You are the most excellent of men and your lips have been anointed with grace, since God has blessed you forever.
I was drawn to Psalm 45 recently. The NIV bible has this instruction preceding the Psalm:
For the director of music. To the tune of "Lilies." Of the Sons of Korah. A maskil. A wedding song.
This Psalm is about a Royal wedding, bringing to mind all the sights, sounds, movement, splendor and emotions of the occasion. The song falls into two parts - the first is addressed to the king - the second, addressed to the bride. You can just feel the longing, the love between the bride and the groom as you read this psalm.
The language and images of this psalm are very similar to the Song of Solomon. Psalm 45:2 reminds me of the following passage, a description by the bride of her lover.
10 My lover is radiant and ruddy,
outstanding among ten thousand.
11 His head is purest gold;
his hair is wavy
and black as a raven.
12 His eyes are like doves
by the water streams,
washed in milk,
mounted like jewels.
13 His cheeks are like beds of spice
yielding perfume.
His lips are like lilies
dripping with myrrh.
14 His arms are rods of gold
set with chrysolite.
His body is like polished ivory
decorated with sapphires.
15 His legs are pillars of marble
set on bases of pure gold.
His appearance is like Lebanon,
choice as its cedars.
16 His mouth is sweetness itself;
he is altogether lovely.
This is my lover, this my friend,
O daughters of Jerusalem.
Notice the lips in both of these passages - anointed with grace - lilies dripping with myrrh - his mouth is sweetness itself. The lover in these passages point to Jesus Christ, the Messiah King. His lips - His words are full of grace and truth (Luke 4:22, John 1:14). His words are strong and sweet, satisfying like lilies. When we value 'His lips' we value the words from His lips. When we value His word, our souls will be filled with the sweetness of their taste.
How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!
The bride longs for the 'kisses' of her lover; His lips, His words, His presence. Do you long to be filled with His sweetness?
Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth— For your love is better than wine. Because of the fragrance of your good ointments, Your name is ointment poured forth; Therefore the virgins love you. Draw me away!
Lord, create within us a longing for You, a longing to taste the sweetness of Your words, a longing to be in Your presence.
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Mar 30, 2006
New Things Declared
See, the former things have taken place, and new things I declare; before they spring into being I announce them to you.
You know it's spring when you see the spring flowers appear.
I love this time of year. Springtime is a time when new growth appears. Each spring as the snow melts and it gets warmer, I eagerly look for pink flowers to appear on my flowering plum tree. These pink flowers are beautiful and when the tree is in full bloom they fill the air with their sweet fragrance.
Usually as the snow melts, the snowdrops flower first. The green shoots sometimes come up thru the snow... buds appear, then the tiny white flowers open. I know when I see these my plum tree will soon bud and after the buds -- the sweet pink flowers.
It's interesting to note that before the flowers bloom -- they are announced -- you know they are coming. The green shoots announce the buds. The buds announce the flowers. The snowdrops announce the soon to come flowering plum tree. This whole process is amazing.
Likewise before you 'bloom' or have new growth in Christ the Lord will announce it. I find this incredible. : )
Lord, help us to be open when You declare new things in our lives. Thank You that You announce these new things to us. Help us listen for and accept Your new announcements.
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Do you know how God controls the clouds and makes his lightning flash? Do you know how the clouds hang poised, those wonders of Him who is perfect in knowledge?
I came across this discussion of the design of our galaxy recently. From:
It shows a composite view of our Milky Way galaxy as it would appear edge on. Our Solar System is located near the edge of the galaxy in a relatively unpopulated region between spiral arms. Now, only 5% of all galaxies are spirals. Life is only possible in spiral galaxies. Our Sun is located in the region of our galaxy that is called the galactic co-rotation radius. This is the only location within a galaxy where stars do not drift in and out of the spiral arms as the galaxy revolves. So it is the only location within our galaxy that would support life.
