[The Mayor]

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April 19, 2010

The Secret Chamber

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READ: Isaiah 50:4-5

Whatever I tell you in the dark, speak in the light. —Matthew 10:27

People have some needs that are excruciatingly deep. Poet Alfred, Lord Tennyson wrote, “Never morning wore to evening, but some heart did break.”

We find ourselves in conversation at times with heartbroken friends and may feel at an utter loss to know what to say. How can we “speak a word in season to him who is weary,” as it says in Isaiah 50:4?

Telling people what human teachers have taught us may have some impact on them. But the most helpful or persuasive words are spoken by those who are taught by the Lord Himself.

That’s why it’s essential for us to sit at Jesus’ feet and learn from Him. The more we receive from Him, the more we have to give to others. George MacDonald pictures this time with the Lord as having “a chamber in God Himself.” He continues: “Out of [that] chamber . . . man has to bring revelation and strength for his brethren. This is that for which he was made.”

It’s through our thoughtful and prayerful Bible study, reading, and quiet meditation that God speaks to our hearts. He gives us “the tongue of the learned” (Isa. 50:4) so that we have something to share with those who are in the depths of despair.

The comfort God has given us
He wants us all to share
With others who, with broken hearts,
Are caught in deep despair. —Sper

Listen to God’s heart, then speak from your heart to others.

Bible in One Year: 2 Samuel 6-8; Luke 15:1-10

[WayzataJOHNN]

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Belgian waffles (with honey whipped butter and syrup of choice)
Potato Pancakes (with sour cream and or apple sauce)
Bacon (thick and double smoked)
Sausages (grilled pork or spicy Italian)
Eggs (your way)
Fresh Bread (hot from the oven, or toasted)
Fried Potatoes (lightly fried in real butter and spiced with tarragon and dill)

Coffee (full flavored Arabic)
Tea
Milk, (served in a cold glass with a foamy top)

Hot and Cold Cereals
Fresh Fruit (with optional heavy cream)
Cinnamon Rolls (fresh from the oven and topped with a pat of butter)

MID DAY SNACK
Crab Cakes with a light Bearnaise sauce, or Half a Cantaloupe filled with Chicken Salad, A bowl of granola and blackberries, and a small dish of French Vanilla Ice cream with a generous pile of slivered chocolate and cashews.

[pollywog]

Good Morning Mayor and thank you for sharing so faithfully.

[jaycee]

Very lovely devotion today, Mr. Mayor.