Monday Memories: Awesome Certainty

From John 3:14-17:  “And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in Him may have eternal life.  For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him may not perish but may have eternal life.  Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through Him.”

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Holy God of Abraham and Sarah

His Tree of Life blesses generations

Throughout Creation’s awesome certainty

Into Christ’s death, reborn as new nations

 

When rising with each new, precious morning

Blessed by our Father’s love, mercy, and grace

Witnessing His divine truth, now spoken

Passing on to each act and word we place

 

Walking as His body, the Son of Man

Sanctified through His sacrificial blood

Christ leads, encouraging all to follow

Life streaming to pristine sea, free of mud

 

Broken lives, breathing as imperfections

Life’s daily missteps, forever stumbling

Christ’s forgiveness showers each soul with love

Pardoning sinners, no longer tumbling

 

Grace-filled Holy Spirit moves within us

Offering necessary strength and hope

Fueling deep faith, God’s awesome certainty

Go forth, blessed and ready, walk life’s tightrope

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Here is a special song, written by American composer, Marty Haugen, “Tree of Life and Awesome Mystery.” This short tune is filled with inspiring verses.

Originally published March, 2021.

Oswald Chambers Quote

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Prayer is not only asking, but an attitude of mind which produces the atmosphere in which asking is perfectly natural.

From Matthew 7:11: “If you, then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good things to those who ask Him!”

Oswald Chambers (1874-1917) was a Scottish evangelist and Christian teacher.  Following his death from an illness while in Egypt during World War I, his wife took on the task of transcribing the detailed notes she had written from his lectures and sermons.  Gertrude Hobbs Chambers’ efforts resulted in the publication in 1924 of MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST.  I frequently read from this devotional, and it has greatly deepened my faith and understanding of God’s Word.

Nourished from Grace

From Ephesians 2:5-7: “Even when we were dead through our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved—and raised us up with Him and seated us with Him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, so that in the ages to come He might show the immeasurable riches of His grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.“

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Faith’s spirit seeks
Heavenly grace
Distilled through Christ
Love shall embrace

Depths of joy thirst
Touched by His grace
Waters of hope
Christ’s welcome face

Righteousness breathes
Strengthened by grace
Free gift from Christ
Destiny’s place

For each Christian
Peace full of grace
Resume filled
Christ’s risen space

Bountiful feast
Nourished from grace
Truth found in Christ
Finish thy race

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From Ephesians 2:20-21: “Built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone; in Him the whole structure is joined together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord.”

Charles Swindoll Quote

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Serenity is another word for peace; something we all long to have. Where do we find this peace? Peace comes from trusting in God.

From Isaiah 26:3: “Those of steadfast mind You keep in peace, in peace because they trust in You.”

Charles Swindoll (born 1934) is an American pastor and Christian author.

Rosa Parks Quotes

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Stand for something or you will fall for anything. Today’s mighty oak is yesterday’s nut that held its ground.

Memories of our lives, our works and our deeds will live in others.

Rosa Parks (1913-2005) was an American civil rights activist. She has sometimes been called the “mother of the civil rights movement.”

Called by Destiny

From Ephesians 2:4-5: “But God, who is rich in mercy, out of the great love with which He loved us even when we were dead through our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved.”

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Called by Father’s grace Renewing Heaven’s light Receiving forgiveness Redemption takes flight

Called by river’s strength Flowing with nature’s rain Living waters fill light Taste of harvest’s grain

Called by Savior’s peace Discovering true hope Following blessed light Faith grips mercy’s rope

Called by Calvary Kneeling again to pray Witnessing Risen Light Transformation’s clay

Called by Spirit’s light Embracing Scripture’s Word Honoring every verse Truth no longer blurred

Called by destiny Walking in Christ’s shadow Matching His faithful steps Light’s grace always flows

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From 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24: “May the God of peace Himself sanctify you entirely, and may your spirit and soul and body be kept sound and blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you is faithful, and He will do this.”

Charles Stanley Quote

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Jesus doesn’t remove all yokes; He exchanges our burdensome one for His “easy” one.

From Matthew 11:28-30: “Come to Me, all you who are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light.”

Charles Stanley (1932-2023) was an American pastor and Christian writer.  He was dedicated to leading a teaching ministry.

R. A. Torrey Quote

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Anticipate your battles, fight them on your knees before temptation comes, and you will always have the victory.

From 2 Chronicles 20:15: “He said, ‘Listen, all Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem and King Jehoshaphat: Thus says the Lord to you: Do not fear or be dismayed at this great multitude, for the battle is not yours but God’s.‘”

R. A. Torrey (1856-1928) was an American Christian evangelist and Bible teacher. Reuben Archer Torrey also served as pastor, educator, and writer.

Alan Redpath Quote

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If you look up into His face an say, “Yes, Lord, whatever it costs,” at that moment He’ll flood your life with His presence and power.

From Psalm 63:3-4: “Because Your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise You. So I will bless You as long as I live; I will lift up my hands and call on Your name.

Alan Redpath (1907-1989) was a British pastor, evangelist, and Christian author.

Trusting Jesus (Elfchen Series #305)

Destiny

Faith

Cross reveals

Identify with Christ

Light discovered in forgiveness

Resolute

Encouragement

Call

From Calvary

Invitation of Cross

Walking in Christ’s footprints

Eternal

Commitment

Hope

Standing together

Christ’s fulfilling blood

Cross blesses with love

Peace