Friday, December 30, 2011

Daily Encouragement (12/30/11) "By His Hand He Leadeth Me"

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Friday, December 30, 2011

Wisconsin barn (photo by my cousin)
Wisconsin barn
This photo taken by my cousin who wrote,
"Old....and still so beautiful!  
I just love those really old, stone foundation barns you still see around Wisconsin.
"  
So do I, regardless of where they are!

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"By His Hand He Leadeth Me"

“He leadeth me beside still waters, He restoreth my soul" (Psalm 23:3). "For I am the LORD your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you" (Isaiah 41:13). "For He Himself knew what He would do" (John 6:6). "The LORD will fulfill His purpose for me; Your love, O LORD, endures forever" (Psalm 138:8).

Marvin with Stephen
One of the great experiences and tender sights of life is watching a little child reach up to take the hand of an adult. Today I consider a specific experience I recall that took place nearly 23 years ago. For a season in our lives we hosted children from other countries who came to the states for critical medical care which is how Ester initially came into our lives (she was our fourth child from Guatemala).

In January 1989 Marvin, a small five year old boy, came to us from Guatemala due to an extremely critical breathing issue. You can only imagine how scared he was. Due to the severity of his condition we immediately took him to Erie, Pennsylvania where the doctor had agreed to care for him (prior to his arrival). Although we knew very little Spanish (actually next to none) and he knew no English we were to be his American family and provide the kind of love he'd received from his family back home.

He quickly recognized the security we offered as he reached his little hand up to take mine. Marvin instinctively knew that we had become an essential part of his life. He grew confident that we were his guide to better health, making it possible for him to safely return to his own family in Guatemala. As his caregivers we fully understood the intention of Marvin's trip to America and his stay with us during his surgery and recovery.  Yet for a five year old Spanish child to meet so many strangers that couldn't communicate with him, and to live among them in a strange land, without his loving parents, surely was a great mystery in his young mind.

The confidence he demonstrated when reaching up to take our hand is a great illustration of the confidence we can have in taking God's Hand even when we really don't understand, being fully aware that He always knows what He is doing.

In his daily devotional book titled "From Day To Day", Frank Gaebelein shares a perspective that has blessed me and is so pertinent to our own experience in walking with the Lord by faith. He is commenting on the third daily verse, "For He Himself knew what He would do."

"When the Lord Jesus asked Philip how bread might be secured for the hungry crowd, it was important for Him to test the faith of Philip-important not for Himself but for Philip's sake that he might have a lesson in the infinite resources of the Lord. "For He Himself knew what He would do." This is always true of our Lord. There is comfort in the fact that He can never be taken by surprise. Though the circumstances of our lives sometimes seem plan-less, when they are in Christ's control we may be sure that our Lord knows what He is doing. To really trust such a Master really means security from worry and concern.  Christ indeed knows His business; ours is the responsibility of obeying His commands."

As I seek to apply this verse to my life what a joy and comfort to know that the eternal Christ does not change. He knows exactly what He is doing, why He is doing it, who He  will use to bring it to pass, and how it will all come about. We become the wiser as we learn to trust His plan instead of our own. "We may make our plans, but God has the last word" is a Proverb that can instill peace in one's heart when God seems rather silent about a matter
(Proverbs 16:1). He perfects our plans or may choose to overrule them, even those with good intentions, for the greater good of our Christian walk as we submit our planning agenda to His management.

This is our final encouragement message for 2011. We can testify that God has led us and are assured that He will continue to lead us. The phrase "He leadeth me" is in the present tense so it is our present and ongoing declaration.

Brooksyne and I realize that the coming year will certainly bring challenges in various ways, as it always does. We find great assurance that indeed our Lord knows what He will do and we can confidently reach up and take His hand. We cling to this complimentary promise from the Psalms, "The LORD will fulfill His purpose for me" (Psalm 138:8). And that is true for each dear child of God, including you!

He leadeth me, He leadeth me,
By His own hand He leadeth me;
His faithful follower I would be,
For by His hand He leadeth me.


