1 Cor. 15:52  In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.

Day: May 16, 2022

Read Through Psalms and Proverbs Every Month

I love to incorporate the Book of Psalms and Proverbs in my daily reading. I’ve been doing this since 1986 and it has been a blessing to me. Both provide comfort, guidance and much wisdom. I would like to share it with you! At the end of the month, you will have read through both books! 😀 Use your calendar as the reference for which day to read, i.e. Day 1’s readings on the first of the month; day 2’s readings on the second of the month, etc. (Psalm 119 has 176 verses so it’s easier to break it up in sections. The structure of this Psalm is comprised of 22 stanzas, each starting with a different letter in the Hebrew alphabet. Each stanza has 8 verses. ) If you look at the bottom of this page, you can create a PDF of this page and print it out.

Day 1:

Psalm 1Psalm 31Psalm 61Psalm 91Psalm 119:1-8
Psalm 121Proverbs 1
Also read Proverbs 31 (if there are only 30days in the month)

Day 2:

Psalm 2Psalm 32Psalm 62Psalm 92Psalm 119:9-16
Psalm 122Proverbs 2

Day 3:

Psalm 3Psalm 33Psalm 63Psalm 93Psalm 119:17-24
Psalm 123Proverbs 3

Day 4:

Psalm 4Psalm 34Psalm 64Psalm 94Psalm 119:25-32
Psalm 124Proverbs 4

Day 5:

Psalm 5Psalm 35Psalm 65Psalm 95Psalm 119:33-40
Psalm 125Proverbs 5

Day 6:

Psalm 6Psalm 36Psalm 66Psalm 96Psalm 119:41-48
Psalm 126Proverbs 6

Day 7:

Psalm 7Psalm 37Psalm 67Psalm 97Psalm 119:49-56
Psalm 127Proverbs 7

Day 8:

Psalm 8Psalm 38Psalm 68Psalm 98Psalm 119:57-64
Psalm 128Proverbs 8

Day 9:

Psalm 9Psalm 39Psalm 69Psalm 99Psalm 119:65-72
Psalm 129Proverbs 9

Day 10:

Psalm 10Psalm 40Psalm 70Psalm 100Psalm 119:73-80
Psalm 130Proverbs 10

Day 11:

Psalm 11Psalm 41Psalm 71Psalm 101Psalm 119:81-88
Psalm 131Proverbs 11

Day 12:

Psalm 12Psalm 42Psalm 72Psalm 102Psalm 119:89-96
Psalm 132Proverbs 12

Day 13:

Psalm 13Psalm 43Psalm 73Psalm 103Psalm 119:97-104
Psalm 133Proverbs 13

Day 14:

Psalm 14Psalm 44Psalm 74Psalm 104Psalm 119:105-112
Psalm 134Proverbs 14

Day 15:

Psalm 15Psalm 45Psalm 75Psalm 105Psalm 119:113-120
Psalm 135Proverbs 15

Day 16:

Psalm 16Psalm 46Psalm 76Psalm 106Psalm 119:121-128
Psalm 136Proverbs 16

Day 17:

Psalm 17Psalm 47Psalm 77Psalm 107Psalm 119:129-136
Psalm 137Proverbs 17

Day 18:

Psalm 18Psalm 48Psalm 78Psalm 108Psalm 119:137-144
Psalm 138Proverbs 18

Day 19:

Psalm 19Psalm 49Psalm 79Psalm 109Psalm 119:145-152
Psalm 139Proverbs 19

Day 20:

Psalm 20Psalm 50Psalm 80Psalm 110Psalm 119:153-160
Psalm 140Proverbs 20

Day 21:

Psalm 21Psalm 51Psalm 81Psalm 111Psalm 119:161-168
Psalm 141Proverbs 21

Day 22:

Psalm 22Psalm 52Psalm 82Psalm 112Psalm 119:169-176
Psalm 142Proverbs 22(Ps. 119 finished)

Day 23:

Psalm 23Psalm 53Psalm 83Psalm 113Psalm 143
Proverbs 23

Day 24:

