He’s A Wonderful Savior To Me

Psalm 107:8-9 Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! 

[9] For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness.

We should praise the Lord because we were a lost sinner, wandering alone and nearly dead in a desert place, until He came to us, saved us when we believed and led us out.

The redeemed don’t have to walk in bondage. We have a resource. We can take our burdens to the Lord.

There is help and deliverance in Jesus

He brings us joy, success, safety and peace when we fully trust Him. 

He’s a wonderful Savior to me.

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“I was lost in sin but Jesus rescued me,  —  He's a wonderful Savior to me;  —  I was bound by fear but Jesus set me free,  —  He's a wonderful Savior to me.

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“For He's a wonderful Savior to me,  —  He's a wonderful Savior to me;  —  I was lost in sin, but Jesus took me in,  —  He's a wonderful Savior to me.

“He's a Friend so true, so patient and so kind,  —  He's a wonderful Savior to me;  —  Ev'rything I need in Him I always find,  —  He's a wonderful Savior to me. 

“He is always near to comfort and to cheer,  —  He's a wonderful Savior to me;  —  He forgives my sins. He dries my ev'ry tear,  —  

He's a wonderful Savior to me. 

“Dearer grows the love of Jesus day by day,  —  He's a wonderful Savior to me.  —  Sweeter is His grace while pressing on my way,  —  He's a wonderful Savior to me.”

    Virgle P. Brock

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When Morning Comes

The Apostle Paul gives us hope for a better time and a better place.

The problems of life seem heavy right now. It seems we will break under their weight.  

Romans 8:18 For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.

Our problems will pass. They are only weighty “for the moment”. 

2 Corinthians 4:18 While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.

What we can’t see —  those things that are ours in Heaven. —  those are eternal. 

We may groan for a few days here, but we will rejoice for endless ages when morning comes. 

The Psalmist said it this way: “…weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.” (Psalms 30:5b).

When morning comes . . . . 

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“Trials dark on every hand,  —  and we cannot understand  —  

All the ways that God will lead us  —  to that blessed promised land;  —  But He’ll guide us with his eye,  —  and we’ll follow till we die,  —  We will understand it better by and by.

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“By and by, when the morning comes,  —  All the saints of God are gathering home,  —  We will tell the story how we’ve overcome,  —  We will understand it better by and by.

“We are often destitute  —  of the things that life demands,  —  want of shelter and of food,  —  thirsty hills and barren land;  —  But we’re trusting in the Lord  —  and according to His word,  —  We will understand it better by and by.

“Temptations, hidden snares  —  often take us unawares,  —  And our hearts are made to bleed  —  for each thoughtless word or deed;  —  And we wonder why the test  —  when we try to do our best,  —  But will understand it better by and by.”

         C.A. Tindley

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Come And Dine

The disciples had fished all night with nothing to show for it. 

Jesus meets them on the shore, tells them to go back and put their nets on the right side of the boat. They did and struggled to get all the fish to shore.

John 21:9 As soon then as they were come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid thereon, and bread. 

John 21:12  Jesus saith unto them, Come and dine. And none of the disciples durst ask him, Who art thou? knowing that it was the Lord.

We serve a living Savior, and only a living Savior can dine with His saints.

As we pass through life, I know the Lord is always with us, but there will be those times when Jesus just shows up in a special way, and when He does, my how things change. 

I can't explain the joy of those moments of sweet fellowship.

Jesus "just showed up" to Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in the fiery furnace; Daniel in the Lion's Den; and at the Red Sea. There are many more occasions.  

Jesus invites us to “Come And Dine” in sweet fellowship.

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“Jesus has a table spread  —  Where the saints of God are fed,  —  He invites His chosen people:  —  'Come and dine'.  —  With his manna he doth feed  —  And supplies our every need;  —  Oh, ‘tis sweet to sup with Jesus all the time.

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'”Come and dine', the Master calleth, 'Come and dine'  —  You may feast at Jesus' table all the time.  —  He who fed the multitude,  —  Turned the water into wine,  —  To the hungry calleth now, 'Come and dine'.

“His disciples come to land,  —  Thus obeying Christ's command  —  For the Master called unto them:  —  'Come and dine'.  —  There they found their hearts' desire,  —  Bread and fish upon the fire;  —  Thus he satisfies the hungry every time.

“Soon the Lamb will take his bride  —  To be ever at his side,  —  All the host of Heaven will assembled be;  —  O, ‘twill be a glorious sight,  —  All the saints in spotless white;  —  And with Jesus they will feast eternally.”

    

     Charles B. Widmeyer 1907

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Just A Little Talk With Jesus

Victory in our personal walk with God hinges on our ability to pray prayers that are heard and answered. How do we pray right?

We need to first humble ourselves. 

James 4:10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.

Sometimes humbling means to come clean before the Lord and repent of our sins.  

James 4:8,10 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded. 

The Lord wants to bless us. He wants to move in our lives in power and glory, but often He doesn’t because we don’t ask.

Hebrews 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.

In the midst of our trials we should determine to place all that we have and are on the altar for the glory of God. He will always accept that kind of gift.

Isaiah 65:24 And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.

Learn the secret of victory.  

Have a little talk with Jesus.

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“I once was lost in sin but Jesus took me in,  —  And then a little light from heaven filled my soul.  —  It bathed my heart in love and wrote my name above,  —  And just a little talk with Jesus made me whole.

