Do t ask for just a few…

 Don’t ask for just a few….

Psalm 103 brought to mind this story about Elisha and the needy widow….he told her when asking for empty jars, “don’t ask for just a few.”…he knew that God could give her all she needed and then more…sell what you need and the live on the rest…what an abundance…..

God provided….

 The wife of a man from the company of the prophets cried out to Elisha, “Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that he revered the Lord. But now his creditor is coming to take my two boys as his slaves.” 

Elisha replied to her, “How can I help you? Tell me, what do you have in your house?”

“Your servant has nothing there at all,” she said, “except a small jar of olive oil.” 

Elisha said, “Go around and ask all your neighbors for empty jars. Don’t ask for just a few. Then go inside and shut the door behind you and your sons. Pour oil into all the jars, and as each is filled, put it to one side.” 

She left him and shut the door behind her and her sons. They brought the jars to her and she kept pouring. 

When all the jars were full, she said to her son, “Bring me another one.”But he replied, “There is not a jar left.” 

Then the oil stopped flowing. She went and told the man of God, and he said, “Go, sell the oil and pay your debts. You and your sons can live on what is left.”

2Kgs.4:1-7

The you look at the list that 

God provides in psalm 103….

Forgives all your sins…

Heals all your diseases…

Redeems your life from the pit…

Crowns you with love and compassion…

Who satisfies your desires with good things…

Your youth is renewed….

Works righteous ness and just for all the oppressed…

Made known his ways to Moses..

Compassionate and gracious…

Slow to anger…

abounding in love…

Does not always accuse…

Removed our sins far from us…

Does not treat us as our sins deserve…

Or repay us according to our sins…

Established his throne…

Rules over all…

What an abundance….there are times we fail to see the abundance that God provides looking only at the needs or the few “jars”…but He gives the daily needs and then lifetime provisions…eternal life…

The oil flowed until all the needs were met…and it flows for us as well…

Thank YOU….

God will provide…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5I4GDWwsQQ

 Praise the Lord, my soul;all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, my soul,and forget not all his benefits— who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit-and redeems your life from the pit…

 crowns you with love and compassion, who satisfies your desires with good thingsso that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s. The Lord works righteousnessand justice for all the oppressed. He made known his ways to Moses,his deeds to the people of Israel: The Lord is compassionate and gracious,slow to anger, abounding in love. He will not always accuse,nor will he harbor his anger forever; he does not treat us as our sins deserveor repay us according to our iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above the earth,so great is his love for those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west,so far has he removed our transgressions from us. As a father has compassion on his children,so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him; But from everlasting to everlastingthe Lord’s love is with those who fear him,and his righteousness with their children’s children— The Lord has established his throne in heaven,and his kingdom rules over all.

Ps.103.1-19

Even if…

 

Even if…..

The other day, I went with my neighbors to see the movie “I can only imagine 2”….it is at least a two Kleenex movie…well worth it….dealing with the dry periods of life…the questions…the hurting times, the whys…

"Even If"

They say sometimes you win some

Sometimes you lose some

( my dad’s favorite saying)

And right now, right now I'm losing bad

I've stood on this stage night after night

Reminding the broken it'll be alright

But right now, oh right now I just can't

It's easy to sing

When there's nothing to bring me down

But what will I say

When I'm held to the flame

Like I am right now

I know You're able and I know You can

Save through the fire with Your mighty hand

But even if You don't

My hope is You alone

They say it only takes a little faith

To move a mountain

Good thing

A little faith is all I have right now

But God, when You choose

To leave mountains unmovable

Give me the strength to be able to sing

It is well with my soul

I know You're able and I know You can

Save through the fire with Your mighty hand

But even if You don't

My hope is You alone

(The fiery furnace times)

I know the sorrow, and I know the hurt

Would all go away if You'd just say the word

But even if You don't

My hope is You alone

You've been faithful, You've been good

All of my days

Jesus, I will cling to You

Come what may

'Cause I know You're able

I know You can

I know You're able and I know You can

Save through the fire with Your mighty hand

But even if You don't

My hope is You alone

I know the sorrow, and I know the hurt

Would all go away if You'd just say the word

But even if You don't

My hope is You alone

My hope is you alone

It is well with my soul

It is well, it is well with my soul

Even if…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=B6fA35Ved-Y

Behind the scenes…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikVybUU_t7Y

Thank YOU….

 Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego replied to him, “King Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you in this matter. If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it, and he will deliver us from Your Majesty’s hand. But even if he does not, we want you to know, Your Majesty, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up.”

Dan.3.16-18

 

In need of praise today…joy, gladness, faithfulness…..

 Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth.     

( Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth,burst into jubilant song with music;

Ps.98.4)

Worship the Lord with gladness;come before him with joyful songs. 

( Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.

Ps.95.2)

Know that the Lord is God.

It is he who made us, and we are his;we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. 

( He says, “Be still, and know that I am God;I will be exalted among the nations,I will be exalted in the earth.”

Ps.46.10

 You are my sheep, the sheep of my pasture, and I am your God, declares the Sovereign Lord.’”

Ezek.34.31)

Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise;give thanks to him and praise his name. 

 ( I will sacrifice a thank offering to youand call on the name of the Lord.

Ps.116.17)

For the Lord is good and his love endures forever;his faithfulness continues through all generations.

Ps.100.1-5

( Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;his love endures forever.

1Chr.16.34

 Good and upright is the Lord;therefore he instructs sinners in his ways.

Ps.25.8

 With praise and thanksgiving they sang to the Lord:“He is good;his love toward Israel endures forever.”And all the people gave a great shout of praise to the Lord, because the foundation of the house of the Lord was laid.

Ezra.3.11

 Praise the Lord.Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;his love endures forever.

Ps.106.1

 Your faithfulness continues through all generations;you established the earth, and it endures.

Ps.119.90)

Thank YOU…

Psalm 100 song…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaL_VeHil6U

  

Exalt….exalt…

Exalted over the nations…

Exalt, for He is holy…worship at his footstool…

Exalt the LORD our God…worship….He is holy…

Just reading through this Psalm brings goosebumps to my arms…

We get so caught up in this world, the people in it, rich or poor, famous or not, the leaders, the bad guys , the events around each one…that we forget sometimes that we have a “World leader” like no other…who leads like no other, who cares like no other, the Creator of the universe…who know the beginnings, the endings, the words, the thoughts before they are even spoken…who knows us each personally…He formed us…He is the one we need to exalt….

Thank YOU….

Psalm 99 song…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcqI2Layo1M

The Lord reigns,let the nations tremble;he sits enthroned between the cherubim,let the earth shake. 

( The Lord reigns, let the earth be glad;let the distant shores rejoice.Ps.97.1

 There, above the cover between the two cherubim that are over the ark of the covenant law, I will meet with you and give you all my commands for the Israelites.

Exod.25.22)

Great is the Lord in Zion;he is exalted over all the nations. 

 (Great is the Lord, and most worthy of praise,in the city of our God, his holy mountain.

Ps.48.1

 For you, Lord, are the Most High over all the earth;you are exalted far above all gods.

Ps.97.9

 The Lord is exalted over all the nations,his glory above the heavens.

Ps.113.4)

Let them praise your great and awesome name—he is holy. 

( God is renowned in Judah;in Israel his name is great.

Ps.76.1)

The King is mighty, he loves justice—you have established equity;in Jacob you have done what is just and right. 

 (For the Lord is righteous,he loves justice;the upright will see his face.

Ps.11.7

 let them sing before the Lord,for he comes to judge the earth.He will judge the world in righteousnessand the peoples with equity.

Ps.98.9)

Exalt the Lord our God and worship at his footstool;he is holy. 

( “Let us go to his dwelling place,let us worship at his footstool, saying,

Ps.132.7)

Moses and Aaron were among his priests,Samuel was among those who called on his name;they called on the Lord and he answered them. 

He spoke to them from the pillar of cloud;they kept his statutes and the decrees he gave them. 

Lord our God,you answered them;you were to Israel a forgiving God,though you punished their misdeeds. 

Exalt the Lord ourGod and worship at his holy mountain,for the Lord our God is holy.

Ps.99.1-9

 

The Lord reigns…

I was reading this article this am while cleaning out my emails…it went so well with the verses we are studying in our Bible study…so wanted to share…

We have these times when our hearts are afraid or tremble at the path before us….or we think we do it all in our independence….

 The Lord reigns,let the nations tremble;he sits enthroned between the cherubim,let the earth shake. 

