The author of Lamentations was most likely Jeremiah, and it was probably written during the exile in Babylon. This book reminds me of many of David’s psalms because in the midst of the author’s complaint against God, he finds hope in God’s faithfulness.
Lamentations 3:1-20—Have you felt afflicted by the LORD as Jeremiah did? Remember God had called Jeremiah to be His spokesman to the kings of rebellious Judah. It just doesn’t seem fair that Jeremiah had to endure such hardship as a servant of God, does it? Look at the description he gives to his suffering: wrath, driven away, turned against me again and again, broken, besieged, bitterness, weighed down, dragged, mangled, made me a target, pierced my heart, laughingstock, mocked, trampled, deprived, forgotten, downcast. In verse 8, he even says God had shut out his prayers. In our society of prosperity gospel preaching, it just doesn’t compute that a man of God would have to suffer so much. However, the pattern of God’s calling is a life of difficulty, not one of ease. As long as we are not living in rebellion, we should welcome trouble as a sign that satan is fighting hard against our message of salvation to the world. Those who are highly favored by God should expect tribulation on earth. Do not let your mockers intimidate you or prevent you from spreading the Good News. Stand firm to the end. Be faithful in prayer for those who need eternal salvation.
Lamentations 3:21-26—There is hope! Our God is a loving, compassionate, faithful LORD. He is good to those who seek Him; so we should wait quietly for His salvation. There it is again, my friend Melissa will say. “Wait on the LORD.” Does any of this make sense to you? Why would Jeremiah say God is good after he had recounted all the danger God put him through? I’m not sure I can truly describe my hope in God, especially to someone who has never trusted Him. The following words are synonyms of hope: trust, faith, belief, conviction, confidence, expectation, reliance, dependence. Because God has always provided for me and because I can look back at every trial in my life and see how He blessed me in the end, I can say that I rely and depend on God. I have confidence in Him, and I expect that He will continue to be faithful to guard my life. I can say with conviction, with certainty that I believe and trust in God as my eternal Savior. He is my only hope for salvation, and I have placed my faith in Him. I realize the futility in trying to humanly persuade someone to believe in God. Only the Holy Spirit can convict a soul to rely on the Holy Invisible Creator of the Universe. That thought should drive us to our knees in prayer for our lost friends and family.
Lamentations 3:27-38—Jeremiah actually says it is a good thing for a man to face hardship when he is young. Do you agree? I think we can all look at our lives and see how much we grow during trials. Without them, would we ever gain maturity? If you protect your children from every consequence and give them everything they ask for, will they grow to be responsible adults? Probably not. God uses both calamities and good things to bring about His will in our lives.
Lamentations 3:39-51—When our hardship comes as punishment for sins, we should examine our ways and return to the LORD. When we live in sin, God “covers Himself with a cloud so that no prayer can get through.” (vs. 44) I hear people say that their prayers bounce off the ceiling. When you feel that God is not listening, then search your heart and ask forgiveness of the things the Holy Spirit points out to you as sin. None of us are without some sin that prevents God from working freely in our lives.
Lamentations 3:52-66—The author ends this chapter with complaints about his enemies, and he begs God to uphold his cause. “Do not close your ears to my cry for relief. O Lord, you took up my case; you redeemed my life.” (vs. 56, 58) My encouragement to you is always to keep the door of communication open between you and the Father. Keep your case before His throne daily. I jokingly say that it is my fault if Trent ever forgets my birthday or our anniversary; so I start reminding him of the dates weeks in advance. Well, let the same be true of your relationship with God. It is my fault if God ever should forget me. I take it as my responsibility to call His Name every moment of my day. He knows my name, and He remembers my cause.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Saturday, January 24, 2009
While I'm Waiting--clip from Fireproof
Melissa, thanks for pointing out this song to us. I hope everyone enjoys it!
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Ezekiel 1-3, 18 & 33
Okay, here goes . . . . I have been reading these chapters for a week now, and I'm not certain I have a clear picture of what God wants us to learn just yet. So, I pray you will not be too disappointed in what I write. At least you have the other commentaries to research; so I trust you will not simply be satisfied with my meager opinion.
