Saturday, January 3, 2009
"3 Is A Magic Number..."
We have a movie, a cartoon actually, called School-House Rock. It’s an old cartoon, and has lots of educational clips like mathematics, grammar, historical and just plain fun ones. There is one that is about the number 3. It tells how to count by threes and “how it takes three legs to make a tripod or make a table stand.”
Well, Isaac, who is the Einstein of the family, said “Three is a magic number, because Jesus rose in three days after dying on the cross.” Now, is that profound or what?! Coming from a five-year-old, it was amazing he would say something like that. But, yes, it is true.
Jesus, before His death, prophesied that He would rise again on the third day. Yes, it is true - Christ DID rise again on the third day by the power of God, for He was God in the flesh. After His death, angels appeared the women who went to the tomb to anoint Him. But they found something quite alarming - Jesus’ body was gone!
Matthew 28:5-7
5And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.
6He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.
7And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you.
Christ Jesus died so that we might obtain everlasting life through His death, as John 3:16 - “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” He gave His life as the ransom for many so that we could live forever. This was the promised deliverance from sin.
As one of my favourite things to quote from the book Pilgrim’s Progress, “He has given me rest through His sorrow, and life by His death.“
By Christ Jesus sacrificing His life on the cross, He gave me the gift of everlasting life. He gives this gift to all who want to receive it. All you must do is accept His salvation that He offers to be cleansed of your sins to live a better life glorifying Him and not ourselves. Accept Him into your heart and let Him become the Lord of your life. You will find peace, rest, and an everlasting joy that cannot be found anywhere else. I pray that all who read this post will be encouraged in the Faith.
Love,
Rachel
Matthew 5:14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
I hope you have enjoyed reading the thoughts and happenings of a fifteen-year-old girl from the country. “You can do all things through CHRIST who strengthens you!” Philippians 4:13
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Saturday, December 20, 2008
Saturday Psalm & Praise - Who is the LORD?
You can find in 1 Samuel chapters 2, that Hannah, the mother of the Prophet Samuel, truly sums up what the LORD really is. Just read on and you’ll find out how wonderfully in control HE is of EVERYTHING!
1 Samuel 2:2-10
2There is none holy as the LORD: for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God.
3Talk no more so exceeding proudly; let not arrogancy come out of your mouth: for the LORD is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed.
4The bows of the mighty men are broken, and they that stumbled are girded with strength.
5They that were full have hired out themselves for bread; and they that were hungry ceased: so that the barren hath born seven; and she that hath many children is waxed feeble.
6The LORD killeth, and maketh alive: he bringeth down to the grave, and bringeth up.
7The LORD maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up.
8He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth up the beggar from the dunghill, to set them among princes, and to make them inherit the throne of glory: for the pillars of the earth are the LORD’s, and he hath set the world upon them.
9He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail.
10The adversaries of the LORD shall be broken to pieces; out of heaven shall he thunder upon them: the LORD shall judge the ends of the earth; and he shall give strength unto his king, and exalt the horn of his anointed.
The LORD is the one who raises up the leaders and kings. He lets them become who they are in power. He watches over those who love and honour HIM. HE keeps the feet of the Righteous from going astray. HE gives His shield to those who love HIM. No man, by his own strength, will prevail. All of the LORD’S adversaries will break before Him. HE is the Judge of the Earth. HE will judge you one day. HE gives Strength and Honour to those who follow Him. Are YOU one of those?
Love,
Rachel
Matthew 5:14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
I hope you have enjoyed reading the thoughts and happenings of a fifteen-year-old girl from the country. “You can do all things through CHRIST who strengthens you!” Philippians 4:13
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Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Saturday Psalm & Praise - I Will Serve The LORD!
Joshua 24:15
And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve;...but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.
This song is one of my favourites. It is about serving the Lord and trusting in Him.
I Will Serve The Lord
I believe in God the Father
Jesus Christ, His only Son
And the blessed Holy Spirit
Distinct, yet three in one
1 John 4:9
In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him.
I believe there is forgiveness
For everything we've done
That is why all the more
I will serve Him
I believe the Son of God
Was crucified upon the tree
And laid within a borrowed tomb
Not far from calvary
Luke 23:33
And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left.
I believe He rose up from the dead
Alive for all to see
That is why all the more
I will serve Him
1 Thessalonians 4:14
For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.
Chorus:
I have made my decision
I have drawn a line in the sand
And I'll not be ashamed
With the world behind me us
And the cross before
By the grace of God I will serve the Lord
I believe you must be born again
John 3:16 is true
The old life can be washed away
Everything made new
Acts 22:16
And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.
I believe the love of God
Can somehow find its way to you
That is why all the more
I will serve Him
Psalm 100:2
Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing.
Chorus:
I have made my decision
And I'll not be ashamed
With the world behind me us
And the cross before
By the grace of God I will serve the Lord
Hebrews 2:9
But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.
And I know when Satan and his minions
Come to torment me
When I invoke the name of Jesus
Every demon has to flee
James 4:7
Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
I know the time will come
When Christ returns again someday
Till then there's just one name on Earth
Whereby men can be safe
Proverbs 29:25
The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
I believe there is a right and wrong
A time to live a die
And the Bible is the blueprint
That all men should live by
I believe I'm not alone
With my faith in Jesus Christ
That is why all the more
We will serve Him
Chorus:
We have made our decision I have state my claim
We have state our claim
We have drawn a line in the sand
And we won't be ashamed
With the world behind me
We will serve the Lord
Chorus:
I have made my decision
I have drawn a line in the sand
And I'll not be ashamed
With the world behind me us
And the cross before
By the grace of God I will serve the Lord
By the grace of God
I will serve the Lord
By the grace of God
I will serve the Lord
Colossians 3:24
Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.
