O LORD, make haste to comfort the soul of thy servant. Bring down the heavens and show thyself approved. For what good is a man if the LORD delights not in him? O LORD, bring pleasantries at my feet and the joys of heaven at my door. Cause my soul to rejoice. Say to thy…

Why withhold thy praises and slightly esteem the Rock of thy salvation? Have you forgotten the saving strength of our God? The LORD, to whom I seek, and to whom all my bowels shall rejoice, shall be exalted on High. His glory shall not be withheld. And he shall be esteemed without measure. Let the…

All the ways of my God shall glory. Righteousness shall hope in joy. Truth shall abound; every word of the living God shall be excellent. The magnitude of God delights in glory. All his excellency and his beauty shall abide in truth. Like the river of Jordan so shall the joys of the LORD be…

As I awake I shall praise the LORD. I shall make haste to deliver thy glory, O Father. Like lighting and thunder, I shall be bold to praise thy name, O God. That the ends of the earth shall know of thy glory. All thy hope I shall carry in my bosom. My soul shall…

Judgment day will come. The LORD will judge all the wicked who triumph against the innocent. Mighty men who oppressed the poor, who poured out vinegar for their thirst and wine to drunken their souls, who bring corruption in their path, who say eat of death and you shall live, who humbled themselves to destroy…

Stretch forth thy hand, O LORD, and let thy glory abound. Let the joys of the heaven delight my soul. O faithful God, in whom I delight, thou knowest the joy of my soul. All my thoughts are upon thee for goodness. All my gladness extend to thee. All my joy rejoices in thee. All…

O people, that desire life, reverence my God. Delight in the LORD; for he alone is God. Stretch for thy hands with thanksgiving. Make mention of the name of the LORD in all the land. Speak his truth, one to another. Glorify my God. Day and night lift him up with rejoicing. How precious is…

O LORD, thou knowest all my hope. All my pleadings I have bring before you. Like treasures I have laid them down for my cause. O LORD, who is righteous and worthy and everlasting glory, make haste to my cause and favor me. Let not my enemies rejoice over me. Thou knowest all their wicked…

Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: let thy glory be above the earth (Psalm 57:11). O LORD God, who is like thee, full of glory and majesty? There is none. Thy name is exalted above all. And thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom. All thy goodness is bountiful and true. Thou have shown…

Rise up, ye that seeketh righteousness, and glorify the LORD. Sing praises to him. Sing a new song of rejoicing. Sing about the God that giveth man hope and have caused them to rise up with confidence in him. Sing about Zion, the mount of glory and hope, and everlasting joy. Sing with jubilation and…

All the horns of the wicked also will I cut off ; but the horns of the righteous shall be exalted (Psalm 75:10). This God of mercy shall declare truth. It shall rise up with vigor and strength, to behold the greatness of God and his righteousness. The LORD God is merciful and full of…

O God of the heavens, whose path stretch forth like gold, whose joy abound with everlasting glory, let thy rejoicing be full of the excellencies and the delights of the saints, whose hands have comforted their souls, and have given them testimonies of glory and of salvation. Let all that is of God be magnificent….

O faithful and loving God, who mount up on the wings of an eagle and rises up with glory, thou art the beauty of my soul. Thou have made my eyes to see thy glory and have bring joy to my heart, so exceedingly well. Thy greatness you have laid before men, so vast the…

The mercy of the LORD I sheweth. I did not hide his compassion. His wisdom come forth with righteousness. The goodness of the LORD prevailed in the faces of those who will not believe. How merciful is my God who will pour grace upon the feet of the wicked who will not praise my God?…

O LORD God of my righteousness, thy hope shall stand tall in Zion. Like ten thousand mountains shall it stand. O LORD my God, to whom I glory, to whom I delight, brighter than the sun shall thy glory abide. Yea, I have seen the delights of the LORD. How excellent is his hand? Oh,…

Blessed be the man whom thou chasten, O LORD, and teach him out of the law (Psalm 94:12). For whom the LORD loves he correct; even as the father the son in whom he delights (Proverbs 3:12). God cannot fail. He will not fail. The LORD, because he loves us will chastise us at times….

