Thursday, July 31, 2008
News!
I would like to leave the list of July until August 15th because I like to go through it again and also some of them from January through June 2008. These devotions revive my spirit, feeds my soul, and songs that touch my heart. His Words abide forever. When August 15 comes in, all the titles will be reduced to July only. So enjoy the previous Fresh Manna.
Rivers of Water
A mind that mediates on God's Word regularly.
Psalm 1:2,3
KJV: But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth is fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
NCV: They love the Lord's teachings day and night. They are strong, like a tree planted by a river. The tree produces fruit in season, and its leaves don't die. Everything they do will succeed.
Note from The Full Life Bible Study.
1:3 RIVERS OF WATER.
The outcome [result] of those who faithfully seek God and His Word is life in the Spirit. Since the water often represents the Spirit of God [John 7:38-39], those who are instructed by God and abide in His Word will receive an unfailing [never stop flowing] source [beginning] of life from the Spirit. The phrase "whatsoever he doeth shall prosper" does not mean that problems or failure will never occur [happen], but rather that a godly person will know God's will and blessing.
Other selective notes about Psalm 1:2.
"His delight is in the law of the Lord": Those who are blessed by God build their lives around the words of the Lord. What motivates their actions are their redeemed spirits and emotions, captivated by the truth of God as found in His Word. "In His law doeth he mediate day and night": Those seeking to live under God's blessing mediate on God's Word in order to shape their thinking, attitudes, and actions. They read the words of Scripture, ponder them, and compare them with other Scriptures.
Dorothy: What does this mean to me?
The Holy Spirit brings song, or God's Word to motivate me to study the Scripture and to enjoy Holy Spirit's Fresh Manna from heaven, what God wants to share with us. My delight is in the Word of God and this is why I have Fresh Manna to share, not to keep within myself. It is like rivers of water runs through me to you and you to others. We will be like a tree planted by the RIVERS OF WATER, keeping fresh waters, and God's Word, the Fresh Manna From Heaven.
Song: Cleanse Me
Lord, take my life, and make it wholly Thine:
Fill my poor soul with Thy great love divine;
Take all my will, my passion, self and pride;
I now surrender: Lord, in me abide.
[J. Edwin Orr, 1912]
Psalm 1:2,3
KJV: But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth is fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
NCV: They love the Lord's teachings day and night. They are strong, like a tree planted by a river. The tree produces fruit in season, and its leaves don't die. Everything they do will succeed.
Note from The Full Life Bible Study.
1:3 RIVERS OF WATER.
The outcome [result] of those who faithfully seek God and His Word is life in the Spirit. Since the water often represents the Spirit of God [John 7:38-39], those who are instructed by God and abide in His Word will receive an unfailing [never stop flowing] source [beginning] of life from the Spirit. The phrase "whatsoever he doeth shall prosper" does not mean that problems or failure will never occur [happen], but rather that a godly person will know God's will and blessing.
Other selective notes about Psalm 1:2.
"His delight is in the law of the Lord": Those who are blessed by God build their lives around the words of the Lord. What motivates their actions are their redeemed spirits and emotions, captivated by the truth of God as found in His Word. "In His law doeth he mediate day and night": Those seeking to live under God's blessing mediate on God's Word in order to shape their thinking, attitudes, and actions. They read the words of Scripture, ponder them, and compare them with other Scriptures.
Dorothy: What does this mean to me?
The Holy Spirit brings song, or God's Word to motivate me to study the Scripture and to enjoy Holy Spirit's Fresh Manna from heaven, what God wants to share with us. My delight is in the Word of God and this is why I have Fresh Manna to share, not to keep within myself. It is like rivers of water runs through me to you and you to others. We will be like a tree planted by the RIVERS OF WATER, keeping fresh waters, and God's Word, the Fresh Manna From Heaven.
Song: Cleanse Me
Lord, take my life, and make it wholly Thine:
Fill my poor soul with Thy great love divine;
Take all my will, my passion, self and pride;
I now surrender: Lord, in me abide.
[J. Edwin Orr, 1912]
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Renew My Spirit
Verses For the Day:
Psalm 51:10-15 KJV
Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy Holy Spirit from me. Restore unto me the joy of salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit. Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto thee. Deliver me from blood guiltiness, O God, thou God of my salvation: and my tongue shall sing aloud of thy righteousness. O Lord, open thou my lips, and my mouth shall show forth thy praise.
Note from The Full Life Bible Study:
51:10 CREATE IN ME A CLEAN HEART.
All believers need God's Spirit to create in them a pure heart that hates iniquity and a renewed spirit that desires to do the will of God. Only God can make us a new creation and restore us to true godliness [John 3:3; 2 Cor.5:17].
51:11 TAKE NOT THY HOLY SPIRIT FROM ME.
David knows that if God removes the Holy Spirit's convicting and reproving work from his life, then all hope of redemption is gone [John 16:8].
The word "renew" means to make new again; make like new; restore; make spiritually new; begin again. Another meaning is "to revive; a new zeal."
Let us pray:
Dear Heavenly Father, Create in me a new heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy Holy Spirit from me. Restore unto me the joy of salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit. May the Holy Spirit intercedes inside of me to pray for others until we all have been "renewed and be revived in our spirits." In Jesus' Name I pray. Amen!
Prophetic message from the Word of God:
Ezekiel 36:26-27
KJV: A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony [stubborn] heart out of your flesh, and I will give you as heart of flesh. And I will put my spirit within you, and cause you to walk in statutes [rules], and ye shall keep my judgments [laws], and do them.
Prayer Song: Cleanse Me
O Holy Ghost, revival comes from Thee:
Send a revival, start the work in me:
Thy Word declares, Thou will supply our need:
For blessing now, O Lord, I humbly plead.
[J.Edwin Orr, 1912]
Psalm 51:10-15 KJV
Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy Holy Spirit from me. Restore unto me the joy of salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit. Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto thee. Deliver me from blood guiltiness, O God, thou God of my salvation: and my tongue shall sing aloud of thy righteousness. O Lord, open thou my lips, and my mouth shall show forth thy praise.
Note from The Full Life Bible Study:
51:10 CREATE IN ME A CLEAN HEART.
All believers need God's Spirit to create in them a pure heart that hates iniquity and a renewed spirit that desires to do the will of God. Only God can make us a new creation and restore us to true godliness [John 3:3; 2 Cor.5:17].
51:11 TAKE NOT THY HOLY SPIRIT FROM ME.
David knows that if God removes the Holy Spirit's convicting and reproving work from his life, then all hope of redemption is gone [John 16:8].
The word "renew" means to make new again; make like new; restore; make spiritually new; begin again. Another meaning is "to revive; a new zeal."
Let us pray:
Dear Heavenly Father, Create in me a new heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy Holy Spirit from me. Restore unto me the joy of salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit. May the Holy Spirit intercedes inside of me to pray for others until we all have been "renewed and be revived in our spirits." In Jesus' Name I pray. Amen!
Prophetic message from the Word of God:
Ezekiel 36:26-27
KJV: A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony [stubborn] heart out of your flesh, and I will give you as heart of flesh. And I will put my spirit within you, and cause you to walk in statutes [rules], and ye shall keep my judgments [laws], and do them.
Prayer Song: Cleanse Me
O Holy Ghost, revival comes from Thee:
Send a revival, start the work in me:
Thy Word declares, Thou will supply our need:
For blessing now, O Lord, I humbly plead.
[J.Edwin Orr, 1912]
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Dynamos of Praise
Come Away My Beloved by Frances J. Roberts [Page 118}
O My child, lean upon Me; for I am thy helper; I am thy shield and thy buckler. Yea, I am thy strong tower and support. No evil shall befall thee, for thou art surrounded and protected by My presence, and no evil can touch Me. Yea, let thine heart rejoice in Me, and occupy [keep busy] thine heart with praise. There is no need that I will not fulfill as ye praise and worship--both your needs and the needs of others.
Man has contemplated [study] the power of faith and of prayer, but only rarely have I revealed to men this far greater power of praise. For by prayer and faith doors are opened, but by praise and worship, great dynamos of power are set in motion, as when a switch is thrown [turn on] and an electric power plant such as Niagara Falls is thrown [take action] into operation [working]. Praying for specifics is like requesting light for individual houses in various scattered places, while worshiping and praise flood the whole area with available current [flow].
I do not discount (turn down or reduce) prayer (petitions). I only show you a more marvelous way--a faster means of bringing more help to more people with less elapse [loss] of time. So many need Me. So little time is available. Turn loose thy praises, and in proportion [relation] to thy liberality [kind giving], ye shall see My generosity [giving freely] expressed, and in infinite [endless] magnitude [greatness like a star].
Dictionary:
Dynamo= machine that changes mechanical energy into electric energy and produces electric current. [short for dynamoelectric machine]
Dorothy:
This is a part I want to share about the Dynamos of Praise. I know there are big words and I will summary of what it means to me.
Praise and worship have far greater power and it is like, a city that turn the whole lights on at once. While we pray for one person at a time, it is like out of whole block, only one house light is on. Praise and worship will light up the houses on a whole block at one time. Praise and worship to God, He would bring out many needs at once and work them out immediately in a short time.
When we see a list of prayer needs, we normally pray for each needs and He does not turn it down. He just wants to show us a way that will get the work done faster. How? By worship and praise. It touches God's heart. It melt Him that His Presence shone through all needs automatically. He knows what is in our hearts. He knows our needs. He hears us. Jesus is saying that it would save you a lot of time if we just spend more time praising God and worshiping God, and He will meet the needs quicker.
Song: The Lord Bless Thee
The Lord bless thee and keep thee, the Lord make His face to shine
upon thee, and be gracious unto thee, be gracious unto thee. The
Lord lift up His countenance upon thee and give thee peace.
O My child, lean upon Me; for I am thy helper; I am thy shield and thy buckler. Yea, I am thy strong tower and support. No evil shall befall thee, for thou art surrounded and protected by My presence, and no evil can touch Me. Yea, let thine heart rejoice in Me, and occupy [keep busy] thine heart with praise. There is no need that I will not fulfill as ye praise and worship--both your needs and the needs of others.
Man has contemplated [study] the power of faith and of prayer, but only rarely have I revealed to men this far greater power of praise. For by prayer and faith doors are opened, but by praise and worship, great dynamos of power are set in motion, as when a switch is thrown [turn on] and an electric power plant such as Niagara Falls is thrown [take action] into operation [working]. Praying for specifics is like requesting light for individual houses in various scattered places, while worshiping and praise flood the whole area with available current [flow].
I do not discount (turn down or reduce) prayer (petitions). I only show you a more marvelous way--a faster means of bringing more help to more people with less elapse [loss] of time. So many need Me. So little time is available. Turn loose thy praises, and in proportion [relation] to thy liberality [kind giving], ye shall see My generosity [giving freely] expressed, and in infinite [endless] magnitude [greatness like a star].
Dictionary:
Dynamo= machine that changes mechanical energy into electric energy and produces electric current. [short for dynamoelectric machine]
Dorothy:
This is a part I want to share about the Dynamos of Praise. I know there are big words and I will summary of what it means to me.
Praise and worship have far greater power and it is like, a city that turn the whole lights on at once. While we pray for one person at a time, it is like out of whole block, only one house light is on. Praise and worship will light up the houses on a whole block at one time. Praise and worship to God, He would bring out many needs at once and work them out immediately in a short time.
When we see a list of prayer needs, we normally pray for each needs and He does not turn it down. He just wants to show us a way that will get the work done faster. How? By worship and praise. It touches God's heart. It melt Him that His Presence shone through all needs automatically. He knows what is in our hearts. He knows our needs. He hears us. Jesus is saying that it would save you a lot of time if we just spend more time praising God and worshiping God, and He will meet the needs quicker.
Song: The Lord Bless Thee
The Lord bless thee and keep thee, the Lord make His face to shine
upon thee, and be gracious unto thee, be gracious unto thee. The
Lord lift up His countenance upon thee and give thee peace.
Monday, July 28, 2008
The Battle Cry
Verse for the Day: Hosea 8:1a
"Put the trumpet to your lips and give the warning!
The enemy swoops down on the Lord's people like an eagle."
Song: Rouse, Then Soldiers!
1. Sound the battle cry! See, the foe is nigh;
Raise the standard high for the Lord;
Gird your armor on; Stand firm, every one;
Rest your cause upon His holy Word.
Chorus:
Rouse, then soldiers, rally round the banner;
Ready, steady, pass the word along;
Onward, forward, shout a loud Hosanna!
Christ is Captain of the mighty throng.
2. Oh! Thou God of all, Hear us when we call;
Help us one and all By Thy grace;
When the battle's done And the victory's won,
May we wear the crown Before Thy Face. [Chorus]
Dorothy: On the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) channel, I happened to watch the program that talked about "The Battle Cry" and I didn't have the chance to remember the speaker's name. He also wrote a book. The speaker mentioned that there are only 4% of the Christians and we have not been successful reaching 96% of people who have not accepted Christ as their personal Savior. The program talked about today's young generation that they need to reach before they could lose America's Freedom of religious. Today's generation are the ones that need to be reached to value American's Freedom. The verse says that the enemy is like an eagle swooping down to the Lord's people. It could means that we the Christians could lose our freedom of worship in America. So let us pray that we don't lose that and also for the today's generation.
Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, we are praying that the Holy Spirit will be moving among the Christians who have the ability to talk to them about Jesus. We pray for them that Holy Spirit will open the hearts of today's generation that they will accept Christ as their Savior. Help us to intercede for them at times when Holy Spirit remind us to pray for them and the people who are Deaf to open up their hearts to Jesus. Thank you for hearing our prayers, in Jesus' Name. Amen.
"Put the trumpet to your lips and give the warning!
The enemy swoops down on the Lord's people like an eagle."
Song: Rouse, Then Soldiers!
1. Sound the battle cry! See, the foe is nigh;
Raise the standard high for the Lord;
Gird your armor on; Stand firm, every one;
Rest your cause upon His holy Word.
Chorus:
Rouse, then soldiers, rally round the banner;
Ready, steady, pass the word along;
Onward, forward, shout a loud Hosanna!
Christ is Captain of the mighty throng.
2. Oh! Thou God of all, Hear us when we call;
Help us one and all By Thy grace;
When the battle's done And the victory's won,
May we wear the crown Before Thy Face. [Chorus]
Dorothy: On the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) channel, I happened to watch the program that talked about "The Battle Cry" and I didn't have the chance to remember the speaker's name. He also wrote a book. The speaker mentioned that there are only 4% of the Christians and we have not been successful reaching 96% of people who have not accepted Christ as their personal Savior. The program talked about today's young generation that they need to reach before they could lose America's Freedom of religious. Today's generation are the ones that need to be reached to value American's Freedom. The verse says that the enemy is like an eagle swooping down to the Lord's people. It could means that we the Christians could lose our freedom of worship in America. So let us pray that we don't lose that and also for the today's generation.
Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, we are praying that the Holy Spirit will be moving among the Christians who have the ability to talk to them about Jesus. We pray for them that Holy Spirit will open the hearts of today's generation that they will accept Christ as their Savior. Help us to intercede for them at times when Holy Spirit remind us to pray for them and the people who are Deaf to open up their hearts to Jesus. Thank you for hearing our prayers, in Jesus' Name. Amen.
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Is God Silence?
Question: Is God silence, sitting and watching the world go by?
Let's read the scripture and the song.
When God Marched Through the Desert.
Psalm 68:1-7 NCV
v1 Let God rise up and scatter his enemies; let those who hate him run away from him. v2 Blow them away as smoke is driven away by the wind. As wax melts before a fire, let the wicked be destroyed before God. v3 But those who do right should be glad and should rejoice before God; they should be happy and glad. v4 Sing to God' sing praises to his name, Prepare the way for him who rides through the desert, whose name is Lord. Rejoice before him. v5 God is in his holy Temple. He is a father to orphans, and he defends the widows. v6 God gives the lonely a home. He leads the prisoners out with joy, but those who turn against God will live in a dry land. v7 God, you led your people out when you marched through the desert.
Dorothy:
What does verse 7 means? God led Israel through 40 years of wilderness through His pillar of cloud by day, and a pillar of fire by night. Can you imagine "God Marched Through the Desert"? God was in the action. God was involved. God was leading His people. God talked to His people through Moses. God wasn't just being silence and watch His people go by. The verses of the song describe what God was doing. If you read Psalm 68:8-35 David described similar ways of God. It showed that God was in action, blessing His people and what God did with enemies who hated Him.
Song: Battle Hymn of the Republic
Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord;
He is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored;
He hath loosed the fateful lightning of His terrible swift sword;
His truth is marching on.
Glory, glory, hallelujah! Glory! glory, hallelujah!
Glory! glory, hallelujah! His truth is marching on.
He has sounded forth the trumpet that shall never sound retreat;
He is sifting out the hearts of men before His judgment seat.
O be swift, my soul, to answer Him! be jubilant, my feet,
Our God is marching on.
Glory, glory, hallelujah! Glory! glory, hallelujah!
Glory! glory, hallelujah! Our God is marching on.
Psalm 68:1-35 LET GOD ARISE.
Note: This psalm, celebrating God's rule over and care of His people Israel and His victory over His enemies, may foreshadow (1) Christ's destruction of evil and the evil one at the end of the age, and (2) triumph of all believers in Christ, as they rejoice eternally in the presence of God (Rev. 19-21).
What does this means to me?
Holy Spirit wants us to know who God is. Our God is marching on. Trust Him. Love Him. Worship Him. Sing to Him for praise is comely. It is right for us Christians to praise Him. May the Lord bless you real good today.
Let's read the scripture and the song.
When God Marched Through the Desert.
Psalm 68:1-7 NCV
v1 Let God rise up and scatter his enemies; let those who hate him run away from him. v2 Blow them away as smoke is driven away by the wind. As wax melts before a fire, let the wicked be destroyed before God. v3 But those who do right should be glad and should rejoice before God; they should be happy and glad. v4 Sing to God' sing praises to his name, Prepare the way for him who rides through the desert, whose name is Lord. Rejoice before him. v5 God is in his holy Temple. He is a father to orphans, and he defends the widows. v6 God gives the lonely a home. He leads the prisoners out with joy, but those who turn against God will live in a dry land. v7 God, you led your people out when you marched through the desert.
Dorothy:
What does verse 7 means? God led Israel through 40 years of wilderness through His pillar of cloud by day, and a pillar of fire by night. Can you imagine "God Marched Through the Desert"? God was in the action. God was involved. God was leading His people. God talked to His people through Moses. God wasn't just being silence and watch His people go by. The verses of the song describe what God was doing. If you read Psalm 68:8-35 David described similar ways of God. It showed that God was in action, blessing His people and what God did with enemies who hated Him.
Song: Battle Hymn of the Republic
Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord;
He is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored;
He hath loosed the fateful lightning of His terrible swift sword;
His truth is marching on.
Glory, glory, hallelujah! Glory! glory, hallelujah!
Glory! glory, hallelujah! His truth is marching on.
He has sounded forth the trumpet that shall never sound retreat;
He is sifting out the hearts of men before His judgment seat.
O be swift, my soul, to answer Him! be jubilant, my feet,
Our God is marching on.
Glory, glory, hallelujah! Glory! glory, hallelujah!
Glory! glory, hallelujah! Our God is marching on.
Psalm 68:1-35 LET GOD ARISE.
Note: This psalm, celebrating God's rule over and care of His people Israel and His victory over His enemies, may foreshadow (1) Christ's destruction of evil and the evil one at the end of the age, and (2) triumph of all believers in Christ, as they rejoice eternally in the presence of God (Rev. 19-21).
What does this means to me?
Holy Spirit wants us to know who God is. Our God is marching on. Trust Him. Love Him. Worship Him. Sing to Him for praise is comely. It is right for us Christians to praise Him. May the Lord bless you real good today.
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Praise Is Comely
Song: To God Be the Glory
Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord, Let the earth hear His voice!
Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord, Let the people rejoice!
O come to the Father through Jesus the Son;
And give Him the glory, great things He hath done.
Great things He hath taught us, great things He hath done,
And great our rejoicing through Jesus the Son;
But purer and higher and greater will be
Our wonder, our transport, when Jesus we see.
[Fanny Crosby]
Praise Is Comely.
Psalm 33:1
KJV: Rejoice in the LORD, O ye righteous:
for praise is comely for the upright.
NCV: Sing to the Lord, you who do what is right;
honest people should praise him.
AMP: Rejoice in the Lord, O you [uncompromisingly]
righteous [you upright, in right standing with God];
for praise is becoming and appropriate for those
who are upright in heart.
Psalm 147:1
KJV: Praise ye the LORD, for it is good to sing praises
unto our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely.
NCV: Praise the Lord! It is good to sing praises to our
God; it is good and pleasant to praise Him.
AMP: Praise the Lord! For it is good to sing praises
to our God, for He is gracious and lovely; praise is
becoming and appropriate.
Dorothy:
At 3 a.m. I woke up with a song, "Praise the Lord", and
soon afterward, the Holy Spirit brought words to me,
"Praise is comely." The technology Bible shows only
two places, Psalm 37:1 and 147:1. So I looked up the
words to increase my understanding of God's word,
"Praise is comely." It is exactly what New Century
Version interprets, it is good and pleasant to praise
Him. It is 'suitable' just to praise the Lord.
Dictionary:
Comely means having pleasant appearance.
Becoming means suitable.
Appropriate means suitable or proper [agree or right thing].
Suitable means right for the occasion; fitting; proper.
Suit means be becoming to [Her blue hat suits her fair skin].
In ASL: agree, fit, look right.
Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord, Let the earth hear His voice!
Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord, Let the people rejoice!
O come to the Father through Jesus the Son;
And give Him the glory, great things He hath done.
Great things He hath taught us, great things He hath done,
And great our rejoicing through Jesus the Son;
But purer and higher and greater will be
Our wonder, our transport, when Jesus we see.
[Fanny Crosby]
Praise Is Comely.
Psalm 33:1
KJV: Rejoice in the LORD, O ye righteous:
for praise is comely for the upright.
NCV: Sing to the Lord, you who do what is right;
honest people should praise him.
AMP: Rejoice in the Lord, O you [uncompromisingly]
righteous [you upright, in right standing with God];
for praise is becoming and appropriate for those
who are upright in heart.
Psalm 147:1
KJV: Praise ye the LORD, for it is good to sing praises
unto our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely.
NCV: Praise the Lord! It is good to sing praises to our
God; it is good and pleasant to praise Him.
AMP: Praise the Lord! For it is good to sing praises
to our God, for He is gracious and lovely; praise is
becoming and appropriate.
Dorothy:
At 3 a.m. I woke up with a song, "Praise the Lord", and
soon afterward, the Holy Spirit brought words to me,
"Praise is comely." The technology Bible shows only
two places, Psalm 37:1 and 147:1. So I looked up the
words to increase my understanding of God's word,
"Praise is comely." It is exactly what New Century
Version interprets, it is good and pleasant to praise
Him. It is 'suitable' just to praise the Lord.
Dictionary:
Comely means having pleasant appearance.
Becoming means suitable.
Appropriate means suitable or proper [agree or right thing].
Suitable means right for the occasion; fitting; proper.
Suit means be becoming to [Her blue hat suits her fair skin].
In ASL: agree, fit, look right.
Friday, July 25, 2008
Moved With Compassion
Prayer Song to the Lord:
‘Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, Just to take Him at His word.
Just to rest upon His promise, Just to know “Thus saith the Lord.”
Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him, How I’ve proved Him o’er and o’er.
Jesus, Jesus, Precious Jesus! Oh for grace to trust Him more.
Oh, how sweet to trust in Jesus, Just to trust His cleansing blood.
Just in simple faith to plunge me ‘Neath the healing, cleansing flood.
Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him, How I’ve proved Him o’er and o’er.
Jesus, Jesus, Precious Jesus! Oh for grace to trust Him more.
I’m so glad I learned to trust Thee, Precious Jesus, Savior Friend;
And I know that Thou art with me, Wilt be with me to the end.
Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him, How I’ve proved Him o’er and o’er.
Jesus, Jesus, Precious Jesus! Oh for grace to trust Him more.
Dorothy:
In my technology KJV Bible, the name of Jesus total to 942. So I am trying to find something that would fit "'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus." What does it feel like when I sang this song? Oh, it feels so tender, so trusting, and so peaceful. Only Holy Spirit can do that. When I look through the devotional list, it touches my heart. I think I might list a few and look up at each verse.
Jesus calls sinners [Mark 2:17].
Life through Jesus [John 11:25].
Jesus descends from heaven [1 Thess. 4:16].
Everlasting life through Jesus [John 3:16].
Faith in Jesus [John 3:36].
Come to Jesus [John 6:37].
Bear witness to Jesus [John 8:18].
Jesus Prepares the way [John 13:36].
Come only through Jesus [John 14:6].
Love as Jesus loves [John 15:12].
Peace in Jesus [John 16:33].
Believe in Jesus [John 20:27-28].
No profit without Jesus [Luke 9:25].
Jesus' second coming [Luke 12:40].
Made clean by Jesus [Mark 1:41].
Receive Jesus [Mark 9:37].
Peace through Jesus Christ [Romans 5:1; Phil. 4:7].
Salvation in Jesus [Romans 8:1].
This verse touches my heart today: Mark 1:41 KJV: "And Jesus, moved with compassion, put forth his hand, and touched him, and saith unto him, I will; be thou clean."
What this means to me, "Moved with compassion"? The dictionary says: feeling for another's sorrow or hardship that leads to help; compassionate means desiring to relieve another's suffering. So Jesus has desire to relieve your suffering today.
Prayer: Thank you Jesus for touching my friend who was in the hospital and relieve the suffering for You were "moved with compassion" to heal my friend. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
‘Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, Just to take Him at His word.
Just to rest upon His promise, Just to know “Thus saith the Lord.”
Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him, How I’ve proved Him o’er and o’er.
Jesus, Jesus, Precious Jesus! Oh for grace to trust Him more.
Oh, how sweet to trust in Jesus, Just to trust His cleansing blood.
Just in simple faith to plunge me ‘Neath the healing, cleansing flood.
Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him, How I’ve proved Him o’er and o’er.
Jesus, Jesus, Precious Jesus! Oh for grace to trust Him more.
I’m so glad I learned to trust Thee, Precious Jesus, Savior Friend;
And I know that Thou art with me, Wilt be with me to the end.
Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him, How I’ve proved Him o’er and o’er.
Jesus, Jesus, Precious Jesus! Oh for grace to trust Him more.
Dorothy:
In my technology KJV Bible, the name of Jesus total to 942. So I am trying to find something that would fit "'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus." What does it feel like when I sang this song? Oh, it feels so tender, so trusting, and so peaceful. Only Holy Spirit can do that. When I look through the devotional list, it touches my heart. I think I might list a few and look up at each verse.
Jesus calls sinners [Mark 2:17].
Life through Jesus [John 11:25].
Jesus descends from heaven [1 Thess. 4:16].
Everlasting life through Jesus [John 3:16].
Faith in Jesus [John 3:36].
Come to Jesus [John 6:37].
Bear witness to Jesus [John 8:18].
Jesus Prepares the way [John 13:36].
Come only through Jesus [John 14:6].
Love as Jesus loves [John 15:12].
Peace in Jesus [John 16:33].
Believe in Jesus [John 20:27-28].
No profit without Jesus [Luke 9:25].
Jesus' second coming [Luke 12:40].
Made clean by Jesus [Mark 1:41].
Receive Jesus [Mark 9:37].
Peace through Jesus Christ [Romans 5:1; Phil. 4:7].
Salvation in Jesus [Romans 8:1].
This verse touches my heart today: Mark 1:41 KJV: "And Jesus, moved with compassion, put forth his hand, and touched him, and saith unto him, I will; be thou clean."
What this means to me, "Moved with compassion"? The dictionary says: feeling for another's sorrow or hardship that leads to help; compassionate means desiring to relieve another's suffering. So Jesus has desire to relieve your suffering today.
Prayer: Thank you Jesus for touching my friend who was in the hospital and relieve the suffering for You were "moved with compassion" to heal my friend. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Give, Not As A Debt
Give, not as a debt you owe but as a seed you sow.
Malachi 3:10 NCV
"Bring to the storehouse a full tenth of what you earn so there will be food in my house. Test me in this," says the Lord All-Powerful. "I will open the windows of heaven for you and pour out all the blessings you need."
Jesus changed the Old Testament custom of receiving and then giving, to giving first that you might receive [Luke 6:38]. Jesus teaches you to give, not as a debt you owe but as a seed you sow.
Seed-giving as emphasized by Jesus is different from tithing in that you give before you have received, not after. In tithing you give one tenth of your income to God after you have earned it. It is a debt you owe. This is why so many people give in a perfunctory way, without any joy.
Jesus mentioned tithing once...and He commended it [Matthew 23:23]. But He indicated that there is a higher form of giving based on the New Testament Covenant which He brought--giving, not as a debt you owe but as a seed you sow. Your giving is a seed you sow first to meet the needs of others, which God then multiplies back in a miracle-harvest to meet your own personal needs. [See 1 Kings 17:8-16 for an illustration of this principle concerning a woman and her needs being met.] Seed-Faith Scriptures with personal Commentary by Oral Roberts in 1972.
Dorothy:
I believe this is not an accident that I came up with this devotion. This morning it has touched my heart to understand the new principle of Jesus' way of sowing before you receive anything. Why? It hurts if we do that. The money is too low to give so we wait for our source of income first and then we will give tithes. So we don't feel broken up about giving. God still bless, but Jesus is offering a greater way to get out of that "habit", we give because we "OWE GOD TITHES". So now, it is something to think about. You might have to read it over and over until Holy Spirit opens up the understanding of what Jesus is trying to tell us. It reminds me of a song about sowing and the title is "Bringing in the Sheaves."
Sowing in the morning, Sowing seeds of kindness,
Sowing in the noontide and the dewy eve;
Waiting for the harvest, and the time of reaping,
We shall come rejoicing, bringing in the sheaves.
Sowing in the sunshine, sowing in the shadows,
Fearing neither clouds nor winter's chilling breeze;
By and by the harvest, and the labor ended,
We shall come rejoining, bringing in the sheaves.
Going forth with weeping, sowing for the Master,
Tho' the loss sustained our spirit often grieves;
When our weeping's over, He will bid us welcome,
We shall come rejoicing, bringing in the sheaves.
[Lyrics:K.Shaw; Music:G.Minor]
Malachi 3:10 NCV
"Bring to the storehouse a full tenth of what you earn so there will be food in my house. Test me in this," says the Lord All-Powerful. "I will open the windows of heaven for you and pour out all the blessings you need."
Jesus changed the Old Testament custom of receiving and then giving, to giving first that you might receive [Luke 6:38]. Jesus teaches you to give, not as a debt you owe but as a seed you sow.
Seed-giving as emphasized by Jesus is different from tithing in that you give before you have received, not after. In tithing you give one tenth of your income to God after you have earned it. It is a debt you owe. This is why so many people give in a perfunctory way, without any joy.
Jesus mentioned tithing once...and He commended it [Matthew 23:23]. But He indicated that there is a higher form of giving based on the New Testament Covenant which He brought--giving, not as a debt you owe but as a seed you sow. Your giving is a seed you sow first to meet the needs of others, which God then multiplies back in a miracle-harvest to meet your own personal needs. [See 1 Kings 17:8-16 for an illustration of this principle concerning a woman and her needs being met.] Seed-Faith Scriptures with personal Commentary by Oral Roberts in 1972.
Dorothy:
I believe this is not an accident that I came up with this devotion. This morning it has touched my heart to understand the new principle of Jesus' way of sowing before you receive anything. Why? It hurts if we do that. The money is too low to give so we wait for our source of income first and then we will give tithes. So we don't feel broken up about giving. God still bless, but Jesus is offering a greater way to get out of that "habit", we give because we "OWE GOD TITHES". So now, it is something to think about. You might have to read it over and over until Holy Spirit opens up the understanding of what Jesus is trying to tell us. It reminds me of a song about sowing and the title is "Bringing in the Sheaves."
Sowing in the morning, Sowing seeds of kindness,
Sowing in the noontide and the dewy eve;
Waiting for the harvest, and the time of reaping,
We shall come rejoicing, bringing in the sheaves.
Sowing in the sunshine, sowing in the shadows,
Fearing neither clouds nor winter's chilling breeze;
By and by the harvest, and the labor ended,
We shall come rejoining, bringing in the sheaves.
Going forth with weeping, sowing for the Master,
Tho' the loss sustained our spirit often grieves;
When our weeping's over, He will bid us welcome,
We shall come rejoicing, bringing in the sheaves.
[Lyrics:K.Shaw; Music:G.Minor]
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Rescue the Perishing
Chorus:
Rescue the perishing,
Care for the dying;
Jesus is merciful,
Jesus will save.
Hymn writer Fanny Crosby, though she was blind, loved to visit rescue missions in New York City. One hot summer night, she was talking to a group of working men at a mission. "I made a pressing plea," she said, "that if there was a boy present who had wandered from his mother's home and teaching, he should come to me at the end of the service. A young man of eighteen came forward and said, 'Did you mean me?'"
A few days before, Fanny Crosby had been given the suggestion to write a hymn on the theme, "Rescue the Perishing," taken from Luke 14:23, where the master in one of Jesus' parables tells his servant to go out into the highways and byways and bring them in. That evening, Crosby could think of nothing else but the line, "Rescue the Perishing, care for the dying," and after returning home from the mission, she wrote this hymn.
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Jude 1:22-23, TLB
Try to help those who argue against you. Be merciful to those who doubt. Save some by snatching them as from the very flames of hell itself. And as for others, help them find the Lord by being kind to them, but be careful that you yourselves aren't pulled along into their sins. Hate every trace of their sin while being merciful to them as sinners.
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Rescue the perishing, care for the dying,
Snatch them in pity from sin and the grave;
Weep o'er the erring one, lift up the fallen,
Tell them of Jesus, the mighty to save.
Though they are slighting Him, still He is waiting,
Waiting the penitent child to receive;
Plead with them earnestly, plead with them gently,
He will forgive if they only believe.
Down in the human heart, crushed by the tempter,
Feelings lie buried that grace can restore;
Touch by a loving heart, wakened by kindness,
Chords that are broken will vibrate once more.
Rescue the perishing, duty demands it--
Strength for thy labor the Lord will provide;
Back to the narrow way patiently win them,
Tell the poor wanderer a Savior has died.
Fanny Jane Crosby (1820-1915)
[The ONE YEAR Book of Hymns, 365 Devotional
Readings Based on Great Hymns of the Faith]
Rescue the perishing,
Care for the dying;
Jesus is merciful,
Jesus will save.
Hymn writer Fanny Crosby, though she was blind, loved to visit rescue missions in New York City. One hot summer night, she was talking to a group of working men at a mission. "I made a pressing plea," she said, "that if there was a boy present who had wandered from his mother's home and teaching, he should come to me at the end of the service. A young man of eighteen came forward and said, 'Did you mean me?'"
A few days before, Fanny Crosby had been given the suggestion to write a hymn on the theme, "Rescue the Perishing," taken from Luke 14:23, where the master in one of Jesus' parables tells his servant to go out into the highways and byways and bring them in. That evening, Crosby could think of nothing else but the line, "Rescue the Perishing, care for the dying," and after returning home from the mission, she wrote this hymn.
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Jude 1:22-23, TLB
Try to help those who argue against you. Be merciful to those who doubt. Save some by snatching them as from the very flames of hell itself. And as for others, help them find the Lord by being kind to them, but be careful that you yourselves aren't pulled along into their sins. Hate every trace of their sin while being merciful to them as sinners.
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Rescue the perishing, care for the dying,
Snatch them in pity from sin and the grave;
Weep o'er the erring one, lift up the fallen,
Tell them of Jesus, the mighty to save.
Though they are slighting Him, still He is waiting,
Waiting the penitent child to receive;
Plead with them earnestly, plead with them gently,
He will forgive if they only believe.
Down in the human heart, crushed by the tempter,
Feelings lie buried that grace can restore;
Touch by a loving heart, wakened by kindness,
Chords that are broken will vibrate once more.
Rescue the perishing, duty demands it--
Strength for thy labor the Lord will provide;
Back to the narrow way patiently win them,
Tell the poor wanderer a Savior has died.
Fanny Jane Crosby (1820-1915)
[The ONE YEAR Book of Hymns, 365 Devotional
Readings Based on Great Hymns of the Faith]
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
A King Shall Reign In Righteousness
Isaiah 32:1-4, 8 NCV
v1 A king will rule in a way that brings justice, and leaders will make fair decisions. v2 Then each ruler will be like a shelter from the wind, like a safe place in a storm, like streams of water in a dry land, like a cool shadow from a large rock in a hot land. v3 People will look to the king for help, and they will truly listen what he says. v.4 People who are now worried will be able to understand. Those who cannot speak clearly now will then be able to speak clearly and quickly. v8 But a good leader plans to do good, and those good things make him a good leader.
Isaiah 32:1 KJV
BEHOLD, A king shall reign in righteousness,
and princes shall rule in judgment.
Note: A KING SHALL REIGN IN RIGHTEOUSNESS.
This prophecy foresees the worldwide reign of Christ, characterized by righteousness [Christ's character is righteousness] and by people who live in accordance with the word of God [people will obey Christ].
Dorothy: What is this about? Isaiah 32:2 came from E-mail from God for Men and I read some more to expand my understanding. This is about the future time with Israel who will have hard times coming and that things will be better. This is a hope for Israel's future that a king is coming to reign in righteousness. This is also a hope for us to know that this prophecy tells us that Christ is coming soon. It reminds me of a song.
Song: He's Coming Soon
He's coming soon, He's coming soon;
With joy we'll welcome His returning;
It may be morn, it may be night or noon
We know He's coming soon.
[Thoro Harris, 1874-1955]
v1 A king will rule in a way that brings justice, and leaders will make fair decisions. v2 Then each ruler will be like a shelter from the wind, like a safe place in a storm, like streams of water in a dry land, like a cool shadow from a large rock in a hot land. v3 People will look to the king for help, and they will truly listen what he says. v.4 People who are now worried will be able to understand. Those who cannot speak clearly now will then be able to speak clearly and quickly. v8 But a good leader plans to do good, and those good things make him a good leader.
Isaiah 32:1 KJV
BEHOLD, A king shall reign in righteousness,
and princes shall rule in judgment.
Note: A KING SHALL REIGN IN RIGHTEOUSNESS.
This prophecy foresees the worldwide reign of Christ, characterized by righteousness [Christ's character is righteousness] and by people who live in accordance with the word of God [people will obey Christ].
Dorothy: What is this about? Isaiah 32:2 came from E-mail from God for Men and I read some more to expand my understanding. This is about the future time with Israel who will have hard times coming and that things will be better. This is a hope for Israel's future that a king is coming to reign in righteousness. This is also a hope for us to know that this prophecy tells us that Christ is coming soon. It reminds me of a song.
Song: He's Coming Soon
He's coming soon, He's coming soon;
With joy we'll welcome His returning;
It may be morn, it may be night or noon
We know He's coming soon.
[Thoro Harris, 1874-1955]
Monday, July 21, 2008
E-mail From God for Men
Dorothy: The note from "e-mail from God for Men" by Andy Cloninger. The book belongs to Tony and I happen to open to this part that had touched my heart so I want to pass it along to you.
