Wednesday, October 31, 2018

What Is Prayer? Prayer is Your Time to Enter Into God's Presence & Encounter Him. (10.31.18)

'Do not come any closer,’ GOD said. ‘Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy ground - Exodus 3:5

Faith Believers,
Often, many have missed the purpose and essence of prayer.

Prayer is not a time in which we come to receive things from GOD. Prayer is an encounter with our Holy GOD. It is coming into His Presence, while entering into fellowship and a relationship with Him. It is the means by which we get to know Him.

Out of the personal, intimate knowledge of GOD - the Victory of Jesus flows through us and into the world around us.

Moses was given this knowledge of GOD after Moses encountered GOD on Mount Horeb. After this encounter, Moses was never the same. He no longer carried an ordinary rod he carried the Rod from GOD. He did not act with might and military strategy, but Moses acted on GOD’s Power and Wisdom. Moses' confidence was no longer in himself, but in the GOD he encountered on the mountain.

The victory and deliverance of the nation of Israel came as a direct result of Moses' meeting with GOD.

~ Prayer ~
Father,
When I encounter You, I am always changed! 

Remind me that the victory of Jesus flows through me, and into the world around me; because of my friendship with You. 

Give me the confidence Moses had, after he met you on the mountain; so that I will be salt and light to others. 

Amen


Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Cast Your Problems Into the Sea (10.30.18)

Sometimes the problems you face in life
     are like mountains in front of you.
They seem so high and wide, that climbing
     or going around them seems impossible.

My Child,
You do not have to face those problems alone, that’s why I Am here. I Will show you how to overcome the mountains in your life. 
 
As you stand on My Word and allow Me to work through you; you will realize it takes nothing but My Word to blast your problems out of the way. As you speak to those problems in My Name, they will be removed and cast into the sea.

I Have called you to be more than a conqueror.
No longer claim to be a victim of life’s difficult circumstances.

You are a victor, chosen to succeed and overcome in My Power.

Speak the Word and watch those problems float away into the sea.


 
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READ AND MEDITATE ON GOD'S WORD
Micah 7:19 - He will turn again, he will have compassion upon us; he will subdue our iniquities, and thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea. 

Matthew 17:20 - And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove and nothing shall be impossible unto you.
 
Mark 11:23 - For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith. 



Monday, October 29, 2018

You are God's Child - Called, Chosen & Ordained by Him; for His Purpose (10.29.18)

I have heard you, My Child,
     and I Know where you are.

I See all that you are going through.
You are never far from Me.
You are in a place of solitude.

I have you in a place that you have never been before, and you are very uncomfortable. A place where no one knows or can discern your call, or the purpose, for what you are going through.
 
Is it not I who have hidden you?
Is it not I who chose to put you in this place?
Is it not I who controls your life?

Yes, and it is I who chose to hide My Plan and My Purpose of this calling from those who surround you.  Yes, no man will interfere with what I Am doing in your life.

My Child you were called, chosen, and ordained by Me - for My purpose.

In this place of solitude, this place of not understanding, this place of feeling passed over, it is revealed how much you Love Me. It is in this place that you are being refined. It is in this place that your heart is being tried and tested to see whether you will continue to serve me or serve man.

I want you to be strong, My Child. I Am with you. I want you to humble yourself before Me as I destroy the spirit of pride that exist in your life. I Know you did not know it was there, but I did. I want you to continue to draw close to Me as I crucify your flesh. Painful as it may be, it is a process that we cannot avoid. I say we, because I Will be with you until the end. 
 
Remember, I Promised never to leave you, nor forsake you. Together, we will make it through. You will begin to confess over and over, even in your sleep, It is no longer I that live, but Christ that lives in me. Christ and I are one. Surely, I have been crucified with Christ....”
 
So, once more I say to you, be strong and be not discouraged while in this place that no man knows. Instead, Rejoice for you are in My Perfect Will; and I Shall bring you forth in due season. Know, beyond the shadow of a doubt; that I Will never leave you, nor forsake you.

I have you in My Hands.

You have been found faithful and
     you have touched My Heart.

I want you to know I heard you,
     and I know where you are.
 

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READ AND MEDITATE ON GOD'S WORD
Joshua 1:9 - Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy GOD is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

Job 23:10-11 - But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold. My foot hath held his steps, his way have I kept, and not declined.

Psalm 139:2-3 - You know my sitting down and my rising up; You understand my thought afar off.  You search my path and my lying down and are acquainted with all my ways.

