Good Morning World!
Computer's as wonderful they are, they are also very disruptive and deceptive. I know they are only man made machines and can only do what they are told. Yet, they have many problems! Really, it isn't the computer per se it is the people on the other side of the internet that are the problem. (Spy-ware, Mal-ware, Root-kits, Viruses, Trojans, Worms and Adware just to name a few of the parasites that bored programmers create in order to amuse themselves.) Jesus you deal with this mal-contents so that we may freely use these electronic media to spread the gospel.
Psalm 87 (Another Praise Psalm for the sons of Korah)
I find something very interesting, and will detour for a moment to divulge it to you. Korah was the tribe of Israel that tried to usurp Aaron and Moses's Authority while they were walking around the wilderness. Because of their rebellion God opened up the mouth of the desert and swallowed a couple of their tents! Now they are in charge of Praise and Worship. I wonder how many other Psalms would have been written for and by the sons of Korah, if their father had not rebelled against God's chosen authority!
We may rebel against God's plan for our lives, but God has a way of bringing up back on track eventually. It doesn't pay to put yourself on a pedestal, for when God takes you off, you have a long way to fall!
Back to our Reading: --
It is interesting to note that I hadn't read the chapter before writing the above comments, and the Psalm indirectly deals with the very topic! God is really amazing! The singers are praising the dwelling place and city of God - Zion (aka Jerusalem). As certain people are known to come from other famous cities, so shall famous men be known to come from Zion. It is the dwelling place of God - He will establish it, and the singers will sing the praise of God their!
In other words they have learned the value of Authority structure. One thing people don't understand about an authority structure is that the top person on the pole isn't any better than the person at the bottom, but the chain of command is there to protect everyone. If used properly the authority structure God has intended for families and societies would create a peace and understand in this world that has never been seen!
Let us join the singers from the tribe of Korah and extol the wonderful name, dwelling and authority of Jesus our saviour and lord!
Yours for authority and worship!
Pastor Fred
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Monday, June 21, 2010
Friday, June 04, 2010
Daily Bible Reading - Psalm 84
Good Morning World!
I am so excited about what God is doing! We had four visitors in our first revival service! We are expecting great and wonderful things! Our theme is, "My God Can Do Anything!" Did you know that the wonderful Saviour Jesus Christ can do anything! He can mend the broken hearted. He can heal the sick brow. He can deliver the addict and afflicted! My God can do Anything!
Psalm 84
(Written for the singing sons of Korah)
We now enter a section of the song book that is written specifically for the praise singers. If you attend a church that is blessed to have a group of praise singers that help lead in worship then these songs would be for them to sing.
Worship and Praise are very powerful. They are instruments into the realm of the spirit, and connect our spirit with the spirit of God. Jesus so loves the praises of His people that He pays close attention when we lift up our voices in order to bring Him glory. In this Psalm we are praising the dwelling place of God, and His blessings upon His people who walk uprightly. Corinthians tells us, "Know ye not that you body is the Temple of the Holy Ghost?" In the old testament we have record of a grand building built in honor of God of gods, the Lord Almighty. Today Jehovah of the Old Testament, or Jesus Christ of the New Testament desires to dwell within His people. We no longer have a beautiful gold encrusted temple, but we have the humble, yielded, submitted bodies and lives that we live. This sacrifice is greater than any bull or goat that we can give!
So we raise our voices together and Praise the God of glory for He is good and His mercy endureth for ever!
Yours for Praise and Worship,
Pastor Fred
I am so excited about what God is doing! We had four visitors in our first revival service! We are expecting great and wonderful things! Our theme is, "My God Can Do Anything!" Did you know that the wonderful Saviour Jesus Christ can do anything! He can mend the broken hearted. He can heal the sick brow. He can deliver the addict and afflicted! My God can do Anything!
Psalm 84
(Written for the singing sons of Korah)
We now enter a section of the song book that is written specifically for the praise singers. If you attend a church that is blessed to have a group of praise singers that help lead in worship then these songs would be for them to sing.
Worship and Praise are very powerful. They are instruments into the realm of the spirit, and connect our spirit with the spirit of God. Jesus so loves the praises of His people that He pays close attention when we lift up our voices in order to bring Him glory. In this Psalm we are praising the dwelling place of God, and His blessings upon His people who walk uprightly. Corinthians tells us, "Know ye not that you body is the Temple of the Holy Ghost?" In the old testament we have record of a grand building built in honor of God of gods, the Lord Almighty. Today Jehovah of the Old Testament, or Jesus Christ of the New Testament desires to dwell within His people. We no longer have a beautiful gold encrusted temple, but we have the humble, yielded, submitted bodies and lives that we live. This sacrifice is greater than any bull or goat that we can give!
