All Things Made New

Revelation 21:1-5 (NKJV)
1 Now I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. Also, there was no more sea.
2 Then I, John, saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.
3 And I heard a loud voice from heaven saying, “Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people. God Himself will be with them and be their God.
4 And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.”
5 Then He who sat on the throne said, “Behold, I make all things new.” And He said to me, “Write, for these words are true and faithful.”

Todas Las Cosas Hechas Nuevas

Apocalipsis 21:1-5 (NVI)
1 Después vi un cielo nuevo y una tierra nueva, porque el primer cielo y la primera tierra habían dejado de existir, lo mismo que el mar.
2 Vi además la ciudad santa, la nueva Jerusalén, que bajaba del cielo, procedente de Dios, preparada como una novia hermosamente vestida para su prometido.
3 Oí una potente voz que provenía del trono y decía: «¡Aquí, entre los seres humanos, está la morada de Dios! Él acampará en medio de ellos, y ellos serán su pueblo; Dios mismo estará con ellos y será su Dios.
4 Él les enjugará toda lágrima de los ojos. Ya no habrá muerte, ni llanto, ni lamento ni dolor, porque las primeras cosas han dejado de existir».
5 El que estaba sentado en el trono dijo: «¡Yo hago nuevas todas las cosas!» Y añadió: «Escribe, porque estas palabras son verdaderas y dignas de confianza».

A Song of Salvation

Isaiah 26:1-4 (NKJV)
1 In that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah:
“We have a strong city;
God will appoint salvation for walls and bulwarks.
2 Open the gates,
That the righteous nation which keeps the truth may enter in.
3 You will keep him in perfect peace,
Whose mind is stayed on You,
Because he trusts in You.
4 Trust in the Lord forever,
For in YAH, the Lord, is everlasting strength.”

Canto de Victoria

Isaías 26:1-4 (NVI)
1 En aquel día se entonará esta canción en la tierra de Judá:
«Tenemos una ciudad fuerte.
Como un muro, como un baluarte,
Dios ha puesto su salvación.
2 Abrid las puertas, para que entre
la nación justa que se mantiene fiel.
3 Al de carácter firme
lo guardarás en perfecta paz,
porque en ti confía.
4 Confiad en el Señor para siempre,
porque el Señor es una Roca eterna.

Profiting from Trials

James 1:2-8 (NKJV)
2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials,
3 Knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.
4 But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.
5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.
6 But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind.
7 For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord;
8 he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.

Pruebas y Tentaciones

Santiago 1:2-8 (NVI)
2 Hermanos míos, consideraos muy dichosos cuando tengáis que enfrentaros con diversas pruebas,
3 pues ya sabéis que la prueba de vuestra fe produce constancia.
4 Y la constancia debe llevar a feliz término la obra, para que seáis perfectos e íntegros, sin que os falte nada.
5 Si a alguno de vosotros le falta sabiduría, pídasela a Dios, y él se la dará, pues Dios da a todos generosamente sin menospreciar a nadie.
6 Pero que pida con fe, sin dudar, porque quien duda es como las olas del mar, agitadas y llevadas de un lado a otro por el viento.
7 Quien es así no piense que va a recibir cosa alguna del Señor;
8 es indeciso e inconstante en todo lo que hace.

Points to Ponder – Bless the Lord!

Here’s a bite-sized piece of encouragement from your Bible. Also included is a featured song that is sure to lift your spirit. May your heart and soul be blessed.      –G–

“Stand up and bless the LORD your God Forever and ever! ‘Blessed be Your glorious name, Which is exalted above all blessing and praise!’ ” –Nehemiah 9:5 NKJV

“Bless the LORD, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the LORD, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, Who redeems your life from destruction, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies, Who satisfies your mouth with good things, So that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.” –Psalm 103:1-5 NKJV

Click on this image to enjoy a song.

“Bless the LORD, all you His hosts, You ministers of His, who do His pleasure. Bless the LORD, all His works, In all places of His dominion. Bless the LORD, O my soul!” –Psalm 103:21-22 NKJV

“Bless the LORD, O my soul! O LORD my God, You are very great: You are clothed with honor and majesty. –Psalm 104:1 NKJV

“May the glory of the LORD endure forever; May the LORD rejoice in His works. He looks on the earth, and it trembles; He touches the hills, and they smoke. I will sing to the LORD as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have my being. May my meditation be sweet to Him; I will be glad in the LORD. May sinners be consumed from the earth, And the wicked be no more. Bless the LORD, O my soul! Praise the LORD!” –Psalms 104:31-35 NKJV

“The LORD has been mindful of us; He will bless us; He will bless the house of Israel; He will bless the house of Aaron. He will bless those who fear the LORD, Both small and great. May the LORD give you increase more and more, You and your children. May you be blessed by the LORD, Who made heaven and earth. The heaven, even the heavens, are the LORD’s; But the earth He has given to the children of men. The dead do not praise the LORD, Nor any who go down into silence. 18 But we will bless the LORD From this time forth and forevermore. Praise the LORD!” –Psalms 115:12-18 NKJV

Behold, bless the LORD, All you servants of the LORD, Who by night stand in the house of the LORD! Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, And bless the LORD. The LORD who made heaven and earth Bless you from Zion!” –Psalms 134:1-3 NKJV

I Will Contemplate Your Ways

Psalms 119:9-16 (NKJV)
9 How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your word.
10 With my whole heart I have sought You; Oh, let me not wander from Your commandments!
11 Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You.
12 Blessed are You, O Lord! Teach me Your statutes.
13 With my lips I have declared All the judgments of Your mouth.
14 I have rejoiced in the way of Your testimonies, As much as in all riches.
15 I will meditate on Your precepts, And contemplate Your ways.
16 I will delight myself in Your statutes; I will not forget Your word.

Contemplaré Tus Caminos

Salmo 119:9-16 (NVI)
9 ¿Cómo puede el joven mantener limpio su camino? Viviendo conforme a tu palabra.
10 Yo te busco con todo el corazón; no dejes que me desvíe de tus mandamientos.
11 En mi corazón atesoro tus dichos para no pecar contra ti.
12 ¡Bendito seas, Señor! ¡Enséñame tus estatutos!
13 Con mis labios he proclamado todas las leyes que has promulgado.
14 Me regocijo en el camino de tus mandatos más que en todas las riquezas.
15 En tus preceptos medito y pongo mis ojos en tus sendas.
16 En tus estatutos hallo mi deleite y jamás olvidaré tu palabra.

Prayer for Spiritual Wisdom

Ephesians 1:15-23 (NKJV)
15 Therefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints,
16 do not cease to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers:
17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him,
18 the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints,
19 and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power
20 which He worked in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places,
21 far above all principality and power and might and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come.
22 And He put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be head over all things to the church,
23 which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all.