your life is as yesterday. Your days upon the earth are but a shadow. You are as a tree. Can a tree grow without water?

Turn from hypocrisy, and you will not forget me, and your way shall never perish. Some trust in a god that is like a spider's web. When you place your trust in these gods, it is like leaning upon a house. Your hope shall not stand. It will not hold you fast. It shall not endure. Trust in me always. I will never cast you away, neither will I help the evil doers. I will fill your mouth with laughing and your lips with rejoicing. They that hate you shall be clothed with shame, and the dwelling place of the wicked shall come to naught. You have not filled your belly with the east wind, neither have you uttered vain knowledge. Your talk has not been unprofitable, and your speeches have been filled with good. Rise up, and cast off fear, and offer prayer unto me continually. I am trustworthy.

Amos 3: 7 - 8

Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets. The lion hath roared, who will not fear? The Lord GOD hath spoken, who can but prophesy?