For the word of God is instinct with life; it is effective; it is sharper than a two-edged sword; it pierces right through to the very division of soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it scrutinizes the desires and intentions of the heart (Barclay)

The call of God is not a reflection of my nature; my personal desires and temperament are of no consideration. As long as I dwell on my own qualities and traits and think about what I am suited for, I will never hear the call of God.

by the "strength" of Christ is meant, not his strength as the mighty God...

The Lord always hears and answers his people sooner or later, in one form or another, though not always in the way and manner they desire; but yet in such a way as is most for his glory and their good: the apostle had not his request granted, that Satan might immediately depart from him, only he is assured of a sufficiency of grace to support him under the exercise, so long as it should last.

because he concludes his deliverance to be as good as wrought...

In prayer faith is encouraged, through believing the heart is filled with joy; and this joy is expressed by the lips, in songs of praise to the Lord, ascribing the glory of salvation to him, and giving him thanks for every mercy and blessing of life; ...

To discourage and hopefully banish that disposition !

We Must Wait on the Lord. This was his heart for God... 

Isaiah gave them these words (Isa. 40:27-31).

GOD is AWARE,  ABLE & AVAILABLE -  there is only one place you can find the healing you seek. The wounds of suffering, grief and death can reach deep into the soul. And it may seem like a
tremendous burden, at the moment. But if you have a Biblical understanding of the everlasting God, you can find the healing you seek.

This was his heart for God...

  

In view of what God promised David, there must be a great King coming. History shows
that God blessed all of David's descendants who followed Him faithfully—in proportion
to their obedience. Q? How do you feel when you give in to temptation?



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21 To fulfil the word of the LORD by the mouth of Jeremiah, until the land had enjoyed her sabbaths: for as long as she lay desolate she kept sabbath, to fulfil threescore and ten years.

Sabbaths — Had rested from the labour of the husbandman in plowing and harrowing it; the people that should have managed it being destroyed.

God saved you by his special favor when you believed.

For by the grace have you been saved in time past completely, through faith, with the result that your salvation persists through present time; and this is not from you as a source; of God it is the gift, not from a source of works