The Bread Box (Glory of God Series) will be on
"construction" until Sept 7 after labor day.
Meanwhile check out and review the previous
Fresh Manna.
I am working on other topic to get myself
ready for Deaf Women Retreat at Edmonton,
Alberta, Canada in the month of September.
Dorothy
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Friday, August 27, 2010
Declare His Glory Series 7
Ps 96:1-4 "O sing unto the Lord a new song: sing unto the Lord, all the earth. Sing unto the Lord, bless His name. Declare His glory among the heathen, His wonders among all people. For the Lord is great."
From Dorothy Callies: Linda Martin of Virginia has a very unusual story when I asked her about how did she memorized a song out of her heart, "Where Art Thou?"
This is my story. When I was 10 years and 8 months old I became very ill. After a couple of months the diagnosis became spinal meningitis and very little hope that I would live. They gave me a new drug, streptomycin, knowing that it would cause hearing loss. I lived but in 4 months time went from being hearing to profound deafness. I was confined to bed rest for 3 years. We had no TV and I could not hear the radio anymore so I started reading a lot - so much that my mom was afraid I would lose my eyes also. I was soooo bored! So for some reason I asked my Dad to bring home a copy for the songbook our church used and I started memorizing it- all 303 songs. After that I would memorize any new song I found. I must have hundreds of them in my head. Smile. Sometimes one I have not thought of for a long time will pop up in my head.
When I am discouraged I have a hard time to pray myself out of it but when I start singing one song after another from memory then I soon feel my spirits lift. Music that glorifies Him means a lot to me. Some people think this is strange for a profoundly deaf person, but it is just the way the Lord made me. Smile!
Dorothy: What does that mean? Memorizing that many songs put enemies to silence (Ps. 8:2). She had lived long enough to adopt 29 deaf kids in her life time with the help of Lottie Riehof, being a grandmother who had just turned 90 this month of August 2010. At Springfield, Missouri, Central Bible College, Lottie was our former teacher of Tony, me and Linda in 1960's. Lottie wrote a book called, "Joy of Signing."
If you ever have a hard time getting out of discouragement, try singing songs of praise that would increase the "Glory of God" in your spirit and bring brightness in your eyes like Dean said. Thank you, Linda for such a marvelous story. Truly, God is glorified when a testimony is given like this.
From Dorothy Callies: Linda Martin of Virginia has a very unusual story when I asked her about how did she memorized a song out of her heart, "Where Art Thou?"
This is my story. When I was 10 years and 8 months old I became very ill. After a couple of months the diagnosis became spinal meningitis and very little hope that I would live. They gave me a new drug, streptomycin, knowing that it would cause hearing loss. I lived but in 4 months time went from being hearing to profound deafness. I was confined to bed rest for 3 years. We had no TV and I could not hear the radio anymore so I started reading a lot - so much that my mom was afraid I would lose my eyes also. I was soooo bored! So for some reason I asked my Dad to bring home a copy for the songbook our church used and I started memorizing it- all 303 songs. After that I would memorize any new song I found. I must have hundreds of them in my head. Smile. Sometimes one I have not thought of for a long time will pop up in my head.
When I am discouraged I have a hard time to pray myself out of it but when I start singing one song after another from memory then I soon feel my spirits lift. Music that glorifies Him means a lot to me. Some people think this is strange for a profoundly deaf person, but it is just the way the Lord made me. Smile!
Dorothy: What does that mean? Memorizing that many songs put enemies to silence (Ps. 8:2). She had lived long enough to adopt 29 deaf kids in her life time with the help of Lottie Riehof, being a grandmother who had just turned 90 this month of August 2010. At Springfield, Missouri, Central Bible College, Lottie was our former teacher of Tony, me and Linda in 1960's. Lottie wrote a book called, "Joy of Signing."
If you ever have a hard time getting out of discouragement, try singing songs of praise that would increase the "Glory of God" in your spirit and bring brightness in your eyes like Dean said. Thank you, Linda for such a marvelous story. Truly, God is glorified when a testimony is given like this.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Glory to God Series 6
It is a special occasion from Linda Martin, a friend of Lottie Riehof of Virginia. I want to thank Linda and I think you will enjoy this song she memorized. And yes I like it. Dorothy
Dorothy, This devotion reminded me of an old song. I do not know the author or anything. I'm just writing it from memory. I thought you might like it.
Song: WHERE ART THOU?
1. In a beautiful garden called Eden,
'Twas in the cool of the day.
The voice of the Lord was walking,
Seeking His creatures of clay.
Chorus: Where art thou? Where art thou? I hear Him,
The voice of the Lord calling thee,
He seeks thee, He's looking, He searches,
Oh hide not thyself from this friend.
2. From the dust of the earth he was molded,
This man that God loves so today,
'Twas His breath that God breathed in his being,
To live and to walk in His way.
Chorus: Where art thou? Where art thou? I hear Him,
The voice of the Lord calling thee,
He seeks thee, He's looking, He searches,
Oh hide not thyself from this friend.
3. Through the years man has stumbled and fallen,
And lain by the wayside in sin,
But God's love is the same O forever,
He's calling, He's calling again.
Chorus: Where art thou? Where art thou? I hear Him,
The voice of the Lord calling thee,
He seeks thee, He's looking, He searches,
Oh hide not thyself from this friend.
(Author unknown)
Have a glorious day in Him.
Dorothy, This devotion reminded me of an old song. I do not know the author or anything. I'm just writing it from memory. I thought you might like it.
Song: WHERE ART THOU?
1. In a beautiful garden called Eden,
'Twas in the cool of the day.
The voice of the Lord was walking,
Seeking His creatures of clay.
Chorus: Where art thou? Where art thou? I hear Him,
The voice of the Lord calling thee,
He seeks thee, He's looking, He searches,
Oh hide not thyself from this friend.
2. From the dust of the earth he was molded,
This man that God loves so today,
'Twas His breath that God breathed in his being,
To live and to walk in His way.
Chorus: Where art thou? Where art thou? I hear Him,
The voice of the Lord calling thee,
He seeks thee, He's looking, He searches,
Oh hide not thyself from this friend.
3. Through the years man has stumbled and fallen,
And lain by the wayside in sin,
But God's love is the same O forever,
He's calling, He's calling again.
Chorus: Where art thou? Where art thou? I hear Him,
The voice of the Lord calling thee,
He seeks thee, He's looking, He searches,
Oh hide not thyself from this friend.
(Author unknown)
Have a glorious day in Him.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Glory of God Series 5
Gen. 3:9 “Where are you?” Rom. 3:23 “…short of the glory of God.”
