Today’s Scrip-Bit 23 July 2007 Exodus 33: 13-14 & 17

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by randyobrien50 in Inspirational Living

Exodus 33: 13-14 & 17.
Now therefore, I pray thee, if I have found grace in thy sight, show me now thy way, that I may know thee, that I may find grace in thy sight: and consider that this nation is thy people. And He said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest. And the Lord said unto Moses, I will do this thing also that thou hast spoken: for thou hast found grace in my sight, and I know thee by name.
 
Why do we have a problem accepting God’s assurances when we claim to be his followers eh? Even Moses, who turned out to be one of the world’s greatest leaders, continually doubted his ability to lead the Isrealites out of bondage in Egypt, claiming he stammered, he was alone, a wanted criminal, etc. Even when God said that He’d tell him what to say and give him help, he still hem and hawed. God then promised to go with him and give him rest. But Moses asked for further assurances, and even when it was given in verse 17, he still pressed God to show him His glory. And our God is so loving and patient, He acquiesced, put Moses on a high rock, then passed by and showed him everything but His face. Reminescent of me and this Scrip-Bit, though I was not as stubborn as Moses. But then his task was much bigger and more dangerous than mine. Anyway people, let’s not be so hardhearted and doubting. Anything the Lord puts in our hearts, He will give us the wherewithal to carry it out. His promises are solid, He never reneges on them. He is our leader, let’s accept Him at his word. Much LOVE!

Today’s Scrip-Bit 22 July 2007 Psalm 34: 8-10

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Psalm 34: 8-10.
O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him. O fear the Lord, ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him. The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the Lord shall not want for anything good.
 
Now isn’t that the living truth! David wrote some powerful words in Psalm 34, but none more encouraging and edifying than those above. The Lord is good! That’s a given. By His very nature He cannot be otherwise. And if we walk in fellowship with Him, then we too shall be blessed and not want for any good thing. Praise the Lord my people for His mercy and everloving kindness towards us! And though it’s difficult at times, let us keep trodding the straight and narrow path that leads to Heaven and Him. Much Love!

Today’s Scrip-Bit 21 July 2007 Psalm 57: 9-11

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Psalm 57: 9-11.
I will praise thee, O Lord, among the people. I will sing unto thee among the nations. For thy mercy is great unto the heavens, and thy truth unto the clouds. Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: let thy glory be above all the earth.
 
How beautiful it is to hear God’s people singing his praises! And that’s exactly what five or six thousand people and I did this evening at the Air Canada Centre, where we had  ‘An Evening With Joel’  Joel Osteen, the minister from Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas.  The music was wonderful, he brought the praise and worship band and singers, and together, we rocked the ACC. And Joel was just Joel, preaching his heart out, encouraging us to be positive and let the negative mindset that so many of us have, fall by the wayside. He even cried tears of joy at the end. I know that some of you don’t like him, but he works for me. Some find him two sweet and syrupy; but that’s exactly why I like him. I’m tired of hearing pastors berate and belittle me about hellfire and damnation, in a loud, threatening voice. J.C did not want me to come to him through fear, but LOVE. and if it’s true that what you think and talk about becomes your reality, then I’m definitely not talking about those negative things, won’t even mention them by name again. (Smile) I only want to talk about our God’s forgiveness, His grace, His mercy, salvation and the eternal home He’s preprared for us in HEAVEN. Amen!
 

Today’s Scrip-Bit 20 July 2007 Isaiah 12:1-3

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Isaiah 12: 1-3.
And in that day thou shalt say, O Lord, I will praise thee: though thou wast angry with me, thine anger is turned away, and thou comfortedest me. Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid: for the Lord JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation. Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation.
 
What a merciful, bountiful God we have eh! He never stays angry with us, and even when He is, He still comforts and strengthens us, in spite of His dissatisfaction. So why shouldn’t we love and trust Him? He has also provided salvation throughout eternity for us hopeless sinners. Who else is as mighty and merciful as our God?  NOBODY!  So let us turn to Him in all honesty and truth, so that with endless joy we may draw water from the endless well of salvation that He’s provided for those who love him! Much Love!

Today’s Scrip-Bit 19 July 2007 Philippians 4: 4-6

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Philippians 4: 4-6                                                                                                        
Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say rejoice: Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your request be made known unto God.

What a beautiful and succint method for living Paul gives us: Always rejoice in the Lord. And he considered it so important that he had to say it a second time…Rejoice! Be moderate in your affairs, no need to go overboard on anything. And finally, take everything, everything to God in prayer, remembering to give thanks for what He has already done for us, and also make a down- payment for what He’ll do in the future. Let’s try and live that way friends. It will enrich our lives considerably and be so pleasing to the Most High. Much LOVE!

