MEDITATE TOGETHER

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LET'S MEDITATE TOGETHER

Monday, March 17, 2025

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Theme: "God upholds the righteous."

Text: Genesis 7:1-4

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1. The LORD said to Noah, "Come into the ark, you and all your household; for I have seen you righteous before me in this generation. 2. You shall take with you seven pairs of every clean animal, the male and its female; one pair of the animals that are not clean, the male and its female; 3. seven pairs also of the birds of the air, male and female, in order to preserve their offspring alive on the face of all the earth. 4. For within seven days, I will make it rain on the earth forty days and forty nights, and I will destroy from the face of the earth every living thing that I have made.

 

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Among the nations, Noah was found righteous. He was sensitive to the voice of God. Like any person, Noah could have said that it was just a dream, a dream, a vision. But he strongly believed that it was the voice of God. He triggered his obedience. He highlighted the divine instruction. Building an ark is not easy, and yet he did it. Have we ever thought about how Noah caught the animals and birds? Did he run after them or tame them? What speech did he give to convince his children and daughters-in-law? Noah made every effort to pass on the message of God. He used his influence so that the impact of God’s message would be positive. Where his ability ended, God’s support took over. When God gives an instruction, let us take the trouble to begin to obey to the extent of our ability and even beyond. God supports the righteous. He does not allow the righteous to fail. This is how He comes to their rescue. If a righteous man fails, what lesson will we learn about God’s faithfulness and reward? Noah was able to gather all the livestock God wanted. He was able to convince his children and their wives. By doing God’s will, Noah was able to preserve his family from collective loss. God supported the righteous Noah and his family. Let us not hesitate to obey God despite the difficulties in implementing his instructions. If we lack strength, let us ask God for it because God supports the righteous. Excellent Monday. Amen.

Alain Louz.-

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LET'S MEDITATE TOGETHER

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

 

Theme: "God supports the righteous."

Text: Job 4:6-9

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6. Is not your fear of God your support? Is not your integrity your hope? 7. Search in your memory: who is the innocent who has perished? Who are the righteous who have been exterminated? 8. As for me, I have seen it, those who plow iniquity And who sow injustice reap its fruits; 9. They perish by the breath of God, They are consumed by the wind of his anger,

 

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Seeing the advantages that are concentrated in the hands of the wicked unjust; many children of God wonder why the righteous are less favored? The most appropriate answer is that the priority of the righteous is to enter eternal life far from focusing on the goods of this world which will perish. David made an excellent plea on the righteous. He teaches us not to envy the wicked. Let us not be angry with the wicked, nor envy those who do evil. For they will be mown down as quickly as grass, and they will wither like the green lawn. Rather, let us trust in the Lord, and do good. Let us be righteous and do praiseworthy acts of faithfulness to God and charity towards our neighbor. May every child of God delight in the Lord, in order to receive the desires of his heart. Instead of living in questioning, let us commend our fate to the Lord, put our trust in him, and he will act. If we do this, we will make God happy. David also teaches us that the Lord knows the days of the righteous, and their inheritance lasts forever. The righteous are not ashamed in times of trouble, and they are satisfied in days of famine. If the righteous fall, he is not overcome, for the Lord takes him by the hand. When David analyzed his journey, he found words that summarize his thoughts in this: "I have been young, I have grown old; and I have not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his posterity begging for bread." Courage to us pilgrims. Excellent Tuesday. Amen.

Alain Louz.-

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LET US MEDITATE TOGETHER

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

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Theme: "God upholds the righteous."

Text: Proverbs 11:8-10

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8. The righteous is delivered from distress, And the wicked takes his place. 9. The wicked destroys his neighbor with his own mouth, But the righteous are delivered by knowledge. 10. When the righteous prosper, the city rejoices; And when the wicked perish, there is shouting.

 

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Life sometimes has aspects that are contrary to good morals. The wicked always take the luxury of passing themselves off as honest citizens, when those who know them truly know their dubious morality. May those who fight against bad morals not regret it, for their choice is the right one. It is better to be among the righteous, even though being righteous these days has become an object of mockery. God is watching us and has a say when misfortune strikes. In times of danger, God delivers the righteous. The righteous are delivered from distress, and the wicked take their place. The wicked replace them in trouble when the righteous escape well through God's help. God always comes to the aid of the righteous. Upstream, God speaks to the heart of the wicked so that they abandon their evil ways. He sets before the wicked an honorable way out to help them leave the crooked path. If they do not repent, in times of distress, God leaves them in their troubles, to make them understand that there is a God who saves. The righteous guards their tongue from evil and turns it seven times before uttering a sentence. As for the wicked man, all his friends abandon him because of his violent words devoid of good sense. A city where there are more righteous people is a city that is joyful. There is unity, charity, peace, and a smile on every face. Even when a person isn't rich, they remain cheerful. When the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy. Have a wonderful Wednesday. Amen.

Alain Louz.-

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LET'S MEDITATE TOGETHER

Thursday, March 20, 2025

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Theme: "God upholds the righteous."