The glory of the LORD shall endure for ever: the LORD shall rejoice in his works (Psalm 104:31). Great and mighty is thy name. Great and mighty is thy name. Great and mighty is thy name, O LORD. O LORD, thou art the lifter up of my soul. Thou art a precious and everlasting God,…

Do thou know the balancing of the clouds, the wondrous works of him which is perfect in knowledge? How thy garments are warm, when he quiet the earth by the south wind (Job 37:16 & 17)? He has caused oceans to sway with the ferocity of his strength and mountains to move and shatter before…

O Father, thy hope is a blessed hope. Thy beauty is unlike no other. And the riches of thy glory is without limits. The wise understand not the depths nor the heights of thy glory. The foolish will not search the heights nor the depths, nor will they know where to look. But thy wisdom,…

O children of Almighty God, take heed that you do not get caught in wickedness. To those who are without purpose, I beckon you to my LORD and Savior Jesus Christ. For it is only by him can our souls be redeemed from the violence against it. Jesus said to him, I am the way,…

Truth shall stand tall like a high tower and with strength. The LORD who is my God shall glory. Yea, I have seen the works of the LORD and I am please. His delights are excellent! A rejoicing hand that is blessed, a hopeful glory that prosper, the light of God prevails against darkness. The…

I shall be glad when they say, The LORD stands in Zion. When righteousness has glorified the hills of salvation, I shall be glad. When hope stand tall in rejoicing, I shall be glad. When my darling stands in his beauty, I shall be glad. O LORD, to whom I behold with joy, let thy…

And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God, and fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan. And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten cleanse? But where are the nine (Luke 17:15 – 17)?…

Woe unto them that draw inequity with cords of vanity, and sin as it were with a cart rope. Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter (Isaiah 5:18 & 20)! Woe unto them who…

My friends, the message of our LORD and Savior Jesus Christ has exceeded my expectations. For this God that blesses, truly blesses. And the working of the power of the Holy Spirit avails much. The kingdom of God shall be done on this earth as it is in heaven. If God has started this, truly…

I will praise thee, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvelous works (Psalm 9:1). How excellent is the LORD who sits on High? Above all the LORD glory. Yea, mighty is my God. His hand is spectacular. Marvelous is his ways. And truth abound in glory. It prosper with…

It is a good thing to give thanks unto the LORD, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High: To shew forth thy lovingkindness in the morning, and thy faithfulness every night (Psalm 92:1 & 2). O Father of righteousness, the joy of my salvation, thy beauty shall abound and thy riches of…

O LORD my God, who have bring forth hope that move many mountains, my mountains have fallen because of thy faith. Thy righteousness is exceedingly high. And thy goodness and mercy extend beyond my comprehension. Truth has evaded men for thousands of years because they did not believe. But thou art the Christ the Son…

Shalom, shalom, to the children of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and those who are grafted into the wonderful peace of our blessed ELOHIM (God), becoming one with our Father and his beloved Son Jesus Christ. In the wisdom of Christ, the beloved of the Father – I offer this truth to the seekers of our…

O mighty Elohim [God], thy hand shall glory upon thy throne. Ruach Ha’ Kodesh [the Holy Spirit] shall bring forth thy joy in the lives of thy beloved. O righteous and loving God, let thy way prevail in the land of the living. Thou art everlasting Savior, O YAHOVAH, whose name alone is eternally glorious. And thy…

Righteousness shall rise up with glory. Truth comes to me on the wings of a dove. Our Father is faithful in all his ways. I have seen the depths and heights of ELOHIM (GOD). He will protect his own. The hand of God is a hand of security. It is a sure thing to dwell…

The blessed hope of righteousness has beseeched me. And the bountiful grace of the LORD my God has gripped my soul. Shall a man desire what is right and yet shall he fail? I shall build my church upon this rock and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. What glory shall come…

How dangerous and deadly it is to follow the errors of man? To indoctrinate a people with false teachings and a hope where they honestly believe that they are especially equipped to lead sinners to my LORD Jesus Christ is wicked beyond measure. How can the blind lead the blind to Christ? To establish a…

Heavenly Father, I come to you seeking forgiveness for my sins, not on my own accord, but in Christ Jesus thy beloved and blessed Son. In him I shall be deemed worthy to praise thy blessed and holy name. O LORD, I come before you with gratitude, gratitude without measure, for those who have received…

In this world you shall have tribulation. But be of good cheer; I have overcome the world (John 16:33). The light came in this world and darkness comprehended it not. Do you not know that destruction will come at the hand of the devil? This is his nature. But the LORD, who is our God,…

The bowels of destruction shall not feast in glory against the LORD. Truth shall rise up in glory but death shall beseech the brutish. The hope of the wicked shall be destroyed. It shall be scattered into darkness and the depths of hell shall beseech it. Death shall cloak the unrighteous. But life shall cloak…

Today is a good day because the LORD has shew us his grace. Let us praise the LORD. Let us bless his holy name. Let us offer thanks to a God who giveth so freely. Let us thank the LORD for his blessings. For the food we eat, for our shelter, for life, for he…

He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved by my Father, and I will love him, and I will manifest myself to him (John 14:21). Believe and be baptized in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit….