Dean: Some fascinating food for thought on this topic is that there are some who believe that our being made in the "image of God" means that the "glory of God" was what covered Adam & Eve's nakedness, so that they had no shame (Genesis 2:2). So when they “ate the forbidden fruit,” they lost that covering & were ashamed, because "they realized they were naked" (Genesis 3:7).
Dot: God said to Adam, “Where are you? I want to talk to you.” Adam said, “I heard thy voice in the garden, and I was afraid because I was naked; and I hid myself” (Gen. 3:10). Wow! THE GLORY OF GOD WAS “THEIR CLOTHES.” They lost it! How embarrassing! They had to hide from God!
Dean: What is clear is that they lost something very important, their open daily relationship with God, their glory, their covering. Adam and Eve tried to fix this problem with fig leaves’ covering their bodies, but that was not God's way. “The Lord God make coats of skins, and clothes them” (Gen. 3:21). His way was through the blood of an innocent, pure sacrifice, thus providing a new temporary covering (animal skins). More importantly, "the blood" provided a way, back into relationship with God. This "blood" was the way, back into God's presence for several thousand years until Jesus and His "blood" became our ultimate substitute, as the Lamb that God provided (pictured in Genesis 22 and John 1:29). I am so thankful that God provided us with a way back to Him so that we can regain the glory of God and our walk with God each day.
Indeed right now we have the glory of God in us that others can see through the brightness of our eyes, which are the windows to our soul. And this glory increases as we "walk with God" as Adam and Eve once did.
Dorothy: I remember the song called,
"It Is Glory Just to Walk with Him."
It is glory just to walk with Him,
It is glory just to walk with Him;
He will guide my steps a-right,
Thro’ the vale and o’er the height; …
It is glory just to walk with Him.
(Avis M. Burgeson, Sing His Praise)
So take time out with God!
Dean: Some fascinating food for thought on this topic is that there are some who believe that our being made in the "image of God" means that the "glory of God" was what covered Adam & Eve's nakedness, so that they had no shame (Genesis 2:2). So when they “ate the forbidden fruit,” they lost that covering & were ashamed, because "they realized they were naked" (Genesis 3:7).
Dot: God said to Adam, “Where are you? I want to talk to you.” Adam said, “I heard thy voice in the garden, and I was afraid because I was naked; and I hid myself” (Gen. 3:10). Wow! THE GLORY OF GOD WAS “THEIR CLOTHES.” They lost it! How embarrassing! They had to hide from God!
Dean: What is clear is that they lost something very important, their open daily relationship with God, their glory, their covering. Adam and Eve tried to fix this problem with fig leaves’ covering their bodies, but that was not God's way. “The Lord God make coats of skins, and clothes them” (Gen. 3:21). His way was through the blood of an innocent, pure sacrifice, thus providing a new temporary covering (animal skins). More importantly, "the blood" provided a way, back into relationship with God. This "blood" was the way, back into God's presence for several thousand years until Jesus and His "blood" became our ultimate substitute, as the Lamb that God provided (pictured in Genesis 22 and John 1:29). I am so thankful that God provided us with a way back to Him so that we can regain the glory of God and our walk with God each day.
Indeed right now we have the glory of God in us that others can see through the brightness of our eyes, which are the windows to our soul. And this glory increases as we "walk with God" as Adam and Eve once did.
Dorothy: I remember the song called,
"It Is Glory Just to Walk with Him."
It is glory just to walk with Him,
It is glory just to walk with Him;
He will guide my steps a-right,
Thro’ the vale and o’er the height; …
It is glory just to walk with Him.
(Avis M. Burgeson, Sing His Praise)
So take time out with God!
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Glory of God Series 4
Romans 3:23 “All have sinned and come short of the glory of God.” Bread Box August 24 2010
What does the scripture meant “come short of the glory of God?” Let’s start with Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. God blessed them to be fruitful and gave them responsibility of ruling over the earth, the creation and animal kingdom. Adam and Eve were busy all day until evening came, they rested. So the Lord God came down in His glory, Adam and Eve heard the voice of God walking in the garden in the cool of the day and the presence of the Lord God was among the trees of garden (Gen. 3:8).
Why was the Lord God able to do that? Adam and Eve were both created in the “image” and “likeness” of God. Because of this image, they reflect His love, glory, and holiness. They lived in a personal fellowship with the glory of God. Ever wonder what the “glory” is all about? It is heavenly bliss and splendor; wonder of all wonders; radiant and beauty; great praise and honor; source of pride and joy.
Guess what? Adam and Eve lost that “glory,” the heavenly bliss was gone. God’s glory in them was gone. Now there were no praise and honor. They lost the pride and joy of being with the Lord God. Their relationship was broken. They can’t fellowship with the Lord God. Then and there, God already had a plan to restore us back to Him. Praise God, we can have the “glory of God’ back to us through Jesus' blood. His blood washed us whiter than snow.
You see why, God said, “I miss this …” so let’s give Him our time in the cool of the evening or early wee morning.” God loves you this much.
Dorothy
PS. I was focusing on the book of Ezekiel, but this morning, Romans 3:23 came to me. I was surprised to see the title, “the glory of God.” I believe God has a purpose and reminds us where the glory of God began.
What does the scripture meant “come short of the glory of God?” Let’s start with Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. God blessed them to be fruitful and gave them responsibility of ruling over the earth, the creation and animal kingdom. Adam and Eve were busy all day until evening came, they rested. So the Lord God came down in His glory, Adam and Eve heard the voice of God walking in the garden in the cool of the day and the presence of the Lord God was among the trees of garden (Gen. 3:8).
Why was the Lord God able to do that? Adam and Eve were both created in the “image” and “likeness” of God. Because of this image, they reflect His love, glory, and holiness. They lived in a personal fellowship with the glory of God. Ever wonder what the “glory” is all about? It is heavenly bliss and splendor; wonder of all wonders; radiant and beauty; great praise and honor; source of pride and joy.
Guess what? Adam and Eve lost that “glory,” the heavenly bliss was gone. God’s glory in them was gone. Now there were no praise and honor. They lost the pride and joy of being with the Lord God. Their relationship was broken. They can’t fellowship with the Lord God. Then and there, God already had a plan to restore us back to Him. Praise God, we can have the “glory of God’ back to us through Jesus' blood. His blood washed us whiter than snow.
You see why, God said, “I miss this …” so let’s give Him our time in the cool of the evening or early wee morning.” God loves you this much.
