Dec 28 2010 - January 1 2011 Bread Box
Psalm 16:11a
"You will show me the path of life" (Amplified).
The new year is coming. There are many things going on around us. David focus on God and said, "in Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand there are pleasures forevermore". (Ps.16:11b Amplified).
The poem I found from a book called, Becoming a Prayer Warrior by Elizabeth Alves. The poem is written by Sandra Goodwin.
I Traveled on My Knees
Last night I took a journey to Israel across the seas;
I did not go by boat or plane, I traveled on my knees.
I saw so many people there with scars and wounds within.
But God told me that I should go--there was oil to pour from Him.
I replied, "Lord, I cannot go and work with such as these."
He answered quickly, "Yes you can, by traveling on your knees."
He said, "You pray, I'll meet their need, you call and I will hear.
Be concerned about the fate of those both far and near."
And so I tried it, knelt in prayer, gave up some hours of ease.
I felt the Lord right by my side while traveling on my knees.
As I pray on and saw them helped, and badly wounded healed,
I saw God's workers' strength renewed while laboring on the field.
I said, "Yes, Lord, I have a job--my desire Thy will to please,
I can go and heed Thy call by traveling on my knees."
--Adapted from a poem by Sandra Goodwin.
So let us focus the new year with "Traveling on our knees."
May God bless you! And a Happy New Year!!!!
Dorothy
Friday, December 31, 2010
Monday, December 27, 2010
A Sparrow
Matthew 10:29 "Not even a sparrow, worth only half a penny, can fall to the ground without your Father knowing it" (NLT).
How much are you worth to God, the Father? Jesus said, "You are worth much more than many sparrows" (Matt.10:31 NVC).
I like to quote the notes written by Donald C. Stamps from Zondervan Bible. The notes are very impressive. It touched my heart. Read this: Jesus teaches that God's faithful children are of great worth to their heavenly Father.
(1) God values you and your personal needs; He desires your love and fellowship so much that He sent Jesus to die on the cross for you (John 3:16). You are never away from His presence, care, and concern. He knows all your needs, trials, and sorrows.
(2) You are so important to God that He treasures your faithfulness, love, and loyalty to Himself above all earthly things. Your unwavering faith in Christ, proved genuine (real) in the midst of trials and trouble, is His glory and honor. End.
Did you know that Donald C. Stamps battled his cancer for a year and went to be with the Lord. His 10 years of work on notes and articles were left to the committees to complete this "The Full Life Study Bible" which I now have. It is an honor to know that Donald thought highly of God even though he didn't get healed of cancer. Isn't it hard to understand? Let's trust God today!
The song: Every Moment of the Day
Every moment of the day My Father cares for me,
Every moment of the day My heart from fear is free;
He who sees the sparrow fall Will hear my call;
Every moment of the day God watches over me.
(Harry Dixon Loes, Billy Graham New York Crusade,
Song Book, compiled by Clifford Barrows)
How much are you worth to God, the Father? Jesus said, "You are worth much more than many sparrows" (Matt.10:31 NVC).
I like to quote the notes written by Donald C. Stamps from Zondervan Bible. The notes are very impressive. It touched my heart. Read this: Jesus teaches that God's faithful children are of great worth to their heavenly Father.
(1) God values you and your personal needs; He desires your love and fellowship so much that He sent Jesus to die on the cross for you (John 3:16). You are never away from His presence, care, and concern. He knows all your needs, trials, and sorrows.
(2) You are so important to God that He treasures your faithfulness, love, and loyalty to Himself above all earthly things. Your unwavering faith in Christ, proved genuine (real) in the midst of trials and trouble, is His glory and honor. End.
Did you know that Donald C. Stamps battled his cancer for a year and went to be with the Lord. His 10 years of work on notes and articles were left to the committees to complete this "The Full Life Study Bible" which I now have. It is an honor to know that Donald thought highly of God even though he didn't get healed of cancer. Isn't it hard to understand? Let's trust God today!
The song: Every Moment of the Day
Every moment of the day My Father cares for me,
Every moment of the day My heart from fear is free;
He who sees the sparrow fall Will hear my call;
Every moment of the day God watches over me.
(Harry Dixon Loes, Billy Graham New York Crusade,
Song Book, compiled by Clifford Barrows)
Saturday, December 25, 2010
What Child Is This?
Luke 2:7a “… she brought forth her firstborn son …”
During the time of Israel, everyone was waiting for the prophetic Messiah to come. They looked forward for Messiah to come from the sky. They did not dream He would be a “babe,” so small, so helpless. What child is this that “God, the Creator” would come into a little tiny baby, just a little baby? The angel announced to the shepherds from Luke 2:11 “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.”
He was born with a human form rather than coming in a splendor glory from the sky as a supreme God of all rulers to overcome Roman Empire! People would become fearful of the powerful God in Jesus! But instead Christ chose to grow up among His own people and it was not exactly what they thought He would do. Even His step-brothers doubted Him. He was too human! How could Jesus be “God” in a day-to-day basis? Is it hard to understand God’s ways? This is where we need to trust Him on a day-to-day basis. So trust God today and have a Merry Christmas!
Song: What Child Is This?
1. What Child is this, who, laid to rest,
On Mary’s lap is sleeping?
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet,
While shepherds watch are keeping?
Chorus:
This, this is Christ the King,
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing;
Haste, Haste to bring Him laud (praise),
The Babe, the Son of Mary.
3. So bring Him incense, gold and myrrh,
Come, rich and poor, to own Him;
The King of kings salvation brings;
Let loving hearts enthrone Him. [Then Chorus]
(William Chatterton Dix
During the time of Israel, everyone was waiting for the prophetic Messiah to come. They looked forward for Messiah to come from the sky. They did not dream He would be a “babe,” so small, so helpless. What child is this that “God, the Creator” would come into a little tiny baby, just a little baby? The angel announced to the shepherds from Luke 2:11 “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.”
He was born with a human form rather than coming in a splendor glory from the sky as a supreme God of all rulers to overcome Roman Empire! People would become fearful of the powerful God in Jesus! But instead Christ chose to grow up among His own people and it was not exactly what they thought He would do. Even His step-brothers doubted Him. He was too human! How could Jesus be “God” in a day-to-day basis? Is it hard to understand God’s ways? This is where we need to trust Him on a day-to-day basis. So trust God today and have a Merry Christmas!
Song: What Child Is This?
1. What Child is this, who, laid to rest,
On Mary’s lap is sleeping?
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet,
While shepherds watch are keeping?
Chorus:
This, this is Christ the King,
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing;
Haste, Haste to bring Him laud (praise),
The Babe, the Son of Mary.
3. So bring Him incense, gold and myrrh,
Come, rich and poor, to own Him;
The King of kings salvation brings;
Let loving hearts enthrone Him. [Then Chorus]
(William Chatterton Dix
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Like A Shepherd!
Isaiah 40:11b KJV: “… He shall gather the lambs with His arm, and carry them in his bosom …” Bread Box
How close are you to Jesus? NLT says: “He will carry the lambs in His arms, holding them close to His heart.” I am sure you have seen a picture of Jesus holding the lamb in His left arm and held the staff with His right hand. He was looking at the lamb with tenderness. This shows how much He loves you. You are like a little lamb to Him. Open your heart to Jesus and I pray that you will feel His tenderness and His closeness. Let the healing of tenderness flows into your soul and body and mind in Jesus’ name.
Reading from Isaiah 40:1-10 was a prophecy of Christ’s coming. It is like a big herald of news! A splendor of glory! A big announcement like a trumpet sounding! NCV verse 10 says, “Look, the Lord God is coming with power to rule all the people. Look, He will bring reward for His people …” (Is. 40:10). Yet in the next verse 11, scenery is changed to a shepherd style and it says, “He takes care of His people like a shepherd. He gathers them like lambs in His arms. He gently leads the mothers of the lambs” (NCV). Oh! That’s very tender! Let's trust our loving Savior, the Shepherd the One who leads us through it all!
Song: Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us
Savior, like a shepherd lead us;
Much we need Thy tender care;
In Thy pleasant pastures feed us,
For our use Thy folds prepare:
Blessed Jesus, Blessed Jesus,
Thou hast brought us, Thine we are;
Blessed Jesus, Blessed Jesus,
Thou hast brought us, Thine we are.
(Dorothy Ann Thrupp’s Hymns for the
Young, 1836; Sing His Praise)
How close are you to Jesus? NLT says: “He will carry the lambs in His arms, holding them close to His heart.” I am sure you have seen a picture of Jesus holding the lamb in His left arm and held the staff with His right hand. He was looking at the lamb with tenderness. This shows how much He loves you. You are like a little lamb to Him. Open your heart to Jesus and I pray that you will feel His tenderness and His closeness. Let the healing of tenderness flows into your soul and body and mind in Jesus’ name.
Reading from Isaiah 40:1-10 was a prophecy of Christ’s coming. It is like a big herald of news! A splendor of glory! A big announcement like a trumpet sounding! NCV verse 10 says, “Look, the Lord God is coming with power to rule all the people. Look, He will bring reward for His people …” (Is. 40:10). Yet in the next verse 11, scenery is changed to a shepherd style and it says, “He takes care of His people like a shepherd. He gathers them like lambs in His arms. He gently leads the mothers of the lambs” (NCV). Oh! That’s very tender! Let's trust our loving Savior, the Shepherd the One who leads us through it all!
Song: Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us
Savior, like a shepherd lead us;
Much we need Thy tender care;
In Thy pleasant pastures feed us,
For our use Thy folds prepare:
Blessed Jesus, Blessed Jesus,
Thou hast brought us, Thine we are;
Blessed Jesus, Blessed Jesus,
Thou hast brought us, Thine we are.
(Dorothy Ann Thrupp’s Hymns for the
Young, 1836; Sing His Praise)
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Farther Along
The song, "Farther Along" is like along the way we have come this far. As the time goes by ... and some day we'll see that it was to build our characters and to build our trust in Him a lot more. It was very popular song back then in 1950's. Even Johnny Cash and his wife, June Cash, the famous singers sang that song. They went through so much so the song has a deep meaning to them.
Song: Farther Along
1. Tempted and tried we’re oft (often) made to wonder,
Why should it be thus all the day long,
While there are others living about us,
Never molested (been bothered) tho in the wrong.
[Then chorus]
2. When death has come and taken our loved ones,
It leaves our home so lonely and drear;
Then do we wonder why others prosper,
Living so wicked year after year.
[Then chorus]
3. Faithful till death said our loving Master,
A few more days to labor and wait;
Toils of the road will then seem as nothing,
As we sweep thru the beautiful gate.
[Then chorus]
4. When we see Jesus coming in glory,
When He comes from His home in the sky;
Then we shall meet Him in that bright mansion,
We’ll understand it all by and by.
[Chorus]
Farther along we’ll know all about it,
Farther along we’ll understand why;
Cheer up, my brother, live in the sunshine,
We’ll understand it all by and by.
[Rev. W.B. Stevens]
Song: Farther Along
1. Tempted and tried we’re oft (often) made to wonder,
Why should it be thus all the day long,
While there are others living about us,
Never molested (been bothered) tho in the wrong.
[Then chorus]
2. When death has come and taken our loved ones,
It leaves our home so lonely and drear;
Then do we wonder why others prosper,
Living so wicked year after year.
[Then chorus]
3. Faithful till death said our loving Master,
A few more days to labor and wait;
Toils of the road will then seem as nothing,
As we sweep thru the beautiful gate.
[Then chorus]
4. When we see Jesus coming in glory,
When He comes from His home in the sky;
Then we shall meet Him in that bright mansion,
We’ll understand it all by and by.
[Chorus]
Farther along we’ll know all about it,
Farther along we’ll understand why;
Cheer up, my brother, live in the sunshine,
We’ll understand it all by and by.
[Rev. W.B. Stevens]
Enough Trouble?
"The Lord is my strength and song, and he (God) is become my salvation." Exodus 15:2 Bread Box with prayer.
Prayer box:
"Lord, order my steps today. Make me strong, not for the sake of possessing strength, but to make me sufficient for the crisis moments in my life and in the lives of others who reach out to me." In Jesus' name we pray Amen!
We depend on God's strength for today. I typed the whole song in the computer document of "Farther Along." And the internet won't open for me to paste the whole song into email so I could forward the song into my tiny pager and send them to you. I guess I'll do that later.
Have enough trouble of your own? Trust God He cares!
Dorothy
Ps. A friend appreciate the chorus, Farther Along and remember number three line so I thought it would be good just to send you the whole song. It is suppose to reminds us that all is not lost when you keep trusting God. So you all have a Merry Christmas!!!
Prayer box:
"Lord, order my steps today. Make me strong, not for the sake of possessing strength, but to make me sufficient for the crisis moments in my life and in the lives of others who reach out to me." In Jesus' name we pray Amen!
We depend on God's strength for today. I typed the whole song in the computer document of "Farther Along." And the internet won't open for me to paste the whole song into email so I could forward the song into my tiny pager and send them to you. I guess I'll do that later.
Have enough trouble of your own? Trust God He cares!
Dorothy
Ps. A friend appreciate the chorus, Farther Along and remember number three line so I thought it would be good just to send you the whole song. It is suppose to reminds us that all is not lost when you keep trusting God. So you all have a Merry Christmas!!!
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Afflictions of Righteous
Psalm 34:19a
"Many are the afflictions of the righteous ..."
The word, affliction means something that causes pain or unhappiness. The word, afflict means to cause suffering or not very happy about something.
You know something? God already noticed our afflictions. It is not that He doesn't care about our afflictions. Even though God promised blessing and prosperity (success) for those who obeyed His Word yet "a righteous man may have many troubles" (Psalm 34:19 niv).
We don't always understand why we are going through this, but one thing God promised, "but the Lord delivereth him (you) out of them all" (Psalm 4:19b). God always has a purpose so when the time is right, He will deliver us either in this life on earth or in heaven. Trust Him!
I watched Trinity Broadcasting Network and I was surprised to see the Billy Graham classic film of Johnny Cash and his wife June Carter Cash. They were singing a very old song, "Farther Along." The words mean "Some Day." They sang all verses and it was long so I chose chorus. If you want all verses, I would use another compose for song itself later.
Chorus:
Farther along (some day)we'll know all about it,
Farther along (some day) we'll understand why;
Cheer up, my brother, live in the sunshine,
We'll understand it all by and by.
(Rev. W. B. Stevens, 1937)
May the Lord comforts you today!
"Many are the afflictions of the righteous ..."
The word, affliction means something that causes pain or unhappiness. The word, afflict means to cause suffering or not very happy about something.
You know something? God already noticed our afflictions. It is not that He doesn't care about our afflictions. Even though God promised blessing and prosperity (success) for those who obeyed His Word yet "a righteous man may have many troubles" (Psalm 34:19 niv).
We don't always understand why we are going through this, but one thing God promised, "but the Lord delivereth him (you) out of them all" (Psalm 4:19b). God always has a purpose so when the time is right, He will deliver us either in this life on earth or in heaven. Trust Him!
I watched Trinity Broadcasting Network and I was surprised to see the Billy Graham classic film of Johnny Cash and his wife June Carter Cash. They were singing a very old song, "Farther Along." The words mean "Some Day." They sang all verses and it was long so I chose chorus. If you want all verses, I would use another compose for song itself later.
Chorus:
Farther along (some day)we'll know all about it,
Farther along (some day) we'll understand why;
Cheer up, my brother, live in the sunshine,
We'll understand it all by and by.
(Rev. W. B. Stevens, 1937)
May the Lord comforts you today!
Monday, December 20, 2010
True Spirit of Christmas!
Dorothy: I thought this was good to share with you, a message about a true spirit of Christmas from Dean Hardy.
As I prepare for my Christmas message this devotional (Dec 17 Bread Box) reminds me of another 'sad time' the people of God went thru. Isaiah wrote, "But those who have suffered will no longer be in pain. The territories of Zebulun & Naphtali in Galilee were once hated. But this land of the Gentiles across the Jordan River & along the Mediterranean Sea will be greatly respected. Those who walked in the dark have seen a bright light. And it shines upon everyone who lives in the land of darkest shadows. Our LORD, you have made your nation stronger. Because of you, its people are glad & celebrate like workers at harvest time or like soldiers dividing up what they have taken" Isaiah 9:1-3 CEV.
This of course is followed by that famous passage of Scripture predicting the coming of the Messiah, the real reason we celebrate this season ... "For to us a child is born, to us a Son is given, & the government will be on His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of His government & peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne & over His kingdom, establishing & upholding it with justice & righteousness from that time on & forever. The zeal of the LORD Almighty will accomplish this" Isaiah 9:6-7 NIV.
When I struggle in this season it is because I'm focused on the tinsel, lights & gifts that dominate this season. As long as we stay focused on Him--the real reason, we always have great reason to rejoice.
Serving the Master together,
Dean Hardy
As I prepare for my Christmas message this devotional (Dec 17 Bread Box) reminds me of another 'sad time' the people of God went thru. Isaiah wrote, "But those who have suffered will no longer be in pain. The territories of Zebulun & Naphtali in Galilee were once hated. But this land of the Gentiles across the Jordan River & along the Mediterranean Sea will be greatly respected. Those who walked in the dark have seen a bright light. And it shines upon everyone who lives in the land of darkest shadows. Our LORD, you have made your nation stronger. Because of you, its people are glad & celebrate like workers at harvest time or like soldiers dividing up what they have taken" Isaiah 9:1-3 CEV.
This of course is followed by that famous passage of Scripture predicting the coming of the Messiah, the real reason we celebrate this season ... "For to us a child is born, to us a Son is given, & the government will be on His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of His government & peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne & over His kingdom, establishing & upholding it with justice & righteousness from that time on & forever. The zeal of the LORD Almighty will accomplish this" Isaiah 9:6-7 NIV.
When I struggle in this season it is because I'm focused on the tinsel, lights & gifts that dominate this season. As long as we stay focused on Him--the real reason, we always have great reason to rejoice.
Serving the Master together,
Dean Hardy
Friday, December 17, 2010
The Lord Upholds!
Psalm 145:14
"The Lord upholdeth all that fall, and raiseth up all those that bowed down" - KJV. "Yahweh is ready to uphold all who are falling. And to raise all who are laid prostrate" - Rhm. "The Lord sustains all those who fall; He lifts up those who are prostrate with grief" - Har.
