Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Catch Up and Commissioning
Catch Up and Commissioning (click <--- to go to Beth Moore's blog and at then bottom is the commissioning for the Law of Kindness!!)
Notes from the the Simulcast
Today I went to Beth Moore's Living Proof Live Simulcast! (click to check out her website) This blog post is a collection of my notes from today. I'm hoping this will help my memory and maybe be a blessing to you too.
Key Verse:
Proverbs 31:26 She opens her mouth with wisdom, and on her tongue is the law of kindness.
In Hebrew the word here for law is "torat-hesed." The Torah is the 5 books of Moses and the oral tradition of the instruction of God. You could say the "Torah of Kindness."
We need to focus on what this "Law of Kindness" means, but first we should ask why study the Law of Kindness.
Why?
#1 Because we live in a mean world. (2 Timothy 3) And it's only going to get meaner.
#2 Because "she openeth her mouth"! (And I know that too well.)
But here's the deal, when the heart gets full it comes out the mouth.
8 tastes of Biblical Kindness to see if what we taste should live there right on our tongue. "on her tongue is the law of kindness."
Taste #1 Kindness is not a weakness.
Luke 6 verse 35 says "for He is kind to the ungrateful and the evil." I am like my Father when I am kind to the ungrateful and the wicked.
*Side note on "nice": Kindness does not equal niceness. Nice in the dictionary means to be "not-knowing" or "ignorant". Someone could say, "Oh, she's nice because she doesn't know better." Whereas kindness is full-on-aware of who you're being kind to - being kind is not passive!
Kindness can speak a strong word.
Psalm 141:5 Let a righteous man strike me—it is a kindness; let him rebuke me—it is oil for my head; let my head not refuse it. Yet my prayer is continually against their evil deeds.
Proverbs 11:16 A kindhearted woman gains respect, but ruthless men gain only wealth.
Taste #2 Kindness is not an action it's a disposition.
Kind (adj.) in the greek is "chrestos" which means: profitable, fit, good for any use...of persons, useful toward others, good-natured.
Kindness (noun) in the greek is "chrestotes." It is the grace which pervades the whole nature...the word is descriptive of the disposition.
"You can't fake a disposition; you can fake nice."
Taste #3 Kindness wears down we I do.
Daniel 7:25 "he will wear down the saints"
A bad relationship wears me down and I form a bad habit of response to that person or situation.
Matthew 11:28-30 “Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. “Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and YOU WILL FIND REST FOR YOUR SOULS. “For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”
The word "easy" in Greek is "Chrestos"! My yoke is kind!
Things that wear down our kindness:
Resentment (2 Timothy 2:24)
Hatred/Jealousy (Genesis 37:4)
When we're worn down, we need to be built up. In the New Testiment the context of all words for building up (edification etc) are in the community of believers!
Ephesians 4: 12,16,29
12 to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up
16 From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.
29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.
We need the body to build up what gets worn down.
Taste #4 Kindness looks pain in the face.
Job 6:28 "Now please look at me, And see if I lie to your face."
Don't look away - don't be face blind (prosopagnosia - unable to recognize faces).
Titus 3:3-8
Verse 4 But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared
"Appeared" in the greek is "Epiphaino"
Titus 2:13 "the glorious appearing"
Taste #5 Kindness is a Savior
Ephesians 2: 4-10
Verse 7b-8 "he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus. For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God."
Kindness is called to help, profit, aid, but our human kindness cannot save! Only Jesus, He is the kindness, can save!
Taste #6 Kindness has good memory
Psalm 106:7 says that when Israel forgot God's kindness they rebelled.
And in Hosea 11:4 I led them with cords of human kindness, with ties of love; I lifted the yoke from their neck and bent down to feed them.
Taste #7 Kindness craves an outlet
2 Samuel 9:1 And David said, “Is there still anyone left of the house of Saul, that I may show him kindness for Jonathan’s sake?”
Kindness doesn't enable people to do things that aren't a profit for them. Kindness doesn't allow anyone to continue in sin; remember taste #1!
Taste #8 Kindness leaves a legacy
Acts 28:1-2 After we were brought safely through, we then learned that the island was called Malta. The native people showed us unusual kindness, for they kindled a fire and welcomed us all, because it had begun to rain and was cold.
In a "World Giving Index" Malta was the given the highest percentage of the population giving to charities - 83%!! Click here to see the data and compare other countries. The people of Malta sure left a legacy!
What about my spiritual line? Am I leaving a spiritual legacy?
Key Verse:
Proverbs 31:26 She opens her mouth with wisdom, and on her tongue is the law of kindness.