Let The River Flow Through You
Isaiah 32:2
RSV: Each will be like a hiding place from the wind, a covert from the tempest, like streams of water in a dry place, like the shade of a great rock in a weary land.
My Son,
>There's something you've got to know about my love. It's not just given to you for your own warm fuzzy spiritual feeling. If you don't share it with others, it dries up.
My love was meant to be a river, flowing through you and out into the world. If you try to dam it up and make it into your own personal lake, it will evaporate from your life and you'll be left wondering why it left. You'll say, "But I'm praying, I'm worshipping, I'm spending my quiet time with God." But are you loving? Are you sharing my love with the world? Are you laying down your life for others?
If you're reaching out to others, if you're loving as a servant, you are widening the riverbanks and allowing my waters of life to flow as they were meant to. So don't dam the river. Let it flow.
The River of Life,
>God
Dorothy: The key is: "like streams of water in a dry place." God encourages us to share God's waters of life toward others and you will feel the waters of life flowing out of you. Let Holy Spirit show you how we can help others in time of need. God bless you today.
Let The River Flow Through You
Isaiah 32:2
RSV: Each will be like a hiding place from the wind, a covert from the tempest, like streams of water in a dry place, like the shade of a great rock in a weary land.
My Son,
>There's something you've got to know about my love. It's not just given to you for your own warm fuzzy spiritual feeling. If you don't share it with others, it dries up.
My love was meant to be a river, flowing through you and out into the world. If you try to dam it up and make it into your own personal lake, it will evaporate from your life and you'll be left wondering why it left. You'll say, "But I'm praying, I'm worshipping, I'm spending my quiet time with God." But are you loving? Are you sharing my love with the world? Are you laying down your life for others?
If you're reaching out to others, if you're loving as a servant, you are widening the riverbanks and allowing my waters of life to flow as they were meant to. So don't dam the river. Let it flow.
The River of Life,
>God
Dorothy: The key is: "like streams of water in a dry place." God encourages us to share God's waters of life toward others and you will feel the waters of life flowing out of you. Let Holy Spirit show you how we can help others in time of need. God bless you today.
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Stephen Saw Jesus Standing
Verses for the Day:
Acts 7:55,56 NCV
55 But Stephen was full of the Holy Spirit. He looked up to heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus standing at God's right side. 56 He said, "Look! I see heaven open and the Son of Man standing at God's right side."
Acts 7:59,60 NCV
59 While they were throwing stones, Stephen prayed, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit." 60 He fell on his knees and cried in a loud voice, "Lord, do not hold this sin against them." After Stephen said this, he died.
Note: Stephen Saw Jesus Standing
The Bible normally speaks of Jesus as seated at the right hand of God. But here Jesus stood up in order to welcome His first martyr to Himself. Stephen had confessed Christ before men and defended the faith. Now Christ, in honor of His servant, confesses him before His heavenly Father. For all faithful believers near death, the Savior stands ready to receive you as your intercessor and advocate.
Dorothy:
Why does Jesus stand? He shows respect and honor those who stood for Him. He wants to welcome us just like He welcome Stephen.
Let us sing: Oh I want to see Him.
Chorus:
O, I want to see Him, look upon His face
There to sing forever of His saving grace;
On the street of glory let me lift my voice;
Cares all past, home at last, ever to rejoice.
Verse:
As I journey thro' the land singing as I go,
Pointing souls to Calvary, to the crimson flow,
Many arrows pierce my soul from without, within;
But my Lord leads me on; thro' Him I must win.
[Words and Music: R.H. Cornelius]
Acts 7:55,56 NCV
55 But Stephen was full of the Holy Spirit. He looked up to heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus standing at God's right side. 56 He said, "Look! I see heaven open and the Son of Man standing at God's right side."
Acts 7:59,60 NCV
59 While they were throwing stones, Stephen prayed, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit." 60 He fell on his knees and cried in a loud voice, "Lord, do not hold this sin against them." After Stephen said this, he died.
Note: Stephen Saw Jesus Standing
The Bible normally speaks of Jesus as seated at the right hand of God. But here Jesus stood up in order to welcome His first martyr to Himself. Stephen had confessed Christ before men and defended the faith. Now Christ, in honor of His servant, confesses him before His heavenly Father. For all faithful believers near death, the Savior stands ready to receive you as your intercessor and advocate.
Dorothy:
Why does Jesus stand? He shows respect and honor those who stood for Him. He wants to welcome us just like He welcome Stephen.
Let us sing: Oh I want to see Him.
Chorus:
O, I want to see Him, look upon His face
There to sing forever of His saving grace;
On the street of glory let me lift my voice;
Cares all past, home at last, ever to rejoice.
Verse:
As I journey thro' the land singing as I go,
Pointing souls to Calvary, to the crimson flow,
Many arrows pierce my soul from without, within;
But my Lord leads me on; thro' Him I must win.
[Words and Music: R.H. Cornelius]
Friday, July 18, 2008
Face To Face - 2
Luke 2:25 KJV
And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel and the Holy Ghost was upon him.
Note: WAITING FOR THE CONSOLATION (Comfort)
In a time of deplorable (miserable, sorrow time) spiritual conditions righteous Simeon was devoted to God and filled with Holy Spirit, waiting in faith, patience, and great longing for the coming of the Messiah. Likewise (the same way), in the last days of this present age, when many abandon (gave up) the N.T. apostolic faith and the blessed hope for the coming of Christ (Titus 2:13), "there will always be the faithful Simeons". Others may place their hope in this life and this world, but the faithful will be like the loyal slave who keeps watch through the long, dark night, waiting for the return of his Master (Mat.24:45-47). Our greatest blessing is to see face to face "The Lord's Christ" (kjv v.26; Rev.22:4), to be ready when He comes, and to dwell forever in His presence (Rev. 21-22).
What this note means?
Israel people were under the empire of Romans and it was a depressing time. But Simeon and Anna kept themselves in touch with Holy Spirit and Holy Spirit was able to lead Simeon and Anna to see baby Jesus face to face. They were thrilled that salvation had come. They were comforted that they saw Jesus and they thanked God that time had finally arrived after long waiting for the Messiah, the Christ.
... "there will always be the faithful Simeons." It means we, the people who are like Simeon, will not give up our faith and blessed hope for coming of Christ. We will be faithful and keep watching for the coming of Christ and we will keep in touch with Holy Spirit and He will prepare us when Christ called us home.
Chorus:
Face to Face I shall behold Him, Far beyond the starry sky;
Face to face in all His glory, I shall see Him by and by!
Dorothy: The Song "Face to Face" will help us remember that we will see Him some day. Oh that blessed day is coming, my friends. Do not give up the faith and the blessed hope of Jesus Christ. He is coming. Let the Holy Spirit keep our hearts aflame for our coming Messiah.
And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel and the Holy Ghost was upon him.
Note: WAITING FOR THE CONSOLATION (Comfort)
In a time of deplorable (miserable, sorrow time) spiritual conditions righteous Simeon was devoted to God and filled with Holy Spirit, waiting in faith, patience, and great longing for the coming of the Messiah. Likewise (the same way), in the last days of this present age, when many abandon (gave up) the N.T. apostolic faith and the blessed hope for the coming of Christ (Titus 2:13), "there will always be the faithful Simeons". Others may place their hope in this life and this world, but the faithful will be like the loyal slave who keeps watch through the long, dark night, waiting for the return of his Master (Mat.24:45-47). Our greatest blessing is to see face to face "The Lord's Christ" (kjv v.26; Rev.22:4), to be ready when He comes, and to dwell forever in His presence (Rev. 21-22).
What this note means?
Israel people were under the empire of Romans and it was a depressing time. But Simeon and Anna kept themselves in touch with Holy Spirit and Holy Spirit was able to lead Simeon and Anna to see baby Jesus face to face. They were thrilled that salvation had come. They were comforted that they saw Jesus and they thanked God that time had finally arrived after long waiting for the Messiah, the Christ.
... "there will always be the faithful Simeons." It means we, the people who are like Simeon, will not give up our faith and blessed hope for coming of Christ. We will be faithful and keep watching for the coming of Christ and we will keep in touch with Holy Spirit and He will prepare us when Christ called us home.
Chorus:
Face to Face I shall behold Him, Far beyond the starry sky;
Face to face in all His glory, I shall see Him by and by!
Dorothy: The Song "Face to Face" will help us remember that we will see Him some day. Oh that blessed day is coming, my friends. Do not give up the faith and the blessed hope of Jesus Christ. He is coming. Let the Holy Spirit keep our hearts aflame for our coming Messiah.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Face To Face - 1
Verses for the Day:
Simeon Sees Jesus
Luke 2:25-35 NCV In Jerusalem lived a man named Simeon who was a good man and godly. He was waiting for the time when God would take away Israel's sorrow, and the Holy Spirit was in him. Simeon had been told by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he saw the Christ promised by the Lord. The Spirit led Simeon to the Temple. When Mary and Joseph brought the baby Jesus to the Temple to do what the law said they must do, Simeon took the baby in his arms and thanked God: "Now, Lord, you can let me, your servant, die in peace as you said. With my own eyes I have seen your salvation, which you prepared before all people. It is a light for the non-Jewish (Gentile) people to see and an honor for your people, the Israelites." Jesus' father and mother were amazed at what Simeon had said about him. Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, "God has chosen this child to cause the fall and rise of many in Israel. He will be a sign from God that many people will not accept so that the thoughts of many will be made known. And things will happen will make your heart sad, too."
Anna Sees Jesus
Luke 2:38 NCV Standing there at that time, she thanked God and spoke about Jesus to all who were waiting for God to free Jerusalem.
Dorothy:
There is a song called, "FACE TO FACE" and the words are beautiful. I pray that the Holy Spirit will bless you with this song.
Chorus:
Face to Face I shall behold Him, Far beyond the starry sky;
Face to face in all His glory, I shall see Him by and by!
Verse:
1.Face to face with Christ my Savior, Face to Face what will it be--
When with rapture I behold Him, Jesus Christ who died for me?
2.Only faintly now I see Him, With the darkened veil between,
But a blessed day is coming When His glory shall be seen.
3.Face to face! O blissful moment! Face to face--to see and know;
Face to face with my Redeemer, Jesus Christ who loves me so.
Continue to Part 2 - Face to Face
Simeon Sees Jesus
Luke 2:25-35 NCV In Jerusalem lived a man named Simeon who was a good man and godly. He was waiting for the time when God would take away Israel's sorrow, and the Holy Spirit was in him. Simeon had been told by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he saw the Christ promised by the Lord. The Spirit led Simeon to the Temple. When Mary and Joseph brought the baby Jesus to the Temple to do what the law said they must do, Simeon took the baby in his arms and thanked God: "Now, Lord, you can let me, your servant, die in peace as you said. With my own eyes I have seen your salvation, which you prepared before all people. It is a light for the non-Jewish (Gentile) people to see and an honor for your people, the Israelites." Jesus' father and mother were amazed at what Simeon had said about him. Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, "God has chosen this child to cause the fall and rise of many in Israel. He will be a sign from God that many people will not accept so that the thoughts of many will be made known. And things will happen will make your heart sad, too."
Anna Sees Jesus
Luke 2:38 NCV Standing there at that time, she thanked God and spoke about Jesus to all who were waiting for God to free Jerusalem.
Dorothy:
There is a song called, "FACE TO FACE" and the words are beautiful. I pray that the Holy Spirit will bless you with this song.
Chorus:
Face to Face I shall behold Him, Far beyond the starry sky;
Face to face in all His glory, I shall see Him by and by!
Verse:
1.Face to face with Christ my Savior, Face to Face what will it be--
When with rapture I behold Him, Jesus Christ who died for me?
2.Only faintly now I see Him, With the darkened veil between,
But a blessed day is coming When His glory shall be seen.
3.Face to face! O blissful moment! Face to face--to see and know;
Face to face with my Redeemer, Jesus Christ who loves me so.
Continue to Part 2 - Face to Face
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Part 2-A New Day Is Coming
Dorothy:
In the book of Isaiah, there were a lot of judgment against the nations and it was a very dark time. Yet God shows His mercy and hope of salvation through the coming of Messiah. He would be the light shines in the darkness (Isaiah 9:2,John 1:5). Isaiah wrote during the year of 700-680 B.C. Christ was born around 4 A.D. and Jesus grew into manhood and enter the ministry. The Samaritan woman at the well said, "I know that the Messiah is coming." (Messiah is the One called Christ.) "When Messiah comes, he will explain everything to us." Then Jesus said, "I am he--I, the one talking to you."
Isaiah prophesied of where the Messiah would be [Isaiah 9:1] and He met the Samaritan woman. She had heard of the coming of the Messiah and she actually met Him. Can you imagine the excitement that she went back to town and asked, "Do you think he might be the Christ?" So people left the town and went to see Jesus. So this was an excitement of "A New Day is Coming."
What this means to me?
I can't find words to explain how I felt about what I read. God communicated through Isaiah. Jesus communicated with Samaritan woman. May the Lord communicates with us today among the Deaf. We, Deaf are the last people to be reached with salvation of the Lord. A child was born to us. He came to save and live inside of us. I pray God's blessing be upon you in Jesus' Name. Amen
PS. Two more things: John 1:41 'The first thing Andrew did was to find his brother Simon and say to him, "We have found the Messiah."' John 1:45 Philip found Nathanael and told him, "We have found the man that Moses wrote about in the law, and the prophets also wrote about him. He is Jesus, the son of Joseph, from Nazareth." So who was the prophets? Isaiah is one of the prophet.
