16 For when we made known to you the power and the coming of our Lord Yeshua the Messiah, we did not rely on cunningly contrived myths. On the contrary, we saw his majesty with our own eyes. 17 For we were there when he received honor and glory from God the Father; and the voice came to him from the grandeur of the Sh’khinah, saying, “This is my son, whom I love; I am well pleased with him!” 18 We heard this voice come out of heaven when we were with him on the holy mountain.
19 Yes, we have the prophetic Word made very certain. You will do well to pay attention to it as to a light shining in a dark, murky place, until the Day dawns and the Morning Star rises in your hearts. 20 First of all, understand this: no prophecy of Scripture is to be interpreted by an individual on his own; 21 for never has a prophecy come as a result of human willing — on the contrary, people moved by the Ruach HaKodesh spoke a message from God.
"Between Words and Actions" by Author: Michael PalmerWords can carry a movement only so far. Through words, it’s possible to raise awareness, build excitement and gather support for a new idea or cause. However, if that cause or idea doesn’t follow through with action, the idea will inevitably die. After all, people are looking for results, not just words.
One disconnect we find between culture and Christianity is in the ratio of words to actions. We are a people who like words and are unafraid to use them against others. We often use words like horseshoes or hand grenades, with the hope that our words might find their mark; that somehow our words might change a heart.
The problem is that we are called, by actions as well as words, to share in the coming of the kingdom of God. Through the years, the Kingdom has drawn closer with each passing day. Its movements were brought, not through clever words alone, but by the actions, sacrifices, blood, sweat and tears of the everyday Christ follower.
As we look towards the future, with hope of what will be “someday,” may it be by our loving actions, and not just our words, that the world is changed.
Hymn for Today: "Tell The Blessed Story" by Haldor Lillenas, copyright 1920, Renewed 1948 by Naarene Publishing House. All rights Reserved.
1. Church of God, awaken; heed the Lord’s command,
Tell the blessèd story of the cross.
Fields are white for harvesting on every hand,
Tell the blessèd story of the cross.
Refrain
Tell the blessèd story of the cross of Jesus,
Tell the blessèd story of the hallowed cross.
Until every nation learns of full salvation,
Tell the blessèd story of the cross.
2. Has not He commissioned you the news to bear?
Tell the blessèd story of the cross.
Go ye into all the world, and everywhere
Tell the blessèd story of the cross.
Refrain
Tell the blessèd story of the cross of Jesus,
Tell the blessèd story of the hallowed cross.
Until every nation learns of full salvation,
Tell the blessèd story of the cross.
3. Stand no longer idle while the moments fly.
Tell the blessèd story of the cross.
Multitudes in heathen darkness live and die.
Tell the blessèd story of the cross.
Refrain
Tell the blessèd story of the cross of Jesus,
Tell the blessèd story of the hallowed cross.
Until every nation learns of full salvation,
Tell the blessèd story of the cross.
4. Publish unto all the world redeeming grace.
Tell the blessèd story of the cross.
Until in the home of rest you find your place.
Tell the blessèd story of the cross.
Refrain
Tell the blessèd story of the cross of Jesus,
Tell the blessèd story of the hallowed cross.
Until every nation learns of full salvation,
Tell the blessèd story of the cross.
"Salvation is not simply Christ's work in us; it is alos His work through us, which is demonstrated by a life of holiness"[Daniel Powers].
Please pray:
For the development of Christian leaders in Tanzania.
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Please pray:
For the development of Christian leaders in Tanzania.
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