Deliverance

Tuesday, May 30, 2006

Change

a WORD from God's Book (photo: 7 Falls, Colorado Springs, CO) Then the LORD told him, "You can be sure I have seen the misery of my people in Egypt. I have heard their cries for deliverance from their harsh slave drivers. Yes, I am aware of their suffering. My eyes strain to see your deliverance, to see the truth of your promise fulfilled. For I know that as you pray for me and as the Spirit of Jesus Christ helps me, this will all turn out for my deliverance. First I predicted your deliverance; I declared what I would do, and then I did it--I saved you. No foreign god has ever done this before. You are witnesses that I am the only God," says the LORD. [ Hannahs Prayer of Praise ] Then Hannah prayed: "My heart rejoices in the LORD! Oh, how the LORD has blessed me! Now I have an answer for my enemies, as I delight in your deliverance. Exodus 3:7

a WORD from God's Book (photo: San Louis Bay,CA) "I am the LORD, and I do not change. The LORD Almighty has spoken--who can change his plans? When his hand moves, who can stop him?" But this is the LORD's reply: I would no more reject my people than I would change my laws of night and day, of earth and sky. "Now it's time to change your ways! Turn to face God so he can wipe away your sins, pour out showers of blessing to refresh you For God has reserved a priceless inheritance for his children. It is kept in heaven for you, pure and undefiled, beyond the reach of change and decay. He will take these weak mortal bodies of ours and change them into glorious bodies like his own, using the same mighty power that he will use to conquer everything, everywhere. Malachi 3:6 Isaiah 14:27 Jeremiah 33:25 Acts 3:19 1 Peter 1:4 Philippians 3:21 Peace Our world may crumble atound us, but God never changes. LIFEgroups - together experiencing God! Glenn - 368 Mission Hill Way, Colorado Springs CO 80921

Honor

a WORD from God's Book (photo: Maui) __________________________________________________________________________________ For you made us only a little lower than God, and you crowned us with glory and honor. Teach me your ways, O LORD, that I may live according to your truth! Grant me purity of heart, that I may honor you. Don't be impatient for the LORD to act! Travel steadily along his path. He will honor you, giving you the land. Let the LORD's people show him reverence, for those who honor him will have all they need. May we shout for joy when we hear of your victory, flying banners to honor our God. May the LORD answer all your prayers. [ Pauls Life for Christ ] For I live in eager expectation and hope that I will never do anything that causes me shame, but that I will always be bold for Christ, as I have been in the past, and that my life will always honor Christ, whether I live or I die. Psalm 8:5 Psalm 86:11 Psalm 37:34 Psalm 34:9 Psalm 20:5 Philippians 1:20 A change in behavior begins with a change in the heart. LIFEgroups - together expereincing God! Glenn - 368 Mission Hill Way, Colorado Springs, CO 80921

Favor

a WORD from God's Book (photo: Steamboat Springs, CO) But I keep right on praying to you, LORD, hoping this is the time you will show me favor. In your unfailing love, O God, answer my prayer with your sure salvation. The LORD mocks at mockers, but he shows favor to the humble. We believe that we are all saved the same way, by the special favor of the Lord Jesus." (E)ven while we were dead because of our sins, he gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead. (It is only by God's special favor that you have been saved!) God saved you by his special favor when you believed. And you can't take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Each time he said, "My gracious favor is all you need. My power works best in your weakness." So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may work through me. Psalm 69:13 Proverbs 3:34 Acts 15:11 Ephesians 2:5 Ephesians 2:8 2 Corinthians 12:9 Peace God loves you as much as if you were His only child. LIFEgroups - together experiencing God! Glenn - 368 Mission Hill Way, Colorado Springs CO 80921

Joyfully

a WORD from God's Book (photo: Home) "You'll take delight in God, the Mighty One, and look to him joyfully, boldly. You'll pray to him and he'll listen; he'll help you do what you've promised. You'll decide what you want and it will happen; your life will be bathed in light. To those who feel low you'll say, 'Chin up! Be brave!' and God will save them. Joyfully you'll pull up buckets of water from the wells of salvation. And as you do it, you'll say, "Give thanks to God. Call out his name. Ask him anything! Shout to the nations, tell them what he's done, spread the news of his great reputation! We're not in charge of how you live out the faith, looking over your shoulders, suspiciously critical. We're partners, working alongside you, joyfully expectant. I know that you stand by your own faith, not by ours. Because of our faith, Christ has brought us into this place of highest privilege where we now stand, and we confidently and joyfully look forward to sharing God's glory. Job 22:26 Isaiah 12:3 2 Corinthians 1:24 Romans 5:2 Peace Never let a bleak past overshadow a bright future. LIFEgroups - together expereincing God! Glenn - 368 Mission Hill Way, Colorado Springs CO 80921

