"Greetings in the Name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for 18 February 2012"
Today's Bible Verse: Exodus 33:14 "And He said, "My Presence will go with with you, and I will give you rest."
"Wow" Isn't it great to be a child of God and to know that His Presence goes with us and that He will give us the rest that we need. "My Presence" means literally in Hebrew "My Face." This extraordinary promise of God's Presence with us, His people, was ultimately fulfilled in Jesus, God made man.
"Rest" here, in this verse, refers to the land of Canaan, when the conquest would be over and the land could be enjoyed by the Israelites. Moses even dared to say that the "Presence" of the Lord in the midst of His people was the only acceptable condition for further advance. Only the Lord's Presence would demonstrate to surrounding nations that Israel's deliverance of the surrounding nations, was really the work of the true, living and merciful God.
As God made this promise, the people weer about to set off into the wilderness toward the land God has promised. Foe a year they lived at the foot of Mount Sinai. There God gave them His law, there God had provided food and water, there He had began to heal the scars of 400 years of slavery in Egypt.
Now it was time to move forward. They would be going into unfamiliar territory. This path is totally new to them. Is the Lord taking you to a new, unfamiliar place?
The camp at Mount Sinai felt safe and familiar with predictable routines. Do You wonder about the Lord providing for you as you leave the safety of the familiar?
The routines of the old camp were familiar and not terribly difficult. Leaving would involve carrying all there earthly possessions through the desert, the hot, dry, uncomfortable desert. Is God asking you to move forward into tougher challenges, a lifestyle with more hardships?
Still the pillar of God's Presence moved, and so did the people. We don't follow a cloud today. We know God's Presence among us from the Cross and the empty tomb. In Jesus: (1) We receive rest, rest from the guilt of our sins (2) Rest from the need to worry about our future, for we know who holds the future and (3) Rest from loneliness that threatens to engulf us no matter how many number of friend's that we may have on speed dial.
We need to always remember, that when we stub our toe, God knows. When we are hurting, God knows. When a sparrow falls to the ground, God knows. When we cry in darkness, God knows and feels our tears. When we come to YAHWEH, in prayer and a humble heart, He is there and uplifts us in strength, His Mercy and His Love. We as Christians have the BEST FRIEND in the ENTIRE UNIVERSE, who stands before God the Father for us as our ADVOCATE, and that BEST FRIEND and ADVOCATE is JESUS CHRIST, our LORD and SAVIOR. (PRAISE GOD)
Today's Hymn: "You Raise Me Up" (Josh Groban)
When I down and, oh my soul, so weary; When troubles come and my heart burdened be;
Then I am still and wait here in the silence, until you come and sit awhile with me.
There is no life-no life without its hunger; Each restless heart beats so imperfectly;
But when you come and I am filled with wonder, Sometimes I think I glimpse eternity.
You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas,
And I am strong, when I am on your shoulders; You raise me up....to be more than I can be.
You raise me up...to be more than I can be.
Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit, how thankful we are Lord that even as you led the Israelites by a pillar of fire then, You still led us today by the guidance of the Holy Spirit within our hearts and our life's. How thankful we are that you Abba Father raise us up on Your strong shoulders so that we can walk on the stormy seas when the trials and tribulations enter into our life's. I pray Father for those who are going through financial, spiritual, and physical issues. I pray that You with your Mercy, Love and Grace will touch them and shower them with Your never ending love and blessings. We thank You Father for all that You and will continue to do for us Your children. Amen
Today's Biblical Truth: "Jesus fulfilled and will continue to fulfill God's promise to David concerning an unending dynasty."
Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day. Go in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness. Love God More Today. Pray for our Brothers and Sister in Christ who are being persecuted for there Faith and Trust in Jesus Christ. Pray also that God's Peace and Blessings be on the Nation of Israel. Always remember that when you have a spiritual dilemma in your life and you yell out, "I CAN'T," GOD Whispers to you, "BUT I CAN."
