SABBATH & SUNDAY WORSHIP MESSAGE
MARCH 29/30, 2025
{LX 586-14}
DECLARATION
For
[we are not] ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of
God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and
also to the Greek. For therein is the righteousness of God revealed
from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.
{ Rom 1:16-17 KJV}
Sabbath Meditations
"PEKUDEI" (Accounts)
Exodus 38:21-40:38, 1 Kings 7:51-8:21; 7:40-50, Hebrews 8:1-12
These are the accounts of the Tabernacle of the Testimony, as they were recorded according to the commandment of Moses, by the service of the Levites, under the hand of Ithamar son of Aaron the kohen. {Exo 38:21 TLV}
Sunday Message
"WISDOM CALLS"
Pro 1:20 Wisdom calls aloud outside; she raises her voice in the open squares. {Pro 1:20 NKJV}
OPENING PRAYER
Limitless Author of all Creation, thank-You for gathering us together in fellowship and worship on this Holy day. Grant us open ears, hearts, mind and souls to receive Your wise message. Guard the lips of the preacher as the truth of scripture is delivered in Your glory through Jesus, Your son, Amen.
MESSAGE
Did you know that Wisdom, as written of in Proverbs, is feminine? Listen to our anchor verse; Wisdom calls aloud outside; She raises her voice in the open squares. {Pro 1:20 NKJV} Verse 21 expands the premise as I read, She cries out in the chief concourses, at the openings of the gates in the city she speaks her words, "How long--you simple ones--will you love simplicity?" The statement would lead a reasonable person to the value of having Wisdom. It accuses those who have no Wisdom, nor have any interest in having such, end up being shallow, ineffective, simpletons, unable to understand the basic requirements of a productive life.
My own mother and my two grandmothers were known as women of great WISDOM throughout their lives. Kids growing up inside and outside the family had access to superb, solid and sound counsel from these ladies. Secrets that were told them were kept, advice given was effective and functional. These recommendations were always served with a generous helping of the Bible; not unlike the desert following a good meal.
According to the Cambridge Dictionary, WISDOM is: The ability to use your knowledge and experience to make good decisions and judgments.
Growing up I learned about WISDOM, but it seemed each lessons value was learned only after-the-fact of an event that did not turn out very well. I had just turned 13 and wanted to do something nice for my mom, she was always a hard worker and needed a break. So, with my prized "Western Flyer" bike, off I went to Safeway about two and a half blocks from the house.
Mom had armed me with a shopping list and a five dollar bill -- Off I went. To my surprise, everything fit in a large double paper sack, and the bill was 25 cents less than five dollars. Mounting my FLYER, I got up to speed and went into hands free mode {something that I was very good at} Things went well right up and until I was nearly at the house when one of the things in the sack that was liquid, shifted. That movement was all it took for me to loose control and down we went, Bike & kid!
The bag stayed upright and I lost some skin on my knee, and the fender on the Flyer was bent, but the sack survived. Dad was home when I arrived, and when he saw me he had to ask. I told him. He replied "Well, son, that was probably not a wise decision to ride hands free with a sack of groceries, was it?" No Sir, was my reply.
When I later joined the Army and was about halfway through basic training, I came up with this idea that if I just raised up a bit on my elbows, I would get through the low-crawl-pit faster. The barbed wire strung across was about 5 inches above my back. Up on my elbows, I still had about 2 inches to spare. Who knew that in the middle of the pit the wire was 3 inches lower for about a yard. Just enough to snag me good at the halfway point. I was stuck! There was no turning over, moving to the side, lifting the wire on my own, and I was bleeding because of the barbs.
The Drill Sergeant was quickly where I was and sarcastically shouted, "Well look here...a private who thinks he is smarter than the rest." Hows that working out for ya?" I didn't answer. He raised the wire off of me and ordered me to continue to the finish fully on my belly. I did. When getting up vertical, the DI asked me, "Well, well, Private Thompson, You have demonstrated how unwise it is to raise up under the wire...Not a lot of Wisdom huh? "Ah..No Sergeant...'
"Go see the medic"!!
Lets look at that definition of Wisdom again; WISDOM is: The ability to use your knowledge and experience to make good decisions and judgments.
How do we receive or increase the wisdom that the Lord richly gives many? Does the Bible help us on this issue? Oh YES! Turn to James Chapter One, and read from verses five and Six; If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. {Jas 1: 5-6 NKJV}
Throughout Holy Scripture, God points to WISDOM over and over again. Here is just a sample:
O Lord, how manifold are Your works! In wisdom You have made them all. The earth is full of Your possessions-- {Psa 104:24 NKJV}
The Lord by wisdom founded the earth; By understanding He established the heavens. {Pro 13:19 NKJV}
Daniel answered and said: "Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, For wisdom and might are His. {Dan 2:20 NKJV}
Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and His ways past finding out! {Rom 11:33 NKJV
An even quicker and more direct source is the power of prayer; Lord Almighty hear my pleading to be filled and re-filled with Your great and wondrous WISDOM in Jesus, Amen. The sincerity of your prayer will determine the success and quantity of wisdom in the Lord's gift. We are greatly encouraged by our Lord and Maker to develop the wisdom that He readily delivers simply for the asking.
SUMMARYOne last look at our definition: WISDOM is: The ability to use your knowledge and experience to make good decisions and judgments.
The Lord provides us with a basic load of wisdom in our youth. As we graduate on the ladder of learning and seasoning, we must replenish our wisdom applying new abilities and experiences that further become guard-rails on our sojourn here on earth. Even Jesus, the author of wisdom, grew up attending to to the Holy Art of good judgments and decisions thru WISDOM; And the child grew and became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him. {Luk2:40 NKJV}
Through wisdom, the very grace of God can be upon you too!
CLOSING PRAYER
Father, thank-You for Your Son, and for the wisdom He brought with Him to share with us while He was on this earth in the same flesh that we wear. He taught us, by His example, how to be wise and productive in bringing glory to our Creator and Lord. To make good choices and to love one another in the name of Jesus the Christ, AMEN
DOXOLOGY
Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, Ye heaven-ly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost
Amen
THE CALL
If you have never invited Jesus to be your Lord and savior, or, if you have in the past yet remain unsure of salvation and forgiveness of sin, Please pray with me now: Lord Jesus I need to fill a hole in my life that follows me where ever I go. I am a long-time Sinner and I CONFESS and REPENT of all my sins. I believe that You JESUS are the Lord, that you were hung on a cross and died. I believe that you were raised back to life by God, Your Father, ascended into heaven and presently sit at the right hand of The Almighty. Please come into me, clean me, take me and make me Yours and let me serve from this day forward and forever, Thank-You Jesus, AMEN
If you sincerely prayed with me, your salvation has been assured. {Rom 10:9 KJV} -That 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.
Waste no time in finding like minded folks, to fellowship with, who also know the lord Jesus. Be introduced to a church that preaches the BIBLE. Email me. Begin the journey that you will never tire of; the discovery of the Majesty, Beauty and loving Power of Jesus the Christ. Welcome to the family!
Chaplain Gary
BENEDICTION: Num 6:24-26 The LORD bless you, and keep you; The LORD make His face shine on you, And be gracious to you; The LORD lift up His countenance on you, And give you peace.'AMEN
Christ go with you now...until we meet again
Christ go with you now...keep praying on till then
It really doesn't matter what the weather...
Just as long as we all are TOGETHER...
Christ go with you now...Till we meet again!
SUPPORTING SCRIPTURE Pro 1:20;13;19, Jas 1:5-6, Psa 104:24, Dan 2:20, Rom 10:9;11:33, Luk 2:40, Num 6:24-26
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