The word, uphold means to give support to and to lift up. Raise up means to increase the strength; to move from a lower to a higher place or position. Prostrate is an interesting word. Dictionary meaning 1: stretched out with the face on the ground 2: completely overcome or exhausted (prostrate with grief, something or someone we lost). The word, fall interest me to check the meaning. Fall has many meanings. I will focus on "feeling low." To come down or to drop oneself to a lower position. Sounds like what we had before was gone and one become "lost in feeling."
I chatted with a friend on VP and we discussed holiday's "lowly feelings." I was watching a Christmas Story, a movie about a man who said, "The saddest part of Christmas is December 26. People can't wait for holidays to be over with and when Dec 26 came, it was a sad day. It is important to enjoy every moment that you have so when Dec 26 comes, you would have already appreciate what you have." A friend added that on December 26 was the highest rate of suicide. It is when a person just could not handle the "lost" of something on Dec. 26th.
Is there any wonder that we need to remember that God is aware of this? God wants us to know .... that ... Psalm 145:14 gives a clear picture of God Himself is touched when you are falling. He reach down to pick you up and hold you into His loving arms. So give God a moment of your time to lift you up today!
PS. A good time to pray for God to protect many who might attempts suicide on Dec 26 and intercession moment of time to stop them. Pray that they turn to Heavenly Father's loving arms holding them and to save them from being lost souls.
"The Lord upholdeth all that fall, and raiseth up all those that bowed down" - KJV. "Yahweh is ready to uphold all who are falling. And to raise all who are laid prostrate" - Rhm. "The Lord sustains all those who fall; He lifts up those who are prostrate with grief" - Har.
The word, uphold means to give support to and to lift up. Raise up means to increase the strength; to move from a lower to a higher place or position. Prostrate is an interesting word. Dictionary meaning 1: stretched out with the face on the ground 2: completely overcome or exhausted (prostrate with grief, something or someone we lost). The word, fall interest me to check the meaning. Fall has many meanings. I will focus on "feeling low." To come down or to drop oneself to a lower position. Sounds like what we had before was gone and one become "lost in feeling."
I chatted with a friend on VP and we discussed holiday's "lowly feelings." I was watching a Christmas Story, a movie about a man who said, "The saddest part of Christmas is December 26. People can't wait for holidays to be over with and when Dec 26 came, it was a sad day. It is important to enjoy every moment that you have so when Dec 26 comes, you would have already appreciate what you have." A friend added that on December 26 was the highest rate of suicide. It is when a person just could not handle the "lost" of something on Dec. 26th.
Is there any wonder that we need to remember that God is aware of this? God wants us to know .... that ... Psalm 145:14 gives a clear picture of God Himself is touched when you are falling. He reach down to pick you up and hold you into His loving arms. So give God a moment of your time to lift you up today!
PS. A good time to pray for God to protect many who might attempts suicide on Dec 26 and intercession moment of time to stop them. Pray that they turn to Heavenly Father's loving arms holding them and to save them from being lost souls.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Grace Greater
Ephesians 1:7 ncv
"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..." Bread Box for Dec 15 + 16 2010
How much is God's grace? ".. He has given to us so fully and freely" (Eph.1:8a). What is that? "That is, in Christ, He chose us ... to be His people and we bring praise to God because of His wonderful grace. God gave that grace to us freely, in Christ, the One God loves" (Eph.1:4,6). God gave His grace to us, why? "Because of His love, and it was what He wanted ... to make us His own children through Jesus Christ. And that pleased God so much" (Eph.1:5).
You know, I have come to appreciate God's grace more and more. I pray that Holy Spirit will open our hearts toward God, the wondrous of His grace. The song came to me: Grace Greater Than Our Sin.
"Marvelous grace of our living Lord,
Grace that exceeds (goes beyond) our sin and our guilt,
Yonder on Calvery's mount outpoured,
There where the blood of the Lamb was split (spill).
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 sins..."
(Julia Harriette Johnson)
May the Lord gives you grace and peace today!
PS. On Dec. 15th morning, Tony and I worked cleaning the lobby of Taco Bell and the word we saw our boss signed her hands, "Blessing." She was sick with sinus, but still has to work so she was blessed to see us helping her. I called that "grace of God" upon her. It means grace is a blessing to those who don't deserve it, yet God gives help and grace in time of need. Bless God!!!!!
"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..." Bread Box for Dec 15 + 16 2010
How much is God's grace? ".. He has given to us so fully and freely" (Eph.1:8a). What is that? "That is, in Christ, He chose us ... to be His people and we bring praise to God because of His wonderful grace. God gave that grace to us freely, in Christ, the One God loves" (Eph.1:4,6). God gave His grace to us, why? "Because of His love, and it was what He wanted ... to make us His own children through Jesus Christ. And that pleased God so much" (Eph.1:5).
You know, I have come to appreciate God's grace more and more. I pray that Holy Spirit will open our hearts toward God, the wondrous of His grace. The song came to me: Grace Greater Than Our Sin.
"Marvelous grace of our living Lord,
Grace that exceeds (goes beyond) our sin and our guilt,
Yonder on Calvery's mount outpoured,
There where the blood of the Lamb was split (spill).
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 sins..."
(Julia Harriette Johnson)
May the Lord gives you grace and peace today!
PS. On Dec. 15th morning, Tony and I worked cleaning the lobby of Taco Bell and the word we saw our boss signed her hands, "Blessing." She was sick with sinus, but still has to work so she was blessed to see us helping her. I called that "grace of God" upon her. It means grace is a blessing to those who don't deserve it, yet God gives help and grace in time of need. Bless God!!!!!
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Depend on God's Grace!
Proverbs 3:34b
"He giveth grace unto the lowly."
Good morning again! Right now Tony and I are going through "lowly times." And this verse tell us that we will depend on God's grace to pull us through the lowly times. Tony needs prayer for his eyes. Although he can still see without eye glasses, still can read books and Closed Captioning on TV, he has partly retina damaged according to Eye Surgical Association Doctor.
Today good news is that Tony begin his training job at Taco Bell and I will be assisting him this morning. This gives Tony hope and his health is pretty good (hopefully). I have to get him a Family Doctor to begin with. The Eye Specialist recommended Family Doctor since he thinks something in his body is causing problem to his eyes. It might be cause from surgeries around his face and near his eyes for removed skin cancer since 20 years. Who knows! He is fine now. Just keep checking!
If you are going through lowly time, remember "He (God) giveth grace unto the lowly" (Proverbs 3:34b). I pray God gives you grace and peace in Jesus' name I pray. Agreed? Amen.
Song: Wonderful Peace
Peace, peace, wonderful peace.
Coming down from the Father above.
Sweep over my spirit forever I pray,
In fathomless bellows of love.
(W.D. Cornell, altered)
"He giveth grace unto the lowly."
Good morning again! Right now Tony and I are going through "lowly times." And this verse tell us that we will depend on God's grace to pull us through the lowly times. Tony needs prayer for his eyes. Although he can still see without eye glasses, still can read books and Closed Captioning on TV, he has partly retina damaged according to Eye Surgical Association Doctor.
Today good news is that Tony begin his training job at Taco Bell and I will be assisting him this morning. This gives Tony hope and his health is pretty good (hopefully). I have to get him a Family Doctor to begin with. The Eye Specialist recommended Family Doctor since he thinks something in his body is causing problem to his eyes. It might be cause from surgeries around his face and near his eyes for removed skin cancer since 20 years. Who knows! He is fine now. Just keep checking!
If you are going through lowly time, remember "He (God) giveth grace unto the lowly" (Proverbs 3:34b). I pray God gives you grace and peace in Jesus' name I pray. Agreed? Amen.
Song: Wonderful Peace
Peace, peace, wonderful peace.
Coming down from the Father above.
Sweep over my spirit forever I pray,
In fathomless bellows of love.
(W.D. Cornell, altered)
Monday, December 13, 2010
Wonderfully Made
Psalm 139:14 kjv
"I will praise thee (God); for I am fearfully (amazing) and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy (God's) works ..."
Have you ever look at yourself and say, "I am not happy with the way I look?" What does God's Word have to say about that? NVC: David said, "You made my whole being; you formed me in my mother's body. I praise You because You made me in an amazing and wonderful way. What You have done is wonderful. I (David) know this well" (Psalm 139:13-14).
When Samuel, the prophet came to Jesse to call out his seven sons because God told Samuel that one of Jesse's son would be a chosen King of Israel. All sons were lined up and Samuel went one by one. Samuel was sure it would be one of them because they looked so handsome, maybe tall and maybe well-built bodies. But God told Samuel, it was not them.
He asked the father, Jesse if he had any more sons. "Ahh yes, David was out in the field with his sheep." Jesse thought, "No! He's short, too young, and not perfect to be a future King." Then David was brought in and Samuel looked over at David, "Lord? David?" God spoke to Samuel, "I do not look at the outward appearance of men. I look at the heart. I have chosen David" (1 Sam.16:7-13).
No wonder David quoted "I praise You (God) because You made me in an amazing and wonderful way." So God is looking inside your heart. Your heart toward God is more important than your appearance. So let's thank Him for what we are and let our heart love God today!
Song: He Looked Beyond My Fault
Amazing grace will always be my song of praise,
For it was grace that bought my liberty;
I do not know just why He came to love me so,
He looked beyond my fault and saw my need.
I shall forever lift my eyes to Calvary.
To view the cross where Jesus died for me;
How marvelous the grace that caught my falling soul!
He looked beyond my fault and saw my need.
(Dottie Rambo, Country Songs)
"I will praise thee (God); for I am fearfully (amazing) and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy (God's) works ..."
Have you ever look at yourself and say, "I am not happy with the way I look?" What does God's Word have to say about that? NVC: David said, "You made my whole being; you formed me in my mother's body. I praise You because You made me in an amazing and wonderful way. What You have done is wonderful. I (David) know this well" (Psalm 139:13-14).
When Samuel, the prophet came to Jesse to call out his seven sons because God told Samuel that one of Jesse's son would be a chosen King of Israel. All sons were lined up and Samuel went one by one. Samuel was sure it would be one of them because they looked so handsome, maybe tall and maybe well-built bodies. But God told Samuel, it was not them.
He asked the father, Jesse if he had any more sons. "Ahh yes, David was out in the field with his sheep." Jesse thought, "No! He's short, too young, and not perfect to be a future King." Then David was brought in and Samuel looked over at David, "Lord? David?" God spoke to Samuel, "I do not look at the outward appearance of men. I look at the heart. I have chosen David" (1 Sam.16:7-13).
No wonder David quoted "I praise You (God) because You made me in an amazing and wonderful way." So God is looking inside your heart. Your heart toward God is more important than your appearance. So let's thank Him for what we are and let our heart love God today!
Song: He Looked Beyond My Fault
Amazing grace will always be my song of praise,
For it was grace that bought my liberty;
I do not know just why He came to love me so,
He looked beyond my fault and saw my need.
I shall forever lift my eyes to Calvary.
To view the cross where Jesus died for me;
How marvelous the grace that caught my falling soul!
He looked beyond my fault and saw my need.
(Dottie Rambo, Country Songs)
Friday, December 10, 2010
Justified By Faith
Romans 5:1 "Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God."
What does being justified by faith really mean? NCV says, "Since we have been made right with God by our faith, we have peace with God."
How did that happen? "This happened through our Lord Jesus Christ, who has brought us into that blessing of God's grace that we now enjoy. And we are happy because of the hope we have sharing God's glory" (Romans 5:1b-2).
So that means we will be free from all the troubles? "We also have joy with our troubles, because we know that these troubles produce patience. And patience produces character, and character produces hope. And this hope will never disappoint us, because God has poured out His love to fill our hearts. He gave His love through the Holy Spirit, whom God has given us" (Romans 5:3-5).
Justified means to prove or show to be just, right, legal, or reasonable 2: to release from guilt of sin (Merriam-Webster).
Being justified is like, just as if I had never sinned before. So let us be thankful that Jesus' blood washed us and His blood cover us and all God sees is our faith in Him. So trust God today!
Chorus: At the Cross
At the cross, at the cross
Where I first saw the light,
And the burden of my heart rolled away,
It was there by faith
I received my sight,
And now I am happy all the day!
(Isaac Watts, Melodies of Praise)
What does being justified by faith really mean? NCV says, "Since we have been made right with God by our faith, we have peace with God."
How did that happen? "This happened through our Lord Jesus Christ, who has brought us into that blessing of God's grace that we now enjoy. And we are happy because of the hope we have sharing God's glory" (Romans 5:1b-2).
So that means we will be free from all the troubles? "We also have joy with our troubles, because we know that these troubles produce patience. And patience produces character, and character produces hope. And this hope will never disappoint us, because God has poured out His love to fill our hearts. He gave His love through the Holy Spirit, whom God has given us" (Romans 5:3-5).
Justified means to prove or show to be just, right, legal, or reasonable 2: to release from guilt of sin (Merriam-Webster).
Being justified is like, just as if I had never sinned before. So let us be thankful that Jesus' blood washed us and His blood cover us and all God sees is our faith in Him. So trust God today!
Chorus: At the Cross
At the cross, at the cross
Where I first saw the light,
And the burden of my heart rolled away,
It was there by faith
I received my sight,
And now I am happy all the day!
(Isaac Watts, Melodies of Praise)
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Ask God for Wisdom!
James 1:5 NCV
"But if any of you needs wisdom, you should ask God for it. He is generous and enjoys giving to all people, so He will give you wisdom."
Do you need wisdom? Ask God. He is happy to give you wisdom. James 1:6 says, "But when you ask God, you must believe and not doubt."
What does a person looks like when he doubts? James 1:6b says, "Anyone who doubts is like a wave in the sea, blown up and down by the wind."
It also sounds like roller coasters, ride goes way up and then goes way down. "Such (that kind of) doubters are thinking two different things at the same time, and they cannot decide about anything they do. They should not think they will receive anything from the Lord" (James 1:7-8 NCV).
Wow! So it is so important to trust God completely today! Don't doubt Him!
Song: I Believe God
I believe God .. I believe God..!
Ask what you need
And it shall be done ..
Trust and obey ..
believe Him and say ..
'I believe, I believe God' ....
(Song Collections)
"But if any of you needs wisdom, you should ask God for it. He is generous and enjoys giving to all people, so He will give you wisdom."
Do you need wisdom? Ask God. He is happy to give you wisdom. James 1:6 says, "But when you ask God, you must believe and not doubt."
What does a person looks like when he doubts? James 1:6b says, "Anyone who doubts is like a wave in the sea, blown up and down by the wind."
It also sounds like roller coasters, ride goes way up and then goes way down. "Such (that kind of) doubters are thinking two different things at the same time, and they cannot decide about anything they do. They should not think they will receive anything from the Lord" (James 1:7-8 NCV).
Wow! So it is so important to trust God completely today! Don't doubt Him!
Song: I Believe God
I believe God .. I believe God..!
Ask what you need
And it shall be done ..
Trust and obey ..
believe Him and say ..
'I believe, I believe God' ....
(Song Collections)
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Abide with Me
"If you abide in My word (hold fast to My teachings and live accordance with them), you are truly My disciples." (John 8:31 Amplified Bible).
Jesus instructs us to abide in the Word of God. When we abide in God's Word, we fill our minds and hearts with Scripture each day until this Scripture comes alive deep down inside of us. The Word of God is spiritually alive. Our Father wants the power and the truth of His Word to explode on the inside of us. We are truly Jesus' disciples if we fill our minds and hearts with the Word of God, obey God's teachings and believe His promises.
Song: Abide with Me
1. Abide with me: fast fall the even-tide; (trouble time) . . .
The darkness deepens; Lord with me abide! . . .
When other helpers fail and comforts flee, . . .
Help of the helpless, O a-bide .. with .. me . . . .
(Henry Francis Lyte, Sing His Praise
The song, 'Abide with Me' inspires me to sing whenever I sense the danger or dark time, I like the words, abide with me. When there is no help or comforts, Jesus is my Help and He will abide with me. This is good especially during the busy holidays.
Jesus instructs us to abide in the Word of God. When we abide in God's Word, we fill our minds and hearts with Scripture each day until this Scripture comes alive deep down inside of us. The Word of God is spiritually alive. Our Father wants the power and the truth of His Word to explode on the inside of us. We are truly Jesus' disciples if we fill our minds and hearts with the Word of God, obey God's teachings and believe His promises.
Song: Abide with Me
1. Abide with me: fast fall the even-tide; (trouble time) . . .
The darkness deepens; Lord with me abide! . . .
When other helpers fail and comforts flee, . . .
Help of the helpless, O a-bide .. with .. me . . . .
(Henry Francis Lyte, Sing His Praise
The song, 'Abide with Me' inspires me to sing whenever I sense the danger or dark time, I like the words, abide with me. When there is no help or comforts, Jesus is my Help and He will abide with me. This is good especially during the busy holidays.
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Don't Give Up
Luke 18:1
KJV: “Men ought always to pray, and not to faint.”
NIV: “Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.” I like the title from NIV “The Parable of the Persistent Widow.” The word, persistent means continuing, or acting for a long time or longer than usual time. 2: stubbornly determined (Merriam-Webster). (Suggest reading Luke 18:1-8).
I read part from page 130 from “Heaven Is So Real” by Choo Thomas, the quote impressed me. Jesus said to Choo Thomas, “I love persistent children. People’s persistence proves their faithfulness, and by this I know that they believe I hold the answers to all their prayers.”
This statement from Jesus should encourage us to walk in the Word of God, to live according to the Word of God, to pray according to His principle and to believe all His promises for our needs and for our healing powers. We are encouraged to believe that “God’s way is perfect; the word of the Lord is proven; He is a shield to all who trust in Him” (Ps. 18:30).
Song: Let the Lord Have His Way
Let the Lord have His way
In your life every day.
There’s no rest, there’s no peace
‘Til the Lord has His way;
Place your life in His hand
Feel secure in His plan
Let the Lord . .
Let the Lord have His way.
(Inspiring Choruses)
So let us trust the Lord today!
KJV: “Men ought always to pray, and not to faint.”
NIV: “Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.” I like the title from NIV “The Parable of the Persistent Widow.” The word, persistent means continuing, or acting for a long time or longer than usual time. 2: stubbornly determined (Merriam-Webster). (Suggest reading Luke 18:1-8).
I read part from page 130 from “Heaven Is So Real” by Choo Thomas, the quote impressed me. Jesus said to Choo Thomas, “I love persistent children. People’s persistence proves their faithfulness, and by this I know that they believe I hold the answers to all their prayers.”
This statement from Jesus should encourage us to walk in the Word of God, to live according to the Word of God, to pray according to His principle and to believe all His promises for our needs and for our healing powers. We are encouraged to believe that “God’s way is perfect; the word of the Lord is proven; He is a shield to all who trust in Him” (Ps. 18:30).
