Encouragement:) June 16, 2014

Faithful In Christ,

“Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth, burst into jubilant song with music; make music to the Lord with the harp, with the harp and the sound of singing, with the trumpets and the blast of the ram’s horn– shout for joy before the Lord, the King.” [!] Psalm 98:4. :).

Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him!
How I’ve proved Him o’er and o’er;
Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus!
Oh, for grace to trust Him more!

Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way!
Search me and try me, Master, today!
Whiter than snow, Lord, wash me just now,
As in Thy presence humbly I bow.

I need Thee, oh, I need Thee;
Every hour I need Thee;
Oh, bless me now, my Savior,
I come to Thee.

How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity! Psalm 133:1. This past week our brother Joseph and I sat at Starbucks looking to this verse representing UNITY of all brothers and sisters “In Christ.” The unity of our covenant community, in intimate, loving, supportive, encouraging, persistent relationships bound by our shared faith. Historically, pilgrims would converge on Jerusalem to celebrate the festival and worship together. It was a fine, good, and pleasant representation of unity among believers in our Holy God. The same is true as you join with brothers and sisters every weekend to praise and worship through the power of the holy Spirit:).

Our strong desire is to live, live, live our Christ lives everyday being lead by God the Spirit! We gather to lift our Lord Jesus! We gather to feed on the Word of God! We gather to PRAY, worship, embrace and love each other! Exciting! Fulfilling! A necessity to experience God!

Beloved, I pray YOU are encouraged always, especially as you intentionally pursue and actively engage in covenant relationships with other believers everyday. Moreover, I pray you are experiencing the supernatural, comforting, empowering presence of God the Holy Spirit, through ALL circumstances, trials and tribulations. Indeed, may the precious oil, which may be viewed as symbolic of the fruit of the Spirit, especially Joy, and Love overflowing in abundance, a sweet and holy anointing flowing through you today as God blesses and supernaturally empowers. 133: 2-3.

Let’s pray unceasing together: that many who trust our Lord as Savior and Lord, those within our congregations, would be encouraged and empowered! May we apply the the teaching of the Word, stay in step with the Spirit, and by all holy means available, avoid the messiness of going our own way. Moreover, we pray, pray, pray without ceasing for the many, many throughout Alpine and the surrounding areas who do not find their fulfillment in Christ alone, hence never happy nor experiencing supernatural peace and joy as given In Christ.

Lord, we pray for salvation, only through the cross, for the many lost in their sins, those within our sphere of influence we ask You to draw the spiritually blind to Yourself through us. Forgive me for my complacency and unwillingness to speak when opportunity presents itself. Lord help me to see the new faces at church, those in the stores, at the gym, where ever You have me as folks You are drawing to Yourself through me, especially those needing salvation, but also those In Christ needing love and encouragement.

I heard the Savior say,
“Thy strength indeed is small;
Child of weakness, watch and pray,
Find in Me thine all in all.”

Jesus paid it all,
All to Him I owe;
Sin had left a crimson stain,
He washed it white as snow.

Brothers and sisters, “Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things; [!] his right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him. The Lord has made his salvation known and revealed his righteousness to the nations. Psalm 98:1-2

I lift my eyes up, my help comes from the Lord. My heart will sing no other Name: Jesus! Jesus! Nothing compares to Your embrace! Overflow! :).

Thank you for your unceasing prayer!

LoVe YOU much!

Randall:).