Posted on 01/29/2021 6:00:58 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska
Hi!
Bible in a Year:
If I am a man of God, may fire come down from heaven.
Andrew lives in a country that’s closed to the gospel. When I asked how he keeps his faith a secret, he said he doesn’t. He wears a button that advertises his church, and whenever he’s arrested he tells the police that “they need Jesus too.” Andrew has courage because he knows who’s on his side.
Elijah refused to be intimidated, even when the king of Israel sent fifty soldiers to arrest him (2 Kings 1:9). The prophet knew God was with him, and he called down fire that consumed the platoon. The king sent more soldiers, and Elijah did it again (v. 12). The king sent more, but the third platoon had heard about the others. The captain begged Elijah to spare his soldiers’ lives. They were more afraid of him than he’d ever been of them, so the angel of the Lord told Elijah it was safe to go with them (vv. 13–15).
Jesus doesn’t want us to call down fire on our enemies. When the disciples asked if they could call down fire on a Samaritan village, Jesus rebuked them (Luke 9:51–55). We’re living in a different time. But Jesus does want us to have Elijah’s boldness—to be ready to tell everyone about the Savior who died for them. It may seem like one person taking on fifty, but it’s actually One on fifty. Jesus provides what we need to courageously love and reach out to others. Reflect & Pray
How does Jesus provide what you need to be courageous? What does God want you to know and do?
Holy Spirit, thank You for living in me. Fill me with courage as I tell others about Jesus.
Ready for Friday Night MUSIC.
Good evening!!
Hi!
That should be B.W. Stevenson and Little Eva.
Dudess! ;-)
Keep Your Hands Off My Baby--Little Eva (1962)
I much prefer Rudy's version.
Honey--Rudy Vallee & His Connecticut Yankees
Yogi--The Ivy Three (1960)
Sorry I’m late...had to finish up at work.
Christie — “Yellow River”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxu5zyUnVzE
This one is a big fave for me. Most of these guys were in a good band, the Tremeloes.
It wasn't a hit, but I also like this one:
Rocket to the Moon--Lenny Welch (1958)
Likewise:
The McCoys had a hit with “Fever.”
and the Spin Doctors with “Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong.”
Cat had some pipes.
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