Praise the Lord for this new day. We will gather for our mid-week service today at 6 PM with a full meal. We will have Bible study and the children's ministry at 6:30 followed by choir practice at 7:30 PM. One of my favorite Psalms is Psalm 34.
We live in a world where many people allow themselves to be limited by their fears of hurt, disappointment, or criticism. Many times we have to obey the Lord before we can feel delivered from our fears. David praised God and then experienced release from His fears. The Psalmist wrote, "I will extol the Lord at all times, his praise will always be on my lips." Praise helps us gain a new perspective when we are going through life's difficult circumstances. Praise of God’s Lordship over all aspects of life help us see that He is sovereign and His omnipotence is greater than any problem. When we focus on Jesus as the one who overcomes the world, we are given an increased sense of His empowerment, enabling, and courage. Jesus said, "Be of good cheer, for I have overcome the world." Praise God for His resurrection power that gives us the power, love and self-discipline to cast all of our anxieties upon the Lord and He will sustain us. He will never let us down.
David earnestly sought the Lord for a solution for all of his troubles and found deliverance from all of his fears. The Psalmist wrote, "I sought the Lord and He heard me and delivered me from all of my fears." (Psalm 34:4). Whenever we feel afraid we can trust Him to provide whatever we need. He makes us adequate with His adequacy. He provides us with courage when we are feeling timid. He gives us the confidence to speak, articulating God's wisdom when we are unsure of what to say. He helps us face our obstacles with the assurance that we can do everything God asks us to do with the help of Christ who gives us the strength and power. (Phil. 4:13 - Living) The arm of flesh will always fail. Paul wrote, "I did not come to you with superiority of speech, but in demonstration of the Spirit and power so your faith should not rest on the wisdom of men, but on the power of God."
God may not remove the afflictions in our lives, but He will provide us with sufficient grace so as to demonstrate His power through us. We must allow God’s power to be displayed through weaknesses as this will encourage the hearts of others to trust Him too. Whenever John Wesley felt afraid he would just pause to pray and praise God for the fact that He was still on the throne of heaven ruling all things well. Wesley wrote, "I have never known more than fifteen minutes of anxiety or fear. Whenever I feel fearful emotions overtaking me I just close my eyes and thank God that he is still on the throne reigning over everything and I take comfort in His control over all the affairs of my life.
Author Leo Buscaglia told a story about his mother and their "misery dinner." It was the night after his father came home and said it looked as if he would have to go into bankruptcy because his partner had absconded with their firm’s funds. His mother went out and sold some jewelry to buy food for a sumptuous feast. Other members of the family scolded her for it. But she told them that "the time for joy is now, when we need it most, not next week." Her courageous act rallied the family. Praise God for His deliverance in advance and He will deliver you from all your fears!
"Unbelief puts our circumstance between us and God, but faith puts God
between us and our circumstances." F.B. Meyer
Blessed be the Name of the Lord.
In Him,
Brown
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbTGUurbGTk
Saturday Evening Worship Services.
Every Saturday at 6:30 PM
Beginning Saturday, September 18, 2010
Location: First United Methodist Church,
53 McKinley Avenue
Endicott, New York.
Sponsored by the Union Center United Methodist Church.
Pastor: Rev. Brown Naik
The first of our Saturday evening worship services will be held on Saturday September 18, 2010 at 6:30 PM, with Rev. Earle Cowden will preaching. 6 .00 PM :Gathering for Coffee and Refreshments The Worship and Praise Band from Davis College will be leading in worship. Ministry for the youth and the children will be provided. The public is invited to join us. For information call: 607-748-6329. 607-427-9098
Saturday , September 25, 2010
6 PM Gathering for Coffee and Refreshments
6.30 PM Worship Service
Special Music by " A Touch of Christ"
Message by Brown Naik
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