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Sunday, May 21. 2006

From the Lectionary: Sing to Him a new song

Psalm 33

1Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous. Praise befits the upright.
2Praise the Lord with the lyre; make melody to him with the harp of ten strings.
3Sing to him a new song; play skillfully on the strings, with loud shouts.
4For the word of the Lord is upright, and all his work is done in faithfulness.
5He loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of the steadfast love of the Lord.
6By the word of the Lord the heavens were made, and all their host by the breath of his mouth.
7He gathered the waters of the sea as in a bottle; he put the deeps in storehouses.
8Let all the earth fear the Lord; let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him.
9For he spoke, and it came to be; he commanded, and it stood firm.
10The Lord brings the counsel of the nations to nothing; he frustrates the plans of the peoples.
11The counsel of the Lord stands forever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.
12Happy is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people whom he has chosen as his heritage.
13The Lord looks down from heaven; he sees all humankind.
14From where he sits enthroned he watches all the inhabitants of the earth—
15he who fashions the hearts of them all, and observes all their deeds.
16A king is not saved by his great army; a warrior is not delivered by his great strength.
17The war horse is a vain hope for victory, and by its great might it cannot save.
18Truly the eye of the Lord is on those who fear him, on those who hope in his steadfast love,
19to deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine.
20Our soul waits for the Lord; he is our help and shield.
21Our heart is glad in him, because we trust in his holy name.
22Let your steadfast love, O Lord, be upon us, even as we hope in you.

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The war horse may be a vain hope for victory, but did you see that thing on the idiot box about the Mughal Empire the either night? The elephants, and their chain mail and sheet armor. Thousands of units linked together, keeping whole villages at work for years for just one suit. The elephants' tusks were sawn off and swords fitted, and the animals trained to slash with them. They were also trained to rip men apart. So George Lukas didn't invent the gigantic mammoth fighting machine...Terrifying.

Plus, the technology (in the 15th century) of the composite bow--twice the damage to the hapless person it hit as a longbow. Go look it up.

When I read this Psalm, I imagine myself some infantryman or peasant facing one of the great armies in history, and don't know if I would be strong enough in faith to trust only in the Lord. Think I'd want a few elephants on my side as well. Either that, or am I to decide that Christians are supposed to be like Ewoks, cute, cuddly, fierce, but ultimately defeating overwhelming evil by lassoos, tricks, well-lobbed logs?

I guess my point is that it's easy for us to trust in the Lord when we have the best country, the best army, navy, air force, etc. in the world. Would we pray so fervently, or sleep so confidently in His grace if we did not live in His Own Country?
#1 retriever on 2006-05-21 21:47 (Reply)
that's a fair question
#2 bird dog on 2006-05-22 05:40 (Reply)
Personal Testimony.
Dearly beloved in Christ,
Loving greetings in the sweet name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
I take pleasure to meet you all thro my testimony. I was born and brought up
in a thoroughly an orthodox Hindu Brahmin background, I came to know the love of Christ
Thro Gideon's International ministries while I was studying in one of the Christian High School there they distributed the word of God, which is called New Testament.
I read the New Testament thoroughly God spoke me thro the word of God it changed my life thoroughly.
I thank and Praise the Lord for the wonderful word of God.
Now I am full time servant of God. Serving Him 25 years by faith.
My cup runneth over.
I suffered in my life nearly 14 years by the witchcraft powers,
By various ailments and various kinds of persecution and struggles.
God graciously delivered and healed me, Almighty God gave me a vision also in that vision I saw Lord Jesus Crucifixion scene it made me to serve Him.

John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Heb 4:12.For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

Psalms 107:20 He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.

1 John 3:8 He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.

Psalms 46:10 Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.
11 The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.

I was baptised, thro me more than 200 non-Christian families
came to Christ and am working among them for the glory of God.
God gave me the calling and vision to do His work full time.
Now I am an evangelist teaching, preaching, praying,witnessing,
delivering the possessed people by the grace God., helping,
visiting sick people also doing internet evangelism.
I am also running a regd Charitable Trust to help many.
Kindly pray for us and support us if God speak to you.


Psalms 23:1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.

Kindly pray for our ministries and us.
#3 Chandrus. (Link) on 2006-05-25 06:04 (Reply)
"Word of God"
Psm 138:2.Rev 19:13.
1. It is pure.Psm 12:6.
2. It is tried.Psm 12:6.
3. It is right. Psm 33:4.
4.it creates. Psm 33:6.
5.it heals. Psm 107:20.
6.It quickens. Psm 119:25,50,154.
7.It is eternal.Psm 119;89.
8.It is sweet.Psm 19:10.
9.It is lamp to the feet.Psm 119:105.
10.It is true.Psm 119:160; Jn 17;17.
11.It is light.Psm 119:130.
12.It controls weather.Psm 147:18;148:8.
13.It brings answer to our prayers. Jn 15:7.
14.It is miraculous. Jn 14:10.
15.It reconciles us with God. Jn14:23.
16.It is life.Jn 6:63.
17.It judges us. Jn 12:48.
18.It is powerful. Lk 4:32.
19.It is gracious. Lk 4:22.
20.It is spirit.Jn 6:63.
21.It stands for ever. Mk 13:31.
22.It is called Double edged sword.Heb 4:12.
23.It is called fire. Jer 23:29.
24.It is called hammer. Jer 23:29.
25.It is called pure milk. I Peter 2;3.
26.It is called mirror. James 1:23.
27.It is called seed. I Pet 1:23.
28.It is called solid food.Heb 5;12.
29.It is called sword.Eph 6:17.
30. It is called bread. Mt 4:4.
31. It is called honey.Psm 19:10.
32. It is called laver.Eph 5:26.
33. It is called Rain and Snow. Is 55:10.
34. It is called Gift of Word of Wisdom. 1Cor 12:7-10.
35. It is called powerful. Heb 1:3.
36.It is called comforter.Rom 15:4.
37.It is stands for ever.Mk 13:31.
38.It was in the beginning.Jn 1:1
#4 Chandrus. (Link) on 2006-05-26 01:57 (Reply)
Why many of our Prayers Unanswered?
1. Refusing to hear the truth. Pro:28:9.

2. Refusing to humble self. 2Chro. 7:14.

3. Forsaking God. 2Chro. 15:2.

4. Provoking God. Dt.3:26.

5. Hard Heartedness. Zech.7:12-13.

6. Lack of Charity. Pr:21:13.

7. Regarding iniquity in heart. Psm.66:18.

8. Wrong motives.James.4:3.

9. Dishonor of companion. IPet:3:7.

10. Un belief.Mt.17: 20-21.

11. Sin. James.4: 1-15.Isa: 59:2.

12. Vain Repetitions. Mt 6: 7.

13. Unforgiveness. Mk.11: 25-26.

14. Hypocrisy. Luke.18: 9-14.

15. Being discouraged.Luke.18:-18.

16. Worry and anxiety. Phil.4: 6.

17. Doubting-Double mindedness.James.1: 5-8.

18. Parading prayers.Mt.6: 5.

Kindly Read with Bible and be blessed.

Give Thanks To The Lord Jesus Christ.
#5 R.Chandrasekaran. (Link) on 2006-06-08 02:54 (Reply)

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