Dorothy
PS. I was focusing on the book of Ezekiel, but this morning, Romans 3:23 came to me. I was surprised to see the title, “the glory of God.” I believe God has a purpose and reminds us where the glory of God began.
Monday, August 23, 2010
Glory to God Series 3
"Cherubims are angelic beings who manifest the holiness and glory of God to humans." ... This reminds me of what the pastor said at Kendra's graveside. He shared with me that he was thinking of what to say when he looked up & saw all of Kendra's siblings & cousins in the front of the casket. The LORD gave him this word to say ... Bringing glory to God is to 'make Him BIG' to the world around us, just like Kendra, a little 5 year old girl, did to people around her. She made God really BIG in their eyes. This is what we are called to do, "Bring glory to God ... Make Him really BIG!" Devotion from Dean
Song: We've Got a Great Big Wonderful God
(In an easy-going march tempo)
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 ev-'ry 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 ....
(Word + music by Tim Spencer, 100
Country Western Gospel Favorites)
So we have a great big wonderful God, don't we?
Song: We've Got a Great Big Wonderful God
(In an easy-going march tempo)
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 ev-'ry 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 ....
(Word + music by Tim Spencer, 100
Country Western Gospel Favorites)
So we have a great big wonderful God, don't we?
Friday, August 20, 2010
Glory of God Series 2
Ezekiel 1:28b “This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the Lord.” Bread Box 8/20/10
Ezekiel said, “And when I saw it, I fell upon my face …” (Eze.1:28c). From the very first chapter of Ezekiel, he saw the ‘Glory of God’ in details. It would have been very difficult to describe the “Glory of God.” God has given Ezekiel a vision of His Glory in details, knowing that one day it would go into the Bible and today we are reading them. Awesome!
There are some things I would like to share: Four living creatures are later identified as cherubims (10:20). Cherubims are angelic beings who manifest the holiness and glory of God to humans. In Ezekiel’s vision, the cherubim were manifesting God’s glory and holiness to the exiles (captivity of Israel at Babylon). Ezekiel sees a supernatural throne-chariot in constant motion. God is pictured on an ever-moving mobile throne that goes wherever the Spirit commands. This symbolizes both God’s sovereign over all things and He is present with the exiles by the Chebar River where Ezekiel saw the visions of God.
As Cherubim never leave the glory of God ... likewise we, God's children are to stay in His Presence day by day.
So trust God today!
Song: Holy is the Lord.
Holy is the Lord and mighty is His name,
King of heav'n, yet down to earth He came.
Angels sing His praise,
all earth shall do the same.
Holy is the Lord and might is His name.
(Inspiring Choruses)
Ezekiel said, “And when I saw it, I fell upon my face …” (Eze.1:28c). From the very first chapter of Ezekiel, he saw the ‘Glory of God’ in details. It would have been very difficult to describe the “Glory of God.” God has given Ezekiel a vision of His Glory in details, knowing that one day it would go into the Bible and today we are reading them. Awesome!
There are some things I would like to share: Four living creatures are later identified as cherubims (10:20). Cherubims are angelic beings who manifest the holiness and glory of God to humans. In Ezekiel’s vision, the cherubim were manifesting God’s glory and holiness to the exiles (captivity of Israel at Babylon). Ezekiel sees a supernatural throne-chariot in constant motion. God is pictured on an ever-moving mobile throne that goes wherever the Spirit commands. This symbolizes both God’s sovereign over all things and He is present with the exiles by the Chebar River where Ezekiel saw the visions of God.
As Cherubim never leave the glory of God ... likewise we, God's children are to stay in His Presence day by day.
So trust God today!
Song: Holy is the Lord.
Holy is the Lord and mighty is His name,
King of heav'n, yet down to earth He came.
Angels sing His praise,
all earth shall do the same.
Holy is the Lord and might is His name.
(Inspiring Choruses)
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Glory of God Series 1
Ezekiel 6:9 The Word of the Lord said, “I am broken …”
KJV Bread Box 8/19/2010
The Lord God was speaking to Ezekiel, the priest who was living by the Chebar River in Babylon during the captivity of Israel. In chapter 8, the Lord transported Ezekiel’s spirit "in the visions of God" to Jerusalem. The Lord God showed Ezekiel inside the temple, the Holy Place where seventy older leaders of Israel worshipped every kind of crawling thing, and idols carved on the wall all around the holy place. (The Holy Place consist Golden Altar, Bread Table, Golden Candlestick. The Most Holy Place consist the Ark of God.)
The Lord brought Ezekiel to the inner courtyard and he saw twenty-five men worshipped the sun god in the east. “…I was hurt because they were unfaithful to Me and turned away from Me and desired to worship their idols” (Eze.6:9 ncv). Is there any wonder why God allow Babylonian armies to destroy the Temple because of all the idols were inside the Holy Place? God had shown Ezekiel to understand why God allows judgment and destruction in the land of Israel and Jerusalem.
Ezekiel 10-11 explains that finally the Glory of the Lord had to leave the temple and eventually left the city of Jerusalem and rested on the Mount of Olives (Ezekiel 11:23) because of people’s sin and idolatry. God left His house, the Temple because of His holiness and He had to separate Himself from the idolatry in the temple. This is an example that God’s glory and presence could depart from the church if the minister and the people’s heart are far from God and the church will become an empty shell. So it is important to fervently desire God’s glory and presence and at the same time hate sin and idolatry.
So let us comfort God’s broken heart by loving Him.
Dorothy
KJV Bread Box 8/19/2010
The Lord God was speaking to Ezekiel, the priest who was living by the Chebar River in Babylon during the captivity of Israel. In chapter 8, the Lord transported Ezekiel’s spirit "in the visions of God" to Jerusalem. The Lord God showed Ezekiel inside the temple, the Holy Place where seventy older leaders of Israel worshipped every kind of crawling thing, and idols carved on the wall all around the holy place. (The Holy Place consist Golden Altar, Bread Table, Golden Candlestick. The Most Holy Place consist the Ark of God.)
The Lord brought Ezekiel to the inner courtyard and he saw twenty-five men worshipped the sun god in the east. “…I was hurt because they were unfaithful to Me and turned away from Me and desired to worship their idols” (Eze.6:9 ncv). Is there any wonder why God allow Babylonian armies to destroy the Temple because of all the idols were inside the Holy Place? God had shown Ezekiel to understand why God allows judgment and destruction in the land of Israel and Jerusalem.
