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When a teenager named Poh Fang learned about Jesus love for her and received Him as her Savior, her parents werent sure about the merits of Christianity. So they sent her older sister with her to church to keep an eye on her. But something happened that they didnt expect. The powerful Word of God penetrated the heart of the older sister, and she accepted Jesus as her Savior as well.
The psalmist said of the Word of God, Your precepts . . . have given me life (Ps. 119:93). Thats the testimony of Poh Fang and her sister and of all who know Christ as Savior. His Word is powerful . . . and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart (Heb. 4:12).
Gods Word shows us our sin and its consequences: All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (Rom. 3:23); the wages of sin is death (6:23). It tells us of Gods love and salvation: God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, . . . made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved) (Eph. 2:4-5). And it gives wisdom for daily living: Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path (Ps. 119:105).
Thank You, Lord, for Your powerful Word, which gives us life and direction for daily living.
Lovely snowy scene and message, Meg!
I slept a little late this morning, very unusual. I will be back later though. Going to have some breakfast as soon as I fix it...LOL!
SMELL THE FLOWERS
“Don't hurry and don't worry,
Life's too precious to be rushed,
Take time to hear the blackbird sing
When the evening's hushed.
Don't stumble and don't grumble,
We're only here a while,
So smell the flowers on your way,
Enjoying every mile.
Don't groan a lot, or moan a lot,
Or dwell on stress and strife,
But see the wonders of the world
And all the gifts of life.
Don't hurry and don't worry,
Enjoy the sun and showers,
We're here for such a little while -
Take the time to smell the flowers.”
~Iris HESSELDEN
Thank you, Meg, for lovely opening, this Sunday morning!
Just Beautiful.