THUNDERSTORM CAUSES ACCIDENT
The thunderstorm was what caused it!
I was driving alone late at night on an interstate. I noticed lightning ahead. I gave it little thought, except to wonder if I would have to drive into a storm. But, thankfully, the storm was moving fast and was soon gone before I could reach it, but the highway was wet so I slowed the car.
Suddenly, I felt the car hit deep water on the highway. My tires were shooting water everywhere, even covering my windshield. Worse, the deep water was causing my tires to lose traction.
The words, “Help me, Lord,” were on my lips as I realized a feeling of total helplessness. I knew I had absolutely no control of the car. I tried desperately to keep the car moving straight ahead, but it was sliding and weaving all over the highway. I pumped the brakes, slowing the car even more, but I was not able to stop it.
In a moment of panic, I saw that my car was going off the highway. With the car almost, but not quite, stopped, I went off into a water filled ditch. The car finally stopped with only the front of the car in the water. Immediately water began seeping in, quickly covering my legs. As I got out of the car and waded out of the water, another motorist came and helped me get to a telephone to call a wrecker.
Looking back, my main impression of the incident was a feeling of helplessness. I like to be in control—as we all do—but there was no control that night!
Life is often like my experience on the flooded highway. Things happen to us unexpectedly and suddenly. Darkness hides our future, and we are unable to see the water on our pathway. Unforeseen circumstances may cause us to lose control of our lives.
What can we do? God speaks to us about this in Proverbs 3:5-6; "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths."
Showing posts with label Praising God. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Praising God. Show all posts
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20071217
A MAN’S LIFE
Tony had just graduated with a University degree and had completed his first week at an architectural firm. For the first time in his life he was financially secure. Now, at last, he knew he should feel successful and fulfilled. But something was lacking.
He rummaged around in his desk until he found the long-unused Bible his parents had given him. He turned through the book, scanning the familiar verses. He smiled as he read Psalm 100. Certain phrases stood out: “Serve the Lord with gladness . . . come before his presence . . . we are His people . . . enter into his gates with thanksgiving . . . be thankful unto him . . . for the Lord is good.”
Could that be the answer? Tony knew it had been too long since he had allowed the presence of God in his life. A new resolve came to him: he would find a church where, once again, he could “enter into His gates” to worship.
“Thank You, God,” he whispered.
He rummaged around in his desk until he found the long-unused Bible his parents had given him. He turned through the book, scanning the familiar verses. He smiled as he read Psalm 100. Certain phrases stood out: “Serve the Lord with gladness . . . come before his presence . . . we are His people . . . enter into his gates with thanksgiving . . . be thankful unto him . . . for the Lord is good.”
Could that be the answer? Tony knew it had been too long since he had allowed the presence of God in his life. A new resolve came to him: he would find a church where, once again, he could “enter into His gates” to worship.
“Thank You, God,” he whispered.
20071125
SINGING GOD'S PRAISES
Just over a week ago I stood with about thirty-five other men to sing a concert of praise to the Lord. The Singing Men of West Texas is a choir composed of ministers of music in churches from throughout a large area of west Texas.
People who attended the concert told me later they enjoyed the music; but there’s no way they could have enjoyed it more than we, the singers, did. You see there’s something exhilarating about being a participant in a concerted effort to praise the Lord.
We all have that same privilege from week to week as we come together for worship. When you worship, join in and sing praises to God. Be a participant in worship. For this you will be blessed.
O come, let us sing unto the Lord: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation. Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms. Psalm 95:1-2 (KJV)
To learn more about The Singing Men of West Texas, click here.
People who attended the concert told me later they enjoyed the music; but there’s no way they could have enjoyed it more than we, the singers, did. You see there’s something exhilarating about being a participant in a concerted effort to praise the Lord.
We all have that same privilege from week to week as we come together for worship. When you worship, join in and sing praises to God. Be a participant in worship. For this you will be blessed.
O come, let us sing unto the Lord: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation. Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms. Psalm 95:1-2 (KJV)
To learn more about The Singing Men of West Texas, click here.
20071122
WATER
A barren desert lies between two splendid mountain ranges in southern New Mexico. This desolate area is the home of magnificent sunsets, colorful cacti and exotic wild life. Although it is beautiful in its own way, the one dominating factor in this environment is the absence of water.
But in the midst of this desert lies the little city of Tularosa with its green lawns, colorful shrubs and tall trees. The difference: a small river brings water from springs in the nearby mountains. This life-giving water is allowed to spill over to irrigate lush gardens and lawns, creating a veritable desert oasis.
Many of us often find ourselves facing the arid realties of life. Sometimes our spirits just seem to dry up much like a cactus plant in a New Mexico desert.
Remember, God offers his gift of thirst quenching spiritual water. Jesus said to the woman at the well, "Whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life. John 4:14 (KJV)
But in the midst of this desert lies the little city of Tularosa with its green lawns, colorful shrubs and tall trees. The difference: a small river brings water from springs in the nearby mountains. This life-giving water is allowed to spill over to irrigate lush gardens and lawns, creating a veritable desert oasis.
Many of us often find ourselves facing the arid realties of life. Sometimes our spirits just seem to dry up much like a cactus plant in a New Mexico desert.
Remember, God offers his gift of thirst quenching spiritual water. Jesus said to the woman at the well, "Whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life. John 4:14 (KJV)
20071120
CRYING STONES
Sometimes we just have to praise the Lord! That is how Jesus’ disciples felt the day He rode into Jerusalem on the back of a donkey. As He approached the city, his followers began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice. They shouted, “blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord.” Luke 10:38 (KJV)
Of course there were those who wanted everyone to be silent. They said, “Master, rebuke thy disciples.” Jesus’ answer is classic: “I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out.” Luke 10:40 (KJV)
We always have something to be thankful for. As the song says, “Count your blessings, name them one by one, and it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.” Don’t wait for the stones to cry out. Praise Him yourself.
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Of course there were those who wanted everyone to be silent. They said, “Master, rebuke thy disciples.” Jesus’ answer is classic: “I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out.” Luke 10:40 (KJV)
We always have something to be thankful for. As the song says, “Count your blessings, name them one by one, and it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.” Don’t wait for the stones to cry out. Praise Him yourself.
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20071119
THANKFULNESS
This week all thoughts are on thanksgiving—not so much the giving of thanks as the holiday called Thanksgiving. Schools are out for the week to the delight of students and teachers, and many families are taking advantage of days off for a fall vacation.
Families are making plans to get together for a traditional Thanksgiving meal. A newer tradition will place millions in front of television sets to root for a favorite football team.
In all our observations of traditions, let’s not forget the oldest Thanksgiving tradition of all. Let’s not forget to thank God for his many blessings.
O give thanks unto the Lord; for He is good; for His mercy endureth forever. I Chronicles 16:34. (KJV)
Families are making plans to get together for a traditional Thanksgiving meal. A newer tradition will place millions in front of television sets to root for a favorite football team.
In all our observations of traditions, let’s not forget the oldest Thanksgiving tradition of all. Let’s not forget to thank God for his many blessings.
O give thanks unto the Lord; for He is good; for His mercy endureth forever. I Chronicles 16:34. (KJV)
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