Ezekiel 10-11 explains that finally the Glory of the Lord had to leave the temple and eventually left the city of Jerusalem and rested on the Mount of Olives (Ezekiel 11:23) because of people’s sin and idolatry. God left His house, the Temple because of His holiness and He had to separate Himself from the idolatry in the temple. This is an example that God’s glory and presence could depart from the church if the minister and the people’s heart are far from God and the church will become an empty shell. So it is important to fervently desire God’s glory and presence and at the same time hate sin and idolatry.
So let us comfort God’s broken heart by loving Him.
Dorothy
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Dot's Testimony
Ezekiel 10:4 "Then the 'glory of the Lord' went up with the cherub, and stood over the threshold of the house; and the house was filled with the cloud, and the court was full of the brightness of the Lord's glory."
Ever wonder why in the world I pick this subject, "The Glory of the Lord"? I didn't. Here's an interesting testimony from me. This early wee morning, I checked the Bread Box card verse and picked one after another, another, and another. Nothing impress me. Sigh!
I came to my desk looking something for Bread Box. Nothing! Humm, Lord? I quote from James 1:5 my favorite "SOS" verse to the Lord when I need help. Navy used this code for "help." I waited. The hand of the Lord pointed the direction that led me to a second bedroom to one of the shelves that has a 4 inches notebook full of collection of my Journal Devotions for many years.
I took out the binder, wondering what does the Lord want me to find? I searched slowly and found devotion, "Glorifying God." Strong impression. I took one out. Put the notebook back to the shelf and went to the office. Pretty soon, the research led me into several copies about the Glory of God. Whoa! What a broad subject. Hold it. I'll sleep on it.
Woke up. Got ready. Went out to eat with Tony. My day off. I showed Tony the copies. He looked at me. "Whoa! A broad subject!" (I was right!) "Could be series on the Glory of God," said Tony. We discussed. We pondered on this. Finally, the Lord spoke, "I miss this. Hardly anyone ever talk about the "The Glory of God." Tony said, "True, I have not heard anyone preach about this." So he said, "Well, it's a start so what is "The Glory of God?" What is "glory"? Oh, I got it down, but look I need your prayer on this. We'll begin our "journey" with this topic "The Glory of God" Series.
Then beep beep! Taco Bell paged me, need help! So off I went. Didn't get a chance to send this morning to tell you the "struggle" of a Bread Box story. So thought you might find this refreshing and amusing, too! So start praying my friend!
Ever wonder why in the world I pick this subject, "The Glory of the Lord"? I didn't. Here's an interesting testimony from me. This early wee morning, I checked the Bread Box card verse and picked one after another, another, and another. Nothing impress me. Sigh!
I came to my desk looking something for Bread Box. Nothing! Humm, Lord? I quote from James 1:5 my favorite "SOS" verse to the Lord when I need help. Navy used this code for "help." I waited. The hand of the Lord pointed the direction that led me to a second bedroom to one of the shelves that has a 4 inches notebook full of collection of my Journal Devotions for many years.
I took out the binder, wondering what does the Lord want me to find? I searched slowly and found devotion, "Glorifying God." Strong impression. I took one out. Put the notebook back to the shelf and went to the office. Pretty soon, the research led me into several copies about the Glory of God. Whoa! What a broad subject. Hold it. I'll sleep on it.
Woke up. Got ready. Went out to eat with Tony. My day off. I showed Tony the copies. He looked at me. "Whoa! A broad subject!" (I was right!) "Could be series on the Glory of God," said Tony. We discussed. We pondered on this. Finally, the Lord spoke, "I miss this. Hardly anyone ever talk about the "The Glory of God." Tony said, "True, I have not heard anyone preach about this." So he said, "Well, it's a start so what is "The Glory of God?" What is "glory"? Oh, I got it down, but look I need your prayer on this. We'll begin our "journey" with this topic "The Glory of God" Series.
Then beep beep! Taco Bell paged me, need help! So off I went. Didn't get a chance to send this morning to tell you the "struggle" of a Bread Box story. So thought you might find this refreshing and amusing, too! So start praying my friend!
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Healing in His Wings
Malachi 4:2 kjv
“Unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves.” Bread Box August 17 2010
**The day of the Lord will also mean salvation and deliverance for all who love and serve Him. In His kingdom God’s glory and righteousness will shine like the sun, bringing to His faithful people the ultimate (highest) in goodness, blessing, salvation, and healing. Everything will be made right, and God’s people will leap for joy like calves released from the stall.
NVC: But for you who honor Me, goodness will shine on you like the sun, with healing in its rays. You will jump around, like well-fed calves.
Chorus: Rise and Be Healed
Rise and be healed in the name of Jesus;
Let faith arise in your soul!
Rise and be healed in the name of Jesus;
He will make you ev-‘ry whit whole!
(Milton Bourgeois)
This morning, I felt a need of healing in His wings and visualize Jesus as a Sun with His rays of healing upon our bodies. I believe this is for you as well.
So trust Jesus to heal you in Jesus’ name.
**Note from Zondervan
“Unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves.” Bread Box August 17 2010
**The day of the Lord will also mean salvation and deliverance for all who love and serve Him. In His kingdom God’s glory and righteousness will shine like the sun, bringing to His faithful people the ultimate (highest) in goodness, blessing, salvation, and healing. Everything will be made right, and God’s people will leap for joy like calves released from the stall.
NVC: But for you who honor Me, goodness will shine on you like the sun, with healing in its rays. You will jump around, like well-fed calves.
Chorus: Rise and Be Healed
Rise and be healed in the name of Jesus;
Let faith arise in your soul!
Rise and be healed in the name of Jesus;
He will make you ev-‘ry whit whole!
(Milton Bourgeois)
This morning, I felt a need of healing in His wings and visualize Jesus as a Sun with His rays of healing upon our bodies. I believe this is for you as well.
So trust Jesus to heal you in Jesus’ name.
**Note from Zondervan
Monday, August 16, 2010
Weapons of our Warfare 12
“Persevering prayer”
“We fight with weapons that are different from those the world uses. Our weapons have power from God that can destroy the enemy’s strong places. We destroy people’s argument and every proud thing that raises itself against the knowledge of God. We capture every thought and make it give up and obey Christ.” 2 Cor. 10:4-5 ncv
The King James Version says: “For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds” (2Cor. 10:4). Paul’s eighth weapon is “persevering prayer.”
The word, persevere means continue steadily in doing something hard; persist. The word, persist means continue firmly; refuse to stop; say again and again; maintain means keep on. Persevering emphasizes refusing to be discouraged by obstacles or difficulties, but continuing steadily with courage and patience. Example: Perseverance leads to success.
