Friday 29 March 2013

Power in the Blood!


We want to thank all of those who have given graciously towards the ministry of Moody Radio South during Share 2013! We have reached 100% of our goal, with total giving at $195,121.00! 

We can not thank you enough for partnering with us to help provide this important portion of our operating expense needs. 

Next Step Devotion



 One of my most favorite hymns is There is Power in the Blood (Lewis E. Jones, 1899). Just take a moment to soak in the depths of these words:

  1. Would you be free from the burden of sin?
    There’s pow’r in the blood, pow’r in the blood;
    Would you o’er evil a victory win?
    There’s wonderful pow’r in the blood.
    • Refrain:
      There is pow’r, pow’r, wonder-working pow’r
      In the blood of the Lamb;
      There is pow’r, pow’r, wonder-working pow’r
      In the precious blood of the Lamb.
  2. Would you be free from your passion and pride?
    There’s pow’r in the blood, pow’r in the blood;
    Come for a cleansing to Calvary’s tide;
    There’s wonderful pow’r in the blood.
  3. Would you be whiter, much whiter than snow?
    There’s pow’r in the blood, pow’r in the blood;
    Sin-stains are lost in its life-giving flow;
    There’s wonderful pow’r in the blood.
Would you do service for Jesus your King?
There’s pow’r in the blood, pow’r in the blood;
Would you live daily His praises to sing?
There’s wonderful pow’r in the blood.

Yes, there is certainly POWER in the blood of Jesus Christ! However, this phrase, "power in the blood," can seem vague or confusing, and ironically lose the "power" of its statement. What does it mean to know the power of the blood? As Christians we are more prone to understand and cling to the power of the Holy Spirit, or the power of salvation, or the power of freedom from our past (as we should). Yet the foundation for every spiritual blessing that we receive as followers of Christ is wrapped up in Christ's blood. Without Christ's shedding of blood, we could  not and would not have access to salvation, the Holy Spirit, healing, freedom, hope, or peace.... 

This week on New Day Cafe we spoke with several Pastors and teachers about different aspects of the blood sacrifice of Christ and what it means for us today. Pastor Charles Lenn of Tuscaloosa First Assembly of God Church taught from Isaiah 53 where some of our most iconic scriptures about the Messiah are found: "He was pierced for our transgressions, crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him..." In verse 6 we reach the quintessential moment when Christ's suffering and sacrifice reveal their power:
"and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all." ALL of our sins, ALL of our pain, ALL of our fears, and ALL of our mistakes were laid upon Jesus Christ, the Messiah, when He shed His blood in death on the cross.

It takes more than knowledgeable understanding of the power of Christ's sacrifice to alter your life.  It takes faith. You must daily walk in the faith that your fears can no longer control your mind and emotions because Christ endured the epitome of all fear on the cross. It takes faith to believe that the pain you are feeling so deep inside, the pain that is radiating through every fiber of your being can be healed as a result of the unimaginable and incomparable pain that Christ endured for you. It takes faith to believe that all your past mistakes, sins, and regrets are washed white as snow as the blood of Christ washes over you. 

While we could journey through all the prophecies, all the representations of Christ in the Jewish festivals and law, all the ways that the ENTIRE Bible points to Jesus Christ in order to brings more knowledgeable insight, at the end of the day the concept of Christ's powerful blood spans beyond the boundaries of logic. Perhaps God desired for this to be as such. He desires for us to trust by faith the sacrifice of love He made for us so that it will give greatest glory to Him. Without faith, it is impossible to please God. (Hebrews 11:6)

Let's step back to the hymn for a moment. Within these lyrics we read several promises given through the power of the blood: 

- Freedom from the burden of sin
- Victory won over evil
- Freedom from lust and pride
- Cleansing from the "dirt" of the world
- A washing to make us "whiter than snow"
- New life flowing through us
- Power to serve Jesus, our King, though we feel helpless and unworthy
- Power needed to live daily for Him with a joyful spirit

Which of these promises do you need to receive a revelation of the power of the blood of Christ in your own life? There is "wonder working power" for you today. It was already shed, already given, and already secured for you at the moment of Christ's death and resurrection. Receive the power of the blood in your life today!


Interview Recap

Key Scriptures

Leviticus 17:11 - "For the life of a creature is in the blood, and I have given it to you to make atonement for yourselves on the altar; it is the blood that makes atonement for one’s life."

