~ Dave Branon- "On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin stepped out of their lunar landing module and became the first humans to walk on the surface of the moon. But we don't often think about the third person on their team, Michael Collins, who was flying the command module for Apollo 11. (Google image,
Apollo 11 crew)
After his teammates clambered down the ladder to test the lunar surface, Collins [center in picture] waited alone on the far side of the moon. He was out of touch with Neil, Buzz, and everyone on earth. NASA's mission control commented, 'Not since adam has any human known such solitude as Mike Collins.'
There are times when we feel completely alone. Imagine, for instance, how Joseph, Jacob's son, felt when he was taken from Israel to Egypt after his brothers sold him (Genesis 37:23-28). Then he was thrust into further isolation by being thrown in prison on false charges (39:19-20).
How did Joseph survive in prison in a foreign land with no family anywhere nearby? Listen to this: 'While Joseph was there in the prison, the LORD was with him' (vv. 20-21). Four times we're reminded of this comforting truth in Genesis 39.
Do you feel alone or isolate from others? Hold on to the truth of God's presence, promised by Jesus Himself: 'Surely I am with you always' (Matt. 28:20). With Jesus as your Savior, you're never alone.
Our prayer- Dear heavenly Father, please help me know, as You've promised in the Scriptures, that You're with me as You were with Joseph." Amen!
941-945 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-
941- Ps. 37:40a "And the LORD shall help them, and deliver them."
942- Ps. 96:11 "Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof."
943- Pro. 13:20a "He that walketh with wise men shall be wise."
944- Ro. 11:36 "For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen."
945- Ps. 42:5a "Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted in me? hope thou in God."
Quotes for today-
~ Dr. David Chotka- "Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, Have mercy on me, a sinner." Let this prayer draw you to Christ and know the power of His presence." (pp. 70, 71 of his book, POWER PRAYING.)
~ Barb Roose- "Here are three reasons that you can have hope today:
- No matter what any news outlet or poll reports, God isn’t going anywhere.
- Pray for others to know Jesus but keep paying attention to how you live out your faith.
- Don’t worry, God wins.
Words of wisdom-
As we meet with God in our difficulties, our faith is strengthened. Having a great High Priest, who is passed through the heavens, let us hold fast our confession. Ought it not fill our hearts with worship, trust and love without end, this wondrous mystery: the Son of God, became Man.
Words from the Father in a journal:
"I'm glad to be able to help you accomplish all that I've put in your heart to do. You will find that what I'll ask of you will please you and give you satisfaction and purpose. Time will tell what is My plan for you, of course. I will expect you to follow through and do your best in every given task."
Some encouraging words-
- We're to change our complaining into to worship, as that glorifies the Father, enabling us to trust Him implicity, no matter what is taking place! Finding time to pray will deepen our faith and help us develop reasonable goals to step out in faith. He wants us to have boldness, so pray for it.
#4 of 23 Parallels between Moses and Messiah:
Moses returned to his homeland after the death of Pharaoh, who was seeking his life (Exodus 4:19).
Messiah returned with His parents to His homeland after the death of Herod, who was seeking his life (Matthew 2:20).
Appeal to Heaven by Dutch Sheets If you're a Christian, these 15 minutes will be well worth your time. Guarenteed!
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