Song: Let the Lord Have His Way
Let the Lord have His way
In your life every day.
There’s no rest, there’s no peace
‘Til the Lord has His way;
Place your life in His hand
Feel secure in His plan
Let the Lord . .
Let the Lord have His way.
(Inspiring Choruses)
So let us trust the Lord today!
Monday, December 6, 2010
The Stars Comes Out!
Isaiah 58:9a
“Then shalt thou call, and the Lord shall answer; thou shall cry and He shall say, Here I am.”
It was said that the month of December was the darkest month of the year and the sun was the farthest and the winter was the coldest. When you are out in the wide field where there is no electricity, it is very dark. So what happen when it gets dark? You look up, “THE STARS COMES OUT.”
Are you going through some dark time? God, our Creator is like that stars that come out and saying to you that He is here. Oh, He is here. Believe it!
Song: In the Garden
2. He speaks, and the sound of His voice
Is so sweet the birds hush their singing;
And the melody that He gave to me
Within my heart is ringing.
Chorus: And He walks with me,
and He talks with me,
And He tells me I am His own,
And the joy we share as we tarry there,
None other has ever known.
(C. Austin Miles, Sing His Praise)
Prayer: Thank you, heavenly Father, for Your plan of prayer. I am glad You want me to keep in close touch with You. When I call, I believe You will answer. When I cry, You will be here. Oh, thank you Father in Jesus’ name I pray. Amen!
So trust your Heavenly Father to be here for you!
“Then shalt thou call, and the Lord shall answer; thou shall cry and He shall say, Here I am.”
It was said that the month of December was the darkest month of the year and the sun was the farthest and the winter was the coldest. When you are out in the wide field where there is no electricity, it is very dark. So what happen when it gets dark? You look up, “THE STARS COMES OUT.”
Are you going through some dark time? God, our Creator is like that stars that come out and saying to you that He is here. Oh, He is here. Believe it!
Song: In the Garden
2. He speaks, and the sound of His voice
Is so sweet the birds hush their singing;
And the melody that He gave to me
Within my heart is ringing.
Chorus: And He walks with me,
and He talks with me,
And He tells me I am His own,
And the joy we share as we tarry there,
None other has ever known.
(C. Austin Miles, Sing His Praise)
Prayer: Thank you, heavenly Father, for Your plan of prayer. I am glad You want me to keep in close touch with You. When I call, I believe You will answer. When I cry, You will be here. Oh, thank you Father in Jesus’ name I pray. Amen!
So trust your Heavenly Father to be here for you!
Saturday, December 4, 2010
In That Day
Isaiah 29:18
"And in that said shall the deaf hear the words of the book, and the eyes of the blind shall see out of obscurity, and out of darkness."
One day, Christian deaf will hear. It is a hard to live in a hearing
world, trying to read lips and not understanding. One day, the Lord will change all that. One night a deaf foster daughter asked Ted, "Why
doesn't someone write a poem or song for the deaf"? Her question
remained with Ted so Ted wrote a poem, "I cannot hear." It has been greatly used of the deaf.
I cannot hear now in this life, I cannot hear,
One day I will for Jesus cares.
I cannot hear the birds that sing,
I cannot hear the bells that ring,
I have never heard a baby cry,
I have to brush tears from my eye.
For in this life I cannot hear,
One day I will for Jesus cares.
I thank My God that He saved me.
I may be deaf but I’ve been made free.
I have God's word in Heaven I'll be,
With Him for all eternity.
There I will praise the Lord and sing,
There I will hear the bells that ring,
My deafness will be gone forever more,
I'll sing with Him, my Lord adore.
I will sing with angels and happy be,
With Christ my Lord through eternity,
For in this I cannot hear,
One day I will, for Jesus cares!
By Ted Camp
Thank you Cheryl Bache for this article.
"And in that said shall the deaf hear the words of the book, and the eyes of the blind shall see out of obscurity, and out of darkness."
One day, Christian deaf will hear. It is a hard to live in a hearing
world, trying to read lips and not understanding. One day, the Lord will change all that. One night a deaf foster daughter asked Ted, "Why
doesn't someone write a poem or song for the deaf"? Her question
remained with Ted so Ted wrote a poem, "I cannot hear." It has been greatly used of the deaf.
I cannot hear now in this life, I cannot hear,
One day I will for Jesus cares.
I cannot hear the birds that sing,
I cannot hear the bells that ring,
I have never heard a baby cry,
I have to brush tears from my eye.
For in this life I cannot hear,
One day I will for Jesus cares.
I thank My God that He saved me.
I may be deaf but I’ve been made free.
I have God's word in Heaven I'll be,
With Him for all eternity.
There I will praise the Lord and sing,
There I will hear the bells that ring,
My deafness will be gone forever more,
I'll sing with Him, my Lord adore.
I will sing with angels and happy be,
With Christ my Lord through eternity,
For in this I cannot hear,
One day I will, for Jesus cares!
By Ted Camp
Thank you Cheryl Bache for this article.
Friday, December 3, 2010
Beautify the Meek
Psalm 149:4 For the Lord taketh pleasure in His people: He will beautify the meek with salvation (KJV).
NIV: For the Lord takes delight in His people; He crowns the humble with salvation.
RSV: For the Lord takes pleasure in His peoples; He adorns the humble with victory.
NAB: For the Lord loves His people, and He adorns the lowly with victory.
Jerus: For Yahweh has been kind to His people, conferring victory on us who are weak.
Doesn’t that make you feel honor that God takes pleasure in us since we are His people? He even will make us more beautiful. The word, adorn is to enhance the appearance of with ornaments (Merriam-Webster). This reminds me of the “Glory of the Lord” clothes us with honor and praise. Psalm 149:5 says: “Let the saints rejoice in this honor and sing for joy on their beds” (NIV).
Song: Something Beautiful
Something Beautiful, Something good
All my confusion He understood;
All I had to offer Him was brokenness and strife,
But He made something beautiful of my life.
(Williams Gaither, Country Song Book)
May the Lord beautify your life with victory! Believe it!
NIV: For the Lord takes delight in His people; He crowns the humble with salvation.
RSV: For the Lord takes pleasure in His peoples; He adorns the humble with victory.
NAB: For the Lord loves His people, and He adorns the lowly with victory.
Jerus: For Yahweh has been kind to His people, conferring victory on us who are weak.
Doesn’t that make you feel honor that God takes pleasure in us since we are His people? He even will make us more beautiful. The word, adorn is to enhance the appearance of with ornaments (Merriam-Webster). This reminds me of the “Glory of the Lord” clothes us with honor and praise. Psalm 149:5 says: “Let the saints rejoice in this honor and sing for joy on their beds” (NIV).
Song: Something Beautiful
Something Beautiful, Something good
All my confusion He understood;
All I had to offer Him was brokenness and strife,
But He made something beautiful of my life.
(Williams Gaither, Country Song Book)
May the Lord beautify your life with victory! Believe it!
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Let Go and Let God
Isaiah 48:17 "I am the Lord your God, who teaches you to do what is good, who leads you in the way you should go" (NCV).
Are you confused what to do? Let the Lord show you what to do? God said, "If you had obeyed Me, you would have had peace like a full-flowing river. Good things would have flowed to you like the waves of the sea" (Is.48:18)
Song: Let Go and Let God
Let go and Let God have His wonderful way,
Let go and let God have His way;
Your burdens will vanish,
your night turn to day:
Let go and let God have His way.
(Inspiring Choruses)
Both hands sign “chain” and then spread out to “five” as to let go or loosen up. Don't tense up. Loosen up from confusion and tension. Let God relax you and you will think better.
So trust the Lord today!
Are you confused what to do? Let the Lord show you what to do? God said, "If you had obeyed Me, you would have had peace like a full-flowing river. Good things would have flowed to you like the waves of the sea" (Is.48:18)
Song: Let Go and Let God
Let go and Let God have His wonderful way,
Let go and let God have His way;
Your burdens will vanish,
your night turn to day:
Let go and let God have His way.
(Inspiring Choruses)
Both hands sign “chain” and then spread out to “five” as to let go or loosen up. Don't tense up. Loosen up from confusion and tension. Let God relax you and you will think better.
So trust the Lord today!
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Keep Me True!
Happy December First!
2 Cor. 12:9 "My grace is sufficient for you" (NIV).
The word, sufficient means enough to reach a goal and fill a need. That means whatever you are going through right now you still have a goal to reach to. If you have a need God will see to it that you get that need met. All we need to remember that His grace will help you overcome all temptations. Maybe one of the temptations would be "feeling like giving up hope?"
Remember the "12 gates were 12 pearls; every several gate was of one pearl: and the street of city were pure gold ..." (Rev 21:21). Do you really want to give up all that hope we have? Pearl stands for suffering Christians. He knows you suffer. Pearl respresent our suffering on earth. You deserve it. That's why God is looking forward to reward you richly.
Song: Keep Me True
Keep me true, Lord Jesus, Keep me true;
Keep me true, Lord Jesus, keep me true;
There's a race that I must run,
There are vict'ries (victory) to be won.
Give me power, every hour, to be true.
(Inspiring Chorus)
So trust God today!
2 Cor. 12:9 "My grace is sufficient for you" (NIV).
The word, sufficient means enough to reach a goal and fill a need. That means whatever you are going through right now you still have a goal to reach to. If you have a need God will see to it that you get that need met. All we need to remember that His grace will help you overcome all temptations. Maybe one of the temptations would be "feeling like giving up hope?"
Remember the "12 gates were 12 pearls; every several gate was of one pearl: and the street of city were pure gold ..." (Rev 21:21). Do you really want to give up all that hope we have? Pearl stands for suffering Christians. He knows you suffer. Pearl respresent our suffering on earth. You deserve it. That's why God is looking forward to reward you richly.
Song: Keep Me True
Keep me true, Lord Jesus, Keep me true;
Keep me true, Lord Jesus, keep me true;
There's a race that I must run,
There are vict'ries (victory) to be won.
Give me power, every hour, to be true.
(Inspiring Chorus)
So trust God today!
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
I Shall Not Lack
Psalm 23:1 “The Lord is my Shepherd [to feed, guide, and shield me], I shall not lack” (AMP).
The word, lack means miss, need, want, or be short of. In another word, I shall not miss anything I need. I will not be short of money. (Take faith to believe this). I have a place to live. I have furniture, chairs, and TV. I have my monthly social security. I have part-time job. I receive my pay check. I have clothes to wear. I can dress myself. I have food to eat. I am able to go out to eat sometimes. I have a car. If not, I can go on bus ride or friends help me with ride. I have a family. I have friends. I have a church to go to. I take part of activities. And many more! Doesn’t that make you want to be thankful that our Shepherd makes sure that we shall not lack anything?
Suppose if something happen and we did not have anything? Then Jesus, Himself is all we need. Next thing we know is that heaven is our future home. In heaven, we have everything we need! Bless our Shepherd who takes care of us! So trust our Shepherd, the Lord Jesus Christ today!
PS. Song: He’s All I Need
He’s all I need, He’s all I need
Jesus is all I need.
He’s all I need, He’s all I need
Jesus is all I need.
You are all I need, You are all I need
Jesus, You are all I need.
You are all I need, You are all I need
Jesus, You are all I need.
(Inspiring Choruses)
Monday, November 29, 2010
Withhold?
Psalm 84:11 “…No good thing will He (God) withhold from those who walk uprightly.”
Does God hold back anything good from us? No! “He does not hold back anything good from those whose lives are innocent” (NCV). God won’t hold back anything if we obey His instructions from the Word of God and believe His promises.
One good example when God told Abraham there would be a nation coming from his descendants. He had waited 25 years for a son. Abraham would probably be 5,000 years old if he had lived to see all that God had done from Abraham’s descendants. Abraham would get to see all the people of the world who had accepted Jesus Christ just simply because “Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness” (Romans 4:3). This proves that God did not withhold His promises to Abraham. Thousands of generations had trust God because Abraham believed God. What does that make us want to do? Continue to believe that God is not holding back on us. He always has a plan. So let’s trust our God today!
Song: God Is A Good God
God is a good God
Every heartache He understands;
There is healing power, There are miracles
in the touch of His wonderful hands.
What He’s done for others, He will do for you
If you’ll only believe and trust Him too;
For God is a good God and
His goodness He will show to you.
[Inspiring Choruses]
Does God hold back anything good from us? No! “He does not hold back anything good from those whose lives are innocent” (NCV). God won’t hold back anything if we obey His instructions from the Word of God and believe His promises.
One good example when God told Abraham there would be a nation coming from his descendants. He had waited 25 years for a son. Abraham would probably be 5,000 years old if he had lived to see all that God had done from Abraham’s descendants. Abraham would get to see all the people of the world who had accepted Jesus Christ just simply because “Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness” (Romans 4:3). This proves that God did not withhold His promises to Abraham. Thousands of generations had trust God because Abraham believed God. What does that make us want to do? Continue to believe that God is not holding back on us. He always has a plan. So let’s trust our God today!
Song: God Is A Good God
God is a good God
Every heartache He understands;
There is healing power, There are miracles
in the touch of His wonderful hands.
What He’s done for others, He will do for you
If you’ll only believe and trust Him too;
For God is a good God and
His goodness He will show to you.
[Inspiring Choruses]
Friday, November 26, 2010
Be Brave!
Psalm 27:14, NLT
Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.
This “Bread of Life” with card verses, has a cute little suit case (3”x 2”x 1”) I bought at Berean Christian Bookstore to put on the table desk. The Bread of Life card verses has NIV, NLT, KJV and maybe more so I find this refreshing sometimes.
Have you ever felt like something inside of you is frightening? This is where card verse comes in: “Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.”
Tony and I were reading a book called, “Can America Survive?” by John Hagee. A friend from Utah gave us this book and we read them together over coffee almost daily. It was not a pleasant book, but it was important to know what was going on in different part of the world. It was frightening event. When I picked the card verse this morning, I was surprised and realized that the Lord God read my heart. So the Word of God speaks to us personally, “Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.”
Waiting on the Lord gives Him time to shed peace upon our hearts. Waiting on the Lord gives Him time to provide strength we need. Waiting on the Lord gives Him time to anoint us with Holy Spirit. Waiting on the Lord gives Him time to heal our bodies.
So trust the Lord God today!
Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.
This “Bread of Life” with card verses, has a cute little suit case (3”x 2”x 1”) I bought at Berean Christian Bookstore to put on the table desk. The Bread of Life card verses has NIV, NLT, KJV and maybe more so I find this refreshing sometimes.
Have you ever felt like something inside of you is frightening? This is where card verse comes in: “Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.”
Tony and I were reading a book called, “Can America Survive?” by John Hagee. A friend from Utah gave us this book and we read them together over coffee almost daily. It was not a pleasant book, but it was important to know what was going on in different part of the world. It was frightening event. When I picked the card verse this morning, I was surprised and realized that the Lord God read my heart. So the Word of God speaks to us personally, “Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.”
Waiting on the Lord gives Him time to shed peace upon our hearts. Waiting on the Lord gives Him time to provide strength we need. Waiting on the Lord gives Him time to anoint us with Holy Spirit. Waiting on the Lord gives Him time to heal our bodies.
So trust the Lord God today!
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
The Apple of the Eye
Psalm 17:8 Prayer of David
“Keep me as the apple of the eye …”
The apple of the eye means something greatly valued and something dear that belongs to God. David, the psalmist uses this statement, “The apple of the eye” to express God’s love and care for His faithful people. David had a great love for God and prayed to God from the whole chapter 17. David’s prayer looked back in the past how much God had loved and cared for him.
Acts 13:22 God said, “I have found David … A man after my own heart,” was the same as “David was the apple of His eye.” Our heavenly Father loves and cares for us just as we are “the apple of His eye.” It reminds me of a song, “We’ve got a great big wonderful God,” and there’s a line that says, “We’re the apple of His eye.” By now the song might have more meaning for us.
Song: We’ve God a Great Big Wonderful God.
We’ve got a great big wonderful God!
Great big wonderful God …
A God who’s always victorious,
Always watching over us-
Great big wonderful God …
We’ve got a great big wonderful God!
Great big wonderful God …
A God who loves every one of us,
does so much for all of us-
Great big wonderful God …
He never, never, never leaves us,
He’s always standing by
To pick us up if we stumble,
We’re the apple of His eye...
We’ve got a great big wonderful God!
Great big wonderful God …
O what a glory it is to sing
praises to the coming King
Great big wonderful God …
Our great.. big.. wonderful.. God ….!
(Tim Spencer, 100 Country Western Gospel Favorites)
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Close to His Heart
Psalm 148:14 NIV
“He has raised up for his people a horn (strong one, that is, king), the praise of all His saints, of Israel, the people close to His heart. Praise the Lord.”
In KJV Psalm 148:14, the part of a sentence quoted: “a people near unto Him.” When we read this part of words, ‘near unto Him,’ the question is, how much near are we unto Him?
Have you ever watch a TV commercial on “a mother holding a baby and looking so very tenderly and lovely and how the baby’s wide-eye gazing or looking steadily in wonder at the mother’s face? This precious moment, a baby in the arms of mother so close to her heart.” Who would ever thought of this kind of creation, but God Himself about you being close to His heart? God looks at you and hold you like a baby, so very close to His heart. This is how near and precious you are to Him. Believe this!
Song: I Am Thine, O Lord
I am Thine, O Lord, I have heard Thy voice,
And it told of Thy love to me;
But I long to rise in the arms of faith
And be closer drawn to Thee.
Chorus: Draw me near-er, nearer, blessed Lord,
To the cross where Thou hast died;
Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer, blessed Lord,
To Thy precious bleeding side.
(Fanny Jane Crosby, Sing His Praise)
May you be close to God’s heart today!
“He has raised up for his people a horn (strong one, that is, king), the praise of all His saints, of Israel, the people close to His heart. Praise the Lord.”
In KJV Psalm 148:14, the part of a sentence quoted: “a people near unto Him.” When we read this part of words, ‘near unto Him,’ the question is, how much near are we unto Him?
Have you ever watch a TV commercial on “a mother holding a baby and looking so very tenderly and lovely and how the baby’s wide-eye gazing or looking steadily in wonder at the mother’s face? This precious moment, a baby in the arms of mother so close to her heart.” Who would ever thought of this kind of creation, but God Himself about you being close to His heart? God looks at you and hold you like a baby, so very close to His heart. This is how near and precious you are to Him. Believe this!
