Blessed The Lord God From Everlasting To Everlasting; Amen and Amen; Amen and Alleluia; Praise Ye The Lord - Part 2392

"And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen." (Matthew 6:33)

Have you ever wondered about the expression -- "Amen and Amen" -- in the scriptures? The term Amen serves as a confirmation - as in so be it, or it is so. The word is oft used at the end of our prayers. In terms of scripture, we know that the Lord God does not change -- Jesus Christ, the same yesterday, today and forever. (Hebrews 13:8) Moreover, His love, promises and faithfulness unwavering and sure for those who love Him with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength. As a consequence, our believing heart response to the Lord's continued faithfulness should be yea and amen -- in all things!

As believers, our testimony to others should rest in the fact that “every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.” (James‬ ‭1:17‬) ‭

From Hebrews: "Wherein God, willing more abundantly to shew unto the heirs of promise the immutability of His counsel, confirmed [it] by an oath: that by two immutable things, in which [it was] impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us: which [hope] we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which enters into that within the veil; whither the forerunner is for us entered, [even] Jesus, made an high priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec." (Hebrews 6:17-20)

Again, He never fails. His promises unchanging, unwavering, and unmovable, even in the face of changing societies. Why? Because the Lord God our Saviour Jesus the Christ has always brought to fruition what He says He will do -- every time ... "according as His divine power hath given unto us all things that [pertain] unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him that hath called us to glory and virtue: whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust." (II Peter 1:3-4) But I digress somewhat. Continuing on the topic of amen, let's consider other contexts wherein this word is used.

"For of Him, and through Him, and to Him, are all things: to whom [be] glory for ever. Amen." (Romans 11:36)

"For all the promises of God in Him are yea, and in Him Amen, unto the glory of God by us." (II Corinthians 1:20)

Just before Jesus ascends, He says to those apostles whom He had chosen -- "... teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I AM with you alway, [even] unto the end of the world. Amen." (Matthew 28:20)

What was the result? "And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen." (Mark 16:20) "And they worshipped Him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy: and were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen." (Luke 24:52-53)

Knowing that "the Lord shall deliver [me/us] from every evil work, and will preserve [me] unto His heavenly kingdom: to whom [be] glory for ever and ever. Amen." (II Timothy 4:18) And that He will "make you perfect in every good work to do His will, working in you that which is well-pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom [be] glory for ever and ever. Amen." (Hebrews 13:21)

Further, "if any man speak, [let him] speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, [let him do it] as of the ability which God gives: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen." (I Peter 4:11)

And for the day to day, we are instructed to "grow in grace, and [in] the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To Him be glory both now and for ever. Amen." (II Peter 3:18)

"Blessed be the Lord God of Israel for ever and ever." And all the people said, "Amen" and praised the Lord." (I Chronicles 16:26)

"Blessed [be] the Lord God of Israel from everlasting, and to everlasting. Amen, and Amen." (Psalm 41:13)

"And blessed [be] His glorious Name for ever: and let the whole earth be filled [with] His glory; Amen, and Amen." (Psalm 72:19)

"Blessed be the Lord for evermore. Amen, and Amen." (Psalm 89:52)

"Blessed be the Lord God of Israel from everlasting to everlasting: and let all the people say, "Amen. Praise ye the Lord." (Psalm 106:48)

"And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written. Amen." (John 21:25)

Therefore, "to God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen." (Romans 16:27) "... to whom [be] glory for ever and ever. Amen." (Galatians 1:5) "... who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom [be] honour and power everlasting. Amen." (I Timothy 6:16)

Therefore, "Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, [be] honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen." (I Timothy 1:17)

Therefore, "to the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen." (Jude 1:25)

Therefore, "to Him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen." (I Peter 5:11)

Therefore, "amen: blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, [be] unto our God for ever and ever. Amen." (Revelation 7:12)

Therefore, "the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ [be] with you. Amen." (Romans 16:20) Grace be with you, Amen! (Colossians 4:18)

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