Song: The Wonder of It All
Oh, the wonder of it all,
the wonder of it all.
Just to think that God loves me;
Oh the wonder of it all,
the wonder of it all.
Just to think that God loves me.
In the book of Isaiah, there were a lot of judgment against the nations and it was a very dark time. Yet God shows His mercy and hope of salvation through the coming of Messiah. He would be the light shines in the darkness (Isaiah 9:2,John 1:5). Isaiah wrote during the year of 700-680 B.C. Christ was born around 4 A.D. and Jesus grew into manhood and enter the ministry. The Samaritan woman at the well said, "I know that the Messiah is coming." (Messiah is the One called Christ.) "When Messiah comes, he will explain everything to us." Then Jesus said, "I am he--I, the one talking to you."
Isaiah prophesied of where the Messiah would be [Isaiah 9:1] and He met the Samaritan woman. She had heard of the coming of the Messiah and she actually met Him. Can you imagine the excitement that she went back to town and asked, "Do you think he might be the Christ?" So people left the town and went to see Jesus. So this was an excitement of "A New Day is Coming."
What this means to me?
I can't find words to explain how I felt about what I read. God communicated through Isaiah. Jesus communicated with Samaritan woman. May the Lord communicates with us today among the Deaf. We, Deaf are the last people to be reached with salvation of the Lord. A child was born to us. He came to save and live inside of us. I pray God's blessing be upon you in Jesus' Name. Amen
PS. Two more things: John 1:41 'The first thing Andrew did was to find his brother Simon and say to him, "We have found the Messiah."' John 1:45 Philip found Nathanael and told him, "We have found the man that Moses wrote about in the law, and the prophets also wrote about him. He is Jesus, the son of Joseph, from Nazareth." So who was the prophets? Isaiah is one of the prophet.
Song: The Wonder of It All
Oh, the wonder of it all,
the wonder of it all.
Just to think that God loves me;
Oh the wonder of it all,
the wonder of it all.
Just to think that God loves me.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
A New Day Is Coming-1
Long Verses for the Day
Isaiah 9:1-7 NCV
1 But suddenly there will be no more gloom for the land that suffered. In the past God made the lands of Zebulun and Naphtali hang their heads in shame, but in the future those lands will be made great. They will stretch from the road along the Mediterranean Sea to the land beyond the Jordan River and north to Galilee, the land of people who are not Israelites. 2 Before those people lived in darkness, but now they have seen a great light. They lived in a dark land, but a light has shined on them. 3 God, You have caused the nation to grow and made the people happy. And they have shown their happiness to You, like the joy during the harvest time, like the joy of people taking what they have won in war. 4 Like the time You defeated Midian, You have taken away their heavy load and the heavy pole from their backs and the rod the enemy used to punish them. 5 Every boot that marched in battle and every uniform stained with blood has been thrown into the fire. 6 A child has been born to us; God has given us a son to us. He will be responsible for leading the people. His name shall be Wonderful Counselor, Powerful God, Father Who Lives Forever, Prince of Peace. 7 Power and peace will be in his kingdom and will continue to grow forever. He will rule as king on David's throne and over David's kingdom. He will make it strong by ruling with justice and goodness from now on and forever. The Lord All-Powerful will do this because of his strong love for his people.
Note: No More Gloom and Coming of Messiah
Isaiah speaks of a coming deliverer who would one day lead God's people to joy, peace, righteousness, and justice. This person is the Messiah--Jesus Christ, the Son of God. This prophecy reveals several important truths about the coming Messiah.
(1) For the most part, He would minister in Galilee
(Is.9:1; Matt.4:13-14).
(2) He would bring the light of salvation and hope
(Is.9:2; Matt.4:15-16).
(3) He would enlarge the community of God's people, primarily by the inclusion of Gentiles in the household of faith
(Is.9:3; Acts 15:13-18).
(4) He would bring peace by delivering His people from the yoke of oppression and crushing their enemies (KJV Is.9:4-5).
(5) The Messiah would come from the nation of Israel and be called Wonderful, Counselor, mighty God, everlasting Father, and the prince of Peace (Is.9:6).
(6) He would rule over God's people forever (Is.9:7; 2 Sam. 7:16).
Isaiah--whose name means "The Lord is salvation" or "The Lord saves"--is the prophet of salvation. He uses the specific term "salvation" nearly three times more than all other O.T. prophetic books combined. Isaiah reveals that God's full purpose of salvation will be realized only in connection with the Messiah.
Continued to part 2- A New Day is Coming.
Isaiah 9:1-7 NCV
1 But suddenly there will be no more gloom for the land that suffered. In the past God made the lands of Zebulun and Naphtali hang their heads in shame, but in the future those lands will be made great. They will stretch from the road along the Mediterranean Sea to the land beyond the Jordan River and north to Galilee, the land of people who are not Israelites. 2 Before those people lived in darkness, but now they have seen a great light. They lived in a dark land, but a light has shined on them. 3 God, You have caused the nation to grow and made the people happy. And they have shown their happiness to You, like the joy during the harvest time, like the joy of people taking what they have won in war. 4 Like the time You defeated Midian, You have taken away their heavy load and the heavy pole from their backs and the rod the enemy used to punish them. 5 Every boot that marched in battle and every uniform stained with blood has been thrown into the fire. 6 A child has been born to us; God has given us a son to us. He will be responsible for leading the people. His name shall be Wonderful Counselor, Powerful God, Father Who Lives Forever, Prince of Peace. 7 Power and peace will be in his kingdom and will continue to grow forever. He will rule as king on David's throne and over David's kingdom. He will make it strong by ruling with justice and goodness from now on and forever. The Lord All-Powerful will do this because of his strong love for his people.
Note: No More Gloom and Coming of Messiah
Isaiah speaks of a coming deliverer who would one day lead God's people to joy, peace, righteousness, and justice. This person is the Messiah--Jesus Christ, the Son of God. This prophecy reveals several important truths about the coming Messiah.
(1) For the most part, He would minister in Galilee
(Is.9:1; Matt.4:13-14).
(2) He would bring the light of salvation and hope
(Is.9:2; Matt.4:15-16).
(3) He would enlarge the community of God's people, primarily by the inclusion of Gentiles in the household of faith
(Is.9:3; Acts 15:13-18).
(4) He would bring peace by delivering His people from the yoke of oppression and crushing their enemies (KJV Is.9:4-5).
(5) The Messiah would come from the nation of Israel and be called Wonderful, Counselor, mighty God, everlasting Father, and the prince of Peace (Is.9:6).
(6) He would rule over God's people forever (Is.9:7; 2 Sam. 7:16).
Isaiah--whose name means "The Lord is salvation" or "The Lord saves"--is the prophet of salvation. He uses the specific term "salvation" nearly three times more than all other O.T. prophetic books combined. Isaiah reveals that God's full purpose of salvation will be realized only in connection with the Messiah.
Continued to part 2- A New Day is Coming.
Monday, July 14, 2008
A Glorious Church - Part 2
Verse for the Day:
2 Peter 3:14
KJV: Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that you may be found of him in peace, without spot and blameless.
NCV: Dear friends, since you are waiting for this to happen, do your best to be without sin and without fault. Try to be at peace with God.
Dorothy:
Look for what such things? And what are we waiting for this to happen? I read 2 Peter 3:1-13. Oh! One thing stands out is verse 12: 'as you wait for and look forward to the coming of the day of God' and also verse 13: 'we are waiting for a new heaven and a new earth.' So Peter is saying that when these things are going to happen in the future, we are to encourage ourselves to be prepared as "A Glorious Church" without spot and blameless. There's a chorus that I remember in old days.
Chorus: A GLORIOUS CHURCH
'Tis a glorious church, without spot or wrinkle,
Washed in the blood of the Lamb;
'Tis a glorious church, without spot or wrinkle,
Washed in the blood of the Lamb.
Note: Simply stated, the great blessing of God is perfection; God has chosen the believer to be perfect. But note: the believer's perfection is in Christ and in Christ alone. No man--not even a believer--can live a perfect and sinless life. No man is righteous or ever will be. Jesus Christ is the only Person who has ever lived a sinless and perfect life; therefore He is the only Person who has the right to live with God. Our only hope of ever living with God is to believe in Jesus Christ--believe so much that God will take our faith and count it as righteousness of Christ. This is the GLORIOUS GOSPEL; God loves us so much that He has accepted us in the righteousness of Jesus Christ. He has taken our FAITH IN CHRIST and counted it as the righteousness of Christ. Therefore, we are acceptable to God because we trust in Christ and in His righteousness--accepted as being perfect of Jesus Christ.
What this means to me?
That is how we have "A Glorious Church" because of our faith in Christ and we are counted as the righteousness of Christ. God has accepted us as being a perfect and "A Glorious Church" without a spot or blemish, a people without blame. We are a people without blame because of our faith is in Jesus Christ and Satan can no longer "blame" us. Satan has always been the accuser of our brothers before our God day and night as stated in Revelation 12:10. In Revelation 12:13 They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of testimony. We are the one that overcome Satan through the blood of Jesus and quoting God's word to remind us of our faith is in Jesus Christ.
Prayer:
Oh Lord God of heaven, deliver us from evil surrounding of our days. Come Lord Jesus and take us home soon. We look forward for Your coming soon. Help us to stay in touch with You and be prepared through prayers and reading of Your Word. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
2 Peter 3:14
KJV: Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that you may be found of him in peace, without spot and blameless.
NCV: Dear friends, since you are waiting for this to happen, do your best to be without sin and without fault. Try to be at peace with God.
Dorothy:
Look for what such things? And what are we waiting for this to happen? I read 2 Peter 3:1-13. Oh! One thing stands out is verse 12: 'as you wait for and look forward to the coming of the day of God' and also verse 13: 'we are waiting for a new heaven and a new earth.' So Peter is saying that when these things are going to happen in the future, we are to encourage ourselves to be prepared as "A Glorious Church" without spot and blameless. There's a chorus that I remember in old days.
Chorus: A GLORIOUS CHURCH
'Tis a glorious church, without spot or wrinkle,
Washed in the blood of the Lamb;
'Tis a glorious church, without spot or wrinkle,
Washed in the blood of the Lamb.
Note: Simply stated, the great blessing of God is perfection; God has chosen the believer to be perfect. But note: the believer's perfection is in Christ and in Christ alone. No man--not even a believer--can live a perfect and sinless life. No man is righteous or ever will be. Jesus Christ is the only Person who has ever lived a sinless and perfect life; therefore He is the only Person who has the right to live with God. Our only hope of ever living with God is to believe in Jesus Christ--believe so much that God will take our faith and count it as righteousness of Christ. This is the GLORIOUS GOSPEL; God loves us so much that He has accepted us in the righteousness of Jesus Christ. He has taken our FAITH IN CHRIST and counted it as the righteousness of Christ. Therefore, we are acceptable to God because we trust in Christ and in His righteousness--accepted as being perfect of Jesus Christ.
What this means to me?
That is how we have "A Glorious Church" because of our faith in Christ and we are counted as the righteousness of Christ. God has accepted us as being a perfect and "A Glorious Church" without a spot or blemish, a people without blame. We are a people without blame because of our faith is in Jesus Christ and Satan can no longer "blame" us. Satan has always been the accuser of our brothers before our God day and night as stated in Revelation 12:10. In Revelation 12:13 They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of testimony. We are the one that overcome Satan through the blood of Jesus and quoting God's word to remind us of our faith is in Jesus Christ.
Prayer:
Oh Lord God of heaven, deliver us from evil surrounding of our days. Come Lord Jesus and take us home soon. We look forward for Your coming soon. Help us to stay in touch with You and be prepared through prayers and reading of Your Word. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
Sunday, July 13, 2008
People Without Blame - Part 1
Verse for the Day:
Ephesians 1:3-10
NCV: 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. In Christ, God has given us every spiritual blessing in the heavenly world. 4 That is, in Christ, he chose us before the world was made so that we would be his holy people--people without blame before him. 5 Because of his love, God had already decided to make us his own children through Jesus Christ That was what he wanted and what pleased him, 6 and it brings praise to God because of his wonderful grace. God gave that grace to us freely, in Christ, the One he loves. 7 In Christ we are set free by the blood of his death, and so we have forgiveness of sins. How rich is God's grace, 8 which he has given to us so fully and freely. God, with full wisdom and understanding, 9 let us know his secret purpose. This was what God wanted and he planned to do it through Christ. 10 His goal was to carry out his plan, when the right time came, that all things in heaven and on earth would be joined together in Christ as the head.
Note: Holy and blameless, people without blame.
The first blessing--God has chosen us to be holy and blameless. This is a wonderful verse. Just imagine! God determined before the world was ever created that He would have a people...
- who would be "in Him," that is, in His Son, Jesus Christ.
- who would be "holy and without blame."
- who would live "before Him in love"--forever and ever.
This means a most wonderful thing; God wants us to be with Him. God does not want us separated from Him, gripped by sin and shame, sorrow and pain, death and hell. God wants us to live forever and ever with Him. In fact, note that God has determined that some will live with Him and Christ. He has "chosen us"--chosen believers--to live with Him. No amount of rebellion and rejection, cursing and denial of Him will stop His purpose and plan. God will have a people who will live with Him, and He will continue to choose us until He has the number He has purposed.