Text: Proverbs 10:1-3

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1. Proverbs of Solomon. A wise son brings joy to a father, but a foolish son brings grief to a mother. 2. Treasures of wickedness profit nothing, but righteousness delivers from death. 3. The Lord does not allow the righteous to go hungry, but he repels the greed of the wicked.

 

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God is faithful. All His promises are fulfilled. They can extend over several generations, even down to great-grandchildren. This is why we must be righteous in our walk with God because the benefits of our good behavior can extend over several generations. Every child must be wise to bring joy to his father. If he is not, he will bring shame to the family circle. Our mothers live with sorrow when they see certain behaviors that leave something to be desired. Let us know that the treasures of wickedness do not profit. Likewise, ill-gotten gains do not profit. Let us work and live by the sweat of our brow without extortion or swindling. If we walk in righteousness, even the devil's traps will have no impact on us because our righteousness will plead for us to the point of delivering us from death. The righteous are well taken care of by God so as not to suffer the same fate as the wicked. The Lord does not let the righteous suffer hunger, but he repels the greed of the wicked. The righteous cannot be treated like a wicked person, otherwise God's righteousness would lose its value. The righteous benefit from God's favors to encourage their efforts and obedience, fruits of God's grace. Let's not give up if we are surrounded by unjust people; but let's continue to be just. Have a wonderful Thursday. Amen.

Alain Louz.-

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LET US MEDITATE TOGETHER

Friday, March 21, 2025

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Theme: "God upholds the righteous."

Text: Proverbs 3:33

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33. The curse of the Lord is on the house of the wicked, but he blesses the dwelling of the righteous.

 

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Under no circumstances should we celebrate wickedness at the expense of virtue. We must not promote wicked deeds and banish good morals. The Lord abhors wicked men, but he is a friend to the righteous. God supports the actions of the righteous in order to perpetuate their flourishing. In a world where the wicked occupy a large space, we must be vigilant so that the righteous are not discredited. It is up to us to promote justice and condemn wickedness in order to drive the wicked into a corner that defies its name. The curse of the Lord is in the house of the wicked, but he blesses the dwelling of the righteous. Let us then choose to be on the right side of life, which is that of the righteous. Let us not encourage the wicked to live in denial of justice. Let us make our mark on the usefulness of promoting justice so that we may have many righteous people in our lands. The righteous will inherit the glory, but the wicked share shame. Let us avoid suffering the curse, for the house of the wicked is under a curse. Nothing can absolve them except sincere repentance. Have a great Friday and a good start to the weekend. Amen.

Alain Louz.-

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LET US MEDITATE TOGETHER

Saturday, March 22, 2025

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Theme: "God upholds the righteous."

Text: Job 5:8-15

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8. As for me, I would seek God, and to God I would declare my cause. 9. He does great and unsearchable things, wonders without number. 10. He sends rain on the earth and sends water on the fields. 11. He lifts up the humble and delivers the afflicted. 12. He frustrates the plans of the crafty, so that their hands cannot perform them. 13. He takes the wise in their own craftiness, and the devices of the crafty are overturned. 14. They encounter darkness at noonday, and grope at noonday as in the night. 15. Thus God protects the weak from their threats, and saves them from the hand of the powerful;

 

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The example of Job's life is a textbook case that is taught to us to solidify our spiritual growth but also to evaluate our maturity. Job is the specimen of a man of integrity not according to human eyes but according to God's. Job is described as a man of integrity and uprightness; he feared God and turned away from evil. Job had won the heart of God to the point where the Lord could boast of him as being the only one of his race in terms of obedience to God. Job was a righteous man. After a series of trials he experienced, Job did not dare to betray his faith. Although he had lost everything, he remained faithful to God. Even when his wife and friends told him to curse God and die, Job was convinced that it was not right to betray his faith and hope in the Lord. He chose to remain faithful to his God. Despite all the anguish, the terrors, the irritations, the enormous losses, Job was steadfast in his commitment to remain righteous. He made a scathing declaration proclaiming that he would appeal only to God to present his case to Him. Job knew that the righteous must rely on God for help and must appeal only to Him, for He does great and unsearchable things, He does wonders without number. The righteous must hope only in the Lord, for He sends rain on the earth. God sends water on the fields; He lifts up the humble, and delivers the afflicted. The righteous must never despair, for they have a God who thwarts the schemes of crafty men. In contrast, the wicked fall into their own traps. Have a great Saturday. Amen.

Alain Louz.-

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LET US MEDITATE TOGETHER

Sunday, March 23, 2025

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Theme: "God upholds the righteous."

Text: Job 5:17-27

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17. Blessed is the man whom God chastens! Do not despise the discipline of the Almighty. 18. He inflicts wounds and binds them up; He wounds and his hand heals. 19. Six times he will deliver you from distress, and seven times no harm will touch you. 20. He will save you from death in famine, and from the blows of the sword in war. 21. You will be safe from the scourge of the tongue; you will not be afraid when desolation comes. 22. You will laugh at desolation and famine, and you will not be afraid of the beasts of the earth. 23. For you will make a covenant with the stones of the field, And the beasts of the earth will be at peace with you. 24. You will enjoy prosperity in your tent, You will find your flocks full. 25. You will see your descendants multiply, And your offspring multiply like the grass of the field. 26. You will enter the grave in your old age, As one takes a sheaf in its season. 27. This is what we have recognized, this is what is; It is up to you to hear and benefit from it.