Today’s Scrip-Bit 18 July 2007 Genesis 6: 6 & 11

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Genesis 6: 6 & 11.
And it repented the Lord that he had made man on the earth, and grieved him at his heart. The earth also was corrupt before God, and the earth was filled with violence.
 
Has it changed any since the time of Noah? Not really. It has probably gotten worse, because there are many more people on planet earth, with way more sophisticated weapons of violence. I am sure that it still grieves the Lord’s heart today, just as much as it did back then when He was forced to bring that devastating flood upon the earth, to try and wash away man and his iniquity. He obviously did not succeed then. So what now? What shall He do in the face of our wickedness? Let’s change people, else the next time, as He promised – and we know that He always keeps his promise – the next time might soon be here…the time of hellfire and brimstone! Wake up people and smell the roses! It doesn’t make sense to destroy ourselves and this wonderful earth over stupid greed and ignorance.

Today’s Scrip-Bit 17 July 2007 Galatians 6: 9-10

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Galations 6: 9-10.
And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. As we therefore have opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.
 
Paul’s words of encouragement to the Galatians, still hold true today, perhaps more so, since we are constantly bombarded with all kinds of worldly things, and it’s becoming evermore difficult to keep our focus on God. But it’s the old story of sowing and reaping; patience and perseverance. If we sow with a good heart – remember it’s the heart that The Most High looks at –  and then wait patiently, a wonderful harvest of plenty we will eventually reap. So let’s keep on doing good people. Let’s keep on doing good, especially to one another. LOVE…& Much Do Goodness!

Today’s Scrip-Bit 16 July 2007 Exodus 4: 10-12

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by randyobrien50 in Inspirational Living

Exodus 4: 10-12.
And Moses said unto the lord, O my Lord, I am not eloquent, neither heretofore, nor since thou hast spoken unto thy servant: but I am slow of speech, and of a slow tongue. And the Lord said unto him, who hath made man’s mouth? or who maketh the dumb, or the deaf, or the seeing, or the blind? Have I not the Lord? Now therefore go; and I will be with thy mouth, and teach thee what thou shalt say.
 
Ah Lord eh! Him and his crazy modus operandi. For some reason I never seem to check the early part of the Old Testament for Scrip-Bits, however yesterday I happened to be in Exodus for something else and the above passage caught my eye. It immediately brought to mind the early stages of the Scrip-Bit process, when I was feeling the moving of the spirit in me to do it, but obviously resisting. Unlike Moses, I did not stammer, but I never felt I had the wherewhital to do it. But as we all know He persisted and I eventually gave in. And it’s almost two months since it’s inception. I guess He was trying to tell me, see, I never ask you to do something without giving you the tools to do it. Let’s remember that. And, in spite of my initial reluctance, I am actually enjoying doing this Scrip-bit thing. Hope you enjoy receiving it. Love.

Today’s Scrip-Bit 15 July 2007 Proverbs 6: 20-23

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Proverbs 6: 20 – 23.
My son, keep thy father’s commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother. Bind them continually upon thine heart, and tie them about thy neck. When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and when thou awakest, it shall talk with thee. For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is the light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life.
 
Ole Solomon certainly knew how to get to the heart of the matter. That is exactly how we should keep the Lord’s word; bound upon our hearts and tied around our necks, so that it shall guide us like a lamp in the dark night of our worldly walk, keep us safe and peaceful in slumber, and converse with us and correct us when we veer off the straight and narrow path.
 It’s not an easy road that the Christian walks, but if we study and abide by the Lord’s word, we’ll do just fine. Happy walking Friends!

Today’s Scrip-Bit 14 July 2007 Joshua 7:10

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Joshua 7: 10

And the Lord said unto Joshua, Get thee up, wherefore liest thou upon thy face.
 
Hn, hn,hn! Today, while searching for a Scrip-Bit, I suddenly foiund myself in a strange, sour mood. Nothing was really wrong. I was allright when I started, and for the life of me I could not understand why I had suddenly become so blah. To make matters worse, I could not find a bit that impressed me, although several seemed appropriate. In frustration, I shut the Bible and decided to just open it at random. The first time I opened it in Job, but nothing satisfied me. But the second time it opened unto Joshua, and since that was the only passage underlined on the page, it immediately drew my attention, and I knew that it was supposed to be today’s bit. I guess God was tired of Joshua prostrating himself, pleading for the stubborn Israelites, and figured he should be up doing something more constructive. I guess he was asking me too why I was fiddle faddling and not being decisive,when there was so much to be done. Let’s stop lying on our faces people! We do no good down there. Instead, let’s get up, sing, praise and spread the Word of the Lord! Amen! 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

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