Song: I Am Thine, O Lord
I am Thine, O Lord, I have heard Thy voice,
And it told of Thy love to me;
But I long to rise in the arms of faith
And be closer drawn to Thee.
Chorus: Draw me near-er, nearer, blessed Lord,
To the cross where Thou hast died;
Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer, blessed Lord,
To Thy precious bleeding side.
(Fanny Jane Crosby, Sing His Praise)
May you be close to God’s heart today!
Monday, November 22, 2010
All Alone?
John 14:18 Jesus said, "I will not leave you all alone ..."
Special poem from Cheryl Bache of VA send this. I thought
it would be good to share with you. May God bless you!
Dorothy
PRAYER FOR THOSE LIVING ALONE
I live alone, dear Lord, stay by side
In all my daily needs be Thou my guide.
Grant me good health for that I pray
To carry on my work from day to day.
Keep pure my thoughts, my every deed.
Let me be kind and unselfish in my neighbor's needs.
Spare me from fire, from floods, malicious tongues,
From thieves, from fear, and evil ones.
If sickness or an accident befall,
Then humbly, Lord, I pray, hear Thou my call.
And when I am feeling low or in deep despair,
Lift up my heart and help me in my prayer.
I live alone, dear Lord, yet have no fear,
Because I feel Your presence ever near.
(Unknown Author)
My favorite poem I asked my aunt to make it for me
I don't know who wrote a poem. I loved to read it
before I go to bed and it helps me. Cheryl
Special poem from Cheryl Bache of VA send this. I thought
it would be good to share with you. May God bless you!
Dorothy
PRAYER FOR THOSE LIVING ALONE
I live alone, dear Lord, stay by side
In all my daily needs be Thou my guide.
Grant me good health for that I pray
To carry on my work from day to day.
Keep pure my thoughts, my every deed.
Let me be kind and unselfish in my neighbor's needs.
Spare me from fire, from floods, malicious tongues,
From thieves, from fear, and evil ones.
If sickness or an accident befall,
Then humbly, Lord, I pray, hear Thou my call.
And when I am feeling low or in deep despair,
Lift up my heart and help me in my prayer.
I live alone, dear Lord, yet have no fear,
Because I feel Your presence ever near.
(Unknown Author)
My favorite poem I asked my aunt to make it for me
I don't know who wrote a poem. I loved to read it
before I go to bed and it helps me. Cheryl
Friday, November 19, 2010
Sow Bountifully
2 Corinthians 9:6b “He which soweth, bountifully shall reap bountifully.”
There are two ways to explain the meaning of the word, sow. First one is giving something you own like money, clothes, food, etc. Secondly, I like this new thought: Share yourself personally.
The word, sow from Merriam-Webster dictionary: “to spread over a wide area.” In another word, share around those you are connects to. Free in giving or sharing yourself with others. Also soweth means to continue to share with others.
As for me, I “sow” my time of prayers for others as Holy Spirit leads me. I sense the Spirit’s bountifully inside of me. I, also “sow” my bread box devotion bountifully. I reap bountifully hearing from you how it meant to you. Wow! That was rich! The word, bountifully has a very rich meaning. It means generous and plentiful. This is how God bless bountifully to anyone who sows bountifully whatever you are doing. God is a bountifully God. He gives and gives and gives again. It reminds me of a song: He Giveth More Grace.
Chorus:
His love has no limit; His grace has no measure;
His pow’r has no boundary known unto men.
For out of His infinite riches in Jesus,
He giveth and giveth and giveth again!
1. He giveth more grace when the burden grows greater;
He sendeth more strength when the labor increase,
To added (worse) affliction He added (give) His mercy;
To multiplied (many) trials, His multiplied ( He gives) peace.
(Annie Johnson Flint, Sing His Praise)
May God bountifully bless you today!
There are two ways to explain the meaning of the word, sow. First one is giving something you own like money, clothes, food, etc. Secondly, I like this new thought: Share yourself personally.
The word, sow from Merriam-Webster dictionary: “to spread over a wide area.” In another word, share around those you are connects to. Free in giving or sharing yourself with others. Also soweth means to continue to share with others.
As for me, I “sow” my time of prayers for others as Holy Spirit leads me. I sense the Spirit’s bountifully inside of me. I, also “sow” my bread box devotion bountifully. I reap bountifully hearing from you how it meant to you. Wow! That was rich! The word, bountifully has a very rich meaning. It means generous and plentiful. This is how God bless bountifully to anyone who sows bountifully whatever you are doing. God is a bountifully God. He gives and gives and gives again. It reminds me of a song: He Giveth More Grace.
Chorus:
His love has no limit; His grace has no measure;
His pow’r has no boundary known unto men.
For out of His infinite riches in Jesus,
He giveth and giveth and giveth again!
1. He giveth more grace when the burden grows greater;
He sendeth more strength when the labor increase,
To added (worse) affliction He added (give) His mercy;
To multiplied (many) trials, His multiplied ( He gives) peace.
(Annie Johnson Flint, Sing His Praise)
May God bountifully bless you today!
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Other Little Things
Matthew 25:40 Jesus said, “Anything you did for even the least of my people here, you also did for me” (ncv).
Do you ever wonder what little things Jesus was talking about? From the story of Matthew 25:31-46, He talked about several little things that were very important to Him. Give water to drink when a person was thirsty; invite a stranger to their home and maybe they were hungry, feed them; give clothes to a person who doesn’t have enough to wear; visit the person who was sick at their home; and visit the person at prison.
When I was a child, I remember a hungry old man came to the door and asked my mom if she had any food for him to eat. She told him to sit at the picnic table out in the lawn and to give her time to fix him food. After 20 minutes, she brought the large plate with foods and a glass of milk to him. He thanked her and told her how much he appreciated it.
From the inside of the screen door, I watched the hungry man eating. My mom said, “You never know that he may have been rich before or maybe he had a job before, but he lost everything overnight. So I am happy to serve him food and drink just as I served my Jesus the same way.” Boy that was a great impact on my life. Ever since then, I understood that everything we do to others is the same things as we do to Jesus, Himself.
So be kind to someone today!
Do you ever wonder what little things Jesus was talking about? From the story of Matthew 25:31-46, He talked about several little things that were very important to Him. Give water to drink when a person was thirsty; invite a stranger to their home and maybe they were hungry, feed them; give clothes to a person who doesn’t have enough to wear; visit the person who was sick at their home; and visit the person at prison.
When I was a child, I remember a hungry old man came to the door and asked my mom if she had any food for him to eat. She told him to sit at the picnic table out in the lawn and to give her time to fix him food. After 20 minutes, she brought the large plate with foods and a glass of milk to him. He thanked her and told her how much he appreciated it.
From the inside of the screen door, I watched the hungry man eating. My mom said, “You never know that he may have been rich before or maybe he had a job before, but he lost everything overnight. So I am happy to serve him food and drink just as I served my Jesus the same way.” Boy that was a great impact on my life. Ever since then, I understood that everything we do to others is the same things as we do to Jesus, Himself.
So be kind to someone today!
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Little Things
Matthew 25:23b “Thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things.”
Have you ever done little things that you think don’t seem to mean anything even to God? Jesus has something to say about that. “... Because you were loyal with small things, I will let you care for much greater things” (Matt. 25:23 nvc).
Is it hard to imagine what exactly will Jesus put us in charge of? (NIV: I will put you in charge of many things). But first, Jesus has to know if He can trust you with little things on the earth. If you do well with little things, then Jesus can trust you to do well with big things in His future Kingdom.
Prayer:
Dear Jesus, You have given us jobs to do on earth. Help us to do well so that You could trust us to do the work for You in the future Kingdom of God. Help us not to have an attitude about the little things that mean nothing, when it actually means something to You. Help us to realize that You do care about little things. Help us to be faithful to Your calling us to do little work for You. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen!
So trust God today for little things!
Have you ever done little things that you think don’t seem to mean anything even to God? Jesus has something to say about that. “... Because you were loyal with small things, I will let you care for much greater things” (Matt. 25:23 nvc).
Is it hard to imagine what exactly will Jesus put us in charge of? (NIV: I will put you in charge of many things). But first, Jesus has to know if He can trust you with little things on the earth. If you do well with little things, then Jesus can trust you to do well with big things in His future Kingdom.
Prayer:
Dear Jesus, You have given us jobs to do on earth. Help us to do well so that You could trust us to do the work for You in the future Kingdom of God. Help us not to have an attitude about the little things that mean nothing, when it actually means something to You. Help us to realize that You do care about little things. Help us to be faithful to Your calling us to do little work for You. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen!
So trust God today for little things!
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Lion of Judah
Revelation 5:5 "Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David hath prevailed . . . "
Jesus Christ was called the Lion of Judah. We are in the generation of "Joshua" whose faith was strong in God and yet we need special strength. Joshua, 80 years old, was full of life and very active because he meditated the law of God day and night (Joshua 1:8). Joshua received the courage of a lion in his soul.
The Lion of the tribe of Judah wants to pass on to us the same boldness and courage of the Lion. We can be like Joshua and become strengthened through being active with meditation of God's Word, speaking, thinking and doing. Why do we need to do this?
We are on the battlefield and the powers of darkness will be all around to discourage, oppress, steal, kill and destroy.
So let us sing this old song:
The Lion of Judah shall break every chain,
And give to us the victory again and again.
The Lion of Judah shall break every chain,
And give to us the victory again and again.
(Inspiring Choruses)
May the Lord give you strength to prevail (to win against the opposition) and be victorious in Christ!
Jesus Christ was called the Lion of Judah. We are in the generation of "Joshua" whose faith was strong in God and yet we need special strength. Joshua, 80 years old, was full of life and very active because he meditated the law of God day and night (Joshua 1:8). Joshua received the courage of a lion in his soul.
The Lion of the tribe of Judah wants to pass on to us the same boldness and courage of the Lion. We can be like Joshua and become strengthened through being active with meditation of God's Word, speaking, thinking and doing. Why do we need to do this?
We are on the battlefield and the powers of darkness will be all around to discourage, oppress, steal, kill and destroy.
So let us sing this old song:
The Lion of Judah shall break every chain,
And give to us the victory again and again.
The Lion of Judah shall break every chain,
And give to us the victory again and again.
(Inspiring Choruses)
May the Lord give you strength to prevail (to win against the opposition) and be victorious in Christ!
Monday, November 15, 2010
Number Our Days
Psalm 90:12 KJV: “So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.” NCV: “Teach us how short our lives really are so that we may be wise.”
Teach us to number our days means we need to realize that our time on earth is short. From Adam’s time to Noah’s time of flood, the people had lived so many years up to 900 years. Genesis 6:5-6 tells us that God saw that men were always thinking evil and never giving God the glory. God was sorry that He made man on earth and God was grieved. Finally God said, “Enough is enough.” He found only one man Noah who loved God and built an ark. Why the flood? To destroy all the people who lived up to 900 years. God said, “No more.” From now on, 70 years is all that a man has to live on earth.
Psalm 90:10 tells us that “Our lifetime is seventy years or, if we are strong eighty years. But the years are full of hard work and pain. They pass quickly, and then we are gone.” But God is external and has been generation after generation. God was there before He created the earth and the world. He was God and has always been and will always be. To God a thousand years is like a day to Him. The people are like grass that grow up in the morning and then in the evening they dry up and die (Ps. 90:1-6). “Lord, fill us with Your love every morning. Then we will sing and rejoice all our lives” (Ps. 90:14).
So let us rejoiced in our days!
Chorus: Great is Thy Faithfulness
Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning new mercy I see;
All I have needed Thy hand has provided,
Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord unto me.
(Thomas Obediah Chrisholm, Sing His Praise)
Teach us to number our days means we need to realize that our time on earth is short. From Adam’s time to Noah’s time of flood, the people had lived so many years up to 900 years. Genesis 6:5-6 tells us that God saw that men were always thinking evil and never giving God the glory. God was sorry that He made man on earth and God was grieved. Finally God said, “Enough is enough.” He found only one man Noah who loved God and built an ark. Why the flood? To destroy all the people who lived up to 900 years. God said, “No more.” From now on, 70 years is all that a man has to live on earth.
Psalm 90:10 tells us that “Our lifetime is seventy years or, if we are strong eighty years. But the years are full of hard work and pain. They pass quickly, and then we are gone.” But God is external and has been generation after generation. God was there before He created the earth and the world. He was God and has always been and will always be. To God a thousand years is like a day to Him. The people are like grass that grow up in the morning and then in the evening they dry up and die (Ps. 90:1-6). “Lord, fill us with Your love every morning. Then we will sing and rejoice all our lives” (Ps. 90:14).
So let us rejoiced in our days!
Chorus: Great is Thy Faithfulness
Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning new mercy I see;
All I have needed Thy hand has provided,
Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord unto me.
(Thomas Obediah Chrisholm, Sing His Praise)
Friday, November 12, 2010
Shaken Part 4
Hebrews 12:25a NCV: “So be careful and do not refuse to listen when God speaks.”
Otherwise, we may only have a form of godliness, and when the shaking comes we may find ourselves without the POWER to stand up and face the problems! It may be the most surprising events in the lives of people who seemed to be devoted to the purposes of God until shaking came in their lives. It was as if they had no ground to stand on, and it became clear that “the form of godliness” or “acting like a Christian” had no power to hold them firm (to stand strong) in Christ! This shaking time will expose what was missing in their foundation, Jesus Christ. Watch what they are saying and it might come as a shock. Did they really live for Christ? Or did they just act out like one?
Hebrews 12:25b-29 NCV: “Others refused to listen to Him when He warned them on earth, and they did not escape. So it will be worse for us if we refuse to listen to God who warns us from heaven. v26. When He spoke before, His voice shook the earth, but now He has promised, “Once again, I will shake not only the earth but also the heavens.” v27. The words, “once again” clearly show us that everything that was made—things that can be shaken—will be destroyed. Only the things that cannot be shaken will remain. v28. So let us be thankful, because we have a kingdom that cannot be shaken. We should worship God in a way that pleases Him with respect and fear, because our God is like a fire that burns things up.”
In this last hour, it is very important to “hear” and put God’s Word daily into our lives. If our faith is founded on the Rock, Jesus Christ, and we build on the Word, we will remain unshaken. One of the Holy Spirit’s secrets for overcoming during this “shaking time” is to keep quoting and confessing the Word of God! The other Holy Spirit’s secret is to keep singing whatever Holy Spirit brought to your mind and heart! Also be filled with Holy Spirit and let Him speak in another language just like the day of Pentecost. That is powerful, my friend.
Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, teach us to number our days since we are “seeing” so many signs through TV, newspaper and internet news. Thank You Jesus for warning us that “men ought always to pray, and not to faint (give up)” (Luke 18:1). Thank You for the kingdom that cannot be shaken. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen!
Have a good weekend!
Otherwise, we may only have a form of godliness, and when the shaking comes we may find ourselves without the POWER to stand up and face the problems! It may be the most surprising events in the lives of people who seemed to be devoted to the purposes of God until shaking came in their lives. It was as if they had no ground to stand on, and it became clear that “the form of godliness” or “acting like a Christian” had no power to hold them firm (to stand strong) in Christ! This shaking time will expose what was missing in their foundation, Jesus Christ. Watch what they are saying and it might come as a shock. Did they really live for Christ? Or did they just act out like one?
Hebrews 12:25b-29 NCV: “Others refused to listen to Him when He warned them on earth, and they did not escape. So it will be worse for us if we refuse to listen to God who warns us from heaven. v26. When He spoke before, His voice shook the earth, but now He has promised, “Once again, I will shake not only the earth but also the heavens.” v27. The words, “once again” clearly show us that everything that was made—things that can be shaken—will be destroyed. Only the things that cannot be shaken will remain. v28. So let us be thankful, because we have a kingdom that cannot be shaken. We should worship God in a way that pleases Him with respect and fear, because our God is like a fire that burns things up.”
In this last hour, it is very important to “hear” and put God’s Word daily into our lives. If our faith is founded on the Rock, Jesus Christ, and we build on the Word, we will remain unshaken. One of the Holy Spirit’s secrets for overcoming during this “shaking time” is to keep quoting and confessing the Word of God! The other Holy Spirit’s secret is to keep singing whatever Holy Spirit brought to your mind and heart! Also be filled with Holy Spirit and let Him speak in another language just like the day of Pentecost. That is powerful, my friend.
Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, teach us to number our days since we are “seeing” so many signs through TV, newspaper and internet news. Thank You Jesus for warning us that “men ought always to pray, and not to faint (give up)” (Luke 18:1). Thank You for the kingdom that cannot be shaken. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen!
Have a good weekend!
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Shaken Part 3
I Corinthians 3:11 “The foundation that has already been laid is Jesus Christ, and no one can lay down any other foundation” (New Century Version).
Matthew 7:26-27 “Everyone who hears my words and does not obey them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. It rained hard, the floods came, and the winds blew and hit that house, and it fell with a big crash” (NCV). Notice this, the shaking time hit that house and the house fell. Why is that? The foundation of the house that fell and crashed was not built on the Word of God which is Jesus Christ Himself.
So the question is: Who will go through the storms and come through in triumph or victory? The answer: those who will put their faith in Christ, build upon His firm foundation, rely completely on His Word and live by His Word. It is very important to have a living, direct, personal relationship with Jesus Christ Himself. Our foundation which is our Rock in Jesus Christ must be strong. All other ground is sinking sand.
Song: The Solid Rock
My hope is built on nothing less
Than Jesus’ blood and righteousness;
I dare not trust the sweetest fame,
But wholly lean on Jesus’ name.
On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand;
All other ground is sinking sand;
All other ground is sinking sand.
(Edward Mote, Sing His Praise)
So trust the Lord God today!
Matthew 7:26-27 “Everyone who hears my words and does not obey them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. It rained hard, the floods came, and the winds blew and hit that house, and it fell with a big crash” (NCV). Notice this, the shaking time hit that house and the house fell. Why is that? The foundation of the house that fell and crashed was not built on the Word of God which is Jesus Christ Himself.
So the question is: Who will go through the storms and come through in triumph or victory? The answer: those who will put their faith in Christ, build upon His firm foundation, rely completely on His Word and live by His Word. It is very important to have a living, direct, personal relationship with Jesus Christ Himself. Our foundation which is our Rock in Jesus Christ must be strong. All other ground is sinking sand.
Song: The Solid Rock
My hope is built on nothing less
Than Jesus’ blood and righteousness;
I dare not trust the sweetest fame,
But wholly lean on Jesus’ name.
On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand;
All other ground is sinking sand;
All other ground is sinking sand.
(Edward Mote, Sing His Praise)
So trust the Lord God today!