Ezekiel 1--I still don't completely understand this chapter, and I feel like even the knowledgeable commentators were most likely taking a guess when they discussed this chapter. However, when I read Ezekiel's vision, it makes me want to see God in such a miraculous way. My God is no ordinary god. He is clouded in mystery, and no man can fully imagine God's power and glory and majesty. My God is indescribable, and if I try to describe the way I picture Him, it likely will not be the same way you would describe Him. Let's take time each day to stand in awe of our Savior. Let's not take our relationship with the God of the universe for granted like we would an old pair of shoes. "This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the LORD. When I saw it, I fell facedown, and I heard the voice of one speaking." (Ez. 1:28b)
Ezekiel 2--Ezekiel's Call to Ministry. I would love to hear about your call to ministry. What do you feel God has called you to do in His Kingdom? How did you come to understand what He wants of you? Ezekiel, like most of the prophets, was called to an impossible task. Although he would not have to learn a new language, the people Ezekiel would speak to would be rebellious and non-responsive to his message. That is a tough calling. Would I have been obedient to answer as Ezekiel did?
Ezekiel 3--"But the house of Israel is not willing to listen to you because they are not willing to listen to me, for the whole house of Israel is hardened and obstinate. But I will make you as unyielding and hardened as they are." (vs. 7-8) "Then the Spirit lifted me up, and I heard behind me a loud rumbling sound—May the glory of the LORD be praised in his dwelling place! --the sound of the wings of the living creatures brushing against each other and the sound of the wheels beside them, a loud rumbling sound." (12-13) I love the expression of praise in the middle of Ezekiel's thought. :-)
The Spirit then lifted me up and took me away, and I went in bitterness and in the anger of my spirit, with the strong hand of the LORD upon me. I came to the exiles who lived at Tel Abib near the Kebar River. And there, where they were living, I sat among them for seven days-overwhelmed. (vs. 14-15) Overwhelmed . . . I certainly would have been too. He sat with the people saying nothing for seven whole days! You know, sometimes I hesitate to visit or call someone because I'm not sure what to say or do. Ezekiel didn't say or do anything, but he was there building a rapport with the people just by being in their presence.
vs. 16-20--At the end of seven days, the Lord told Ezekiel what to say and do. Plain and simple, warn the sinner, or he will die, and you will be held accountable. This same instruction is given to Ezekiel in chapters 18 & 33 as well. My friend Christie Seeley says that if you hear God tell you something three times, then you had best be getting the message! So, does this instruction for Ezekiel also apply to our lives? I do believe we are called to warn people of the penalty of their sins. But I'm not sure I do that very well or very often.
Ezekiel 18:30-32 "Therefore, O house of Israel, I will judge you, each one according to his ways, declares the Sovereign LORD. Repent! Turn away from all your offenses; then sin will not be your downfall. Rid yourselves of all the offenses you have committed, and get a new heart and a new spirit. Why will you die, O house of Israel? For I take no pleasure in the death of anyone, declares the Sovereign LORD. Repent and live!" God has made a way for all of us to live eternally. Let's make certain we are obedient to God and ask Jesus to forgive our sins and help us to turn from them. Then let's make it our business to encourage others to repent and live!
I know I took a skip, a hop, and a jump through Ezekiel, and I probably missed something you thought was important. Would you please post a comment so we can discuss it? I am so thankful you are taking this journey through God's Word with me!
Ezekiel 1--I still don't completely understand this chapter, and I feel like even the knowledgeable commentators were most likely taking a guess when they discussed this chapter. However, when I read Ezekiel's vision, it makes me want to see God in such a miraculous way. My God is no ordinary god. He is clouded in mystery, and no man can fully imagine God's power and glory and majesty. My God is indescribable, and if I try to describe the way I picture Him, it likely will not be the same way you would describe Him. Let's take time each day to stand in awe of our Savior. Let's not take our relationship with the God of the universe for granted like we would an old pair of shoes. "This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the LORD. When I saw it, I fell facedown, and I heard the voice of one speaking." (Ez. 1:28b)
Ezekiel 2--Ezekiel's Call to Ministry. I would love to hear about your call to ministry. What do you feel God has called you to do in His Kingdom? How did you come to understand what He wants of you? Ezekiel, like most of the prophets, was called to an impossible task. Although he would not have to learn a new language, the people Ezekiel would speak to would be rebellious and non-responsive to his message. That is a tough calling. Would I have been obedient to answer as Ezekiel did?
