Meditating The Word

Today on Meditating the Word: Mordecai Honored, Haman Impaled, the King's Edict in Behalf of the Jews, the Triumph of the Jews, Purim established and the Greatness of Mordecai.
This is Day 267. Today we are reading Esther 6-10
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Father God, just as in the days of Queen Esther and Mordecai, You are still turning what the enemy means for evil, into good. You take our mourning and turn it into a holiday. You take our sorrow and turn it into gladness. Thank You for Your faithfulness, Father. Amen
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We are reading the entire Bible this year in the order the events actually occured chronologically. You can download a copy of the reading plan from blueletterbible.com. And don't forget to subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast platform and on YouTube, that way you'll get a notification each time a new episode is released. 
It's my goal to encourage others to strengthen their Christian walk through daily reading God's Word. You can help, by sharing this podcast, and by rating and reviewing it. Thank you for joining me today and know that I'm praying for you. Join us tomorrow -- and every day -- as we continue our journey through the pages of the Bible. I can't wait to see you tomorrow. 
Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing.
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Today on Meditating the Word: Queen Vashti Deposed, Esther Made Queen, Mordecai Uncovers a Conspiracy, Haman's Plot to Destroy the Jews, Mordecai Persuades Esther to Help, Esther's Request to the King, and Haman's Rage Against Mordecai.
This is Day 266. Today we are reading Esther 1-5
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Father God, thank You for the account of Esther. It's hard to imagine the great risk she took to save her uncle and her people. As Esther did, when we face a difficult decision, Father, let us bring it to You with prayer and fasting. Through Esther, we are reminded to be faithful, Father. We are reminded that each of us was created on purpose, and for a purpose. Who knows, but we were created for such a time as this. Give us the same courage as this brave woman, to follow You no matter where it leads -- even unto death.  Amen
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We are reading the entire Bible this year in the order the events actually occured chronologically. You can download a copy of the reading plan from blueletterbible.com. And don't forget to subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast platform and on YouTube, that way you'll get a notification each time a new episode is released. 
It's my goal to encourage others to strengthen their Christian walk through daily reading God's Word. You can help, by sharing this podcast, and by rating and reviewing it. Thank you for joining me today and know that I'm praying for you. Join us tomorrow -- and every day -- as we continue our journey through the pages of the Bible. I can't wait to see you tomorrow. 
Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing.
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Today on Meditating the Word: the Lord will Care for Judah, Two Shepherds, Jerusalem's Enemies to be Destroyed, Mourning for the One They Pierced, Cleansing from Sin, the Shepherds Struck, the Sheep Scattered, and the Lord Comes and Reigns.
This is Day 265. Today we are reading Zechariah 10-14
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Father God, Your love is an all-consuming fire. Bring us into your fire, Father, and refine us as silver is refined, burning away the dross. Test us like gold is tested, and purify us. We call on Your name and You hear us. You are our God, and we are Your people. Thank You, Father, for Your Word and for Your great and precious promises. Amen
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We are reading the entire Bible this year in the order the events actually occured chronologically. You can download a copy of the reading plan from blueletterbible.com. And don't forget to subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast platform and on YouTube, that way you'll get a notification each time a new episode is released. 
It's my goal to encourage others to strengthen their Christian walk through daily reading God's Word. You can help, by sharing this podcast, and by rating and reviewing it. Thank you for joining me today and know that I'm praying for you. Join us tomorrow -- and every day -- as we continue our journey through the pages of the Bible. I can't wait to see you tomorrow. 
Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing.
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Today on Meditating the Word: the Flying Scroll, the Woman in a Basket, Four Chariots, a Crown for Joshua, Justice and Mercy, not Fasting, the Lord Promises to Bless Jerusalem, Judgment on Israel's Enemies and the Coming of Zion's King; the Lord will Appear.
