[The Mayor]

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By God’s Help
September 19, 2010

The word Ebenezer in the hymn “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing” refers to a time when the people of Israel were trying to regain the close relationship they once had with God. Their spiritual leader, Samuel, told them that if they would abandon their foreign gods and return to the Lord wholeheartedly, He would deliver them from being oppressed by their enemy, the Philistines (1 Sam. 7:2-3).

When the people turned from their sin, God gave them victory. In response, “Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen, and called its name Ebenezer, saying, ‘Thus far the Lord has helped us’ ” (v.12).

When we sing, “Here I raise my Ebenezer; hither by Thy help I’ve come; and I hope, by Thy good pleasure, safely to arrive at home,” we are reminded that in our times of need we can always turn to God to find forgiveness and help. Whatever we have done, wherever we have wandered, He will receive and restore us by His grace.

A small stone on a desk or shelf can be our own Ebenezer—a powerful, visible reminder that by God’s help we have come this far in life, and He will see us through to the end.

Come, Thou Fount of every blessing
Tune my heart to sing Thy grace;
Streams of mercy, never ceasing,
Call for songs of loudest praise. —Robinson

Because God is with us, we need not fear what is ahead of us.

Read: 1 Samuel 7:2-12

Thus far the Lord has helped us. —1 Samuel 7:12

Bible in a year:
Ecclesiastes 1-3; 2 Corinthians 11:16-33

[MEG33]

Good Morning

"Come, Thou Fount of every blessing
Tune my heart to sing Thy grace;
Streams of mercy, never ceasing,
Call for songs of loudest praise. —Robinson"

Thank you, Rus, for this wonderful Daily Bread
Wishing you a blessed, restful Lord's Day.

[tajgirvan]

My Pastor taught on this every subject this morning! This is one of the favorite songs! May you have a blessed Sunday, dear Mr.Mayor, as we reflect on the wonderful love
of Jesus Christ in our lives.May God bless you!

[geologist]

Today's Devotional is so good! Thank You.

I'm big on stones. Always carrying stones home from any vacation, or trip away from home. Visible reminders. Memories.

Also I pick up rocks and most always have a couple of small rocks in a pocket. One of the ways I use them is ... when tempted to speak harsh words or hearing such from another, I bring out my small rock and ask ... do you want to throw the first stone?

Silly, I suppose; but it works for me to change my direction of thought.

In life it is better to be a stone (made by God) than a brick (made by man). Some Stones are durable and can last way beyond bricks. One day God will give us a white stone with a name on it no one knows. ___________________________________________________________

"Revelation 2:17 (King James Version) 17.He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it." __________________________________________________________

[JustAmy]

Good morning, Mayor.

Thank you for being here with ODB lesson every morning.

Praying for Paladino and our country.