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Encouragement on
Message
summary:
It's amazing to
believe, that God
so loved the
world, means even
me!
Note: Due to busy day Thursday including a banquet last night and early morning chaplaincy visits a podcast was not prepared for this message.
"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" (John 3:16). "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave Himself for me" (Galatians 2:20).
For quite some time we have turned the radio up when we hear the introduction to a song we have come to thoroughly enjoy titled "Even Me" sung by The Triumphant Quartet. The song rejoices in realizing that the wonderful truth of John 3:16, though memorized by many believers as a young child, finally realizes that "whosoever" includes "even me"!
Note: Due to busy day Thursday including a banquet last night and early morning chaplaincy visits a podcast was not prepared for this message.
"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" (John 3:16). "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave Himself for me" (Galatians 2:20).
For quite some time we have turned the radio up when we hear the introduction to a song we have come to thoroughly enjoy titled "Even Me" sung by The Triumphant Quartet. The song rejoices in realizing that the wonderful truth of John 3:16, though memorized by many believers as a young child, finally realizes that "whosoever" includes "even me"!
I've
heard it all my
life, even had it
memorized, but it
was only words to
me,
Red letters on a page, just something people say;
Till it brought me to my knees; those words in John 3:16.
For God so loved the world He gave, gave His only Son away,
A way to save a wretch like me.
Me, the one who needed grace, grace to cover ev'ry stain,
Stains that He no longer sees.
It's amazing to believe, that God so loved the world,
Means even me.
Red letters on a page, just something people say;
Till it brought me to my knees; those words in John 3:16.
For God so loved the world He gave, gave His only Son away,
A way to save a wretch like me.
Me, the one who needed grace, grace to cover ev'ry stain,
Stains that He no longer sees.
It's amazing to believe, that God so loved the world,
Means even me.
One of
the benefits of
Bible memorization
is our cooperation
with the Holy
Spirit in
recalling sacred
Scripture at
opportune moments.
Most readers have
memorized John
3:16 which is
probably the most
memorized
Scripture verse in
all of
Christendom. We
never want to lose
the wonder of that
verse even with
all its
familiarity.
Many years ago we both also memorized the second daily text, actually set to music. Each word ministers to my heart. But today let us slowly consider one phrase, "who loved me".
Writing of a deep assurance of Christ's love for him Paul simply says, "who loved me". This is Paul, who at one time with hateful vengeance, had persecuted the Church and at His conversion heard this troubling question spoken from Christ, "Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?" And now after his conversion he reflects on the love His Savior specifically has for him. So much so, that Paul tells his listeners, "I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me".
"God so loved the world". Amen, He sure does and He specifically loves you and me this day and every day. You may not have experienced a loving earthly family as we both thankfully have but we personally know so many who have not. There are those reading our message right now who have been abused and carry deep scars. Some have had the sacred trust of a spouse, parent or sibling violated. You are now learning to trust your heavenly Father who is altogether trustworthy. His steadfast love never ceases, even during times that you have proven to be untrustworthy or vacillated in your commitment to Him.
Pastor and Author, Rob Morgan, makes this observation: "If you could have one verse of Scripture engraved onto your tombstone, what would it be? Or if you could have one verse and only one scripted and framed to hang in your living room or kitchen, which verse would you choose? Or, to put it a little differently, if someone were to write a biography of your life and put one verse on the title page, what verse would best summarize your aspirations and experiences as a Christian? I'd like to suggest that out of the 31,102 verses in the Bible, you'd have a hard time coming up with a better choice than Galatians 2:20."
Those with deep scars especially listen to me today. Take our daily verse from Galatians 2:20, write it on a card and memorize it. Say it over and over, phrase by phrase, or better yet put it to a familiar tune so you'll never forget it. Hide it deep in your heart. For what Paul said for himself, you can say for you and I can say for me. "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave Himself for me"
Be encouraged today,
Stephen & Brooksyne Weber
Daily
prayer:
Father,
because of
Your supreme
love for me I
am not
consumed by
Your wrath nor
do I receive
the deserved
penalty for my
sin. Instead
You have
forgiven even
me, cared
for me and
loved me so
much You that
You sent Jesus
to lay His
life down for
even me
that I might
be raised up
to newness of
life. As my
old nature is
crucified with
Him it is no
longer my
sinful nature
that rules,
but Christ's
spiritual
nature who
lives in me
expressing His
love, goodness
and
righteousness
through my
words,
thoughts and
deeds that
glorify Him.
