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9/8/2014

Text Scripture for Consideration:
Psalm 23:1-6
(Contemporary English Version)

You, Lord are my shepherd.
I will never be in need.
You let me rest in fields of green grass.
You lead me to streams of
peaceful waters and you lead me along the right paths.
I may walk through valleys as dark as death, but I won't be afraid.
You are with me,
and your shepherds rod makes me feel safe.
You treat me to a feast,
while my enemies watch.
You honor me as your guest,
and you fill my cup until it overflows.
Your kindness and love will always be with me each day of my life,
and I will live forever in your house Lord.

This is a very familiar as well as powerful passage of scripture. One that if read, especially when you are going through your everyday life experiences, will bring you wonders of strength that will enable you to stand and continue to press on and press in. This passage expresses the care of a loving Father towards His children. It covers every aspects of what is needed, as well as the loving caring Father's promise to His beloved children. It speaks loudly of His protection, provision, His concern, His strength, and His wisdom. One can be assured that our Heavenly Father cares for us. It speaks of His presence and His power. I like this version, the CEV, because it is already personalized. When it is read it soothes me instantly. God's Word is a comfort for every need. So today, take a familiar and powerful word from God and bask in the knowing that, God has taken care of all things concerning you. He is mindful of you. Enjoy the benefits of a loving Father concerning you.

You Matter To Me Ministry,
God Bless You More

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"Embrace The Promise; Embrace The Wait"

9/1/2014

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Romans 4:20-21 (KJV): He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving to God, And being fully persuaded that, what He had promised, he was able to perform.

Waiting for something to change is quite an ordeal. We are a society of wanting everything in microwave hurry. When the excitement of receiving that which is the promise is so near; we feel the heat of it! And just like putting popcorn in a microwave oven, pushing a button, and in 2-3 minutes later (and that is even to long) we are satisfying our taste buds with melted butter and "yes," salt--the anticipation of the promise is like the delicious taste of hot popcorn.

Abraham was a man in scripture as well as Job whom were always used as examples of waiting. Job declared in the midst of his trials that he would just wait until his change would come (Job 14:14)--Bravo Job! Abraham, on the other hand, was promised a son (when he was 75), and received his promised son some 25 years later. What is the significance of this?

The key factor is that while they were both waiting, they had to embrace the promise, embrace the wait. They had to center their hearts, focus upon what they were waiting for, and waiting
on. Embrace in this sense means: to encircle; enclose; to clasp firmly; to grip hold of, to hold on to; to adopt and adapt to, whatever the plight might be. Embracing means that you have chosen to hold firmly to that which you know good will come from it.

Wherever you are today, and whatever you are going through, embrace the matter whole heartedly with honesty and joy. And watch God move. Besides, every good cook knows that the best way to make good popcorn is the old fashioned way (the fun is shaking the pot until every kernel has been popped)! Think I will pop some :)

Embrace the promise, embrace the wait,

Dr. Emma Armstrong
eaglescall.ministry@aol.com

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