Be encouraged today,


Stephen & Brooksyne Weber


Praying manDaily Prayer: Father, we want to be Your faithful follower as You fulfill Your purpose in our lives. The Psalmist traced Your hand to the secret place where all Your ordained plans were written for his life before he drew his first breath. We too can trace Your hand in the origin of our birth right up to the present day in which we close out another year. We need not fear when we take hold of Your hand, for You will help guide us through the uncertainties and puzzlements that will frequent our path, for You fully know what Your intentions are for our lives. We trust You for the days ahead and the new year that will unfold before us. We will not fear nor dread the future, since it is through eyes of faith, that we see the victory ahead!  In the precious name of Jesus we pray.  Amen.



An observant reader inquired regarding the image of the praying man we use next to the daily prayer and Brooksyne found this interesting article. We are still looking for info regarding the similar image we use of the praying woman and welcome input from any readers who might be able to help us. In the course of searching we found this unrelated photo.



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Marvin recovered from his surgery, returned to his family in Guatemala, and returned for a second surgery the next year. The doctor informed us that he would need laser surgery each year until he was at least 12, but Marvin experienced a miraculous healing from God and required no more surgeries. We visited him and his family in Guatemala about 20 years ago and had a memorable meal in his grateful family's small two room village house. We lost contact but reconnected in recent years when he found us through Daily Encouragement and later Facebook. He periodically calls us and it's a blessing to hear his voice though our communications are extremely limited, though he does a little better with English than we do with Spanish!

Marvin at Zaculeu Mayan archaeological site
  This current photo of Marvin was taken at the Zaculeu Mayan archaeological site in western Guatemala (article). He is doing well healthwise and is now a forester with the Guatemalan Forestry Department. He is married with one son and a child on the way (last we heard). Most importantly he is serving the Lord and active in ministry in his local church! His favorite quote on his Facebook page is "Porque no me avergüenzo del evangelio, porque es potencia de Dios para salvación a todo creyente" (Romanos 1:16). Here's are two newspaper articles about Marvin when he was treated in Erie, Pennsylvania. in 1989. Marvin1Marvin2



Today's Suggested Music and Supplemental Resources

Over the last several days we've received numerous messages of readers bearing burdens both acute and ongoing. Today's message and song selections are intended to bring you assurance in the One who said,
"For I am the LORD your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you."

"Precious Lord, Take My Hand"  Video  Selah, along with the Homecoming singers

"My Life Is In Your Hands"  Video  
Brooklyn Tabernacle Singers (a smaller road group from the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir). I found this comment interesting, "To answer all who are curious this is a prison where the video was taken, that you are either on death row or serving for life. It was one of the most notorious prisons in the country until they hired Warden Burl Cain. He is a devout Christian and loves God. He fought the Louisiana government for the private funds donated to him to build a church inside the prison grounds. He was successful, thanks to God Almighty! More prisons need Wardens like him. He is a friend of mine and I'm a better man for knowing him. Praise God!!!!!"  
Listen to this song considering that context!

"Lead Me Lord"  Video  Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir

"He Leadeth Me"
 Video  Candi Pearson
 Great version with outstanding fiddle solo

"He Knows My Name"  Video  Maranatha Singers

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Thursday, December 29, 2011

Daily Encouragement (12/29/11) "God's Reliable, Everlasting Love"

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Lake Lure in North Carolina
Lure Lake in western North Carolina
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"God's Reliable, Everlasting Love"

"We know and rely on the love God has for us" (1 John 4:16).
"The LORD appeared to us in the past, saying: 'I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving-kindness'" (Jeremiah 31:3). "God has said, never will I leave you; never will I forsake you. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever" (Hebrews 13:5,8).
   
As we prepare our final encouragement messages for this year we consider the various burdens and uncertainties so many of you are dealing with. In some cases Brooksyne and I can visualize who you are and the situations in which you struggle. You may be a family member, a friend, a present or former parishioner. Perhaps you're among those we meet in our chaplain service or you're a faithful long-time reader of the Daily Encouragement, maybe one who has shared a personal burden with us.