May I be as a
sweet aroma to
You today.
Amen.
Many years ago we both also memorized the second daily text, actually set to music. Each word ministers to my heart. But today let us slowly consider one phrase, "who loved me".
Writing of a deep assurance of Christ's love for him Paul simply says, "who loved me". This is Paul, who at one time with hateful vengeance, had persecuted the Church and at His conversion heard this troubling question spoken from Christ, "Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?" And now after his conversion he reflects on the love His Savior specifically has for him. So much so, that Paul tells his listeners, "I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me".
"God so loved the world". Amen, He sure does and He specifically loves you and me this day and every day. You may not have experienced a loving earthly family as we both thankfully have but we personally know so many who have not. There are those reading our message right now who have been abused and carry deep scars. Some have had the sacred trust of a spouse, parent or sibling violated. You are now learning to trust your heavenly Father who is altogether trustworthy. His steadfast love never ceases, even during times that you have proven to be untrustworthy or vacillated in your commitment to Him.
Pastor and Author, Rob Morgan, makes this observation: "If you could have one verse of Scripture engraved onto your tombstone, what would it be? Or if you could have one verse and only one scripted and framed to hang in your living room or kitchen, which verse would you choose? Or, to put it a little differently, if someone were to write a biography of your life and put one verse on the title page, what verse would best summarize your aspirations and experiences as a Christian? I'd like to suggest that out of the 31,102 verses in the Bible, you'd have a hard time coming up with a better choice than Galatians 2:20."
Those with deep scars especially listen to me today. Take our daily verse from Galatians 2:20, write it on a card and memorize it. Say it over and over, phrase by phrase, or better yet put it to a familiar tune so you'll never forget it. Hide it deep in your heart. For what Paul said for himself, you can say for you and I can say for me. "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave Himself for me"
Be encouraged today,
Stephen & Brooksyne Weber
Daily
prayer:
Father,
because of
Your supreme
love for me I
am not
consumed by
Your wrath nor
do I receive
the deserved
penalty for my
sin. Instead
You have
forgiven even
me, cared
for me and
loved me so
much You that
You sent Jesus
to lay His
life down for
even me
that I might
be raised up
to newness of
life. As my
old nature is
crucified with
Him it is no
longer my
sinful nature
that rules,
but Christ's
spiritual
nature who
lives in me
expressing His
love, goodness
and
righteousness
through my
words,
thoughts and
deeds that
glorify Him.
May I be as a
sweet aroma to
You today.
Amen.Last
night I
attended a
banquet at the
Shady Maple
for a powerful
ministry I
have
appreciated
for many years
called Associates
For Biblical
Research.
The speaker
was Dr. Peter
Teague who is
retiring after
serving for 20
years as
president of
Lancaster
Bible College.
I
first met Dr.
Teague shortly
after moving
to Lancaster
County in 2001
when he had
read an
article about
our business
chaplaincy in
the local
paper and
invited me to
lunch to
discuss it. He
seems to have
a heart to
learn about
and develop
creative ways
to minister to
our world. We
commend him
for his long
tenure of
faithful
service. Today
at 9:00 AM the
next president
of LBC will be
introduced.
Last
night he
shared a
powerful
message on the
authority of
Scripture. He
ended his
message with
this quote:
This
Book contains
the mind of
God, the state
of man, the
way of
salvation, the
doom of
sinners and
the happiness
of believers.
Its doctrines
are holy, its
precepts are
binding, its
histories are
true, and its
decisions are
immutable.
Read it to be
wise, believe
it to be safe,
and practice
it to be holy.
It contains
light to
direct you,
food to
support you,
and comfort to
cheer you. It
is the
traveler’s
map, the
pilgrim’s
staff, the
pilot’s
compass, the
soldier’s
sword, and the
Christian’s
character.
Here paradise
is restored,
Heaven opened,
and the gates
of hell
disclosed.
Christ is its
grand object;
our good is
its design,
and the glory
of God its
end. It should
fill the
memory, rule
the heart, and
guide the
feet. Read it
slowly,
frequently,
and
prayerfully.
It is given
you in life
and will be
opened in the
judgment and
will be
remembered
forever. It
involves the
highest
responsibility,
will reward
the greatest
labor, and
will condemn
all who trifle
with its
sacred
contents.
Another
faithful man.
Elvin
Martin is
retiring next
month after
working 57
years for same
company as a
tool maker! It
was nice to
visit him
yesterday. He
started at 20
so you can
guess how old
he is.
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