Heavenly Father, I come before you professing my sins. In Jesus, thy blessed Son, I seek thy forgiveness. I have not withheld my tongue from exalting your name. Nor am I ashamed of you. Boldly before the sons of men I have declared thy name. Thy name is a joy to my soul. You O…

Save, LORD: let the King hear us when we call (Psalm 20:9). Call on the LORD today. I tell you the truth: many will not call on God and they will live to regret it. If my God burden you you will not see the face of God. If my God burden you today, imagine…

O Father of hope and righteousness, rivers rejoice in thy name. How many oceans have wake up with thy honor? Hills are high and valleys are low because of thee. O blessed hope and everlasting glory, thou art wonderful in my sight. O Father, like a thousand oceans that swell up with your glory, thou…

And they, whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear, (for they are a rebellious house,) yet shall know that there has been a prophet among them. And thou, son of man, be not afraid of them, neither be afraid of their words, though briers and thorns be with thee, and thou dost well…

For, lo, they that are far from thee shall perish: thou hast destroyed all them that go a whoring from thee. 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 thy works (Psalms 73:27 & 28). The LORD has…

If the head is sick, is not also the body sick? A structure that is built on fallacies shall crumble. It shall fall. And those who stand with it shall also fall with it. Let wisdom come to those who seek the LORD. Let understanding beseech them and they will live. The word of God…

O LORD God, blessed Father of Jesus Christ, who shall bring forth thy glory? And who shall prosper in thy truth? Deception is everywhere. Bring guidance, O LORD, that thy servants who delight in you shall glorify you. Let honor come to our God, mount up on truth. O LORD, let peace dine in the…

Merciful God who light up the world, let thy honor be magnified before the sons of men. Let thy truth O God rise up. Let thy grace be magnified in the hands of the saints. Let it be sufficient, O LORD God, in the evil time. O blessed LORD, Father of Jesus Christ my Lord,…

O LORD God, thou art mighty in all thy ways. My hope dwelleth in thy bosom. Like the morning dew it flourish in the presence of the LORD. For thine name sake O LORD, let thy blessings be magnified upon thy servants. Let thy truth rapped around their breastplate with thy armor. And who shall…

I am the vine; you are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me you can do nothing (John 15:5). Children of our righteous and loving God, never forget that without our God we can do nothing . Without the LORD our efforts…

The LORD shall be our anchor and truth shall be the weapon of choice. In the grace of God, bold in the spirit of God, we rejoice in Christ, and proclaim the liberty of God. Who can enslaved the spirit of liberty, lest he be without the knowledge of God? And he answered and said…

The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid (Psalms 27:1).   I am a curse that go down in the pit if the LORD will not hear me. If I call the LORD and he is not…

O great God, who is like unto thee? Who shall fight against thee and prosper? Shall men without knowledge excell themselves before thee O LORD? Who shall cause vanity to reign in the midst of Almighty? O LORD, thou knowest thy ways are marvelous unto thy servant? Thou knowest my thoughts. The prevailing wind brings…

This hopeful glory of righteousness through Christ is by far a greater distinction this world will ever know. For in his righteousness lies the forgiveness of sin, from death to glory. In his righteousness lies the image of God, the restoration of man and God. In is righteousness lies the everlasting kingdom of God. In…

Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved (Psalms 55:22).  Who detest the ways of the LORD shall wonder what glory shall come upon the wicked? The desolation of evil men has sunken in the depths of hell. Truth stand up with vengeance…

Let every abomination that cometh from your heart be throttle under feet. Let it be a curse that shall find no joy. Let it be cast out in darkness. And let your errors fall into the pit. Let the LORD be glorified by your hand. His truth shall stand tall like many mountains. In the…

Thou has turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou has put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness; to the ends that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever ( Psalms 30:11 & 12). Sing unto the…

O RIGHTEOUSNESS, the joy of the world, thy glory shall rise up on many mountains. Eagles shall grace the heavens with thy grace. Thy hope come on the wings of a dove. Beauty has embraced thee bountifully. Truth rejoice before thee. Mighty is the steps of the LORD. O heaven, the LORD God Almighty is…

I am the LORD’S. In his wisdom I bring to you Christ our LORD, the voice of the Holy Spirit. Avail your time in what is precious, saith the LORD. Rejoice in what is good. Forsake what availeth you nothing. For Christ our LORD is the glory of God. Who have ears let them hear….