Paul shared that his suffering and persevering prayer came together (2 Cor. 11:23-30). As Paul was praying for his churches that he had planted, his heart was grieved with tears. During that time, the churches were going through rough times. Some of the people were trying to change the teachings of the gospel. Paul never gave up in continuing his prayer for others and for God to help him through all his suffering. Paul’s persevering prayer was mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds against Satan so he could spread the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Paul gave an example how to prepare us for the battle with the enemy. We may be familiar with Ephesians 6:10-18. This is part of persevering prayer. Paul’s example inspired us to understand the important part of suffering that comes with prayers. By using this weapon, “the persevering prayer,” against the enemy, we, the born-again believers will be able to see great things of God.
“We fight with weapons that are different from those the world uses. Our weapons have power from God that can destroy the enemy’s strong places. We destroy people’s argument and every proud thing that raises itself against the knowledge of God. We capture every thought and make it give up and obey Christ.” 2 Cor. 10:4-5 ncv
The King James Version says: “For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds” (2Cor. 10:4). Paul’s eighth weapon is “persevering prayer.”
The word, persevere means continue steadily in doing something hard; persist. The word, persist means continue firmly; refuse to stop; say again and again; maintain means keep on. Persevering emphasizes refusing to be discouraged by obstacles or difficulties, but continuing steadily with courage and patience. Example: Perseverance leads to success.
Paul shared that his suffering and persevering prayer came together (2 Cor. 11:23-30). As Paul was praying for his churches that he had planted, his heart was grieved with tears. During that time, the churches were going through rough times. Some of the people were trying to change the teachings of the gospel. Paul never gave up in continuing his prayer for others and for God to help him through all his suffering. Paul’s persevering prayer was mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds against Satan so he could spread the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Paul gave an example how to prepare us for the battle with the enemy. We may be familiar with Ephesians 6:10-18. This is part of persevering prayer. Paul’s example inspired us to understand the important part of suffering that comes with prayers. By using this weapon, “the persevering prayer,” against the enemy, we, the born-again believers will be able to see great things of God.
Friday, August 13, 2010
Listen to God
Devotion from Dean Hardy responds to part 3.
Thank you Dorothy for your words of hope for God's people who are thirsty in a dry land. This morning as I continued to read through Jeremiah, I read the 'Word' of the LORD to His people:
"I have listened to them very carefully, but they do not say what is right. They do not feel sorry about their wicked ways, saying, 'What have I done?' Each person goes his own way, like a horse charging into a battle. Even the birds in the sky know the right times to do things. The storks, doves, swifts & thrushes know when it is time to migrate. But my people don't know what the Lord wants them to do." Jeremiah 8:6-7 NCV
Each person does as God's people did in the book of Judges & so many times through the ages "... All the people did whatever seemed right in their own eyes." Judges 21:25b NLT
In the Message it says, "People did whatever they felt like doing." All the while Abba our Father stands at the gates of Heaven yearning for us to turn back to Him. He so much wants to pour out huge rivers of blessing as you shared, but He can't until His people turn back to Him. As He says via His prophet: "... Now return to me, and I will return to you ... (then) I will open the windows of heaven for you. I will pour out a blessing so great you won’t have enough room to take it in! Try it! Put me to the test!" Malachi 3:7b, 10b NLT.
Oh I yearn to see this truly happen in my lifetime where God's blessing is poured out all over this land from sea to sea. Lord, may Your kingdom come here & now on earth where we see Your will is done just like it is in Heaven.
Serving the Master together,
Dean
Thank you Dorothy for your words of hope for God's people who are thirsty in a dry land. This morning as I continued to read through Jeremiah, I read the 'Word' of the LORD to His people:
"I have listened to them very carefully, but they do not say what is right. They do not feel sorry about their wicked ways, saying, 'What have I done?' Each person goes his own way, like a horse charging into a battle. Even the birds in the sky know the right times to do things. The storks, doves, swifts & thrushes know when it is time to migrate. But my people don't know what the Lord wants them to do." Jeremiah 8:6-7 NCV
Each person does as God's people did in the book of Judges & so many times through the ages "... All the people did whatever seemed right in their own eyes." Judges 21:25b NLT
In the Message it says, "People did whatever they felt like doing." All the while Abba our Father stands at the gates of Heaven yearning for us to turn back to Him. He so much wants to pour out huge rivers of blessing as you shared, but He can't until His people turn back to Him. As He says via His prophet: "... Now return to me, and I will return to you ... (then) I will open the windows of heaven for you. I will pour out a blessing so great you won’t have enough room to take it in! Try it! Put me to the test!" Malachi 3:7b, 10b NLT.
Oh I yearn to see this truly happen in my lifetime where God's blessing is poured out all over this land from sea to sea. Lord, may Your kingdom come here & now on earth where we see Your will is done just like it is in Heaven.
Serving the Master together,
Dean
Thursday, August 12, 2010
God Speaks
Dean Hardy responds to part 2 "As the Scripture has said" about Moses' prophecy that a future prophet will come.
Dean's Devotion:
And God is still speaking through His servants the prophets today.
I was reading this morning in the book of Jeremiah. What a sad, sad story of a people who repeatedly heard from the Lord through Jeremiah and other prophets, but did not pay attention. The Lord still says to us today, “Stop at the crossroads and look around. Ask for the old, godly way, and walk in it. Travel its path, and you will find rest for your souls ... I posted watchmen over you who said, ‘Listen for the sound of the alarm' ..." Jeremiah 6:16-17a NLT
God is telling us to be very aware of what is going on around us ... stop ... look ... ask ... listen. I am grateful that God has sent His prophets all over the land, but are God's people stopping, looking, listening to what He is saying through them ... are they truly asking with open hearts, 'What is the Lord our God saying to us'? May God have mercy on our souls. I am also thankful for His longsuffering patience with us. May we be alert & sensitive to what He's trying to say to us.
Thanks for your faithfulness,
Dean
Dean's Devotion:
And God is still speaking through His servants the prophets today.
I was reading this morning in the book of Jeremiah. What a sad, sad story of a people who repeatedly heard from the Lord through Jeremiah and other prophets, but did not pay attention. The Lord still says to us today, “Stop at the crossroads and look around. Ask for the old, godly way, and walk in it. Travel its path, and you will find rest for your souls ... I posted watchmen over you who said, ‘Listen for the sound of the alarm' ..." Jeremiah 6:16-17a NLT
God is telling us to be very aware of what is going on around us ... stop ... look ... ask ... listen. I am grateful that God has sent His prophets all over the land, but are God's people stopping, looking, listening to what He is saying through them ... are they truly asking with open hearts, 'What is the Lord our God saying to us'? May God have mercy on our souls. I am also thankful for His longsuffering patience with us. May we be alert & sensitive to what He's trying to say to us.
