Shalom,

Psalm 46 in our Spoken Word Bible Reading Plan for today is again very appropriate for what we see happening in our nation and around the world. Look at verses 1-3:

1 God is our Refuge and Strength [mighty and impenetrable to temptation], a very present and well-proved help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change and though the mountains be shaken into the midst of the seas, 3 Though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling and tumult. Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]!

Then we have this in verses 6-7:

6 The nations raged, the kingdoms tottered and were moved; He uttered His voice, the earth melted. 7 The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our Refuge (our Fortress and High Tower). Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]!

With all that is going on around us, THIS is the very best news! Verses 8-11:

8 Come, behold the works of the Lord, Who has wrought desolations and wonders in the earth. 9 He makes wars to cease to the end of the earth; He breaks the bow into pieces and snaps the spear in two; He burns the chariots in the fire. 10 Let be and be still, and know (recognize and understand) that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations! I will be exalted in the earth! 11 The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our Refuge (our High Tower and Stronghold). Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]!

HALLELUJAH! Our God REIGNS! He IS in control and HE is about to make HIS voice HEARD! Loud and clear! Are you ready? Here are our instructions from the Lord in 2 Timothy 4:1-2:

1 I charge [you] in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, Who is to judge the living and the dead, and by (in the light of) His coming and His kingdom: 2 Herald and preach the Word! Keep your sense of urgency [stand by, be at hand and ready], whether the opportunity seems to be favorable or unfavorable. [Whether it is convenient or inconvenient, whether it is welcome or unwelcome, you as preacher of the Word are to show people in what way their lives are wrong.] And convince them, rebuking and correcting, warning and urging and encouraging them, being unflagging and inexhaustible in patience and teaching.

Amen! Our job hasn't changed! We are to BE the LIGHT in our world! When WE speak HIS WORD, we give HIM something to confirm, bringing HIM fame! Here, to encourage you in YOUR ministry, is Hillsong with "Children of the Light":

       Verse 1

Children in the wilderness

Following the love You poured out for us

Covered by the Name that we confess

Jesus Saviour forever

Verse 2

Roaming through the dark of night

Clinging to the word that burns deep inside

Eyes fixed on Your Name and endless light

Jesus Saviour forever

Chorus

Set alight to follow

In the shadow of Your Name

The world is Yours and I know

Everything will find its place

Under Your Name

Verse 3

Walking on through the fire

Knowing I will not be burned but refined

Fearless in Your Name here by my side

Jesus Saviour forever

Verse 4

Taking on the raging storm

Anchored to Your kingdom unshakeable

Holding to the Name that outshines all

Jesus Saviour forever

Bridge:

Children of the light

Blazing through the night

Taking back what the devil had stolen

Calling on the Name

Breaking every chain

Jesus everlasting freedom

Running through the wild

Dancing in the fire

Taking back what the devil had stolen

Calling on the Name

Breaking every chain

Jesus everlasting freedom

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All the power all the glory

All the praise be to Your Name forever

Shalom in Him!