Learn

a WORD from God's Book (photo: Steamboat Springs,CO) ________________________________________________________________________________________________ (Y)ou offer forgiveness, that we might learn to fear you. When I learn your righteous laws, I will thank you by living as I should! Learn to be wise, and develop good judgment. Don't forget or turn away from my words. Then the way you live will always honor and please the Lord, and you will continually do good, kind things for others. All the while, you will learn to know God better and better. In its place you have clothed yourselves with a brand-new nature that is continually being renewed as you learn more and more about Christ, who created this new nature within you. Psalm 130:4 Psalm 119:7 Proverbs 4:5 Colossians 1:10 Colossians 3:10 Peace Only Jesus can transform your life. LIFEgroups - together experiencing God! Glenn - 368 Mission Hill Way, Colorado Springs CO 880921

Ready

a WORD from God's Book (photo: Steamboat Springs,CO) _______________________________________________________________ The Lord is ready to help all those who call out to him. He helps those who really mean it when they call out to him. Don't be obsessed with getting more material things. Be relaxed with what you have. Since God assured us, "I'll never let you down, never walk off and leave you," we can boldly quote, God is there, ready to help; I'm fearless no matter what. But make sure in your hearts that Christ is Lord. Always be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks you about the hope you have. Be ready to give the reason for it. But do it gently and with respect. Peter fairly exploded with his good news: "It's God's own truth, nothing could be plainer: God plays no favorites! It makes no difference who you are or where you're from—if you want God and are ready to do as he says, the door is open. "That explains it," said Paul. "John preached a baptism of radical life-change so that people would be ready to receive the One coming after him, who turned out to be Jesus. If you've been baptized in John's baptism, you're ready now for the real thing, for Jesus." Psalm 145:18 Hebrews 13:5 1 Peter 3:15 Acts 10:34 Acts 19:4 Peace Our highest privilege is to talk to God; our highest duty is to listen to Him. LIFEgroups - together experiencing God! Glenn - 368 Mission Hill Way, Colorado Springs CO 80921

Light up

a WORD from God's Book (photo: Steamboat Springs, CO 5/17/2006) ___________________________________________________________________________________ Revelation flows from me. My decisions light up the world. My deliverance arrives on the run, my salvation right on time. I'll bring justice to the peoples. Even faraway islands will look to me and take hope in my saving power. O LORD, you are my light; yes, LORD, you light up my darkness. Remember, our Message is not about ourselves; we're proclaiming Jesus Christ, the Master. All we are is messengers, errand runners from Jesus for you. It started when God said, "Light up the darkness!" and our lives filled up with light as we saw and understood God in the face of Christ, all bright and beautiful. Work hard to feed hungry people. Satisfy the needs of those who are crushed. Then my blessing will light up your darkness. And the night of your suffering will become as bright as the noonday sun. LORD, you have brought light to my life; my God, you light up my darkness. Isaiah 51:4 2 Samuel 22:29 2 Corinthians 4:5 Isaiah 58:10 Psalm 18:28 _______________________________________________________ Peace. Let your light shine - whether you're a candle in a corner or a lighthouse on a hill. LIFEgroups - together experiencing God! Glenn - 368 Mission Hill Way, Colorado Springs, CO 80921

Stream

a WORD from God's Book (photo: Steamboat Springs, CO - yesterday) _______________________________________________________________________________ The king's heart is like a stream of water directed by the LORD; he turns it wherever he pleases. You visit the earth and cause it to overflow; You greatly enrich it; The stream of God is full of water; You prepare their grain, for thus You prepare the earth. Jesus answered by quoting Deuteronomy: "It takes more than bread to stay alive. It takes a steady stream of words from God's mouth." "For he will be like a tree planted by the water, that extends its roots by a stream and will not fear when the heat comes; but its leaves will be green, and it will not be anxious in a year of drought Nor cease to yield fruit. "But let justice roll down like waters and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream. Proverbs 21:1 Psalm 65:9 Matthew 4:4 Jeremiah 17:8 Amos 5:24 ________________________________________________________ Peace Jesus is the only stream who can satisfy the thirsty soul. LIFEgroups - together experiencing God! Glenn - 368 Mission Hill Way, Colorado Springs, CO 80921