Psalm 139:7-10 - Where shall I go from Your Spirit? Or where shall I flee from Your presence? If I go up into Heaven, You are there; if I make my bed in Sheol, behold, You are there. If I take the wings of the morning and dwell in the furthest parts of the sea; even there shall Your hand lead me, and Your right hand shall hold me.

Galatians 2:20 - I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of GOD, who loved
me, and gave himself for me. 



Sunday, October 28, 2018

God has Many Blessings & Miracles in Store for You. Do not Let Your Doubt or Your Words Block Those Blessings. (10.28.18)

My Child,
I Love you, so do not let the disappointments
     of this world get you down.

I AM going to bless you.

I Will perform miracles in your life in the days ahead that will amaze you. I Do these things, not because of your efforts or righteousness, but simply because I Love You.  Furthermore, I want you to know that I Am not limited in any way by the circumstances of your life. 

Nothing can stop the blessings I have
     in store for you, except you.

You must believe and stop doubting that I Am able to do that which I have promised. Do not bind My Hands with your words of defeat and failure; those words are not in My Promises to you. 

You block your blessings when you
      allow doubt to take control.
You can either speak blessings or curses
     over your life; it is up to you.

Dear One, I delight in blessing you.
I desire to honor you and show Myself faithful
     to all who wait for My Help.

Your very trials and tribulations will be turned into great testimonies after I act on your behalf.  That which was once an embarrassing burden to bear, will now become a great testimony of My Goodness and Faithfulness to all those who love and serve Me with a whole heart.


Trust Me. 

Now, rest in Me and you will have joy, regardless of your circumstances. Like I said before, know that the miracles I do in your life are just because I love you.



READ AND MEDITATE ON GOD'S WORD
Proverbs 18:21 - Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. 

Matthew 18:18 - Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. 

John 15:9 - As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love. 

Ephesians 3:20 - Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, 

James 3:10 - Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be. 

Luke 12:32 - Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom. 


Friday, October 26, 2018

Our Prayer Lives vs. Our Broken Relationships (10.26.18)

Faith Believers,
One of the reasons for the lack of effectiveness in our prayer lives might be a broken relationship. Many view prayer as an escape from everyday life. Some view prayer as mystical, and of no practical value. Others see no correlation between prayer and interpersonal relationships. However, Peter told husbands to live with their wives “with understanding, giving honor to the wife . . . and as being heirs together of the grace of life, that your prayers may not be hindered” (1 Peter 3:7).

True prayer draws our attention to
     the nature and the character of GOD.

We become like Him as we recognize His Attributes. When we emerge from the inner chamber of prayer, we will love with a revolutionary love, the love of the Father. Our capacity to love will be broadened and deepened. Consequently, prayer and interpersonal relationships are interwoven. Prayer affects our relationships, and our relationships affect our ability to pray.

Many times I have asked people to forgive me. I could not be in harmony with GOD when I had animosity with with others. Forgive those that have hurt you. Give that hurt to GOD.

A heart that is finely tuned to the heart strings of GOD will produce a symphony of music that builds loving relationships. When those relationships are broken, the music may still be able to play, but not with the same kind of beauty.

Broken relationships hinder our intimacy with GOD.
  -  Marilyn


~ Prayer ~
Loving Father,

Draw me into the inner chamber of prayer,
     so that I might learn to love others
     as You love them.

Help me to see people with the eyes of the Holy Spirit,
     and give me the humility to repair
     damaged relationships.

I don’t want anything to come between us in the intimacy of the inner chamber of prayer.

Show me if there is anyone I have offended or spoken harshly to, especially in my own family, and help me to restore what I have broken.

For Your glory I ask this, in the name of Your Son,
     Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen

Thursday, October 25, 2018

#ScriptureReflection - Galatians 6 (10.25.18)

Doing Good to All

Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted. Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. If anyone thinks they are something when they are not, they deceive themselves. Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves alone, without comparing themselves to someone else, for each one should carry their own load. Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word should share all good things with their instructor.

Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. 10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.


Not Circumcision but the New Creation

11 See what large letters I use as I write to you with my own hand!

12 Those who want to impress people by means of the flesh are trying to compel you to be circumcised. The only reason they do this is to avoid being persecuted for the cross of Christ. 13 Not even those who are circumcised keep the law, yet they want you to be circumcised that they may boast about your circumcision in the flesh. 14 May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. 15 Neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything; what counts is the new creation. 16 Peace and mercy to all who follow this rule—to the Israel of God.

17 From now on, let no one cause me trouble, for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus.

18 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers and sisters. Amen.

