Amazing God

Psalm 27:5  For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock. 

It’s amazing that there is a place of solitude in a world filled with people 

A place we can flee to during the crushing battles that rage about us.  

A place that affords us quiet, peace and the profound presence of God.  

Those who have learned to abide in Him have been to that place and know the glory of it.  

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“You want to hear the story of how I made it through,  —  When life is full of trouble, pain, and fear;  —  The answer may seem simple: though everything else crumbles,  —  One thing has remained through all the years. 

Chorus 

“I still serve an amazing God,  —  He's been with me every mile my weary feet have trod;  —  He still cares, He still hears;  —  He's still mending broken hearts and drying tears;  —  This old world is about to change,  —  But I'm glad I know the One who always stays the same,  —  And my song will ever be,  —  Amazing God, You're still amazing me. 

“The God who parted waters still makes a way today,  —  He's always brought me through the troubled seas.  —  The One who fed the thousands,  —  whose words could calm the tempest,  —  He's my Bread of Life, and He's my Peace.

Chorus 

“I still serve an amazing God,  —  He's been with me every mile my weary feet have trod;  —  He still cares, He still hears;  —  He's still mending broken hearts and drying tears;  —  This old world is bound to change,  —  But I'm glad I know the One who always stays the same,  —  And my song will ever be,  —  Amazing God, You're still amazing me.”

        

Lee Black, Janice C. Crow, Sue C. Smith

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The Solid Rock

Matthew 7:24-25 Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: 

[25] And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock.

Two people in this parable heard Jesus share His message of faith and repentance, verses. 24, 26. One built on the Rock and the other on the sand. 

The rock builder understood that Jesus died for his sin, rose from the dead, and had the power to save anyone who would believe on Him. 

The sand builder believed he could pray a prayer, sign a card, join a church, and all will be well. He took the easy path.

The parable tells us that the rains came, the floods followed, and the winds of destruction blew. 

This image is not just about some storms in life. This is the image of judgment. 

In the end, both houses were subjected to a terrible storm of judgment. One house stood, the other was totally destroyed.

On Christ the solid Rock I stand!

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“My hope is built on nothing less. —  than Jesus' blood and righteousness.  —  I dare not trust the sweetest frame,

but wholly lean on Jesus' name.

“When darkness veils his lovely face,  —  I rest on His unchanging grace.  —  In every high and stormy gale. —  my anchor holds within the veil.

Chorus

“On Christ the solid rock I stand;  —  All other ground is sinking sand.  —  All other ground is sinking sand’

“His oath, His covenant, His blood. —  support me in the whelming flood.  —  When all around my soul gives way,  —  He then is all my hope and stay.

“When He shall come with trumpet sound,  —  oh may I then in Him be found;  —  Dressed in His righteousness alone,  —  faultless to stand before the throne.
      Edward Mote

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God Will Take Care Of You

Nahum 1:7 The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.

It’s easy for us to say, “The Lord is good” when life is going well, but it doesn’t change the fact that “The Lord is good” when times are bad. 

The Lord is good all the time and in every way.

God knows His people. He knows your name. He knows where you are. 

He knows what you face and all the details of your life. He even knows how many hairs are on your head. 

He knows you intimately, comprehensively, and completely. 

There is nothing about you, your life, or your situation that has escaped His attention.

The Lord is good and He will take care of you.

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“Be not dismayed whate’er betide,  —  God will take care of you;  —  Beneath his wings of love abide,  —  God will take care of you.

Chorus

“God will take care of you,  —  Through ev'ry day,  —  O’er all the way;  —  He will take care of you,  —  God will take care of you.

“Through days of toil when heart doth fail,  —  God will take care of you;  —  When dangers fierce your path assail,  —  God will take care of you. 

“All you may need he will provide,  —  God will take care of you;  —  Nothing you ask will be denied,  —  God will take care of you. 

“No matter what may be the test,  —  God will take care of you;  —  Lean, weary one, upon his breast,  —  God will take care of you.”

       Civilla D. Martin

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No One Understands Like Jesus

Hebrews 4:15-16 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. 

[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.

Because Jesus understands human experience and because He has successfully endured the full force of temptation, He is able to help us with whatever we face. 

That’s why He invites us to run to Him in times of trouble.

Do you ever need help? Do you ever face trials that threaten to overwhelm you? 

Do you ever go through temptations that appear to be beyond your power? 

We have a Great High Priest. He is superior in every way. 

He is sympathetic in every need. He is our sanctuary in every trial.

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“No one understands like Jesus.  —  He's a friend beyond compare;  —  Meet Him at the throne of mercy;  —  He is waiting for you there.

“No one understands like Jesus;  —  Ev'ry woe He sees and feels;  —  Tenderly He whispers comfort,  —  And the broken heart He heals.

“No one understands like Jesus. —  When the foes of life assail;  —  You should never be discouraged;  —  Jesus cares and will not fail!

“No one understands like Jesus. —  When you falter on the way;

Tho' you fail Him, sadly fail Him,  —  He will pardon you today.

Chorus:

“No one understands like Jesus. —  When the days are dark and grim;  —  No one is so near, so dear as Jesus--  —  Cast your ev'ry care on Him!”

John W. Peterson

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