"Greetings in the Name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus for 2 November 2011"
Today's Bible Verse: Luke 4:18,19 "The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, Because He has anointed Me, To preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the broken hearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives And recovery of sight to the blind, To set at liberty whose who are oppressed; To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord."
This quote from Isaiah 61:1,2 focuses on the nature of Jesus' ministry. He brings Good News to the brokenhearted, He proclaims liberty to the captives, He gave sight to the blind and He set at liberty the oppressed. Jesus proclaimed the acceptable year of the Lord for He offers a total cancellation of spiritual debt, and a new beginning to those who respond to His message.
Jesus purposely omitted the final phrase of 61:2 "the day of vengeance of our God." Jesus introduces a day of grace, with forgiveness extended to all. Judgment is delayed till His second coming.
Although Jesus was God during His earthly ministry, He still recognized His dependence upon the ministry of the Holy Spirit. This was particularly necessary in view of His humiliation in the Incarnation. So intimate was the relationship between Christ and the Holy Spirit that in the New Testament, He is viewed as endued with the power of the Holy Spirit.
Specifically, the New Testament recognizes the ministry of the Holy Spirit in Christ's incarnation (Hebrew 10:5), birth (Matthew 1:18), growth (Luke 2:40, 52), baptism (Luke 3:21,22), temptation (Luke 4:14), ministry (Luke 4:18,19), miracles (Matthew 12:28), death (Hebrews 9:14), resurrection (Romans 8:11), and glorification (John 16:14).
The Lord recognized His need to have such an intimate relationship with the Holy Spirit, which in turn emphasizes the Christian's need to be filled with the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 5:18).
Today's Hymn: "Have Thine Own Way Lord"
Have Thy own way Lord, Have Thine own way! Thou art the Potter, I am the clay
Mold me and make me after Thy Will, While I am waiting, yielded and still
Have Thine own way Lord, Have Thine own way! Search me and try me, Master today
Whiter than snow Lord, wash me just now, As in Thy presence, humbly I bow
Have Thine own way Lord, Have Thine own way! Wounded and weary, help me I pray
Power, all power, surely is Thine, Touch me and heal me, Savior divine
Have Thine own way Lord, Have Thine own way! Hold over my being absolute sway
Fill with Thy Spirit, till all shall see, Christ only, always, living in me
Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit, as we humbly come before you how thankful that we can come into the throne room of Grace because of the shed blood of Your Son Jesus Christ. Thank you Jesus for giving us our sight that we might see You. Thank you for setting us free from the bondage of sin when we were washed by Your precious blood. Thank you for conquering death, sin and the grave when You arose from the grave and gave us the hope of eternal life with You. May we praise and glorify You in all that we say and do.
Amen
Today's Bible Truth: "Jesus compares His teachings to light. It should not be hidden, but displayed, so that people can benefit from the illumination it gives."
Click on the link at www.cindidavis.blogspot.com for Today's Scripture from James which is Titled: "Introduction to the Book of James."
Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day. Go in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness. Pray for our Brothers and Sisters who are being persecuted for their faith in Jesus Christ and also Pray for the Nation of Israel. Always remember that when you have a spiritual dilemma in your life and your yell out, "I CAN'T", God Whispers to you, "BUT I CAN".
"The Lord opens the eyes of the blind; The Lord raises those who are bowed down; The Lord loves the righteous." Psalm 146:8
Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi
Today's Bible Verse: Luke 4:18,19 "The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, Because He has anointed Me, To preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the broken hearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives And recovery of sight to the blind, To set at liberty whose who are oppressed; To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord."
This quote from Isaiah 61:1,2 focuses on the nature of Jesus' ministry. He brings Good News to the brokenhearted, He proclaims liberty to the captives, He gave sight to the blind and He set at liberty the oppressed. Jesus proclaimed the acceptable year of the Lord for He offers a total cancellation of spiritual debt, and a new beginning to those who respond to His message.
Jesus purposely omitted the final phrase of 61:2 "the day of vengeance of our God." Jesus introduces a day of grace, with forgiveness extended to all. Judgment is delayed till His second coming.
Although Jesus was God during His earthly ministry, He still recognized His dependence upon the ministry of the Holy Spirit. This was particularly necessary in view of His humiliation in the Incarnation. So intimate was the relationship between Christ and the Holy Spirit that in the New Testament, He is viewed as endued with the power of the Holy Spirit.
Specifically, the New Testament recognizes the ministry of the Holy Spirit in Christ's incarnation (Hebrew 10:5), birth (Matthew 1:18), growth (Luke 2:40, 52), baptism (Luke 3:21,22), temptation (Luke 4:14), ministry (Luke 4:18,19), miracles (Matthew 12:28), death (Hebrews 9:14), resurrection (Romans 8:11), and glorification (John 16:14).
The Lord recognized His need to have such an intimate relationship with the Holy Spirit, which in turn emphasizes the Christian's need to be filled with the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 5:18).
Today's Hymn: "Have Thine Own Way Lord"
Have Thy own way Lord, Have Thine own way! Thou art the Potter, I am the clay
Mold me and make me after Thy Will, While I am waiting, yielded and still
Have Thine own way Lord, Have Thine own way! Search me and try me, Master today
Whiter than snow Lord, wash me just now, As in Thy presence, humbly I bow
Have Thine own way Lord, Have Thine own way! Wounded and weary, help me I pray
Power, all power, surely is Thine, Touch me and heal me, Savior divine
Have Thine own way Lord, Have Thine own way! Hold over my being absolute sway
Fill with Thy Spirit, till all shall see, Christ only, always, living in me
Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit, as we humbly come before you how thankful that we can come into the throne room of Grace because of the shed blood of Your Son Jesus Christ. Thank you Jesus for giving us our sight that we might see You. Thank you for setting us free from the bondage of sin when we were washed by Your precious blood. Thank you for conquering death, sin and the grave when You arose from the grave and gave us the hope of eternal life with You. May we praise and glorify You in all that we say and do.
Amen
Today's Bible Truth: "Jesus compares His teachings to light. It should not be hidden, but displayed, so that people can benefit from the illumination it gives."
Click on the link at www.cindidavis.blogspot.com for Today's Scripture from James which is Titled: "Introduction to the Book of James."
Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day. Go in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness. Pray for our Brothers and Sisters who are being persecuted for their faith in Jesus Christ and also Pray for the Nation of Israel. Always remember that when you have a spiritual dilemma in your life and your yell out, "I CAN'T", God Whispers to you, "BUT I CAN".
"The Lord opens the eyes of the blind; The Lord raises those who are bowed down; The Lord loves the righteous." Psalm 146:8
Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi
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