Wednesday, October 24, 2018

Break Every Chain with Praise (10.24.18)

Around midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to GOD, and the other prisoners were listening. Suddenly, there was a massive earthquake, and the prison was shaken to its foundations. All the doors immediately flew open, and the chains of every prisoner fell off! - Acts 16:25-26   

My Child,
I Delight in the praises of My People, and I Am moving by My Holy Spirit; drawing people into a closer relationship and dependency on Me.  I Want My People to praise Me
in all times.  I want you to praise Me when your spirit is crushed, when your heart is broken, from the things of this world. 

Praise Me, for I Am so close to the brokenhearted
     and those down in the spirit. 
Lift up your voice and praise Me, for I inhabit
     the praises of My people. 
Come close and praise Me, always
.
Yes, praise Me in the good times, in the challenging times, even in those times when it is hard to praise Me; for I Am here for you.  I Am your mountain mover, and as you draw nigh unto Me with praises; My Presence will come down from Heaven and cause a change to happen all around you. 

As you praise Me, you shall feel My Presence, and in My Presence is the fullness of joy.  In My Presence, there is freedom, liberty, and much joy; and My Presence will break every chain.


I Am the great I AM, your Deliverer and as you draw close to Me, you will have freedom from the chains that bind you. 

Remember when Paul and Silas were in prison, bound with chains and having endured a beating, they both decided to praise Me in the midst of their situation.  My Presence came down and broke the chains which held them captive.  An act of intimacy and worship brought about a mighty miracle, their chains were broken and the guard was saved by My Presence, all because they chose to praise Me.


So, My people, draw close to Me and praise Me. 

During your time of tribulation, enter into a Spirit of Praise and Thanksgiving, to break free of the chains which have come against you.  Oh, I inhabit the praises of My People who wholeheartedly come into fellowship and adoration, as they praise Me.  Yes, come to Me. 

I Am the great I AM, and as you praise Me,
     I Will set you free from the heavy yokes
     and chains of this life.

Now, continually let your lips bring
     sacrifices of praises to Me and
     BREAK EVERY CHAIN WITH PRAISE.
 
 
READ AND MEDITATE ON GOD'S WORD:
1 Chronicles 23:30 - And to stand every morning to thank and praise the LORD, and likewise at even;

Psalm 34:18 - The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.


Psalm 119:62 - At midnight I rise to praise you, because of your righteous rules.

Psalm 119:164 - Seven times a day I praise you for your righteous rules.

Isaiah 9:4 - For you will break the yoke of their slavery and lift the heavy burden from their shoulders. You will break the oppressor’s rod, just as you did when you destroyed the army of Midian

Ezekiel 34:27 - And the trees of the field shall yield their fruit, and the earth shall yield its increase, and they shall be secure in their land. And they shall know that I am the LORD when I break the bars of their 
yoke and deliver them from the hand of those who enslaved them.

Ephesians 5:20 - Giving thanks always for all things unto GOD and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ; 

Tuesday, October 23, 2018

#ScriptureReflection - Luke 12:39-48 (10.23.18)

Jesus said to his disciples:
“Be sure of this:
if the master of the house had known the hour
when the thief was coming,
he would not have let his house be broken into.
You also must be prepared,
for at an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will come.”

Then Peter said,
“Lord, is this parable meant for us or for everyone?”
And the Lord replied,
“Who, then, is the faithful and prudent steward
whom the master will put in charge of his servants
to distribute the food allowance at the proper time?
Blessed is that servant whom his master on arrival finds doing so.
Truly, I say to you, he will put him
in charge of all his property.
But if that servant says to himself,
‘My master is delayed in coming,’
and begins to beat the menservants and the maidservants,
to eat and drink and get drunk,
then that servant’s master will come
on an unexpected day and at an unknown hour
and will punish the servant severely
and assign him a place with the unfaithful.
That servant who knew his master’s will
but did not make preparations nor act in accord with his will
shall be beaten severely;
and the servant who was ignorant of his master’s will
but acted in a way deserving of a severe beating
shall be beaten only lightly.
Much will be required of the person entrusted with much,
and still more will be demanded of the person entrusted with more.”

Monday, October 22, 2018

God Has a Plan For You. You Cannot Fail. You are His Created Work... (10.22.18)

Failures?
Beloved,
I had a plan for you even before I said, "Let there be light!"
     and that plan did not include failing.