 

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When God puts us under the scanner, we come out full of hope. God's scanner can take the form of a purifier, but also that of a tester or even a purge. It is to better cleanse our toxic or harmful substances that God proceeds by examining us followed by good treatment. Sometimes we undergo God's chastisement, just for our correction. Let us be happy about this because that is how we will be evaluated. It is a report that provides statistical data to better situate our faith within a constantly changing world. Let us joyfully accept God's chastisement, correction, and redress. If God finds us righteous, glory to His Name. If there are things that are perfectible, let us amend ourselves according to God's guidance. And if there are behaviors that must be eradicated, let us move towards radical change, even if it means suffering. This can be painful and resemble a real wound, but it is the only option to be righteous before God and humans. It is God who opens this wound, He removes the gangrene; He disinfects, it is also He who closes it. It is always He who does the dressings and monitors the treatment. He observes the evolution and intervenes when necessary. The righteous are well cared for by God. He must allow himself to be led, for God is the only one who knows our strengths and weaknesses. If He intends to intervene in our lives, He does so with great care and an overflowing dose of love and patience. Nothing in this world can shake the righteous, for God is his support and strength. May the righteous rejoice in being in the care of the Eternal God. Have a wonderful Sunday. Amen.

Alain Louz.-

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Week of March 24-30, 2025

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LET US MEDITATE TOGETHER

Monday, March 24, 2025

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Theme: "Serving the Lord Jesus Christ faithfully even in trials."

Text: Exodus 3:12-14

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12. God said, "I will be with you; and this will be a sign to you that I have sent you: when you have brought the people out of Egypt, you will serve God on this mountain. 13. Moses said to God, "I will go to the children of Israel and say to them, 'The God of your fathers has sent me to you.' But if they ask me what his name is, what shall I tell them?" 14. God said to Moses, "I am who I am." And he added, "Thus you shall say to the children of Israel, 'He who is called 'I AM' has sent me to you.'"

 

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Every child of God must serve the Lord Jesus Christ faithfully even in trials. This is the lesson we learn from the earthly life of Jesus Himself. He served His Father to the point of paying the price of His life. To serve is to accomplish tasks assigned. Service also takes on the meaning of helping or supporting someone. Here, we are talking about serving a person's interests. To serve is also to put oneself at a person's disposal for a particular purpose, such as serving a meal. To serve, therefore, is to be useful in accomplishing a task. In short, to serve is to be used, to be at the disposal of God, a person, a cause, an ideal. A trial is defined as the act of testing a person's patience. It's a test that allows us to judge a person's qualities. A trial is also an act imposed on a person and intended to confer a quality, a dignity, or to classify them. But a trial is often defined as suffering, misfortune, or difficulty that directly affects a person. Serving the Lord Jesus Christ faithfully even in trials means demonstrating faithfulness in one's commitment despite numerous challenges. We refuse to give up because of difficulties. We move forward without complaint or regret, giving the best of ourselves. In the case of Moses among the children of Israel in Egypt, God wanted them to escape slavery to serve him in the desert before going to a land he had reserved for them as an inheritance. Serving here takes on the meaning of offering sacrifices and burnt offerings. When God calls us to serve, he guarantees us his assistance and his presence to reassure us. Have a great Monday. Amen.

Alain Louz.-

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LET US MEDITATE TOGETHER

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

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Theme: "Serving the Lord Jesus Christ faithfully even in trials."

Text: Daniel 1:8-10

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8. Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the king's food or with the wine the king drank, and he begged the chief eunuch not to force him to defile himself. 9. God gave Daniel favor and grace in the sight of the chief eunuch. 10. The chief eunuch said to Daniel, "I fear my lord the king, who has prescribed what you must eat and drink. For why should he see your face more downcast than that of young men your own age? You would be putting my head on display before the king."

 

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A person who wants to serve the Lord Jesus Christ faithfully must impose restrictions on himself even in trials. There are limits that must not be crossed when one is called to serve the Lord Jesus Christ. Some trials seem trivial but their impact is great on the emotional, spiritual, moral, managerial and even physical levels. It is therefore imperative to make radical decisions that can help deflect these trials in order to continue one's path without flinching. Thus, Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the king's food and the wine the king drank, and he prayed to the chief eunuch not to force him to defile himself. Daniel went against the king's order in the interest of serving God faithfully. He did not think about reprisals, he did not want to pretend or lie. Rather, he made the decision to make his faith prevail over the king's food. Daniel secured his relationship with God; he valued God by defying the king's order. This pleased God because God loves those who serve Him in spirit and truth. Thus, God gave Daniel favor and grace before the chief eunuch. Despite the eunuch's hesitation, Daniel did not change his mind because he preferred to lose everything to better serve God. Thus, to better serve God, one must break with certain habits and resist adverse pressures. Have a wonderful Tuesday. Amen.

Alain Louz.-