The laws of physics are extremely fine tuned to permit the existence of matter, much less, the existence of biological life forms. For some of these physical laws, a change of as little as 1 part in 1037
This really highlights the wisdom of the design of our galaxy. Not only is this region of our galaxy ideal for the support of life, but it also affords us an excellent view of our galaxy and universe (unobstructed by the gaseous nebulae found in the spiral arms and other, more crowded parts of our galaxy).
It appears that God has allowed us such a good view so that we could see how "the heavens declare the glory of God" (Psalms 19:1). Even more amazing - the Lord calls each by name (Psalm 147:4) and not one of them is missing (Isaiah 40:25-26)!
Give thanks to the Lord of lords:
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I may not understand the way you answer prayer,
Isaiah 41:10 So do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Psalm 121:1-2 I lift up my eyes to the hills-
where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD ,
the Maker of heaven and earth.
Psalm 34:18 The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
Psalm 147:3 He heals the brokenhearted
and binds up their wounds.
Psalm 145:13-14 Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures through all generations. The LORD is faithful to all his promises and loving toward all he has made. The LORD upholds all those who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down.
The heart of Jesus was broken for you, and God's heart was broken as he gave his only Son to die. We serve a wounded Savior, one who has suffered and understands the broken heart. But the great news is, he is also our Great Physician and he is the one who can heal your broken heart.
Thank You Lord for Your promise to be close to the brokenhearted, that You will save those who are crushed in spirit. Lord, please be with the broken hearted, please minister to them in personal and mighty ways. Dear Father, please rekindle their hope, empower them as they hold on to their faith. Pour out your Spirit with power, strengthening them - lift up their hearts. Help them find a renewed sense of hope in your presence. In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
Related:
'Lift up a standard' in the following verse is neat! Take a look at these different translations.
Isaiah 59:19(NKJV)
So shall they fear
The name of the LORD from the west,
And His glory from the rising of the sun;
When the enemy comes in like a flood,
The Spirit of the LORD will lift up a standard against him.
Isaiah 59:19(AMP)
So [as the result of the Messiah's intervention] they shall [reverently] fear the name of the Lord from the west, and His glory from the rising of the sun. When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord will lift up a standard against him and put him to flight [for He will come like a rushing stream which the breath of the Lord drives].
Isaiah 59:19(DARBY)
And they shall fear the name of Jehovah from the west, and from the rising of the sun, his glory. When the adversary shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of Jehovah will lift up a banner against him.
The raised standard or banner shows whose camp a people belong to. The Lord raising a banner encourages His people, that they belong to Him and are under His protection - He will fight for them. The Lord raising a banner intimidates the enemy. In this verse it is meant to put the enemy to flight -- or scatter. The Lord raising a banner, leads His people forward to victory!
Psalm 60:4-5(NIV) You have given a banner to those who fear You, That it may be displayed because of the truth. That Your beloved may be delivered, Save with Your right hand, and hear me.
What is the Lord's banner over us - His people?
SOS 2:4(NKJV) He brought me to the banqueting house, And his banner over me was love.
It's interesting to note that the (AMP) version for Isaiah 59:19 references the below verses which also mention the feast or banquet hall.
Matt 8:11(AMP) I tell you, many will come from east and west, and will sit at table with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven,
Luke 13:29(AMP) And [people] will come from east and west, and from north and south, and sit down (feast at table) in the kingdom of God.
Luke 13:29 appears in a discussion about the narrow gate and is clearly looking forward to the marriage supper of the Lamb (Rev 19:9).
Lifting up the Lord's banner and the narrow gate are also seen here in the assurance of Zion's salvation.
Isaiah 62:8-10(NKJV) The LORD has sworn by His right hand
And by the arm of His strength:
“ Surely I will no longer give your grain
As food for your enemies;
And the sons of the foreigner shall not drink your new wine,
For which you have labored.
Isaiah 60:18(NIV) No longer will violence be heard in your land, nor ruin or destruction within your borders, but you will call your walls Salvation and your gates Praise.
The Lord's people are to lift up a banner in His name to show others the way, the way thru the gates of praise.
John 14:6(NKJV) Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me."
Psalm 100:2, 4(NKJV) Serve the LORD with gladness;
Come before His presence with singing.