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“Now let us have a little talk with Jesus,  —  Let us tell Him all about our troubles.  —  He will hear our faintest cry,  —  And He will answer by and by.  —  Now when you feel a little prayer wheel turning  —  And you know a little fire is burning  —  You will find a little talk with Jesus makes it right.

“Sometimes my path seems drear without a ray of cheer,  —  And then a cloud of doubt may hide the light of day.  —  The mists of sin may rise and hide the starry skies,  —  But just a little talk with Jesus clears the way.

“I may have doubts and fears, my eyes be filled with tears,  —  But Jesus is a friend who watches day and and night.  —  I go to Him in prayer, He knows my every care,  —  And just a little talk with Jesus makes it right.”

   Cleavant  Derricks

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Leave It There

When the burdens of life press us down, we don’t have to bear them alone. 

1 Peter 5:7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

Thank God, there is One Who is stronger than we are and Who is willing to carry our load.

Our burdens touch the heart of God, and He is moved on our behalf. He is actively involved in caring for us.

Psalm 55:22  Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.

Take your burden to the Lord and leave it there.

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“If the world from you withhold of its silver and its gold,  —  And you have to get along with meager fare,  —  Just remember, in His Word, how He feeds the little bird;  —  Take your burden to the Lord and leave it there.

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“Leave it there, leave it there,  —  Take your burden to the Lord and leave it there.  —  If you trust and never doubt,  —  He will surely bring you out.  —  Take your burden to the Lord and leave it there.

“If your body suffers pain and your health you can't regain,  —  And your soul is almost sinking in despair,  —  Jesus knows the pain you feel,  —  He can save and He can heal;  —  Take your burden to the Lord and leave it there.

“When your enemies assail and your heart begins to fail,  —  Don't forget that God in Heaven answers prayer;  —  He will make a way for you and will lead you safely through.  —  Take your burden to the Lord and leave it there.

“When your youthful days are gone and old age is stealing on,  —  And your body bends beneath the weight of care;  —  He will never leave you then,  —  He'll go with you to the end.  —  Take your burden to the Lord and leave it there.”

      G. Albert Tindley 1916

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Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me

Weary from the business of the day, Jesus lay asleep in the rear of the ship carrying the disciples across the Sea of Galilee. 

These men found themselves in the storm of their lives. They experienced the Lord’s power to deliver them and lived to tell the tale. 

Mark 4:39 `And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.

The disciples were amazed and said, “What manner of man is this?”  

There is a sense in which we are all involved in a journey today, sailing toward an unseen port.  

As we sail, storms will arise and toss our little vessels. We will often think the storms are going to destroy us.  

You need to let Jesus pilot your boat. There’s no one better because He is the One Who is in control of every puff of wind; every angry wave and every storm.  

Let Him be your Pilot because He can corral the waves, lasso the winds, and hog tie the storm.

Jesus, Savior, pilot me.

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“Jesus, Savior, pilot me,  —  Over life's tempestuous sea;  —  Unknown waves before me roll,  —  Hiding rock and treach'rous shoal;  —  Chart and compass come from Thee:  —  Jesus, Savior, pilot me!

“As a mother stills her child,  —  Thou canst hush the ocean wild;  —  Boist'rous waves obey Thy will.  —  When Thou say'st to them, "Be still!"  —  Wondrous Sov'reign of the sea,  —  Jesus, Saviour, pilot me!

“When at last I near the shore,  —  And the fearful breakers roar.  —  'Twixt me and the peaceful rest,  —  Then, while leaning on Thy breast,  —  May I hear Thee say to me,  —  "Fear not, I will pilot thee!"

        Edward Hopper 1871

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Mansion Over The Hilltop

Imagine a city that gleams with the brilliance of God’s glory, where His pure light shines through the diamonds, the gold, and all the multi-colored precious stones therein.

Revelation 21:16  And the city lieth foursquare, and the length is as large as the breadth: and he measured the city with the reed, twelve thousand furlongs. The length and the breadth and the height of it are equal.

That Heavenly city is about 1,400 miles.  If one edge was placed on the Atlantic Ocean, the opposite edge would sit near Denver, CO. 

If the north edge sat on the Canadian border, the south edge would sit somewhere around Miami, FL.

When the Lord saved us He placed within us a desire to be in His Father’s house — that Heavenly city — our eternal home.

So, we walk, we fight, we rejoice, we suffer, we win, we lose, we stumble and fall, we get up and go on again; all because we have caught a glimpse of a place we have never seen, and we want to be there more than we want to be here — not just for the beauty, but we want to see our Savior. 

Jesus gives us this hope in the troubled world we live in. 

John 14:1-3  Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 

[2] In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 

[3] And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.

Did I mention that I have a mansion there?

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“I'm satisfied with just a cottage below,  —  A little silver and a little gold.  —  But in that city where the ransomed will shine   —  I want a gold one that's silver lined.

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“I've got a mansion just over the hilltop  —  In that bright land where we'll never grow old.  —  And some day yonder we will never more wander  —  But walk on streets that are purest gold.

“Though often tempted, tormented and tested  —  And like the prophet, my pillow a stone.  —  And though I find here, no permanent dwelling,  —  I know He'll give me a mansion my own.

“Don't think me poor or deserted or lonely.  —  I'm not discouraged, I'm heaven bound.  —  I'm just a pilgrim in search of a city,  —  I want a mansion, a harp and a crown.”

         Ira Stanphill

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