The word "holy" means to be set apart and consecrated to God. The word "blameless" means to be free from sin, dirt, and filth; to be above reproach and without blemish; to be without fault and defilement.
Paul's Prayer:
I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. I Thess. 5:23
To be continued to Part 2 - A Glorious Church
Ephesians 1:3-10
NCV: 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. In Christ, God has given us every spiritual blessing in the heavenly world. 4 That is, in Christ, he chose us before the world was made so that we would be his holy people--people without blame before him. 5 Because of his love, God had already decided to make us his own children through Jesus Christ That was what he wanted and what pleased him, 6 and it brings praise to God because of his wonderful grace. God gave that grace to us freely, in Christ, the One he loves. 7 In Christ we are set free by the blood of his death, and so we have forgiveness of sins. How rich is God's grace, 8 which he has given to us so fully and freely. God, with full wisdom and understanding, 9 let us know his secret purpose. This was what God wanted and he planned to do it through Christ. 10 His goal was to carry out his plan, when the right time came, that all things in heaven and on earth would be joined together in Christ as the head.
Note: Holy and blameless, people without blame.
The first blessing--God has chosen us to be holy and blameless. This is a wonderful verse. Just imagine! God determined before the world was ever created that He would have a people...
- who would be "in Him," that is, in His Son, Jesus Christ.
- who would be "holy and without blame."
- who would live "before Him in love"--forever and ever.
This means a most wonderful thing; God wants us to be with Him. God does not want us separated from Him, gripped by sin and shame, sorrow and pain, death and hell. God wants us to live forever and ever with Him. In fact, note that God has determined that some will live with Him and Christ. He has "chosen us"--chosen believers--to live with Him. No amount of rebellion and rejection, cursing and denial of Him will stop His purpose and plan. God will have a people who will live with Him, and He will continue to choose us until He has the number He has purposed.
The word "holy" means to be set apart and consecrated to God. The word "blameless" means to be free from sin, dirt, and filth; to be above reproach and without blemish; to be without fault and defilement.
Paul's Prayer:
I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. I Thess. 5:23
To be continued to Part 2 - A Glorious Church
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Walk Among You
Verse for the Day:
Leviticus 26:12,13a
KJV: And I will walk among you, and will be your God,
and ye shall be my people. I am the LORD your God...
NCV: I will walk with you and be your God, and you
will be my people. I am the LORD your God...
Song: Walking With the King
Hallelujah! I'm walking with the King,
Praise His holy name! Walking with the King.
Hallelujah! I'm walking with the King!
Every day I'm walking with the King....
Dorothy:
God wants to walk with us. So let Him walk with
you today. Let Him talk with you today. He is
lonely for you. When Adam and Eve was at the
Garden of Eden, in the evening, God came down
and walked with them and talked with them. God
loves it and misses it. He comes to us through
the Holy Spirit. So let's open up to Him today.
Prayer:
Father, you are welcome. Jesus, come and talk
with us. Holy Spirit prepare our hearts to listen
to You, all Three in One. In Jesus' name I pray.
Amen.
Leviticus 26:12,13a
KJV: And I will walk among you, and will be your God,
and ye shall be my people. I am the LORD your God...
NCV: I will walk with you and be your God, and you
will be my people. I am the LORD your God...
Song: Walking With the King
Hallelujah! I'm walking with the King,
Praise His holy name! Walking with the King.
Hallelujah! I'm walking with the King!
Every day I'm walking with the King....
Dorothy:
God wants to walk with us. So let Him walk with
you today. Let Him talk with you today. He is
lonely for you. When Adam and Eve was at the
Garden of Eden, in the evening, God came down
and walked with them and talked with them. God
loves it and misses it. He comes to us through
the Holy Spirit. So let's open up to Him today.
Prayer:
Father, you are welcome. Jesus, come and talk
with us. Holy Spirit prepare our hearts to listen
to You, all Three in One. In Jesus' name I pray.
Amen.
Friday, July 11, 2008
Wise Shall Shine
Verse for the Day:
Matthew 5:14-16 NCV
Jesus said, You are the light that gives light to the world. A city that is built on a hill cannot be hidden. And the people don't hide a light under a bowl. They put it on the lampstand so the light shines for all the people in the house. In the same way, you should be a light for other people. Live so that they will see the good things you do and will praise your Father in heaven.
Daniel 12:3
NCV: The wise people will shine like the brightness of the sky. Those who teach others to live right will shine like stars forever and ever.
KJV: And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.
WISE SHALL SHINE.
Note: The wise, as described (explained) in the Old Testament, are the godly. (In the New Testament, the godly are called Christians). They show their wisdom not only by how they live but by the effect (influence) of their lives and testimony, for they lead many to a righteous way of life. Their shining means they will be transformed and the glory of God will be reflected in and through them.
Dorothy:
Do you want God, your heavenly Father to be happy? Jesus gave answer how we can do that. KJV: "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven." Glorify have other meaning: to make seem better. I would say to make one happier. We make God happier when others see our good works. See our good works? Hummmm... I am thinking about the theme, "cold shoulder". Is "cold shoulder" considered a good work? No, it is a bad work. It does not make God happy because others see our bad work by giving "cold shoulder". Doesn't this make us want to change to a "warm heart" toward others? Let us be like "wise people who shine like the stars." Bring out the radiant of warm love toward others.
What this means to me?
Jesus' Word bring life. Jesus' Word inside of us shine like the stars. Have you ever seen stars when you go outside? They shine so brightly during the night. The Word of God shine inside of us. The song: Wonderful Words of Life should give us richer meaning to sing.
Song: Wonderful Words of Life
Sing them over again to me, Wonderful words of life;
Let me more of their beauty see, Wonderful words of life;
Words of life and beauty, Teach me faith and duty;
Beautiful words, wonderful words, Wonderful words of life;
Beautiful words, wonderful words, Wonderful words of life.
Matthew 5:14-16 NCV
Jesus said, You are the light that gives light to the world. A city that is built on a hill cannot be hidden. And the people don't hide a light under a bowl. They put it on the lampstand so the light shines for all the people in the house. In the same way, you should be a light for other people. Live so that they will see the good things you do and will praise your Father in heaven.
Daniel 12:3
NCV: The wise people will shine like the brightness of the sky. Those who teach others to live right will shine like stars forever and ever.
KJV: And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.
WISE SHALL SHINE.
Note: The wise, as described (explained) in the Old Testament, are the godly. (In the New Testament, the godly are called Christians). They show their wisdom not only by how they live but by the effect (influence) of their lives and testimony, for they lead many to a righteous way of life. Their shining means they will be transformed and the glory of God will be reflected in and through them.
Dorothy:
Do you want God, your heavenly Father to be happy? Jesus gave answer how we can do that. KJV: "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven." Glorify have other meaning: to make seem better. I would say to make one happier. We make God happier when others see our good works. See our good works? Hummmm... I am thinking about the theme, "cold shoulder". Is "cold shoulder" considered a good work? No, it is a bad work. It does not make God happy because others see our bad work by giving "cold shoulder". Doesn't this make us want to change to a "warm heart" toward others? Let us be like "wise people who shine like the stars." Bring out the radiant of warm love toward others.
What this means to me?
Jesus' Word bring life. Jesus' Word inside of us shine like the stars. Have you ever seen stars when you go outside? They shine so brightly during the night. The Word of God shine inside of us. The song: Wonderful Words of Life should give us richer meaning to sing.
Song: Wonderful Words of Life
Sing them over again to me, Wonderful words of life;
Let me more of their beauty see, Wonderful words of life;
Words of life and beauty, Teach me faith and duty;
Beautiful words, wonderful words, Wonderful words of life;
Beautiful words, wonderful words, Wonderful words of life.
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Influence Your World
Verse for the Day:
John 13:34-35
NCV: I give you a new command; Love each other. You must love each other as I have loved you. All the people will know that you are my followers if you love each other.
KJV: A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.
LOVE ONE ANOTHER. Note:
The Christian is commanded to love, in a greater and special way. Loving all true Christians, including those who are not of our church. Any person who have faith in Jesus Christ, will obey Jesus' command to love brother or sister in Christ and one who deserves my special love, honor, and support. This kind of love is basically a self-giving and sacrificial love which seeks the good of another. All believers must have character that will show concern for others. Christians will show themselves friendly toward others in time of trials. Christians would be careful of each other's feelings and reputation, and deny (give up) themselves to promote (to help) each other's welfare (needs & interest). It is important that love for God and His will, control and direct our love for others. Love for God must always be first. Secondly, love your neighbor.
Dorothy:
Can you imagine what kind of love Christ has? Think... Jesus commanded us to love others just the same way He loves us. The way Christ loved us, we are to use the same measurement of His love in us to love others. Doesn't that blow your mind? Actually, His love has no measure. His love has no limit. His love is so powerful that it should BIND US TOGETHER. This song is a prayer, asking the Lord to have all Christians, to bind us together with love. This is the strength of a Christian's character, bind us together with love.
Song: Bind Us Together
Bind us together, Lord; Bind us together with cords
that cannot be broken. Bind us together, Lord;
Bind us together, Lord; Bind us together with love.
There is only one God. There is only one King.
There is only one Body, That is why we can sing:
Bind us together, Lord; Bind us together with cords
that cannot be broken. Bind us together, Lord;
Bind us together, Lord; Bind us together with love.
[Lyrics and music: Bob Gillman]
What does this means to me?
Whoa! Awesome! Powerful message! Hair standing! Great weapon to fight against demons who send "cold shoulders" to some of us Christians. If any of us have "cold shoulders", we need deliverance, don't we? Let us love one another in action, not in words only.
God bless you.
John 13:34-35
NCV: I give you a new command; Love each other. You must love each other as I have loved you. All the people will know that you are my followers if you love each other.
KJV: A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.
LOVE ONE ANOTHER. Note:
The Christian is commanded to love, in a greater and special way. Loving all true Christians, including those who are not of our church. Any person who have faith in Jesus Christ, will obey Jesus' command to love brother or sister in Christ and one who deserves my special love, honor, and support. This kind of love is basically a self-giving and sacrificial love which seeks the good of another. All believers must have character that will show concern for others. Christians will show themselves friendly toward others in time of trials. Christians would be careful of each other's feelings and reputation, and deny (give up) themselves to promote (to help) each other's welfare (needs & interest). It is important that love for God and His will, control and direct our love for others. Love for God must always be first. Secondly, love your neighbor.
Dorothy:
Can you imagine what kind of love Christ has? Think... Jesus commanded us to love others just the same way He loves us. The way Christ loved us, we are to use the same measurement of His love in us to love others. Doesn't that blow your mind? Actually, His love has no measure. His love has no limit. His love is so powerful that it should BIND US TOGETHER. This song is a prayer, asking the Lord to have all Christians, to bind us together with love. This is the strength of a Christian's character, bind us together with love.
Song: Bind Us Together
Bind us together, Lord; Bind us together with cords
that cannot be broken. Bind us together, Lord;
Bind us together, Lord; Bind us together with love.
There is only one God. There is only one King.
There is only one Body, That is why we can sing:
Bind us together, Lord; Bind us together with cords
that cannot be broken. Bind us together, Lord;
Bind us together, Lord; Bind us together with love.
[Lyrics and music: Bob Gillman]
What does this means to me?
Whoa! Awesome! Powerful message! Hair standing! Great weapon to fight against demons who send "cold shoulders" to some of us Christians. If any of us have "cold shoulders", we need deliverance, don't we? Let us love one another in action, not in words only.
God bless you.
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Make Home With You
Verse for the Day:
John 14:23
KJV: Jesus said, "If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him and we will come unto him, and make our abode with Him.
NCV: Jesus answered, "If people love me, they will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them.
NIV: Jesus replied, "If anyone loves me, he will obey my teaching. My Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him.
AMP: Jesus answered, "If a person [really] loves Me, he will keep My word--obey My teaching; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home (abode, special dwelling place) with him.
WE WILL ... MAKE OUR ABODE WITH HIM.
Note: Those who truly love Jesus and obey His words will experience the immediate presence and love of the Father and the Son. The Father and the Son come to believers by means of the Holy Spirit (see v.18 note). It should be noted that the Father's love is conditioned on our loving Jesus and being loyal to His Word.
I WILL COME TO YOU.
John 14:18
KJV: I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. NCV: I will not leave you all alone like orphans; I will come back to you.
Note: Jesus reveals Himself to the obedient believer through the Holy Spirit, who makes known the personal presence of Jesus in and with the one who loves Him (v.21). The Spirit makes us aware of the nearness of Jesus, the reality of His love, His blessing, and his Help. This is one of His primary tasks [first and important works]. Christ's coming to us by the Spirit should result in a response of love, worship and devotion.
[verse 14:21 "Those who know my commands and obey them are the ones who love me, and My Father will love those who love me. I will love them and will show myself to them." NCV]
Dorothy: Fresh Manna From Heaven comes from daily contact with Holy Spirit just as if Jesus and the Father are here altogether, working with me on Fresh Manna. Fresh Manna refresh, revive and energize my soul, spirit, and body. I pray for others to look up in Blogger and be refreshed, be revived and be energized by the Holy Spirit. We obey Holy Spirit Who urges us to look up His Word and urges us to give worship to the Father. Holy Spirit help us to obey Jesus' commands by looking up His Word. The Father will just love us. Jesus is our daily Fresh Manna From Heaven. The song will help us realize who Jesus is.