Psalm 24:7-10(NKJV) Lift up your heads, O you gates!
And be lifted up, you everlasting doors!
And the King of glory shall come in.
Sooo
Sooo
Lifting up a banner, a standard -- singing praise to the Lord -- is a spiritual weapon -- a way to show others where the narrow gate is and exactly who is the way, truth and life!
Thank You Lord for Jesus, the way, truth and life.
Lord, help us lift up our heads, lift up our voices, lift up our hands --- lift up a banner in the name of the Lord, go thru the gate of praise (Isa 60:18) and enter the King's court,
Lord, help us come into the King of Glory's presence together!!!!!!!
Lift up your heads! O you gates!
Sing for Joy!
Psalm 5:11
But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you.
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You have not handed me over to the enemy but have set my feet in a spacious place.
I waited patiently for the LORD;
he turned to me and heard my cry.
He lifted me out of the slimy pit,
out of the mud and mire;
he set my feet on a rock
and gave me a firm place to stand.
So shall they fear
The name of the LORD from the west,
And His glory from the rising of the sun;
When the enemy comes in like a flood,
The Spirit of the LORD will lift up a standard against him.
The Lord is my Shield
The Lord is my Shield, Hallelujah
Zechariah 4:6
1 Corinthians 15:57
Psalm 18:46
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What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things.I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ—the righteousness that comes from God and is by faith.
One thing my heart is set upon
Isn't this what worship is all about? Knowing the Lord Jesus Christ, exalting Him and beholding His beauty.
Even the most well-planned, elaborate worship, with the most beautiful music and the most enthusiastic worshipers, is meaningless if one very important Person doesn’t show up.
Power is in the LORD's right hand, mercy is in His unfailing love, His reign is eternal, but Holiness is the Lord's beauty. The Lord is majestic, glorious, awesome, all powerful. He is holy.
The LORD is to be praised for the beauty of His holiness.
After consulting the people, Jehoshaphat appointed men to sing to the LORD and to praise him for the beauty of his holiness as they went out at the head of the army, saying:
"Give thanks to the LORD,
for His love endures forever."
One thing I ask of the LORD,
this is what I seek:
that I may dwell in the house of the LORD
all the days of my life,
to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD
and to seek him in his temple.
Exalt the LORD our God,
And worship at His holy hill;
For the LORD our God is holy.
Lord help each heart seek to know You more and more. Let each heart worship and exalt You at Your holy hill to behold the beauty of our Holy LORD.
http://blog.360.yahoo.com/karentrustin?cq=1&p=104
Mark 4:39
Psalm 107:29-31
Psalm 46:10
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In the course of the storm, I questioned ____________________ Lord, thank that You can calm any storm, both those around us and those within. Lord, speak to our storms, speak 'Peace Be Still'. Hush our emotions, dispel confusion and fear, quiet our souls, that we may clearly hear Your voice and be led by Your Spirit. Help us to be still and know you are God!
2 Kings 6:15-17 (NKJV) And when the servant of the man of God arose early and went out, there was an army, surrounding the city with horses and chariots. And his servant said to him, “Alas, my master! What shall we do?” So he answered, “Do not fear, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” And Elisha prayed, and said, “LORD, I pray, open his eyes that he may see.” Then the LORD opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw. And behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. ___________ As we press in closer to the Lord and His calling on our lives, the enemy wages a battle that becomes more and more fierce. But as beloved children of God, we can trust the Lord to prepare us, give us strength, arm us for this battle and fight along side of us. It is the Lord who will prepare us and help us fight. It is the Lord who will help us crush the enemy under our feet. It is the Lord who will open our eyes to this victory. ___________ Psalm 18 (NKJV) Romans 16:20 (NKJV) The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you. ___________ Thank You Lord that You are our strength for the battle. Open our eyes that we may see You in the midst of even the fiercest battle. Help each heart follow Your lead. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with each. ___________ Deut 33:29 Who is like you, a people saved by the LORD, Isaiah 40 28 Do you not know? 29 He gives strength to the weary 30 Even youths grow tired and weary, 31 but those who hope in the LORD Strength WILL rise!!! Listen:
Taste and see that the LORD is good;
blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.
