We were amazed by double-decker, queen-sized bunks and bedroom suites with king-sized beds. The exquisitely equipped kitchen and dining area also generated wide-eyed delight.
And, just when you thought that you'd seen it all, there were more surprises — including a full-sized, indoor basketball court. Every "wow" was warranted.
The Queen of Sheba had a similar "wow" response when she visited King Solomon in ancient Jerusalem. When she "saw all the wisdom of Solomon and the palace he had built . . . she was overwhelmed" (1 Kings 10:4-5).
Centuries later, another royal son of David — Jesus appeared, and He amazed people in other ways. Everywhere He went, people recognized the wonder of His wisdom and works (Luke 4:36), and He urged them to see that "someone greater than Solomon" had stepped onto the scene (11:31 NLT).
The stunning ministry of Jesus grants forgiveness of sins — purchased at great cost, His death. He welcomes anyone who will, to come to Him. And those who do will experience His beauty and grace and will sing His praises now and throughout eternity. Wow!
Let's pray-
"Oh, God, awaken and stur us all to hunger for the blessed life You have for those who pant after you and press on after You! Help us discard that which comes between our soul and Your presence, Your nearness, Your fullness." (Lois J. Stucky)
(p. 54) "Even the best marriage partner flubs up. Everyone makes mistakes. The Bible says so. It is written in James 3:2 (NLT) 'All of us make a lot of mistakes. . .' Who makes mistakes? We all do, How many mistakes do we make? A lot! Does that include you? Absolutely. And me too!"
#114 Quote from- E. Stanley Jones
"Among the many ways in which God will guide you will be good and helpful impressions that He brings to you. He wants to use impressions and other gentle forms of guidance to lead you joyfully and in perfect rest of heart as you realize more and more the wonder of His intimate personal love for you."
1617-1621 One-line Scriptures for those of you who want to learn some more verses this week- or to review them from when they were first posted-
1617- Ps. 75:1b "Thy name is near thy wondrous works declare."
1618- Pro. 28:18a "Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved."
1619 Ecc. 9:11b- "The race is not to the swift."
1620- Is. 46:11b "I have spoken it; I will also bring it to pass; I have purposed
[planned] it. I will also do it."
1621- Luke 17:1a "It is impossible but that offenses will come."
#114 Hymn- Jesus, The Very Thought of Thee
"When Bernard (c. 1090-1153) , a sickly youth in Dijon, France, was unable to fulfill military service, he became a monk. So successful was he that he eventually founded the famous monastery in nearby Clairvaux. In time almost 170 other monasteries sprang from Bernard's leadership.
Several well-known hymns are attributed to St. Bernard: "Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee, " O Sacred Head Now Wounded," and a lesser-known hymn entitled "Open Wide are Thine Hands."
Some encouraging words-
"What is needed in a technological age is contagion of the fire of the Holy Spirit that will make the church again a Pentecostal fellowship; and this kind of church can turn the world upside down." (p. 250 of The Struggle of Prayer by Donald G. Bloesch)
"What is needed in a technological age is contagion of the fire of the Holy Spirit that will make the church again a Pentecostal fellowship; and this kind of church can turn the world upside down." (p. 250 of The Struggle of Prayer by Donald G. Bloesch)
Church Notes:
David and Bethsheba
There's a fight of right and wrong in all of us.
Sin takes the joy out of our relationship with God.
Our sin is against God and effects others.
1) Sin takes our eyes off our calling, and we stop doing what God's directed.
We drift from our mission if we don't do what He directs.
2) Sin takes what's not ours
Sin is never satisfied; it becomes our drive for things we don't have.
It controls our minds.
3) Sin makes someone pay the price of our decisions.
The cost may be respect, friendship and courage.
Children are affected by what we do; there may be a generational
curse placed on the bloodline.
Christ is well able to stop the curse and to heal! As sin takes
our peace, Jesus is willing to restore our peace when we lay down our
lives to Him, and begin honoring Him.
Jesus gave His all for us, He wants us to give our all to Him!
Upcoming posts:
12/6- A NEW HEART IN CHRIST- Amy Soucher Pye
13th- THE GOSPEL ALPHABET- Ruth Graham
20th- GOD REALLY LOVES YOU- Kelly Balarie
Jean's blog (Click to see snippets of the 7 recent posts)
The North Country Christian Fellowship Center Churches,
located in the St. Lawrence county of NY,
broadcast their Sunday services at 10 or 10:15
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