Thanks for your faithfulness,
Dean
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
As the Scripture has Said Part 3
Zechariah 14:8 ncv
“At that time fresh water will flow from Jerusalem. Half of it will flow east to the Dead Sea, and half will flow west to the Mediterranean Sea. It will flow summer and winter. (v.9a) Then the Lord will be king over the whole world.” Bread Box Aug 11 2010
This is another reference about the future water from Jerusalem when Christ shall rule. A priest used a golden pitcher with water poured it on the altar was a memorial ceremony that the water that flowed from the rock (actually out of nothing, came forth water). From Jerusalem, out of nothing, there will be water flowing from Jerusalem. This also represents Christ, the Living Water.
Numbers 24:7 ncv
“Israel’s water buckets will always be full, and their crops will have plenty of water. Their king will be greater than Agag; their kingdom will be very great.”
Another future prophecy of Scripture has not yet been fulfilled. This was a promise of God that the future Israel will always have “plenty of water.” This verse may also refer to Zech. 14:8, the future fresh water flow from Jerusalem. Christ will be the King and the kingdom that Christ will rule will be so much better.
So hold on to God’s promises!
Theme Song: The King of Glory Comes
Chorus: The King of Glory comes; the nation rejoices.
Open the gates before Him; lift up your voices.
verse 1. Who is the King of Glory? What shall we call Him?
He is Immanuel, the promised of ages.
Verse 4. He conquered sin and death; He truly has risen,
And He will share with us His heavenly kingdom.
(Willard F. Jabusch)
“At that time fresh water will flow from Jerusalem. Half of it will flow east to the Dead Sea, and half will flow west to the Mediterranean Sea. It will flow summer and winter. (v.9a) Then the Lord will be king over the whole world.” Bread Box Aug 11 2010
This is another reference about the future water from Jerusalem when Christ shall rule. A priest used a golden pitcher with water poured it on the altar was a memorial ceremony that the water that flowed from the rock (actually out of nothing, came forth water). From Jerusalem, out of nothing, there will be water flowing from Jerusalem. This also represents Christ, the Living Water.
Numbers 24:7 ncv
“Israel’s water buckets will always be full, and their crops will have plenty of water. Their king will be greater than Agag; their kingdom will be very great.”
Another future prophecy of Scripture has not yet been fulfilled. This was a promise of God that the future Israel will always have “plenty of water.” This verse may also refer to Zech. 14:8, the future fresh water flow from Jerusalem. Christ will be the King and the kingdom that Christ will rule will be so much better.
So hold on to God’s promises!
Theme Song: The King of Glory Comes
Chorus: The King of Glory comes; the nation rejoices.
Open the gates before Him; lift up your voices.
verse 1. Who is the King of Glory? What shall we call Him?
He is Immanuel, the promised of ages.
Verse 4. He conquered sin and death; He truly has risen,
And He will share with us His heavenly kingdom.
(Willard F. Jabusch)
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
As the Scripture has Said Part 2
Deuteronomy 18:15 ncv Moses said:
“The Lord your God will give you a prophet like me, who is one of your own people. Listen to him (future Jesus).”
Bread Box Aug 10 2010
This is one of the references that Jesus was quoting, “the Scripture” that the prophecy of Moses was fulfilled when Jesus stood near the great altar where the water was poured out and Jesus’ voice rang out: “If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink” (John 7:37).
Isaiah 58:11 ncv
“The Lord will always lead you. He will satisfy your needs in dry lands and give strength to your bones. you will be like a garden that has much water, like a spring that never runs dry.”
This is another reference that the prophecy was fulfilled on the day of Pentecostal, the outpouring of the Holy Spirit after so many years later. Those filled with Holy Spirit are “like a garden that has much water, like a spring that never runs dry.” Being filled with Holy Spirit at all times will never runs dry. That is awesome!
Jesus must had read or studied the Old Testament Scrolls to be able to say, “As the Scripture has said.” I am sure there are more, but this is an example of what Jesus was referring to. Searching the Scripture helps us to know what Jesus was talking about.
So trust Jesus as a Living Water to meet our need today!
Dorothy
“The Lord your God will give you a prophet like me, who is one of your own people. Listen to him (future Jesus).”
Bread Box Aug 10 2010
This is one of the references that Jesus was quoting, “the Scripture” that the prophecy of Moses was fulfilled when Jesus stood near the great altar where the water was poured out and Jesus’ voice rang out: “If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink” (John 7:37).
Isaiah 58:11 ncv
“The Lord will always lead you. He will satisfy your needs in dry lands and give strength to your bones. you will be like a garden that has much water, like a spring that never runs dry.”
This is another reference that the prophecy was fulfilled on the day of Pentecostal, the outpouring of the Holy Spirit after so many years later. Those filled with Holy Spirit are “like a garden that has much water, like a spring that never runs dry.” Being filled with Holy Spirit at all times will never runs dry. That is awesome!
Jesus must had read or studied the Old Testament Scrolls to be able to say, “As the Scripture has said.” I am sure there are more, but this is an example of what Jesus was referring to. Searching the Scripture helps us to know what Jesus was talking about.
So trust Jesus as a Living Water to meet our need today!
Dorothy
Monday, August 9, 2010
As the Scripture has Said
John 7:38
He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.” Bread Box Aug 9 2010
As the Scripture has said: The reference is not to a single passage (verse), but to the general emphasis of such passages as Deut.18:15; Is.58:11; Zech.14:8; (see also Num.24:7). In contrast (compare) to the small amount of water poured out each day during the feast, this is what caused Jesus to speak up as He, Himself was the “Living Water.” Jesus also spoke of the future that there would be a river of water coming out of those who believed in Christ. Not only will they be satisfied themselves, but they also become rivers so that others may drink and be satisfied (v.39).
This prophecy was fulfilled when the Holy Spirit came on the day of Pentecostal and 120 disciples were filled like rivers of living water. They “experienced” His overflow life inside of them. They felt Jesus and out of their heart, the Spirit, like rivers flow into thousands of people who opened their hearts to Jesus when Peter stood up to preach.
This is how much God so loved you so let Him fill you with His Presence. So trust God today!
Dorothy
*Notes from NKJV Study Bible, Thomas Nelson.