Each of you have been given special gifts, visions, and revelations; all orchestrated by Me, for what I Have called you to do. Failures?  No, My Plan for you did not include failing.  I Know you see your visions and dreams fading away; but My Child, I Say 'open your spiritual eyes and stop looking at circumstances through your natural eyes.'  
 
You must walk by faith, and not by sight.

Beloved, I Have given you visions and dreams for the future. You have examined them, and it may appear to you that these dreams are too big for your abilities; so you think.  However, I Say to you, no dream is too big for ME to fulfill.   It was Me who put these dreams in your heart; and it will be Me who will bring those dreams to pass. 

Beloved, you will not fail.

You cannot fail with Me on your side, for you are My Created Work.  Even when you feel you may be drifting away, I Will pull you back in, because I Have a plan for you.

So, lay your concerns about failing aside.
Failing is not part of My Plan for your life.


Finally Beloved, I will never change My Mind. I Know your circumstances may seem to contradict this; but the facts remain... I HAVE PLANS FOR YOU, and I Will never change My Mind about the people I have called.

I Know your needs, and remember I Am a master planner. 
Trust Me and have faith in Me. 
I Will work everything out.

I Have a plan for you, and
     it is going to amaze you!

Walk by faith and not by sight.


 
 

Read and Meditate on GOD's Word
Jeremiah 29:11 - For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. 

Ephesians 1:3-4 - Blessed be the GOD and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:
 
Romans 11:29 - For the gifts and calling of GOD are without repentance. 
  


Sunday, October 21, 2018

Your Kingdom Come, Your Will Be Done..... (10.21.18)

…your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven - Matthew 6:10

Faith Believers,
The Kingdom of Heaven and the Holy Spirit’s presence and Your power are connected.

It is very clear, from the teaching's of Jesus, that our Lord was intimately concerned about the coming Kingdom of His Father. That is the sense of this second line from the Lord’s Prayer.

In fact, it is striking that Jesus told us to ask for that Kingdom to come, as if our prayers in this matter would make a difference. In fact, they do. There is a sense in which the Kingdom of Heaven is coming, where there will be an end to time; when all evil will be destroyed and truth will prevail.

But there is another sense in which the Kingdom of GOD is already here; and that is by the presence and power of the Holy Spirit.  Read Acts 1:1-11 and underline all of the references to the Kingdom and the Holy Spirit.
  -  Marilyn

~ Prayer ~
Lord,
Your Kingdom is now…and Your Kingdom is not yet.

What an incredible mystery, and yet it compels me to pray!
What an incredible privilege You have given to Your People!

Through the power and presence of Your Holy Spirit, my prayers make a difference in Heaven, for the sake of what is happening on the earth.

May I never take for granted this grace-filled gift of prayer and intercession, which allows my heart to give a voice to what is in Your Heart.

May Your Will be done on earth, as it is in Heaven!

Amen


Saturday, October 20, 2018

#ScriptureReflection - Proverbs 22 (10.20.18)

22 A good name is more desirable than great riches;
    to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.
Rich and poor have this in common:
    The Lord is the Maker of them all.
The prudent see danger and take refuge,
    but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.
Humility is the fear of the Lord;
    its wages are riches and honor and life.
In the paths of the wicked are snares and pitfalls,
    but those who would preserve their life stay far from them.
Start children off on the way they should go,
    and even when they are old they will not turn from it.
The rich rule over the poor,
    and the borrower is slave to the lender.
Whoever sows injustice reaps calamity,
    and the rod they wield in fury will be broken.
The generous will themselves be blessed,
    for they share their food with the poor.
10 Drive out the mocker, and out goes strife;
    quarrels and insults are ended.
11 One who loves a pure heart and who speaks with grace
    will have the king for a friend.
12 The eyes of the Lord keep watch over knowledge,
    but he frustrates the words of the unfaithful.
13 The sluggard says, “There’s a lion outside!
    I’ll be killed in the public square!”
14 The mouth of an adulterous woman is a deep pit;
    a man who is under the Lord’s wrath falls into it.
15 Folly is bound up in the heart of a child,
    but the rod of discipline will drive it far away.
16 One who oppresses the poor to increase his wealth
    and one who gives gifts to the rich—both come to poverty.

Thirty Sayings of the Wise

Saying 1

17 Pay attention and turn your ear to the sayings of the wise;
    apply your heart to what I teach,
18 for it is pleasing when you keep them in your heart
    and have all of them ready on your lips.
19 So that your trust may be in the Lord,
    I teach you today, even you.
20 Have I not written thirty sayings for you,
    sayings of counsel and knowledge,
21 teaching you to be honest and to speak the truth,
    so that you bring back truthful reports
    to those you serve?

