"When the Lord brought back the captives [who returned] to Zion, we were like those who dream [it seemed so unreal]." (Psalm 126:1, Amplified Bible)
This is what our Lord Jesus Christ can do for people, all people. We were all in captivity, most of our own creating. But we heard of Jesus, surrendered our lives to Jesus and He, "brought back the captives...."
"Twas the night after Christmas, and al l through the house"------------ silence. But how great to have some of our family with us during the Christmas Season. I always remember Christmases past, the great times with Dad and Mom, sister and brother, grandparents, our own children, other friends. It is a sad time, however, for so many because it reminds them of happier times than they now experience, or perhaps just reminds them of what Christmas was supposed to be and was instead a horror. Such feelings can bring a host of despair, indictments of "how unfair life is," or just total regret. All this, however, can be overcome in Jesus Christ. Only Jesus can bring, "back the captives...."
If you are struggling at this time of year, Jesus can bring you back, "to Zion," the, "City of the Great King,...the New Jerusalem." For all those who will just allow Jesus, there is abundant, "Grace, mercy and peace from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord." When we walk with and in Jesus Christ, there is what our Psalm goes on to say, "Then were our mouths filled with laughter, and our tongues with singing. Then they said among the nations, the Lord has done great things for them. The Lord has done great things for us! We are glad!" Yes, this is possible for all who will "trust and obey."
Father, in Jesus' Name, I thank you for the, " laughter," which only you can give. I want no other. Amen.
This is what our Lord Jesus Christ can do for people, all people. We were all in captivity, most of our own creating. But we heard of Jesus, surrendered our lives to Jesus and He, "brought back the captives...."
"Twas the night after Christmas, and al l through the house"------------ silence. But how great to have some of our family with us during the Christmas Season. I always remember Christmases past, the great times with Dad and Mom, sister and brother, grandparents, our own children, other friends. It is a sad time, however, for so many because it reminds them of happier times than they now experience, or perhaps just reminds them of what Christmas was supposed to be and was instead a horror. Such feelings can bring a host of despair, indictments of "how unfair life is," or just total regret. All this, however, can be overcome in Jesus Christ. Only Jesus can bring, "back the captives...."
If you are struggling at this time of year, Jesus can bring you back, "to Zion," the, "City of the Great King,...the New Jerusalem." For all those who will just allow Jesus, there is abundant, "Grace, mercy and peace from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord." When we walk with and in Jesus Christ, there is what our Psalm goes on to say, "Then were our mouths filled with laughter, and our tongues with singing. Then they said among the nations, the Lord has done great things for them. The Lord has done great things for us! We are glad!" Yes, this is possible for all who will "trust and obey."
Father, in Jesus' Name, I thank you for the, " laughter," which only you can give. I want no other. Amen.
When Peter, an 18 year old Norwegian, "heard the call to evangelize China, on that day he not only emptied his wallet into the collection plate, but included a small note with the words, 'and my life.'"
"Looking unto Jesus"
Hebrews 12:2
"Looking unto Jesus"
Hebrews 12:2
