Faith Without Works Is Dead, No Dream Too Small, Listen and Immediately Respond, Jesus Sees You, The Great Commission, Does God Exist?, and "God Is On Your Side"
In This Issue... James 2:17, Quotes by Norman & Grace Barnes and Barry St. Clair, Articles by LWF Ministries (Adrian Rogers), Alex Kocman, Randy Alcorn, plus Song by FAITHFUL
Photo by David Guion
Welcome to this issue of one24worship - Because worship is a daily lifestyle, one 24-hour day at a time, not just a weekly event.
The one24worship Newsletter is a weekly offering of inspiration, ideas, and insights... 1-2-4: one verse, two quotes, and four observations at a time.
When the Lord gave the Ten Commandments to Moses in Exodus 20, there was only one of those commands that began with the word, “Remember.”
“Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.” Exodus 20:8 ESV
Perhaps He inserted the word remember into the command because He knew we would have a tendency to forget!
For six 24-hour days each week, we should work like our our lives depend upon us. But we should also be mindful to take at least one 24-hour day each week to remember and rest in the reality that our lives do not depend upon us!
The one24worship One Verse this week speaks to the tension of faith and works.
During July and August, the Praise Singer Adult Choir at our church takes a summer rehearsal break. This break gives us an opportunity to slow down and experience a season of Sabbath before heading into all of the preparations of the fall, including for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Yes, it’s July and I’m already talking about Thanksgiving and Christmas! 😀 dg
It may seem counterintuitive but small things matter in big ways. Still, small promptings matter.
May we remember to take time to Sabbath and be replenished in the reality that while we often work like our lives depend upon us, they do not! He is in control so we can rest in Him.
Enjoy!
David
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One Verse
“So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.” James 2:17 ESV
Two Quotes
Norman and Grace Barnes
“No dream is too small for God. Sometimes it’s the ‘small’ things that make a big difference.” Norman & Grace Barnes
[Source: Norman & Grace Barnes, Destiny Calls: Living Your Dream – The remarkable true story of an ordinary couple who dared to believe God for the impossible., (Norman Barnes and Grace Barnes, Published by Canaan Press, ©2009), pg. 54]
Barry St. Clair
“You just never know what will happen over time when you listen to and immediately respond to a still, small prompting from the Lord.” Barry St. Clair
[Source: Barry St. Clair, July 2024 Ministry Update (Accessed 07/16/2024]
Four Observations
Jesus Sees You in the Storm - Article from Love Worth Finding Ministries with Adrian Rogers
Excerpt: “Are you in the middle of a storm? You can trust that just like Jesus watched over the disciples, He is watching over you.” 👉 Read More…
The Great Commission and the Great Deception - Article by Alex Kocman at ABWE .org
Excerpt: “The question isn’t whether we’re sharing a message with the world but whose message we’re sharing with the world. Either we will overflow with the gospel of grace or regurgitate the approved narrative of the regime. There is ultimately no in-between.” 👉 Read More…
Does God Exist? - Article by Randy Alcorn at EPM .org
Excerpt: “Consider the most complex software program you’ve ever used. Could it have developed on its own, without an intelligent designer? Of course not. How much more ridiculous is it to suppose that time, chance, and natural forces—on their own—produced the far more complex DNA?” 👉 Read More…
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SONG "God Is On Your Side" featuring Tamar Chipp, Taylor Leonhardt and Sarah Kroger from FAITHFUL - YouTube Video: God Is On Your Side (ft. Tamar Chipp) Live Video
CHORUS
“God is on the side of the afflicted / God is on the side of the oppressed / He will carry justice to the victim / He will give His weary children rest / He upholds the cause of all the needy / There is not a wrong He won’t set right / Oh friend, put your hope in Him / God is on your side!”
Written by Taylor Leonhardt, Sarah Kroger, Lina Abujamra, Amanda Pittman
© Black MTN Music; Fiat Music; Running Club Anthems; The Sounds Of Running Club Songs; Remaining portion is unaffiliated
Until next week,
David Guion
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“We are so fickle. We change directions or position rather rapidly. But God doesn’t! He says, ‘I change not.’” Brother Butch Ikels
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