Devot. Whom Shall I Fear?

Dear Friends,

I pray that you and your families had a blessed week.  The devot. today is a question from Psalm 27:1 that asks a rhetorical question "Whom Shall We Fear?"

Even as adults, we can have our fears- lose of a job, declining health of loved ones, finances.  Even though those fears can be valid, in reality, what or whom should we fear if we have the Lord Jesus living in our lives (Rom. 8:31), His protection upon us and our families (Ps. 91), and His promise of provision to those who trust In Him (Phil. 4:19)?

This devot. drives the point home in a clear, understandable way.  I pray it is a blessing!  I have included a couple Scripture links that also apply, and a video link of this verse and an important petition for an imprisoned believer that will only take a moment to sign.  Pray you have a blessed weekend walking in the knowledge that the Lord is with you!

Scripture: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=rom.+8%3A31-39&version=KJV (The word 'elect' has Scriptural basis and when you take all Bible verses that use this word, it means anyone who have accepted Jesus as their Savior. )  http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=ps.+27&version=KJV

 

Devot. http://www.icr.org/article/21013/

Song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v14dfuvuoKw 

 

Important Petition to Sign http://aclj.org/sharia-law/christian-held-in-sudan-is-free-lets-bring-meriam-ibrahim-home-to-us-now

Devot. 7 Ways that Christ is Our Hiding Place

Dear Friends,

I hope you are having a super week!  The devot. for today is a continuation of our devot. from Tues-Christ as our Hiding Place.

A hiding place can be mean different things for different people-a building or location where they feel safe, burying themselves in a good, clean book to escape worry, taking a long drive, turning on your favorite music, calling someone who has always been there to listen.

But what do we do if those resources aren't readily available at the moment we need them?  Do we panic and stress out, or go to One who has promised that "I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee."  (Heb. 13:5)

 Proverbs 18:10 says, "The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe."  The name of Jesus is a refuge and place of safety.  By calling on Him when we are in distress and trouble, He comes to our aid. 

 

I have heard many amazing, true stories of folks who were in danger, robbery for instance, and they called out "Jesus!" Those men dropped what they had been trying to take and ran.  Our one steady, never changing source of protection and strength can only be found in Jesus and a personal relationship with Him.

I've always heard preachers say that God is only a phone call away.  His line is always open.  He is never too busy to listen to you and is always available.  You will never get a 'busy signal.'  Of course I'm talking about prayer-speaking to God respectfully, but from your heart as you would a dear, trusted friend, which is what He should be if you have trusted Him.  ("there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother."  Prov. 18:24-reference is to Christ)

I have a Bible Promise Book-a book with verses from the Bible that are categorized topically.  One of my favorite is the first part of Isa. 58:9, "Then shalt thou call, and the Lord shall answer; thou shalt cry, and he shall say, Here I am."   When I am in need of a safe haven, a place of rest, Jesus is the One I can run to. 

You know, it's amazing how God always provides.  I was thinking on Tues. , 'Where Am I going to find another devot. w/ this topic?" As I searching Tuesday for a Scripture verse,  this was on the list google pulled up.  I felt God want me to send this to you, so I pray I pray the devot. below would encourage and strengthen you.  Lord bless you and your family this weekend with His peace and safety! 

Devot. http://blogs.blueletterbible.org/blb/2012/05/31/7-ways-that-christ-is-our-hiding-place/  Song

Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dR0H0tAYT8

Devot. Running to Christ

Dear Friends,

I hope you had a blessed weekend!

The devot. for today is on coming to Christ when we see our need for Him in our life.

Now this is specifically speaking of humbly coming to Him when we see that we need

Him in a personal, heart way to get to Heaven (accepting Him and what He did for us as our way to get There), but to me this can also apply to coming to Christ when we have no one else to turn to.

I was just thinking that so many times we go to everyone else in our lives when we are lonely, sad, grieving, in distress or trouble instead of going to the Lord first.  Humans can offer human comfort to be sure, and if they are Godly and walking with the Lord, that helps a lot, but only the Lord can offer comfort and solutions that last-through His Word and spending time with Him in prayer and everyday walking with Him.

I pray this devot. is a blessing to your week.  I have included also song link that is one of my favorites.  It's not about 'running' to Christ, but 'hiding' in Him. Have a blessed week in Jesus!

Devot. http://www.icr.org/article/20949/

Song Link:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNZ5VDVX0Qo 

Scripture Link: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=ps.+27%3A5&version=KJV  (Places of safety)