So we raise our voices together and Praise the God of glory for He is good and His mercy endureth for ever!
Yours for Praise and Worship,
Pastor Fred
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Daily Bible Reading - Psalm 81
Good Morning World!
It is a blessed day in the presence of the Lord Jesus our Saviour. It can be hard at times, but we must never loose site of what Jesus has done for us, is doing for us, and will do for us. Keeping on keeping on can be a struggle and a sacrifice, but it is worth it! Too, often this world and all its pleasures, cares and distractions get us down and side track us. We must not let that happen! That is why prayer is so very important. Prayer keeps us in contact with the one who is truly in control of all. We don't want to be the ones who don't have control, but in reality we are just a spec in a grand tapestry that the Almighty is weaving. Wouldn't it be better to be a willing participant than a stray piece of the thread that is cut out because it is much too difficult to work with? Remember Jesus!
Psalm 81 (A Psalm of Asaph)
Here is another Psalm that has a very prominent theme. Worship and Praise. Not just any worship and praise though. This is very specific, very anointed, very special to God. This worship is commanded by God and derived from a heart and soul that is thankful for the deliverance that God has wrought in said persons life! This type of worship is very special and important to God. This type of worship lifts God up so He can draw all men unto Himself. Deliverance worship is also one of the most heart felt, and true kinds of worship.
When we are truly thankful for someone saving us, we will do almost anything to repay that person. Why should it be any different with God? When Jesus saved us from our wretched, depraved, sin-filled lifestyles, our lives were complete changed and we were given a freedom that no one can describe. What could be greater?
Yet, after all Jesus has done for us we still have the audacity to fold our arms, and wait for the rapture of the Church. I have a feeling that we will be waiting a long time too long if we don't get off our proverbial rear-end and start worshiping Jesus like we ought!
If we read the end of the chapter we can find the God found the same attitude the Church faces today! So, He let His people go, and they followed their hearts, lusts and counsels and ended up getting destroyed by the enemy! I for one do not want the enemy of my soul winning the battle. No! I want my Saviour to get all the glory for everything in my life!
Let's Worship Jesus together, and let this world know what a great Saviour and Deliverer Jesus is!
Yours for Deliverance Worship,
Pastor Fred
It is a blessed day in the presence of the Lord Jesus our Saviour. It can be hard at times, but we must never loose site of what Jesus has done for us, is doing for us, and will do for us. Keeping on keeping on can be a struggle and a sacrifice, but it is worth it! Too, often this world and all its pleasures, cares and distractions get us down and side track us. We must not let that happen! That is why prayer is so very important. Prayer keeps us in contact with the one who is truly in control of all. We don't want to be the ones who don't have control, but in reality we are just a spec in a grand tapestry that the Almighty is weaving. Wouldn't it be better to be a willing participant than a stray piece of the thread that is cut out because it is much too difficult to work with? Remember Jesus!
Psalm 81 (A Psalm of Asaph)
Here is another Psalm that has a very prominent theme. Worship and Praise. Not just any worship and praise though. This is very specific, very anointed, very special to God. This worship is commanded by God and derived from a heart and soul that is thankful for the deliverance that God has wrought in said persons life! This type of worship is very special and important to God. This type of worship lifts God up so He can draw all men unto Himself. Deliverance worship is also one of the most heart felt, and true kinds of worship.
When we are truly thankful for someone saving us, we will do almost anything to repay that person. Why should it be any different with God? When Jesus saved us from our wretched, depraved, sin-filled lifestyles, our lives were complete changed and we were given a freedom that no one can describe. What could be greater?
Yet, after all Jesus has done for us we still have the audacity to fold our arms, and wait for the rapture of the Church. I have a feeling that we will be waiting a long time too long if we don't get off our proverbial rear-end and start worshiping Jesus like we ought!
If we read the end of the chapter we can find the God found the same attitude the Church faces today! So, He let His people go, and they followed their hearts, lusts and counsels and ended up getting destroyed by the enemy! I for one do not want the enemy of my soul winning the battle. No! I want my Saviour to get all the glory for everything in my life!
Let's Worship Jesus together, and let this world know what a great Saviour and Deliverer Jesus is!
Yours for Deliverance Worship,
Pastor Fred
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Daily Bible Reading -- Psalm 77
Good Morning World!
Psalm 77 - A Psalm of Asaph
If we would take the Psalms written by Asaph and separate them into their own book we would have a very interesting word picture painted. Asaph brings a different set of emotional experiences to the table. His experiences seem to be quite different to those of David, and this chapter is not any different.
Have you ever asked the question, "Where is God?" or, "God where are you?"
