The Hope of Glory, Reflect God's Heart, Bring Everything to Jesus, Epic Gathering of the Global Church, How Can I Be Saved?, Another Amazing Adventure, and "Our God Reigns 2025"
In This Issue... Colossians 1:27, Quotes by Louie Giglio and O. Hallesby, Observations by Gather25, Alistair Begg, and Barry & Lawanna St. Clair, Plus Song by Martin Smith, Cody Carnes, Chris Tomlin
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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 landing in your email inbox every Thursday... 1-2-4: one verse, two quotes, and four observations at a time.
In recent years, my now 22-year old Chevy pickup has periodically had trouble starting. For whatever reason, the truck will randomly just “decide” not to start. No rhyme, no reason.
No start.
I insert the key, turn the key, and… nothing! Nada!
And then, usually, as if it suddenly “decides” to start all on it’s own, the ignition will engage when I turn the key once more and the engine will crank.
It’s been a perplexing mystery, to say the least. And a fear of being helplessly stranded somewhere can certainly elicit a feeling of hopelessness.
Well, finally, just this week, my mechanic was finally able to experience the truck mysteriously “deciding” to not start and that moment gave him the opportunity he needed to hook up his diagnostic equipment.
He was able to quickly determine that the error code was showing the problem and solution. The problem was a failing component within the starter and the solution was to replace the starter.
Mystery solved! Starter replaced! Engine engaged! Hope restored!
We don’t have to live too many years to discover that this life is filled with perplexing mysteries! And the greatest of mysteries is solved by the hope of the gospel!
Whenever fear or perplexity rises, there is a powerful hope that emerges from the mystery of the gospel. And that hope is found in this truth…
“…Christ in you, the hope of glory.” Colossians 1:27b ESV
This one24worship Verse for this week assists us as diagnostic equipment for hope when encountering the mysteries of life.
Our hope is not a hope in ourselves but, as Christ-followers, it is a hope within ourselves!
That’s the riches of the glory of this mystery of the gospel - it’s Christ in you, the hope of glory!
Christ in me, my only hope!
Mystery solved! Starter replaced! Engine engaged! Hope restored!
Enjoy!
David
One Verse
“To them God chose to make known how great among the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.” Colossians 1:27 ESV
Two Quotes
Louie Giglio
“Your mission is to turn your place in life into a place of true worship. To do whatever you do in a way that will reflect God’s heart to those around you.” Louie Giglio
[Source: Louie Giglio, The Air I Breathe: Worship as a Way of Life, (Louie Giglio, Published by Multnomah Books, ©2003, page 99)]
O. Hallesby
“…I can bring everything to Jesus, no matter how difficult it is, and I need not be frightened away by my doubts or my weak faith, but only tell Jesus how weak my faith is.” O. Hallesby
[Source: O. Hallesby, Prayer, (O. Hallesby, Published by Augsburg Publishing House, ©1931, page 34)]
Four Observations
Gather25, An Epic Gathering of the Global Church - Gather25.com
A unique global broadcast beginning tomorrow, February 28, 2025 7:00pm through March 1, 2025 8:00pm CST. For more information, visit Gather25.com.
Excerpt: “Gather25 is an unprecedented 25-hour global broadcast event telling the inspiring stories of the global Church, by the global Church. But it won’t be a gathering of the global Church without you.
Jesus followers in churches, campuses, arenas, and living rooms–from every continent and denomination–will join together across every time zone to watch the Gather25 broadcast that is free to everyone, everywhere.
For 25 hours, Gather25 is inviting believers across the world to pray, repent, worship, and discover how the love of Jesus is transforming the world through everyday people.
This is our moment in history to come together, be inspired by the stories of how God is moving across the earth, and be excited to share Jesus everywhere.” 👉 Read More…
How Can I Be Saved? - by Alistair Begg at TruthForLife.org
Excerpt: “Make no mistake: Christianity is a personal matter—but it’s not a private one. To follow Christ on the narrow road is a choice everyone must make. For every one of us, there is a crossroads decision concerning the claims of Christ.” 👉 Read More…
FOR STUDENT LEADERS: Another Amazing Adventure for Us... Again! - by Barry & Lawanna St. Clair at GenImpact.us
Excerpt: “The Greek philosopher Heraclitus once said, “The only constant in life is change.” After four meaningful and impactful years at East-West Ministries, Lawanna and I are transitioning from East-West Ministries to our new 501c3 called GenImpact. Our good friend Kurt Nelson, CEO at East-West, is graciously on board with us about this new venture.
This change comes with great anticipation for the opportunities ahead and with deep gratitude for the years we have spent serving through East-West. Our time there has been a rich season of working alongside a dedicated team to create a global youth ministry strategy for East-West.
This new 501(c)3 will ensure expanded, long-term, and cost-effective strategies to fulfill our nearly 60-year passion "to equip leaders to reach and disciple the next generation"—thus the name GenImpact.
The Lord has affirmed this decision over and over with numerous and specific answers to prayer each step along the way. We will continue the work of equipping and mobilizing leaders, fostering deep relationships, and reaching those who have yet to encounter the love of Christ.” 👉 Read More…
SONG “Our God Reigns 2025” by Martin Smith, Cody Carnes, Chris Tomlin - YouTube Video: OUR GOD REIGNS 2025 - Gather Worship, Sinach & Martin Smith
This song is from a collection of Gather Worship songs recently released by Gather25, unique global broadcast taking place tomorrow, February 28, 2025 7:00pm through March 1, 2025 8:00pm CST. For more information, visit Gather25.com.
VERSE FOUR & CHORUS
“Find us on our knees / Have mercy on us please / Our hope is in You / We believe it’s true / God can save a nation / Our hope is in You / We believe it’s true / God can save the nations”
“Our God reigns… / Our God reigns… / Forever Your kingdom reigns!”
Written by Martin Smith, Cody Carnes, Chris Tomlin
© 2025 Curious? Music UK (PRS) (adm at IntegratedRights .com), Writer's Roof Publishing (BMI) / Capitol CMG Paragon (BMI), S.D.G Publishing (BMI) (adm. at CapitolCMGPublishing .com).
Until next week,
David Guion
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Enjoyed your newsletter. I think, at times we all feel like your truck. We all want to get up and start working on things that need to be done. Sometimes, it's things we put off for awhile. When get up to start doing what we have been putting off, our starter turns over but then stops. Your article on hope is the answer. Jesus is our Hope and in Him Hope is eternal. I believe when our starter doesn't work, we need to turn our eyes on our greatest Hope, Jesus. In Him is life, love and eternity, all of these spring eternal, through and in Him.