WHEN HIS "WHISPER" TURNS "INTO THUNDER"

"These things are merely a whisper of God's power at work.  How little we would understand if this whisper ever turned into thunder!"  (Job 26:14, CEV)

There are many translations of this verse, but they all give the essence of incomprehension.  

Our text reminds me that life is far less "comprehensible" than I thought, even 10 years ago.  My encouragement to you and me is, Receive and enjoy the, "....whisper of God's power at work", in Jesus Christ today, and every day.  If we receive the, "whisper," we will be better prepared to receive the, "thunder."  

Father, in Jesus' Name, forgive me when You "whisper" and I demand "thunder."  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.'"

Hebrews 12:2

"....My Trust"

"When I am afraid, I put my trust in You."  (Psalm 56:3)m 

David wrote this, "when the Philistines had seized him in Gath."  The Psalms were not written in Bible Schools or Sunday School Classes.  They were written where the psalmists did life.

Most Followers of Jesus throughout history, at one time or another, have experienced enemies similar to those of David, threatening their very lives, as well as famine, etc.  Right at this moment in World History, the Ukrainians are in great peril from a monstrous enemy.  The needs in Ukraine are still great---- and Winter is coming.  

I am still receiving any funds which any want to send to help the Ukrainians, particularly our Fellow Followers of Jesus.  The Church in Ukraine is living, "When I am afraid, I put my trust in You."

Father, in Jesus' Name, I pray to be part of the, "trust."  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.'"

Hebrews 12:2

"LOST IN WONDER, LOVE, AND PRAISE"

"After this I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb.  They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their hands."  (Revelation 7:9, NIV)

The hymn, "Love Divine," closes with, "....Till we cast our crowns before Thee, lost in wonder, love, and praise."  I don't have to wait until then.  I am in an ever-increasing, "....lost in wonder, love, and praise", mode even as I write this.

Reading our text, indeed, reading all of the Bible in the last several quarters particularly, it is as though I am literally reading, "the Words of God," for the first time.  Maybe I am just actually listening to our Blessed Living Triune God.

I have wondered why this is, but do not need an answer.  I had the same experience some days ago reading Revelation 1:12-16.  Jesus Christ is Himself as Hebrews 4 declares, "....living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword (Revelation 1:12b), piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart."  Glorious, absolutely, GLORIOUS.

Father, in Jesus' Name, 

"Finish, then, Thy new creation; 

Pure and spotless let us be;

Let us see thy great salvation

Perfectly restored in Thee

Changed from glory into glory,

Till in Heav'n we take our place, 

Till we cast our crowns before Thee,

Lost in wonder, love, and praise."  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.'"

Hebrews 12:2

DO YOU WISH TO PARTICIPATE?

"Those also who seek my life lay snares for me; those who seek my hurt speak of destruction, and plan deception all the day long." (Psalm 38;12)

It is obvious from the whole of Psalm 38 that David was in a very bad way.  As I read our text this morning, however, I believe that the Lord Jesus caused me to "see" and "hear" the state of affairs in the United States of America, and the nations of the world, for that matter

The Democrat Party leadership has closed Capitol Hill ever since the Pandemic.  It is still closed, the Capitol Building, the Supreme Court Building, the House and Senate Offices Buildings.  Personally, I think this is by design.  They just don't want the public to see just how extensive is their, "....speak of destruction, and plan deception all the day long."

I am planning to go to DC on September 29 to pray at the Capitol Building, Supreme Court Building, and the Congressional Office Buildings.  Both the House and Senate will be in session.  Let me know if you wish to accompany me.  Depending on response, I can secure a van for the day.  Let us plan to come against, "....speak of destruction,...and plan deception all day long...."

Father, in Jesus' Name, You sent me to participate in, "disciple the nations."  Holy Spirit, I pray for grace and mercy to so do.  Amen.

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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.'"

Hebrews 12:2