WEEKLY WORSHIP
JULY 20/21, 2024
{BL 549-29}
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}
HOLY SCRIPTURE
Sabbath Meditations
"BALAK" (The Destroyer)
Numbers 22:2-25:9, Micah 5:6-6:8, 2Peter 2:1-22
Sunday Message
"Associate with the Humble"
Rom 12:16, Jam 2:1, 1Cor 10:24, 1Tim 6:8-9, Jas 4: 10-12, Ps 131:1
Isa 57:15, Mt 18:4, 1Pe 5:5
OPENING PRAYER
All Seeing and All Knowing Creator, Mighty God, we gather on this Holy Day in fellowship to worship and grow in the knowledge of the Author of all things. We cherish the blessing of access to Your throne granted us by Your Son, who gave Himself as a propitiation on that Old Cross. This selfless sacrifice released those who believe and call upon His name from the sentence of Eternal Death, promising Eternal Life and Peace in Your very presence. Grant us open ears, hearts and souls as we jointly study Your Holy Word, through Jesus, Amen.
MESSAGE
Song Writer and
cross-over Artist Mac Davis wrote a country song and it stirred up a
lot of interest. Willy Nelson then covered that same tune and it
took off like a rocket! A few years later Mac Davis, the fellow who
wrote the song, re-released it and it took off again to the top of
the charts. In the 70's and eventually the 80's, the lyrics
harmonized and resonated among MEN and WOMEN. Being "HUMBLE"
was not considered cool. Being PROUD and LOUD seemed to be
the rule.
Little did we know that years later, this unchecked behavior would lead to the potential downfall of mighty nations. Here are the first few lines of the song that Davis wrote:
Oh
Lord, it's hard to be humble
When you're perfect in every way
I
can't wait to look in the mirror
Cause I get better lookin' each
day
To know me is to love me
I must be a heck of a man
Oh
Lord, it's hard to be humble
But I'm doin' the best that I can
As funny and clever as the words are, they hide a deadly problem underneath it's cuteness. The Church MUST speak out boldly against those who worship the false God; that unholy Triune known as ME--MYSELF--AND I.
BELOVED, Be warned. This out of control behavior is tearing the world apart!
The destructive "self worshiping" lifestyle is like a cancer and has infected every part of our world. It is GLOBAL in nature, and its desire and design is to control YOU like a highly addictive psychotic drug. The Devil prescribes this affliction.
It does not heal. It Destroys. That is its purpose, that is its function; To CONTROL YOU or DESTROY YOU. We must immediately return to the path of Life and rediscover the FATHER, THE SON AND THE HOLY SPIRIT, the antidote and cure for the cancer that is killing us.
The path of healing is well inscribed in the pages of Holy Scripture, The BIBLE:
[Rom 12:16-19 NASB] Be of the same mind toward one another; do not be haughty in mind, but associate with the lowly. Do not be wise in your own estimation.
(17) Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. Respect what is right in the sight of all men.
(18) If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men.
(19)
Never take your own revenge, beloved, but leave room for the wrath of
God, for it is written, "VENGEANCE IS MINE, I WILL REPAY,"
says the Lord.
[Jas 2:1-9 NKJV] My brethren, do not hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with partiality.
(2) For if there should come into your assembly a man with gold rings, in fine apparel, and there should also come in a poor man in filthy clothes,
(3) and you pay attention to the one wearing the fine clothes and say to him, "You sit here in a good place," and say to the poor man, "You stand there," or, "Sit here at my footstool,"
(4) have you not shown partiality among yourselves, and become judges with evil thoughts?
(5) Listen, my beloved brethren: Has God not chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him?
(6) But you have dishonored the poor man. Do not the rich oppress you and drag you into the courts?
(7) Do they not blaspheme that noble name by which you are called?
(8) If you really fulfill the royal law according to the Scripture, "YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF," you do well;
(9) but if you show partiality, you commit sin, and are convicted by the law as transgressors.
Let no one seek his own, but each one the other's well-being. {1Co 10:24 NKJV}
[1Ti 6:6-10 NKJV] Now godliness with contentment is great gain.
(7) For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.
(8) And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content.
(9) But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition.
(10) For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
APPLICATION & SUMMARY
[David says] "LORD, my heart is not haughty, Nor my eyes lofty. Neither do I concern myself with great matters, Nor with things too profound for me.
(2) Surely I have calmed and quieted my soul, Like a weaned child with his mother; Like a weaned child is my soul within me.
(3) O Israel, hope in the LORD From this time forth and forever". {Psa 131:1-3 NKJV}
[Jas 4:10-12 NKJV] Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up.
(11) Do not speak evil of one another, brethren. He who speaks evil of a brother and judges his brother, speaks evil of the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge.
(12) There is one Lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy. Who are you to judge another?
[Isa 57:15 KJV] For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones. "Whoever then humbles himself as this child, he is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. {Mat 18:4 NASB}
[1Pe 5:5 NKJV] Likewise you younger people, submit yourselves to your elders. Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for "GOD RESISTS THE PROUD, BUT GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE."
The Mac Davis song ends with "Oh Lord, it's hard to be humble, But I'm doin' the best that I can". We pray that you will continue to be meek and humble as you walk with Our Savior and King. His name is Jesus! The global death threat of "ME...MYSELF...AND...I" must be eradicated as we return to the TRINITY of the FATHER, THE SON AND THE HOLY SPIRIT!
WE ARE THE CHURCH!!
CLOSING PRAYER
Holy Father, Mighty Lord grant us the wisdom and discipline in causing the practice of humility to become as normal as breathing. As we go our way, we pass through the carnal world. Grant us great courage and keep us insulated against the wiles of Satan, let us hold fast onto that which we have received and be strong and humble until we meet again, walking in the foot-steps by the example of our Savior, in Jesus we pray, Amen
DOXOLOGY
Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, Ye heav'n-ly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost
Amen
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
INVITATION:
If you have never invited Jesus to be your Lord and savior, or, if you have and remain unsure of salvation and forgiveness of sins, Then pray with me now: Lord Jesus I need to fill a hole in my life that follows me where ever I go. I believe that You 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 Almighty God. 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. Waste no time in finding like minded folks who also know the lord. Be introduced to a church that preaches from the BIBLE. 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
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!
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