[The Mayor]

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Times Of Refreshing
December 2, 2010

What do you find most refreshing? A cold drink on a hot day? An afternoon nap? Listening to praise and worship music?

The biblical theme of refreshing has a variety of physical and spiritual meanings. In Scripture we read of refreshment by resting on the Sabbath (Ex. 23:12), with cool water after physical activity (Judg. 15:18-19), by soothing music (1 Sam. 16:23), and with encouraging fellowship (2 Tim. 1:16).

The apostle Peter describes a time of spiritual refreshment that took place on the Day of Pentecost. He exhorted his listeners to repent and respond to the gospel “that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord” (Acts 3:19). The apostle’s statement was especially meaningful to the Jewish audience with its reference to the millennium when Messiah would rule. But the good news of spiritual life would also be extended to the Gentiles (Acts 10).

Even now as believers we can experience a time of refreshing by quieting our hearts in a devotional time of prayer and Bible reading. When we spend time alone with the Lord, we can experience His peace and joy which renew us in spirit. Aren’t you thankful for these daily times of spiritual refreshment?

A Prayer: Lord, I need my spirit refreshed and
renewed today. Speak to me through Your Word that I
might hear Your heart, and help me to share my heart
with You in prayer. Amen.

When we draw near to God, our minds are refreshed and our strength is renewed.

Read: Acts 3:17-26

Repent . . . , so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord. —Acts 3:19

Bible in a year:
Ezekiel 42-44; 1 John 1

[pollywog]

Just what I needed to read today!!!
Thank you.
Polly

[geologist]

“Proverbs 4:23 (King James Version)

23. Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.”
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The knowledge of God from the Holy Scriptures is Great and Good.

Refreshing to the soul and mind, calming to the spirit,
strengthening to our assurance in the promises of God the Father.

We may be tested. We may be chastised. We are to grow in the image of Christ.

What we look for is what we find. If we look for evil ... it is there.

If we look for good, it is there.

Guard your thoughts for out of them comes the issues of life.

As a man thinks in his heart ... so he is.

[JustAmy]

Good morning, Mayor. Are you still getting snow? I think we should get some rain this weekend.

Thank you for bringing coffee and sharing the scripture lesson with us every morning.

Have a Terrific Thursday.