Ezekiel 3--"But the house of Israel is not willing to listen to you because they are not willing to listen to me, for the whole house of Israel is hardened and obstinate. But I will make you as unyielding and hardened as they are." (vs. 7-8) "Then the Spirit lifted me up, and I heard behind me a loud rumbling sound—May the glory of the LORD be praised in his dwelling place! --the sound of the wings of the living creatures brushing against each other and the sound of the wheels beside them, a loud rumbling sound." (12-13) I love the expression of praise in the middle of Ezekiel's thought. :-)
The Spirit then lifted me up and took me away, and I went in bitterness and in the anger of my spirit, with the strong hand of the LORD upon me. I came to the exiles who lived at Tel Abib near the Kebar River. And there, where they were living, I sat among them for seven days-overwhelmed. (vs. 14-15) Overwhelmed . . . I certainly would have been too. He sat with the people saying nothing for seven whole days! You know, sometimes I hesitate to visit or call someone because I'm not sure what to say or do. Ezekiel didn't say or do anything, but he was there building a rapport with the people just by being in their presence.
vs. 16-20--At the end of seven days, the Lord told Ezekiel what to say and do. Plain and simple, warn the sinner, or he will die, and you will be held accountable. This same instruction is given to Ezekiel in chapters 18 & 33 as well. My friend Christie Seeley says that if you hear God tell you something three times, then you had best be getting the message! So, does this instruction for Ezekiel also apply to our lives? I do believe we are called to warn people of the penalty of their sins. But I'm not sure I do that very well or very often.
Ezekiel 18:30-32 "Therefore, O house of Israel, I will judge you, each one according to his ways, declares the Sovereign LORD. Repent! Turn away from all your offenses; then sin will not be your downfall. Rid yourselves of all the offenses you have committed, and get a new heart and a new spirit. Why will you die, O house of Israel? For I take no pleasure in the death of anyone, declares the Sovereign LORD. Repent and live!" God has made a way for all of us to live eternally. Let's make certain we are obedient to God and ask Jesus to forgive our sins and help us to turn from them. Then let's make it our business to encourage others to repent and live!
I know I took a skip, a hop, and a jump through Ezekiel, and I probably missed something you thought was important. Would you please post a comment so we can discuss it? I am so thankful you are taking this journey through God's Word with me!
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Ezekiel
I am reading Ezekiel 1-3, 18, & 33, as they are the next chapters on our list to study. Chapter 1 of Ezekiel is way beyond my experience; so I am looking at online commentaries to get a handle on it before I post a blog. I posted a Study Link titled Commentaries. You can click on any book of the Bible and read comments by a variety of authors. There are also links that will allow you to sign up for daily Bible reading email messages.
Will you study these chapters in Ezekiel with me by reading some of the commentaries? Send me an email or post a comment for this blog post and tell me what you hear God saying in the life of Ezekiel. How does Ezekiel's call to minister to Israel in exile relate to the call God has placed on your life?
Will you study these chapters in Ezekiel with me by reading some of the commentaries? Send me an email or post a comment for this blog post and tell me what you hear God saying in the life of Ezekiel. How does Ezekiel's call to minister to Israel in exile relate to the call God has placed on your life?
Friday, January 9, 2009
Jeremiah 1-5
Jeremiah took on a job position that you and I would have refused. He is known as the weeping prophet for good reason. God did not send Jeremiah to spread the good news. Jeremiah’s job was to speak harsh judgment against the nations of the world. Yet, God had chosen Jeremiah before he was even born. (Jer. 1:5) Did Jeremiah try to talk God out of calling him? Yep. Did Jeremiah obey God anyway? Absolutely.
God knew you too before He formed you in your mother’s womb. What has He appointed you to be and do? I encourage you to have that conversation with your Creator God. Life is too short not to know what your purpose is in this life. Ask God to show you plainly. Life is much more enjoyable when you are fulfilling God’s calling on your life. Even when the call is difficult, it is much easier to bear when you can see God’s hand at work in your circumstances. We know Jeremiah did not enjoy his work, but he was able to persevere because he knew God had a plan. “You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you. Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you and will rescue you,” declares the LORD. (v. 7-8)
The theme of Jeremiah 1-5 is that God’s people had forgotten Him. He was calling them to repentance, but they would not listen. They believed the lies of the priests instead because the priests told them what they wanted to hear. In this new year of 2009, let us return to our first love of God with passion. Let’s go glorify God together!
