From: "Phil Rembleski" <PHIl@rescuechurchofchrist.org>

To: "1111RESCUEMEMBERS"

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Sent: Mon, Feb 12, 2024 at 6:03 AM

Subject: 2-12-24 THOUGHTS

2-12-24   THOUGHTS

The gates were opened in Christ Jesus, “once for all time”!  We must enter and grow, not lingering at the entrance.  Our God desires fullness and maturity in His children.  Verse 4 rings out...  "Trust in the LORD forever, For in GOD the LORD, we have an everlasting Rock.”  Write these precious words on your heart!  In difficult times,  LIVE THEM!  

Isa 26:1-13     In that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah: "We have a strong city; He sets up walls and ramparts for security. 2  "Open the gates, that the righteous nation may enter, The one that remains faithful. 3  "The steadfast of mind You will keep in perfect peace, Because he trusts in You. 4  "Trust in the LORD forever, For in GOD the LORD, we have an everlasting Rock. 5   "For He has brought low those who dwell on high, the unassailable city; He lays it low, He lays it low to the ground, He casts it to the dust. 6  "The foot will trample it, The feet of the afflicted, the steps of the helpless." 7  The way of the righteous is smooth; O Upright One, make the path of the righteous level. 8  Indeed, while following the way of Your judgments, O LORD, We have waited for You eagerly; Your name, even Your memory, is the desire of our souls.  9  At night my soul longs for You, Indeed, my spirit within me seeks You diligently; For when the earth experiences Your judgments The inhabitants of the world learn righteousness. 10  Though the wicked is shown favor, He does not learn righteousness; He deals unjustly in the land of uprightness, And does not perceive the majesty of the LORD. 11  O LORD, Your hand is lifted up yet they do not see it. They see Your zeal for the people and are put to shame; Indeed, fire will devour Your enemies. 12   LORD, You will establish peace for us, Since You have also performed for us all our works. 13  O LORD our God, other masters besides You have ruled us; But through You alone we confess Your name.
Matt 5:8    "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.”

My Prayer:
We pray, O Lord,  that the world will somehow see Your majesty.  May it learn.  May our souls long for You in the night.  May our spirits within us seek You diligently.  Help us to follow Your way and wait for You eagerly.  Lord, establish peace for us.  Help us to see Your majesty with all of our being, O Awesome God. With bold and simple love, may we confess Your name.  
In the name of Jesus,   Amen.