In Hebrew the word here for law is "torat-hesed." The Torah is the 5 books of Moses and the oral tradition of the instruction of God. You could say the "Torah of Kindness."
We need to focus on what this "Law of Kindness" means, but first we should ask why study the Law of Kindness.
Why?
#1 Because we live in a mean world. (2 Timothy 3) And it's only going to get meaner.
#2 Because "she openeth her mouth"! (And I know that too well.)
But here's the deal, when the heart gets full it comes out the mouth.
8 tastes of Biblical Kindness to see if what we taste should live there right on our tongue. "on her tongue is the law of kindness."
Taste #1 Kindness is not a weakness.
Luke 6 verse 35 says "for He is kind to the ungrateful and the evil." I am like my Father when I am kind to the ungrateful and the wicked.
*Side note on "nice": Kindness does not equal niceness. Nice in the dictionary means to be "not-knowing" or "ignorant". Someone could say, "Oh, she's nice because she doesn't know better." Whereas kindness is full-on-aware of who you're being kind to - being kind is not passive!
Kindness can speak a strong word.
Psalm 141:5 Let a righteous man strike me—it is a kindness; let him rebuke me—it is oil for my head; let my head not refuse it. Yet my prayer is continually against their evil deeds.
Proverbs 11:16 A kindhearted woman gains respect, but ruthless men gain only wealth.
Taste #2 Kindness is not an action it's a disposition.
Kind (adj.) in the greek is "chrestos" which means: profitable, fit, good for any use...of persons, useful toward others, good-natured.
Kindness (noun) in the greek is "chrestotes." It is the grace which pervades the whole nature...the word is descriptive of the disposition.
"You can't fake a disposition; you can fake nice."
Taste #3 Kindness wears down we I do.
Daniel 7:25 "he will wear down the saints"
A bad relationship wears me down and I form a bad habit of response to that person or situation.
Matthew 11:28-30 “Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. “Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and YOU WILL FIND REST FOR YOUR SOULS. “For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”
The word "easy" in Greek is "Chrestos"! My yoke is kind!
Things that wear down our kindness:
Resentment (2 Timothy 2:24)
Hatred/Jealousy (Genesis 37:4)
When we're worn down, we need to be built up. In the New Testiment the context of all words for building up (edification etc) are in the community of believers!
Ephesians 4: 12,16,29
12 to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up
16 From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.
29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.
We need the body to build up what gets worn down.
Taste #4 Kindness looks pain in the face.
Job 6:28 "Now please look at me, And see if I lie to your face."
Don't look away - don't be face blind (prosopagnosia - unable to recognize faces).
Titus 3:3-8
Verse 4 But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared
"Appeared" in the greek is "Epiphaino"
Titus 2:13 "the glorious appearing"
Taste #5 Kindness is a Savior
Ephesians 2: 4-10
Verse 7b-8 "he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus. For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God."
Kindness is called to help, profit, aid, but our human kindness cannot save! Only Jesus, He is the kindness, can save!
Taste #6 Kindness has good memory
Psalm 106:7 says that when Israel forgot God's kindness they rebelled.
And in Hosea 11:4 I led them with cords of human kindness, with ties of love; I lifted the yoke from their neck and bent down to feed them.
Taste #7 Kindness craves an outlet
2 Samuel 9:1 And David said, “Is there still anyone left of the house of Saul, that I may show him kindness for Jonathan’s sake?”
Kindness doesn't enable people to do things that aren't a profit for them. Kindness doesn't allow anyone to continue in sin; remember taste #1!
Taste #8 Kindness leaves a legacy
Acts 28:1-2 After we were brought safely through, we then learned that the island was called Malta. The native people showed us unusual kindness, for they kindled a fire and welcomed us all, because it had begun to rain and was cold.
In a "World Giving Index" Malta was the given the highest percentage of the population giving to charities - 83%!! Click here to see the data and compare other countries. The people of Malta sure left a legacy!
What about my spiritual line? Am I leaving a spiritual legacy?
Oh LORD, I pray that you would teach me Your law of kindness. May I open my mouth with wisdom, and keep your law of kindness on my tongue. I pray that I would continue to meditate on Your word and be changed by it. Thank You. Amen.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Want an "A"?
Scripture:
John 9:35-41
When Jesus heard what had happened, he found the man and asked, “Do you believe in the Son of Man?” The man answered, “Who is he, sir? I want to believe in him.” “You have seen him,” Jesus said, “and he is speaking to you!” "Yes, Lord, I believe!” the man said. And he worshiped Jesus. Then Jesus told him, “I entered this world to render judgment—to give sight to the blind and to show those who think they see that they are blind.” Some Pharisees who were standing nearby heard him and asked, “Are you saying we’re blind?” “If you were blind, you wouldn’t be guilty,” Jesus replied. “But you remain guilty because you claim you can see.
