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Reflecting God - Embrace Holy Living - The Nazarene Publishing House [The Foundry Publishing] in Kansas City, Missouri, United States - The Global Church of the Nazarene - The Global Church of the Nazarene for Friday, 14 July 2017 - "Build Up The Church" by David Restrick - 1 Corinthians 14:10 There are undoubtedly all kinds of sounds in the world, and none is altogether meaningless; 11 but if I don’t know what a person’s sounds mean, I will be a foreigner to the speaker and the speaker will be a foreigner to me. 12 Likewise with you: since you eagerly seek the things of the Spirit, seek especially what will help in edifying the congregation.
Reflecting God - Embrace Holy Living - The Nazarene Publishing House [The Foundry Publishing] in Kansas City, Missouri, United States - The Global Church of the Nazarene - The Global Church of the Nazarene for Friday, 14 July 2017 - "Build Up The Church" by David Restrick - 1 Corinthians 14:10 There are undoubtedly all kinds of sounds in the world, and none is altogether meaningless; 11 but if I don’t know what a person’s sounds mean, I will be a foreigner to the speaker and the speaker will be a foreigner to me. 12 Likewise with you: since you eagerly seek the things of the Spirit, seek especially what will help in edifying the congregation.
13 Therefore someone who speaks in a tongue should pray for the power to interpret. 14 For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit does pray, but my mind is unproductive. 15 So, what about it? I will pray with my spirit, but I will also pray with my mind; I will sing with my spirit, but I will also sing with my mind. 16 Otherwise, if you are giving thanks with your spirit, how will someone who has not yet received much instruction be able to say, “Amen,” when you have finished giving thanks, since he doesn’t know what you are saying? 17 For undoubtedly you are giving thanks very nicely, but the other person is not being edified. 18 I thank God that I speak in tongues more than all of you, 19 but in a congregation meeting I would rather say five words with my mind in order to instruct others than ten thousand words in a tongue!
20 Brothers, don’t be children in your thinking. In evil, be like infants; but in your thinking, be grown-up. 21 In the Torah it is written,
“By other tongues,
by the lips of foreigners
I will speak to this people.
But even then they will not listen to me,”
says Adonai.[1 Corinthians 14:21 Isaiah 28:11–12]
22 Thus tongues are a sign not for believers but for unbelievers, while prophecy is not for unbelievers but for believers. 23 So if the whole congregation comes together with everybody speaking in tongues, and uninstructed people or unbelievers come in, won’t they say you’re crazy? 24 But if you all prophesy, and some unbeliever or uninstructed person enters, he is convicted of sin by all, he is brought under judgment by all, 25 and the secrets of his heart are laid bare; so he falls on his face and worships God, saying, “God is really here among you!”
26 What is our conclusion, brothers? Whenever you come together, let everyone be ready with a psalm or a teaching or a revelation, or ready to use his gift of tongues or give an interpretation; but let everything be for edification.
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In 1 Corinthians 14 Paul addresses the issue of speaking in tongues, or languages. As I read these verses, I am reminded of a great field camp meeting that we attended when we were missionaries in South Africa. Our field covered the northeast area of the country where several different ethnic groups resided. Our evangelist was an American and did not speak any of the languages of the people, so interpreters were needed. As the speaker approached the pulpit, he was flanked by two interpreters. The sermon was preached in English, but interpretation was given in two other languages. Periodically through the sermon, one interpreter would sit down and another would take his place. Each time this happened, the language changed. During the sermon, we heard the preaching in no less than five different languages, but it was all done in an orderly way and the whole crowd was built up in the faith.
This should be the way with our worship. As we sing and hear the Word proclaimed, and now more frequently in other languages, our purpose should be to build up the Body of Christ in the faith. Everything must be done to build up the Church.
"I'll Go Where You Want Me To Go" by Charles E. Prior
This should be the way with our worship. As we sing and hear the Word proclaimed, and now more frequently in other languages, our purpose should be to build up the Body of Christ in the faith. Everything must be done to build up the Church.
"I'll Go Where You Want Me To Go" by Charles E. Prior
1. It may not be on the mountain’s height,
Or over the stormy sea;
It may not be at the battle’s front
My Lord will have need of me.
But if by a still, small voice He calls
To paths I do not know,
I’ll answer, dear Lord, with my hand in Thine,
"I’ll go where You want me to go."
Refrain:
I’ll go where You want me to go, dear Lord,
Over mountain, or plain, or sea.
I’ll say what You want me to say, dear Lord.
I’ll be what You want me to be.
2. Perhaps today there are loving words
Which Jesus would have me speak;
There may be now, in the paths of sin,
Some wand’rer whom I should seek.
O Savior, if Thou wilt be my Guide,
Tho' dark and rugged the way,
My voice shall echo the message sweet,
I’ll say what you want me to say.