He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.” Bread Box Aug 9 2010
As the Scripture has said: The reference is not to a single passage (verse), but to the general emphasis of such passages as Deut.18:15; Is.58:11; Zech.14:8; (see also Num.24:7). In contrast (compare) to the small amount of water poured out each day during the feast, this is what caused Jesus to speak up as He, Himself was the “Living Water.” Jesus also spoke of the future that there would be a river of water coming out of those who believed in Christ. Not only will they be satisfied themselves, but they also become rivers so that others may drink and be satisfied (v.39).
This prophecy was fulfilled when the Holy Spirit came on the day of Pentecostal and 120 disciples were filled like rivers of living water. They “experienced” His overflow life inside of them. They felt Jesus and out of their heart, the Spirit, like rivers flow into thousands of people who opened their hearts to Jesus when Peter stood up to preach.
This is how much God so loved you so let Him fill you with His Presence. So trust God today!
Dorothy
*Notes from NKJV Study Bible, Thomas Nelson.
Friday, August 6, 2010
The Last Day of the Feast
John 7:37 On the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink.”
At Dunkin Donut Coffee shop few days ago, we discussed the verse I was working on. Tony asked me this question: What cause Jesus to talk about the “water?” It was on the great day of the feast which lasted several days. On each day of the feast, the people came with palm branches and marched around the great altar. A priest took a golden pitcher and filled with water from the Pool of Siloam, carried it to the temple, and poured it on the altar as an offering to God. This dramatic ceremony was a memorial of the water that flowed from the rock when the Israelites traveled through the wilderness. On the last day of the feast, the people marched seven times around the altar in memory of Jericho march. When the priest was pouring water on the altar, Jesus’ voice rang out: “If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink.”
It was that moment Jesus used the “visual aid” of the water during the feast to reveal Himself that He is the One God had given them a future symbol, “ The Living Water, His Son.” On the last day of the Feast, Jesus revealed Himself as the “Rock” and He Himself provided the water to the thirsty people.
Are you thirsty? Come to Jesus. He is the Living Water …
So trust Jesus today!
*Notes from NKJV Study Bible.
At Dunkin Donut Coffee shop few days ago, we discussed the verse I was working on. Tony asked me this question: What cause Jesus to talk about the “water?” It was on the great day of the feast which lasted several days. On each day of the feast, the people came with palm branches and marched around the great altar. A priest took a golden pitcher and filled with water from the Pool of Siloam, carried it to the temple, and poured it on the altar as an offering to God. This dramatic ceremony was a memorial of the water that flowed from the rock when the Israelites traveled through the wilderness. On the last day of the feast, the people marched seven times around the altar in memory of Jericho march. When the priest was pouring water on the altar, Jesus’ voice rang out: “If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink.”
It was that moment Jesus used the “visual aid” of the water during the feast to reveal Himself that He is the One God had given them a future symbol, “ The Living Water, His Son.” On the last day of the Feast, Jesus revealed Himself as the “Rock” and He Himself provided the water to the thirsty people.
Are you thirsty? Come to Jesus. He is the Living Water …
So trust Jesus today!
*Notes from NKJV Study Bible.
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Hunger and Thirsty
"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness
for they shall be filled." Matt.5:6nkjv
The born-again Christians who continue hunger and thirst
for the things of God will be able to grow in faith
spiritually. Hunger and thirst after His Presence, and the
Word of God, the Bible that tells us many things we have yet
to learn or need to be reminded that God is still our God.
Don't we need to know what will destroy our hunger and thirst
for the things of God? Here are the warning signs: too much
worries; deceit of riches (lottery); desires of wanting too
many things; too much pleasures if God is left out completely;
fail to keep in touch with Christ.
If our hunger and thirst for God and His righteousness are
destroyed, we will die spiritually. For this reason, it is
important to be sensitive to the Holy Spirit's checking on
us, making sure we stay in union with Christ.
So trust God today!
Chorus: Friendship with Jesus
Friendship with Jesus,
Fellowship divine;
Oh, what blessed sweet communion,
Jesus is a friend of mine.
(J.C. Ludgate, Sing His Praise)
for they shall be filled." Matt.5:6nkjv
The born-again Christians who continue hunger and thirst
for the things of God will be able to grow in faith
spiritually. Hunger and thirst after His Presence, and the
Word of God, the Bible that tells us many things we have yet
to learn or need to be reminded that God is still our God.
Don't we need to know what will destroy our hunger and thirst
for the things of God? Here are the warning signs: too much
worries; deceit of riches (lottery); desires of wanting too
many things; too much pleasures if God is left out completely;
fail to keep in touch with Christ.
If our hunger and thirst for God and His righteousness are
destroyed, we will die spiritually. For this reason, it is
important to be sensitive to the Holy Spirit's checking on
us, making sure we stay in union with Christ.
So trust God today!
Chorus: Friendship with Jesus
Friendship with Jesus,
Fellowship divine;
Oh, what blessed sweet communion,
Jesus is a friend of mine.
(J.C. Ludgate, Sing His Praise)
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
If You Knew
John 4:14a Jesus said, “Whoever drinks of the water
that I shall give him (you) will never thirst.” nkjv
Story of Jesus met the Samaritan woman at the well are
found in the chapter four of John. Jesus asked her for
a drink of water. The Samaritan woman was surprised that
He as a Jew was not afraid to talk to a mix race person
like her. From John 4:10, Jesus said to her, “If you knew
the gift of God, and who it is who says to you, ‘Give Me
a drink,’ you would have asked Him, and He would have
given you living water.”
Somehow the words from Jesus touched me: “If you knew who
I am, you would have asked Me and I would have given you
the living water.”
Prayer: Oh, Jesus I pray that if only we know who You are,
the Bread of Life and the Living Water because You are the
only One that satisfies our spiritual hunger and fills our
thirsty souls in Your precious name, Jesus!
Dorothy: In the early morning, I struggled with this devotion
and put it on hold and gave it a time to think it through. I
helped Tony with kitchen packing in boxes so the Pest Control
man would come and spray the bugs. I sat down to rest and read
again and I saw something else that impressed me, Jesus said,
"If you knew." He means we can find the answer to our problems
"if you knew what Jesus can do for you."
Song: Springs of Living Water
Drinking at the springs of living water,
Happy now am I, My soul they satisfy;
Drinking at the springs of living water,
O, wonderful and bountiful supply.
