Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth.1
Who is our helper? What is his name? He is no other than the creator of heaven and earth.2 When he sends forth his Spirit, they are created, and the face of the earth is renewed.3 And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together.4 Slow down and marvel at his works. The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.5
God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him, male and female he created them.6 He provides for him. He gives him the ability and skill to produce wealth.7
The LORD does not let the righteous go hungry, but thwarts the craving of the wicked.8 For the LORD will not forsake his people; he will not abandon his heritage.9
Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth.1
The LORD works righteousness and justice for all who are oppressed.10 He frees those in prision.11 I bless the LORD who gives me counsel; in the night also my heart instructs me. I have set the LORD always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.12
Fear not, O Jacob, my servant, Jeshuran, whom I have chosen. For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground; I will pour out my Spirit upon your offspring, and my blessing on your descendants.13 For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. . .–but God shows his love for us in that while were still sinners, Christ died for us. Since, therefore, we have now been justified by his blood, much more shall we be saved by him from the wrath of God.14
Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth.1
It is finished!15 Through his life, death, and resurrection, we are saved. Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us. . .16 There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.17 For those who believe a new nature or identity is imputed. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.18 He sanctifies us in the truth, his word is truth.19 As we daily pursue him and study his Word, we are made clean.20 for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.21 And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.22
O LORD, how manifold are your works! In wisdom have you made them all . . .23 AMEN!
Notes:
1. Psalm 124:8
2. Genesis 1:1
3. Psalm 104:30
4. Colossians 1:17
5. Psalm 19:1
6. Genesis 1:27
7. Deuteronomy 8:18
8. Proverbs 10:3
9. Psalm 94:14
10. Psalm 103:6
11. Psalm 16:7-8
12. Psalm 142:7
13. Isaiah 44:2-3
14. Romans 5:6, 8-9
15. John 19:30
16. Galatians 3:13
17. Romans 8:1
18. 2 Corinthians 5:17
19. John 17:17
20. John 15:3
21. Philippians 2:13
22. Philippians 1:6
23. Psalm 104:24