Have you ever been to a party where there was one food that seemed to disappear quicker than all the rest? People just couldn't get enough of it.
There may have been many different kinds of foods: fruits and vegetables, chips and dip, desserts... but one dip seemed to stand out more than the rest. It wasn't anything fancy, just some French onion dip, and it was even still in the jar it came in. But there was something about that dip which seemed to draw you back for more and more. It was just so good; you had to have it! Everyone commented on the dip; how flavorful it was, how good it was with the chips, etc. The only problem was that it ran out so quickly! Near the end, people were sticking their hands down in the jar hoping to get just one more little scoop of that good dip. Some were willing to get their hands dirty, and others flat out didn't care what it took to get that last bit of dip. Why? Because it tasted so good! They simply couldn't get enough of it.
Do you thirst or hunger after God in this way? Is the thirst or hunger there because you have tasted and seen that the Lord is good?
A. W. Tozer describes this taste or craving as a "piercing sweetness"...
Jonathan Edwards describes it as a longing to be satisfied.
But what about these scriptures?
Then Jesus declared, "I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty.
but whoever drinks the water (living water) I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.
Doesn't this promise that whoever eats the bread of life or drinks the living water will never thirst?
The answer lies in the eternal part of these verses --the bread of (eternal) life - the spring of water that wells up to eternal life. Spiritual hunger/ thirst for the bread and living water will not truly be satisifed until perfection comes and we see Him face to face (1 Cor 13:10,12). Then we will be completely satisifed.
The panting deer of Psalm 42 sheds light on this. The deer's thirst is not satisfied by removing it's thirst. It's satisfied by having access to the streams of living water - so that whenever thirst returns - and it will again and again - the deer can drink.
Charles Spurgeon sees this craving as a sign of growth.
Are you thirsty or hungry today? Do you find your worship time or devotion time so sweet that you crave more? Come drink, taste and see that the Lord is good. Do this again and again, thru this process the Lord will draw you closer and closer. Continue to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen. (1 Peter 3:18).
Lord help each heart taste and see the sweetness of the Lord Jesus Christ. As we taste and see that You are good, use our hunger and thirst for more of You, to continually increase our growth in Christ. Glory be to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ both now and forever more! Amen.
As the deer pants for streams of water,
so my soul pants for you, O God.
My soul thirsts for God, for the living God.
When can I go and meet with God?
My tears have been my food
day and night,
while men say to me all day long,
"Where is your God?"
These things I remember
as I pour out my soul:
how I used to go with the multitude,
leading the procession to the house of God,
with shouts of joy and thanksgiving
among the festive throng.
As the deer pants for the water
O God, you are my God,
earnestly I seek you;
my soul thirsts for you,
my body longs for you,
in a dry and weary land
where there is no water.
I have seen you in the sanctuary
and beheld your power and your glory.
Because your love is better than life,
my lips will glorify you.
I will praise you as long as I live,
and in your name I will lift up my hands.
My soul will be satisfied as with the richest of foods;
with singing lips my mouth will praise you.
The LORD came and stood there, calling as at the other times, "Samuel! Samuel!"
Then Samuel said, "Speak, for your servant is listening."
Have you ever felt God speaking directly to your heart? It usually isn't in a loud obvious manner. In fact usually it's only noticable by the person whose heart is being touched. What may seem coincidence or insignificant to others, forces the heart being touched to stop and pause in wonder as the 'peace that passes all understanding' floods in.
It was 2003 and the song 'As the Deer Pants' was on my heart and lips. I was thinking about the deer and it's thirst. At the time I had a thirst for worshipping in song and praying for the healing of others that my home church and family did not share. This thirst led me to go to another church a hour away from home. Somehow this thirst I had was filled there. I had just been there the night before and was questioning if this was the right direction for me.
This is when I read the above article by Tim. Guess what this article was about?! A thirst for worship that wasn't shared by his home church or family. He had asked the very same question of the Lord as I was asking. The Lord asnwered Tim by using the song 'As the Deer Pants' and the scripture from Psalm 42! The very same song I had been singing minutes before I started reading about Tim! A coincidence?!
