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Rev.A.R.Smith
Oct 18, 07 - 10:38 AM |
A Message and a Prayer.
Dedication. A Message and a Prayer. Dedicate; To appropriate solemnly to any person or purpose; to give wholly or chiefly to. The ministers of the gospel dedicate themselves, their time, and their studies, to the service of Christ. Consecrated; devoted; and appropriated. Have you dedicated yourself to God? Have you dedicated yourself to the Principles, Oracles, and Word, that God is the only God, His statutes are real and true, and His Son is called Jesus Christ? Are you dedicated to Him? “I will extol thee, O LORD; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me. O LORD my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me.” Extol him that rideth upon the heavens by his name Jah. The Lord is great, and worthy to be praised. He heals me, in my time of illness, He raises me, in time of weakness, He comforts me, in time of loss, and He strengthens me, in time of peril. You love me, no matter weather I am Black, or white, Poor, or Rich, Fare in appearance, or homely. No matter weather I am from the North, South, East or west, you still love me. We rejoice over your strength, and the fear of your enemies toward you, and your Children. We applaud your Glory, and are in awl of your Grandeur, and Power. For you have taken the dust, that we came from, and lifted us up, clothed us in princely garments, placed a ring upon our finger, placed shoes upon our feet, and called us your Children, co-inheritors to Your Kingdom with Your Only Begotten Son, Jesus. What is it then, that we should offer our body's as a living sacrifice, which is our reasonable service to You. What is it then, that we should dedicate our lives to you, and to the purpose of seeking the lost souls for your kingdom? When I fear, you are there, when I ask for Faith, you give abundantly, when I hunger, do you not give me bread, and when I thirst, isn't there a spring that burst forth to my comfort? When this world says; “Woe unto us a troubled people.” We who are dedicated to you, have abundance of hope, for faith without works is dead, being alone. Our hope separates us from the rest of mankind. Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; we are your Children. (Ref. Rom 12:12.) “Hope is an essential and fundamental element of Christian life, so essential indeed, that, like faith and love, it can itself designate the essence of Christianity. (1Pe_3:15; Heb_10:23).(Easton.) We have given ourselves wholly, and chiefly to You. But O Lord, we need more faith to accomplish the things that are pleasing to You. Sometimes we are weak in body, thou our are spirit is willing. We fail You often, our Lord, thou we mean not to. We backslide at times Lord, seeking help from man first, instead of turning to prayer. For this we are sorry. “O LORD, thou hast brought up my soul from the grave: thou hast kept me alive, that I should not go down to the pit. Sing unto the LORD, O ye saints of his, and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.” Our dedication to the Lord is not futile, for we worship a God, that is not only able to promise, but also is most able, to deliver. We worship a God that knows what we need, even before we ask. We worship a God that chastises us, when we become unruly and self pleasing. We worship a God that has made allowances for our weakness, and failures. We give thanks for your holiness, your mercy and your understanding. Do we call upon the name, Lord, I Am,Yahweh, El, and Christ? Yes, for all are one and one is in all. “For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. And in my prosperity I said, I shall never be moved. LORD, by thy favour thou hast made my mountain to stand strong: thou didst hide thy face, and I was troubled.” Be not angry at me, O Lord, for I am still learning Your ways, and have trouble at times understanding. Send to me, Your Holy Spirit, to teach me, guide me, and instruct me in Your Holiness. I have cried all the night long, for Your forgiveness, and comfort. I have stood upon the house top, shouting Your praises. I have sung songs, and spiritual songs, to Your name, for thou art Holy, and worthy. Is my dedication to you not full, am I or do I still lack something to please you? Tell me, O Lord, and I will repent. For as I live, I live unto You. “I cried to thee, O LORD; and unto the LORD I made supplication. What profit is there in my blood, when I go down to the pit? Shall the dust praise thee? shall it declare thy truth? Hear, O LORD, and have mercy upon me: LORD, be thou my helper.” For if, and when, I die, who shall Glorify Thy name, after me? Shall one as I, come forth, and pick up the cross, that was left behind? Shall there be others to praise you, when I am unable? For with in the Grave, I know nothing, say nothing, and praise no one. |
REV.JACOB.C.CHACKO
 Mar 19th, 2008 - 2:02 AM |
Re: A Message and a Prayer.
Praise the GOD of mission by knowing all what GOD has been doing through you for His glory and mission around the world With prayer DAISY AND JACOB FOUNDERS OF MISSIONS ASIA |
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