SCRIP-BITS

Psalm 22:28.    For the kingdom is the Lord’s: and he is the governor among the nations.
 
Oh Friends, it’s Friday… But it’s obvious you already know that from the cries of ‘TGIF!’ and ‘Thank God it’s Friday!’ that I hear, along with the rocking riddim of the riddim section. The difference between a Friday and Monday morning is truly amazing, showing the highs and lows of which the human spirit is capable. Anyway, it’s the end of the workweek, and we’re all glad for the short respite from worldly toil, so let’s chant our Friday Chant, so that we can keep the important things in proper perspective. All together now: ‘Oh Lord, thanks for getting me safely through another week of work! It hasn’t been easy, but with your generous help, I made it through. Now, please help me to get sufficient fun, fellowship, rest and relaxation in these two short days off, so that I can be renewed and refreshed in soul, body and mind, to go back out and do it all over again next week, furthering your glorious kingdom with each step I take. I pray this in Jesus name. Amen.’ Now Friends, turning to our Bit, which, though simple, is of the utmost importance to our Christian faith. We can’t be true believers unless we accept Bruh David’s words from his contradictory psalm, a cry of anguish and song of praise. ‘For the kingdom is the Lord’s: and he is the governor among the nations.’ That my brethren is the basis of all Christianity! It’s one indisputable proclamation which all believers acknowledge as the ultimate truth! Our faith declares that the Lord God Jehovah, He of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, created the universe and all therein ages ago, and He still runs it. It’s His personal fiefdom, to do with as he pleases. And once we sincerely believe that, then we’re on our way to righteousness and eventually salvation and eternal life in heaven with the Holy Trinity. Wow! What a wonderful feeling that brings to our souls, hearts and minds my people! The most awesome feeling we can ever experience is that engendered by the unconditional LOVE that the Creator of the universe bears for us, and so graciously showed by sacrificing His Son Jesus to pay for our sins. And all God’s people, prayerfully declared, with much gratitude: ‘Thank you Lord. There’s none other like you!’ And that’s another undisputable fact! Oh Friends, if there’s one thing I admire about Bruh David, is that he definitely knew on which side his bread was buttered, for throughout all the shenanigans in his life, from the time he was anointed the future king at a tender age, till his death, he never wavered or strayed from worshipping and following the God of his fathers. Now let’s end today with some of his immortal words, as he offers thanksgiving and prayer to his heavenly Father. ‘Wherefore David blessed the Lord before all the congregation: and David said, Blessed be thou, Lord God of Israel our father, for ever and ever. Thine, O Lord, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all that is in the heaven and in the earth is thine; thine is the kingdom, O Lord, and thou art exalted as head above all. Both riches and honour come of thee, and thou reignest over all; and in thine hand is power and might; and in thine hand it is to make great, and to give strength unto all. Now therefore, our God, we thank thee, and praise thy glorious name.’ (1 Chron.29:10-13) And yuh know Friends, the Lord blessed Bruh David eternally for his immense faith. It’s the same way He will bless us if we truly believe that He is Lord and God over all creation, and adhere as best we can to His will. Much LOVE!…there’s nothing more pleasing to God…than His children sincerely trying to please Him… P.S. Brother! I can’t believe it’s so short today. There must be many smiles and thank you Lord from the readers. (smile) Much LOVE!