The answer the Lord gave Tim reassured him he was on the right path. As I read further it reassured me also. The Lord used the panting deer to reassure both of us that it was not only OK to thirst for His presence and seek it out -- He was pleased with this.
This did fill me with peace, wonder and awe.
The reason the panting deer was on my heart again today -- I find myself again asking the Lord similar questions. Again, I find myself going to another church (luckly not a hour away!) to fill my thirst for worship in song and praying for the healing of others. Again I was questioning this. Guess what?! As I started to worhsip in song at this church that is not my home church -- the Pastor of worship opened with prayer, paused, and said "Before we begin I'd like us all to sing - 'As the Deer Pants'". I could do nothing but weep tears of joy and awe and thank the Lord for giving me a place to be filled. This happened just a few days ago.
Today I was cleaning my emails and found the email I sent Tim thanking him for writing 'Today, God Spoke'.
Another coincidence?!
You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.
Lord, thank You that when we seek You with our whole hearts we will find You. Thank You that You do speak to each of us in special ways. Help us to keep listening for Your voice.
http://blog.360.yahoo.com/karentrustin?p=201
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Mar 27, 2006
Perfect Wisdom
http://www.godandscience.org/love/sld017.html
(10,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000) would prevent the universe from ever containing any kind of life.
His love endures forever,
to him who alone does great wonders,
His love endures forever,
who by his understanding made the heavens,
His love endures forever.
http://blog.360.yahoo.com/karentrustin?cq=1&p=144
http://blog.360.yahoo.com/karentrustin?cq=1&p=126
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Mar 22, 2006
Author Unknown
But every time I talk to you, I understand you care.
I may not always hold my own when pain and fear attack,
Buy every time I take your hand, I hold the strength I lack.
I may not always find my way or trust my eyes to see,
But every time I lift them up, I find you’re leading me.
I may not always mend the hopes that life has torn apart,
But every time I turn to you, you mend my broken heart.
Broken Heart
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Mar 21, 2006
He Loves Me
John 3:16
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
Romans 5:8
But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Ephesians 3:14-19
For this reason I kneel before the Father,
from whom his whole family in heaven
and on earth derives its name.
I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you
with power through his Spirit in your inner being,
so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith.
And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love,
may have power, together with all the saints,
to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ,
and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—
that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.
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Mar 17, 2006
Lift Up a Standard
9 But those who have gathered it shall eat it,
And praise the LORD;
Those who have brought it together shall drink it in My holy courts.”
10 Go through,
Go through the gates!
Prepare the way for the people;
Build up,
Build up the highway!
Take out the stones,
Lift up a banner for the peoples!
4 Enter into His gates with thanksgiving,
And into His courts with praise.
Be thankful to Him, and bless His name.
8 Who is this King of glory?
The LORD strong and mighty,
The LORD mighty in battle.
9 Lift up your heads, O you gates!
Lift up, you everlasting doors!
And the King of glory shall come in.
10 Who is this King of glory?
The LORD of hosts,
He is the King of glory.
Lord, help us arise and shine, and let the glory of the Lord rest upon us to be seen by others (Isa 60:1-2).
http://blog.360.yahoo.com/karentrustin?cq=1&p=107
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Mar 16, 2006
The Lord is My Shield
1 I love you, O LORD, my strength.
2 The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer;
my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge.
He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
3 I call to the LORD, who is worthy of praise,
and I am saved from my enemies.
19 He brought me out into a spacious place; He rescued me because he delighted in me.
35 You give me your shield of victory, and your right hand sustains me ...
A mighty Defender is He
He brought me out into a spacious place
And scatters my enemies
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, A mighty Defender is He
The Lord is my Rock, Hallelujah
A mighty Deliverer is He
He lifted me out of the miry clay
And scattered my enemies
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, A mighty Deliverer is He
The Lord is my Strength, Hallelujah
A mighty Protector is He
He raises a standard against my foes
And leads me in victory
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, A mighty Protector is He
'Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit'
But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
The LORD lives! Praise be to my Rock!
