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March 16, 2025
Everett Whiteside
Isaiah 55:8 “For My thoughts are not your thoughts,Nor are your ways My ways,” declares the Lord. 9 “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways And My thoughts than your thoughts.” New American Standard Bible
Matthew 4:17 From that time Jesus began to preach and say, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” New American Standard Bible
Psalm 23:3b He guides me in the paths of righteousness For the sake of His name. 4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. New American Standard Bible
Divine Guidance: The Paths of Righteousness
God is Intentional with His sheep
Isaiah 48:17 This is what the Lord says, He who is your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “I am the Lord your God, who teaches you to benefit, Who leads you in the way you should go.” New American Standard Bible
Romans 8:14 For all who are being led by the Spirit of God, these are sons and daughters of God. 15 For you have not received a spirit of slavery leading to fear again, but you have received a spirit of adoption as sons and daughters by which we cry out, “Abba! Father!” New American Standard Bible
Romans 8:16 The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are children of God, 17 and if children, heirs also, heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him so that we may also be glorified with Him. New American Standard Bible
Divine Presence: The Shadow of Death
Where God leads you to, He will lead you through!
Isaiah 41:10 ‘Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will also help you, I will also uphold you with My righteous right hand.’ New American Standard Bible
Matthew 28:20 “…teaching them to follow all that I commanded you; and behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” New American Standard Bible
Divine Comfort: The Rod and Staff
Protection without correction breeds entitlement and correction without protection breeds fear and insecurity.
Proverbs 3:11 My son, do not reject the discipline of the Lord Or loathe His rebuke, 12 For whom the Lord loves He disciplines, Just as a father disciplines the son in whom he delights. New American Standard Bible
Hebrews 12:6 “For whom the Lord loves He disciplines, And He punishes every son whom He accepts.” New American Standard Bible