John 19:30 - "When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit."

Romans 5:8-9 - "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Since we have now been justified by his blood, how much more shall we be saved from God’s wrath through him!"

Ephesians 1:7 - "In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace."

Hebrews 9:22 - "Without the shedding of blood, there is no remission of sin." 

Revelation 12:11 - "And they overcame him (Satan) by the blood of the lamb and the word of their testimony." 
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Friday 22 March 2013

Share 2013

We want to thank all of our listeners, volunteers, staff and especially those of you that partnered in ministry with us through your financial donation during Share 2013!!  The theme of Share 2013 was "Together We..." Moody Radio South is not just a radio station, we are a ministry, and it's only TOGETHER that we can make a difference! 

 As of today we are slightly over 93% of our Share 2013 goal (roughly $13,000 short). However, we want to celebrate God's provision as we continue to pray by faith for the remaining 7% needed for our radio operating expenses. Please continue to join us in prayer for this financial need!

 It was amazing to see God answer prayers throughout the week. At times when the phones ceased to ring our staff would begin walking the studio in prayer, asking God to bless our listeners so that we might continue together in proclaiming God's word. At times when staff were sick, we laid hands on them and saw them recover! On two separate occasions Share websites went down across the nation. Rob Moore, our Station Manager, immediately stopped and prayed. We then led a prayer LIVE on air and the Internet sites came back up right in the middle of our prayer!! 

Again, only TOGETHER could we continue preaching the gospel message across our nation and the globe. We know the enemy hates for God's word to be spoken forth. He is overcome by the blood of the lamb and the word of our testimony! All week we spoke testimony to God's sovereignty and love, and we are confident that we are over-comers through Christ!

 We would like to share with you several photos that we've snapped throughout the week. If you didn't get a chance to come out and join us, we pray you will consider joining into the excitement for Share 2014!
Shane and Kristie Drake

Shane Dorrill of UA Public Relations 

Jodi, our Operations Specialist!



Martin and Frank Edmondson, PR Associate for WMBU
Doug Hastings and Tom Atema, our #'s Crunchers

Rob Moore in the Phone Zone!


Jeanie Killian volunteering!
Thank you to our meal donors!

Eva Phillips and Miriam McFarland volunteering on the Phones!



THANK YOU for joining us in the ministry!! 
TOGETHER WE can continue proclaiming God's Word! 

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Friday 15 March 2013

Miraculous God: Miracles of the Old Testament



Share 2013 is almost here! All week long we have been setting up phones and computers, gathering snacks, and making other final preparations for the studio to face an influx of volunteers, talent, and visitors that will cycle through next week. We would like to make a very special THANK YOU to those who have already given your "Pre-Share" gift. We are currently at 25% of our goal through Pre-Share giving, and this will help us kick off a successful campaign! 

Moody Radio Share 2013 "Phone Zone" 
Our Share 2013 theme is "Together We." Moody Radio South cannot continue in the ministry God has given us without joining together with YOU, our listeners, in service, prayer, and giving. It is together that we can inspire our community with the teaching of Scripture, and it is together that we can dream ideas for how to make the maximum impact for Christ upon future generations. In short, Moody Radio cannot move forward without our listeners, so we are inviting you to join us during Share 2013 through your financial donations so that "Together We" can make a difference!
Water for Life Water Filter

We also have an exciting new addition to Share 2013. Moody Radio has partnered with Compassion International's Water for Life Campaign. For every $30 or more auto-gift given during Share, Compassion International will donate one water filter to a village without clean drinking water. Each filter can provide clean water for LIFE for up to 60 people! Imagine the lives that can be saved from disease and sickness through each water filter. We ask that you pray whether God would have you make this $30 or more auto-gift donation to partner with us and Compassion International in this effort.  


Next Step Devotion

 This week on New Day Cafe we celebrated our almighty and miraculous God! Specifically, we took a deep look at God's miraculous power as revealed in the Old Testament - Elijah, Elisha, Gideon, Nehemiah, Beneniah, and Ezekiel's vision of the Valley of Dry Bones were all included. Many of us grow up learning these timeless stories of God's miracles, yet we never fully understand how the principles behind the stories can apply to us. It is not every day that we see fire fall from heaven, giants slain, and skeletons come to life!