Refrain:
I’ll go where You want me to go, dear Lord,
Over mountain, or plain, or sea.
I’ll say what You want me to say, dear Lord.
I’ll be what You want me to be.
3. There’s surely somewhere a lowly place
In earth’s harvest fields so wide
Where I may labor thro' life’s short day
For Jesus, the Crucified;
So, trusting my all to Thy tender care,
And knowing Thou lovest me,
I’ll do Thy will with a heart sincere,
I’ll be what You want me to be.
Refrain:
I’ll go where You want me to go, dear Lord,
Over mountain, or plain, or sea.
I’ll say what You want me to say, dear Lord.
I’ll be what You want me to be.
Thought for Today:
Thought for Today:
Under his control, the whole body is being fitted and held together by the support of every joint, with each part working to fulfill its function; this is how the body grows and builds itself up in love.[Ephesians 4:16].
Please pray:
For development of Christian leaders in Mali.
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Reflecting God - Embrace Holy Living - The Nazarene Publishing House [The Foundry Publishing House] in Kansas City, Missouri, United States - The Global Church of the Nazarene for Thursday, 13 July 2017 - A “Straight Course” by David Restrick - Proverbs 15:20 A wise son is a joy to his father,
The Book of Proverbs constantly presents us with contrasts. One phrase advises us how to be wise, to do good, or to gain the approval of the Lord. The next phrase warns us of the consequences for doing the opposite. Proverbs 15:21 reverses that order.
This reminds me of the first time I went fishing. The crappies were prolific in our nearby lake and we went to take advantage of them. We put minnows on our hooks with a simple sinker and float on a fixed line; we had a field day catching fish. Those fish had no sense at all. In the late afternoon sunshine, the rays of light glinted off the minnows and the crappies went for them. When they did, they were ours! I’m sure those crappies must have seen their brothers and sisters being snatched out of the water before their eyes, but did that make any difference to them? None at all! All they could think of was the joy of grabbing that juicy little minnow, and it led them to their destruction.
We must not be like those foolish fish. We need to follow the wisdom of the Lord, keeping to His straight course.
"Yield Not To Temptation" by Horatio R. Palmer
and only a fool despises his mother.
21 Folly appeals to one who lacks sense,
but a person of discernment goes straight ahead.
22 Without deliberation, plans go wrong;
but with many advisers, they succeed.
23 People take pleasure in anything they say;
but a word at the right time, how good it is!
24 For the prudent, the path of life goes upward;
thus he avoids Sh’ol below.
25 Adonai will pull down the houses of the proud,
but preserves intact the widow’s boundaries.
26 Adonai detests plans to do evil,
but kind words are pure.
27 The greedy for gain brings trouble to his home,
but he who hates bribes will live.
28 The mind of the righteous thinks before speaking,
but the mouth of the wicked spews out evil stuff.
29 Adonai is far from the wicked,
but he listens to the prayer of the righteous.
30 A cheerful glance brings joy to the heart,
and good news invigorates the bones.
31 He who heeds life-giving correction
will be at home in the company of the wise.
32 He who spurns discipline detests himself,
but he who listens to correction grows in understanding.
33 The discipline of wisdom is fear of Adonai,
so before being honored, a person must be humble.
-------The Book of Proverbs constantly presents us with contrasts. One phrase advises us how to be wise, to do good, or to gain the approval of the Lord. The next phrase warns us of the consequences for doing the opposite. Proverbs 15:21 reverses that order.
This reminds me of the first time I went fishing. The crappies were prolific in our nearby lake and we went to take advantage of them. We put minnows on our hooks with a simple sinker and float on a fixed line; we had a field day catching fish. Those fish had no sense at all. In the late afternoon sunshine, the rays of light glinted off the minnows and the crappies went for them. When they did, they were ours! I’m sure those crappies must have seen their brothers and sisters being snatched out of the water before their eyes, but did that make any difference to them? None at all! All they could think of was the joy of grabbing that juicy little minnow, and it led them to their destruction.
We must not be like those foolish fish. We need to follow the wisdom of the Lord, keeping to His straight course.
"Yield Not To Temptation" by Horatio R. Palmer
1. Yield not to temptation,
For yielding is sin;
Each vict’ry will help you,
Some other to win;
Fight valiantly onward,
Evil passions subdue;
Look ever to Jesus,
He will carry you through.
Refrain:
Ask the Savior to help you,
Comfort, strengthen and keep you;
He is willing to aid you,
He will carry you through.
2. Shun evil companions,
Bad language disdain;
God’s name hold in rev’rence,
Nor take it in vain;
Be thoughtful and earnest,
Kindhearted and true;
Look ever to Jesus,
He will carry you through.