Have you ever wondered why God allows the world to go the way it is going?
So, does Asaph. He asks this question over and over again through more than half this scripture. Has God left us? Is God so angry at us that He is refusing to show mercy anymore? Has God forsaken us? The questions keep pouring from the soul of this great singer.
The interesting part is Asaph doesn't come up with an answer. God doesn't shower down a revelation into the situation, nor does He reveal His plan to Asaph. Rather Asaph decides that God is still good, worthy and awesome, and begins to remember what God did for him and Israel in the past. In remembering what God is really like, and remembering God's greatness in the past Asaph begins to praise and worship again. This praise and worship leads to testimony and soul winning because no matter what you are going through right now God is still good, and He still cares for you!
So praise Him for what He has done, and Jesus will make Himself real to you again!
Yours for the Sacrifice of Praise,
Pastor Fred
Psalm 77 - A Psalm of Asaph
If we would take the Psalms written by Asaph and separate them into their own book we would have a very interesting word picture painted. Asaph brings a different set of emotional experiences to the table. His experiences seem to be quite different to those of David, and this chapter is not any different.
Have you ever asked the question, "Where is God?" or, "God where are you?"
Have you ever wondered why God allows the world to go the way it is going?
So, does Asaph. He asks this question over and over again through more than half this scripture. Has God left us? Is God so angry at us that He is refusing to show mercy anymore? Has God forsaken us? The questions keep pouring from the soul of this great singer.
The interesting part is Asaph doesn't come up with an answer. God doesn't shower down a revelation into the situation, nor does He reveal His plan to Asaph. Rather Asaph decides that God is still good, worthy and awesome, and begins to remember what God did for him and Israel in the past. In remembering what God is really like, and remembering God's greatness in the past Asaph begins to praise and worship again. This praise and worship leads to testimony and soul winning because no matter what you are going through right now God is still good, and He still cares for you!
So praise Him for what He has done, and Jesus will make Himself real to you again!
Yours for the Sacrifice of Praise,
Pastor Fred
Tuesday, March 09, 2010
Daily Bible Reading -- Psalm 74 & 75
Good Morning World!
There is something satisfying about a personal, intimate relationship with Jesus Christ. Especially when times are tough. As Simon & Garfunkel sang, "Like a Bridge Over Troubled Waters", and another song, "Lean on Me when you're not strong" These songs have been a source of refuge for many, because the words are so true. We all need someone to lean on!
Psalm 74
This is another Psalm of passionate prayer and supplication. The writer isn't David, but Asaph, and he is pleading with God for a desperate rescue. In pleading with God Asaph begins to remind God of His covenants and promises to Israel. Sometimes it is necessary to us to remind God what He said He would do. It isn't so much for God's benefit as our own benefit. Sometimes, it does us good to remember what God said He would do, and we must then make sure we are living up to our end of the bargain. God is merciful and kind. God is full of love and tender compassion. However, God also loves a good contract. He made many contracts with Israel and other throughout the Bible, and still continues to do so today. So, if you are having a "go through" try reminding you and God what the contract says, and then make sure that you are at least keeping your side. You can be most assured that God will keep His side!
Psalm 75
Another song of Asaph. I'm not sure of the time line, but I would like to submit that is was after the previous song of supplication. Here we have a song of deliverance and rejoicing! What wondrous things happen when we trust in the Lord, and we both keep our side of the contract! God is good and greatly to be praised! He deals righteously with the foolish and wicked, and raises up the righteous. He takes care of His own and doesn't let the destroyer overcome them!
Praise the Lord and keep your trust in Him. He will deliver and save you!
Yours for trust,
Pastor Fred
There is something satisfying about a personal, intimate relationship with Jesus Christ. Especially when times are tough. As Simon & Garfunkel sang, "Like a Bridge Over Troubled Waters", and another song, "Lean on Me when you're not strong" These songs have been a source of refuge for many, because the words are so true. We all need someone to lean on!
Psalm 74
This is another Psalm of passionate prayer and supplication. The writer isn't David, but Asaph, and he is pleading with God for a desperate rescue. In pleading with God Asaph begins to remind God of His covenants and promises to Israel. Sometimes it is necessary to us to remind God what He said He would do. It isn't so much for God's benefit as our own benefit. Sometimes, it does us good to remember what God said He would do, and we must then make sure we are living up to our end of the bargain. God is merciful and kind. God is full of love and tender compassion. However, God also loves a good contract. He made many contracts with Israel and other throughout the Bible, and still continues to do so today. So, if you are having a "go through" try reminding you and God what the contract says, and then make sure that you are at least keeping your side. You can be most assured that God will keep His side!