God knew you too before He formed you in your mother’s womb. What has He appointed you to be and do? I encourage you to have that conversation with your Creator God. Life is too short not to know what your purpose is in this life. Ask God to show you plainly. Life is much more enjoyable when you are fulfilling God’s calling on your life. Even when the call is difficult, it is much easier to bear when you can see God’s hand at work in your circumstances. We know Jeremiah did not enjoy his work, but he was able to persevere because he knew God had a plan. “You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you. Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you and will rescue you,” declares the LORD. (v. 7-8)
The theme of Jeremiah 1-5 is that God’s people had forgotten Him. He was calling them to repentance, but they would not listen. They believed the lies of the priests instead because the priests told them what they wanted to hear. In this new year of 2009, let us return to our first love of God with passion. Let’s go glorify God together!
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Nahum 1, Zephaniah 3, Habakkuk 1
King Josiah (whom we studied yesterday), Nahum, Zephaniah, Jeremiah, and Habakkuk were all contemporaries, meaning they lived and ministered during the same time period. Josiah reigned from 640 to 609 B.C. While Josiah worked his tail off cleansing Judah of her idolatry, these four prophets were predicting the Babylonian exile. King Josiah was fighting a losing battle. How do I respond when I realize I can’t win for losing? I typically shut down when I am overwhelmed. I know I would not have had the courage of Josiah to keep working against the odds. He had four gloom and doom prophets who were telling the world that bondage in Babylon was on the horizon. It makes me look at Josiah with awe. Let’s pray today for courage to stand against the tide of evil in our day. We can be certain that God will make it worth our effort. “I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.” (Romans 8:18)
Nahum’s message was very straight forward. “The LORD is a jealous and avenging God; the LORD takes vengeance and is filled with wrath.” (Nahum 1:2a) “The mountains quake before him and the hills melt away. The earth trembles at his presence, and the world and all who live in it.” (Nahum 1:5) People get ready; Jesus is coming! My favorite verse in this chapter is 1:7. “The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him.” It is right in the middle of the chapter, sandwiched between “God’s wrath is poured out like fire” and “with an overwhelming flood God will make an end of his foes.” I want to live my life with the assurance that God is my refuge in times of trouble. My God has always been faithful to care for me when I trust in Him.
Zephaniah’s prophecy is summed up at the end of Chapter 3 verse 8, “The whole world will be consumed by the fire of my jealous anger.” God’s judgment was certain, and the people were to expect it soon. In the next breath Zephaniah offers hope, however, as he explains the goal of God’s fierce anger. “Then I will purify the lips of the peoples, that all of them may call on the name of the LORD and serve him shoulder to shoulder.” (Zeph. 3:9) Read that verse again. I think that sounds like a terrific prayer for any church. When we go through difficult times as a church, God is seeking to purify our lips so we may serve the LORD in unity. Amen. The other two verses I like from this chapter are 12 & 17. “But I will leave within you the meek and humble, who trust in the name of the LORD.” “The LORD your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing.” I love that!
Habakkuk was asking the question I ask the LORD quite frequently if I watch the evening news. “Why do you tolerate wrong? Why then do you tolerate the treacherous? Justice never prevails.” (Hab. 1:3, 13, 4) When are you coming back, LORD? Why do you let this evil world exist? I’m tired of the stress of this life. Why don’t you just come on back, Jesus? God’s response to Habakkuk’s inquiry was, “I am going to do something in your days that you would not believe, even if you were told.” (Hab. 1:5) All right! Bring it on, God! I want to see your power and the display of your splendor! Please show up to us in our day.
Let’s save Jeremiah 1-5 for our next reading, okay. I pray you will be on the look out for the LORD your deliverer today!
