Amazing Love

I found this poem online and loved the message and it's reminder of just how much God has done: 

 

"How is it that the blind could see

That the lame could walk
That the deaf could hear
And the mute talk

How is it that the sea obeyed
And that the nets were filled
How could the prophets know
That The Son was destined to be killed

How is it that the wise men came
To praise the newborn King
How on earth were shepherds picked
To hear the angels sing

How is it that King David
Could write about the cross
Knowing that Messiah's sacrifice
Would signal Satan's loss

How is it that the leper
Could see his hands made clean
How could it have happened
And what could it mean

How could His chosen people
Turn upon The Son
And let a ruthless killer free
As they scourged The Holy One

How did the water turn to wine
And how was the stone rolled away
How could He speak so assuredly
Of how He'd rise that day

How is it that the veil was torn
And that a virgin bore a Son
How amazing that He'd die for us
So our victory could be won

How is it that Lazarus rose
And that He walked upon the sea
How could He forgive the tormentors
As He hung upon the tree

How is it that Bethlehem was chosen
That His birthplace was foretold
That John The Baptist spoke of Him
In words so sharp and bold

How is it that His disciples fled
On that fateful night
Only to die a martyr's death
Convinced that He was right

How is it that we go on living
As if His words weren't true
How amazing that He still awaits
Sinners like me and you"

Mike Hall, Colorado

Life Verse

There are so many verses in the Bible!  How can you possibly choose one and claim it as your life verse???!!!  Many of my friends have several as it is indeed impossible to narrow down a favorite in the Word of God:)

However, I do get a few strange looks when I tell people what my life verse is- but I suppose it is only natural that there would be some surprise until I explain why I chose it:)

Isaiah 40:31  "But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.  They will soar like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."

But those who hope in the Lord...... I love how this verse begins- all who have their hope in Him He will uphold.  Hope is such a precious word, it holds so much and gives so much strength to those who realize what it means.   

Hope-a refuge and fulfillment of things dearest to you, it brightens a rainy day and gives strength to a weary soul.  And those who let it rest in the Lord will feel their feet securely anchored in His will.

Will renew their strength...... The renewal of strength when you are in a valley is so refreshing, it helps you suddenly realize that no mountain is too high to scale when you have your Lord holding you up.  Renew is another precious word in this passage.

Renew means to cleanse, refresh, and...well...feel strengthened!:)  To know it is the King of Kings who gives us this renewal makes it even more special!

They will soar on wings like eagles........ Eagles are such majestic birds, their elegance and courage is well known.  They are strong and beautiful, their very presence induces respect and awe.  As God holds you in his hand He will give you wings as eagles- of all animals to compare us to He chose the eagle.  The bird that carries itself aloft and soars to heights unknown, to soar on wings like eagles is such a special promise!

When an eagle is aloft I want you to imagine what it feels like: It's wings beat methodically and then still, allowing the air to gently sway and propel it forward.  The wind brushes against the feathers, but most of all I want you to realize the quietness.  There is not a sound to be heard.  God's voice is a "still small voice", He cannot speak to you when you have everything else roaring and playing around you- only in the stillness of a moment can He speak.

They will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint...... Through all courses of life you will be running up and down hills and peaking mountains, falling into lush pastures and then walking a rocky road...but through all of this you will never grow weary or faint.  Why?  Because Christ strengthens your every move, as long as you don't walk in your own strength but rely entirely upon His strength to get you through.  There will never be a need to feel run down, because God holds you in the palm of His hand, and when things become hard He places you in the shadow of His hand to comfort and then, when the time is right, release once more onto your path.

This verse sustains me like no other, no matter what the trial, no matter what the decision or change of direction that comes my way, I have the knowledge that my King will always be in full and complete control.  He holds me up and challenges me to achieve the chance to soar like an eagle!  And when I walk the hard roads of life, I always know, my best friend is at my side.:)

I'm Back!!!

I am so sorry my dear readers that I have not been around!!  My house has been one that has been riding a 90 mile an hour train for two weeks:)

My Dad had vacation.... and I don't know about your homes, but vacation at our house usually means physical labor outside with weedwackers and brush piles.:)
  However we were able to go hiking twice.  Dad and I seemed to be copy catting each other as I twisted my ankle right before one hike (but insisted on continuing), and Dad sprained his on our second hike...although he had no choice but to walk as we were going downhill and back to the car, but we weren't even halfway.  So prayer that God will quickly heal us would be appreciated.

Our second hike had the most amazing view, however there was no going near the edge.  The steep incline was an adventure in itself:)

This was snapped on our way out- you had no choice but to get near the edge:)

This was taken out our car window- don't know the mountain though...

 

Well, now that vacation is over I will be able to share with you some of the powerful things God has been teaching in me.  Most importantly I'll be able to share with you some of the messages I have been able to hear at the WILDS over the past couple weeks.  For those of you who know Tom Farrell, he was able to preach at my church on Sunday- what a blessing and so convicting!!  I'll write soon and tell you of his messages and others:)

Hope everyone is doing well!

God Bless!