God's Memorials

“God said … I AM THAT I AM …The Lord God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, hath sent me unto you: this is my name for ever, and this is my memorial unto all generations.”  ~ Exodus 3:14-15

Let us give Thanks unto our Lord Jesus Christ for all the soldiers who have served and those who have given their life in our Country throughout the many years of America’s Freedom.  It is sincerely a time to Let Freedom ring! Not just as someone who is patriotic but also as a Liberated Christian! It is truly a day of Memorials. Heaven is filled with the warriors who have died for freedom and it is filled with our loved ones; a grand reunion awaits the Day of the Lord, when we will be together at the Bridegrooms Table in Eternity! Today we focus on God’s Memorials as set forth in His Holy Word, He is the God of Memorials! The Old Testament is full of Memorials, some 32 mentions of His Memorials. To name a few:  It is first recorded in Ex. 3:15 He tells us “My Name is forever, and this is My Memorial unto all generations.”  In Ex. 28:29 “Aaron shall bear the names of the Children of Israel in his breastplate when he goeth into the Holy Place, for a Memorial before the Lord continually.” God remembers Israel! Esther 9:29 “these days of Purim should not fail among the Jews, nor the Memorial of them …”  This is the day that God used Esther to save His Chosen Jews. The Psalmist records [135:13] “Thy Name, O Lord, endureth forever; and Thy Memorial, O Lord, throughout all generations.” Hosea 12:5-6 “Even the Lord God of hosts; the Lord is our Memorial. Therefore turn thou to thy God: keep Mercy … and wait on thy God continually.” Joshua was commanded to place stones in the waters of Jordan as a Memorial that the waters were cut off before the Ark of the Covenant, this was to be remembered forever!  And in the New Testament Jesus said of the women who poured oil upon Him; “Wherever this Gospel is preached in the whole world, there shall also this, that this women has done, be told for a Memorial of her.” Matt. 26:13 -this is recorded twice in the Bible. Perhaps you have wondered in some crisis, where is God – He remembers you!  He is a God of Remembrance!  Loving everyone of you and keeping you in Prayer, Pastor

Special Guest Minister: Dr. Ron Breese

“The Lord is my Light and my Salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell. Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.”  ~ Psalm 27:1-3

Please welcome my son in the Faith and our brother in the Lord, Dr. Ron Breese. He will be the Messenger of the Word today. I am in Illinois this week-end on a family meeting, I will be officiating at my Great Nephew’s Wedding. I appreciate your prayer as I travel and God’s Mercy for strength. Have a great Sunday as you worship together and Praise our Lord and Savour.

Devotional reading for the week – Psalm 27, Ps 37:7-8, Prov. 20:22; Isa. 30:18:

The Lord is my Light and my Salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.

One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to inquire in his temple.

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.

Now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in His Tabernacle Sacrifices of Joy; I will Sing, yea, I will Sing Praises unto the Lord. Hear, O Lord, when I cry with my voice: have Mercy also upon me, and answer me.

 “I waited patiently for the Lord; and He inclined unto me, and heard my cry. He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a Rock, and established my goings. And He hath put a New Song in my mouth, even Praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the Lord.” Ps 40:1-3 

The Benediction & Blessing

Blessings and Honor unto Our God and Savor! We have entered into Your House with Praise, we have heard Your Word, We have felt Your Presence; We stand in the midst of multiplied Blessings.  We receive all the Blessings of Your Hand, for our heart is full of Love for You. We ask for Your Blessings upon our Family, upon our neighbors, and we Pray that all who do not know You will come to the Saving Grace of forgiveness. Continue Heavenly Father to pour out Your Precious Holy Spirit upon the lives of Your People, Perform Your will to us is our hearts desire. Walk with us through this week until we come together once more to worship You! Thank You once again for all Your Blessings! We ask this in Your Holy Name, and in Jesus Name, and the name of the Holy Ghost, Amen

My Comfort

“Honour thy father and mother; which is the First Commandment with Promise; That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.” ~ Eph. 6:2-3

What a wonderful occasion to give honour to our Mothers and to Bless them. I have truly been a recipient of a godly Mothers love and I am exceedingly grateful!  The Word of God talks a lot about mothers in Scripture, some were good, some not so good, This is an important note for our Mothers -- God likens Himself to a Mother. It is in Isaiah 66:13 where He says: “As one whom his mother comforteth, so I will comfort you; and ye shall be Comforted!” what a precious thought, God sees the Mother who comforts here children. And when a family loses it Mother, God becomes the Comfort we need. His Comfort is full of forgiveness, Loving- kindness, Hope, and resounds in Joy as He sings over us. We are His Beloved and ever on His mind. Today as we give Honour to our Mothers, we also want to give love and appreciation to His Song of Love to His Beloved! I read in the Song of Solomon, the Scriptures of love, “My Beloved in Mine, and I Am His!”  People rarely or understand this Book in the Bible, but it is truly a revelation of Love. So as we give honour to our Mothers, we remember the Love that has been given. We also know that there are those who have not experienced the depth of a Mothers love for some reason or other, but know this that God says He will Comfort You and His Comfort is precious and reassuring! God continues to comfort His people, in all the circumstances of our life He never leaves us, He never forsakes us, He is always there.  It is most amazing to see His Love for Israel, for they so often failed Him and to this day He waits to draw them unto Himself.  He is a patience friend and Saviour! It is His desire to bring glorious rest to His Church, His People, a supernatural rest edifying our spiritual being. He desires us to walk in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost multiplying His Grace to us as we serve Him with a whole heart.  I Thank God for every one of you and Pray for His Comfort to be your portion.   Happy Mothers Day!  Loving everyone of you, Pastor