Pastor Bob DuPar
December 26, 2008

Journal Entry



Scripture

Zechariah 9:1-17; Revelation 17:1-18; Psalm 145:1-21; Proverbs 30:32

Observation

“Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout, Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and having salvation, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.” Zechariah 9:9

“They will make war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will overcome them because He is Lord of lords and King of kings – and with Him will be His called, chosen and faithful followers.” Revelation 17:14

“The Lord is near to all who call on Him, to all who call on Him in truth.”
Psalm 145:18

Application

Psalm 145:18 says that “The Lord is near to all who call on Him.” But, then it qualifies this statement with: “To all who call on Him in truth.” God does not demand moral perfection in order to hear our prayers, but He does require sincerity. “Calling on God in truth” also means approaching Him biblically – in the manner in which His Word has prescribed.

Prayer

“Lord, thank You for being a God who is near and not distant. I look forward to the day You will overcome those who wage war against You. How reassuring it is to know that I’m on the winning side.”