Friday Morning Prayer:)… March 24, 2022
March 25, 2022 - 5 minutes readThe cross upon which Jesus died
Is a shelter in which we can hide
And its grace so free is sufficient for me
And deep is its fountain as wide as the sea.
Though millions have found him a friend
And have turned from the sins they have sinned
The Savior still waits to open the gates
And welcome a sinner before it’s too late.
The hand of my Savior is strong
And the love of my Savior is long
Through sunshine or rain, through loss or in gain,
The blood flows from Calvary to cleanse every stain.[1]
“Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep, or to grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope.”[2]
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The Christians at Thessalonica weren’t sure about what part their fellow believers who died would have at the return of Christ. So, Paul reassures the believers. “We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who sleep in him.”[3] It was a joy talking through the last 5 verses of 1 Thessalonians chapter 4 with brothers last night. Indeed, we were encouraged by Paul’s inspired words as the Spirit of God led our discussion.
“We believe Jesus died…” ‘The cross… is a shelter in which we can hide.’ We sing redeemed by the blood of the Lamb; the hymn chorus, “I will glory in the cross, in the cross, lest his suffering all be in vain, I will weep no more for the cross that he bore, I will glory in the cross.”[4] The mercy and grace of God demonstrated through the cross of Christ is sufficient; and, it is most efficient for the truly regenerate heart, those drinking at and pursuing the depths of the fountain. My life and yours truly began at the cross. We have supernatural hope! A blessed assurance, confidence, certainty, and recurring Holy Spirit power to live and please our gracious God. Amazing truth! Jesus indwells, the kingdom of God is in our midst, and he will return “…with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first.”[5]
This life is full of uncertainty, discouragement, pain and heartache, struggle, frustration, recurring sin, pride, self-sufficient tendencies, etc. ‘Through sunshine or rain, through loss or in gain, The blood flows from Calvary to cleanse every stain.’ Humble, by God’s power you persevere, so do I. The cross before, the world behind. Through the awesome power of God, we, who hide in the cross, will be caught up together in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. Wow! May this supernatural reality sink in, hidden in your heart to motivate and encourage. Beloved, our hope, certainty, “…we will be with the Lord forever. Therefore, encourage each other with these words.”[6]
There’s room at the cross for you
There’s room at the cross for you
Though millions have come, there’s still room for one
Yes there’s room at the cross for you.
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Friday Morning Prayer… First Baptist Church, 1912 Arnold Way, Alpine.
Sisters meet at 0900
Join faithful sisters in Christ representing different Church fellowships.
Brothers meet at 0730
You are invited! Join brothers for a time of encouragement and intentional prayer. Always a joy as the Spirit leads our time together.
Men’s breakfast at First Baptist this Saturday 27th of March. 0800. Brothers invited to enjoy the fellowship of the saints! Great breakfast and most excellent Spiritual food from the Holy Scriptures. Help us Lord, to glorify you with and through our lives.
[1] https://lyricstranslate.com/en/ira-stanphill-theres-room-cross-you-lyrics.html
[2] 1 Thessalonians 4:13
[3] Ibid v. 14
[4] https://namethathymn.com/hymn-lyrics/viewtopic.php?t=1329
[5] 1 Thessalonians 4:16
[6] Ibid v. 17-18
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