-Mike Wittmer- "Stephen was an up-and-coming comedian, and a prodigal. Raised in a Christian family, he struggled with doubt after his dad and two brothers died in a plane crash. By his early twenties, he'd lost his faith.
But he found it one night on the frigid streets of Chicago. A stranger gave him a pocket New Testament, and Stephen cracked open the pages. An index said those struggling with anxiety should read Matthew 6:27-34, from Jesus' Sermon on the Mount. (Google image, New Testament)
Stephen turned there, and the words kindled a fire in his heart. He recalls. "I was absolutely immediately lightened. I stood on the steet corner in the cold and read the sermon, and my life has never been the same."Such is the power of Scripture. The Bible is unlike any other book, for it's alive. We don't just read the Bible. The Bible reads us. "Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit. . .' it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart" (Hebrews 4:12).
Scripture presents the most powerful force on the planet, a force that transforms and leads us toward spiritual maturity. Let's open it and read it out loud, asking God to ignite our hearts. He promises that the words He's spoken "will not return to [Him] empty, but will accomplish what [He desires] and achieve the purpose for which [He] sent it" (Isiah 55:11) Our lives will never by the same." (ODB 10/9/22)
Let's pray-
Heavenly Father, help us to treasure Your teaching today. Thank You for the rich deep blessings of Scripture! The words kindle a fire in our hearts. We are immediately lightened, and our lives are never the same. Such is the power of Scripture! It is unlike any other book. We don't just read it, the Bible reads us. May we honor the Lord Jesus with our lives. I pray this in His name. Amen
826-850 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-
826- Ps. 33:9 "For he spoke, and it was done; he commanded, and it stood fast."
827- Ps. 81:1 "Sing aloud unto God our strength: make a joyful noise unto the God of Jacob."
828- Ps. 40:4 "Blessed is that man that maketh the LORD his trust, and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies."
829- 1 Cor. 7:24 "Brethren, let every man, wherein he is called, therein abide with God."
830- Pro. 19:8 "He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good."
Today's Popular post-
Cindy Sproles shares with us her experience at a youth meeting:
“It’s your turn to pray. Just want you to have a heads up.' Our youth leader patted me on the shoulder.
I fumbled in my pocket for the tiny sheet of paper with my cheat notes. First my left pocket, then my right, then my rear pocket. Great, I’ve lost my note. . ."
Upcoming 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
You can view past services too.
Sermon listing:https://www.
No comments:
Post a Comment