Thought:
"I don't care about looking the part anymore. I don't want an "A" for appearance - I want the real thing in my heart. I don't want to appear to be right with God - I want to be right with God no matter what it takes."
This is probably the number one issue that I come back to in my life. For me I was raised in church, raised to know what is right and to know how to look the part. When I rebelled against God and walked away from my family that was when I finally saw my past religion for what it was - empty religion. And then the Holy Spirit found me. All things were made new! I wasn't blind anymore! I was set free and set into a right relationship with the Father through Jesus' sacrifice and the Holy Spirit's seal.
So then why do I still struggle with being blind to my sin? Why do I, like the Pharisees think I have it together when I really don't? Because I care what this world thinks of me. I want an "A" for the things that I do. I seek to please man and not God.
And once again, I must repent.
Like the song below says - my choices say who I am, so what am I going to do? Keep struggling with the fear of man? Or make a choice to live as the new creation that I am?
"let your life be one that lights the way!"
Song:
It's Your Life: Francesca Battistelli: Listen Here
Album: My Paper Heart: Deluxe Edition: Her website
This is the moment
It’s on the line
Which way you gonna fall?
In the middle between
Wrong and right
But you know after all
It’s your life
What you gonna do?
The world is watching you
Every day the choices you make
Say what you are and who
Your heart beats for
It’s an open door
It’s your life
Are you who you always said you would be?
With a sinking feeling in your chest
Always waiting for someone else to fix you
Tell me when did you forget
To live the way that you believe
This is your opportunity
To let your life be one that lights the way
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
There are Rules
Thought:
I heard the other day that "the devil doesn't play by the rules" and I was surprised to realize that I didn't already live with that understanding. I have been living like a sucker, not realizing that of course he (satan) doesn't play fair! Because of my poor choices in earlier years, I have always been quick to blame myself for the sinful choices or painful thought patterns in my life and would rarely give thought to being tempted by satan. Now as I am growing in godliness, I realize his attempts to influence me and my choices. I can say that I understand James' admonishment in the 4th chapter to resist the devil! When he flees I enjoy freedom through Jesus Christ!
So where is all this going (I'm wondering)...Here's the thing, all through the New Testiment I see "resist the devil," "don't give place for the devil," "your enemy the devil prowls," and "give no opportunity to the devil." All of these should have helped me see what the first quote says "he doesn't play by the rules"! When I choose to let down my guard, when I debate with him instead of resist him, when I listen to his influence because I am weak - I assume that if I do give into the devil that he will treat me fairly! For instance with Eve, he said "you will not surely die!"
Spiritual death or spiritual life. If I choose to follow the Holy Spirit with everything that I am, I live. If I choose to believe a lie, I die. Right here and right now - I am either spiritually alive or dead. I can't risk my spiritual life by playing with someone who doesn't play by the rules.
Thanks for reading.
Scriptures:
Psalm 19:7-11
The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple; the precepts of the Lord are right,
rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes; the fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; the rulesd of the Lord are true, and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb. Moreover, by them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward.
Psalm 12:6 The words of the LORD are pure words; As silver tried in a furnace on the earth, refined seven times.
Psalm 36:9 For with You is the fountain of life; In Your light we see light.
Psalm 119:14 I have rejoiced in the way of Your testimonies, As much as in all riches.
Psalm 119:128 Therefore I esteem right all Your precepts concerning everything, I hate every false way.
1 Peter 5:6-10
Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world. And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. To him be the dominion forever and ever. Amen.
2 Corinthians 12:9
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Song:
Words & Music: J. Bruce Evans, 1906 (MIDI, score).
Just when I am disheartened,
Just when with cares oppressed,
Just when my way is darkest,
Just when I am distressed—
Then is my Savior near me,
He knows my every care;
Jesus will never leave me,
He helps my burdens bear.
His grace is enough for me, for me,
His grace is enough for me;
Through sorrow and pain,
Through loss or gain,
His grace is enough for me.
Just when my hopes are vanished,
Just when my friends forsake,
Just when the fight is thickest,
Just when with fear I shake—
Then comes a still small whisper:
“Fear not, My child, I’m near.”
Jesus brings peace and comfort,
I love His voice to hear.
Just when my tears are flowing,
Just when with anguish bent,
Just when temptation’s hardest,
Just when with sadness rent—
Then comes a thought of comfort:
“I know my Father knows.”
Jesus has grace sufficient
To conquer all my foes.