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Shaken Part 2
Haggai 2:6,7 “For thus says the LORD of hosts: ‘Once more, it is a little while, I will shake heaven and earth, the sea and dry land. I will shake all nations . . .’”
Why would God even prophecy about the shaking time? God is trying to get attention to all the people of the world to turn to Him and accept Jesus Christ as their personal Savior. In the last ten years we have seen many natural disasters through TV or newspaper. “These are all a part of the natural shaking prophesied in the Bible for the last days. This end time shaking will include heaven, earth, sea, dry land, and all nations. Individuals, families, churches, institutions, governments, and economies, whose foundation is not based on the Word of God, will never survive this shaking” (Mahesh Chavda, "Keep Muttering").
Matthew 7:24-25 ncv: “Everyone who hears my words and obeys them is like a wise man who built his house on rock. It rained hard, the floods came, and the winds blew and hit that house.” Listen to Jesus’ Word: “But it did not fall, because it was built on rock.” That house did not fall. How? It was built on rock. That house is you and me. Jesus was talking about you and me. The only people who will survive the “shaking time” are those, whose foundation is based on the Word of God, and that Rock is our Lord Jesus Christ. When we are standing on the Rock Himself, and His Word, our faith and our trust in God, are not destroyed when the shaking time comes.
So trust God today!
Why would God even prophecy about the shaking time? God is trying to get attention to all the people of the world to turn to Him and accept Jesus Christ as their personal Savior. In the last ten years we have seen many natural disasters through TV or newspaper. “These are all a part of the natural shaking prophesied in the Bible for the last days. This end time shaking will include heaven, earth, sea, dry land, and all nations. Individuals, families, churches, institutions, governments, and economies, whose foundation is not based on the Word of God, will never survive this shaking” (Mahesh Chavda, "Keep Muttering").
Matthew 7:24-25 ncv: “Everyone who hears my words and obeys them is like a wise man who built his house on rock. It rained hard, the floods came, and the winds blew and hit that house.” Listen to Jesus’ Word: “But it did not fall, because it was built on rock.” That house did not fall. How? It was built on rock. That house is you and me. Jesus was talking about you and me. The only people who will survive the “shaking time” are those, whose foundation is based on the Word of God, and that Rock is our Lord Jesus Christ. When we are standing on the Rock Himself, and His Word, our faith and our trust in God, are not destroyed when the shaking time comes.
So trust God today!
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Shaken Part 1
Matthew 7:24 Jesus said, “Everyone who hears My words and obeys them is like a wise man who build his house on rock.”
Now listen to this, Jesus talked about the shaking time on verse 25: It rained hard, the floods came, and the winds blew, and hit that house.” Notice the words? “… and hit that house.” That house is you. So if you are going through some personal disasters, this may be the way God is shaking your foundation whether your faith is build upon the Rock or not. He is making sure that your faith in Christ will be strong.
NCV in Matthew 7:24 through 27 explained that there are two kinds of people which may be two kinds of Christians. How do we know if a person’s faith in Christ is real? The only way to find out is how strong your faith in Christ will be what we go through. Also, the way we talk will show either our weakness or our strength.
I remember one experience: Lisa, a friend of mine was taking me to visit Tony, my husband in the hospital. I was riding in her van, her other friend was watching me and talking to Lisa. I asked her what she was talking about. Lisa told me that her friend could not believe how very calm I was and that she could see the presence of the Lord was with me. I asked her why that was a surprise. She explained that most of the time, a person would talk about being “worrisome” or “become panics.” But instead, I displayed a character of trusting God concerning Tony being in the hospital. I was at peace, knowing God was in the control of the situation. My time spend with God daily has prepared me for the time of crisis.
So put Jesus first in your life and Jesus will be there for you in time of crisis.
Dorothy
Now listen to this, Jesus talked about the shaking time on verse 25: It rained hard, the floods came, and the winds blew, and hit that house.” Notice the words? “… and hit that house.” That house is you. So if you are going through some personal disasters, this may be the way God is shaking your foundation whether your faith is build upon the Rock or not. He is making sure that your faith in Christ will be strong.
NCV in Matthew 7:24 through 27 explained that there are two kinds of people which may be two kinds of Christians. How do we know if a person’s faith in Christ is real? The only way to find out is how strong your faith in Christ will be what we go through. Also, the way we talk will show either our weakness or our strength.
I remember one experience: Lisa, a friend of mine was taking me to visit Tony, my husband in the hospital. I was riding in her van, her other friend was watching me and talking to Lisa. I asked her what she was talking about. Lisa told me that her friend could not believe how very calm I was and that she could see the presence of the Lord was with me. I asked her why that was a surprise. She explained that most of the time, a person would talk about being “worrisome” or “become panics.” But instead, I displayed a character of trusting God concerning Tony being in the hospital. I was at peace, knowing God was in the control of the situation. My time spend with God daily has prepared me for the time of crisis.
So put Jesus first in your life and Jesus will be there for you in time of crisis.
Dorothy
Monday, November 8, 2010
Safe? Part 2
Proverbs 29:25b “Whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.” The footnote of Zondervan quoted in Hebrew language: “shall be set on high.”
Have you ever been challenged about this verse and say, “No, I don’t feel safe after all the things I have been through?” Actually, there’s more to this verse on Proverbs 29:25 but I want to focus on ncv: “... if you trust the Lord, you will be safe.” What exactly does that means “safe” when we have experienced many disasters individually? Does it feel like God didn’t protect us, didn’t He? This is a big subject and there is one thing I want to share on Luke 22:31 and Jesus tells Peter that his “faith will be shaken.” Jesus knows that your faith will be shaken, too! The beauty of this verse 32 for Peter and for us: Jesus said, “But I have prayed for you, that your faith will not be shaken and when you realized that, you are to encourage your brother and sister not to give up, too.” This is part of my translation. KJV says: “But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren” (Luke 22:32). Jesus prayed for us that our "faith in God will not be shaken." He cares!
When we trust God, He set us on a high place of the rock, a "safe" place which is Jesus Christ, Himself. We may never feel safe all around us, but our trust is in God and our security should be in Him. So if your faith have been "shaken," remember, in time like this, we need a Savior, we need an anchor, and this Rock is Jesus.
Song: In Times Like These
In times like these.. you need a Savior;..
In times like these.. you need an anchor..
Be very sure… Be very sure…
Your anchor holds.. and grips the Solid Rock!...
This Rock is Jesus,.. Yes, He’s the One;…
This Rock is Jesus,.. The only One;…
Be very sure,… Be very sure,…
Your anchor holds… and grips the Solid Rock!...
(Ruth Caye Jones, Sing His Praise)
So my friend, be very sure you are “safe” in the Rock of Jesus Christ today!
Have you ever been challenged about this verse and say, “No, I don’t feel safe after all the things I have been through?” Actually, there’s more to this verse on Proverbs 29:25 but I want to focus on ncv: “... if you trust the Lord, you will be safe.” What exactly does that means “safe” when we have experienced many disasters individually? Does it feel like God didn’t protect us, didn’t He? This is a big subject and there is one thing I want to share on Luke 22:31 and Jesus tells Peter that his “faith will be shaken.” Jesus knows that your faith will be shaken, too! The beauty of this verse 32 for Peter and for us: Jesus said, “But I have prayed for you, that your faith will not be shaken and when you realized that, you are to encourage your brother and sister not to give up, too.” This is part of my translation. KJV says: “But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren” (Luke 22:32). Jesus prayed for us that our "faith in God will not be shaken." He cares!
When we trust God, He set us on a high place of the rock, a "safe" place which is Jesus Christ, Himself. We may never feel safe all around us, but our trust is in God and our security should be in Him. So if your faith have been "shaken," remember, in time like this, we need a Savior, we need an anchor, and this Rock is Jesus.
Song: In Times Like These
In times like these.. you need a Savior;..
In times like these.. you need an anchor..
Be very sure… Be very sure…
Your anchor holds.. and grips the Solid Rock!...
This Rock is Jesus,.. Yes, He’s the One;…
This Rock is Jesus,.. The only One;…
Be very sure,… Be very sure,…
Your anchor holds… and grips the Solid Rock!...
(Ruth Caye Jones, Sing His Praise)
So my friend, be very sure you are “safe” in the Rock of Jesus Christ today!
Friday, November 5, 2010
Trust in the Lord
Proverbs 29:25b
"Whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe."
I ask Tony a question what this verse means to him.
Tony said: Where is God now? In heaven? Yes, He is
in heaven. But this verse tells us that God heard
your prayer, "God, please be with us and protect us."
We are to believe that God is with us after we put
our trust in Him first. (Thank you Tony)
Dorothy: I like this old, old chorus, Lord, I believe.
Lord, I believe, Lord, I believe,
Savior raise my faith in thee
'till it can move a mountain.
Lord, I believe, Lord, I believe,
All my doubts are buried in the fountain.
(Unknown author)
Always be aware that GOD is with you!
Dorothy and Tony
"Whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe."
I ask Tony a question what this verse means to him.
Tony said: Where is God now? In heaven? Yes, He is
in heaven. But this verse tells us that God heard
your prayer, "God, please be with us and protect us."
We are to believe that God is with us after we put
our trust in Him first. (Thank you Tony)
Dorothy: I like this old, old chorus, Lord, I believe.
Lord, I believe, Lord, I believe,
Savior raise my faith in thee
'till it can move a mountain.
Lord, I believe, Lord, I believe,
All my doubts are buried in the fountain.
(Unknown author)
Always be aware that GOD is with you!
Dorothy and Tony
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Open My Eyes
"Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law." Psalm 119:18
David prayed to the Lord to open his eyes so that he could understand the wonderful things about His Word. The law represents God’s Word, His Law. The song called, “Open My Eyes, That I May See” is a prayer song to the Lord. I am asking the Lord through the song to open my eyes that I may behold the wondrous things out of the law, the Bible, the Word. NCV says ‘Open my eyes to see the miracles in Your teachings.”
Other translations: Unveil (open hidden things) thou mine eyes that I may discern (able to see) wondrous things out of thy law—RHm. Take the veil (coverings) from my eyes, that I may see the marvels that spring (comes) from thy law—NEB. Give me discernment (understanding and see hidden things), that I may notice wonderful things in Your law—Har. Open my eyes: I shall concentrate (pay attention) on the marvels of Your Law—Jerus.
Proverbs 20:13b “Open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread.” The Proverbs, the word of wisdom tells us to open our eyes and we will be satisfied with God’s Word as the Bread of Life. I pray that the Lord will open your eyes to see what plan He has for you.
Song: Open My Eyes, That I May See
1. Open my eyes that I may see
Glimpses of truth Thou has for me;
Place in my hands the wonderful key
That shall unclasp and set me free:
Silently now I wait for Thee,
Ready, my God, Thy will to see;
Open my eyes, illumine me, Spirit divine!
(Clara H. Scott, Sing His Praise)
(Illumine & illuminate= to make clear as explain
illuminated the point with good examples. As to say,
help me to understand better)
David prayed to the Lord to open his eyes so that he could understand the wonderful things about His Word. The law represents God’s Word, His Law. The song called, “Open My Eyes, That I May See” is a prayer song to the Lord. I am asking the Lord through the song to open my eyes that I may behold the wondrous things out of the law, the Bible, the Word. NCV says ‘Open my eyes to see the miracles in Your teachings.”
Other translations: Unveil (open hidden things) thou mine eyes that I may discern (able to see) wondrous things out of thy law—RHm. Take the veil (coverings) from my eyes, that I may see the marvels that spring (comes) from thy law—NEB. Give me discernment (understanding and see hidden things), that I may notice wonderful things in Your law—Har. Open my eyes: I shall concentrate (pay attention) on the marvels of Your Law—Jerus.
Proverbs 20:13b “Open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread.” The Proverbs, the word of wisdom tells us to open our eyes and we will be satisfied with God’s Word as the Bread of Life. I pray that the Lord will open your eyes to see what plan He has for you.
Song: Open My Eyes, That I May See
1. Open my eyes that I may see
Glimpses of truth Thou has for me;
Place in my hands the wonderful key
That shall unclasp and set me free:
Silently now I wait for Thee,
Ready, my God, Thy will to see;
Open my eyes, illumine me, Spirit divine!
(Clara H. Scott, Sing His Praise)
(Illumine & illuminate= to make clear as explain
illuminated the point with good examples. As to say,
help me to understand better)
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
The Haven of Rest
“Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for Him.” Psalm 37:7a
The word, “rest” interest me to search the meaning, how do we rest in the Lord? Rest could be defined as to be free from anxiety or disturbance and be fixed in hope or confidence as rested our hopes on God. I visualized like a person in “rest” would be “drowned in the presence of God” and sing silence before Him.
One hearing lady told me that when she was in great pain, she lied down on the bed to pray. She entered into the presence of God for an hour and then she was completely healed. This is one of the ways to define the rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him to heal you. The word, “haven” means a place of safety: shelter and also a port for the ship for the winter. So our place of safety is in the arms of Jesus. Jesus is often called, “The Haven of Rest.”
Song: The Haven of Rest
Chorus: I’ve anchored my soul ..
in the Haven of Rest,..
I’ll sail the wide seas no more;..
The tempest may sweep
o’er (over) the wild stormy deep;..
In Jesus I’m safe evermore....
(H.L. Gilmour, Melodies of Praise)
5. O come to the Savior, He patiently waits
To save by His power divine;
Come, anchor your soul in the Haven of Rest,
And say, “My beloved is mine.”
So trust God today!
The word, “rest” interest me to search the meaning, how do we rest in the Lord? Rest could be defined as to be free from anxiety or disturbance and be fixed in hope or confidence as rested our hopes on God. I visualized like a person in “rest” would be “drowned in the presence of God” and sing silence before Him.
One hearing lady told me that when she was in great pain, she lied down on the bed to pray. She entered into the presence of God for an hour and then she was completely healed. This is one of the ways to define the rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him to heal you. The word, “haven” means a place of safety: shelter and also a port for the ship for the winter. So our place of safety is in the arms of Jesus. Jesus is often called, “The Haven of Rest.”
Song: The Haven of Rest
Chorus: I’ve anchored my soul ..
in the Haven of Rest,..
I’ll sail the wide seas no more;..
The tempest may sweep
o’er (over) the wild stormy deep;..
In Jesus I’m safe evermore....
(H.L. Gilmour, Melodies of Praise)
5. O come to the Savior, He patiently waits
To save by His power divine;
Come, anchor your soul in the Haven of Rest,
And say, “My beloved is mine.”
So trust God today!
Monday, November 1, 2010
Great Faith
Matthew 8:7 "And Jesus saith unto him, 'I will come and heal him."
The story of the centurion's servant healed found in Matthew 8:5-13.
A centurion (Roman army officer in charge over 100 soldiers) had a servant whom he loved very much and wanted to see his servant being healed. An army officer sought Jesus because he had heard what Jesus had done. He started to build up his faith inside of him and to believe that this man who is Christ could heal his sick servant who was at home in bed. His servant can't move his body and was in much pain. When he found Jesus, he told Jesus about his sick servant.
Do you know what Jesus said to an army officer? "I will come and heal him." Oh trust that Word of Jesus for you today. "I will come and heal you." And an army officer had a powerful faith in Jesus and said to Him, "Just SPEAK THE WORD only, and my servant shall be healed."
Do you know what impressed Jesus? An officer's faith! Jesus was amazed at his faith and said, "Go home. Your servant will be healed just as you believed he would." And his servant was healed that same hour. Oh, trust the Lord your God for healing power according to your faith in Jesus' name.
Song: I Am the God That Healeth Thee
1. I am the God that healeth thee,
I am the Lord, your Healer;
I sent My Word and healed your disease;
I am the Lord your Healer.
2. You are the God that healeth me.
You are the Lord, my Healer;
You sent Your Word and healed my disease;
You are the Lord, my healer.
(Don Moen, Sing His Praise)
The story of the centurion's servant healed found in Matthew 8:5-13.
A centurion (Roman army officer in charge over 100 soldiers) had a servant whom he loved very much and wanted to see his servant being healed. An army officer sought Jesus because he had heard what Jesus had done. He started to build up his faith inside of him and to believe that this man who is Christ could heal his sick servant who was at home in bed. His servant can't move his body and was in much pain. When he found Jesus, he told Jesus about his sick servant.
Do you know what Jesus said to an army officer? "I will come and heal him." Oh trust that Word of Jesus for you today. "I will come and heal you." And an army officer had a powerful faith in Jesus and said to Him, "Just SPEAK THE WORD only, and my servant shall be healed."
Do you know what impressed Jesus? An officer's faith! Jesus was amazed at his faith and said, "Go home. Your servant will be healed just as you believed he would." And his servant was healed that same hour. Oh, trust the Lord your God for healing power according to your faith in Jesus' name.
Song: I Am the God That Healeth Thee
1. I am the God that healeth thee,
I am the Lord, your Healer;
I sent My Word and healed your disease;
I am the Lord your Healer.
2. You are the God that healeth me.
You are the Lord, my Healer;
You sent Your Word and healed my disease;
You are the Lord, my healer.
(Don Moen, Sing His Praise)
Friday, October 29, 2010
They were astonished
Matthew 7:28-29 “And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine: For He taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes” (KJV).
Luke 4:32, 36 “And they were astonished at his doctrine for his (Jesus) word was with power. And they were all amazed, and spoke among themselves, saying, “What a word is this! For with authority and power he commandeth the unclean spirits, and they come out” (KJV).
People asked question: Where did Jesus get His authority from? Jesus said that God was His teacher and God, the Father was the One who authorized Jesus and gave His Son the power to do the work of miracles and healings (John 7:14-24).
The word, “astonish” means to strike with sudden wonder or surprise and also the word, “amazed” means to surprise or astonish greatly and fill with wonder. Both words are commonly used in the Bible so it is important to know them well. It inspires me to realize that people have never seen anyone like Christ had done, miracles, healings and cast out unclean spirits. It is like God, the Father through His Son, likes to surprise His own people. The Holy Spirit inspires me with this song. It is a very old song.
O, how I love Him, how I adore Him,
My Breath, my Sunshine, My all in all,
The great Creator became my Savior,
And all God’s fullness dwelleth in Him (Jesus).
(Author unknown)
So trust God and you never know what surprises He will bring to you!
Luke 4:32, 36 “And they were astonished at his doctrine for his (Jesus) word was with power. And they were all amazed, and spoke among themselves, saying, “What a word is this! For with authority and power he commandeth the unclean spirits, and they come out” (KJV).
