...another verse to add to our hearts. With the end of a year, we tend to think of finalizations. But our trip is not yet half over. Don't even think about quitting!!
Going back to the analogy of the Appalachian Trail, we are now crossing the Potomac River into Maryland, most likely across the Goodloe Byron Memorial Footbridge. Makes me realize that someone has come before and made the trip a little bit easier for us. Someone built a bridge! Now what does that remind you of?
Christ has gone before us - He built the bridge for us to be able to cross over the river of our sins into the presence of Holy Almighty God. Every time you cross a bridge from now on, say a prayer of thanks for our Bridge who sacrificially gave Himself so that we can safely cross over.
We continue with our section of verses on obedience. Last week's verse was a good one to have toward the end of a year and going into a new one to remind us that we are not about this world, nor do we want to conform to this world. We have been born to something so much better!
Let's review and then unwrap (possibly our last Christmas present for this year!) our new verse:
The Gift of Assurance (10)
Going back to the analogy of the Appalachian Trail, we are now crossing the Potomac River into Maryland, most likely across the Goodloe Byron Memorial Footbridge. Makes me realize that someone has come before and made the trip a little bit easier for us. Someone built a bridge! Now what does that remind you of?Christ has gone before us - He built the bridge for us to be able to cross over the river of our sins into the presence of Holy Almighty God. Every time you cross a bridge from now on, say a prayer of thanks for our Bridge who sacrificially gave Himself so that we can safely cross over.
We continue with our section of verses on obedience. Last week's verse was a good one to have toward the end of a year and going into a new one to remind us that we are not about this world, nor do we want to conform to this world. We have been born to something so much better!
Let's review and then unwrap (possibly our last Christmas present for this year!) our new verse:
The Gift of Assurance (10)
1 John 5:11 And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life and that life is in His Son.
1 John 5:12-13 The one who has the Son has life. The one who doesn't have the Son of God, does not have life. I say these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know you have eternal life.
John 14:1 Your heart must not be troubled, you believe in God, believe also in Me.
John 14:2 In my Father's house are many mansion, if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
John 14:3 And if I go away and prepare a place for you, I will come back and receive you unto Myself, so that where I am, you may be also.
John 14:6 Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through Me.
John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you. I do not give as the world gives. Your heart must not be troubled or afraid.
Isaiah 26:3-4 You will keep in perfect peace the mind that is dependent on You, for it is trusting in You. Trust in the Lord forever, for in the Lord Jehovah is everlasting strength.
Isaiah 53:5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed . (KJV)
Isaiah 53:6 We all went astray like sheep; we all have turned to our own way; and the Lord has punished Him for the iniquities of us all.
Praise and Thanksgiving (4)
1 Peter 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. According to His great mercy He has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.
Psalm 100:4 Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him and praise His name.
Psalm 100:5 For the LORD is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.
Revelation 4:11 You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being.
Promises of God (10)
Matthew 6:33 But seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. (ESV)
Romans 8:28 We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God: those who are called according to His purpose.
Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to humanity. God is faithful and He will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation He will provide a way of escape, so that you are able to bear it.
1 John 1:7 But if we walk in the light as He Himself is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.
1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Proverbs 3:-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. (NIV)
1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to humanity. God is faithful and He will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation He will provide a way of escape, so that you are able to bear it.
Psalm 55:22 Cast your burden on the Lord, and He will support you. He will never allow the righteous to be shaken.
1 Peter 5:7 Casting all your care upon Him, because He cares for you.
Obedience (10)
2 Chronicles 7:14 If my people who are called by My name humble themselves, pray and seek My face, and turn from their evil ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land.
Lamentations 3:40 Let us examine our ways and test them, and let us return to the Lord.
Romans 12:2 Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern the good, pleasing and perfect will of God.
We're going to stay in Romans 12 and just move down to verse 11. I have to admit, this is not a verse that I have repeated to myself over the years, but I can see where it is one that I need to remind myself of regularly!
Romans 12:11
Do not lack diligence; be fervent in spirit; serve the Lord.
Short, sweet and to the point, isn't it? But easy...hmmmm....what do you think? Let's camp out at the end of our footbridge and let this one soak in to our hearts this week.
Thank you for taking this journey with me...it's been encouraging to me to hear positive comments from some of you when we meet. I never know where this is landing, but it is landing in multiple places and in multiple hearts. I ask God's blessing on you as you share His Word with me and I ask His restriction on me as I write, that my words never are in contrast to His.
Moving forward together!
Obedience (10)
2 Chronicles 7:14 If my people who are called by My name humble themselves, pray and seek My face, and turn from their evil ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land.
Lamentations 3:40 Let us examine our ways and test them, and let us return to the Lord.
Romans 12:2 Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern the good, pleasing and perfect will of God.
We're going to stay in Romans 12 and just move down to verse 11. I have to admit, this is not a verse that I have repeated to myself over the years, but I can see where it is one that I need to remind myself of regularly!
Romans 12:11
Do not lack diligence; be fervent in spirit; serve the Lord.
Short, sweet and to the point, isn't it? But easy...hmmmm....what do you think? Let's camp out at the end of our footbridge and let this one soak in to our hearts this week.
Thank you for taking this journey with me...it's been encouraging to me to hear positive comments from some of you when we meet. I never know where this is landing, but it is landing in multiple places and in multiple hearts. I ask God's blessing on you as you share His Word with me and I ask His restriction on me as I write, that my words never are in contrast to His.
Moving forward together!
1 comment:
It is good to be traveling together - in a group, supporting one another on this hike through the path of these verses. They have enriched my spirit. We need to remain diligent in seeking God's Word. We are determined to reach the end of this journey, determined to reach the beginning of our eternal life with Christ. We need to remain focused on how we can serve our God.
I am so thankful for "the bridge Christ built for us - to be able to cross over the river of our sins in our lives and into the presence of our Holy Almighty God".
Post a Comment