Let thy priests be clothed with righteousness; and let thy saints shout for joy (Psalms 132:9). All that is God’s is righteous, through Christ our LORD. Because he loved us first we endure such hopeful glory. For when we were vain unto destruction, the LORD shew us mercy, so dearing a mercy, full of grace,…

For in him dwelleth all the fullness of the Godhead bodily. And you are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power…And you being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, had he quicken together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses; blotting out the handwriting of ordinances…

Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit. Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto thee (Psalms 51:12 – 13). As children of the living God we are to glory in Christ. We glory in Christ by doing the work of our…

Delight thyself in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart (Psalms 37:4). The word of God is truth and that will not change. It brings comfort and reassurance to those who believe. Those who believe faithfully on the word of God shall prosper. Those who serve this God in spirit…

In that day the LORD with his sword and great and strong sword shall punish leviathan the piercing serpant, even leviathan that crocked serpant; and he shall slay the dragon that is in the sea (Isaiah 27:1). Mighty is the LORD. Mighty is he who have conquered death. Mighty is he who shall slay the…

Thou art worthy, O LORD, to receive glory and honor and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created (Revelation 4:11). The LORD my God is a joy to my soul. What a mighty God we have? Honor and glory shall beseech my God. All the power…

For he that is entered into his rest, he also has ceased from his own works, as God did from his. Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief (Hebrews 4:10 – 11). If anyone believes God, he should also believe Christ the Son…

Let us not put Christ in the same pot with the devil. Let us not associate him with anything evil. But let us elevate him in the heavens, above all heavens, above all that liveth, and above all that die. Christ shall be glorified, not made in the image of man but man made in…

Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ (Colossians 2:8). Christmas has nothing to do with Christ. Its origin is pagan and that will not change. THIS MAN MADE TRADITION IS UNGODLY. And whose authority shall we…

Truth cannot wait. It is oppertunistic, purposeful, intentional. It is life saving, error correcting, reproofing, rebuking, to bring awareness, to set apart the ungodly things from the godly things. And although many have exhausted themselves with lengthy peperation (s) for this holiday season, Christmas in particular, that does not make it right. Some try to…

For the priest’s lips should keep knowledge, and they should seek the law at his mouth; for he is the messenger of the LORD of hosts (Malachi 2:7). We are priests unto God (Revelation 1:16), righteous vessels of holiness, in Christ we glory. Yet shall we not proclaim liberty when liberty has prevailed? Shall we…

For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, without natural affection, truebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, traitors, heady, high – minded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof:…

Hallowed be thy name, O LORD (Matthew 6:9). Keep the name of the LORD Holy. Let it be a testimony unto thy soul. Exalt our most High God. He has redeemed our souls and caused us to prosper. He has caused joy to seep into our hearts like many rivers. O what joy he has…

Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel, If we this day be examined of the good deed done to the impotent man, by what means he is made whole; be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that…

And that which fell among thorns, are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choke with cares, and riches and pleasure of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection. But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and…

Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein (Jeremiah 6:16). Disobedience against God stands in the way of man’s progress and prosperity….

My brothers and sisters in this land of our Almighty God and the fullness thereof, in the four corners of the earth, I bring you greetings in our LORD and Savior Jesus Christ. We dwell in a hopeful glory where joy will come. The LORD our God has promised us a better future, of prosperity,…

Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation (Isaiah 12:22). O LORD God, thou art holy. WONDERFUL is thy name. And who shall declare otherwise? Who shall say that my God will declare truth and…

Beloved in Christ, I bring unto you the everlasting hope of our LORD Jesus Christ, in whom we all shall live. Remember the day of rejoicing at the Cross, where liberty beseech thee, where captivity was held captive. To God we give glory in all things; merciful is he; his endearing love to whom we…

Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered (PSALM 32:1). O LORD, I have sinned before thee. And I have not hidden it from you. My repentance before thee considered my soul, that you shall shew mercy. That the agony of my soul shall find comfort in thee. A more steady, upright…

The earth also is defiled under the inhabitants thereof; because they have transgressed the laws, changed the ordinance, broken the everlasting covernant. Therefore hath the curse devoured the earth, and they that dwell therein are desolate: therefore the inhabitants of the earth are burned, and few men left (Isaiah 24:5 – 6). The fire of…

Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day. I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, I…

There is none like my God. For this very reason, I love the LORD. Yea, I love a God who comes to me with his truth, his message of hope, and strength. And who shall say that my God will not come? I have seen the light of this God that will not go dim….