Refrain:
Ask the Savior to help you,
Comfort, strengthen and keep you;
He is willing to aid you,
He will carry you through.
3. To him that o’ercometh,
God giveth a crown;
Through faith we will conquer,
Though often cast down;
He who is our Savior,
Our strength will renew;
Look ever to Jesus,
He will carry you through.
Refrain:
Ask the Savior to help you,
Comfort, strengthen and keep you;
He is willing to aid you,
He will carry you through.
Thought for Today:
Thought for Today:
For God’s “nonsense” is wiser than humanity’s “wisdom.”
And God’s “weakness” is stronger than humanity’s “strength.”[1 Corinthians 1:25].
Please pray:
That many people in Mali will come to know Yeshua the Messiah and receive the fullness of the Ruach HaKodesh.
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Reflecting God - Embrace Holy Living - The Nazarene Publishing House [The Foundry Publishing House] in Kansas City, Missouri, United States - The Global Church of the Nazarene - "Discernment Brings Knowledge" by David Restrick for Wednesday, 12 July 2017 - Proverbs 15:10 Discipline is severe for one who leaves the way,
The selections found in Proverbs 15 are a series of conditions that are opposites of each other. One part of the proverb presents the positive, and the other the negative. We see this in Proverbs 15:14, “The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.”
This verse reminds me of my days as a seminary student. Classes were grueling, the work was rigorous, and the professors seemed to be merciless with the amount of work they gave us. We would approach the end of a semester and we could hardly wait to be done with our classes and be free of the pressure. Yet, within just a short time, we were anxious for the new semester to begin. We were eager to learn what the next professor would teach us. We wanted to enrich our knowledge with new ideas and new insights. It was as if we could not get enough. Yes, when graduation came there was a sense of relief, but along with it regret that we would be leaving. We wanted to learn more.
Shouldn’t we all be that way in our relationship with Jesus? Lord, we want more of you.
"More About Jesus" by Eliza E. Hewitt
and whoever can’t stand correction will die.
11 Sh’ol and Abaddon lie open to Adonai;
so how much more people’s hearts!
12 A scorner does not like being corrected;
he won’t go to the wise [for advice].
13 A glad heart makes a face happy,
but heartache breaks the spirit.
14 The mind of a person with discernment seeks knowledge,
but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
15 For the poor, every day is hard;
but the good-hearted have a perpetual feast.
16 Better little with the fear of Adonai
than great wealth coupled with worry.
17 Better a vegetable dinner with love
than a stall-fattened ox with hate.
18 Hot-tempered people stir up strife,
but patient people quiet quarrels.
19 The lazy person’s way seems overgrown by thorns,
but the path of the upright is a level highway.
-------The selections found in Proverbs 15 are a series of conditions that are opposites of each other. One part of the proverb presents the positive, and the other the negative. We see this in Proverbs 15:14, “The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.”
This verse reminds me of my days as a seminary student. Classes were grueling, the work was rigorous, and the professors seemed to be merciless with the amount of work they gave us. We would approach the end of a semester and we could hardly wait to be done with our classes and be free of the pressure. Yet, within just a short time, we were anxious for the new semester to begin. We were eager to learn what the next professor would teach us. We wanted to enrich our knowledge with new ideas and new insights. It was as if we could not get enough. Yes, when graduation came there was a sense of relief, but along with it regret that we would be leaving. We wanted to learn more.
Shouldn’t we all be that way in our relationship with Jesus? Lord, we want more of you.
"More About Jesus" by Eliza E. Hewitt
1. More about Jesus would I know,
More of His grace to others show;
More of his saving fullness see,
More of His love who died for me.
Refrain:
More, more about Jesus,
More, more about Jesus;
More of His saving fullness see,
More of His love who died for me.
2. More about Jesus let me learn,
More of his holy will discern;
Spirit of God, my teacher be,
Showing the things of Christ to me.
Refrain:
More, more about Jesus,
More, more about Jesus;
More of His saving fullness see,
More of His love who died for me.
3. More about Jesus in His Word,
Holding communion with my Lord;
Hearing his voice in ev'ry line,
Making each faithful saying mine.
Refrain:
More, more about Jesus,
More, more about Jesus;
More of His saving fullness see,
More of His love who died for me.4. More about Jesus on his throne,
Riches in glory all His own;
More if His kingdom's sure increase;
More of His coming, Prince of peace.
Refrain:
More, more about Jesus,
More, more about Jesus;
More of His saving fullness see,
More of His love who died for me.
Thought for Today:
Therefore, from the day we heard of it, we have not stopped praying for you, asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will in all the wisdom and understanding which the Spirit gives;[Colossians 1:9b].
Please pray;
For faculty and students as they prepare for full-time Christian ministry in Malawi.
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