BASIC SCRIPTURES 12 December 2023
BASIC SCRIPTURES: PSALM 64: 1 – 10;
Hear my voice, O God, in my prayer: preserve my life from fear of the enemy.
2 Hide me from the secret counsel of the wicked; from the insurrection of the workers of iniquity:
3 Who whet their tongue like a sword, and bend their bows to shoot their arrows, even bitter words:
4 That they may shoot in secret at the perfect: suddenly do they shoot at him, and fear not.
5 They encourage themselves in an evil matter: they commune of laying snares privily; they say, Who shall see them?
6 They search out iniquities; they accomplish a diligent search: both the inward thought of every one of them, and the heart, is deep.
7 But God shall shoot at them with an arrow; suddenly shall they be wounded.
8 So they shall make their own tongue to fall upon themselves: all that see them shall flee away.
9 And all men shall fear, and shall declare the work of God; for they shall wisely consider of his doing.
10 The righteous shall be glad in the Lord, and shall trust in him; and all the upright in heart shall glory.
JOHN 14: 30
30 Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me.
FINISH READING: ====> Our Daily Manna 12 December 2023 – THEY SHALL FIND NOTHING
BASIC SCRIPTURES 12 December 2023
Psalm 64:1-10 (NIV): 1 Hear me, my God, as I voice my complaint; protect my life from the threat of the enemy. 2 Hide me from the conspiracy of the wicked, from the plots of evildoers. 3 They sharpen their tongues like swords and aim cruel words like deadly arrows. 4 They shoot from ambush at the innocent; they shoot suddenly, without fear. 5 They encourage each other in evil plans, they talk about hiding their snares; they say, “Who will see it?” 6 They plot injustice and say, “We have devised a perfect plan!” Surely the human mind and heart are cunning. 7 But God will shoot them with his arrows; they will suddenly be struck down. 8 He will turn their own tongues against them and bring them to ruin; all who see them will shake their heads in scorn. 9 All people will fear; they will proclaim the works of God and ponder what he has done. 10 The righteous will rejoice in the Lord and take refuge in him; all the upright in heart will glory in him!
John 14:30 (NIV): I will not say much more to you, for the prince of this world is coming. He has no hold over me.
In Psalm 64, the psalmist cries out to God for protection from enemies who plot evil, using their words as weapons to harm the innocent. The psalmist trusts in God’s justice, believing that God will bring down the wicked and turn their evil schemes against them. Ultimately, the righteous will find refuge and glory in God.
John 14:30 is a statement made by Jesus to His disciples. Here, Jesus mentions the imminent arrival of the prince of this world, referring to the forces of darkness, likely indicating the impending events leading to His crucifixion. He asserts that these forces have no power or control over Him, indicating His divine authority and victory over evil.
Both passages emphasize the theme of God’s protection and victory over evil forces. In Psalm 64, the psalmist seeks refuge and trust in God amidst plots of wickedness, while in John 14:30, Jesus asserts His authority over the forces of darkness. These verses highlight the assurance of God’s sovereignty and protection over His people.
