Blessed God of the Sower, may the life of this dear reader be filled with the seeds of hope from Thy heart; in Christ Jesus I pray, amen.
Our text for today comes from Psalm 105: 1 Hallelujah! Thank God! Pray to him by name! Tell everyone you meet what he has done! 2 Sing him songs, belt out hymns, translate his wonders into music! 3 Honor his holy name with Hallelujahs, you who seek God. Live a happy life! 4 Keep your eyes open for God, watch for his works; be alert for signs of his presence. 5 Remember the world of wonders he has made, his miracles, and the verdicts he's rendered - 6 O seed of Abraham, his servant, O child of Jacob, his chosen. 23 Then Israel entered Egypt, Jacob immigrated to the Land of Ham. 24 God gave his people lots of babies; soon their numbers alarmed their foes. 25 He turned the Egyptians against his people; they abused and cheated God's servants. 26 Then he sent his servant Moses, and Aaron, whom he also chose. So they could do everything he told them - could follow his instructions to the letter. Hallelujah! (The Message)
Nellie and I started reading the gospels at night. We covered the Gospel of John while in Africa and this week we started with Mark. We forgot to read last night! Yes, we did. So, while on our morning walk, while walking through Seaside Cemetery, I let the Bible be read to us. Using my smart phone for something smart for a change, it read Mark 4 in this English accent. At the very last verse in that chapter I started singing, "What a Mighty God We Serve." Not too loud, didn't want to disturb the residents and Selena was nearby and she could sing; me somewhat.. But then we started talking about the power of God to calm even the storms and cast out demons. I said, "Why do we cower in fear at the sight of storm in our lives when the God we worship controls anything and everything that can and does come against God's Church?" The Psalmist is saying the same thing. Make known your faith in a joyful manner and others will want to know and some may even want the same for their lives. Live a life that radiates the joy and profound happiness that is ours as Christians. Don't let people say, "Why should I want to be a gloomy-faced 'believer?' They seem down all the time!" Not so or shouldn't be so in our lives. Remember the great things God has done in your life and the even greater things still to come!
Live a happy life!
PRAYER: Loving God, give me a smile when it hurts to move my mouth. Give me a laugh when others expect a cry. Let Your joy be my strength today and all days; in Christ Jesus' precious and powerful name I pray, amen!
Have a great and blessed day in the Lord!
Eradio Valverde
