Sunday, November 11, 2007

STANDING ON HIS WORD

Standing on HIS word is something I've been doing for years. It has really been brought home these past 40+ days just how crucial it is to do just that, moment by moment.


I remember years ago studying Bible Memory work under the Navagators and learning a very fundamental visual lesson that has stood the test of time. I thought I would share that with you today. Those who have heard this, it will refresh your memory, those who have not heard it I hope it will be something you can cling to


Picture your hand, and the 5 fingers on your hand. Each finger stands for a truth about Hiding the Word in our hearts.

#1 - HEAR the WORD - Romans 10:17 "So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God."

#2 - READ the WORD - Ephesians 3:4 "Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ." & Revelation 1:3 "Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand."

#3 - STUDY the WORD - II Timothy 2:15 "Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."

#4 - MEMORIZE the WORD - Psalms 119:9-11 "Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word."

#5 - MEDITATE on the WORD - Psalms 143:5 "I remember the days of old; I meditate on all they works: I muse on the work of thy hands." & Psalms 119:99 "I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation."

The times of testing will come and when they do it is the WORD OF GOD that sustains us and gives us strength to stand.


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God is so very faithful to encourage us and to send us tokens of what we need along the way. David has had two of these special tokens from God during the past weeks he has been home. (1) He and his brother were at the bowling Alley and "out of the blue" (?) no......from God!!......a man came up to David and said "God loves you and I love you." (2) Last week Aric, David and I were standing in line at M*c*D*o*n*a*l*d*s and I was telling Aric what a fine young man he was and then I said "Is Uncle David a young man?" A young man standing in front of the 3 of us turned to us and said, "We are all young since we will never die". We began talking to him and found that he was a Prodigal that had returned to God. He talked about the words, prayers and teaching of his mother never leaving him. David was almost in tears and saying, "Everywhere I turn God is confirming himself to me."


Last Sunday, November 4th, David officially joined the church. Another momentous day in our lives. Our Pastor's wife said to him, "We are expecting great things from you, David."

I cannot tell you the joy it is to have David join Mickey & I every morning at 7:30 for our Bible Study and prayer time. We have longed for this day as the three of us join hands and pour out our tears of gratitude to our God. He has been in every Sunday morning and evening service, and every Wednesday night and even went the last Saturday of October to help with the Angel Food Ministry.


He has a very important job interview Monday morning at 9 a.m. We ask that you join with us in praying about this. Our prayer is that God will open the door he wants David to walk through and will close the ones he does not want him to walk through.

I know many of you are praying with us, and for us, during this time. I want you to know how very much that means to us and how very much we appreciate that fact

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20 comments:

Pen of Jen said...

Yes I believe God is affirming the path to you all. Prayers still coming from NM

Barbara said...

Wonderful testimony Susan. I pray for David that he will grow in grace and wisdom.

... said...

how heart warming it is to see God "talking to" and affirming david. i truly believe this is one way he works to talk to us. he will be in my prayers this week.

i'm up early here in hawaii since my colorado clock is so different than hawaii time. so i thought i'd check a couple of blogs :] this one brought a tear to my eye. hope things are getting better around there. aloha.

Anonymous said...

Amazing, that's what our God is! Your words are such an encouragement for us to never give up in our fight for Jenna to reconnect to the Lord.

Blessings to all of you!

retha said...

It is so wonderful to hear how the LORD help us to keep knowing HE is the one talking to us!
I am praying! and that your family ties will be strengthen even further!

Jenileigh said...

Halellujah! Halellujah! Praises to the King!

This post brought tears to my eyes. So much truth and how awesome to see the hand of God at work so strongly. How glorious for David to have come home to the Father. I feel like shouting, woohoo!! I know your heart is rejoicing my sweet friend.

Thank-you for another reminder of how faithful our Father is.

A Captured Reflection said...

I have an award for you - see post of Monday 12th Nov 'Ray of Sunshine'.

I have been memorising scripture again these past few weeks, it's made a real difference!

I love the way that God is reaching out with such individual and wonderful love to your son. Isn't that so encouraging when the 'battle' is on - because the battle is the Lord's!!

Susan said...

I am so blessed reading your story. God is good my friend. I'm praying for that job interview.

Hugs,

Susan

kc bob said...

#6 - DO the WORD - James 1:22 "Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says."

Carole Burant said...

My prayers are indeed continuing for all of you...the very best of luck to David on the job interview!! xox

Ruth said...

I will be praying for all of you and for David's job interview Monday. May you enjoy the rainbow that has come from your tears!!

AdoptedAsHisOwn said...

I am standing in agreement with you Susan!!!!! Praise God for this awesome testimony! Isnt' He just awesome!!

Myrna said...

"Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God Rev19:1

I'm so glad I stopped by tonight. I needed to hear some good news like that. I know you are seeing your prayers answered!

Anonymous said...

Susan,

I love what is hapening in your life right now! It is such a beautiful picture of our God. Nothing is impossible with Him. How he takes each one of us into account, and really, really loves us, I will never ever comprehend. But stories like yours helps me to grasp His goodness and mercy a little bit more.

To hear these stories you shared of the conversations with strangers just brings me to tears. Glory to Him!

Lovely post!

Linds said...

His life, through your words, Susan, is already having an impact on other lives. I will keep you all in my prayers, and most especially for the interview.

Midlife Cycler said...

It is so encouraging to read how God is working in your son's life. The message I hear from you , as a mother, is to never cease praying for God to work in our childrens lives. Its so hard some days for me and can be overwhelmingly discouraging. Thanks for your words.
Jody

Cheryl said...

Wonderful post. I loved the five finger thing. That is one that I will try and memorize. Wishing David the best on his interview. God Bless!

TO BECOME said...

My prayers are with you and your family. May God open that door that has been made just for David and may he have the patience to wait on the Lord. love you,Susan. connie from Texas

Susan Skitt said...

Beautiful Susan. It's so exciting to see God at work.

God bless :)

God's Word truly never returns void!

inspired said...

wow God makes sure that we are sure that it's OUR God
and just to make sure the Lord has a witness in a far off land just to remind us He's not confined to time and space:]
God bless you all, love you all iN CHRiST \o/