Song: Jesus is All the World to Me.
Jesus is all the world to me,
my life, my joy, my all.
He gives me strength from day to day
Without Him I would fall.
When I am sad to Him I go
No other one can feel me so
When I am sad.... He makes me glad,
He's... my... friend....
John 14:23
KJV: Jesus said, "If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him and we will come unto him, and make our abode with Him.
NCV: Jesus answered, "If people love me, they will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them.
NIV: Jesus replied, "If anyone loves me, he will obey my teaching. My Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him.
AMP: Jesus answered, "If a person [really] loves Me, he will keep My word--obey My teaching; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home (abode, special dwelling place) with him.
WE WILL ... MAKE OUR ABODE WITH HIM.
Note: Those who truly love Jesus and obey His words will experience the immediate presence and love of the Father and the Son. The Father and the Son come to believers by means of the Holy Spirit (see v.18 note). It should be noted that the Father's love is conditioned on our loving Jesus and being loyal to His Word.
I WILL COME TO YOU.
John 14:18
KJV: I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. NCV: I will not leave you all alone like orphans; I will come back to you.
Note: Jesus reveals Himself to the obedient believer through the Holy Spirit, who makes known the personal presence of Jesus in and with the one who loves Him (v.21). The Spirit makes us aware of the nearness of Jesus, the reality of His love, His blessing, and his Help. This is one of His primary tasks [first and important works]. Christ's coming to us by the Spirit should result in a response of love, worship and devotion.
[verse 14:21 "Those who know my commands and obey them are the ones who love me, and My Father will love those who love me. I will love them and will show myself to them." NCV]
Dorothy: Fresh Manna From Heaven comes from daily contact with Holy Spirit just as if Jesus and the Father are here altogether, working with me on Fresh Manna. Fresh Manna refresh, revive and energize my soul, spirit, and body. I pray for others to look up in Blogger and be refreshed, be revived and be energized by the Holy Spirit. We obey Holy Spirit Who urges us to look up His Word and urges us to give worship to the Father. Holy Spirit help us to obey Jesus' commands by looking up His Word. The Father will just love us. Jesus is our daily Fresh Manna From Heaven. The song will help us realize who Jesus is.
Song: Jesus is All the World to Me.
Jesus is all the world to me,
my life, my joy, my all.
He gives me strength from day to day
Without Him I would fall.
When I am sad to Him I go
No other one can feel me so
When I am sad.... He makes me glad,
He's... my... friend....
Monday, July 7, 2008
Philemon 7
Walk in your healing and refresh others.
Philemon 1:7
NKJV: We have great joy and consolation in
your love, because the hearts of the saints
have been refreshed by your brother.
NCV: I have great joy and comfort, my brother,
because the love you have shown to God's people
has refreshed them.
AMP: For I have derived great joy and comfort
and encouragement from your love, because the
hearts of the saints [who are your fellow
Christians] have been cheered and refreshed
through you, [my] brother.
Dorothy: Paul wrote this letter to Philemon during his two-year being in prison in Rome. Philemon was saved under Paul's ministry. Paul wrote about Philemon's love and faith that has blessed him and it brought Paul great joy because Philemon has shown great love toward God's people. The word refresh means to revive, to bring energy. So Philemon's faith and love toward others has revived and brought energy to their spirits. Don't we need to do this toward others? We walk by faith for healing and we pray and love others. It will revive us. It will bring energy to our spirit and body. It will makes us feel good to pray for others so they too may be refreshed, revived and be energized. No wonder Jesus said, "Love one another as I have loved you." Jesus knew that loving one another does refresh us, revive us, and energize our bodies. Love one another also brings healing to our bodies. Doesn't Jesus' love revive us, refresh us, and we feel energized by His love? So walk in your healing and refresh others.
A man came to a big healing meeting because he had problem with his body and he needed healing from the Lord. As he was praying, in front of him, he saw the mother holding the baby on her shoulder. He knew the baby was very sick and he had compassion (felt touch and show mercy) and lay his hand on the baby. Instantly he felt the power of God went into his body and he was healed. So was the baby. The baby was refreshed, revived and energized from the prayer. He was also refreshed, revived, and energized through the healing power of the Lord. He gave his testimony later and that was how I heard his story of how he was healed by praying for the baby.
Let us love one another and pray for one another that we may be healed in Jesus' Name, I pray. Amen
Inspiration Song:
Jesus will lead me night and day,
Jesus will lead me all the way,
He is the truest Friend to me
For I remember Calvary.
Philemon 1:7
NKJV: We have great joy and consolation in
your love, because the hearts of the saints
have been refreshed by your brother.
NCV: I have great joy and comfort, my brother,
because the love you have shown to God's people
has refreshed them.
AMP: For I have derived great joy and comfort
and encouragement from your love, because the
hearts of the saints [who are your fellow
Christians] have been cheered and refreshed
through you, [my] brother.
Dorothy: Paul wrote this letter to Philemon during his two-year being in prison in Rome. Philemon was saved under Paul's ministry. Paul wrote about Philemon's love and faith that has blessed him and it brought Paul great joy because Philemon has shown great love toward God's people. The word refresh means to revive, to bring energy. So Philemon's faith and love toward others has revived and brought energy to their spirits. Don't we need to do this toward others? We walk by faith for healing and we pray and love others. It will revive us. It will bring energy to our spirit and body. It will makes us feel good to pray for others so they too may be refreshed, revived and be energized. No wonder Jesus said, "Love one another as I have loved you." Jesus knew that loving one another does refresh us, revive us, and energize our bodies. Love one another also brings healing to our bodies. Doesn't Jesus' love revive us, refresh us, and we feel energized by His love? So walk in your healing and refresh others.
A man came to a big healing meeting because he had problem with his body and he needed healing from the Lord. As he was praying, in front of him, he saw the mother holding the baby on her shoulder. He knew the baby was very sick and he had compassion (felt touch and show mercy) and lay his hand on the baby. Instantly he felt the power of God went into his body and he was healed. So was the baby. The baby was refreshed, revived and energized from the prayer. He was also refreshed, revived, and energized through the healing power of the Lord. He gave his testimony later and that was how I heard his story of how he was healed by praying for the baby.
Let us love one another and pray for one another that we may be healed in Jesus' Name, I pray. Amen
Inspiration Song:
Jesus will lead me night and day,
Jesus will lead me all the way,
He is the truest Friend to me
For I remember Calvary.
Sunday, July 6, 2008
Ask And It Shall be Given
Song:
Ask and it shall be given;
Seek and you will find;
Knock, it shall be opened;
Says the Lord of hosts.
Matthew 7:7-8
NCV: 7 Ask, and God will give to you. Search, and you will find. Knock, and the door will open for you. 8 Yes, everyone who asks will receive. Everyone who searches will find. And everyone who knocks will have the door opened.
AMP: 7 Keep on asking and it will be given you; keep on seeking and you will find; keep on knocking (reverently) and the door will be opened to you. 8 For every one who keeps on asking receives, and he who keeps on seeking finds, and to him who keeps on knocking it will be opened.
Note: ASK... SEEK... KNOCK.
Jesus encourages perseverance in prayer. The tense of the Greek verbs in v. 8 designates continuous action. This means we must keep on asking, seeking, and knocking. Asking implies consciousness of need and the belief that God hears our prayer. Seeking implies earnest petitioning along with obedience to God's will. Knocking implies perseverance in coming to God when he does not respond quickly. Christ's assurance that those who ask will receive what they ask is based on:
(1) seeking first the kingdom of God (see 6:33,note);
(2) recognizing God's fatherly goodness and love (6:8; 7:11; John 15:16; 16:23, 26f; Col.1:9-12);
(3) praying in accordance with His will (Mark 11:24; John 21:22; 1John 5:14);
(4) maintaining fellowship with Christ (John 15:7); and
(5) obeying Christ (1 John 3:22).
Reading Matthew 7:9-12
Note: YOUR FATHER ... GIVE GOOD THINGS.
Christ promises that the Father in heaven will not disappoint His children. He loves us even more than a good earthly father and wants us to ask Him for whatever we need, promising to give us what is good. He desires to provide solutions for our problems and bread for our daily need. And most of all, He gives the Holy Spirit to His children as their Helper. (Luke 11:13; John 14:16-18).
Prayer: May the Lord open our hearts to hear the Word of Jesus telling us to ask, seek and knock to our Heavenly Father even if we felt like "giving up". Even if we felt like God is not hearing us because our needs are not always met. Let us believe Jesus' Word (Matthew 7:11) that our Father Who is in heaven is willing to give good things to us that ask him. We are at "war" with our flesh who are tempted to doubt that God would do anything. Let the Holy Spirit, the living water, flows inside our inner spirit and speak the languages that God wants to speak through you, to release you, and to set you free from the oppression of Satan. Get in the flow of the Spirit's moving and let the healing flows upon our flesh and be at peace knowing that God has heard our cries and He has heard our prayers. Believe Jesus' Word and be set free from demons' oppression. In Jesus' Name I pray. Amen.
Ask and it shall be given;
Seek and you will find;
Knock, it shall be opened;
Says the Lord of hosts.
Matthew 7:7-8
NCV: 7 Ask, and God will give to you. Search, and you will find. Knock, and the door will open for you. 8 Yes, everyone who asks will receive. Everyone who searches will find. And everyone who knocks will have the door opened.
AMP: 7 Keep on asking and it will be given you; keep on seeking and you will find; keep on knocking (reverently) and the door will be opened to you. 8 For every one who keeps on asking receives, and he who keeps on seeking finds, and to him who keeps on knocking it will be opened.
Note: ASK... SEEK... KNOCK.
Jesus encourages perseverance in prayer. The tense of the Greek verbs in v. 8 designates continuous action. This means we must keep on asking, seeking, and knocking. Asking implies consciousness of need and the belief that God hears our prayer. Seeking implies earnest petitioning along with obedience to God's will. Knocking implies perseverance in coming to God when he does not respond quickly. Christ's assurance that those who ask will receive what they ask is based on:
(1) seeking first the kingdom of God (see 6:33,note);
(2) recognizing God's fatherly goodness and love (6:8; 7:11; John 15:16; 16:23, 26f; Col.1:9-12);
(3) praying in accordance with His will (Mark 11:24; John 21:22; 1John 5:14);
(4) maintaining fellowship with Christ (John 15:7); and
(5) obeying Christ (1 John 3:22).
Reading Matthew 7:9-12
Note: YOUR FATHER ... GIVE GOOD THINGS.
Christ promises that the Father in heaven will not disappoint His children. He loves us even more than a good earthly father and wants us to ask Him for whatever we need, promising to give us what is good. He desires to provide solutions for our problems and bread for our daily need. And most of all, He gives the Holy Spirit to His children as their Helper. (Luke 11:13; John 14:16-18).
Prayer: May the Lord open our hearts to hear the Word of Jesus telling us to ask, seek and knock to our Heavenly Father even if we felt like "giving up". Even if we felt like God is not hearing us because our needs are not always met. Let us believe Jesus' Word (Matthew 7:11) that our Father Who is in heaven is willing to give good things to us that ask him. We are at "war" with our flesh who are tempted to doubt that God would do anything. Let the Holy Spirit, the living water, flows inside our inner spirit and speak the languages that God wants to speak through you, to release you, and to set you free from the oppression of Satan. Get in the flow of the Spirit's moving and let the healing flows upon our flesh and be at peace knowing that God has heard our cries and He has heard our prayers. Believe Jesus' Word and be set free from demons' oppression. In Jesus' Name I pray. Amen.
Friday, July 4, 2008
God's Grace
Song: Grace Greater Than Our Sin
Chorus:
Grace, grace, God's grace,
Grace that will pardon and cleanse within;
Grace, grace, God's grace,
Grace that is greater than all our sin.
Verse:
Marvelous grace of our loving Lord
Grace that exceeds our sin and our guilt,
Yonder on Calvary's mount outpoured,
There where the blood of the Lamb was split.
[Julia Johnston & Daniel Towner]
What the Bible has to say about 'The Grace of God'.
Ephesians 1:5-8a
5 Because of His love, God has already decided to make us his own children through Jesus Christ. That was what he wanted and what pleased Him, 6 and it brings praise to God because of his wonderful grace. God gave that grace to us freely, in Christ, the Ones He loves. 7 In Christ we are set free by the blood of his death, and so we have forgiveness of sins. How rich is God's grace, 8a which He has given to us so fully and freely.
What was God's goal to carry out His plan?
Ephesians 1:8b-12
8b God, with full wisdom and understanding, 9 let us know his secret purpose. This was what God wanted, and He planned to do it through Christ. 10 His goal was to carry out his plan, when the right time came, that all things in heaven and on earth would be joined together in Christ as the head. 11 In Christ we were chosen to be God's people, because from the very beginning God had decided this in keeping with his plan. And He is the One who makes everything agree with what He decides and wants. 12 We are the first people who hoped in Christ, and we were chosen so that we would bring praise to God's glory.
The answer: When the right time came, all things in heaven and on earth will be joined together in Christ.
The Scripture says that God put his special mark of ownership on us, what was it?