People asked question: Where did Jesus get His authority from? Jesus said that God was His teacher and God, the Father was the One who authorized Jesus and gave His Son the power to do the work of miracles and healings (John 7:14-24).
The word, “astonish” means to strike with sudden wonder or surprise and also the word, “amazed” means to surprise or astonish greatly and fill with wonder. Both words are commonly used in the Bible so it is important to know them well. It inspires me to realize that people have never seen anyone like Christ had done, miracles, healings and cast out unclean spirits. It is like God, the Father through His Son, likes to surprise His own people. The Holy Spirit inspires me with this song. It is a very old song.
O, how I love Him, how I adore Him,
My Breath, my Sunshine, My all in all,
The great Creator became my Savior,
And all God’s fullness dwelleth in Him (Jesus).
(Author unknown)
So trust God and you never know what surprises He will bring to you!
Thursday, October 28, 2010
The Jews were Amazed
John 7:15 ncv "The Jews were amazed and said,
“This man has never studied in school. How
did He learn so much?"
There’s one translation that I like: “How can
He know so much when He’s never been to our
schools—-Tay.” What school? If a person wants
to become a Rabbi, a man usually goes to school
to be trained. What were the Jews amazed about
Jesus? His style of teachings were so different
from them.
What was Jesus’ answered? John 7:16-17 ncv “The
things I teach are not my own, but they come from
Him (God) who sent Me. If people choose to do what
God wants, they will know that My teaching comes
from God and not from Me.” Doesn’t this make you
want more of Jesus? The old song came back to me.
Song: I Want More of Jesus
I want more of Jesus, more and more and more.
I want more of Jesus than I ever had before;
I want more of His great love, so rich, so full and free.
I want more of Jesus, so I’ll give Him more of Me.
(Inspiring Choruses)
May the Lord bless you!
“This man has never studied in school. How
did He learn so much?"
There’s one translation that I like: “How can
He know so much when He’s never been to our
schools—-Tay.” What school? If a person wants
to become a Rabbi, a man usually goes to school
to be trained. What were the Jews amazed about
Jesus? His style of teachings were so different
from them.
What was Jesus’ answered? John 7:16-17 ncv “The
things I teach are not my own, but they come from
Him (God) who sent Me. If people choose to do what
God wants, they will know that My teaching comes
from God and not from Me.” Doesn’t this make you
want more of Jesus? The old song came back to me.
Song: I Want More of Jesus
I want more of Jesus, more and more and more.
I want more of Jesus than I ever had before;
I want more of His great love, so rich, so full and free.
I want more of Jesus, so I’ll give Him more of Me.
(Inspiring Choruses)
May the Lord bless you!
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Jesus' Poem to Me
When I woke up this morning Jesus sang to me the
poem that I have written in April 1982. The poem
was Jesus' love to me and now I pass it on to you.
"I Love You Truly"
I love you truly 'Cause you are Mine
I love you truly; you're My sunshine.
I love you truly though when things goes wrong.
I love you truly for I am very strong.
I love you truly; I am on your side.
I love you truly; there's nothing to hide.
I love you truly, day after day.
I love you truly in every way.
I love you truly, very truly, dear.
I love you truly and I am very near.
I love you truly because I really do.
Won't you love Me as much as I love you?
May God bless you today!
poem that I have written in April 1982. The poem
was Jesus' love to me and now I pass it on to you.
"I Love You Truly"
I love you truly 'Cause you are Mine
I love you truly; you're My sunshine.
I love you truly though when things goes wrong.
I love you truly for I am very strong.
I love you truly; I am on your side.
I love you truly; there's nothing to hide.
I love you truly, day after day.
I love you truly in every way.
I love you truly, very truly, dear.
I love you truly and I am very near.
I love you truly because I really do.
Won't you love Me as much as I love you?
May God bless you today!
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
He Is Able Part 2
4:00 a.m. When I read this again and this time I sang:
"He is able to deliver me. He able to deliver me.
Even tho trouble much, I go to Him for rest.
My God is able to deliver me."
I felt the power of God! So I pray you would too!
Psalm 50:15a
"Call upon Me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee ..."
When can we call upon our Lord God? In the day of trouble! What kind of trouble that would be? "In the day of distress--Sprl."
What is trouble? Anything that become disturbed towards us. What happen when He does delivered us from trouble? The Bible said, "you shall glorify Me."
One translation I like on Psalm 50:15b ". . . I will deliver thee that thou mayest glorify Me"--Rhm. It is awesome that God's deliverance in our day of trouble actually glorified Him. Why? Because the devil was defeated and the victory was God's. That made Him a happy God. That's what glorified is, make God happy. So let's get delivered from anything! So our God can be glorified!!!
Song: He Is Able to Deliver Thee
He is a ... ble to deliver thee,
He is a ... ble to deliver thee,
Though by sin oppressed,
Go to Him for rest;
"Our God is able to deliver thee."
(William A. Ogden, Sing His Praise)
"He is able to deliver me. He able to deliver me.
Even tho trouble much, I go to Him for rest.
My God is able to deliver me."
I felt the power of God! So I pray you would too!
Psalm 50:15a
"Call upon Me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee ..."
When can we call upon our Lord God? In the day of trouble! What kind of trouble that would be? "In the day of distress--Sprl."
What is trouble? Anything that become disturbed towards us. What happen when He does delivered us from trouble? The Bible said, "you shall glorify Me."
One translation I like on Psalm 50:15b ". . . I will deliver thee that thou mayest glorify Me"--Rhm. It is awesome that God's deliverance in our day of trouble actually glorified Him. Why? Because the devil was defeated and the victory was God's. That made Him a happy God. That's what glorified is, make God happy. So let's get delivered from anything! So our God can be glorified!!!
Song: He Is Able to Deliver Thee
He is a ... ble to deliver thee,
He is a ... ble to deliver thee,
Though by sin oppressed,
Go to Him for rest;
"Our God is able to deliver thee."
(William A. Ogden, Sing His Praise)
Monday, October 25, 2010
He Is Able
Psalm 50:15a
"Call upon Me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee ..."
When can we call upon our Lord God? In the day of trouble! What kind of trouble that would be? "In the day of distress--Sprl."
What is trouble? Anything that become disturbed towards us. What happen when He does delivered us from trouble? The Bible said, "you shall glorify Me."
One translation I like on Psalm 50:15b ". . . I will deliver thee that thou mayest glorify Me"--Rhm. It is awesome that God's deliverance in our day of trouble actually glorified Him. Why? Because the devil was defeated and victory was God's. That made Him a happy God. That's what glorified is, make God happy. So let's get delivered from anything! So our God can be glorified!
Song: He Is Able to Deliver
He is a ... ble to deliver thee,
He is a ... ble to deliver thee,
Though by sin oppressed,
Go to Him for rest;
"Our God is able to deliver thee." A..men..
(William A. Ogden, Sing His Praise)
"Call upon Me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee ..."
When can we call upon our Lord God? In the day of trouble! What kind of trouble that would be? "In the day of distress--Sprl."
What is trouble? Anything that become disturbed towards us. What happen when He does delivered us from trouble? The Bible said, "you shall glorify Me."
One translation I like on Psalm 50:15b ". . . I will deliver thee that thou mayest glorify Me"--Rhm. It is awesome that God's deliverance in our day of trouble actually glorified Him. Why? Because the devil was defeated and victory was God's. That made Him a happy God. That's what glorified is, make God happy. So let's get delivered from anything! So our God can be glorified!
Song: He Is Able to Deliver
He is a ... ble to deliver thee,
He is a ... ble to deliver thee,
Though by sin oppressed,
Go to Him for rest;
"Our God is able to deliver thee." A..men..
(William A. Ogden, Sing His Praise)
Friday, October 22, 2010
Mercy of the Lord
Bread Box Psalm 89:1 kjv
"I will sing of the mercies of the Lord for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations.
Psal 101:1 kjv
"I will sing of mercy and judgment: unto thee, O Lord, will I sing."
Song that I remember:
I will sing of the mercy of the Lord forever.
I will sing, . . . I will sing, . . .
I will sing of the mercy of the Lord forever.
I will sing of the mercy of the Lord . . .
With my mouth . . . will I make known,
With my mouth . . . will I make known.
Thy faithfulness, Thy faithfulness to all
generations. (Repeat and author unknown)
Dorothy: This early morning I hinted to the Holy Spirit "no bread box for this morning." Then suddenly Holy Spirit sang to me, "I will sing of the mercy of the Lord . ." And my mouth fell open, awesome! So I went to my pager and typed the song what I remembered. Also the technology Bible helped me found Psalm 89:1. Wow! I felt rich! His mercy endureth forever. I love Him.
Confession: This morning, I was in no mood for studies and that's why I gave a 'hint' to Holy Spirit, no bread box. But God knew my heart and He had mercy on me. He helped me with song of mercy and verse to come with it. Ohhh, I love You Holy Spirit for help!
Besides, I was getting ready for Wisconsin Deaf Women Retreat this weekend. I join with 3 ladies and Audrey drives the Ford Escape SUV 2009 and it is near lunch for break time. So trust the marvelous mercy of the Lord! Awesome God who knew how to help me in a very simple way today! I love His mercy! We all need it!
"I will sing of the mercies of the Lord for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations.
Psal 101:1 kjv
"I will sing of mercy and judgment: unto thee, O Lord, will I sing."
Song that I remember:
I will sing of the mercy of the Lord forever.
I will sing, . . . I will sing, . . .
I will sing of the mercy of the Lord forever.
I will sing of the mercy of the Lord . . .
With my mouth . . . will I make known,
With my mouth . . . will I make known.
Thy faithfulness, Thy faithfulness to all
generations. (Repeat and author unknown)
Dorothy: This early morning I hinted to the Holy Spirit "no bread box for this morning." Then suddenly Holy Spirit sang to me, "I will sing of the mercy of the Lord . ." And my mouth fell open, awesome! So I went to my pager and typed the song what I remembered. Also the technology Bible helped me found Psalm 89:1. Wow! I felt rich! His mercy endureth forever. I love Him.
Confession: This morning, I was in no mood for studies and that's why I gave a 'hint' to Holy Spirit, no bread box. But God knew my heart and He had mercy on me. He helped me with song of mercy and verse to come with it. Ohhh, I love You Holy Spirit for help!
Besides, I was getting ready for Wisconsin Deaf Women Retreat this weekend. I join with 3 ladies and Audrey drives the Ford Escape SUV 2009 and it is near lunch for break time. So trust the marvelous mercy of the Lord! Awesome God who knew how to help me in a very simple way today! I love His mercy! We all need it!
Thursday, October 21, 2010
All Your Anxiety
1 Peter 5:7 niv "Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you." Ps. 94:19 "When anxiety was great within me, your (God's) consolation (comfort) brought joy to my soul."
KJV says in Ps. 94:19 "In the multitude of my thoughts within me ...." This means do you have many things going on your mind? NIV gave a good meaning: "When anxiety was great within me ...."
The word anxiety means fear, nervousness about what might happen and fearful concern or interest like anxiety to succeed. (From technology dictionary 'Merriam-Webster) One example from "The Bible from 26 Translation" on 1 Peter 5:7a.
"Casting the whole of your care--all your anxiety, all your worries, all your concerns, once and for all --on HIM--Amplified."
I felt a sudden urge to pray: Father in heaven, You are speaking to our heart about anxiety this morning. Your Word reminds us to take our anxiety to You and talk to You about it. It does feel good to share it with You so that You could comfort us. Amazing grace that You are concern about us and want us to take all our anxiety because You love us. Thank You Father for being so caring through Your Word in Jesus' name. Amen. So cast all your cares on Him for He cares about you!
Dorothy: I had this unusual song saved. This song got me into research on "anxiety" and I am so blessed with technology bible and dictionary.
Song: All Your Anxiety
1. Is there a heart over-bound by sorrow?
Is there a life weighted down by care?
Come to the cross-each burden bearing,
All your anxiety-leave it there.
Chorus:
All your anxiety all your care,
Bring to the mercy seat-leave it there;
Never a burden He cannot bear,
Never a friend like Je-sus!
(Edward Henry Joy)
KJV says in Ps. 94:19 "In the multitude of my thoughts within me ...." This means do you have many things going on your mind? NIV gave a good meaning: "When anxiety was great within me ...."
The word anxiety means fear, nervousness about what might happen and fearful concern or interest like anxiety to succeed. (From technology dictionary 'Merriam-Webster) One example from "The Bible from 26 Translation" on 1 Peter 5:7a.
"Casting the whole of your care--all your anxiety, all your worries, all your concerns, once and for all --on HIM--Amplified."
I felt a sudden urge to pray: Father in heaven, You are speaking to our heart about anxiety this morning. Your Word reminds us to take our anxiety to You and talk to You about it. It does feel good to share it with You so that You could comfort us. Amazing grace that You are concern about us and want us to take all our anxiety because You love us. Thank You Father for being so caring through Your Word in Jesus' name. Amen. So cast all your cares on Him for He cares about you!
Dorothy: I had this unusual song saved. This song got me into research on "anxiety" and I am so blessed with technology bible and dictionary.
Song: All Your Anxiety
1. Is there a heart over-bound by sorrow?
Is there a life weighted down by care?
Come to the cross-each burden bearing,
All your anxiety-leave it there.
Chorus:
All your anxiety all your care,
Bring to the mercy seat-leave it there;
Never a burden He cannot bear,
Never a friend like Je-sus!
(Edward Henry Joy)
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Hold On My Child
From Linda Martin's memory of song:
HOLD ON MY CHILD
(Author unknown)
Have you knelt beside the rubble of a weary aching heart,
When the things you gave your life to fell apart?
You're not the first to be acquainted with sorrow, grief
And pain, But the master promised sunshine after rain.
Hold on my child joy cometh in the morning,
Weeping endureth only for the night,
Hold on my child joy cometh in the morning,
The darkest hour means dawn is just in sight.
Dorothy: Devotion on "The God of All Comfort"
II Corinthians 1:3-7 (NIV)
"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all COMFORT, v4. who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can COMFORT those in any trouble with the COMFORT we ourselves have received from God. v5. For just as the sufferings of Christ flow over into our lives, so also through Christ our COMFORT overflows. v6. If we are distressed, it is for your COMFORT and salvation; if we are comforted, it is for your COMFORT, which produces in you patient endurance of the same sufferings we suffer. v7. And our hope for you is firm, because we know that just as you share in our sufferings so also you share in our COMFORT."
Special prayer of comfort for Barb Reu's of Chicago, IL's mother, Ruth Koras passed away Tues morning (Oct 19). Barb Reu is well-known for her activity in Women's Retreat of Wisconsin. Linda Martin's memory song, "Hold On My Child" I had saved for the right time. I find the word "comfort" from niv technology bible very impressive so I want to share this with you. May the Lord comforts Barb Reu for the loss of her mother.
Trust God of all comfort for healing power in Jesus' name!
HOLD ON MY CHILD
(Author unknown)
Have you knelt beside the rubble of a weary aching heart,
When the things you gave your life to fell apart?
You're not the first to be acquainted with sorrow, grief
And pain, But the master promised sunshine after rain.
Hold on my child joy cometh in the morning,
Weeping endureth only for the night,
Hold on my child joy cometh in the morning,
The darkest hour means dawn is just in sight.
Dorothy: Devotion on "The God of All Comfort"
II Corinthians 1:3-7 (NIV)
"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all COMFORT, v4. who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can COMFORT those in any trouble with the COMFORT we ourselves have received from God. v5. For just as the sufferings of Christ flow over into our lives, so also through Christ our COMFORT overflows. v6. If we are distressed, it is for your COMFORT and salvation; if we are comforted, it is for your COMFORT, which produces in you patient endurance of the same sufferings we suffer. v7. And our hope for you is firm, because we know that just as you share in our sufferings so also you share in our COMFORT."
Special prayer of comfort for Barb Reu's of Chicago, IL's mother, Ruth Koras passed away Tues morning (Oct 19). Barb Reu is well-known for her activity in Women's Retreat of Wisconsin. Linda Martin's memory song, "Hold On My Child" I had saved for the right time. I find the word "comfort" from niv technology bible very impressive so I want to share this with you. May the Lord comforts Barb Reu for the loss of her mother.
Trust God of all comfort for healing power in Jesus' name!
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Slow to Anger
Proverbs 16:32
"He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty."
NCV: "Patience is better than strength . . ."
Have you ever been angry at anything? Is angry a normal thing to do? Former Pres. Eisenhower once thought as a boy being angry a lots of time was to fistfights. How did Ike solved his angry outburst? His mother quoted Proverbs 16:32 on him. When Ike became older and famous he remembered this verse and he was able to control his anger and work very well with people.
Paul gave advice on how to control the anger. Eph. 4:26-27 (ncv). "When you are angry, do not sin, and be sure to stop being angry before the end of the day. Do not give the devil a way to defeat you."
At work, l often picked up tiny expired date labels that stick to the floor. The broom cannot pick the labels because it has to be peeled off by hands. When I saw a guy threw expired dated labels on the floor. I yelled "Hey, quit that! Put it in the trash, not on the floor." I grudged to myself.
After I read the devotion, I realized God was speaking to me about anger. Eph. 4:31-32. "Do not be bitter or angry or mad. Never shout angrily or say things to hurt others. Never do anything evil. Be kind and loving to each other, and forgive each other just as God forgave you in Christ."
Prayer: Thank You Father that You care how I think and correct me through the Word of God. Holy Spirit, remind me to speak kindly and gently toward others in Jesus' name I pray. Amen!
Be kind to someone today!
"He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty."
NCV: "Patience is better than strength . . ."
Have you ever been angry at anything? Is angry a normal thing to do? Former Pres. Eisenhower once thought as a boy being angry a lots of time was to fistfights. How did Ike solved his angry outburst? His mother quoted Proverbs 16:32 on him. When Ike became older and famous he remembered this verse and he was able to control his anger and work very well with people.
Paul gave advice on how to control the anger. Eph. 4:26-27 (ncv). "When you are angry, do not sin, and be sure to stop being angry before the end of the day. Do not give the devil a way to defeat you."
At work, l often picked up tiny expired date labels that stick to the floor. The broom cannot pick the labels because it has to be peeled off by hands. When I saw a guy threw expired dated labels on the floor. I yelled "Hey, quit that! Put it in the trash, not on the floor." I grudged to myself.
After I read the devotion, I realized God was speaking to me about anger. Eph. 4:31-32. "Do not be bitter or angry or mad. Never shout angrily or say things to hurt others. Never do anything evil. Be kind and loving to each other, and forgive each other just as God forgave you in Christ."
