Reflecting God – Embrace Holy Living - WordAction - The Foundry Publishing House of Kansas City, Missouri, United States - The Global Church of the Nazarene for Saturday, 14 October 2017 "Beyond the Mountain" by Amy Crofford - 1 John 5:13-21
1 John 5:13 I have written you these things so that you may know that you have eternal life — you who keep trusting in the person and power of the Son of God.
14 This is the confidence we have in his presence: if we ask anything that accords with his will, he hears us. 15 And if we know that he hears us — whatever we ask — then we know that we have what we have asked from him.
16 If anyone sees his brother committing a sin that does not lead to death, he will ask; and God will give him life for those whose sinning does not lead to death. There is sin that does lead to death; I am not saying he should pray about that. 17 All wrongdoing is sin, but there is sin that does not lead to death.
18 We know that everyone who has God as his Father does not go on sinning; on the contrary, the Son born of God protects him, and the Evil One does not touch him.
19 We know that we are from God, and that the whole world lies in the power of the Evil One.
20 And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us discernment, so that we may know who is genuine; moreover, we are united with the One who is genuine, united with his Son Yeshua the Messiah. He is the genuine God and eternal life.
21 Children, guard yourselves against false gods!
-------1 John 5:13 I have written you these things so that you may know that you have eternal life — you who keep trusting in the person and power of the Son of God.
14 This is the confidence we have in his presence: if we ask anything that accords with his will, he hears us. 15 And if we know that he hears us — whatever we ask — then we know that we have what we have asked from him.
16 If anyone sees his brother committing a sin that does not lead to death, he will ask; and God will give him life for those whose sinning does not lead to death. There is sin that does lead to death; I am not saying he should pray about that. 17 All wrongdoing is sin, but there is sin that does not lead to death.
18 We know that everyone who has God as his Father does not go on sinning; on the contrary, the Son born of God protects him, and the Evil One does not touch him.
19 We know that we are from God, and that the whole world lies in the power of the Evil One.
20 And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us discernment, so that we may know who is genuine; moreover, we are united with the One who is genuine, united with his Son Yeshua the Messiah. He is the genuine God and eternal life.
21 Children, guard yourselves against false gods!
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Haiti is mountainous so it is not surprising that a familiar Haitian proverb refers to them. Like most proverbs, “Beyond the mountain is a mountain” is used in various ways. One meaning is that life has ups and downs. Another meaning is that as one goes on in life, one sees cycles. An alternative meaning is that if one fails, there will be other opportunities. It can also be used by someone who is weak to say that they are backed by someone stronger.
God is like the mountain behind us. He keeps us and sustains us. “But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one” (2 Thessalonians 3:3). We must remember that God and Satan are not equals. In Psalm 73:23-34, David writes: “Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will take me into glory.” The Creator of the universe holds our hand and guides us through each day. We are assured of glory as our final destination.
Haiti is mountainous so it is not surprising that a familiar Haitian proverb refers to them. Like most proverbs, “Beyond the mountain is a mountain” is used in various ways. One meaning is that life has ups and downs. Another meaning is that as one goes on in life, one sees cycles. An alternative meaning is that if one fails, there will be other opportunities. It can also be used by someone who is weak to say that they are backed by someone stronger.
God is like the mountain behind us. He keeps us and sustains us. “But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one” (2 Thessalonians 3:3). We must remember that God and Satan are not equals. In Psalm 73:23-34, David writes: “Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will take me into glory.” The Creator of the universe holds our hand and guides us through each day. We are assured of glory as our final destination.
Hymn for Today:
"A Mighty Fortress Is Our God" by Martin Luther
1. A mighty fortress is our God,
a bulwark never failing;
our helper he, amid the flood
of mortal ills prevailing.
For still our ancient foe
does seek to work us woe;
his craft and power are great,
and armed with cruel hate,
on earth is not his equal.
2. Did we in our own strength confide,
our striving would be losing,
were not the right Man on our side,
the Man of God's own choosing.
You ask who that may be?
Christ Jesus, it is he;
Lord Sabaoth his name,
from age to age the same;
and he must win the battle.
3. And though this world, with devils filled,
should threaten to undo us,
we will not fear, for God has willed
his truth to triumph through us.
The prince of darkness grim,
we tremble not for him;
his rage we can endure,
for lo! his doom is sure;
one little word shall fell him.
4. That Word above all earthly powers
no thanks to them abideth;
the Spirit and the gifts are ours
through him who with us sideth.
Let goods and kindred go,
this mortal life also;
the body they may kill:
God's truth abideth still;
his kingdom is forever!
Thought for Today:
However, when the Spirit of Truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth; for he will not speak on his own initiative but will say only what he hears. He will also announce to you the events of the future.(John 16:13a}
Please pray:
For faculty and students as they prepare for full-time Christian ministry in Mexico.
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1. A mighty fortress is our God,
a bulwark never failing;
our helper he, amid the flood
of mortal ills prevailing.
For still our ancient foe
does seek to work us woe;
his craft and power are great,
and armed with cruel hate,
on earth is not his equal.
2. Did we in our own strength confide,
our striving would be losing,
were not the right Man on our side,
the Man of God's own choosing.
You ask who that may be?
Christ Jesus, it is he;
Lord Sabaoth his name,
from age to age the same;
and he must win the battle.
3. And though this world, with devils filled,
should threaten to undo us,
we will not fear, for God has willed
his truth to triumph through us.
The prince of darkness grim,
we tremble not for him;
his rage we can endure,
for lo! his doom is sure;
one little word shall fell him.
4. That Word above all earthly powers
no thanks to them abideth;
the Spirit and the gifts are ours
through him who with us sideth.
Let goods and kindred go,
this mortal life also;
the body they may kill:
God's truth abideth still;
his kingdom is forever!
Thought for Today:
However, when the Spirit of Truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth; for he will not speak on his own initiative but will say only what he hears. He will also announce to you the events of the future.(John 16:13a}
Please pray:
For faculty and students as they prepare for full-time Christian ministry in Mexico.
This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now
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