SABBATH & SUNDAY WORSHIP MESSAGE
MARCH 8/9, 2025
{LX 583-11}
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
"TETZAVEH" (You Shall Command)
Exo 27:20-30:10; Eze 43:10-27; 1Peter 2:1-25
Also you are to command Bnei-Yisrael, that they are to bring to you pure olive oil beaten for the light, to cause a lamp to burn continually. {Exo 27:20} TLV
Sunday Message
"TRUST IN THE LORD"
Proverbs 3:5
OPENING PRAYER
All Seeing and knowing God of all Creation, thank You for gathering us together on this Holy day to worship in fellowship and to receive this message spoken in the breath of Your mouth and recorded in Holy Scripture. The number You have gathered this day assures us of Your Holy presence. Grant us open ears, hearts and souls we receive Your wisdom. In the name of Jesus the Christ, AMEN
MESSAGE
Trust in the Lord with all your heart; and do not lean on your own understanding. {Pro 3:5 NASB}
Well, there you have it! Just sixteen words and the whole sermon and message is fully satisfied. Just in case you did not get the full meaning of the opening verse, allow me to repeat it one more time; Trust in the Lord with all your heart; and do not lean on your own understanding.
The TRUST IN THE LORD part is where we always need to be, and NEVER trust in our own ideas. This frustrating character flaw we humans have is so destructive in our relationship with the Creator of the Whole Universe!
The Lord gave us the power of reasoning, of decision making, being free to select our path, determine our direction... be it RIGHTEOUS or EVIL. We do so as we travel through this brief life on earth all the while making decisions. Some good. Some not so good.
This may surprise some but--- GOD does not send people to Hell. PEOPLE send people to HELL through a series of really bad decisions. As it was when we opened the message today, TRUST is the key. Not in yourself but TRUST in GOD! Trust in God at all times, O People; pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us. {Psa 62:8 nasb}
The LORD Says: I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you should go: I will guide you with my eye on you. Don't be as the horse, or as the mule, which have no understanding: creatures with bit and bridle to hold them in check, or they will not come near to you. Many sorrows will reward the wicked: but he that trusts in the Lord, loving kindness will surround him. {Psa 32: 8-10 NASB}
Your ears will hear a word behind you, saying, This is the way, walk in it, when you turn to the right hand, and when you turn to the left. {Isa 30:21 NASB}
My children were RAISING ME! (Yes I needed Adult supervision, my son and daughter obliged) We developed TRUST among ourselves while learning to swim. Jennifer was four years old standing at the edge of the pool. I was coaxing her to jump in. "Only if you catch me daddy", was her reply. After a period of great hesitation, she jumped. Dad caught her and soon after she was like a little fish in the sea.
Son Dean was nine and the 3 meter diving board was his challenge {not mine---HIS} Dean climbed the tower and waited a while on the platform at the top, allowing a few older kids to go on by as Dean watched how they did. My nine year old began his slow motion walk to the business end of the diving board; [I then entered the water and was treading just out side of his landing spot.]
There he was, a skinny little guy facing a whopper of a fear and about to overcome the beast! 3-2-1 Feet first, entry straight, and he popped up nice and quick! In both events, TRUST was gained.
God is our Father. TRUST is really big in His eyes! [After a most difficult time with the Jews that [Moses] was leading after departing Egypt, Moses said to The Lord]: "If Your presence does not go with us, do not bring us up from here. For how then will it be known that Your people and I have found grace in Your sight, except You go with us? "So we shall be separate, Your people and I, from all the people who are upon the face of the earth." So the Lord said to Moses, "I will do this thing that you have spoken; for you have found grace in My sight, and I know you by name." TRUST {Exo. 33:15-17} NKJV
The prize of the high calling of God is Christ Jesus. Only through TRUST can we attain to such a glory. -cf Phi 3:14.
SUMMARY
Trust in the Lord with all your heart; and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he shall make your paths straight. Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. {Pro 3:5,6.}NASB
At the open of this message I spoke about business conference use of Social and Corporate TRUST Tests. Humans are notorious for having TRUST GAPS. This is not the case with God.
A very talented Christian Lyricist named Barry McGuire wrote a wonderful song about TRUSTING in JESUS. We thank him for sharing these words with us:
I
met a Cosmic Cowboy, Ridin' a starry range, He's a supernatural
Plowboy
And He dressed up kinda strange. And at first, I didn't
even see Him
Bein' out there on the run, Yeah, but that old hat
that He's wearin'
He's shinin' brighter than the sun. And when
my eyes adjusted
To the flashin' of His smile, Hey, I saw His
invitation He said, "Come on, Gary,
We'll go ridin' for
awhile"
We
rode along together For more 'n half a day. Right through the
changin' weather,
The sky was all turning gray. Chilly winds
were blowin', Cold was cutting deep
Yeah, then it started
snowing, The trail was gettin' steep
I
was just about to turn around And head back the way we came
Somehow,
without a sound I heard Him call my name.
Then lookin' up,
I saw we were High up on this ridge and He took me by my arm
Lead
me right over to the edge. Yeah, I was so scared I couldn't find a
single word to say---You know, there's 10,000 feet of empty air And
it's just about an inch away. But a million miles was out beyond The
wavin' of His hand I was lookin' through His eyes Right into
another land.
He said this is my Father's ranch, As far as you can see, He made it out of nothin'
Every branch and every tree. The stars, all the mountains, The rivers, the streams
The oceans, the fountains And the valley of your dreams.
I know that place you're lookin' for That place you long to be--
And the truth is, I'm the only door You're gonna have to pass through Me
Bendin' back I tipped my hat To look Him in the eye, But He just smiled and gave me confidence, "Go ahead and try."
Well, it was now or never And I knew I had to start, So I took that step and I went fallin' Straight in through His heart. The first thing that I noticed Comin' out the other side, Hey all my fears had vanished, He taught me how to fly!
Ah,
yeah, there's a Cosmic Cowboy And he rides the starry range
He's
a supernatural Plowboy, He is dressed up kinda strange
To think
I nearly missed Him, Being out there on the run
But that old hat
that he's wearin' It's shinin' brighter than the sun
Yeah,
when my eyes adjusted To the flashin' of His smile, I saw His
invitation
He said; "Come on, Gary Lets go ridin' for
awhile"
{CREDIT: Barry McGuire, Cosmic Cowboy, 1978, Label
Sparrow--Thank -you Sir! }
Embracing this wonderful TRUST will one day open your ears to hear theses beautiful words: Well done, good and faithful servant: you have been faithful over a few things,
I will make you ruler over many things: enter into the joy of your lord.--They
shall reign for ever and ever. You shall receive a crown of glory that never fades
away.--The crown of life.--A crown of righteousness.--An incorruptible crown.
{Matt. 25:21}NKJV
[Just before He was betrayed, Jesus prayed]; Father, I will that they also, whom you have given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou has given me.--So shall we ever be with the Lord. {John 17:24}NKJV
CLOSING PRAYER
O Father, Lord of Lords, King of Kings, teach us that TRUST should come from a position of HUMILITY, of self sacrifice, of being willing to die to self and become the sole possession of YOU Lord Jesus. You created this world, the sun, the moon, the stars, and even each of us! All that we can see, touch, smell, taste, hear are the products of Your mighty hands. Thank You for being first to love us, and grant us favor to love You in return. In JESUS, 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 Rom 1:16-17; Pro 3:5,6;15; Psa 62:8; 32; 8-10; Isa 30:21;Exo 33:15-17; Phi 3:14; Mat 25:21; Jn 17:24; Num 6:24-26
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