Nahum’s message was very straight forward. “The LORD is a jealous and avenging God; the LORD takes vengeance and is filled with wrath.” (Nahum 1:2a) “The mountains quake before him and the hills melt away. The earth trembles at his presence, and the world and all who live in it.” (Nahum 1:5) People get ready; Jesus is coming! My favorite verse in this chapter is 1:7. “The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him.” It is right in the middle of the chapter, sandwiched between “God’s wrath is poured out like fire” and “with an overwhelming flood God will make an end of his foes.” I want to live my life with the assurance that God is my refuge in times of trouble. My God has always been faithful to care for me when I trust in Him.
Zephaniah’s prophecy is summed up at the end of Chapter 3 verse 8, “The whole world will be consumed by the fire of my jealous anger.” God’s judgment was certain, and the people were to expect it soon. In the next breath Zephaniah offers hope, however, as he explains the goal of God’s fierce anger. “Then I will purify the lips of the peoples, that all of them may call on the name of the LORD and serve him shoulder to shoulder.” (Zeph. 3:9) Read that verse again. I think that sounds like a terrific prayer for any church. When we go through difficult times as a church, God is seeking to purify our lips so we may serve the LORD in unity. Amen. The other two verses I like from this chapter are 12 & 17. “But I will leave within you the meek and humble, who trust in the name of the LORD.” “The LORD your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing.” I love that!
Habakkuk was asking the question I ask the LORD quite frequently if I watch the evening news. “Why do you tolerate wrong? Why then do you tolerate the treacherous? Justice never prevails.” (Hab. 1:3, 13, 4) When are you coming back, LORD? Why do you let this evil world exist? I’m tired of the stress of this life. Why don’t you just come on back, Jesus? God’s response to Habakkuk’s inquiry was, “I am going to do something in your days that you would not believe, even if you were told.” (Hab. 1:5) All right! Bring it on, God! I want to see your power and the display of your splendor! Please show up to us in our day.
Let’s save Jeremiah 1-5 for our next reading, okay. I pray you will be on the look out for the LORD your deliverer today!
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
2 Kings 22-23, 2 Chronicles 34-35
This is the story of King Josiah, the last great king of Judah. While Josiah’s ministry was focused on reforming the nation, he was actually preparing the people for their exile to Babylon.
Josiah was 8 years old when his reign began. When he was 26, the priest Hilkiah found the Book of the Law in the trash can at the temple of God. What in the world happened?? It had not been that long since the reign of King Hezekiah, whose leadership was heavily influenced by the major prophet Isaiah. And now only three kings later, the people didn’t even know about “the book?” Folks, it just doesn’t take very long for God’s people to wander from the Truth. We need to make certain that our churches are preaching straight from the Word of God. We must evaluate the programs we promote and be assured that they are Bible-based. Why do we do the things we do at church? Are they based on man’s traditions or on God’s law?
Are you teaching your children the ways of the LORD? They certainly won’t learn them in public schools. They won’t even learn them if the only place they hear the Bible is for 30 minutes a week at Sunday School. Did you know that there were arguments against starting children’s Sunday School in the early days of American churches? The opponents contended that the responsibility for teaching Scripture to children rested with the parents. They rightly predicted that parents would stop teaching God’s Word in their homes if they thought their children were being taught at church. I’m sorry, but the Word of God does not take root in the lives of our children unless they see it lived out at home. If they hear one thing at church but experience the opposite at home, they are far more likely to follow what they see modeled by their parents. Take your children to church and Sunday School, yes, but you must go with them. Read the Bible and pray with your children every day. How else will they develop a hunger for personal Bible study? Parents and grandparents, pour the Truth of God into your kids at every opportunity.
Josiah spent his days cleaning up the mess made by the kings before him. I am proud of the work he did, but he shouldn’t have had to face the evil disarray in the first place. Doesn’t it bug you now that the holidays are over that all the tv commercials are about weight loss and debt recovery? Buy this exercise equipment. Go on this diet. Pay off your credit cards now. Excuse me, but all this advice would have been much more helpful in November before we got into physical and financial trouble. Don’t you agree? The people of Judah allowed the altars, shrines, and Asherah poles to creep into their lives with subtlety. What have I allowed to slink into my heart and mind? Let’s follow Josiah’s example and clean out the immoral clutter in our closets. But let’s go above and beyond by making decisions before hand that will keep us out of the chaos in the first place.