"Trust in the LORD with all you heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your path." Proverbs 3:5
Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi
Today's Bible Verse: Exodus 33:14 "And He said, "My Presence will go with with you, and I will give you rest."
"Wow" Isn't it great to be a child of God and to know that His Presence goes with us and that He will give us the rest that we need. "My Presence" means literally in Hebrew "My Face." This extraordinary promise of God's Presence with us, His people, was ultimately fulfilled in Jesus, God made man.
"Rest" here, in this verse, refers to the land of Canaan, when the conquest would be over and the land could be enjoyed by the Israelites. Moses even dared to say that the "Presence" of the Lord in the midst of His people was the only acceptable condition for further advance. Only the Lord's Presence would demonstrate to surrounding nations that Israel's deliverance of the surrounding nations, was really the work of the true, living and merciful God.
As God made this promise, the people weer about to set off into the wilderness toward the land God has promised. Foe a year they lived at the foot of Mount Sinai. There God gave them His law, there God had provided food and water, there He had began to heal the scars of 400 years of slavery in Egypt.
Now it was time to move forward. They would be going into unfamiliar territory. This path is totally new to them. Is the Lord taking you to a new, unfamiliar place?
The camp at Mount Sinai felt safe and familiar with predictable routines. Do You wonder about the Lord providing for you as you leave the safety of the familiar?
The routines of the old camp were familiar and not terribly difficult. Leaving would involve carrying all there earthly possessions through the desert, the hot, dry, uncomfortable desert. Is God asking you to move forward into tougher challenges, a lifestyle with more hardships?
Still the pillar of God's Presence moved, and so did the people. We don't follow a cloud today. We know God's Presence among us from the Cross and the empty tomb. In Jesus: (1) We receive rest, rest from the guilt of our sins (2) Rest from the need to worry about our future, for we know who holds the future and (3) Rest from loneliness that threatens to engulf us no matter how many number of friend's that we may have on speed dial.
We need to always remember, that when we stub our toe, God knows. When we are hurting, God knows. When a sparrow falls to the ground, God knows. When we cry in darkness, God knows and feels our tears. When we come to YAHWEH, in prayer and a humble heart, He is there and uplifts us in strength, His Mercy and His Love. We as Christians have the BEST FRIEND in the ENTIRE UNIVERSE, who stands before God the Father for us as our ADVOCATE, and that BEST FRIEND and ADVOCATE is JESUS CHRIST, our LORD and SAVIOR. (PRAISE GOD)
Today's Hymn: "You Raise Me Up" (Josh Groban)
When I down and, oh my soul, so weary; When troubles come and my heart burdened be;
Then I am still and wait here in the silence, until you come and sit awhile with me.
There is no life-no life without its hunger; Each restless heart beats so imperfectly;
But when you come and I am filled with wonder, Sometimes I think I glimpse eternity.
You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas,
And I am strong, when I am on your shoulders; You raise me up....to be more than I can be.
You raise me up...to be more than I can be.
Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit, how thankful we are Lord that even as you led the Israelites by a pillar of fire then, You still led us today by the guidance of the Holy Spirit within our hearts and our life's. How thankful we are that you Abba Father raise us up on Your strong shoulders so that we can walk on the stormy seas when the trials and tribulations enter into our life's. I pray Father for those who are going through financial, spiritual, and physical issues. I pray that You with your Mercy, Love and Grace will touch them and shower them with Your never ending love and blessings. We thank You Father for all that You and will continue to do for us Your children. Amen
Today's Biblical Truth: "Jesus fulfilled and will continue to fulfill God's promise to David concerning an unending dynasty."
Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day. Go in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness. Love God More Today. Pray for our Brothers and Sister in Christ who are being persecuted for there Faith and Trust in Jesus Christ. Pray also that God's Peace and Blessings be on the Nation of Israel. Always remember that when you have a spiritual dilemma in your life and you yell out, "I CAN'T," GOD Whispers to you, "BUT I CAN."
"Trust in the LORD with all you heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your path." Proverbs 3:5
Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi
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