Psalm 75
Another song of Asaph. I'm not sure of the time line, but I would like to submit that is was after the previous song of supplication. Here we have a song of deliverance and rejoicing! What wondrous things happen when we trust in the Lord, and we both keep our side of the contract! God is good and greatly to be praised! He deals righteously with the foolish and wicked, and raises up the righteous. He takes care of His own and doesn't let the destroyer overcome them!
Praise the Lord and keep your trust in Him. He will deliver and save you!
Yours for trust,
Pastor Fred
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Daily Bible Reading -- Psalm 68
Good Morning World!
By now the smell of fresh coffee is beginning to permeate into your sleepy head, and the day is beginning to get started. Let's take a cue from our friend David and talk about Jesus for awhile this morning.
Psalm 68
(A Psalm of remembrance, Praise, Worship and letting everyone know the Our God reigns!)
1. Remember.
Remember when Jesus healed you?
Remember when Jesus Saved you?
Remember when Jesus answered your prayer?
Remember when Jesus took you by the hand and brought you through your trial?
Remember when Jesus helped you overcome you enemies?
Remember when Jesus helped you run through a troupe and leap of a wall?
2. Praise
Our God reigns, and is worthy to be praised!
Our God reigns, and will lead captivity captive!
Our God reigns, and will heal the broken hearted!
Our God reigns, and will Save the weary soul!
Our God reigns, and will douse the fiery darts of the wicked!
Our God reigns, and will carry you through your flood!
Our God reigns, and will bring peace and calm to your storm!
Our God reigns for He is merciful and Kind to the humble of spirit!
Our God reigns for He is full of Love and compassion toward the needy and desperate!
Our God reigns for He is the creator and makes all things good!
3. Go tell it on the mountain!
Now that we remember, and have spent some time Praising Him we must go tell others that our God reigns, and there is nothing like Jesus the saviour of the World!
Yours for Remembering, Praising and Telling!
Pastor Fred
By now the smell of fresh coffee is beginning to permeate into your sleepy head, and the day is beginning to get started. Let's take a cue from our friend David and talk about Jesus for awhile this morning.
Psalm 68
(A Psalm of remembrance, Praise, Worship and letting everyone know the Our God reigns!)
1. Remember.
Remember when Jesus healed you?
Remember when Jesus Saved you?
Remember when Jesus answered your prayer?
Remember when Jesus took you by the hand and brought you through your trial?
Remember when Jesus helped you overcome you enemies?
Remember when Jesus helped you run through a troupe and leap of a wall?
2. Praise
Our God reigns, and is worthy to be praised!
Our God reigns, and will lead captivity captive!
Our God reigns, and will heal the broken hearted!
Our God reigns, and will Save the weary soul!
Our God reigns, and will douse the fiery darts of the wicked!
Our God reigns, and will carry you through your flood!
Our God reigns, and will bring peace and calm to your storm!
Our God reigns for He is merciful and Kind to the humble of spirit!
Our God reigns for He is full of Love and compassion toward the needy and desperate!
Our God reigns for He is the creator and makes all things good!
3. Go tell it on the mountain!
Now that we remember, and have spent some time Praising Him we must go tell others that our God reigns, and there is nothing like Jesus the saviour of the World!
Yours for Remembering, Praising and Telling!
Pastor Fred
Monday, February 22, 2010
Daily Bible Reading -- Psalm 67
Good Morning World!
This morning the reading is so awesome that I can't ad to it or explain it any better. It is a song of blessing and praise, and should be read and sung all by itself. As you read this today say it out loud, believe the words you are saying! It will bring great blessing and promise into your life!
Psalm 67
1God be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine upon us; Selah.
2That thy way may be known upon earth, thy saving health among all nations.
3Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee.
4O let the nations be glad and sing for joy: for thou shalt judge the people righteously, and govern the nations upon earth. Selah.
5Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee.
6Then shall the earth yield her increase; and God, even our own God, shall bless us.
7God shall bless us; and all the ends of the earth shall fear him. (Psalm 67, King James Version)
May the Blessings of Jesus be upon you today!
Pastor Fred
This morning the reading is so awesome that I can't ad to it or explain it any better. It is a song of blessing and praise, and should be read and sung all by itself. As you read this today say it out loud, believe the words you are saying! It will bring great blessing and promise into your life!
Psalm 67
1God be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine upon us; Selah.
2That thy way may be known upon earth, thy saving health among all nations.
3Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee.
4O let the nations be glad and sing for joy: for thou shalt judge the people righteously, and govern the nations upon earth. Selah.
5Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee.
6Then shall the earth yield her increase; and God, even our own God, shall bless us.