I have chosen this day whom I will serve. Have you?
Praising Him More,
Matthew 5:14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
I hope you have enjoyed reading the thoughts and happenings of a fourteen-year-old girl from the country. “You can do all things through CHRIST who strengthens you!” Philippians 4:13
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Saturday, September 27, 2008
Saturday Psalm & Praise - I’d Rather Have Jesus
Here is my Saturday Psalm & Praise for today -
Praising Him Still,
Matthew 5:14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
I hope you have enjoyed reading the thoughts and happenings of a fourteen-year-old girl from the country. “You can do all things through CHRIST who strengthens you!” Philippians 4:13
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Saturday, September 13, 2008
Saturday Psalm & Praise - My Redeemer Lives, Oh Yes He Does!
Saturday Psalm & Praise - My Redeemer Lives, Oh Yes He Does!
I really love this song, for one thing it’s so true! I mean, this is basically the song that covers everything that is so wonderful about our dear Lord and Saviour.
My Redeemer Lives
Who taught the sun where to stand in the morning?
And who told the ocean you can only come this far?
And who showed the moon where to hide till evening?
Whose words alone can catch a falling star?
Chorus:
Well I know my Redeemer lives
I know my Redeemer lives
All of creation testifies
This life within me cries
I know my Redeemer lives
Yeah
The very same God
That spins things in orbit
Runs to the weary, the worn and the weak
And the same gentle hands that hold me when I’m broken
They conquered death to bring me victory
Now I know, my Redeemer lives
I know my Redeemer lives
Let all creation testify
Let this life within me cry
I know
My Redeemer
He lives
To take away my shame
And He lives
Forever I’ll proclaim
That the payment for my sins
Was the precious life He gave
And now He’s alive and
There’s an empty
Grave!
And I know
My Redeemer lives
He lives
I know
My Redeemer lives
Let all creation testify
Let this life within me cry
I know my Redeemer
I know
My Redeemer lives
I know my Redeemer lives
The Bible referred to Christ in numerous places as the Redeemer -
Job 19:25
For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth:
Psalm 78:35And they remembered that God was their rock, and the high God their redeemer.
Proverbs 23:11(b)
For their redeemer is mighty;
Isaiah 43:14
Thus saith the LORD, your redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; For your sake I have sent to Babylon, and have brought down all their nobles, and the Chaldeans, whose cry is in the ships.
Isaiah 47:4
As for our redeemer, the LORD of hosts is his name, the Holy One of Israel.
This verse I found while I was searching for verses about my Blessed Redeemer, kind of says it all -
Isaiah 44:24
Thus saith the LORD, thy redeemer, and he that formed thee from the womb, I am the LORD that maketh all things; that stretcheth forth the heavens alone; that spreadeth abroad the earth by myself;
HE made you in the womb, and HE is the Lord that makes EVERYTHING, HE stretched and made the Heavens, and HE spread the Earth abroad Himself. How great is our God!
Take a look at this verse -
Jeremiah 50:34
Their Redeemer is strong; the LORD of hosts is his name: he shall throughly plead their cause, that he may give rest to the land, and disquiet the inhabitants of Babylon.
My Redeemer is STRONG, and the Lord of Hosts is His name. He will plead your cause, all you have to do is let Him. :)
Praising Him Still,
Rachel
I hope you have enjoyed reading the thoughts of a fourteen-year-old girl from the country."You can do all things through CHRIST who strengthens you!" Philippians 4:13
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Saturday, April 26, 2008
Saturday Psalm & Praise - Battle Hymn Of The Republic
I just learned the entire song a few weeks ago. But, it has always been a favourite, even if I am off-tune when I sing it! :o)
Battle Hymn Of The Republic
by Julia W. Howe, 1819-1910
Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord,
He is tramping out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored;
He hath loosed His fateful lightening of His terrible swift sword,
His truth is marching on.
Glory, glory hallelujah!
Glory, glory hallelujah!
Glory, glory hallelujah!
His truth is marching on!
I have seen Him in the watchfires of an hundred circling camps,
They have builded Him an alter in the evening dews and damps;
I can read His righteous sentence by the dim and flaring lamps,
His day is marching on.
Glory, glory hallelujah!
Glory, glory hallelujah!
Glory, glory hallelujah!
His day is marching on!
In the beauty of the lilies Christ was born across the sea,
With a glory in His bosom that transfigures you and me;
As He died to make men holy, let us die to make men free,
God is marching on.
Glory, glory hallelujah!
Glory, glory hallelujah!
Glory, glory hallelujah!
God is marching on!
I am thinking this song was put to fit into the future battle where the devil will be defeated. I know that the first verse was from Revelation, "Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord, He is tramping out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored; He hath loosed His fateful lightening of His terrible swift sword, His truth is marching on." The Sword that came out of His mouth; the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored... hmm... Look it up. :)
I hope you are participating in the Saturday Psalm & Praise Meme. It's so easy to participate in a meme; you just post a post!
Rachel
I hope you have enjoyed reading the thoughts of a fourteen-year-old girl from the country."You can do all things through CHRIST who strengthens you!" Philippians 4:13
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