This is Day 264. Today we are reading Zechariah 5-9
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Father God, in Zechariah's words, we see a prophecy, a glimpse of the coming Savior. Jesus, riding into Jerusalem on foal, the colt of a donkey. And we join in with the chorus singing, Hosana to the King of Kings! Through Your amazing covenant with God the Father on one end, and Jesus the Son on the other--a covenant that doesn't relay on man and cannot be broken. Father, we claim your promises. You have freed us. You will restore us double. Through Jesus, we have overcome. How great is Your goodness. Thank You, Father.  Amen
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We are reading the entire Bible this year in the order the events actually occured chronologically. You can download a copy of the reading plan from blueletterbible.com. And don't forget to subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast platform and on YouTube, that way you'll get a notification each time a new episode is released. 
It's my goal to encourage others to strengthen their Christian walk through daily reading God's Word. You can help, by sharing this podcast, and by rating and reviewing it. Thank you for joining me today and know that I'm praying for you. Join us tomorrow -- and every day -- as we continue our journey through the pages of the Bible. I can't wait to see you tomorrow. 
Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing.
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Today on Meditating the Word: a Call to Return to the Lord, the Man Among the Myrtle Trees, Four Horns and Four Craftsmen, a Man with a Measuring Line, Clean Garments for the High Priest and the Gold Lampstand and the Two Olive Trees.
This is Day 263. Today we are reading Zechariah 1-4/
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Father God, Thank You for Your Word. What a gift it is to read Your Word together every day. Thank you for the prophet Zechariah. Thank You for the reminder, Father, that in our own strength and might, we can't accomplish much. But great things are accomplished by Your Spirit working through us. Help us to be willing vessels, Father, ready to be used by You for Your Kingdom work. Amen
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We are reading the entire Bible this year in the order the events actually occured chronologically. You can download a copy of the reading plan from blueletterbible.com. And don't forget to subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast platform and on YouTube, that way you'll get a notification each time a new episode is released. 
It's my goal to encourage others to strengthen their Christian walk through daily reading God's Word. You can help, by sharing this podcast, and by rating and reviewing it. Thank you for joining me today and know that I'm praying for you. Join us tomorrow -- and every day -- as we continue our journey through the pages of the Bible. I can't wait to see you tomorrow. 
Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing.
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Today on Meditating the Word: A call to build the House of the Lord, the promised Glory of the new House, blessings for a defiled people and Zerubbabel the Lord's signet ring.
This is Day 262. Today we are reading the Book of Haggai
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Father God, only You can make things holy. You take the unclean, the unrighteous, the weak, and the simple, and You wash us white as snow, You clothe us with Your robe of righteousness, You make us strong, and You give us wisdom. Thank You for Your unmerited favor and blessings, Father. There is nothing we can do to earn them. We can only receive them as a free gift through Jesus Christ. And what a gift. We receive it with joy and gladness, and we praise You. Amen
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We are reading the entire Bible this year in the order the events actually occured chronologically. You can download a copy of the reading plan from blueletterbible.com. And don't forget to subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast platform and on YouTube, that way you'll get a notification each time a new episode is released. 
It's my goal to encourage others to strengthen their Christian walk through daily reading God's Word. You can help, by sharing this podcast, and by rating and reviewing it. Thank you for joining me today and know that I'm praying for you. Join us tomorrow -- and every day -- as we continue our journey through the pages of the Bible. I can't wait to see you tomorrow. 
Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing.
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Today on Meditating the Word, oppostion to the rebuilding of the temple, later oppostion under Ahasuerus and Artaxerxes, Tattenai's letter to Darius, the decree of Darius, completion and dedication of the temple and the Passover is celebrated.
This is Day 261. Today we are reading Ezra 4-6 and praying Psalm 137
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Father God, thank You for Ezra, and his recounting of the events in Jerusalm. It seemed that all was lost, everyone had turned against them, their enemies had the upper hand, and construction of the temple would cease... but God... You constantly amaze us! The plan the enemy had for evil, to keep Your temple from being built, was thwarted and You turned it into good. Not only did the building continue, but their enemies were commanded to support the construction and provide for the sacrifices. Only You, Father. And You are still working miracles today. In our lives, what the enemy plans for evil, You turn into good. Thank You for always making a way. Amen
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We are reading the entire Bible this year in the order the events actually occured chronologically. You can download a copy of the reading plan from blueletterbible.com. And don't forget to subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast platform and on YouTube, that way you'll get a notification each time a new episode is released. 