I heard the other day that "the devil doesn't play by the rules" and I was surprised to realize that I didn't already live with that understanding. I have been living like a sucker, not realizing that of course he (satan) doesn't play fair! Because of my poor choices in earlier years, I have always been quick to blame myself for the sinful choices or painful thought patterns in my life and would rarely give thought to being tempted by satan. Now as I am growing in godliness, I realize his attempts to influence me and my choices. I can say that I understand James' admonishment in the 4th chapter to resist the devil! When he flees I enjoy freedom through Jesus Christ!
So where is all this going (I'm wondering)...Here's the thing, all through the New Testiment I see "resist the devil," "don't give place for the devil," "your enemy the devil prowls," and "give no opportunity to the devil." All of these should have helped me see what the first quote says "he doesn't play by the rules"! When I choose to let down my guard, when I debate with him instead of resist him, when I listen to his influence because I am weak - I assume that if I do give into the devil that he will treat me fairly! For instance with Eve, he said "you will not surely die!"
Spiritual death or spiritual life. If I choose to follow the Holy Spirit with everything that I am, I live. If I choose to believe a lie, I die. Right here and right now - I am either spiritually alive or dead. I can't risk my spiritual life by playing with someone who doesn't play by the rules.
Thanks for reading.
Scriptures:
Psalm 19:7-11
The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple; the precepts of the Lord are right,
rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes; the fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; the rulesd of the Lord are true, and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb. Moreover, by them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward.
Psalm 12:6 The words of the LORD are pure words; As silver tried in a furnace on the earth, refined seven times.
Psalm 36:9 For with You is the fountain of life; In Your light we see light.
Psalm 119:14 I have rejoiced in the way of Your testimonies, As much as in all riches.
Psalm 119:128 Therefore I esteem right all Your precepts concerning everything, I hate every false way.
1 Peter 5:6-10
Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world. And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. To him be the dominion forever and ever. Amen.
2 Corinthians 12:9
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Song:
Words & Music: J. Bruce Evans, 1906 (MIDI, score).
Just when I am disheartened,
Just when with cares oppressed,
Just when my way is darkest,
Just when I am distressed—
Then is my Savior near me,
He knows my every care;
Jesus will never leave me,
He helps my burdens bear.
His grace is enough for me, for me,
His grace is enough for me;
Through sorrow and pain,
Through loss or gain,
His grace is enough for me.
Just when my hopes are vanished,
Just when my friends forsake,
Just when the fight is thickest,
Just when with fear I shake—
Then comes a still small whisper:
“Fear not, My child, I’m near.”
Jesus brings peace and comfort,
I love His voice to hear.
Just when my tears are flowing,
Just when with anguish bent,
Just when temptation’s hardest,
Just when with sadness rent—
Then comes a thought of comfort:
“I know my Father knows.”
Jesus has grace sufficient
To conquer all my foes.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Day by Day
Hymn: Day by Day:
"Day by day, and with each passing moment,
Strength I find to meet my trials here;
Trusting in my Father's wise bestowment,
I've no cause for worry or for fear.
He, whose heart is kind beyond all measure,
Gives unto each day what He deems best,
Lovingly its part of pain and pleasure,
Mingling toil with peace and rest.
Every day the Lord Himself is near me,
With a special mercy for each hour;
All my cares He fain would bear and cheer me,
He whose name is Counsellor and Pow'r.
The protection of His child and treasure
Is a charge that on Himself He laid;
'As thy days, thy strength shall be in measure,'
This the pledge to me He made.
Help me then, in every tribulation,
So to trust Thy promises, O Lord,
That I lose not faith's sweet consolation,
Offered me within Thy holy Word.
Help me, Lord, when toil and trouble meeting,
E'er to take, as from a father's hand,
One by one, the days, the moments fleeting,
Till with Christ the Lord I stand."
Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-11
Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world. But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you. To Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.
Thought:
In a sermon*, I once heard that humbling one's self is worked out through the action of "casting all your care". Personally when I cast all my thoughts, fears, anxieties, etc on the Lord I am humbled because I have nothing left to hold onto but Him. I make myself trust Him to work all things out for my good. There is nothing that I can do on my own; I must believe. And this process is daily. I wish I could cast everything onto Him and really, really mean it for a months time or even a week! But I find that my flesh and my heart are so deceitfully wicked and I cannot carry my own cares for even a day let alone a week. I pray that this hymn "Day by Day" will encourage you as well to remember that He has promised to be near those who are humble and broken, and His nearness is a treasure that is far more beautiful that being able to take care of things on your own.
*http://www.yourchurch.com/sermon/pray-or-youll-become-proud/
"Day by day, and with each passing moment,
Strength I find to meet my trials here;
Trusting in my Father's wise bestowment,
I've no cause for worry or for fear.