 In our interview with Pastor John Kearns of Christ Harbor United Methodist in Northport, Pastor Kearns shared that God often uses miraculous displays of power in order to instill confidence in His people to remain obedient to the Word of the Lord for their life.  Miracles may also serve to open the eyes of those who are currently blinded to the truth of God's sovereignty and love. When faced with a situation that seems entirely irreconcilable through human intervention (terminal illness, financial ruin, among others) God's miraculous provision or healing can soften a hardened heart when no human words can comfort. 

 Our Station Manager, Rob Moore, joined the morning show LIVE this past Thursday to share a message from Ezekiel 37: The Valley of Dry Bones. In this story we see the prophet Ezekiel "brought up by the Spirit" and set in a valley full of dry bones. God proceeded to ask Ezekiel, "Son of man, can these bones live?" Now this situation seems completely hopeless to human reasoning. How could piles and piles of  mangled, barren bones ever come back to life? Like with Lazarus' resurrection in the John 11, these bones were beyond dead. But God!

 As Ezekiel was obedient to prophecy over these dry bones, limb by limb the bones began to connect together, forming human bodies with tendons, flesh, and skin. However, the Bible tells us that "there was no breath in them." Ezekiel again obeyed God and prophesied  God then breathed the breath of life into those bones! Soon there stood an entire army ready for battle. God's final words in verses 12-14  reveal the message of this vision: 

 "This is what the Sovereign Lord says: My people, I am going to open your graves and bring you up from them; I will bring you back to the land of Israel. Then you, my people, will know that I am the Lord, when I open your graves and bring you up from them. I will put my Spirit in you and you will live, and I will settle you in your own land. Then you will know that I the Lord have spoken, and I have done it, declares the Lord.’”

 What does this story mean for us? We each have areas of our lives that seem as "dry bones." Our marriage may seem destroyed and without hope of reconciliation  We may be facing a terminal diagnosis and the doctors tell us there is no path towards healing. Our bank account may be at $0 and we have no hope of moving forward. However, God can breathe life into even the most "dead" of situations! 

 Rob shared seven principles from this  vision that we can apply to our lives when we feel like we are standing in the valley of dry bones and need a miraculous intervention:

 1. The Spirit Guides Us - The Lord led Ezekiel to the valley (vs.1)

 2. God is Omniscient - While Ezekiel did not know how the dry bones could live, God did! (vs. 3)

 3. Listen Carefully to the Word of the Lord - We must hearken our ears to God more attentively when it seems all hope is lost. Only He has the answers! (vs. 4)

 4. Only God Breathes Life - We are incapable of restoring life to dead areas of our lives, but nothing is impossible with God. (vs. 5)

 5. Be Obedient - Only through Ezekiel's obedience to God's command could the breath of life go forth. (vs. 7)

 6. God is a Restorer - Our God is for us and desires to restore hope and healing to the brokenness of our lives. (vs. 12)

 7. God is Faithful - God always follows through on His word. We can trust Him to provide, to heal, to restore. (vs. 14) 

 We pray that you will gain strength from the testimonies of God's miraculous faithfulness throughout the Old Testament. God's word promises us that our God is the same "yesterday, today, and forever!" (Hebrews 13:8) That means that the same God that rescued a nation from an army of hundreds of thousands with just 300 men can rescue you. The God that can provide oil day after day for a family living off their final penny can provide for your greatest needs. The God that can rebuild the walls of a broken, dis-unified city in just 52 days can rebuild your family! Our miraculous God is faithful!
Interview Recap
Key Scriptures

 2 Kings 4:3-6 - 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.”

Judges 6:11-12 - The angel of the Lord came and sat down under the oak in Ophrah that belonged to Joash the Abiezrite, where his son Gideon was threshing wheat in a winepress to keep it from the Midianites. When the angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon, he said, “The Lord is with you, mighty warrior.”

 Ezekiel 37:10 - So I prophesied as he commanded me, and breath entered them; they came to life and stood up on their feet—a vast army.

 1 Chronicles 11:22 - Benaiah son of Jehoiada was a valiant fighter from Kabzeel, who performed great exploits. He struck down two of Moab's best men. He also went down into a pit on a snowy day and killed a lion.

 1 Chronicles 16:12 - Earnestly remember His marvelous deeds which He has done, His miracles, and the judgements He has uttered. 