Moses and Aaron were among his priests,Samuel was among those who called on his name;they called on the Lordand he answered them. He spoke to them from the pillar of cloud;they kept his statutes and the decrees he gave them.

Ps.99.1,Ps.99.6-7

Really good….

Four ways prayer humbles us and why that a good thing….

https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/topical-studies/four-ways-prayer-humbles-us-and-why-thats-a-good-thing.html

 Moses answered the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today. The Egyptians you see today you will never see again. The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.”

Exod.14.13-14

Thank YOU…

A friend sent this song, I have heard many time…but a great reminder of Who we need to go to…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gS9e0nxHP-w

Pathway…

 

Pathway….

This past month, the Pilgrim’s Path In Jerusalem has opened to the public…winding its way from the pool of Siloam to the Temple Mount, another pathway walked by Jesus. They have been working on excavation for years…

“The Pool of Siloam represented God’s provision and protection over Jerusalem. The waters became a source of life during a difficult time, representing God’s peaceful care for Judah. “

https://www.christianity.com/wiki/bible/what-is-the-pool-of-siloam-in-the-bible.html

As I was reading the first verses of Psalm 96,

 Sing to the Lord a new song;sing to the Lord, all the earth. 

Sing to the Lord, praise his name;proclaim his salvation day after day. 

Declare his glory among the nations,his marvelous deeds among all peoples.

Ps.96.1-3

I just envisioned singing that as you went up hill to the temple…I don’t know that they did, just my imagination…singing a new song, praising the Lord, declaring his Glory and marvelous deeds….why not sing?

Thank YOU…

https://www.timesofisrael.com/2000-year-old-pilgrimage-road-to-temple-mount-opens-to-public-after-years-of-digging/

From the Pool of Siloam to the Temple Mount: Jerusalem’s pilgrimage road reopens - Israel365 News

The Times of Israel spoke to some of the first people to walk the path.

Israeli resident Shira Greenspan said, “It was just the biggest honour to be among the first people to rewalk these steps … I  thought it was just like a perfect blend of experiential, funny, and meaningful. It did not feel dry; it felt alive and real. You’re suddenly connected across thousands of years. It’s just breathtaking.

“To be here with Jews and non-Jews from all over the world makes you feel like you are a little stone in a big story,” she added.

2,000-year-old 'Pilgrim's Path' opens in Jerusalem - Christian Today

Grateful….(this gets a little loud, but he is grateful….)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ag08JVZhP9M

Glasses…

 Glasses…

I had a friend who wore necklaces of glasses…she put this necklace on every morning first thing and took it off last thing at night…three or four glasses, each with an attached necklace…

That way she could choose which pair of glasses she needed throughout her daily tasks….she laughed about them, and her reliance on those necklaces…their nosiness…

I don’t have the necklaces but I have glasses at various places that I work…one pair for the computer, one pair for Bible reading, one pair for all purpose wear and the last for nighttime reading in bed…4… it would make quite a necklace too…I wanted to see wherever I am…seeing is so important…I find I need it….

What do we need to see in the Word? We see with our reading eyes, our heart as the 

Word finds its way into our soul and teaches us…it gives us light to our situations…shows us 

God….

Thank YOU….

 For the Lord is righteous,he loves justice;the upright will see his face.

Ps.11.7

 Let my vindication come from you;may your eyes see what is right. 

As for me, I will be vindicated and will see your face;when I awake, I will be satisfied with seeing your likeness.

Ps.17.2,Ps.17.15

 Taste and see that the Lord is good;blessed is the one who takes refuge in him. 

Whoever of you loves life and desires to see many good days,

Ps.34.8,Ps.34.12

 For with you is the fountain of life;in your light we see light. Hope in the Lordand keep his way.

He will exalt you to inherit the land;when the wicked are destroyed, you will see it.

Ps.36.9,Ps.37.34

 Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law.

Ps.119.18

 See if there is any offensive way in me,and lead me in the way everlasting.

Ps.139.24

 Ears that hear and eyes that see—the Lord has made them both.

Prov.20.12

I see you…

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6wvzx6pUhbc&list=RD6wvzx6pUhbc&start_radio=1&pp=ygURaSB3YW50IHRvIHNlZSB5b3WgBwE%3D