Do you need someone to hold you accountable? Post your request here on the blog or send me an email.
Josiah was 8 years old when his reign began. When he was 26, the priest Hilkiah found the Book of the Law in the trash can at the temple of God. What in the world happened?? It had not been that long since the reign of King Hezekiah, whose leadership was heavily influenced by the major prophet Isaiah. And now only three kings later, the people didn’t even know about “the book?” Folks, it just doesn’t take very long for God’s people to wander from the Truth. We need to make certain that our churches are preaching straight from the Word of God. We must evaluate the programs we promote and be assured that they are Bible-based. Why do we do the things we do at church? Are they based on man’s traditions or on God’s law?
Are you teaching your children the ways of the LORD? They certainly won’t learn them in public schools. They won’t even learn them if the only place they hear the Bible is for 30 minutes a week at Sunday School. Did you know that there were arguments against starting children’s Sunday School in the early days of American churches? The opponents contended that the responsibility for teaching Scripture to children rested with the parents. They rightly predicted that parents would stop teaching God’s Word in their homes if they thought their children were being taught at church. I’m sorry, but the Word of God does not take root in the lives of our children unless they see it lived out at home. If they hear one thing at church but experience the opposite at home, they are far more likely to follow what they see modeled by their parents. Take your children to church and Sunday School, yes, but you must go with them. Read the Bible and pray with your children every day. How else will they develop a hunger for personal Bible study? Parents and grandparents, pour the Truth of God into your kids at every opportunity.
Josiah spent his days cleaning up the mess made by the kings before him. I am proud of the work he did, but he shouldn’t have had to face the evil disarray in the first place. Doesn’t it bug you now that the holidays are over that all the tv commercials are about weight loss and debt recovery? Buy this exercise equipment. Go on this diet. Pay off your credit cards now. Excuse me, but all this advice would have been much more helpful in November before we got into physical and financial trouble. Don’t you agree? The people of Judah allowed the altars, shrines, and Asherah poles to creep into their lives with subtlety. What have I allowed to slink into my heart and mind? Let’s follow Josiah’s example and clean out the immoral clutter in our closets. But let’s go above and beyond by making decisions before hand that will keep us out of the chaos in the first place.
Do you need someone to hold you accountable? Post your request here on the blog or send me an email.
Thursday, January 1, 2009
2 Kings 21 & 2 Chronicles 33
In our chronological Bible study, we took a look at King Hezekiah, and we just finished taking a glance at the ministry of the prophet Isaiah. Now we are back in the story of the kings as we look at Hezekiah's son Manasseh. What a disappointment. While Hezekiah was not a perfect ruler, most of his choices brought blessing for God's people. Manasseh brought nothing but heartache for 55 years for his people--he "filled Jerusalem end to end" with innocent bloodshed. He even sacrificed his own son.
The chapter in 2 Chronicles mentions Manasseh's plea for God's mercy. And God chose to grant him a second chance. Believe me; you and I cannot comprehend God's capacity for showing mercy and grace to people as evil as Manasseh. You and I cannot comprehend that God completely washes away our own sins. We can't forgive ourselves; so we assume God doesn't altogether wipe our slates clean either. Honey, if God looked at Manasseh and saw someone worth redemption, then He can also look at you with compassion. Make a fresh start with Jesus in this New Year of 2009. Bring your worries, fears, and wrongdoings to the throne of God, and leave them there. Do not pick them up again. Walk free in Christ, and do only what He calls you to as we close out the first decade of the new millenium this next year.
Let's glorify God together every day this year!
The chapter in 2 Chronicles mentions Manasseh's plea for God's mercy. And God chose to grant him a second chance. Believe me; you and I cannot comprehend God's capacity for showing mercy and grace to people as evil as Manasseh. You and I cannot comprehend that God completely washes away our own sins. We can't forgive ourselves; so we assume God doesn't altogether wipe our slates clean either. Honey, if God looked at Manasseh and saw someone worth redemption, then He can also look at you with compassion. Make a fresh start with Jesus in this New Year of 2009. Bring your worries, fears, and wrongdoings to the throne of God, and leave them there. Do not pick them up again. Walk free in Christ, and do only what He calls you to as we close out the first decade of the new millenium this next year.
Let's glorify God together every day this year!
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