Think

a WORD from God's Book (photo: yesterday, Old Colorado City) ____________________________________________________________________________ What are mortals that you should think of us, mere humans that you should care for us? So be sure to pay attention to what you hear. To those who are open to my teaching, more understanding will be given. But to those who are not listening, even what they think they have will be taken away from them." Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit think about things that please the Spirit. Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will know what God wants you to do, and you will know how good and pleasing and perfect his will really is. And now, dear brothers and sisters, let me say one more thing as I close this letter. Fix your thoughts on what is true and honorable and right. Think about things that are pure and lovely and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. Psalm 8:4 Luke 8:18 Romans 8:5 Romans 12:2 Philippians 4:8 Right thinking leads to right living. LIFEgroups - together experiencing God! Glenn - 368 Mission Hill Way, Colorado Springs CO 80921

All things

a WORD from God's Book (photo: Maui) Yours, O LORD, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the victory, and the majesty. Everything in the heavens and on earth is yours, O LORD, and this is your kingdom. We adore you as the one who is over all things. You gave him authority over all things." Now when it says "all things," it means nothing is left out. But we have not yet seen all of this happen. For he must remain in heaven until the time for the final restoration of all things, as God promised long ago through his prophets. Furthermore, because of Christ, we have received an inheritance from God, for he chose us from the beginning, and all things happen just as he decided long ago. But you have received the Holy Spirit, and he lives within you, so you don't need anyone to teach you what is true. For the Spirit teaches you all things, and what he teaches is true--it is not a lie. So continue in what he has taught you, and continue to live in Christ. And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. 1 Chronicles 29:11 Hebrews 2:8 Acts 3:21 Ephesians 1:11 1 John 2:27 Romans 8:28

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Peace

Feeding your belief will starve your doubts.

LIFEgroups - together experiencing God!

Glenn - 368 Mission Hill Way, Colorado Springs CO 80921

Confident

a WORD from God's Book (photo: above Lake Tahoe, CA) _________________________________________________________________________________ My heart is confident in you, O God; no wonder I can sing your praises! Wake up, my soul! So now, come back to your God! Act on the principles of love and justice, and always live in confident dependence on your God. I am confident that I will see the LORD's goodness while I am here in the land of the living. And endurance develops strength of character in us, and character strengthens our confident expectation of salvation. But Christ, the faithful Son, was in charge of the entire household. And we are God's household, if we keep up our courage and remain confident in our hope in Christ. We are confident of all this because of our great trust in God through Christ. Psalm 108:1 Hosea 12:6 Psalm 27:13 Romans 5:4 Hebrews 3:6 2 Corinthians 3:4 ________________________________________________________ Peace We can be confident about tomorrow if we walk with God today. LIFEgroups - together experiencing God! Glenn - 368 Mission Hill Way, Colorado Springs CO 80921

Hour

a WORD from God's Book (photo: Los Alamitos,CA)) _____________________________________________________________________________ Hour by hour I place my days in your hand… Even if you live a long time, don't take a single day for granted. Take delight in each light-filled hour… Jesus replied, "There are twelve hours of daylight every day. As long as it is light, people can walk safely. They can see because they have the light of this world. A wise youth works hard all summer; a youth who sleeps away the hour of opportunity brings shame. Yes, it will be `business as usual' right up to the hour when the Son of Man returns. Psalm 31:15 Ecclesiastes 11:8 John 11:9 Proverbs 10:5 Luke 17:30 ____________________________________________________ Peace It's not the hours you put in that count, buyt what you put in the hours. LIFEgroups - together experiencing God! Glenn - 368 Mission Hill Way, Colorado Springs CO 80921

Meditate

a WORD from God's Book (photo: Gleneagele, CO) _____________________________________________________________________________ O God, we meditate on your unfailing love as we worship in your Temple. I honor and love your commands. I meditate on your principles. Help me understand the meaning of your commandments, and I will meditate on your wonderful miracles. I will meditate on your majestic, glorious splendor and your wonderful miracles. Study this Book of the Law continually. Meditate on it day and night so you may be sure to obey all that is written in it. Only then will you succeed. Psalm 48:9 Psalm 119:48 Psalm 119:27 Psalm 145:5 Joshua 1:8 Peace To be a healthy Christian, don’t treat the Bible as snack food. LIFEgroups – together experiencing God! Glenn – 368 Mission Hill Way, Colorado Springs CO 80921