He, whose heart is kind beyond all measure,
Gives unto each day what He deems best,
Lovingly its part of pain and pleasure,
Mingling toil with peace and rest.
Every day the Lord Himself is near me,
With a special mercy for each hour;
All my cares He fain would bear and cheer me,
He whose name is Counsellor and Pow'r.
The protection of His child and treasure
Is a charge that on Himself He laid;
'As thy days, thy strength shall be in measure,'
This the pledge to me He made.
Help me then, in every tribulation,
So to trust Thy promises, O Lord,
That I lose not faith's sweet consolation,
Offered me within Thy holy Word.
Help me, Lord, when toil and trouble meeting,
E'er to take, as from a father's hand,
One by one, the days, the moments fleeting,
Till with Christ the Lord I stand."
Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-11
Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world. But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you. To Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.
Thought:
In a sermon*, I once heard that humbling one's self is worked out through the action of "casting all your care". Personally when I cast all my thoughts, fears, anxieties, etc on the Lord I am humbled because I have nothing left to hold onto but Him. I make myself trust Him to work all things out for my good. There is nothing that I can do on my own; I must believe. And this process is daily. I wish I could cast everything onto Him and really, really mean it for a months time or even a week! But I find that my flesh and my heart are so deceitfully wicked and I cannot carry my own cares for even a day let alone a week. I pray that this hymn "Day by Day" will encourage you as well to remember that He has promised to be near those who are humble and broken, and His nearness is a treasure that is far more beautiful that being able to take care of things on your own.
*http://www.yourchurch.com/sermon/pray-or-youll-become-proud/
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Nothing Compares
Song:
Hands lifted high, we come
Distractions aside
Humbly, we bow our hearts
And lay down our lives
For there is no one like you, Lord
No eye has seen, no ear has heard
Nothing in this world compares to You
No nothing compares
Perfect and Sinless One
Righteous and True
Savior for all who come
Lord, Worthy are You
Awesome in all of Your ways
To Your grace, to Your love and Your mercy
To Your fame, Your renown, may the world see
You are Great, You are God, You are Lord
We see You for who You are
By: Steve Busch from "Only God," Harvest Bible Chapel: West Olive, MI
Scripture:
Isa 64:4-5
4 For since the beginning of the world
Men have not heard nor perceived by the ear,
Nor has the eye seen any God besides You,
Who acts for the one who waits for Him.
5 You meet him who rejoices and does righteousness,
Who remembers You in Your ways.
You are indeed angry, for we have sinned--
In these ways we continue;
And we need to be saved.
NKJV
Isa 6:3-5
3 And one cried to another and said:
"Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts;
The whole earth is full of His glory!"
4 And the posts of the door were shaken by the voice of him who cried out, and the house was filled with smoke.
5 So I said:
"Woe is me, for I am undone!
Because I am a man of unclean lips,
And I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips;
For my eyes have seen the King,
The LORD of hosts."
NKJV
Thought:
"When we experience God for who He really is, we suddenly see ourselves for who we are. We have no identity problem when we understand ourselves from God's perspective."
Dr. James MacDonald
Hands lifted high, we come
Distractions aside
Humbly, we bow our hearts
And lay down our lives
For there is no one like you, Lord
No eye has seen, no ear has heard
Nothing in this world compares to You
No nothing compares
Perfect and Sinless One
Righteous and True
Savior for all who come
Lord, Worthy are You
Awesome in all of Your ways
To Your grace, to Your love and Your mercy
To Your fame, Your renown, may the world see
You are Great, You are God, You are Lord
We see You for who You are
By: Steve Busch from "Only God," Harvest Bible Chapel: West Olive, MI
Scripture:
Isa 64:4-5
4 For since the beginning of the world
Men have not heard nor perceived by the ear,
Nor has the eye seen any God besides You,
Who acts for the one who waits for Him.
5 You meet him who rejoices and does righteousness,
Who remembers You in Your ways.
You are indeed angry, for we have sinned--
In these ways we continue;
And we need to be saved.
NKJV
Isa 6:3-5
3 And one cried to another and said:
"Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts;
The whole earth is full of His glory!"
4 And the posts of the door were shaken by the voice of him who cried out, and the house was filled with smoke.
5 So I said:
"Woe is me, for I am undone!
Because I am a man of unclean lips,
And I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips;
For my eyes have seen the King,
The LORD of hosts."
NKJV
Thought:
"When we experience God for who He really is, we suddenly see ourselves for who we are. We have no identity problem when we understand ourselves from God's perspective."
Dr. James MacDonald
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