Jacob said, “God of my father Abraham! God of my father Isaac! Lord, you told me to come back to my country and to my family. You said that you would do good to me.
Psalm 119:49 - Easy To Read Version Lord, remember your promise to me.\par That promise gives me hope.\par Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Remember the word unto thy servant, Upon which thou hast caused me to hope. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Remember [fervently] the word and promise to Your servant, in which You have caused me to hope. American Standard Version (1901) Remember the word unto thy servant, Because thou hast made me to hope. Common English Bible Remember your promise to your servant, for which you made me wait. |
Jacob said, “God of my father Abraham! God of my father Isaac! Lord, you told me to come back to my country and to my family. You said that you would do good to me.
But God did not forget about Noah. God remembered Noah and all the animals that were with him in the boat. God made a wind blow over the earth. And all the water began to disappear.
Even when Saul was our king, you were the one who led us into battle. And you were the one who brought Israel back home from war. And the Lord himself said to you, ‘You will be the shepherd of my people, the Israelites. You will be the ruler over Israel.’”
“Now, Lord God, you promised to do things for me, your servant, and for my family. Now please do the things you promised—make my family a family of kings forever!
God, remember, my life is only a breath.\par I will never see anything good again.\par
Sing to the Lord.\par Sing praises to him.\par Tell about all the amazing things he does.\par
God remembered his holy promise.\par God remembered the promise\par he had made to his servant Abraham.\par
Lord, remember me when you are kind\par to your people.\par Remember to save me, too!\par
God always remembered his Agreement {\cf2\super [563]} \par and comforted them with his great love.\par
I got up early in the morning to pray to you.\par I trust the things you say.\par
Let me always speak your true teachings.\par Lord, I depend on your wise decisions.\par
Lord, your followers see me\par and respect me.\par They are happy because I trust\par what you say.\par
I am about to die\par waiting for you to save me.\par But I trust the things you say, Lord.\par
“Jerusalem, I put guards (prophets)\par on your walls.\par Those guards will not be silent.\par They will keep praying day and night.”\par
I pray that the God who gives hope will fill you with much joy and peace while you trust in him. Then you will have more and more hope, and it will flow out of you by the power of the Holy Spirit. {\cf2\super [150]}
So prepare your minds for service, and have self-control. All your hope should be for the gift of grace (kindness) that will be yours when Jesus Christ appears (comes).
You believe in God through Christ. God raised Christ from death. Then God gave glory to him. So your faith and your hope are in God.