Ephesians 1:13-14
13 So it is with you, when you heard the true teaching--the Good News about your salvation--you believed in Christ. And in Christ, God put his special mark of ownership on you by giving you the Holy Spirit that he had promised. 14 The Holy Spirit is the guarantee that we will receive what God promised for his people until God gives full freedom to those who are His--to bring praise to God's glory.
The answer was: By giving us the Holy Spirit.
Dorothy: What this means to me? Oh, God's grace that is greater than all our sins. In the days of Noah when he built an ark for 120 years, he kept seeing sins of people every day. But Noah stayed true to God and finally he was taken away from the earth and God send the flood to destroy the earth. Jesus said, "As the in the days of Noah, so shall the Son of Man be." It means He will come to take us away soon from all the trouble that is going on. Let us be at peace and trust Him in all we do. Amen.
Chorus:
Grace, grace, God's grace,
Grace that will pardon and cleanse within;
Grace, grace, God's grace,
Grace that is greater than all our sin.
Verse:
Marvelous grace of our loving Lord
Grace that exceeds our sin and our guilt,
Yonder on Calvary's mount outpoured,
There where the blood of the Lamb was split.
[Julia Johnston & Daniel Towner]
What the Bible has to say about 'The Grace of God'.
Ephesians 1:5-8a
5 Because of His love, God has already decided to make us his own children through Jesus Christ. That was what he wanted and what pleased Him, 6 and it brings praise to God because of his wonderful grace. God gave that grace to us freely, in Christ, the Ones He loves. 7 In Christ we are set free by the blood of his death, and so we have forgiveness of sins. How rich is God's grace, 8a which He has given to us so fully and freely.
What was God's goal to carry out His plan?
Ephesians 1:8b-12
8b God, with full wisdom and understanding, 9 let us know his secret purpose. This was what God wanted, and He planned to do it through Christ. 10 His goal was to carry out his plan, when the right time came, that all things in heaven and on earth would be joined together in Christ as the head. 11 In Christ we were chosen to be God's people, because from the very beginning God had decided this in keeping with his plan. And He is the One who makes everything agree with what He decides and wants. 12 We are the first people who hoped in Christ, and we were chosen so that we would bring praise to God's glory.
The answer: When the right time came, all things in heaven and on earth will be joined together in Christ.
The Scripture says that God put his special mark of ownership on us, what was it?
Ephesians 1:13-14
13 So it is with you, when you heard the true teaching--the Good News about your salvation--you believed in Christ. And in Christ, God put his special mark of ownership on you by giving you the Holy Spirit that he had promised. 14 The Holy Spirit is the guarantee that we will receive what God promised for his people until God gives full freedom to those who are His--to bring praise to God's glory.
The answer was: By giving us the Holy Spirit.
Dorothy: What this means to me? Oh, God's grace that is greater than all our sins. In the days of Noah when he built an ark for 120 years, he kept seeing sins of people every day. But Noah stayed true to God and finally he was taken away from the earth and God send the flood to destroy the earth. Jesus said, "As the in the days of Noah, so shall the Son of Man be." It means He will come to take us away soon from all the trouble that is going on. Let us be at peace and trust Him in all we do. Amen.
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Jesus Breaks Every Chains
Song:
Jesus breaks every fetter (chains),
Jesus breaks every fetter (bondage),
Jesus breaks every fetter (traps),
And He sets me free.
I will rest on His promise,
I will rest (trust) on His promise,
I will rest (lean) on His promise,
Which has given to me.
I will shout "Hallelujah!"
I will shout "Hallelujah!"
I will shout "Hallelujah!"
For He sets me free.
Galatians 5:1a
NCV We have freedom now, because Christ made
us free. So stand strong.
Dorothy:
Mark 5:1-20 was about "A Man with Demons Inside Him". KJV verse 4 says, "he had been often bound with fetters and chains, and the chains had been plunked asunder (broken, separate) by him, and the fetters broken in pieces: neither could any man tame him." The word fetters means shackle or chains for the feet, anything that keeps him from running. A man broke the chains that tied his hands and his feet broke off the 'fetters'. Still the demons 'chained' inside that man that he was not able to be set freed. He lives in the mountains, crying, and cutting himself with stones.
Until one day, Jesus came and commanded the demons who had bound that man, to come out of him. GOOD NEWS! He was free. He sat down, and he had his clothes on. He had a wonderful peace of mind. Have you ever felt "chains" inside of you? Good news! Jesus breaks every chains inside of us and set us free. So I pray that our inner spirits are set free through the name of Jesus and every demons must bow to the name of Jesus and set us free in Jesus' name. Amen.
Prayer song:
Set my spirit free that I might worship Thee.
Set my spirit free that I might praise Thy name.
Let all bondage go, and let deliverance flow.
Set my spirit free to worship Thee.
Jesus breaks every fetter (chains),
Jesus breaks every fetter (bondage),
Jesus breaks every fetter (traps),
And He sets me free.
I will rest on His promise,
I will rest (trust) on His promise,
I will rest (lean) on His promise,
Which has given to me.
I will shout "Hallelujah!"
I will shout "Hallelujah!"
I will shout "Hallelujah!"
For He sets me free.
Galatians 5:1a
NCV We have freedom now, because Christ made
us free. So stand strong.
Dorothy:
Mark 5:1-20 was about "A Man with Demons Inside Him". KJV verse 4 says, "he had been often bound with fetters and chains, and the chains had been plunked asunder (broken, separate) by him, and the fetters broken in pieces: neither could any man tame him." The word fetters means shackle or chains for the feet, anything that keeps him from running. A man broke the chains that tied his hands and his feet broke off the 'fetters'. Still the demons 'chained' inside that man that he was not able to be set freed. He lives in the mountains, crying, and cutting himself with stones.
Until one day, Jesus came and commanded the demons who had bound that man, to come out of him. GOOD NEWS! He was free. He sat down, and he had his clothes on. He had a wonderful peace of mind. Have you ever felt "chains" inside of you? Good news! Jesus breaks every chains inside of us and set us free. So I pray that our inner spirits are set free through the name of Jesus and every demons must bow to the name of Jesus and set us free in Jesus' name. Amen.
Prayer song:
Set my spirit free that I might worship Thee.
Set my spirit free that I might praise Thy name.
Let all bondage go, and let deliverance flow.
Set my spirit free to worship Thee.
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Stop! And Let Me Tell You
Song:
Stop! And let me tell you
What the good Lord's done for me;
Stop! And let me tell you
How the good Lord set me free,
For He has healed my body & saved my soul,
Baptized me and made me whole;
Stop! And let me tell you
What the good Lord's done for me.
(This song is good when you have someone
walking toward the stage, you get up, follow
the person and tap the shoulder, "Stop" and
go on singing. They would be surprised and
impressed, too.)
Dorothy:
I could think of one story of Jesus who
was walking with many people around Him.
Somebody had touched the border of his
garment and He stopped walking. He said,
Who touched Me? Peter was surprised and
said, "What? There are people all around
touching You." Jesus said, "No, this was
a special touch because I felt the power
went out of me." The woman came to Jesus
and told Him what she did. Jesus was
impressed and said to her, "Go in peace
because it was your faith that made you
whole". She was the one that stopped Jesus
from walking and she received her healing.
This story is found in Luke 8:43-48.
Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for this story
of hope. And give us strength not to give up
believing in Your Son, Jesus whom we could touch
Him by faith. Thank you for giving us strength to
be like this woman who was determined to be healed.
Holy Spirit, help us to remember God's promises of
healing power that belong to us, in Jesus' name. Amen!
Stop! And let me tell you
What the good Lord's done for me;
Stop! And let me tell you
How the good Lord set me free,
For He has healed my body & saved my soul,
Baptized me and made me whole;
Stop! And let me tell you
What the good Lord's done for me.
(This song is good when you have someone
walking toward the stage, you get up, follow
the person and tap the shoulder, "Stop" and
go on singing. They would be surprised and
impressed, too.)
Dorothy:
I could think of one story of Jesus who
was walking with many people around Him.
Somebody had touched the border of his
garment and He stopped walking. He said,
Who touched Me? Peter was surprised and
said, "What? There are people all around
touching You." Jesus said, "No, this was
a special touch because I felt the power
went out of me." The woman came to Jesus
and told Him what she did. Jesus was
impressed and said to her, "Go in peace
because it was your faith that made you
whole". She was the one that stopped Jesus
from walking and she received her healing.
This story is found in Luke 8:43-48.
Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for this story
of hope. And give us strength not to give up
believing in Your Son, Jesus whom we could touch
Him by faith. Thank you for giving us strength to
be like this woman who was determined to be healed.
Holy Spirit, help us to remember God's promises of
healing power that belong to us, in Jesus' name. Amen!
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
I Need Thee
Song: I Need Thee Every Hour
I need Thee every hour, most gracious Lord,
No tender voice like Thine can peace afford;
I need Thee, O I need Thee, every hour I need Thee!
O bless me now, my Savior, I come to Thee. --Hawks
Philippians 4:19
My God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
Devotion: "Absolute Needs"
From our first breath until our last, we have few truly essential needs. Without oxygen, we would perish in minutes. We must have food and water. Our bodies, when exhausted, require rest. And in harsh weather, we must seek shelter. So, while we are needy creatures, our basic needs are few.
When it comes to our wants, however, there seems to be no limit. Indeed, the entire advertising industry is devoted to expanding our "needs."
But what about those basic needs we overlook? What about our need for the Bread of Life and the living water of God's truth? What about our need for spiritual fellowship that gives strength, hope, peace, and comfort? The vague dissatisfaction so many people experience is really spiritual malnutrition and thirst.
Jesus told a Samaritan woman about the water that would become "a fountain of water springing up into everlasting life" (John 4:14). He had what she truly needed--what Peter later called "the words of eternal life" (6:68).
Have we been ignoring the words of Jesus: "Man shall not live by bread alone"? (Luke 4:4). Have we been failing to nourish our souls while pursuing our wants? "Seek first the kingdom of God and His righeousness, and all these things shall be added to you" (Matt. 6:33). --Vernon Grounds, RBC Ministries, "Our Daily Bread."
Just as our body needs daily food, so does our spirit.
John 4:7-15 Reading New Century Version
7When a Samaritan woman came to the well to get some water, Jesus said to her, "Please give me a drink." 8[This happened while Jesus' followers were in town buying some food.] 9The woman said, "I am surprised that you ask me for a drink, since you are a Jewish man and I am a Samaritan woman." [Jewish people are not friends with Samaritans.] 10Jesus said, "If you only knew the free gift of God and who it is that is asking you for water, you would have asked him, and he would have given you living water." 11The woman said, "Sir, where will you get this living water? The well is very deep, and you have nothing to get water with. 12Are you greater than Jacob, our father, who gave us this well and drank from it himself along with his sons and flocks?" 13Jesus answered, "Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, 14but whoever drinks the water I will give will never be thirsty. The water I give will become a spring of water gushing up inside that person, giving eternal life." 15The woman said to him, "Sir, give me this water so I will never be thirsty again and will not have to come back here to get more water."
I need Thee every hour, most gracious Lord,
No tender voice like Thine can peace afford;
I need Thee, O I need Thee, every hour I need Thee!
O bless me now, my Savior, I come to Thee. --Hawks
Philippians 4:19
My God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
Devotion: "Absolute Needs"
From our first breath until our last, we have few truly essential needs. Without oxygen, we would perish in minutes. We must have food and water. Our bodies, when exhausted, require rest. And in harsh weather, we must seek shelter. So, while we are needy creatures, our basic needs are few.
When it comes to our wants, however, there seems to be no limit. Indeed, the entire advertising industry is devoted to expanding our "needs."
But what about those basic needs we overlook? What about our need for the Bread of Life and the living water of God's truth? What about our need for spiritual fellowship that gives strength, hope, peace, and comfort? The vague dissatisfaction so many people experience is really spiritual malnutrition and thirst.
Jesus told a Samaritan woman about the water that would become "a fountain of water springing up into everlasting life" (John 4:14). He had what she truly needed--what Peter later called "the words of eternal life" (6:68).
Have we been ignoring the words of Jesus: "Man shall not live by bread alone"? (Luke 4:4). Have we been failing to nourish our souls while pursuing our wants? "Seek first the kingdom of God and His righeousness, and all these things shall be added to you" (Matt. 6:33). --Vernon Grounds, RBC Ministries, "Our Daily Bread."
Just as our body needs daily food, so does our spirit.
John 4:7-15 Reading New Century Version
7When a Samaritan woman came to the well to get some water, Jesus said to her, "Please give me a drink." 8[This happened while Jesus' followers were in town buying some food.] 9The woman said, "I am surprised that you ask me for a drink, since you are a Jewish man and I am a Samaritan woman." [Jewish people are not friends with Samaritans.] 10Jesus said, "If you only knew the free gift of God and who it is that is asking you for water, you would have asked him, and he would have given you living water." 11The woman said, "Sir, where will you get this living water? The well is very deep, and you have nothing to get water with. 12Are you greater than Jacob, our father, who gave us this well and drank from it himself along with his sons and flocks?" 13Jesus answered, "Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, 14but whoever drinks the water I will give will never be thirsty. The water I give will become a spring of water gushing up inside that person, giving eternal life." 15The woman said to him, "Sir, give me this water so I will never be thirsty again and will not have to come back here to get more water."
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