Through the Bible - Ezekiel 41-44, 2 Peter 3 - 1 John 1
Good morning,
As we recover from the Thanksgiving meals and time with our families we now turn our thoughts towards Christmas. For this weekend's verse we'll go to 1 Chronicles 16 for a verse that ties Thanksgiving to the call to make known the real meaning of Christmas, to make known the wonderful things he has done.
1 Chron 16:8 Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name;
make known among the nations what he has done.
9 Sing to him, sing praise to him;
tell of all his wonderful acts. NIV
make known among the nations what he has done.
9 Sing to him, sing praise to him;
tell of all his wonderful acts. NIV
As Christians, making Him known this season or any season, should be at the heart of our love for Christ. It is done out of love, devotion, gratitude and thanksgiving. To truly love Him is to make Him known.
The Mission - Steve Green
To love the Lord our God
Is the heartbeat of our mission
The spring from which our service overflows
Across the street
Or around the world
The mission's still the same
Proclaim and live the Truth
In Jesus' name
As a candle is consumed by the passion of the flame
Spilling light unsparingly throughout a darkened room
Let us burn to know Him deeper
Then our service flaming bright
Will radiate his passions
And blaze with holy light
There will be plenty of opportunities to share with others what Christ has done and means to us in the coming month and the coming year in our daily lives, in ministries, and in missions work here and across the world.
Is the heartbeat of our mission
The spring from which our service overflows
Across the street
Or around the world
The mission's still the same
Proclaim and live the Truth
In Jesus' name
As a candle is consumed by the passion of the flame
Spilling light unsparingly throughout a darkened room
Let us burn to know Him deeper
Then our service flaming bright
Will radiate his passions
And blaze with holy light
There will be plenty of opportunities to share with others what Christ has done and means to us in the coming month and the coming year in our daily lives, in ministries, and in missions work here and across the world.
Mark 16:20 Then the disciples went out and preached everywhere, and the Lord worked with them and confirmed his word by the signs that accompanied it. NIV
John MacArthur writes that the "signs" - "point to the power of God behind miracles - marvels that have no value unless they point to God and His truth. Such works were often done by the Holy Spirit through the apostles and their associates to authenticate them as the messengers of God's truth."
Notice that the works were done by the apostles and associates, they partnered with others to get the word out. Who will you be willing to partner with across the street or around the world?
Blessings,
Mike
mikevw@bellsouth.net
mikesvotd.blogspot.com
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1 Chron 16:8-16
8 Give thanks to the Lord and proclaim his greatness.
Let the whole world know what he has done.
9 Sing to him; yes, sing his praises.
Tell everyone about his wonderful deeds.
10 Exult in his holy name;
rejoice, you who worship the Lord.
11 Search for the Lord and for his strength;
Let the whole world know what he has done.
9 Sing to him; yes, sing his praises.
Tell everyone about his wonderful deeds.
10 Exult in his holy name;
rejoice, you who worship the Lord.
11 Search for the Lord and for his strength;
continually seek him.
12 Remember the wonders he has performed,
his miracles, and the rulings he has given,
13 you children of his servant Israel,
you descendants of Jacob, his chosen ones.
12 Remember the wonders he has performed,
his miracles, and the rulings he has given,
13 you children of his servant Israel,
you descendants of Jacob, his chosen ones.
14 He is the Lord our God.
His justice is seen throughout the land.
15 Remember his covenant forever—
the commitment he made to a thousand generations. NLT
His justice is seen throughout the land.
15 Remember his covenant forever—
the commitment he made to a thousand generations. NLT
1 Chron 16:31 Let the heavens be glad, and the earth rejoice!
Tell all the nations, "The Lord reigns!"
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