Jeremiah 31:25 For I have satiated the weary soul, and I have replenished every sorrowful soul.
Oh Friends, needful words of encouragement from our God, conveyed through the prophet Jeremiah. We can all certainly use some of that uplifting emotion right now. With all the negative nonsense currently happening in our world; economic and religious woes, strife breaking out on some new front almost every day, it’s a wonder that many of us still look forward to each new morn. But as believers, it’s exactly what’s expected of us. Remember, God’s mercies are new each and every day, so there’s a great possibility that tomorrow will be better than today, and plenty better than yesterday. Here’s where our faith truly comes into play people; shows how much we really believe and trust in the promises of our heavenly Father to LOVE and care for us. When times are rough and uncertain, like now, believers have got to rise above it all. And the best way to do that is by meditating on the Word; finding little bits of encouraging scripture; even using them in mantra form, to boost our spirits and keep our motors humming smoothly. Let’s say together, ‘The Lord hath been mindful of us: he will bless us…He will bless them that fear the Lord, both small and great. The Lord shall increase you more and more, you and your children. Ye are blessed of the Lord which made heaven and earth,’ (Ps.115:12-15) Don’t stop: ‘Keep sound wisdom and discretion…Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble. When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: Yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet. Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh. For the Lord shall be thy confidence; and shall keep thy foot from being taken.’ (Provs. 3:21-26) Yes Friends, in perilous times, when the world seems headed for destruction, we’ve got to psyche ourselves up, both individually and in fellowship with others; not only believers, but unbelievers too. It’s a most promising time to witness to them, for when they see us rising above the gloom and doom, if they’re smart, they’ll want to participate in our renewal, based on the premise and promise of Christ, under whose protective umbrella, ‘goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life.’ (Ps.23:6) ‘And I will satiate the soul of the priests with fatness, and my people shall be satisfied with my goodness…Refrain thy voice from weeping and thine eyes from tears: for thy work shall be rewarded saith the Lord.’ (Jer.31:14,16) Of a truth people, we’ve got to keep on working, being obedient, and doing the right thing, even if we don’t feel like it. For the Lord has promised that our work in His cause shall never go in vain, we shall be rewarded for faithful service. Oh Friends, I know it’s hard, and many of us are hurting and fearful for any number of reasons, but it’s in the darkest times we need to not only have the greatest faith, but more importantly, show it. Remember, Christianity is an action word! And as Bruh David so eloquently puts it, let’s recall that ‘The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.’ (Ps.9:9) ‘Call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honour me, says the Lord.’ (Ps.50:15) ‘Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall.’ (Ps.55:22) And no discourse on encouragement can be complete without some words from Bruh Paul. ‘We know that all things work together for good to them that LOVE God, to them who are called according to his purpose.’ (Rom.8:28) But the last words are reserved for our Saviour, Jesus. ‘I am the bread of life; he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.’ (John 6:35) Oh Friends, let’s go to Him, call on His Holy Name, so He can refresh our faint and weary souls. Much LOVE!…Jesus and the Word…all we need to live this life…
Oh Friends, needful words of encouragement from our God, conveyed through the prophet Jeremiah. We can all certainly use some of that uplifting emotion right now. With all the negative nonsense currently happening in our world; economic and religious woes, strife breaking out on some new front almost every day, it’s a wonder that many of us still look forward to each new morn. But as believers, it’s exactly what’s expected of us. Remember, God’s mercies are new each and every day, so there’s a great possibility that tomorrow will be better than today, and plenty better than yesterday. Here’s where our faith truly comes into play people; shows how much we really believe and trust in the promises of our heavenly Father to LOVE and care for us. When times are rough and uncertain, like now, believers have got to rise above it all. And the best way to do that is by meditating on the Word; finding little bits of encouraging scripture; even using them in mantra form, to boost our spirits and keep our motors humming smoothly. Let’s say together, ‘The Lord hath been mindful of us: he will bless us…He will bless them that fear the Lord, both small and great. The Lord shall increase you more and more, you and your children. Ye are blessed of the Lord which made heaven and earth,’ (Ps.115:12-15) Don’t stop: ‘Keep sound wisdom and discretion…Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble. When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: Yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet. Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh. For the Lord shall be thy confidence; and shall keep thy foot from being taken.’ (Provs. 3:21-26) Yes Friends, in perilous times, when the world seems headed for destruction, we’ve got to psyche ourselves up, both individually and in fellowship with others; not only believers, but unbelievers too. It’s a most promising time to witness to them, for when they see us rising above the gloom and doom, if they’re smart, they’ll want to participate in our renewal, based on the premise and promise of Christ, under whose protective umbrella, ‘goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life.’ (Ps.23:6) ‘And I will satiate the soul of the priests with fatness, and my people shall be satisfied with my goodness…Refrain thy voice from weeping and thine eyes from tears: for thy work shall be rewarded saith the Lord.’ (Jer.31:14,16) Of a truth people, we’ve got to keep on working, being obedient, and doing the right thing, even if we don’t feel like it. For the Lord has promised that our work in His cause shall never go in vain, we shall be rewarded for faithful service. Oh Friends, I know it’s hard, and many of us are hurting and fearful for any number of reasons, but it’s in the darkest times we need to not only have the greatest faith, but more importantly, show it. Remember, Christianity is an action word! And as Bruh David so eloquently puts it, let’s recall that ‘The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.’ (Ps.9:9) ‘Call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honour me, says the Lord.’ (Ps.50:15) ‘Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall.’ (Ps.55:22) And no discourse on encouragement can be complete without some words from Bruh Paul. ‘We know that all things work together for good to them that LOVE God, to them who are called according to his purpose.’ (Rom.8:28) But the last words are reserved for our Saviour, Jesus. ‘I am the bread of life; he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.’ (John 6:35) Oh Friends, let’s go to Him, call on His Holy Name, so He can refresh our faint and weary souls. Much LOVE!…Jesus and the Word…all we need to live this life…
SCRIP-BITS 