Isa 29:19 The Scriptures 1998+ (19) And the meek ones shall increase their joy in יהוה {Jehovah} and the poor among men rejoice in the Set-apart One of Yisra’ĕl.
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The apostles did not have it easy, having the Judaic people looking cautious at them and some hating those followers of Christ.
Peter found also that all things were
continuing as they were from the beginning of creation, by which he meant 'not well'. Man had taken opposition to God and as adversaries they made their voices stronger by the years.
At the time of the apostles most people also deliberately ignored the records of God's actions in
the past, discounting them as fiction. They laughed at those who wanted to believe the scrolls which were read at the synagogues. And about Jesus we can imagine how they laughed at this king who never got his kingdom, though he said he could destroy the temple and raise it up again in three days.
James let those who wondered question if God had not chosen those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith? But who then would be able to become a partaker of that kingdom of which that man who died told so lively?
Psalm 46 tells us we have a very present help in trouble and therefore we shall not have to fear, though the earth do change.
Psa 46:1-2 The Scriptures 1998+ (1) Elohim is our refuge and strength, A help in distress, soon found. (2) Therefore we do not fear, Though the earth reels And mountains topple into the heart of the seas.Those who live according the words of Jeshua, Jesus Christ the son of God, who clarified many Words of God, must be feeling God coming near to them.
Nations may rage, the kingdoms being moved, but those who are willing to hear the voice of God shall see that Yahweh-tzvaot is with them and that the God of Jacob shall be their refuge.
Even when Jehovah God would have made desolations in the earth, full of wars to cease unto the end of the earth; it is Him Who breaks the bow, and cuts the weapons in sunder so that all people may come to know Him Who is the Only One God, Father of Christ Jesus.
Hear what God says:
Psa 46:10 The Scriptures 1998+ (10) Be still, and know that I am Elohim; I am exalted among nations, I am exalted in the earth!Put your strength out of Him and His offering, His son, and proclaim the Good News of His Kingdom, looking forward to the return of Christ, when after the Big Battle with the most terrible pains shall come peace and tranquillity.
Mat 5:3-11 The Scriptures 1998+ (3) “Blessed are the poor in spirit, because theirs is the reign of the heavens. (4) “Blessed are those who mourn, because they shall be comforted. (5) “Blessed are the meek, because they shall inherit the earth.1 Footnote: 1Ps. 37:9, 11, 22, 29, 34. (6) “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,1 because they shall be filled. Footnote: 1Isa. 55:1-2, Mt. 4:4, John 6:48-51. (7) “Blessed are the compassionate, because they shall obtain compassion. (8) “Blessed are the clean in heart,1 because they shall see Elohim. Footnote: 1Ps. 24:3-4. (9) “Blessed are the peacemakers, because they shall be called sons of Elohim. (10) “Blessed are those persecuted for righteousness’1 sake, because theirs is the reign of the heavens. Footnote: 11Pet. 3:14. (11) “Blessed are you when they reproach and persecute you, and falsely say every wicked word against you, for My sake.
Psa 1:1-2 The Scriptures 1998+ (1) Blessed is the man who shall not walk in the counsel of the wrong, And shall not stand in the path of sinners, And shall not sit in the seat of scoffers, (2) But his delight is in the Torah of יהוה {Jehovah}, And he meditates in His Torah day and night.
Mat 25:34 The Scriptures 1998+ (34) “Then the Sovereign shall say to those on His right hand, ‘Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the reign prepared for you from the foundation of the world
Jos 1:8 The Scriptures 1998+ (8) “Do not let this Book of the Torah depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you guard to do according to all that is written in it. For then you shall make your way prosperous, and act wisely.
Jos 1:7 The Scriptures 1998+ (7) “Only be strong and very courageous, to guard to do according to all the Torah which Mosheh My servant commanded you. Do not turn from it right or left, so that you act wisely wherever you go.
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