Friday June 19, 2009 THROUGH ALL THE YEARS
I will acknowledge the LORD's acts of mercy, and sing the praises of the LORD, because of everything that the LORD has done for us. He has done many good things for the nation of Israel because of his compassion and his unlimited mercy. He said, "They are my people, children who will not lie to me." So he became their Savior. In all their troubles he was troubled, and he was the Messenger who saved them. In his love and compassion he reclaimed them. He always held them and carried them in the past. Isaiah 63:7-9 >From time to time I try to imagine how the prophet Isaiah must have felt as he >received one vision after the other of the coming Messiah. He hungered to see Israel become all it had once been and more. He wanted to see his nation and the people return to the Lord, but all he got was resistance from every side. Many of you can probably relate, somewhat, to that truth. We know how life was in our early years and we hunger for the safety that was taken for granted. Isaiah was blessed with a vision of Jesus sitting on His throne and was overcome with his own sinful condition. Then as God began revealing previews of coming attractions he got excited and hopeful that he would see the results in his day and time. Well, that didn't happen, but throughout his life we can know that Isaiah praised the Lord and told of His unfailing love to as many people as would listen; and some who didn't. About eighteen years ago God gave me a vision of the church I was attending at that time. I saw hands raised in praise to God and doves flying all around. I became antsy and left that church; more than once. Yet, each time I returned I began to see that church getting closer and closer to the vision God gave me, but it wasn't in His plan for me to experience it. He moved me on to other churches where He gave me new visions. Many of us will not see the end result of our visions or our prayers. However, one thing we can do is tell others of His unfailing love and mercy. If we continue to do this we will walk the walk and talk the talk. If we are truly able to do this we will never hear God say about us: "They are my people, children who will not lie to me." >From the time I accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior and began walking >with Him I have ventured into being false time after time. I hope those days are over. I hope that God will tie my hands and not allow me to put on the mask of pretension ever again. When God leads people into my life, whether it's for a day or a season, I hope they will be able to say that I am who I say I am, and when I die my Memorial Service will be a glorious event when God receives much glory, honor, and praise. I can look back now and see that no matter what season I was passing through in this life - God carried me. Without a doubt I know that you will be able to do the same thing. Father, I praise You for going through every season of suffering with me. I thank You for removing all masks from me and giving me the privilege of praising You from the very depths of my heart. You deserve far more than I will ever be able to give You, but for the rest of my days I want to tell others about Your unfailing love and mercy until that day when I will see You face to face and sing with Isaiah and the angels, "Holy, Holy, Holy"! ******************************************* Please join us on skype on Monday and Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. eastern time and friday at 1:00 p.m. eastern time Skype addiction recovery1 and christ meeting O. Addisoin Gethers [email protected] [email protected] Messenger contact window live messenger: oag1rot...@hotmail aim: durangoadd64 skype id: cowboys62 yahoo id: OADDISONGETHERS --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Deaf-Blind Inspirational Life Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/DBILG?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