Exalted be God my Savior!
http://blog.360.yahoo.com/karentrustin?cq=1&p=106
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Mar 13, 2006
Behold His Beauty
Matt Redman
Album: The Heart Of Worship
One thing that I would ask
To know You, Lord, as close as one
Could hope to on this earth
Intimacy
O Jesus, intimacy
My treasure will be, O Jesus
Your intimacy
To look upon Your beauty, Lord
Your glory and Your heart
To know You close, and closer still
Each day upon this earth
Lord, since the day I saw You first,
My soul was satisfied;
And yet, because I see in part,
I´m searching, more to find.
6 Your right hand, O LORD, was majestic in power.
Your right hand, O LORD,
shattered the enemy.
11 Who among the gods is like you, O LORD ?
Who is like you—
majestic in holiness,
awesome in glory,
working wonders ...
13 In your unfailing love you will lead
the people you have redeemed.
In your strength you will guide them
to your holy dwelling.
18 The LORD will reign
for ever and ever.
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Mar 9, 2006
Calm the Storm
Then He arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea,
“Peace, be still!”
And the wind ceased and there was a great calm.
He stilled the storm to a whisper;
the waves of the sea were hushed.
They were glad when it grew calm,
and he guided them to their desired haven.
Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love
and his wonderful deeds for men.
Be still, and know that I am God ...
Where is thy strength, thy shield?
How long can this storm rage
From where does it draw its source?
How much of my soul shall it seize?
Finally, as I exhausted all my own means
I cried out from all that was within me
I could feel the waves prepare its final blow
With my last breath, I called Your name
The storm calmed, the waves collapsed
With the touch of your finger...You moved.
~FreedWings~
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Mar 8, 2006
Strength for the Battle
31 For who is God, except the LORD? And who is a rock, except our God?
32 It is God who arms me with strength, And makes my way perfect.
33 He makes my feet like the feet of deer, And sets me on my high places.
34 He teaches my hands to make war, So that my arms can bend a bow of bronze.
37 I have pursued my enemies and overtaken them; Neither did I turn back again till they were destroyed.
38 I have wounded them, So that they could not rise; They have fallen under my feet.
The shield of your help
And the sword of your majesty!
Your enemies shall submit to you,
And you shall tread down their high places.
Have you not heard?
The LORD is the everlasting God,
the Creator of the ends of the earth.
He will not grow tired or weary,
and his understanding no one can fathom.
and increases the power of the weak.
and young men stumble and fall;
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgyokeWf54k&feature=related
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Mar 7, 2006
Taste and See
From: http://www.porn-free.org/Devotions/devotion_Hungering_God.htm
O God, I have tasted Thy goodness, and it has both satisfied me and made me thirsty for more. I am painfully conscious of my need for further grace. I am ashamed of my lack of desire. O God, the Triune God, I want to want Thee; I long to be filled with longing; I thirst to be made thirsty still.
Spiritual good is of a satisfying nature; and for that very reason, the soul that tastes, and knows its nature, will thirst after it, and a fullness of it, that it may be satisfied. And the more he experiences, and the more he knows this excellent, unparalleled, exquisite, and satisfying sweetness, the more earnestly he will hunger and thirst for more...
When a man pants after God, it is a secret life within which makes him do it: he would not long after God by nature. No man thirsts for God while he is left in his carnal [i.e., unconverted] state. The unrenewed man pants after anything sooner than God: . . . It proves a renewed nature when you long after God; it is a work of grace in your soul, and you may be thankful for it.
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Mar 2, 2006
As the Deer Pants
So my soul longs after you
You alone are my hearts desire
And I long to worship you
You alone are my strength, my shield
To You alone may my spirit yield
You alone are my hearts desire
And I long to worship you
I want You more than gold or silver
Only You can satisfy
You alone are the real joy-giver
And the apple of my eye
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Mar 1, 2006
Speak for Your Servant is Listening
From:
Today, God Spoke Tim Knappenberger
http://www.geocities.com/athens/forum/1327/weekend/godspoke.html