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Go Tell It on the Mountain?

Go Tell It on the Mountain?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who give you thanks and recount your wondrous deeds. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Being thankful to God for all he does is one thing. Translating that thankfulness into an obedient life is another.

Psalm 75:1 (ESV) is about being thankful and also about sharing about all God has done.

“We give thanks to you, O God;
we give thanks, for your name is near.
We recount your wondrous deeds.”

Are you willing to share about the wondrous deeds God has done in your life? Why? Or, why not?

The song “Go Tell It on the Mountain” was written by John Wesley Work, Jr. The song begins,

“Go, tell it on the mountain
Over the hills and everywhere
Go, tell it on the mountain
That Jesus Christ is born”

If you are a believer, as you are given the opportunity, share the story of how knowing God changed your life. Do not delay. Go. Tell it.

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God Will Sustain!

God Will Sustain!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who know God sustains them. In Jesus’ name, amen.

In Mathew 11:28 (ESV) Jesus says, “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”

David, the psalmist, expresses similar sentiment in Psalm 55:22-23 (ESV).

“Cast your burden on the Lord,
and he will sustain you;
he will never permit
the righteous to be moved.

But you, O God, will cast them down
into the pit of destruction;
men of blood and treachery
shall not live out half their days.
But I will trust in you.”

Are you oppressed by the wicked? Is your heart in anguish? God will sustain.

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Fear is Real!

Fear is Real!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who are afraid. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Fear is real. Some will say that the letters in the word F E A R are an acronym of the words: False, Evidence, Appearing, Real. Not all fears are generated by false evidence.

We learn in Psalm 56:1-4 (ESV) that the psalmist, David, had reason to be afraid.

“Be gracious to me, O God, for man tramples on me;
all day long an attacker oppresses me;
my enemies trample on me all day long,
for many attack me proudly.
When I am afraid,
I put my trust in you.
In God, whose word I praise,
in God I trust; I shall not be afraid.
What can flesh do to me?”

Do you find yourself fearful? Read Scripture. Pray. Ask God for his help. When the psalmist says, “I shall not be afraid,” that may be easy to say and harder to live. Don’t give up on God. He will walk with anyone through the emotional roller coaster created by fear. Tell me what you think below.

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Steadfast Love Endures!

Steadfast Love Endures!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who know the steadfast love of God endures, especially in the face of evil. In Jesus’ name amen.

David, the psalmist, describes those with evil intent. He refers to them as boastful and liars.

Psalm 52:1-5 (ESV) lets the reader know however boastful or filled with deceit an evil person might be, God will still prevail.

“Why do you boast of evil, O mighty man?
The steadfast love of God endures all the day.
Your tongue plots destruction,
like a sharp razor, you worker of deceit.
You love evil more than good,
and lying more than speaking what is right. Selah
You love all words that devour,
O deceitful tongue.

But God will break you down forever;
he will snatch and tear you from your tent;
he will uproot you from the land of the living. Selah”

Evil ones end in destruction. Fortunately, God’s steadfast love endures. When overwhelmed by the evil of the world, remember God is standing in the gap. His love endures all the day.

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Flooding Your Bed with Tears?

Flooding Your Bed with Tears?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who at night flood their bed with tears. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Ever cry yourself to sleep? Around the world, there are those who don’t know where their next meal will come from. There are victims of abuse who feel alone and abandoned. There are people caught in the middle of war. God sees each one.

In Psalm 6:6-9 (ESV) the psalmist pours out his heart:

“I am weary with my moaning;
every night I flood my bed with tears;
I drench my couch with my weeping.
My eye wastes away because of grief;
it grows weak because of all my foes.

Depart from me, all you workers of evil,
for the Lord has heard the sound of my weeping.
The Lord has heard my plea;
the Lord accepts my prayer.”

By the end, the author is no longer hopelessness. He is confident. He knows God hears and accepts his prayers. Before drifting off to sleep tonight, please pray for those crying themselves to sleep.

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Gamaliel’s Advice!

Gamaliel’s Advice!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who share about Jesus even in the face of adversity. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Gamaliel was a Pharisee. He was also a member of the ruling council and a teacher of the law. He was held in honor, so when he said something people listened.

Luke reported in Acts 5:38-39 (ESV) what Gamaliel said to the members of the council who wanted to kill the apostles:

“‘So in the present case I tell you, keep away from these men and let them alone, for if this plan or this undertaking is of man, it will fail; but if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them. You might even be found opposing God!’ So they took his advice.’”

Even after this comment, we learn in Acts 5:40-42 (ESV) the apostles still suffered persecution:

“And when they had called in the apostles, they beat them and charged them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go. Then they left the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the name. And every day, in the temple and from house to house, they did not cease teaching and preaching that the Christ is Jesus.”

Even though the apostles were beaten, they persisted. Would you have done the same? Will you stand up for Jesus? I pray you will.

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