19. Higher Ground
Hymns: RHC 151 O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, 152 Joy to the World, 116 Higher Ground PSALM 61 1 To the chief Musician upon Neginah, A Psalm of David. Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer. 2 From the end …
Author: Rev. Lek Aik Wee
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Give Me Thine Heart
Proverbs 23:26 My son, give me thine heart, and let thine eyes observe my ways.
“Give, my son, your heart to me” is the loving entreaty of our heavenly Father to His children. The emphasis is on the active verb placed at the beginning of the sentence in the literal translation. Offer, present, surrender your heart to me.
The Apostle Paul provided a similar entreaty with an exhortation to prayer when he said in Romans 12:1-2 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
Indeed, not by our own power but by the mercies of God, a prayer that God will bestow His unmerited favour when we deserve punishment for our waywardness.
18. O Sing Unto the LORD
Hymns: RHC 143 O Holy Night, 314 Near, Still Nearer, 106 Christ Liveth In Me, 147 Away in a Manger PSALM 98 1 <A Psalm.> O sing unto the LORD a new song; for he hath done marvellous things: his right hand, …
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The Lord’s Return Is Near
The church of Jesus Christ is exhorted to prepare for the Lord’s imminent return.
Let us look at James’ exhortation to the church in James 5:7-8 Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain. 8 Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.
James addressed the early church who were persecuted for their faith, suffering the loss of their possessions, even their livelihood and home. What were they to do when they have been following the Lord and yet incarcerated? Life was difficult! He exhorted them to be patient, to learn patience. To be patient when their rights have been encroached. James was painting the rich oppressors of this world (James 5:1-6), whose riches come through evil ways and will ultimately be disappointed with life. These wealthy oppressors of this world, those who use their wealth to make more personal wealth for personal gain at the expense of others will not face a good end. These rich, elite men of the world will one day cry in misery because their fortunes are turned. When Christ returns, they will be judged. “Weep and howl” (James 5:1) described the great grief, pain and sorrow that they will experience. These who have hoarded their wealth and lost them eventually to decay. Their wealth rotted away.
17. Give Thanks Unto God
Hymns: RHC 134 Why Do I Sing About Jesus? 137 Thanks to God! 454 Make Me a Blessing PSALM 105 1 O give thanks unto the LORD; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people. 2 Sing unto him, …
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(1) Royal Priesthood
Jeremiah 33:3 Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.
As you pray for God’s mercies to be granted, take with you these thoughts:
The infinite willingness of God to bless. His very nature is a pledge of it. He delights in mercy. He wants to be gracious. His promises and the experience of His saints assures us of it.
16. Remember the Sabbath
Hymns: RHC 30 When This Passing World Is Done, 227 Until Then O Glorious Day, 136 Come, Ye Thankful People PSALM 92 1 A Psalm or Song for the sabbath day. It is a good thing to give thanks unto the LORD, …
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O Jesus I Have Promised
O Jesus, I have promised
To serve Thee to the end;
Be Thou forever near me,
my Master and my Friend;
I shall not fear the battle
If Thou art by my side,
Nor wander from the pathway
If Thou wilt be my Guide.
O let me feel Thee near me
The world is ever near;
I see the sights that dazzle,
The tempting sounds I hear;
My foes are ever near me,
Around me and within;
But, Jesus, draw Thou nearer,
And shield my soul from sin.
O Jesus, Thou hast promised
To all who follow Thee,
That where Thou art in glory,
There shall Thy servant be;
And Jesus, I have promised
To serve Thee to the end;
Oh, give me grace to follow,
My Master and my Friend.
15. God’s Help In Adversity
Hymns: RHC 346 Be Still, My Soul; 318 Blessed Assurance; 539 Beyond the Sunset PSALM 77 1 To the chief Musician, to Jeduthun, A Psalm of Asaph. I cried unto God with my voice, evenunto God with my voice; and he gave ear unto me. 2 In …
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Enter and Find Pasture
John 10:9 I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture. (Jn. 10:9 KJV)
Jesus said, “I am the door”, by which a man, entering in, is saved. Not only will Jesus save his soul, but he finds pasture – nourishment for his soul. The Apostle Paul who was gloriously saved when He met Jesus by a bright light from heaven on the Damascus road testified that more than temporal physical blessings (Matt. 6:33), the man who is reconciled with God through Jesus Christ, experienced the desire to live a life that is right in the sight of God and finding peace and joy in the heart.
Romans 14:17 For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.
He testified how the repentant sinner can be saved in Romans 10:9-10.
9That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.