 1 Corinthians 1:9 - God, who has called you into fellowship with His son Jesus Christ, is faithful.
Blessings!
Melissa Rogers
Moody Radio South
www.moodyradiosouth.fm 

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Friday 8 March 2013

Battlefield of the Mind


"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will." Romans 12:2 (NIV)

 Next Step Devotion

 Every single day you awake to the morning sun and place your feet on the floor, you are engaged in a battle. Not such a comforting thought, yet it is undeniably true. Scripture instructs us that this battle is not against flesh and blood (not our boss, our spouse, our critics). Rather this battle is waged against "rulers, against the authorities..and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." (Ephesians 6:12).

 None of us are keen to admit that our own minds could be filled with "evil." Certainly we, God's chosen and redeemed children, could not possibly think evil thoughts, could we? We rather prefer to envision ourselves clothed in the armor of God from head to toe, deflecting the fiery arrows soaring towards us. But is this always the case? In fact, this very imagined scenario is a perfect representation of how fully our MINDS are engaged in a battle. Truth versus lie; pure versus impure; hope versus despair; honorable versus critical; loving versus judgmental. These are the battles our minds continually face. 

 As discussed in our interview with Dr. Gerald Peterman about his book Joy and Tears: The Emotional Life of the Believer, the battlefield of the mind is a dangerous place. Ungodly thoughts can quickly escalate into ungodly feelings towards others, or perhaps even ourselves. This only continues to grow into ungodly, impure, or unrighteous actions. Our husband forgets to take the trash out and we think, "How could he do that!" This thought produces feelings of frustration, which release itself through a cutting remark, brimming with resentment that leaves our spouse feeling disrespected and unappreciated. This cycle of "thought > emotion > action" repeats itself daily. If not careful to take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ (2 Cor 10:5), we will no longer live as Christ, but as the world. Our salt has lost its flavor and our light has been snuffed out. 

 So how do we engage in this battle and see victory? How can we resist the enemy, living with a mind and thought life that reflects the new creation we become after we've surrendered our spirit before Christ? (2 Corinthians 5:17). It can certainly be confusing when seeking to understand why we must engage in this battle of our minds when we are told the victory is already won through the death and resurrection of Christ. 

 Yes, Christ has won the victory, but while we walk upon the earth looking eagerly towards eternity we must stand vigilant.  We must continue this journey towards sanctification, and the starting point is our minds. 

 God has equipped us with several tools to engage in this battle. The first and foremost weapon is God's Word, the Bible! Pastor Jay Clark of Sebastopol Baptist Church carried us deeper in this understanding during his interview with Frank on Friday. Ephesians 6 instructs us to "take up the sword of the spirit, which is the word of God." (Eph 6:15) so that we will be able to stand against the enemy! How do we practically "take up our sword?" 

 One way is to measure our thoughts against God's Word. Are you having judgmental thoughts towards a family or individual in your church (perhaps criticizing their giving habits, their choice of wardrobe, the way they raise their children)? What does the Bible say about that thought? A simple search of God's word will quickly reveal God's heart on the matter: "Do not judge, or you too will be judged" Matthew 7:1 (along with James 4:12, Romans 2:1-3, John 8:7, 2 Cor 5:10). Psalm 119:9-10 reveals to us that if we desire to remain pure in thought we must live according to God's Word. We must continually hide His word in our hearts through Bible study, meditation, and prayer for understanding that we might not sin against God. (Psalm 119:9-11)

 Another tool in defending our minds against the enemy is to step across the line...move from defense to offence! In Paul's message to the Philippians,  God outlines a formula for consecrating our minds to Christ. "Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. (Phil 4:8). By intentionally focusing our minds upon the things of God, our minds will be full of the goodness of Christ. All thoughts the enemy seeks to implant will find no place to land! Jesus gave us an illustration of this in Luke 11:24-26. An evil spirit (evil thoughts) may be cast out from our minds, but if we do not replace our minds with the things of Christ, those thoughts will only return with more force than ever before.