7God shall bless us; and all the ends of the earth shall fear him. (Psalm 67, King James Version)
May the Blessings of Jesus be upon you today!
Pastor Fred
Friday, February 19, 2010
Daily Bible Reading -- Psalm 66
Good Morning World!
Psalm 66
Make a Joyful Noise Unto the Lord! It is a day of vocal praise! A day when we spread the good news of Gods greatness, Love and mercy! We must tell others of the works of Jesus, and what He has done for us!
I challenge you to spread the good news of Jesus to those around you today! You'll be amazed at what Jesus will do when you tell someone else!
Yours for Praise and spreading the Good news!
Pastor Fred
Psalm 66
Make a Joyful Noise Unto the Lord! It is a day of vocal praise! A day when we spread the good news of Gods greatness, Love and mercy! We must tell others of the works of Jesus, and what He has done for us!
I challenge you to spread the good news of Jesus to those around you today! You'll be amazed at what Jesus will do when you tell someone else!
Yours for Praise and spreading the Good news!
Pastor Fred
Friday, January 15, 2010
A Formula for Success? Daily Bible Reading -- Psalm 50
Good Morning World! How is it in your corner of this round globe we call home? Are you praying for those who have been ravaged in the earthquake? What are you doing to make your world better? Just a thought.
(My mouse or browser isn't working right so no pictures to day - sorry!)
Psalm 50
One thing that struck me as interestingly wonderful in this chapter, was the fact that the writer is prophecying about the time of Jesus Christ and His relationship with humanity through the institution of the Church. God will no longer accept the bloody sacrifices that was required, rather He is looking for a heart of worship. Jesus is looking for true worshipers who are willing to follow and He will deliver you from you troubles!
On the other hand we have God severely judging those who have refused to follow Him, and have gone their own way. It is interesting that prophet writes these words:
What is the hurry you say? Time isn't your friend, and the only reason you have time is because Jesus is giving you time to make the right decision. Jesus is giving you opportunities to repent and turn from your current path of destruction toward the path of Life! We have laid before you a choice. We have given you a formula for true success. Give it to Jesus and follow Him or go it alone, and fall into a terrible trap called sin! The choice is yours; life or death.
Yours for true Success,
Pastor Fred
(My mouse or browser isn't working right so no pictures to day - sorry!)
Psalm 50
"Whoso offers praise glorifies Me: and to him that orders his conversation aright will I show the salvation of God!"May I present to you a key to success! This Psalm of Asaph resonates the two universal poles of spirituality. On one hand we have the true follower of God; one to whom God is showing a better way to worship. On the other hand we have those who live their lives in denial of God, and do nothing to please Him. If you want to through stones - fine, yet there is really no in between. We may try to look at life through rose colored glasses, but the fact still remains there is right and there is wrong.
One thing that struck me as interestingly wonderful in this chapter, was the fact that the writer is prophecying about the time of Jesus Christ and His relationship with humanity through the institution of the Church. God will no longer accept the bloody sacrifices that was required, rather He is looking for a heart of worship. Jesus is looking for true worshipers who are willing to follow and He will deliver you from you troubles!
On the other hand we have God severely judging those who have refused to follow Him, and have gone their own way. It is interesting that prophet writes these words:
"These things you have done, and I kept in silence; you thought that I was altogether such an one as yourself: but I will reprove you, and set them in order before thine eyes."This verse describes how many people feel about God. Either He doesn't exist because He isn't punishing me or He doesn't care what I do. Well I'm afraid one day your thine bubble will be burst! One day God will reprove all sin and those who commit sin. It may be today for you or it may be down the road, but rest assured one day all those who don't follow Jesus will be reproved!
What is the hurry you say? Time isn't your friend, and the only reason you have time is because Jesus is giving you time to make the right decision. Jesus is giving you opportunities to repent and turn from your current path of destruction toward the path of Life! We have laid before you a choice. We have given you a formula for true success. Give it to Jesus and follow Him or go it alone, and fall into a terrible trap called sin! The choice is yours; life or death.
Yours for true Success,
Pastor Fred
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Praise Your Way to Victory! Daily Bible Reading -- Psalm 47
Good Morning World! Another cold day in Springdale, but Jesus is still on the throne! He is alive! He is victorious! He is almighty! He is Saviour! He is the Healer! Jesus is Good All the Time!
Psalm 47
Have you ever praised your way out of the "paper bag" of life? I mean really get with it and just worship in spite of all the turmoil around you? There is something wonderful about the sacrifice of praise! There is something amazing about the connection that you receive with Jesus when you praise Him even though the storm is blowing! Look at Paul and Silas. They were beaten, imprisoned, falsely accused, and yet they took time in the middle of the night, while the shackles tore at their hands and feet, to lift a song of praise to Jesus! The presence of God was so strong the building, chains, doors and area they were in could not handle it, and had to bust open in spite of being locked!