The love of father, mother, brother, sister, daughter, son … is not good enough. If they are not guided by the love and the wisdom of God, they will falter. Many who love each other will go to hell because they do not love God. Many will go to hell because they do not believe…

Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee. Then shall the earth yield her increase; and God, even our God shall bless us. God shall bless us; and all the ends of the earth shall fear him (Psalm 67:5 – 7). If all the earth will praise the LORD, where…

Without my God, I shall wander like the dogs. I shall pant like the harts after the water brooks without water. What then shall become of me? What shall be my fortune? Where shall my hope be? If I am deprived of the prosperity of the land, will desolation feed my soul? Will hopelessness give…

I, even I, am the LORD; and beside me there is no Savior (Isaiah 43:11). Who shall save your souls from damnation, if not for the LORD my God? Who shall say unto you, corruption bringeth forth death, but the LORD my God giveth life? Who shall say unto you, What will it profit a…

The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them ( Proverbs 11:3). A righteous man shall find favor with God. But who shall honor the dead? Who shall say, let the ways of damnation prevail? Who shall say, let us mount up desolation, and bring forth its worth?…

When I call upon my God he came. He was there in a hurry. And my God did not come empty handed. He came with bountiful treasures, treasures of everlasting glory and the precious hope of the living God. Hell was shaken, and the heavens rejoiced in the name of my God. My LORD, my…

Happy is that people, that is in such a case: yea, happy is that people, who God is the LORD (Psalm 144:15). Who will you call in time of need? Who will you call when the mountain has fallen, and turned into the valley? Who will you call when the sea is rough, and the…

The Holy Spirit has put this in my heart that I shall declare this truth to the world; the grace of God shall end for the wicked! They say, this is a period of grace. And who shall know the end of it? They say, we have plenty of time to get it right. They…

O LORD, I come before you seeking thy strength, to lift you up, to magnify your name above all. O LORD God, from many mountains my love flows for you. Many rivers are full with your glory. There is no end to the glory of my God. And those who seek the LORD shall delight…

The wicked hide themselves in darkness. They glorify it. But the darkness is not hidden from my God. Who shall consider themselves safe if they feast in the depths of hell? Who shall say, my wisdom of death shall evade God? Who shall say, aha aha, now I shall prosper with the spoils of my…

You say, there is no God. Yet, the destruction is before your faces. Blind men will not see. The heart of a blind man is full of death. This truth all shall know; for the hand of God is upon me. The ways of the wicked shall find no glory before God. The brutish will…

Thou shall have no other gods before me. Thou shall not bow down thyself before them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God is a jealous God, visiting the inequities of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me, and shewing mercy unto thousands of…

Wherefore I abhor myself, and repent in dust and ashes (Job 42:6). Man must repent of their sins. Repentance is humility before God. Surely, those who will not repent show no humility and meekness worthy unto God. God sees fit to forgive a man who will admit his wrongs. And this God knows fully well…

If I justify myself, mine own mouth shall condemn me: if I say, I am perfect, it shall also prove me perverse (Job 9:20). The perfection is in the beauty of the LORD. We are imperfect, yet we seek the perfection of God. We seek to be like our God; for he is a perfect…

Behold, my terror shall not make thee afraid, neither shall my hand be heavy upon thee (Job 33:7). What shall I say to bring fear unto man? What shall I say that will harbor such wrath unto thy souls, that you will change from your wicked ways? Shall I bring wisdom to thee, which I…

And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the LORD, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding (Job 28:28). The goodness of the LORD shall abide with thee as a cloak around thy neck and a crown upon thy head. For to love God is to fear God and to understand…

O glory, oh what a glory, that shall feast in the beauty of holiness. I come to you in the strength of the LORD; for my heart is with his joy. Yet I await the day when my joy shall be full, and my cup runneth over. I await the day when Zion shall have…

I cannot withhold my blessings for my God; for he has made my heart to joy exceedingly. He has stirred up gladness. And gladness will not stop dancing. The name of the righteous God shall be exalted, this day, and all the days in the land. That man shall know that my God is LORD…

And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them no more again for ever (Exodus 14:13). Stand still and believe, salvation has come to feast…

GO INTO ALL THE LAND, AND PREACH THE GOSPEL. Where there is desolation bring hope. Where there is sadness bring joy. Bring what is fruitful, that they may live. Give them hope of the living God, that they may harken to your voice. Show unto them mercy, and let my grace be not far behind….