Prayer: Thank You Father that You care how I think and correct me through the Word of God. Holy Spirit, remind me to speak kindly and gently toward others in Jesus' name I pray. Amen!
Be kind to someone today!
Monday, October 18, 2010
A New Song
Psalm 40:3 ". . . He hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the Lord."
New song:
Praise the Lord! . . .
Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord!
Love His holy name . . . .
Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord!
Praise the Lord! . . .
Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord!
He's always the same . . . .
Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord!
Praise the Lord! . . .
Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord!
Let His love flow . . . .
Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord!
Praise the Lord! . . .
Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord!
Let His love show . . . .
Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord!
Psalm 96:1 "O sing unto the LORD a new song: sing unto the LORD, all the earth. Sing unto the LORD, bless His name; show forth His salvation from day to day."
Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, sweet Holy Spirit for spontaneous new song. You put a new spirit within us through the blood of Jesus Christ, Your Son. Lord, bless this person who open this Bread Box and anoint this person with the "oil" of Holy Spirit. Touch the body to be healed in Jesus' name. Touch their friends' need and received answers to prayer through the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ! For the Lord is delighted to bless all of us in Jesus' precious name. Amen!
May the Lord bless you!
New song:
Praise the Lord! . . .
Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord!
Love His holy name . . . .
Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord!
Praise the Lord! . . .
Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord!
He's always the same . . . .
Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord!
Praise the Lord! . . .
Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord!
Let His love flow . . . .
Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord!
Praise the Lord! . . .
Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord!
Let His love show . . . .
Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord!
Psalm 96:1 "O sing unto the LORD a new song: sing unto the LORD, all the earth. Sing unto the LORD, bless His name; show forth His salvation from day to day."
Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, sweet Holy Spirit for spontaneous new song. You put a new spirit within us through the blood of Jesus Christ, Your Son. Lord, bless this person who open this Bread Box and anoint this person with the "oil" of Holy Spirit. Touch the body to be healed in Jesus' name. Touch their friends' need and received answers to prayer through the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ! For the Lord is delighted to bless all of us in Jesus' precious name. Amen!
May the Lord bless you!
Friday, October 15, 2010
Wonderful Part 3
Verse chosen from Dorothy to fit the song
Marilyn Vickers send.
Isaiah 9:6 kjv
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son
is given and the government shall be upon his
shoulder: and his name shall be called WONDERFUL,
counsellor, The might God, The everlasting Father,
The Prince of Peace.
From Marilyn Vickers:
There is another song:
WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL
Authors unknown
Wonderful, wonderful, Jesus is to me
Counselor, Prince of peace, a mighty God is He
Saving me, keeping me, from all sin and shame
Wonderful is my redeemer, praise his name
THANK YOU Marilyn!
Marilyn Vickers send.
Isaiah 9:6 kjv
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son
is given and the government shall be upon his
shoulder: and his name shall be called WONDERFUL,
counsellor, The might God, The everlasting Father,
The Prince of Peace.
From Marilyn Vickers:
There is another song:
WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL
Authors unknown
Wonderful, wonderful, Jesus is to me
Counselor, Prince of peace, a mighty God is He
Saving me, keeping me, from all sin and shame
Wonderful is my redeemer, praise his name
THANK YOU Marilyn!
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Wonderful Part 2
Theme: Who is like Thee, O LORD?
Exodus 15:11 kjv Who is like unto Thee, O LORD, among the gods? Who is like Thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing WONDERS?
Psalm 40:5a kjv "Many, O Lord my God, are Thy WONDERFUL works which Thou hast done . . ." NCV: "Lord my God, You have done many MIRACLES. Your plans for us are many. If I tried to tell them all, there would be too many to count."
Dorothy: I add the verses because Bev Hull was impressed with more meaning with the word "wonderful." Here is Bev Hull of Minnesota's favorite song.
Aw! Thank you Holy Spirit. Thank you for the songs, verse and the explanation of "wonderful". Now I can add this song, Wonderful Savior. I tend to sing " God is so Wonderful" here is:
God is so wonderful- I can't explain,
But I can say, Glory Hallelujah,
Praise His Holy Name!
It's wonderful because He saved me.
It's wonderful that He forgave me.
It's wonderful, wonderful, so very wonderful.
Wonderful that He is mine.
Now remember this is English. I change to ASL
God is so wonderful- I can't explain,
But I can sign, " Glory Hallelujah"
Wonderful, Why? Because He saved me,
Wonderful, Why? He forgave me.
Wonderful, Wonderful, so very Wonderful,
Wonderful, Why? He is mine
Where? In my heart, He's minnnnnne.
I use facial and upper shoulder expression
Sister in Christ Love,
Pastor Bev Hull
Prayer from Dorothy: Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for being so wonderful, so interesting, so fascinating, so delightful, so spectacular, so astonishing, so remarkable, and so amazing to all of us. We trust You Abba Father in Jesus' name. Amen!
Exodus 15:11 kjv Who is like unto Thee, O LORD, among the gods? Who is like Thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing WONDERS?
Psalm 40:5a kjv "Many, O Lord my God, are Thy WONDERFUL works which Thou hast done . . ." NCV: "Lord my God, You have done many MIRACLES. Your plans for us are many. If I tried to tell them all, there would be too many to count."
Dorothy: I add the verses because Bev Hull was impressed with more meaning with the word "wonderful." Here is Bev Hull of Minnesota's favorite song.
Aw! Thank you Holy Spirit. Thank you for the songs, verse and the explanation of "wonderful". Now I can add this song, Wonderful Savior. I tend to sing " God is so Wonderful" here is:
God is so wonderful- I can't explain,
But I can say, Glory Hallelujah,
Praise His Holy Name!
It's wonderful because He saved me.
It's wonderful that He forgave me.
It's wonderful, wonderful, so very wonderful.
Wonderful that He is mine.
Now remember this is English. I change to ASL
God is so wonderful- I can't explain,
But I can sign, " Glory Hallelujah"
Wonderful, Why? Because He saved me,
Wonderful, Why? He forgave me.
Wonderful, Wonderful, so very Wonderful,
Wonderful, Why? He is mine
Where? In my heart, He's minnnnnne.
I use facial and upper shoulder expression
Sister in Christ Love,
Pastor Bev Hull
Prayer from Dorothy: Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for being so wonderful, so interesting, so fascinating, so delightful, so spectacular, so astonishing, so remarkable, and so amazing to all of us. We trust You Abba Father in Jesus' name. Amen!
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Wonderful Part 1
Chorus: Wonderful Savior
Wonderful Savior, wonderful Savior,
Thou art so near, so precious to me;
Wonderful Savior, wonderful Savior,
My heart is filled with praises to Thee.
(J. M. Harris, Sing His Praise)
I searched the word, "wonderful" from the technology Bible (only few) and discovered something interesting. Why was He called, "Wonderful?" Matthew 21:15 ". . . priests and scribes saw the wonderful things that he (Jesus) did . . ." Isaiah 9:6 ". . . His name shall be called Wonderful . . ."
If I ask someone to explain the meaning of the word 'wonderful,' some might say, "awesome or great." I used 'Scholastic Children Dictionary' and find it much more helpful in meaning. The more we know the meaning of the word, "wonderful," the more we would be able to appreciate its outcome or result of the song, "Wonderful Savior."
Wonderful=1. causing wonder (the word wonders are used a lot in the Bible); remarkable, amazing, or impressive. 2. Very good; excellent.
Synonyms: wonderful
Wonderful originally described something that caused someone to be filled with awe or wonder. Now it also refers to anything that is unusually good: That was a wonderful party. Tony is a wonderful human being.
Interesting describes something that capture someone's attention like priests and scribes were capture by interesting things Jesus had done.
Fascinating describes something so interesting that you want to know more about it.
Delightful means highly pleasing: My friend Jan has a delightful personality.
Spectacular means dramatic and sensational: After the ball game we watched a spectacular fireworks display.
Astonishing describes something that causes great wonder or surprise.
Now we sing:
Wonderful Savior, wonderful Savior,
Thou art so near, so precious to me;
Wonderful Savior, wonderful Savior,
My heart is filled with praises to Thee.
(J. M. Harris, Sing His Praise)
Isn't He wonderful?
Wonderful Savior, wonderful Savior,
Thou art so near, so precious to me;
Wonderful Savior, wonderful Savior,
My heart is filled with praises to Thee.
(J. M. Harris, Sing His Praise)
I searched the word, "wonderful" from the technology Bible (only few) and discovered something interesting. Why was He called, "Wonderful?" Matthew 21:15 ". . . priests and scribes saw the wonderful things that he (Jesus) did . . ." Isaiah 9:6 ". . . His name shall be called Wonderful . . ."
If I ask someone to explain the meaning of the word 'wonderful,' some might say, "awesome or great." I used 'Scholastic Children Dictionary' and find it much more helpful in meaning. The more we know the meaning of the word, "wonderful," the more we would be able to appreciate its outcome or result of the song, "Wonderful Savior."
Wonderful=1. causing wonder (the word wonders are used a lot in the Bible); remarkable, amazing, or impressive. 2. Very good; excellent.
Synonyms: wonderful
Wonderful originally described something that caused someone to be filled with awe or wonder. Now it also refers to anything that is unusually good: That was a wonderful party. Tony is a wonderful human being.
Interesting describes something that capture someone's attention like priests and scribes were capture by interesting things Jesus had done.
Fascinating describes something so interesting that you want to know more about it.
Delightful means highly pleasing: My friend Jan has a delightful personality.
Spectacular means dramatic and sensational: After the ball game we watched a spectacular fireworks display.
Astonishing describes something that causes great wonder or surprise.
Now we sing:
Wonderful Savior, wonderful Savior,
Thou art so near, so precious to me;
Wonderful Savior, wonderful Savior,
My heart is filled with praises to Thee.
(J. M. Harris, Sing His Praise)
Isn't He wonderful?
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Bring Glory
Song: Holy Spirit
Holy Spirit, you’re a comfort to me,
Holy Spirit, you’re a comfort to me,
You lead me, you guide me,
In danger you hide me.
Holy Spirit, you’re a comfort to me.
(Inspiring Choruses)
John 16:14 niv Jesus said:
“He (the Holy Spirit) will bring glory to me
(Jesus) by taking from what is mine and making
it known to you.”
Holy Spirit works inside of us, to awaken us,
and to be aware of Jesus’ presence. Holy Spirit
draws our hearts toward Jesus in faith, love,
obedience, communion, worship, and praise.
Holy Spirit is our Comforter. Holy Spirit
will remind us of Jesus’ Word (14:26; 16:7).
Prayer: Thank You Jesus for sending us Holy
Spirit who comfort our hearts in time of needs.
Thank You for Holy Spirit who keeps us in touch
with You and Your Words of Wisdom and encouragement.
Bless them, strengthen them and heal them in Jesus'
name. Amen!
Keep trusting God!
Dorothy
Holy Spirit, you’re a comfort to me,
Holy Spirit, you’re a comfort to me,
You lead me, you guide me,
In danger you hide me.
Holy Spirit, you’re a comfort to me.
(Inspiring Choruses)
John 16:14 niv Jesus said:
“He (the Holy Spirit) will bring glory to me
(Jesus) by taking from what is mine and making
it known to you.”
Holy Spirit works inside of us, to awaken us,
and to be aware of Jesus’ presence. Holy Spirit
draws our hearts toward Jesus in faith, love,
obedience, communion, worship, and praise.
Holy Spirit is our Comforter. Holy Spirit
will remind us of Jesus’ Word (14:26; 16:7).
Prayer: Thank You Jesus for sending us Holy
Spirit who comfort our hearts in time of needs.
Thank You for Holy Spirit who keeps us in touch
with You and Your Words of Wisdom and encouragement.
Bless them, strengthen them and heal them in Jesus'
name. Amen!
Keep trusting God!
Dorothy
Monday, October 11, 2010
Never Failed
1 Kings 8:56b Solomon said: "There hath not
failed one word of all His good promise." kjv
Psalm 89:28 God said: "I will maintain my
(God's)love to him (you) forever, and my
(God's) covenant with him (you) will never
fail." niv
Old song I remember: Never Failed Me Yet
Never failed me yet,
Never failed me yet,
Jesus' love never failed me yet,
This one thing I know
That where ever I go
Jesus' love never failed me yet,
(Inspiring Choruses)
Keep trusting God's promises endure forever,
Dorothy
failed one word of all His good promise." kjv
Psalm 89:28 God said: "I will maintain my
(God's)love to him (you) forever, and my
(God's) covenant with him (you) will never
fail." niv
Old song I remember: Never Failed Me Yet
Never failed me yet,
Never failed me yet,
Jesus' love never failed me yet,
This one thing I know
That where ever I go
Jesus' love never failed me yet,
(Inspiring Choruses)
Keep trusting God's promises endure forever,
Dorothy
Friday, October 8, 2010
Knew Not the Lord
Proverbs 29:18a NLT “When people do not accept divine guidance, they run wild, But whoever obeys the law is joyful.”
This morning Oct. 7th, the thought came to me, “knew not the Lord.” I remembered this famous topic from the book of Judges. Judges 2:10-11 “And also all that generation were gathered unto their fathers: and there arose another generation after them, which “knew not the LORD,” nor yet the works which HE had done for Israel. And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the Lord, and served Baalim: And they forsook the LORD God of their fathers, which brought them out of the land of Egypt, and followed other gods, of the gods of the people that were round about them, and bowed themselves unto them, and provoked the LORD to anger.”
Joshua had just died and all that generation came to show respect to Joshua. Then there arose another generation . . . which knew not the Lord. What caused them not to know the Lord? The new generation drifted away from the righteous commitment of their fathers and departed from a personal relation with the Lord. This led to them to become involved surrounding the people whose lifestyle and culture were different from Israel. Naturally, this led them away from the Lord. As a result, God allowed the enemies to oppress them until they cried out to the Lord for help and deliverance came.
In O.T. Scripture tells us that often God was angry when the people of Israel had forgotten God. May the Lord God forgives us if and when we don’t realized how important it is to keep in touch with our heavenly Father, our Lord Jesus Christ and our precious Holy Spirit and the Word of God daily. So I pray that we all stay close to Him!
Song Collection: I Believe God.
I believe God, I believe God,
Ask what ye will and it shall be done.
Trust and obey, believe Him and say,
I believe, I believe God.
If you need salvation now
or the Holy Ghost pow'r,
Just trust and obey, believe and say,
I believe, I believe God. (Inspiring Choruses)
This morning Oct. 7th, the thought came to me, “knew not the Lord.” I remembered this famous topic from the book of Judges. Judges 2:10-11 “And also all that generation were gathered unto their fathers: and there arose another generation after them, which “knew not the LORD,” nor yet the works which HE had done for Israel. And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the Lord, and served Baalim: And they forsook the LORD God of their fathers, which brought them out of the land of Egypt, and followed other gods, of the gods of the people that were round about them, and bowed themselves unto them, and provoked the LORD to anger.”
Joshua had just died and all that generation came to show respect to Joshua. Then there arose another generation . . . which knew not the Lord. What caused them not to know the Lord? The new generation drifted away from the righteous commitment of their fathers and departed from a personal relation with the Lord. This led to them to become involved surrounding the people whose lifestyle and culture were different from Israel. Naturally, this led them away from the Lord. As a result, God allowed the enemies to oppress them until they cried out to the Lord for help and deliverance came.
In O.T. Scripture tells us that often God was angry when the people of Israel had forgotten God. May the Lord God forgives us if and when we don’t realized how important it is to keep in touch with our heavenly Father, our Lord Jesus Christ and our precious Holy Spirit and the Word of God daily. So I pray that we all stay close to Him!
Song Collection: I Believe God.
I believe God, I believe God,
Ask what ye will and it shall be done.
Trust and obey, believe Him and say,
I believe, I believe God.
If you need salvation now
or the Holy Ghost pow'r,
Just trust and obey, believe and say,
I believe, I believe God. (Inspiring Choruses)
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Most Blessed
Proverbs 29:18 Message
“If people can’t see what GOD is doing, they stumble all over themselves; but when they attend (pay attention) to what HE reveals, they are most blessed.”
This reminds me of Moses, the prophet who stayed in Mount Sinai for 40 days. What did the people do? They were impatient. They did not want to wait for Moses. When Moses was not there as a prophet of God to guide them, they build an idol, a golden calf to worship to. What cause the people do this? NIrV quote, “Where there is no message from GOD, the people don’t control themselves . . .”
I noticed some movies, and programs showing more and more people don’t control themselves. Especially watching “Cops Program” how people are often out of control, it takes higher authority to control them. CEV says “Without guidance from GOD, law and order disappear. . .”
What does that apply to us? This is a simple reminder how important it is to “pay attention to what HE reveals and we will be most blessed.”
So put God"s Word first in the morning to make your day!
Children Song: Read Your Bible
Read your Bible and pray every day,
Pray every day, pray every day.
Read your Bible and pray every day,
if you want to grow, if you want to grow.
Read your Bible and pray every day
if you want to grow . . .
(Out of memory, author unknown)
“If people can’t see what GOD is doing, they stumble all over themselves; but when they attend (pay attention) to what HE reveals, they are most blessed.”
This reminds me of Moses, the prophet who stayed in Mount Sinai for 40 days. What did the people do? They were impatient. They did not want to wait for Moses. When Moses was not there as a prophet of God to guide them, they build an idol, a golden calf to worship to. What cause the people do this? NIrV quote, “Where there is no message from GOD, the people don’t control themselves . . .”
I noticed some movies, and programs showing more and more people don’t control themselves. Especially watching “Cops Program” how people are often out of control, it takes higher authority to control them. CEV says “Without guidance from GOD, law and order disappear. . .”
What does that apply to us? This is a simple reminder how important it is to “pay attention to what HE reveals and we will be most blessed.”
So put God"s Word first in the morning to make your day!
Children Song: Read Your Bible
Read your Bible and pray every day,
Pray every day, pray every day.
Read your Bible and pray every day,
if you want to grow, if you want to grow.
Read your Bible and pray every day
if you want to grow . . .
(Out of memory, author unknown)
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Send the Light
Remember Cow's Cud from "Keep Muttering"? (Sept 22) We continue
with this verse until we digest well this week. Smile?
Proverbs 29:18 NKJV + NIV are the same.
"Where there is no revelation, the people cast off
restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the laws.
Bill Persall's Comment:
If there is no revelation from the Lord, then people would scatter
or get lost. How shall they hear the Gospel without a preacher?
That is the idea.