Psalm 24Psalm 54Psalm 84Psalm 114Psalm 144
Proverbs 24

Day 25:

Psalm 25Psalm 55Psalm 85Psalm 115Psalm 145
Proverbs 25

Day 26:

Psalm 26Psalm 56Psalm 86Psalm 116Psalm 146
Proverbs 26

Day 27:

Psalm 27Psalm 57Psalm 87Psalm 117Psalm 147
Proverbs 27

Day 28:

Psalm 28Psalm 58Psalm 88Psalm 118Psalm 148
Proverbs 28

Day 29:

Psalm 29Psalm 59Psalm 89Psalm 119Psalm 149
Proverbs 29

Day 30:

Psalm 30Psalm 60Psalm 90Psalm 120Psalm 150
Proverbs 30

Day 31: (If there aren’t 31 days in the month, skips this one)

Psalm 31Psalm 61Psalm 91Psalm 121Proverbs 31

Revelation at a Glance – Day 12

Photography by Bob Sabo

Rev 5:1-14  And I saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals.  (2)  And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof?  (3)  And no man in heaven, nor in earth, neither under the earth, was able to open the book, neither to look thereon.  (4)  And I wept much, because no man was found worthy to open and to read the book, neither to look thereon.  (5)  And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.  (6)  And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth.  (7)  And he came and took the book out of the right hand of him that sat upon the throne.  (8)  And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of saints.  (9)  And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;  (10)  And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.  (11)  And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the beasts and the elders: and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands;  (12)  Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.  (13)  And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.  (14)  And the four beasts said, Amen. And the four and twenty elders fell down and worshipped him that liveth for ever and ever.

Good morning, reader! Every day brings with it a moment that excites my spirit! If it’s not during my morning devotions with the Lord, it’s through prayer time! These moments remind me that this is a glorious day and we are one day closer to the Rapture of the Church by our Wonderful Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ!!! King Jesus will reign forever more! What a day that will be!!

We are in the last chapter of Revelation before God’s judgments are unleashed upon a sinful and rejecting world. If you don’t think we are in the end times, let me refresh your memory as you read the following verses and compare it to today’s events. There’s no other time in history that can capture these sins in the severity with which they occur today:

2 Ti 3:1-7  This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.  (2)  For men shall be lovers of their own selves (selfies and videos posted on social media – people in love with their own image), covetous (wanting what others want – paying thousands of dollars for sneakers and cell phones), boasters (proclaiming their own “goodness” and tooting their own horn – behaving in an extravagant way in order to attract attention), proud (not willing to be meek – having a high opinion of oneself), blasphemers (cursing and filthy conversations; blaspheming God and using His Name irreverently ), disobedient to parents (kids rule the home today and get whatever they want), unthankful (ungrateful for what they have), unholy (anything opposite of righteous living – people actually brag about their unholy acts),  (3)  Without natural affection (not loving their own flesh and blood – women having abortions because it’s not convenient for them; children not loving their parents but rebellious), trucebreakers (marriages dissolving and families failing; people make promises to others but never intend on fulfilling that promise), false accusers (lying against one another and trying to ruin someone’s character), incontinent (cannot contain their sinfulness, no self control; they can’t control their appetites, such as with alcohol, drugs or sex), fierce (savage toward others – think of the knockout game and the rebelliousness of people during riots; they are wild and impetuous), despisers of those that are good (persecution in China and other countries toward Christians, people in your own family hate you for being a Christian who wants to live a righteous life; people who do love what is good and wholesome are radically bad),  (4)  Traitors (people who betray others, even in their own families), heady (recklessly jumping the gun without thinking, headstrong and inconsiderate), highminded (thinking they’re better than others, self righteous), lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God (selfish pleasures take priority over spiritual matters; lovers of the flesh rather than of God);  (5)  Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof (appear to be spiritual but aren’t; I was raised in such a church – we prayed the rosary over and over but never loved God or His Word): from such turn away.  

