BearK Loc: TN

You will not walk in darkness

2 Samuel 22:29

For Thou art my lamp, O Lord; and the Lord will enlighten my darkness."


In many ways the Holy Spirit will come to you, not only to answer questions you have about the Bible, but warnings, encouragement, and general information. He will enlighten your darkness, but you have to learn to listen, you have to learn to heed His gentle urging to action - lost time will be a loss for you. The Holy Spirit is that feeling in your gut when you know something isn't right - heed it, it is real.

A true story: Our Pastor told about his mother having a job, at a local factory.
She got off work late in the evening, it was dark, she was tired so she headed
for the quickest way home. She kept getting this urge that told
her - "not this route." She even turned off on the final leg of her route,
but the urge became so strong, she turned around and went back to
take the other - and now - longer route home.

The next day, she read accounts of that final leg having been blocked
by a car parked across the road. Three men were waiting for some
unsuspecting traveler to come along, stop, and be robbed. Someone did
come along, in a truck. When they surveyed the situation, they gunned
it and ran through the ditch. Sending the three fellows jumping for
safety. They went home, called the sheriff, but by the time the sheriff
got there the three were gone.

There are many such stories out there, along with knowledge, and insight from the Spirit. God loves you, He wants you informed - LISTEN!

AuntiE Loc: 45th Least Free State

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HoS_a_yH_lg

Jesu, Lord of Life and Glory
1 Jesu, Lord of life and glory,
Bend from heaven Thy gracious ear;
While our waiting souls adore Thee,
Friend of helpless sinners, hear:
By Thy mercy,
Oh, deliver us, good Lord.

2 From the depths of nature's blindness,
From the hardening power of sin,
From all malice and unkindness,
From the p***e that lurks within,
By Thy mercy,
Oh, deliver us, good Lord.

3 When temptation sorely presses,
In the day of Satan's power,
In our times of deep distresses,
In each dark and trying hour,
By Thy mercy,
Oh, deliver us, good Lord.

4 When the world around is smiling,
In the time of wealth and ease,
Earthly joys our hearts beguiling,
In the day of health and peace,
By Thy mercy,
Oh, deliver us, good Lord.

5 In the weary hours of sickness,
In the times of grief and pain,
When we feel our mortal weakness,
When all human help is vain,
By Thy mercy,
Oh, deliver us, good Lord.

6 In the solemn hour of dying,
In the awful judgment day,
May our souls, on Thee relying,
Find Thee still our hope and stay:
By Thy mercy,
Oh, deliver us, good Lord.

The Hymnal: revised and enlarged as adopted by the General Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America in the year of our Lord 1892

BearK Loc: TN

Thank you, I really like this hymn and your u-tube pick. The words to this hymn say so much. When I saw you had added a hymn, I thought - not the easiest verse from the Bible to match up with one - but you did an outstanding job. Thank you, again.

rkevin Loc: florida

God loves you also. Thank you for the inspiring message, and I try to read as much as I can about many of the Revelations that have been written into small booklets by the followers of the deceased, Herbert Armstrong, written by Gerald Flurry of the PCG, [Philadelphia Church of God] some say [Armstrong] the last "EZEKIEL," The End Time Prophet. Subjects like; "THE RISING BEAST", and "THE MIDDLE EAST in PROPHESY," "THE LITTLE BOOK," "THE POINT of NO RETURN," [LAMINTATIONS/MOURNING and WOE], "AMERICA UNDER ATTACK," "NAHUM," "DANIEL," "JEREMIAH," and the list goes on and on, but all having to do with our modern days as related in our Holy Bible a few thousand years ago!!! Very interesting and both scary and fulfilling!!! Thank God. Repent.

mwdegutis Loc: Illinois

I h**e to say it but I have almost never read the Daily Devotionals when I come across them. But today for some unknown reason -- I must have heeded the Holy Spirit's gentle urging to action -- I decided to read it. It couldn't have come at a more appropriate time.

It's time for me to listen to His "still small voice."

no propaganda please Loc: moon orbiting the third rock from the sun

It is time for most of us to listen. We so often ignore the voice that is trying to guide us to the t***h.

BearK Loc: TN

I tend to pick verses that are not the usual, and give a short narrative. I almost changed this one, because I felt maybe it's not inspiring enough - BUT SEE how He works. I'm so glad I went with it.

I keep a picture of Jesus here beside my computer, and always seek His input on the devotional and the prayers.

Thank you all for your input, it is encouraging. AND - Merry Christmas to all of you.

no propaganda please Loc: moon orbiting the third rock from the sun

I am glad you chose this. May God Bless you this Christmas. Hope your husband is doing better with the new bed.

BearK Loc: TN

Those booklets sound as though they would be interesting. Thanks.