At creation God established the annual unit of time (Genesis 1:14). The passing of years is can be like a chapter in one's life to do some reflecting as well as looking ahead to the next phase in our life's journey. Each of us can look back to particular milestones this past year.

Perhaps you are looking ahead to 2012 with optimism; in your life things are going well and you feel pretty secure.  Your health is good, your job seems secure, and you have exciting plans for the New Year.

But others face the New Year with a great sense of uncertainty. It may be physical pain, a wayward child, financial hardship, or the loss of a loved one. Today's message is for both.

Settle deep in your spirit that our one and only certain source of hope is Jesus Christ. He alone is the anchor for our soul, holding it firm and secure. This is expressed so well in the great hymn, "The Solid Rock", especially in the line, "My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus' blood and righteousness."  Hope that is built on relationships, finances, work or education will eventually let us down, but hope that is built solidly on Jesus increases with intensity as our earthly journey moves us closer to the Promised Land.

We selected verses today that express three unchangeable truths concerning God:
  • His Steadfast Love: He loves us with an everlasting love. (Jeremiah 31:3)
  • His Abiding Presence:  He will never leave us. (Hebrews 13:5)
  • His Eternal Immutability:  He is always the same. (Hebrews 13:8)
As we ground our faith in these truths we can, regardless of present circumstances, experience the hope, peace and assurance that is at the very core of living an abundant life.

"Jesus Will Still Be There" is a song made familiar by Point of Grace. It reminds us of a most certain reality; that Jesus will still be there. His love will never change, no matter what changes around us. As we end one year and move into another He is a never-changing presence and lasting security in our lives.  We can absolutely rely upon His everlasting love!


Be encouraged today,



Stephen & Brooksyne Weber


Praying womanDaily Prayer: Father, we seek to be unwavering in our faith and confident in Your plans for our life as we stand on Your unending promises. You promise never to abandon us; instead You carefully guide us through the steep hills and dark valleys as we cling to You. Even as we daily experienced Your goodness and faithfulness in 2011 we will be sustained by Your constant presence and guidance in our life and in those we love in the new year of 2012. You are faithful and we are grateful that we can stand on the Solid Rock, firm and secure.  It is in the Name of Jesus, we pray.  Amen.



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Today's Suggested Music and Supplemental Resources

"Jesus Will Still Be There"  Video  Point Of Grace

"You Will Never Walk Alone"  Video  Point Of Grace

Ester with Point of Grace
Point of Grace: Brooksyne & Ester attended a Point of Grace Concert several years ago during the Christmas season and Ester got her photo with the three singers whose music we feature today.

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Our photo taken at the Bridge of Flowers in Sherburne Falls MA Fall 2011
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Scripture references are from The Holy Bible: New International Version. © 1984 by International Bible Society; NEW AMERICAN STANDARD BIBLE®, Copyright © 1995 by The Lockman Foundation, New King James Version (NKJV) Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. and the King James Version.

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Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Daily Encouragement (12/28/11) "Yet Will I"

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Michigan winter scene (photo by Howard J. Blichfeldt)
Winter scene in rural Michigan
Photo by Howard J. Blichfeldt (used by permission)

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"Yet Will I"

"The just shall live by his faith" (Habakkuk 2:4). Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my Savior. The Sovereign LORD is my strength; He makes my feet like the feet of a deer, He enables me to go on the heights" (Habakkuk 3:17-19). "For we walk by faith, not by sight" (2 Corinthians 5:7).

Van accident damage Over the next several days we tend to reflect on the previous year while also contemplating what lies ahead in the New Year. We received a greeting from a thoughtful friend that, among other things, expressed, "May you have an uneventful year!" That phrase can be taken many ways, but in this context she was referring to Brooksyne's traffic accident in September when a driver hit our van from behind. The van was totaled but it could have been so much worse (there were no serious injuries).

