When It Begins

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Zechariah 4:10 For who has despised the day of small things? For these seven rejoice to see The plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel. They are the eyes of the Lord, Which scan to and fro throughout the whole earth.”

John 6:47 Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me has everlasting life.

Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.

Proverbs 19:21 There are many plans in a man’s heart, Nevertheless the Lord’s counsel —that will stand.

Psalm 20:7 Some trust in chariots, and some in horses; But we will remember the name of the Lord our God.

Psalm 73:1 Truly God is good to Israel, To such as are pure in heart.

Psalm 73:2 But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled; My steps had nearly slipped.

Psalm 73:3 For I was envious of the boastful, When I saw the prosperity of the wicked.

Psalm 73:4 For there are no pangs in their death, But their strength is firm.

Psalm 73:5 They are not in trouble as other men, Nor are they plagued like other men.

Psalm 73:6 Therefore pride serves as their necklace; Violence covers them like a garment.

Psalm 73:7 Their eyes bulge with abundance; They have more than heart could wish.

Psalm 73:8 They scoff and speak wickedly concerning oppression; They speak loftily.

Psalm 73:9 They set their mouth against the heavens, And their tongue walks through the earth.

Psalm 73:10 Therefore his people return here, And waters of a full cup are drained by them.

Psalm 73:11 And they say, “How does God know? And is there knowledge in the Most High?”

Psalm 73:12 Behold, these are the ungodly, Who are always at ease; They increase in riches.

Psalm 73:13 Surely I have cleansed my heart in vain, And washed my hands in innocence.

Psalm 73:14 For all day long I have been plagued, And chastened every morning.

Psalm 73:15 If I had said, “I will speak thus,” Behold, I would have been untrue to the generation of Your children.

Psalm 73:16 When I thought how to understand this, It was too painful for me—

Psalm 73:17 Until I went into the sanctuary of God; Then I understood their end.

Psalm 73:18 Surely You set them in slippery places; You cast them down to destruction.

Psalm 73:19 Oh, how they are brought to desolation, as in a moment! They are utterly consumed with terrors.

Psalm 73:20 As a dream when one awakes, So, Lord, when You awake, You shall despise their image.

Psalm 73:21 Thus my heart was grieved, And I was vexed in my mind.

Psalm 73:22 I was so foolish and ignorant; I was like a beast before You.

Psalm 73:23 Nevertheless I am continually with You; You hold me by my right hand.

Psalm 73:24 You will guide me with Your counsel, And afterward receive me to glory.

Psalm 73:25 Whom have I in heaven but You? And there is none upon earth that I desire besides You.

Psalm 73:26 My flesh and my heart fail; But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.

Psalm 73:27 For indeed, those who are far from You shall perish; You have destroyed all those who desert You for harlotry.

Psalm 73:28 But it is good for me to draw near to God; I have put my trust in the Lord God, That I may declare all Your works.

Hebrews 12:2 looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.