David is describing a scenario of worship that calls God into action! Clap your hands, Shout and Worship with a voice of triumph, because God will (future tense) take care of our enemies who are trampling us down! Let's not wait until God triumphs to worship. NO! Let's worship before He makes His move, because we know that when God moves nothing can with stand Him! We know that He will take care of us! We know that He is almighty! We know that He is on the throne! Worship in spite of the storm! Worship you way to Victory!
Another time God called the armies of Israel to battle, however, He asked the praise team to march in front of the soldiers. The would sing and praise their way into battle! As they sang and praised God the enemy thought they heard an innumerable army, and turned and fled before the battle ever started! When we worship Jesus with a voice of triumph the enemy becomes confused and can no longer fight! When we sing with a voice of triumph we begin to unleash the power of heaven upon earth!
Let's stop cowering under our situations and circumstances. Let's rise up as the people of God and begin to Praise our way to Victory with the loud voice of triumph!
Your's for Daily Spiritual Victory,
Pastor Fred
Psalm 47
Let's stop cowering under our situations and circumstances. Let's rise up as the people of God and begin to Praise our way to Victory with the loud voice of triumph!
Your's for Daily Spiritual Victory,
Pastor Fred
Tuesday, January 05, 2010
I will Yet Praise Him! -- Daily Bible Reading -- Psalm 43
Good Morning World and Happy New Year!
While walking for a couple minutes, from the building I clean in the mornings to my van, I had an opportunity to worship Jesus for being so good! It was amazing. Just a couple of minutes of silence in the morning. The air was finally still. The sky was dark. There was silence just before seven in the morning. No matter what is going on, or what we find ourselves caught up in there is always time to praise the Lord!
Our chapter for the day says it best:
Psalm 43
The last verse asks the question, "Why are you cast down oh my soul? Why are you disquieted within me?" Many times I'm sure that we all can ask the same question of ourself. Life and time are cruel sometimes. They wait for no one, and we can get run over. David felt like this many times, but the last phrase of this verse sums up his outlook on life, "Hope In God: For I will yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God." No matter the darkness I will yet praise Jesus! No matter the circumstance I will yet praise Jesus! No matter the trial or turmoil I will yet praise Jesus! No matter the blessing or goodness that befalls me I will yet praise Jesus! No matter the sickness or healing I will yet praise Jesus!
Oh, My Soul trust in the Lord. Hope In God for I will yet praise him. I may feel self pity right now, but I will yet praise HIM! There is something so wonderful about praising and worshiping Jesus even when the situation doesn't seem like that is an option. The sacrifice of praise is something special, and I encourage you to find a quiet place and just worship Jesus in the midst of your storm! You never know what earthquake Jesus will send to save you!
Yours for true praise,
Pastor Fred
While walking for a couple minutes, from the building I clean in the mornings to my van, I had an opportunity to worship Jesus for being so good! It was amazing. Just a couple of minutes of silence in the morning. The air was finally still. The sky was dark. There was silence just before seven in the morning. No matter what is going on, or what we find ourselves caught up in there is always time to praise the Lord!
Our chapter for the day says it best:
Psalm 43
The last verse asks the question, "Why are you cast down oh my soul? Why are you disquieted within me?" Many times I'm sure that we all can ask the same question of ourself. Life and time are cruel sometimes. They wait for no one, and we can get run over. David felt like this many times, but the last phrase of this verse sums up his outlook on life, "Hope In God: For I will yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God." No matter the darkness I will yet praise Jesus! No matter the circumstance I will yet praise Jesus! No matter the trial or turmoil I will yet praise Jesus! No matter the blessing or goodness that befalls me I will yet praise Jesus! No matter the sickness or healing I will yet praise Jesus!
Oh, My Soul trust in the Lord. Hope In God for I will yet praise him. I may feel self pity right now, but I will yet praise HIM! There is something so wonderful about praising and worshiping Jesus even when the situation doesn't seem like that is an option. The sacrifice of praise is something special, and I encourage you to find a quiet place and just worship Jesus in the midst of your storm! You never know what earthquake Jesus will send to save you!
Yours for true praise,
Pastor Fred
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Daily Bible Reading -- Psalm 33
Good Morning world!
I pray that this season, when we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, becomes a beacon of hope and peace in your life!