We need revelation, direction or instructioin from the Lord in order
to have eternal life, to follow God's ways, to have laws in our heart,
etc. No divine vision or revelation will bring chaos (great confusion;
complete disorder).
Dorothy: I remember this song from Christ's Ambassador in 1950's.
Today we called it "Youth Ministry."
Chorus: Send the Light!
Send the light, . . . the blessed gospel light,
Let it shine . . . from shore to shore!
Send the light, . . . and let its radiant beams
Light the world . . . forever more. . . .
(Charles Hutchinson Gabriel, Sing His Praise)
Stay close to Him!
with this verse until we digest well this week. Smile?
Proverbs 29:18 NKJV + NIV are the same.
"Where there is no revelation, the people cast off
restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the laws.
Bill Persall's Comment:
If there is no revelation from the Lord, then people would scatter
or get lost. How shall they hear the Gospel without a preacher?
That is the idea.
We need revelation, direction or instructioin from the Lord in order
to have eternal life, to follow God's ways, to have laws in our heart,
etc. No divine vision or revelation will bring chaos (great confusion;
complete disorder).
Dorothy: I remember this song from Christ's Ambassador in 1950's.
Today we called it "Youth Ministry."
Chorus: Send the Light!
Send the light, . . . the blessed gospel light,
Let it shine . . . from shore to shore!
Send the light, . . . and let its radiant beams
Light the world . . . forever more. . . .
(Charles Hutchinson Gabriel, Sing His Praise)
Stay close to Him!
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
The Kid's Success
Proverbs 29:18 NCV
"Where there is no word from God, people are uncontrolled, but those who obey what they have been taught are happy."
One little colored boy came to my Sunday School class and I began with a weekly memorize verse with reward. They were to have their parents to work with them on John 3:16 at home during the week. The following Sunday morning class, His older brother skillfully quoted John 3:16. The little boy bowed down his head and said, "My mom and dad told me that I had problem with memorizing verse. I can't do it." I responded with 'huh'? "Okay, let's change this. Let's do 3 words at a time and you repeat it until you know them well. Then add 3 more words and memorize it. Then go back and repeat 6 words together. Then 3 more words then go back and quote 9 words together." I said, "You did it!" He was so excited even though it took longer for him to memorize the whole John 3:16. At the end of church service, the custom was for them to sign out the verse they had memorized. The parents were shocked that their little son had succeeded. So every week both boys memorized new verse with reward.
Several months later, the little boy came to me with a big smile on his face. His hands were hiding something behind him. The parents stand with him, smiling. So I asked, "What's up?" The little boy showed me his two award trophies from the school he had won.
The first award trophy was his best behavior had improved since he first started to memorize weekly verse. Before that, he could not sit still and almost every day, it was like he was out of control. The parents and the teacher didn't know what to do with him. After he started to memorize weekly verse, eventually his behavior changed. He was able to sit still and pay close attention to the teacher. Memorizing God's Word had taken care of his behavior problem. The teacher was so amazed at the big change that had taken place in the class room.
His second award trophy was a big improvement in his school studies. His grades went up. Before he started memorizing verses, he had problems with school work. His grades were always poor. The teacher was also impressed with a big change in him even ask what happened? The little boy just memorized God's Word and it had changed his life.
A few years later this same guy in 6th grade class in a different school told me his story. Each student in his class required standing up in front of the class and gave a speech on their topic. He was voted as a best lecture given in his class. His teacher asked him a question on how did he do it? He simply said, "My Sunday school teacher had me and my brother memorized the verse every week. After church service, we were to stand in front of the people. We gave report what we have learned in our Sunday school class." The teacher said, "I wish all of the kids could learn and practiced in Sunday School class. It might have made a difference." This guy was happy to realize how memorizing the Word of God had influenced his life and made him a better person. (End)
Awesome! How powerful God's Word could even influence our lives?
"Where there is no word from God, people are uncontrolled, but those who obey what they have been taught are happy."
One little colored boy came to my Sunday School class and I began with a weekly memorize verse with reward. They were to have their parents to work with them on John 3:16 at home during the week. The following Sunday morning class, His older brother skillfully quoted John 3:16. The little boy bowed down his head and said, "My mom and dad told me that I had problem with memorizing verse. I can't do it." I responded with 'huh'? "Okay, let's change this. Let's do 3 words at a time and you repeat it until you know them well. Then add 3 more words and memorize it. Then go back and repeat 6 words together. Then 3 more words then go back and quote 9 words together." I said, "You did it!" He was so excited even though it took longer for him to memorize the whole John 3:16. At the end of church service, the custom was for them to sign out the verse they had memorized. The parents were shocked that their little son had succeeded. So every week both boys memorized new verse with reward.
Several months later, the little boy came to me with a big smile on his face. His hands were hiding something behind him. The parents stand with him, smiling. So I asked, "What's up?" The little boy showed me his two award trophies from the school he had won.
The first award trophy was his best behavior had improved since he first started to memorize weekly verse. Before that, he could not sit still and almost every day, it was like he was out of control. The parents and the teacher didn't know what to do with him. After he started to memorize weekly verse, eventually his behavior changed. He was able to sit still and pay close attention to the teacher. Memorizing God's Word had taken care of his behavior problem. The teacher was so amazed at the big change that had taken place in the class room.
His second award trophy was a big improvement in his school studies. His grades went up. Before he started memorizing verses, he had problems with school work. His grades were always poor. The teacher was also impressed with a big change in him even ask what happened? The little boy just memorized God's Word and it had changed his life.
A few years later this same guy in 6th grade class in a different school told me his story. Each student in his class required standing up in front of the class and gave a speech on their topic. He was voted as a best lecture given in his class. His teacher asked him a question on how did he do it? He simply said, "My Sunday school teacher had me and my brother memorized the verse every week. After church service, we were to stand in front of the people. We gave report what we have learned in our Sunday school class." The teacher said, "I wish all of the kids could learn and practiced in Sunday School class. It might have made a difference." This guy was happy to realize how memorizing the Word of God had influenced his life and made him a better person. (End)
Awesome! How powerful God's Word could even influence our lives?
Monday, October 4, 2010
No Vision, People Perish
Proverbs 29:18
KJV: "Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he."
NCV: "Where there is no word from God, people are uncontrolled, but those who obey what they have been taught are happy."
Note from Zondervan: Where there is no vision. Vision means revelation. When there is no clear revelation and bold declaration of God's will and standards, God's people lose their Biblical convictions, cast off their moral restraints, and subsequently (slowly) perish.
The revealed will of God and His righteous demands as expressed in Scripture must be repeatly kept before the congregation (people), or many will begin to conform to the world and trangress (break) God's law.
Dorothy: I am not sure why this came up but still I share this with you. I happen to see the song "The Vision" and remember Prov. 29:18 so well.
Stay close to Him!
Song: The Vision
Take me, Master break me, use me;
I am leaning on Thy breast;
All ambitions fast are dying,
From their pain now give me rest;
On the altar I have laid them;
Now to Thee I give my heart;
Fill me with the fire of vision;
Let my passions never depart.
(H. C. McKinney)
KJV: "Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he."
NCV: "Where there is no word from God, people are uncontrolled, but those who obey what they have been taught are happy."
Note from Zondervan: Where there is no vision. Vision means revelation. When there is no clear revelation and bold declaration of God's will and standards, God's people lose their Biblical convictions, cast off their moral restraints, and subsequently (slowly) perish.
The revealed will of God and His righteous demands as expressed in Scripture must be repeatly kept before the congregation (people), or many will begin to conform to the world and trangress (break) God's law.
Dorothy: I am not sure why this came up but still I share this with you. I happen to see the song "The Vision" and remember Prov. 29:18 so well.
Stay close to Him!
Song: The Vision
Take me, Master break me, use me;
I am leaning on Thy breast;
All ambitions fast are dying,
From their pain now give me rest;
On the altar I have laid them;
Now to Thee I give my heart;
Fill me with the fire of vision;
Let my passions never depart.
(H. C. McKinney)
Friday, October 1, 2010
Song in the Night
From Linda Martin's amazing memory of songs!!! Awesome!
Good to use it for deaf service if you can't think of new
song to use or share it as part of your devotion (Dorothy).
Psalm 42:8 NIV "By day the Lord directs his love, at night his
song is with me--a prayer to the God of my life."
YOU CAN HAVE A SONG IN YOUR HEART IN THE NIGHT
1. You can have a melody down in your heart
When it's aching almost breaking,
Even though the sorrow makes the teardrops start,
You can have a melody down in your heart.
Chorus: You can have a song in your heart in the night
After every trial, after every mile,
Anyone can sing when the sun's shining bright
But you need a song in your heart at night.
2. Do not let your worries drive your song away,
Though tomorrow bring it sorrow,
Just remember after nighttime comes the day,
Do not let your worries drive your song away.
3. Soon the night will pass and morning bring the day;
I am longing for its dawning,
Until then we'll labor here and watch and pray,
Soon the night will pass and morning bring the day.
(Ira Stanphill)
Dorothy: May the Lord give you a song in the night.
Good to use it for deaf service if you can't think of new
song to use or share it as part of your devotion (Dorothy).
Psalm 42:8 NIV "By day the Lord directs his love, at night his
song is with me--a prayer to the God of my life."
YOU CAN HAVE A SONG IN YOUR HEART IN THE NIGHT
1. You can have a melody down in your heart
When it's aching almost breaking,
Even though the sorrow makes the teardrops start,
You can have a melody down in your heart.
Chorus: You can have a song in your heart in the night
After every trial, after every mile,
Anyone can sing when the sun's shining bright
But you need a song in your heart at night.
2. Do not let your worries drive your song away,
Though tomorrow bring it sorrow,
Just remember after nighttime comes the day,
Do not let your worries drive your song away.
3. Soon the night will pass and morning bring the day;
I am longing for its dawning,
Until then we'll labor here and watch and pray,
Soon the night will pass and morning bring the day.
(Ira Stanphill)
Dorothy: May the Lord give you a song in the night.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Redeemed 2
Galatians 3:13a,14 Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law ... That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith."
This song, "Redeemed" reminds me of Maxine Strodebridge, the former teacher of Central Bible College, Springfield, Missouri in 1960’s. This was her favorite song and I have heard her sang it in sign language so many times that her face glow with the Glory of God on her. She also was the National Deaf Representative of Assembly of God. She was at our wedding in 1967 and at the Los Angles Airport, we watched her flew out to become a missionary to Korea under the work of Betty Haney. She worked for the government and that gave Maxine and Betty the privileges of starting the Deaf Ministry among Korean Deaf. Today there are many Deaf Churches in Korea. I like to share the favorite song of Maxine. She was my mentor during my teen and college years.
Song: Redeemed
1. Redeemed how I love it proclaim it!
Redeemed by the blood of the Lamb;
Redeemed thro’ His infinite mercy,
His child, and forever, I am.
Chorus: Re-deemed, Re-deemed,
Re-deemed by the blood of the Lamb;
Re-deemed, re-deemed,
His child, and forever, I am.
2. Redeemed and so happy in Jesus,
No language my rapture could tell;
I know that the light of His presence
With me doth continually dwell.
[Chorus]
3. I think of my blessed Redeemer,
I think of Him all the day long;
I sing, for I cannot be silent;
His love is the theme of my song.
[Chorus]
4. I know I shall see in His beauty
The King in whose law I delight;
Who lovingly guardeth my footsteps,
And giveth me songs in the night.
[Chorus] (Fanny Jane Crosby)
May the Lord bless the Redeemed Ones!
This song, "Redeemed" reminds me of Maxine Strodebridge, the former teacher of Central Bible College, Springfield, Missouri in 1960’s. This was her favorite song and I have heard her sang it in sign language so many times that her face glow with the Glory of God on her. She also was the National Deaf Representative of Assembly of God. She was at our wedding in 1967 and at the Los Angles Airport, we watched her flew out to become a missionary to Korea under the work of Betty Haney. She worked for the government and that gave Maxine and Betty the privileges of starting the Deaf Ministry among Korean Deaf. Today there are many Deaf Churches in Korea. I like to share the favorite song of Maxine. She was my mentor during my teen and college years.
Song: Redeemed
1. Redeemed how I love it proclaim it!
Redeemed by the blood of the Lamb;
Redeemed thro’ His infinite mercy,
His child, and forever, I am.
Chorus: Re-deemed, Re-deemed,
Re-deemed by the blood of the Lamb;
Re-deemed, re-deemed,
His child, and forever, I am.
2. Redeemed and so happy in Jesus,
No language my rapture could tell;
I know that the light of His presence
With me doth continually dwell.
[Chorus]
3. I think of my blessed Redeemer,
I think of Him all the day long;
I sing, for I cannot be silent;
His love is the theme of my song.
[Chorus]
4. I know I shall see in His beauty
The King in whose law I delight;
Who lovingly guardeth my footsteps,
And giveth me songs in the night.
[Chorus] (Fanny Jane Crosby)
May the Lord bless the Redeemed Ones!
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
The Redeemed
From Linda Martin:
Have you "heard" this chorus before? Isaiah 35:10 fits the verse of Isaiah 51:11 "Therefore the redeemed of the Lord shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy shall be upon their head: they shall obtain gladness and joy; and sorrow and mourning shall flee away."
Song called: THEREFORE THE REDEEMED
Therefore the redeemed of the Lord shall return
And come with singing unto Zion
And everlasting joy shall be upon their head.
Therefore the redeemed of the Lord shall return
And come with singing unto Zion
And everlasting joy shall be upon their head.
They shall obtain gladness and joy
And sorrow and mourning shall flee away.
Therefore the redeemed of the Lord shall return
And come with singing unto Zion
And everlasting joy shall be upon their head.
Ruth Lake copyright 1972 Scripture in song.
The future prophecy from Isaiah 35:1-10 NIV 'Joy of the Redeemed' people from all over the world will come to Zion singing with joy that our King, the Messiah -- Jesus Christ will reign forever and ever and we shall see the glory of the Lord.
What is redeem? It means buy back; set free; regain what we have lost; deliver from bondage; and liberate. In Old Testament, God has brought back His people from bondage. In New Testament, Christ has bought us back to Him through His Blood. That is redeemed. The Bible talked a lot about the "Redeemed."
So let 'the Redeemed People' sing unto the Lord today!
Have you "heard" this chorus before? Isaiah 35:10 fits the verse of Isaiah 51:11 "Therefore the redeemed of the Lord shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy shall be upon their head: they shall obtain gladness and joy; and sorrow and mourning shall flee away."
Song called: THEREFORE THE REDEEMED
Therefore the redeemed of the Lord shall return
And come with singing unto Zion
And everlasting joy shall be upon their head.
Therefore the redeemed of the Lord shall return
And come with singing unto Zion
And everlasting joy shall be upon their head.
They shall obtain gladness and joy
And sorrow and mourning shall flee away.
Therefore the redeemed of the Lord shall return
And come with singing unto Zion
And everlasting joy shall be upon their head.
Ruth Lake copyright 1972 Scripture in song.
The future prophecy from Isaiah 35:1-10 NIV 'Joy of the Redeemed' people from all over the world will come to Zion singing with joy that our King, the Messiah -- Jesus Christ will reign forever and ever and we shall see the glory of the Lord.
What is redeem? It means buy back; set free; regain what we have lost; deliver from bondage; and liberate. In Old Testament, God has brought back His people from bondage. In New Testament, Christ has bought us back to Him through His Blood. That is redeemed. The Bible talked a lot about the "Redeemed."
So let 'the Redeemed People' sing unto the Lord today!
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Broken Heart
Part 2 of Sept 27th "He Keeps Me Singing."
Psalm 51:17 NIV “The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God You will not despise.”
What is the closest thing in a relationship that God is looking for? A broken heart draws us closer to Him. After reading Luther Bridgers’ story, I couldn’t describe the deep feeling in my heart what Luther had lost; his wife and his three sons. And still he wrote a song out of his broken heart. So this morning I choose a few of the translations from Psalm 51:17.
The sacrifices of God is a troubled spirit—PBV.
The sacrifice acceptable to God is a broken spirit—RSV.
Here, O God, is my sacrifice, a broken spirit—Knox.
A heart—broken and crushed O God thou wilt not despise—Rhm.
A broken and sorrowing heart, O God, you will not put from you—Bas.
You will not scorn this crushed and broken heart—Jerus.
Is your spirit troubled? God wants you. Is your heart broken? God wants you. Are you crushed? God wants you. He will not turn away from you. It is the closest thing that draws God to you. He has a chance to comfort you. He has a chance to reveal His deep love to you. He will not look down at you. He will not make fun of you. He will lift you up and put His arms around you. He will hold you so very close to His own heart.
On the fourth line, words that Luther Bridgers wrote to describe his feeling in a song, He Keeps Me Singing.
“Though sometimes He leads through waters deep,
Trials fall across the way,
Though sometimes the path seems rough and steep,
See His footprints all the way.
Chorus: Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Sweetest Name I know,
Fills my every longing, Keeps me singing as I go.”
Now that I know how the song was created, I have come to love this song even more. God will give you a song in your heart and bring you closer to Him.
So trust God today!
Psalm 51:17 NIV “The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God You will not despise.”
What is the closest thing in a relationship that God is looking for? A broken heart draws us closer to Him. After reading Luther Bridgers’ story, I couldn’t describe the deep feeling in my heart what Luther had lost; his wife and his three sons. And still he wrote a song out of his broken heart. So this morning I choose a few of the translations from Psalm 51:17.
The sacrifices of God is a troubled spirit—PBV.
The sacrifice acceptable to God is a broken spirit—RSV.
Here, O God, is my sacrifice, a broken spirit—Knox.
A heart—broken and crushed O God thou wilt not despise—Rhm.
A broken and sorrowing heart, O God, you will not put from you—Bas.
You will not scorn this crushed and broken heart—Jerus.
Is your spirit troubled? God wants you. Is your heart broken? God wants you. Are you crushed? God wants you. He will not turn away from you. It is the closest thing that draws God to you. He has a chance to comfort you. He has a chance to reveal His deep love to you. He will not look down at you. He will not make fun of you. He will lift you up and put His arms around you. He will hold you so very close to His own heart.
On the fourth line, words that Luther Bridgers wrote to describe his feeling in a song, He Keeps Me Singing.
“Though sometimes He leads through waters deep,
Trials fall across the way,
Though sometimes the path seems rough and steep,
See His footprints all the way.
Chorus: Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Sweetest Name I know,
Fills my every longing, Keeps me singing as I go.”
Now that I know how the song was created, I have come to love this song even more. God will give you a song in your heart and bring you closer to Him.
So trust God today!
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