The Center
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This document discusses biblical trivia about chapters 117-119 in Psalms and identifies that Psalm 118 is the center chapter of the Bible. It notes that verse 8 of Psalm 118 states "It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man", suggesting this verse indicates that finding God's perfect will is to be in the center of his word. The document encourages sharing a short prayer with others and forwarding the message.
The Center
- 1. This is pretty strange how it worked out this way.This is pretty strange how it worked out this way. Even if you are not religious, you should read this.Even if you are not religious, you should read this.
- 2. Q: What is the shortest chapter in the Bible?Q: What is the shortest chapter in the Bible? A: Psalm 117A: Psalm 117
- 3. Q: What is the longest chapter in the Bible?Q: What is the longest chapter in the Bible? A: Psalm 119A: Psalm 119
- 4. Q: Which chapter is in the centre of the Bible?Q: Which chapter is in the centre of the Bible? A: Psalm 118A: Psalm 118
- 5. Facts: There are 594 chapters before Psalms 118. There are 594 chapters after Psalms 118. Add these numbers up and you get 1188. Q: What is the centre verse in the Bible?Q: What is the centre verse in the Bible? A: Psalm 118:8A: Psalm 118:8
- 6. Does this verse say something significantDoes this verse say something significant about God's perfect will for our lives?about God's perfect will for our lives? The next time someone says they would like to findThe next time someone says they would like to find God's perfect will for their lives and that they want toGod's perfect will for their lives and that they want to be in the centre of His will, just send them to thebe in the centre of His will, just send them to the centre of His Word!centre of His Word!
- 7. Psalms 118:8Psalms 118:8 (NKJV)(NKJV) "It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.""It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man." Now isn't that odd how this worked out or wasNow isn't that odd how this worked out or was God in the centre of it?God in the centre of it? Before sending this, I said a prayer for you.Before sending this, I said a prayer for you. Have you got a minute 60 seconds for God?Have you got a minute 60 seconds for God? All you do is simply say a small prayer for theAll you do is simply say a small prayer for the person who sent you this to you.person who sent you this to you.
- 8. "Father God, bless my friend in whatever"Father God, bless my friend in whatever it is that you knowit is that you know he or she may be needing this day!he or she may be needing this day! May their life be full of your peace,May their life be full of your peace, prosperity, and power as they seek to have aprosperity, and power as they seek to have a closer relationship with You.closer relationship with You. Amen."Amen."
- 9. Then send it on to 10 other people.Then send it on to 10 other people. Within hours, 10 people have prayedWithin hours, 10 people have prayed for you, and you caused many peoplefor you, and you caused many people pray to God for other people.pray to God for other people. Then sit back andThen sit back and watch the power of Godwatch the power of God at work in your lifeat work in your life for doing the thing thatfor doing the thing that you know He loves.you know He loves.
- 10. When things get tough, always remember...When things get tough, always remember... faith doesn't get you around trouble,faith doesn't get you around trouble, it gets you through it !it gets you through it ! "When you relinquish the desire to control your future,"When you relinquish the desire to control your future, you obtain happiness."you obtain happiness."
- 11. May God bless you!