Friday Morning Prayer:)… June 8, 2017
June 8, 2017 - 6 minutes readAlas, and did my Savior bleed?
And did my Sovereign die?
Would He devote that sacred head
For such a worm as I?
And did my Sovereign die?
Would He devote that sacred head
For such a worm as I?
At the cross, at the cross where
I first saw the light,
And the burden of my heart rolled away,
It was there by faith I received my sight,
And now I am happy all the day!
I first saw the light,
And the burden of my heart rolled away,
It was there by faith I received my sight,
And now I am happy all the day!
At the cross, at the cross where
I first saw the light,
And the burden of my heart rolled away,
It was there by faith I received my sight,
And now I am happy all the day![1]
I first saw the light,
And the burden of my heart rolled away,
It was there by faith I received my sight,
And now I am happy all the day![1]
“For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.”[2]
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Yes Indeed! Rejoice!
Washed in the blood of the Lamb! The soul-cleansing blood of the Lamb! Through Jesus, my garments are white as snow… those stained garments put off by the mercy of God. An early hymn encourages the relevance of the cross as we persevere this life: “Dear dying Lamb, Thy precious blood Shall never lose its pow’r, Till all the ransomed church of God Are safe, to sin no more…”[3] Brother/sister, embrace the comfort of our gracious God, as we sing, “I hear the Savior say, “Thy strength indeed is small; Child of weakness, watch and pray, Find in Me thine all in all.” Yes! “Jesus paid it all, All to Him I owe; Sin had left a crimson stain, He washed it white as snow.”[4]
Lord, help me to appreciate, cherish, and readily proclaim the significance of the cross. Amazing love! How can it be? That Thou, my God, should die for me? Yes, the old rugged cross is an emblem of suffering and shame, yet through it, I, and you too, in Christ, have been redeemed! He took my sins and my sorrows and made them his very own, and he bore the burden to Calvary and suffered and died alone! How marvelous! How wonderful! And, my song shall ever be, how marvelous! How wonderful! is my Savior’s love for me![5] Therefore, stand amazed!
May I resolve to live out and share the gospel! Paul said, “…I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified.”[6] The cross is the bridge to salvation! Moreover, I, a sinner, run to the cross every day! Humble, desperate for God’s power! You too, let’s rely on the Spirit’s power to overcome recurring sin, discouragement, frustrations, temptations, whatever you may be struggling through, God in you is greater! By God’s grace, we overcome! Many times together!
Beloved, know God through our Lord Jesus, pursue, embrace, and persevere in him, Christ Jesus, who is your life! I have decided to follow Jesus because he through abundant grace and mercy chose me unto salvation! You too! Supernatural joy! He sought me and bought me with his redeeming blood! Victory in Jesus! Therefore, In his strength, day by day, even moment by moment, we heed, “…If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.”[7]
Was it for sins that I had done
He groaned upon the tree?
Amazing pity! grace unknown!
And love beyond degree!
He groaned upon the tree?
Amazing pity! grace unknown!
And love beyond degree!
Well might the sun in darkness hide,
And shut His glories in,
When Christ, the mighty Maker, died
For man, His creature’s sin.
And shut His glories in,
When Christ, the mighty Maker, died
For man, His creature’s sin.
Thus might I hide my blushing face
While His dear cross appears.
Dissolve my heart in thankfulness,
And melt mine eyes to tears.
While His dear cross appears.
Dissolve my heart in thankfulness,
And melt mine eyes to tears.
But drops of grief can ne’er repay
The debt of love I owe;
Here, Lord, I give myself away,
’Tis all that I can do.
The debt of love I owe;
Here, Lord, I give myself away,
’Tis all that I can do.
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Sisters are meeting to pray. First Baptist. 1912 Arnold Way. Alpine. 0900.
Gals in Christ are invited! If your schedule allows, I am certain you’d be welcome to join in a sweet hour of prayer. Thank you, ladies, for meeting for intentional prayer and encouragement. A necessary discipline and joy! Check it out.
Brothers are meeting too! Mountain View Bible. 2710 Alpine Blvd. Alpine. 0730.
Diverse brothers united at the cross! We gather to love one another and pray! You are invited! A brief time of fellowship and intentional prayer. A Humble pursuit of our God. If your schedule allows, join us. Be encouraged and strengthened in our shared faith!
Your brother,
Randall:)….
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