Saying 2

22 Do not exploit the poor because they are poor
    and do not crush the needy in court,
23 for the Lord will take up their case
    and will exact life for life.

Saying 3

24 Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person,
    do not associate with one easily angered,
25 or you may learn their ways
    and get yourself ensnared.

Saying 4

26 Do not be one who shakes hands in pledge
    or puts up security for debts;
27 if you lack the means to pay,
    your very bed will be snatched from under you.

Saying 5

28 Do not move an ancient boundary stone
    set up by your ancestors.

Saying 6

29 Do you see someone skilled in their work?
    They will serve before kings;
    they will not serve before officials of low rank.



Friday, October 19, 2018

Honoring Your Request (10.19.18)

My Child,
I know you’ve been crying out for more of Me.

I Am going to honor your request and give you
     the desires of your heart.

Beloved, you do not have to be stressed anymore, come into the shelter of My Arms. I See the doubt that’s been lingering in your mind, trying to make you believe you are not delivered. I Have also seen you silently struggling with fear of failure.

However, do not worry - for I Am with you.
I heard you, and I Am honoring your request.
I Have called you and anointed you for great things.

You are My Warrior, and I have given you the words you need. My Words are very powerful and nothing can stand against the power of My Words.

You will speak them forth in ways,
     you never thought you would.
You will speak into existence all
     that I have placed in your heart.
You shall bring honor to My Name,
     for what I Have done in you, and for you.

No longer worry about whether you are in the right place or not, because you are.

I Have placed you exactly where you need to be.

Come My Child, rest in Me, let Me show you
     how much I Love you as I Honor your request.

Come now and rest in Me.


  


READ AND MEDITATE ON HIS WORD
Psalm 37:4 - Delight thyself also in the LORD, and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart

Isaiah 28:12 - To whom he said, This is the rest wherewith ye may cause the weary to rest, and this is the refreshing:

Isaiah 50:4 - The Lord GOD hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him that is weary: he wakeneth morning by morning he wakeneth mine ear to hear as the learned.

Ephesians 4:23 - And be renewed in the spirit of your mind;

Philippians 4:6-7 - Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto GOD. And the peace of GOD, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. 



Thursday, October 18, 2018

Today, Will You Rise Above Your Circumstances? God Wants to Bless Us Indeed. It Is Time to Rise to a New Life!! (10.18.18)

Faith Believers,
Let's rise above our circumstances and ask
     our Almighty, Loving Father to bless us!!

It is time that we rise above the things which have held us back or kept us down.

It is time to rise to a new life!
We are to shine for our Master!
We are to be radiant with the Glory of the Lord, for our light has come, and the Glory of the Lord has risen upon us. Isaiah 60:1
       
How often do we tend to focus on negative situations and they hold us down, when really we should rise above that circumstance and ask GOD to bless us; even while we are in the trial.

What about today?  Whatever you are facing ask our Loving Father, who has blessings untold for you, to bless you. Ask for His Favor wherever you go today, and in all that you do, despite the trials that you may find yourself in.
Today, will you rise above your circumstance?

If we only knew what GOD has waiting for us, we would reach up to our Loving Father and change our depression or weakness, into joy and strength.

GOD has a hard time pouring out His wonderful, loving blessings upon His Children that live downcast and can't seem to lift up their faces to call upon His Name.

He wants to bless us, indeed!
       
It is so much easier to ask our Father to bless us when we take time to acknowledge Him for Who He is.

So we need to focus on Jehovah Jireh and His Goodness.

You can't go wrong by choosing, even in the midst of your circumstance, to give praise and worship to the Father. Then cry out 'O God, bless me today!' He loves that cry!
       
Will you, today, lift your face to Jesus
     and acknowledge Who He Is?
Tell Him you love Him and trust Him.
Then ask for His Blessings and His Favor on your life today!
       
Have a blessed day and may GOD bless you,
     today and forever.

  -  Marilyn


       

Wednesday, October 17, 2018

#ScriptureReflection - Ezekiel 36:24-28 (10.17.18)

24 “‘For I will take you out of the nations; I will gather you from all the countries and bring you back into your own land. 25 I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean; I will cleanse you from all your impurities and from all your idols. 26 I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. 27 And I will put my Spirit in you and move you to follow my decrees and be careful to keep my laws. 28 Then you will live in the land I gave your ancestors; you will be my people, and I will be your God.