Actually we want an eventful year but just eventful with events that are pleasing to us! But that is not a promise we have. Today let's consider the great statement of confidence and faith that concludes the rather obscure book of Habakkuk.  We can read this as a promise for events we might face. Habakkuk was written as Judah was about to be destroyed by the Babylonians and the remnant taken captive. The better known prophet during this time was Jeremiah. It was a desperate time.

Habakkuk scene

Since the economy was agriculturally based Habakkuk describes the equivalence of a severe economic depression.  Based on the wider context of the book (the pending judgment upon the nation of Judah), I believe he's describing a situation in which practically everything that can go wrong does, a "worst case scenario."

What response does he have during such times?  Twice he states the will to live in an attitude of joy and in both cases the immutable (unchanging) source of that joy is expressed: "Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my Savior."

Consider the single phrase "yet will I"; few in letters but packed with meaning.  It conveys the sense of "in spite of" or "notwithstanding."  Habakkuk was determined to keep his faith in the Lord. He chose to experience the reservoir of deep abiding joy that is derived from his relationship with an unchanging God, rather than the ever-changing circumstances in his life.

Jesus prayed to His Father in His final "High Priestly" prayer: "I am coming to you now, but I say these things while I am still in the world, so that they may have the full measure of my joy within them" (John 17:13).

As we look back over the events in our lives this past year, some have been pleasurable, and others a trial. There are also ongoing issues that we carry from one year to the next.  But our struggles are somewhat minimal compared to those devastated by destructive earthquakes, deadly tornadoes, natural disasters, wars or those living in persecuted lands. Over the last several days our brethren in Nigeria have seen fierce and deadly persecution from Muslims. Considering their plight and praying for them keeps matters I am experiencing in perspective.

Nevertheless some of you are dealing with a trial and doubtless for some it's a very serious matter. Today and through our life, let us quote Habakkuk and make this our own personal victorious declaration: "Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior.  The Sovereign Lord is my strength; He makes my feet like the feet of a deer, He enables me to go on the heights" (3:19).


Be encouraged today,


Stephen & Brooksyne Weber


Praying womanDaily Prayer: Father, we're reminded by Habakkuk that our deep abiding joy is not derived from abundance in provisions nor even the people in our life. But rather our joy comes from You as we choose to rejoice in You, whether or not our pantry is overflowing. We rejoice in knowing that You are our strength who enables us to descend the rigorous, steep terrain. When we reach the height of the mountain we can look back at the disappointments and hardships we climbed through as You made our feet sure-footed like those of a deer. Keep us steadily faithful through the climb as we once again affirm our faith in You, Sovereign Lord, and rejoice in the work You are accomplishing in our lives. In the name of Jesus we pray.  Amen.



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Today's Suggested Music and Supplemental Resources

"Living By Faith"  Video  Homecoming series  This old hymn came to mind as I prepared today's message. I don't suppose I've sang it for some twenty years since we sang from the old brown hymnbook but its truth continues today!

Habakkuk 3  Video  A dramatic reading

"I Will Rejoice"  Video  Jolene Riley  Today's first text put to music.

"I Will Praise Him"  Video  The Isaacs (Acapella)

News article about Nigerian persecution of Christians.

Today's photo in rural Michigan was taken by our friend Howard J. Blichfeldt and is used with his permission. His website is here. Howard is a friend of this ministry who desires to honor the Lord through his photography. We had snow storm in late October which was very unusual for our area but since then we have been rather lacking in snow. Today it is windy and cold but clear with no snow in the forecast. I happen to like snow! (At least in December - February).

Ou van: Just in case you see a photo of our white van in the future, we will explain:  Our van was totaled following the accident but since we really liked the van, we chose to have it repaired by a Vo-Tech Body Shop since there appeared to be no mechanical damage and received a settlement from the insurance company for slightly less.

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Our photo taken at the Bridge of Flowers in Sherburne Falls MA Fall 2011
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"A Daily Prayer" - A blog simply posting the daily prayer. We keep this up each day since it's merely the prayer from the Daily Encouragement Net message!
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