December 17, 2009
Psalm 33
This chapter is all about the blessing of praise and worship. This morning when I finished cleaning at one of my contracts around 6:30am I noticed the clouds had gone. I just stopped in the silence of the morning and looked up and the glory of the starry heavens. Truly the heavens declare the glory of God. All I could do was worship for a moment there in the parking lot.
I get this same feel when I read this chapter. It's as if David is having a moment of stillness in a life of turmoil. He's caught a glimpse of God's glory and just can't hold it in!
Yours for Worship,
Pastor Fred
I pray that this season, when we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, becomes a beacon of hope and peace in your life!
December 17, 2009
Psalm 33
This chapter is all about the blessing of praise and worship. This morning when I finished cleaning at one of my contracts around 6:30am I noticed the clouds had gone. I just stopped in the silence of the morning and looked up and the glory of the starry heavens. Truly the heavens declare the glory of God. All I could do was worship for a moment there in the parking lot.
I get this same feel when I read this chapter. It's as if David is having a moment of stillness in a life of turmoil. He's caught a glimpse of God's glory and just can't hold it in!
Yours for Worship,
Pastor Fred
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Daily Bible Reading & Devotion -- Psalm 30
Good Morning World! I don't know about your wind today, but ours has a feeling of snow. I hope and pray that your weather is good and that no one will be harmed in any storm to come this Christmas Season.
December 10, 2009
Psalm 30
This morning I would like to talk about the attitude that I felt came across, while reading this conversation between David and God. It wasn't so much what I read and how it made me feel.
We all have moments when we feel invincible. We are in control. Everything is going our way. We are on top of the world. David said it like this, "I shall not be moved." We are so fickle and vain sometimes that when everything is going our way we can no longer see the big picture. We forget from whence we came, and we become emboldened by our good fortune.
David seems to be showing us that we will all have ups and downs in life. There will be times when we feel vulnerable, and times when nothing can move us. The main thing we need to remember and focus on throughout our entire life, and through every circumstance is that we are made to worship Jesus our Lord and Saviour!
Today you may feel like your the main man or woman - worship Jesus anyway!
Tomorrow you may feel like you are at the bottom of the barrel - worship Jesus anyway!
We are His creation, and He will take care of us, so don't fret over the things of today. Rather, seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be add unto you!
Your for a day of Worship,
Pastor Fred
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Daily Bible Reading & Devotion
Good Morning!
November 24, 2009
Psalm 16
One of the main things that caught my attention this morning was the title: Michtam of David.
This term seems to be a musical style or description that is only found in a handful of Psalms. On top of that this Psalm is also a prophecy about Jesus Christ the Messiah. How interesting that David chose a specific type of music to sing about the Messiah!
When we worship our Lord and Saviour not just any music will do! We need to find Spirit filled, worship enhancing, prayerful music that will lead us to the anointed throne of God!
Don't get me wrong there is a lot of great Christian music , but not all of it is worth connecting to God with. When I am trying to connect to Jesus there is some music I will not listen to, on the other hand there is some great anointed music out there that will take you by the hand and walk you right up the the throne of God!
Let the chief song writer, David, teach us a lesson in music that leads to worship!
Yours for a Blessed Worship Experience today,
Pastor Fred
Sunday, November 26, 2006
The Sound of Life...
The Bible in Exodus 28:34, 35 tells us that the High Priest had bells and pomegranates around the hem of his robe so that he would not die! I like to call this the Sound of Life!
In Luke 2:7-20 we have another kind of cry! A baby is born! Jesus is Alive! the Lamb of God has come to take the sin of the world away!
Allow me take a couple minutes to bring these two scriptures together.
As the High Priest entered the Temple and moved into the back room called the Holiest of Holies, all the people would gather around the temple to listen, and see if their scarifies were going to be accepted. They would listen to the tinkling of the bells as the High Priest walked through the tabernacle. If the bells stopped making noise that meant the High Priest was killed as their offerings where not accepted. If, on the other hand, the offering was accepted it seems that the High Priest would begin to dance for joy. The sound of the bells would gradually get louder and louder, and the people would rejoice for their sins were forgiven for another year!
Enter Jesus, the Lamb of God. That night about 2,000 years ago a cry pierced the darkness. A young lady was in labor, and feeling the pain. A while later another cry was heard: the Messiah was born -- Jesus was Alive! In the hills on the outside of town shepherds where watching their sheep. Suddenly the sound of Angels voices! They where declaring the birth of the Messiah, and praising God! The shepherds went to town and found Jesus just like the Angel had said! They left with their mouth filled with praise!
The sound of the Bells, and the praise of the Angels and shepherds are much the same! As a matter of fact I believe that any praise to God from anyone is like the tinkling of the bells: the Sound of life!