Lift

a WORD from God's Book (photo: Los Alamitos,CA) ___________________________________________________________________________________ "If only you would prepare your heart and lift up your hands to him in prayer! Let's lift our hearts and hands at one and the same time, praying to God in heaven Lift up your heads, O you gates; and be lifted up, you age-abiding doors, that the King of glory may come in. Cause me to hear Your loving-kindness in the morning, for on You do I lean and in You do I trust. Cause me to know the way wherein I should walk, for I lift up my inner self to You. I assure you that you can say to this mountain, `May God lift you up and throw you into the sea,' and your command will be obeyed. All that's required is that you really believe and do not doubt in your heart. Humble yourselves [feeling very insignificant] in the presence of the Lord, and He will exalt you [He will lift you up and make your lives significant]. Job 11:13 Lamentations 3:41 Psalm 24:7 Psalm 143:8 Mark 11:23 James 4:10 ___________________________________________________________ Peace Bending down to lift up another is good exercise for the heart. LIFEgroups - together experiencing God! Glenn - 368 Mission Hill Way, Colorado Springs CO 80921

Know

a WORD from God's Book (photo: WOW! Not just a bush - home cs) ___________________________________________________________________________________ "So what's new? I know all this. The question is, "How can mere mortals get right with God?' But how can people call for help if they don't know who to trust? And how can they know who to trust if they haven't heard of the One who can be trusted? And how can they hear if nobody tells them? Since the world in all its fancy wisdom never had a clue when it came to knowing God, God in his wisdom took delight in using what the world considered dumb--preaching, of all things!-to bring those who trust him into the way of salvation. And this is the real and eternal life: That they know you, The one and only true God, And Jesus Christ, whom you sent. We know very well that we are not set right with God by rule-keeping but only through personal faith in Jesus Christ. How do we know? We tried it--and we had the best system of rules the world has ever seen! Convinced that no human being can please God by self-improvement, we believed in Jesus as the Messiah so that we might be set right before God by trusting in the Messiah, not by trying to be good. Job 9:2 Romans 10:14 1 Corinthians 1:21 John 17:3 Galatians 2:16

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Peace

To know happiness, know God!

LIFEgroups - together experiencing God!

Glenn - 368 Mission Hill Way, Colorado Springs CO 80921

Gain

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Happy is the person who finds wisdom and gains understanding.

Then you will understand what it means to fear the LORD, and you will gain knowledge of God.

And how do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul in the process? Is anything worth more than your soul?

Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the priceless gain of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. I have discarded everything else, counting it all as garbage, so that I may have Christ.

[ The Priceless Gain of Knowing Christ ] Whatever happens, dear brothers and sisters, may the Lord give you joy. I never get tired of telling you this.

Proverbs 3:13 Proverbs 2:5 Matthew 16:26 Philippians 3:8 Philippians 3:1
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Peace

The gains of heaven will more than compensate us for the losses of earth.

LIFEgroups - together experiencing God!

Glenn - 368 Mission Hill Way, Colorado Springs CO 80921

Great

a WORD from God's Book (photo: Alaska ) ______________________________________________________________________ This same Good News that came to you is going out all over the world. It is changing lives everywhere, just as it changed yours that very first day you heard and understood the truth about God's great kindness to sinners. Oh, what a wonderful God we have! How great are his riches and wisdom and knowledge! How impossible it is for us to understand his decisions and his methods! May you experience the love of Christ, though it is so great you will never fully understand it. Then you will be filled with the fullness of life and power that comes from God. God has given gifts to each of you from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Manage them well so that God's generosity can flow through you. "So don't be afraid, little flock. For it gives your Father great happiness to give you the Kingdom. Yet true religion with contentment is great wealth. Colossians 1:6 Romans 11:33 Ephesians 3:19 1 Peter 4:10 Luke 12:32 1 Timothy 6:6 ___________________________________________________________ Peace Little children are of great value to Gpd. LIFEgroups - together experiencing God! Glenn - 368 Mission Hill Way, Colorado Springs CO 80921

Expect

a WORD from God's Book (photo: Maui) ______________________________________________________________________________ The godly can look forward to happiness, while the wicked can expect only wrath. Shouldn't we expect far greater glory when the Holy Spirit is giving life? Be brave. Be strong. Don't give up. Expect GOD to get here soon. But when you ask him, be sure that you really expect him to answer, for a doubtful mind is as unsettled as a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. GOD told them, "I've never quit loving you and never will. Expect love, love, and more love! You, GOD, prescribed the right way to live; now you expect us to live it. Proverbs 11:23 2 Corinthians 3:8 Psalm 31:24 James 1:6 Jeremiah 31:3 Psalm 119:4 __________________________________________________________ Peace We experience peace - not panic - when we trust the power of God. LIFEgroups - together experiencing God! Glenn - 368 Mission Hill Way, Colorado Springs CO 80921