OzThoughts Thursday 15th May 2008. How do you feel when you read the following passage? 41 That day about three thousand took him at his word, were baptized and were signed up. 42 They committed themselves to the teaching of the apostles, the life together, the common meal, and the prayers. 43 Everyone around was in awe--all those wonders and signs done through the apostles!44 And all the believers lived in a wonderful harmony, holding everything in common. 45 They sold whatever they owned and pooled their resources so that each person's need was met. 46 They followed a daily discipline of worship in the Temple followed by meals at home, every meal a celebration, exuberant and joyful, 47 as they praised God. People in general liked what they saw. Every day their number grew as God added those who were saved. (Acts 2. The Message (R)) When I read it I just praise God for the people in my life who assist me in my Christian walk. I praise God for my spiritual leaders. There are many who have had an influence on my life. I thank God for those who share the Scriptures with me. I am grateful for those who pray with me and for me. I am thankful for those who share the experiences and lessons from their Christian walk with me. I thank God that I live in this electronic age. Radio, television, the telephone, computers and, of course, the internet make communication so much a matter of life. I read the new Church followed a daily discipline of worship in the Temple. I am grateful that I can worship God at anytime in any place. It is still a discipline to do that. PRAYER and MEDITATION: [Listen: The Poole Citadel Salvation Army Band. Selection: Ellers - http://www.salvoaudio.com/audio/music3/mus_4210.mp3 ] How wonderful it is to walk with God Along the road that holy men have trod; How wonderful it is to hear him say: Fear not, have faith, 'tis I who lead the way! How wonderful it is to talk with God When cares sweep o'er my spirit like a flood; How wonderful it is to hear his voice, For when he speaks the desert lands rejoice! How wonderful it is to praise my God, Who comforts and protects me with his rod; How wonderful to praise him every hour, My heart attuned to sing his wondrous power! How wonderful it is to fight for God, And point poor sinners to the precious blood; How wonderful it is to wield his sword 'Gainst sin, the enemy of Christ, my Lord! How wonderful 'twill be to live with God When I have crossed death's deep and swelling flood; How wonderful to see him face to face When I have fought the fight and won the race! Author: Theodore Hopkins Kitching (1866-1930) The Salvation Army Song Book: Song Number: 583 ````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` You can also receive OzThoughts from the following groups (which you are welcome to join): SalvationArmy3: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/salvationarmy3/ Poems from the Lord by Ailsa Yates: http://groups.msn.com/PoemsfromtheLordbyAilsaYates Please forward this to your friends. Thank you and God bless you with love, peace and joy. |
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