 Shelly Beach, author of The Silent Seduction of Self-Talk shared with us how we can use our moments of "self-talk" (a.k.a. thinking to ourselves!) to intentionally fill our minds with the thoughts of Christ. Stop a moment and think, "Is this thought true according to God's word? Is this thought pure? Is it honoring others or tearing them down? Is this focusing on the beauty of God or based in negativity and cynicism? Is God being praised through this thought? Is glory going to His name?" For example, when that driver cuts you off and you think to yourself, "I can't believe they did that! Such an ___!" is that thought pure? Is it honoring that person? Yes, that driver may have wrongly offended you, but does that give us license in our thoughts to attack him or her? Just because you may hold your tongue does not equate to your innocence. Remember Jesus teaching at the Sermon on the Mount:

 “You have heard that our ancestors were told, ‘You must not murder. If you commit murder, you are subject to judgment. But I say, if you are even angry with someone, you are subject to judgment! If you call someone an idiot,you are in danger of being brought before the court. And if you curse someone, you are in danger of the fires of hell." Matthew 5:21-22

 There is perhaps no battle more tiring as a believer than the battle of our mind. I often summarize it this way: Satan cannot touch our spirits - they are bought and paid for! - so he throws all that he can our our thoughts and emotions. Satan is seeking to "kill, steal, and destroy  our peace of mind in this life because he knows the battle is lost in eternity. But Hallelujah! There is hope and salvation in Jesus Christ. Don't give up! God has given us all we need to live a life immersed in godliness (2 Peter 1:3). So, having this knowledge of God's grace, we must do all that we can to stand. (Ephesians 6:13) 
Interview Recap

Key Scriptures

 2 Timothy 1:7 - For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and a sound mind.

 2 Corinthians 10:5 - We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.

 Philippians 4:8 - Finally brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy - think about such things.

 Colossians 3:2 - Think about the things of heaven, not things of earth.

 Romans 12:2 - Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is - his good, pleasing, and perfect will.

 Isaiah 26:3 - You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.
Blessings,
Melissa Rogers
Moody Radio South
www.moodyradiosouth.fm 
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Friday 1 March 2013

Standing on the Promises


Standing on the promises that cannot fail
when the howling storms of doubt and fear assail,
by the Living Word of God I will prevail
standing on the promises of God

Next Step Devotion

The above words derive from the beautifully crafted hymn Standing on the Promises. How often do we repetitively sing worship songs and hymns without paying full attention to the message interwoven through each line? What a powerful reminder that God's Word always prevails, that His promises never fail, and doubt and fear cannot overtake us through Christ. I imagine the author of this hymn knew this was a message  acutely needed to be heard and all to seldom preached. 

This week on New Day Cafe our focus has been Standing on the Promises, during which we've sought to reveal and remind us of God's ever-faithful promises. God's word is FULL of promises on which we can stand during times of fear, doubt, temptation, weariness, pain, betrayal, and practically every other human emotion or experience possible. However, we may move through this life entirely unaware that God has a message of hope that speaks directly to the circumstance we are currently enduring. God desires for us to know His faithfulness so that we can stand faithful, His eternal hope so that we may remain hopeful, and His truth so that we may deflect the lies ensnaring us in the enemy's traps.

If we tried to reveal every one of God's promises found in Scripture today, we would not begin to scratch the surface. What we can do is help you "take the next step," to hide God's Word in your heart, when it comes to the promises we have focused on throughout the week. So let's take a walk through God's promises together!

God Will Provide

In Matthew 6:25-34, Jesus teaches us that we should not worry. However, He doesn't just leave us on our own to figure out how to prevent those persistent worrisome thoughts. He instead gives us a sustaining promise on which to stand during those moments of the checking account running low and the bills forming a neatly stacked pile on the kitchen counter. 

"Seek first His Kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things (food, clothing, wisdom) will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow" - Matthew 6:33-34a

But what does it mean to "seek first" God's Kingdom and His righteousness? It means that we place as first priority God's Word and what the Holy Spirit is prompting within us over what our checking account advises us. It means we choose to do business with honor and integrity when the opportunity to make an "under-the-table" or questionable business deal crosses our way. It means we do not cut corners at work when we feel we are underpaid or under-appreciated. It means we give to those who are in need and commit our tithes and offerings to the church, even if others around you seek to convince you otherwise. 

We must never forget God's promise that HE WILL PROVIDE. Even when we fail to remain faithful, God remains faithful, because He cannot deny Himself (2 Tim 2:13). Make a commitment today that you will stand on God's promises of provision, not trusting in the things of this world (which leads to worry), but rather on the author and originator of ALL things (Colossians 1:16).  

