Faith, Praise
Sing a New Song. Worthy is the Lamb of God
Praise to the King of Kings. Jesus is my everything.
JESUS, THE KING OF KINGS, LORD OF LORDS.
Reflection. Let Jesus be the King of your life.
Scripture Reading: “King of Kings, Lord of Lords.”
“On His robe and on His thigh He has this name written:
King of kings and Lord of lords.” (Revelation 19:16, NIV)
Is Jesus your Lord and God truly the King in your life? Have you surrendered control of your life and heart entirely to Him? The Prophet Micah foretold of the majesty and reign of Jesus in the verse, Micah 5:2–4. This verse portrays a ruler from Bethlehem whose greatness will reach “to the ends of the earth.”
Scripture Reading: Greatness of Jesus.
“(And thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, little to be among the thousands of Judah, out of thee shall He come forth unto me who is to be Ruler in Israel: whose goings forth are from of old, from the days of eternity.) Therefore will He give them up, until the time when she which travaileth shall have brought forth: and the residue of His brethren shall return unto the children of Israel. And He shall stand and feed His flock in the strength of Jehovah, in the majesty of the name of Jehovah His God.” (Micah 5:2–4, ESV)
I must admit that I have times when this battle for control is not easy. When ego takes over. When I think I know myself better than Jesus does. When I decide to go my way, instead of following the road Jesus is guiding. Then I feel Jesus’ gentle guidance. I feel the stirring of the still/small voice of Jesus’ Spirit. I heed this stirring. I take notice of this gentle guidance. I pray for forgiveness. Once more, I am on the narrow path with my Teacher and my God. Once again, I surrender my all to Jesus.
There is a strengthening peace in surrendering your life to Jesus. This peace replaces anxieties and fears that plague you. Hesitancy is restored by inner strength given by Jesus’ Spirit. Fears over your possible lack of success. Fears remade into courage and hope. Hesitancy comes from not believing that Almighty God provides what is necessary at the time. Faith in Almighty God dispels all hesitancy. Surrendering to Jesus. Means you rely totally upon God to provide for all your needs. As and when they are needed.
Read the Gospels. See the fearlessness in Jesus. Hear the lessons Jesus teaches you to rely on the goodness of Almighty God.
Scripture Reading: Those Who Love God.
“And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose.” (Romans 8:28, ESV)
This verse, written by Saint Paul all those years ago. Teaches you to ‘know’ that it is your love for God. Yes, you fathom. You truly understand. It is your faith in and trust in Almighty God that brings about His blessings. You comprehend deep in your heart. That your Heavenly Father delivers good for you. WHY? Because Almighty God loves you and cares deeply for you.
Almighty God’s love for you and me is far greater than we recognise. The Creator God predetermined to receive you and me among His chosen ones. Before the Creator formed the world. God predisposed to adopt us into His divine family. God sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to grant us the gift of salvation. Almighty God did this, “and it gave Him great pleasure” (Ephesians 1:4–5, NLT). You are called into a divine camaraderie with Almighty God through Jesus Christ to be “conformed to the image of His Son” (Romans 8:29).
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The purpose in Romans 8:28, the ‘intention’ of Almighty God, is to foretell the actions needed. In your life and mine. When you surrender fully to Jesus, your Lord and God. Almighty God’s sacred purpose is the true and only guiding force. Saint Paul’s assurance gives you peace in times of trouble and heartache. Through prayer, faith and trust in Almighty God. You learn of God’s sacred plan and purpose for you. Obeying God’s plan and purpose brings such peace. This peace and continuous prayer bring you into the presence of God.
Fulfil God’s purpose. Obey the sacred plan of your divine Father.
Scripture Reading: Fulfil God’s purpose.
“It is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill His good purpose” (Philippians 2:13, ESV)
We can rest assured that God is sovereign. He is acting in every circumstance of life. His will and purpose control everything in His eternal plan (Ephesians 1:11; 3:11). Those who love God and are called according to His purpose. Truly believe that nothing in this life escapes Him. When we belong to Jesus, nothing can happen to us outside God’s plan for our good.
Made by God and for God.
“You were made by God and for God, and until you understand that, life will never make sense.” (Rick Warren)
Conclusion. Sing a New Song. Worthy is the Lamb of God. Praise to the King of Kings. Jesus is my everything.
Surrender totally and freely to Jesus Christ. Allow Him to guide you in His Holy ways. Jesus’s gentle guidance opens the way into Almighty God’s presence. Jesus’ path leads you into a companionship with the divine Father. In God’s presence, you find peace and love as you have never experienced before.
In Almighty God’s presence, you have the courage and the strength to be a faithful disciple of Jesus. God’s peace and His love strengthen you. As you shine Jesus’ light onto all those around you. In Almighty God’s presence, you have all that is required to share the love of God with others. Jesus’ Spirit strengthens and teaches you of Jesus. In times of heartache and sadness.
“Revolution Song” Bible video on the wonder of Jesus.
“Revelation Song” made its very first public outing when I introduced it to my local church on a Sunday when the Lord moved in such a way that it was called for unrehearsed and “on the fly”.The song resonated with the congregation, and Jesus danced, I’m just sure of it. It quickly became a loved song.
God met us powerfully that night!
I remember telling Jesus with complete sincerity that I could wait until I got to Heaven to hear my song sung (although, I also suggested that it would be a terrific song for the angels and great cloud of witnesses to sing when He comes back for us…In the event that He had not already chosen one for the occasion, I didn’t think it would hurt to ask!) ( Jennie Riddle, April 17, 2008)
Marvin’s article is powerful, Diane.
I pray there was something in my article that God blessed you.
If so, please highlight this piece.
Send me a comment on how God blessed you through my words.
God keep you safe under His wings always, Diane.