(John Willard Peterson)
that I shall give him (you) will never thirst.” nkjv
Story of Jesus met the Samaritan woman at the well are
found in the chapter four of John. Jesus asked her for
a drink of water. The Samaritan woman was surprised that
He as a Jew was not afraid to talk to a mix race person
like her. From John 4:10, Jesus said to her, “If you knew
the gift of God, and who it is who says to you, ‘Give Me
a drink,’ you would have asked Him, and He would have
given you living water.”
Somehow the words from Jesus touched me: “If you knew who
I am, you would have asked Me and I would have given you
the living water.”
Prayer: Oh, Jesus I pray that if only we know who You are,
the Bread of Life and the Living Water because You are the
only One that satisfies our spiritual hunger and fills our
thirsty souls in Your precious name, Jesus!
Dorothy: In the early morning, I struggled with this devotion
and put it on hold and gave it a time to think it through. I
helped Tony with kitchen packing in boxes so the Pest Control
man would come and spray the bugs. I sat down to rest and read
again and I saw something else that impressed me, Jesus said,
"If you knew." He means we can find the answer to our problems
"if you knew what Jesus can do for you."
Song: Springs of Living Water
Drinking at the springs of living water,
Happy now am I, My soul they satisfy;
Drinking at the springs of living water,
O, wonderful and bountiful supply.
(John Willard Peterson)
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Bread of Life
Then they said to Him, "What shall we do, that
we may work the works of God?" John 6:28 nkjv
Yesterday, we talk about Jesus, the Bread of Life and if
we are still not satisfied then ask Him what are we missing.
Jesus answered and said to them, "This is the work of God,
that you believe in Him whom He sent." John 6:29
Guess what? The people were not satisfied with just believing
that God sent His Son to them. "What sign will You perform
then, that we may see it and believe You?" (John 6:30 nkjv)
Jesus said, "I am the Bread of Life." They said, "Give us
this bread always." The sign they want were breads they ate
and were filled in their stomach. Jesus told them already,
"Do not labor for the food which perishes" (John 6:27).
Did you noticed from chapter 6 of John, how many times Jesus
said, "I am the Bread of Life?" When the people didn't get it,
Jesus finally said, "Eat My flesh." They went "eewww" eat His
flesh? They didn't understand enough to accept Him as their
Bread, "the food which endures to everlasting life" (John 6:27b).
Stop here. Think. People were stubborn. Now let us make
sure we are not stubborn like them. Jesus spoke to my heart,
"Believe, just believe in Me. Believe and trust My Words."
So let's continue to believe His Word! If you need healing,
hold on to His Word of promise!
Song: Christ Is the Answer
Christ is the answer to all my longing;
Christ is the answer to all my need;
Savior, Baptizer, the Great Physician,
Oh, hallelujah! He's all I need.
(Emil Balliet, Sing His Praise)
we may work the works of God?" John 6:28 nkjv
Yesterday, we talk about Jesus, the Bread of Life and if
we are still not satisfied then ask Him what are we missing.
Jesus answered and said to them, "This is the work of God,
that you believe in Him whom He sent." John 6:29
Guess what? The people were not satisfied with just believing
that God sent His Son to them. "What sign will You perform
then, that we may see it and believe You?" (John 6:30 nkjv)
Jesus said, "I am the Bread of Life." They said, "Give us
this bread always." The sign they want were breads they ate
and were filled in their stomach. Jesus told them already,
"Do not labor for the food which perishes" (John 6:27).
Did you noticed from chapter 6 of John, how many times Jesus
said, "I am the Bread of Life?" When the people didn't get it,
Jesus finally said, "Eat My flesh." They went "eewww" eat His
flesh? They didn't understand enough to accept Him as their
Bread, "the food which endures to everlasting life" (John 6:27b).
Stop here. Think. People were stubborn. Now let us make
sure we are not stubborn like them. Jesus spoke to my heart,
"Believe, just believe in Me. Believe and trust My Words."
So let's continue to believe His Word! If you need healing,
hold on to His Word of promise!
Song: Christ Is the Answer
Christ is the answer to all my longing;
Christ is the answer to all my need;
Savior, Baptizer, the Great Physician,
Oh, hallelujah! He's all I need.
(Emil Balliet, Sing His Praise)
Monday, August 2, 2010
I Am The Bread
Jesus said: “I am the bread of life: he (you)
that cometh to Me shall never hunger.”
John 6:35b nkjv Bread Box 8/2/10
From the story of John chapter 6, Christ had
fed 5,000 people because they were hungry. They
were at the hills where Jesus was speaking to
them. They thought they had found another “Moses”
who would give them daily “manna” just like Moses’
time when people ate manna for 40 years. They were
looking for free daily bread. Why? Because they saw
Jesus fed 5,000 people with bread and fish. So they
thought, ‘why not Jesus feed us every day.’
In this story, Jesus struggled to tell them that He
was the Messiah, the Manna whom the Father has sent
to them. Did He succeeded? No, many left Him because
they were not satisfied with Him.
This is something to think about. Do you ever felt
like you are not always satisfied? Do you think Jesus
tried to tell us this: “I am the Bread of Life: you that
come to Me shall never hunger.” He meant we should
be satisfied, but if we are not satisfied then ...
Let’s ask Him what are we missing?
Inspiring Chorus:
Jesus will walk with me;
He will talk with me;
He will walk with me;
In joy or in sorrow,
today or tomorrow,
I know He will walk with me.
(Haldor Lillenas, Sing His Praise)
that cometh to Me shall never hunger.”
John 6:35b nkjv Bread Box 8/2/10
From the story of John chapter 6, Christ had
fed 5,000 people because they were hungry. They
were at the hills where Jesus was speaking to
them. They thought they had found another “Moses”
who would give them daily “manna” just like Moses’
time when people ate manna for 40 years. They were
looking for free daily bread. Why? Because they saw
Jesus fed 5,000 people with bread and fish. So they
thought, ‘why not Jesus feed us every day.’
In this story, Jesus struggled to tell them that He
was the Messiah, the Manna whom the Father has sent
to them. Did He succeeded? No, many left Him because
they were not satisfied with Him.
This is something to think about. Do you ever felt
like you are not always satisfied? Do you think Jesus
tried to tell us this: “I am the Bread of Life: you that
come to Me shall never hunger.” He meant we should
be satisfied, but if we are not satisfied then ...
Let’s ask Him what are we missing?
Inspiring Chorus:
Jesus will walk with me;
He will talk with me;
He will walk with me;
In joy or in sorrow,
today or tomorrow,
I know He will walk with me.
(Haldor Lillenas, Sing His Praise)
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