We praise Jesus because He has once and for all taken away the stain of sin from our lives. He has forgiven us, washed us, cleansed us, and put His spirit inside of us! We worship as the High Priest did, because we are forgiven and redeemed!
Let your praise ring out as the bells of old! Let the Sound of Life flow from you!
(for more on this, and a sermon outline go to our district website:
www.newfoundlandupci.org/sermons)
In Luke 2:7-20 we have another kind of cry! A baby is born! Jesus is Alive! the Lamb of God has come to take the sin of the world away!
Allow me take a couple minutes to bring these two scriptures together.
As the High Priest entered the Temple and moved into the back room called the Holiest of Holies, all the people would gather around the temple to listen, and see if their scarifies were going to be accepted. They would listen to the tinkling of the bells as the High Priest walked through the tabernacle. If the bells stopped making noise that meant the High Priest was killed as their offerings where not accepted. If, on the other hand, the offering was accepted it seems that the High Priest would begin to dance for joy. The sound of the bells would gradually get louder and louder, and the people would rejoice for their sins were forgiven for another year!
Enter Jesus, the Lamb of God. That night about 2,000 years ago a cry pierced the darkness. A young lady was in labor, and feeling the pain. A while later another cry was heard: the Messiah was born -- Jesus was Alive! In the hills on the outside of town shepherds where watching their sheep. Suddenly the sound of Angels voices! They where declaring the birth of the Messiah, and praising God! The shepherds went to town and found Jesus just like the Angel had said! They left with their mouth filled with praise!
The sound of the Bells, and the praise of the Angels and shepherds are much the same! As a matter of fact I believe that any praise to God from anyone is like the tinkling of the bells: the Sound of life!
We praise Jesus because He has once and for all taken away the stain of sin from our lives. He has forgiven us, washed us, cleansed us, and put His spirit inside of us! We worship as the High Priest did, because we are forgiven and redeemed!
Let your praise ring out as the bells of old! Let the Sound of Life flow from you!
(for more on this, and a sermon outline go to our district website:
www.newfoundlandupci.org/sermons)
Monday, September 25, 2006
Holding Hands...`
Have you ever went for a walk, or just been with someone you truly care about, and hold their hand? It is something very special and precious! I remember the many times I hold my wife's hand. I feel so close to her even when we aren't really talking much. Even when we are in the van driving we often hold hands, and it almost feels like we are sitting right next to each other! (Even though there is a large space between us!)
Well, today that is how I feel with Jesus! Like we are walking hand in hand! No, I haven't been praying for hours, or singing praises for a long time. No, rather I've been working all day long! As a matter of fact I am still working! I have 3 jobs to work today! 9-5, 6-9 and 9-until I'm done! Not much time to talk to Jesus, but if you begin to live what Galatians says: "We walk by faith and not by sight", and "If we live in the Spirit let us also walk in the Spirit!" Then, our relationship with Jesus becomes one of lifestyle, and not of convenience. So, throughout the day I talk with Jesus. I've brought needs, praises, and wants before Him as we walked together through this day together. I has been wonderful!
I've noticed something. We often preach and talk about the need to set time aside for prayer. Yes, this is very important, but what about in between these times? I am beginning to realize that it is very possible, fulfilling and important to walk with Jesus every moment of every day! Let His presence be with you all the time. Don't be afraid to worship, praise or talk to Him anywhere or anytime! "For, I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. For, It is the power of God unto Salvation!" What person is more important to be "saved" than you!?
Make time to walk with Jesus all the time! I dare you!
Your for Jesus Christ,
Pastor Fred
Well, today that is how I feel with Jesus! Like we are walking hand in hand! No, I haven't been praying for hours, or singing praises for a long time. No, rather I've been working all day long! As a matter of fact I am still working! I have 3 jobs to work today! 9-5, 6-9 and 9-until I'm done! Not much time to talk to Jesus, but if you begin to live what Galatians says: "We walk by faith and not by sight", and "If we live in the Spirit let us also walk in the Spirit!" Then, our relationship with Jesus becomes one of lifestyle, and not of convenience. So, throughout the day I talk with Jesus. I've brought needs, praises, and wants before Him as we walked together through this day together. I has been wonderful!
I've noticed something. We often preach and talk about the need to set time aside for prayer. Yes, this is very important, but what about in between these times? I am beginning to realize that it is very possible, fulfilling and important to walk with Jesus every moment of every day! Let His presence be with you all the time. Don't be afraid to worship, praise or talk to Him anywhere or anytime! "For, I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. For, It is the power of God unto Salvation!" What person is more important to be "saved" than you!?
Make time to walk with Jesus all the time! I dare you!
Your for Jesus Christ,
Pastor Fred
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