It's my goal to encourage others to strengthen their Christian walk through daily reading God's Word. You can help, by sharing this podcast, and by rating and reviewing it. Thank you for joining me today and know that I'm praying for you. Join us tomorrow -- and every day -- as we continue our journey through the pages of the Bible. I can't wait to see you tomorrow. 
Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing.
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Today on Meditating the Word, King Cyrus helps the exiles return to Jerusalem, the list of exiles who returned, rebuilding the altar, and rebuilding the temple.
This is Day 260. Today we are reading Ezra 1-3.
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Father God, again, we see the prophecies being fulfilled, just as they were foretold by your prophets. King Cyrus decreed that Your temple be rebuilt in Jerusalem, just as Jeremiah had prophesied. And, while the new temple was not on the same grand scale as Solomon's temple had been, it still evoked a shout of joy from Your people, so loud, that it was heard far away. Father, let us be just as unrestrained in our praise. When we come together to worship You, let our songs and shouts of joy be so loud, that people wonder what is going on. Amen
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We are reading the entire Bible this year in the order the events actually occured chronologically. You can download a copy of the reading plan from blueletterbible.com. And don't forget to subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast platform and on YouTube, that way you'll get a notification each time a new episode is released. 
It's my goal to encourage others to strengthen their Christian walk through daily reading God's Word. You can help, by sharing this podcast, and by rating and reviewing it. Thank you for joining me today and know that I'm praying for you. Join us tomorrow -- and every day -- as we continue our journey through the pages of the Bible. I can't wait to see you tomorrow. 
Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing.
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Today on Meditating the Word, Daniel's vision of a man, the Kings of the South and the North, the King who exalts himself and the end times.
This is Day 259. Today we are reading Daniel 10-12.
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Father God, as we read the words of the prophet Daniel, we are reminded that Your Word says You do nothing that Your prophets haven't spoken. We know these prophecies are for the end times, Father, and we know those times are close at hand. Like Daniel, we will continue to fast and to pray and to worship You, Father, knowing that we can rest on Your promises, that Your promises are sure. You are our portion. You are our inheritance. We trust in You, Father, that no matter what may happen in this world, we have eternity with You ahead of us.  Amen
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We are reading the entire Bible this year in the order the events actually occured chronologically. You can download a copy of the reading plan from blueletterbible.com. And don't forget to subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast platform and on YouTube, that way you'll get a notification each time a new episode is released. 
It's my goal to encourage others to strengthen their Christian walk through daily reading God's Word. You can help, by sharing this podcast, and by rating and reviewing it. Thank you for joining me today and know that I'm praying for you. Join us tomorrow -- and every day -- as we continue our journey through the pages of the Bible. I can't wait to see you tomorrow. 
Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing.
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Today on Meditating the Word, Daniel's dream of four beasts, the interpretation of the dream, Daniel's vision of a ram and a goat, the interpretation of the vision, Daniel's prayer and the seventy sevens.
This is Day 258. Today we are reading Daniel 7-9.
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Father God, the prophecies against Your people are hard to read. But, the Children of Israel were under the law, not under grace. And even though You showed them favor, and you sent prophets to warn them so they could turn from their ways, they didn't return to You. I cannot even imagine the sorrow You must have felt when judgment was poured out on Your people so that reconciliation could be made. We are so grateful for Your love and mercy. We are so grateful that Jesus paid the ultimate price bringing us back into right standing with You. And we are so grateful that we live under grace. May we continue to seek You with prayer and fasting, knowing that at the beginning of our petitions, Your commandment goes out, sending forth the angels, messengers of light, to accomplish Your Word in our lives. Thank You, Father. Amen
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We are reading the entire Bible this year in the order the events actually occured chronologically. You can download a copy of the reading plan from blueletterbible.com. And don't forget to subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast platform and on YouTube, that way you'll get a notification each time a new episode is released. 
It's my goal to encourage others to strengthen their Christian walk through daily reading God's Word. You can help, by sharing this podcast, and by rating and reviewing it. Thank you for joining me today and know that I'm praying for you. Join us tomorrow -- and every day -- as we continue our journey through the pages of the Bible. I can't wait to see you tomorrow. 
Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing.
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