God Blesses His Children

Perhaps there is no other topical portion of scripture as large as blessings designated for God's people. While God's original chosen people are the nation of Israel, God extended his hand of eternal blessings to each of us through the blood of Jesus Christ and establishment of the New Covenant. Ephesians 1:3 shares God's promised blessings, proclaiming that God has blessed us with "every spiritual blessing in Christ." This can prove a sturdy foundation on which to stand when life feels void of all goodness, when you never seem to catch a break, and adversity seems to be all that's coming your way. 

Innumerable blessings exist for us as God's children, but God likewise requires much from us as His children. There are certain undeserved blessings that are granted to us without requirement, just simply because of the price paid on the cross by Jesus Christ (John 1:16)! But God also offers blessings in response to our obedience, our seeking His face, and our service to God and others (John 13:17, James 1:25, Psalm 41:1-2). Here are a few of God's blessings for us, His children, that once revealed can revolutionize the way we walk with God day-to-day: 

  • “For those who are always generous and lend freely, their children will be blessed.” Psalm 37:26 
  • “If you return to the Almighty, you will be blessed again. So remove evil from your house.” Job 22:23
  • “Worship the Lord your God and his blessing will be on your food and water. I will take away sickness from among you.” Exodus 23:25
  • “Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.” 1 Peter 3:9 
  • “Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.” James 1:12
God Will Guide You 

No feeling quite matches the unsettling emotions that arise when facing a difficult decision without clarity on which way to turn. You research, talk with counselors and friends, and may even spend long hours in prayer, only to return from your knees without any further sense of guidance. However, God promises us that He will guide us! 

 Not only will He guide us, but He will guide us towards goodness, making our paths straight so that we may follow Him as sheep follow their shepherd. The reality is that the reason we often feel left without guidance from God is that we are not truly seeking HIS voice and HIS way, choosing rather to hold the reigns of our life and simply get God's stamp of approval. 

This tendency towards control is natural for us as humans. However, if we will learn to trust God's word that if we trust in the Lord with all our heart, not relying on our own knowledge or understanding, that God WILL direct our paths (Proverbs 3:5-6). In our interview with Debbie Coty about her book Fear, Faith, and a Fistful of Chocolate  we discussed how our unwillingness to trust the Lord fully with our life path only results in fear of the unknown, uncertainty of the present, and apprehension about the future. The remedy is God's firm promises that He has plans to prosper us not to harm us (Jer 29:11), will work all things for good (Romans 8:28), and will always be with us (Isaiah 58:11). 

 God Will Comfort You

 When you are tired, beat down from the worries and disappointments of life, and feel as though you could collapse into a heap of dry bones, God promises you rest. While God is a holy king, a righteous ruler, and a sovereign judge, He also is a gentle and loving father. He desires us to come running to His throne of grace in our distress that He may comfort and soothe our troubled souls. Perhaps this is a hard concept for you? Maybe you did not have earthly parents who you could trust to welcome you with loving arms. However, you can turn to God's word and stand on His everlasting promises of safety, protection, and rest. Here are just a few of God's words to us promising His comfort:
  • "Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty." Psalm 91:1
  • "As a mother comforts her child, so I will comfort you." Isaiah 66:13
  • "In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans." Romans 8:26
  • "He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning, or crying, or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." Revelation 21:4


We encourage you to dive into God's Word and discover the promises He has made to us, His children. These promises form the solid foundation on which we can stand firm in our salvation! These promises are for each of us, so let's encourage one another through the hope of the knowledge of the goodness of God so that we might shine the light of Christ into a hurting world. Cling to these promises when waves are tossing you in sea of despair, and celebrate in them when God reveals His mighty hand in your life. All the Lord's promises prove true! (2 Corinthians 1:20).



Interview Recap



 Key Scriptures

 Matthew 6:33 - But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." 

 Ephesians 6:2 - Honor your father and mother - which is the first commandment with a promise. 

 Isaiah 41:10 - So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

 2 Timothy 1:7 - For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.

 Matthew 11:28 - Come to me all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

 Luke 6:32 - Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with measure you use, it will be measured to you. 

 2 Corinthians 1:20 - For no matter how many promises God has made, they are "Yes" in Christ. And so through Him the "Amen" is spoken to us by the glory of God. 
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