Wow … just … wow! You can see that we are most certainly living in the end times and what is about to happen in the remaining chapters could include you if you are not saved. Submit yourself to the Lord Jesus Christ and accept that He is the only true Saviour of the world. (John 14:6)

At this point in the Revelation of Jesus Christ, the words “church and churches” are no longer mentioned. These word(s) won’t be found until the very last chapter of Revelation! If you will notice as you read chapter 5, a barrage of magnificent sights and sounds hit John; he has never seen or heard these things in his life! Let’s also take note that the Scriptures do not show that John is fearful. Why? He’s not because he is safe in Heaven being protected by God Himself!

The chapter opens with John witnessing a “book” in the right hand of God the Father, which had the seven seals. Strong’s Concordance gives us the Greek word used for book:

βιβλίον
biblion
bib-lee’-on
A diminutive of G976; a roll: – bill, book, scroll, writing.

This particular scroll had seven seals (like the wax seals in the picture above). Seven seals will bring forth God’s perfect, righteous and complete judgment on a sinful world.

A strong angel loudly speaks up asking Who is worthy to open the book and to unseal the seals!!! We see that no man in Heaven, earth or under the earth was able to! The scroll has judgments for earth and those who dwell on it. There is no other Judge who is qualified to open these seals and John begins to cry because no one is worthy. An elder speaks up and tells him that the Lion of the tribe of Juda and the Root of David is able! Now we behold Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God, and our King of Kings making His entrance! Only HE is able to cast judgment on the sinful earth. (2 Corinthians 5:10) The Lamb is Jesus’ favorite title for Himself and is used 29 times just in this Book! He is the perfect Passover Lamb for Jews and Gentiles alike! He is a direct descendent of Boaz and Ruth: Boaz was a Jew and Ruth was a Moabitess! Do you know what the Moabites were famous for? They are descendents of the incestuous act between Lot and his daughters! Can you see the God’s redemptive plan for all mankind in this? Furthermore, if Jesus had not shed His blood and risen from the dead, we would not even be reading this book!

Let’s move on. Verse 6 tells us that the Lamb stood in their midst as it had been slain; this bears the marks of His crucifixion. It further describes the Lamb as having seven horns, seven eyes, and seven Spirits of God. The number seven in Scriptures means perfection and completion; and the horns are indicative of authority. Jesus appears with perfect authority, perfect knowledge, and perfect Spirit! John describes this beautifully, in my opinion. There is no imperfection whatsoever in God – He is holy and Almighty – He is omnipotent! Jesus takes the book out of the right hand of the Father and everyone falls down before Him with harps and the vials of odours, which the Scripture explains are the prayers of the Saints. Isn’t it wonderful that all prayers ever prayed by the saints are recorded in Heaven? Praise Him!

A lot happens in Revelation 5:8-14. The twenty-four elders sing a new song, angels are singing, all creation sings, and the cherubim say Amen! Picture, if you will, as if it is a chorus and orchestra!!! First a few are singing, then more join in; building into a beautiful worship service to the Lamb of God! All are worshipping the Lord! I always think about Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus at this point. I know I’ve said this before but it sure is apropos right here! I get so excited in my spirit when this song is sung! It is divinely inspired, for sure! I’m a walking goose bump right now! 🤗

Next, the cherubim’s final Amen occurs. It’s like the final curtain call and afterwards the wrath of God will be unleashed on earth. Both the earth itself and the people will undergo God’s great wrath. This parenthetical time between the Rapture and the beginning of the judgments will end and there’s no turning back. Praise the Lord that we, the Bride, will be safe in Heaven, protected by the Lord, our Groom, from the horrific judgments about to give way! Again, I cannot stress enough that Jesus said it would be as the days of Noah! (Matthew 24:37-39) Just as God protected Noah and his family from the world-wide flood, so will He protect His church. As well, just as Lot and his family were taken out of Sodom and Gomorrah before they were totally destroyed, so will God protect His Bride.

Friend, it is no coincidence that God has placed you here for such a time as this so that you may be saved if you are not already. Please click here and the link will open up in a separate tab to You Can Be Born Again and Know It!

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