The Hebrew word for call means to "proclaim, name or summon". There is an action I need to take if I desire the Lord's nearness - and I do! The second part of that verse is "..to all who call on him in truth". To call on someone is to believe they are worth calling. It is a willingness to yield to them and a belief they have something you need. David, the psalmist, believed this promise!
Joe Stowell compares this yielding to obeyng a "yield" traffic sign. It is a smart thing to do, right? Stowell says:
"When I lay the baggage of my selfish and sinful choices at the base
of my yield sign and merge with His will and way, He knows that my
heart belongs to Him."
It is then that He draws near; He knows He is invited in.
This Christmas, when you read Matthew 1:18-25 or sing "Emmanuel" (God with us), be blessed as you celebrate the birth of the Lord Jesus. Because of His life and death, we can have a personal and daily connectedness with our Almighty God. His nearness will bring you direction, comfort, joy, peace and all that you need. Will you call on Him today?
Merry Christmas, friends. May you be blessed by His nearness this holiday.
For further study: 2 Chronicles 7:14, Psalm 105:1, Isaiah 30:18, Isaiah 55:6, Jeremiah 33:3, Matthew 1:18-25, John 15:4-8, Romans 10:12-13, Philippians 4:5, Hebrews 10:22, James 4:8.
Be blessed in your understanding of God's word.
Love,
Holly
December 8, 2011
December 2, 2011
I'm so sorry...
I'm so sorry to Anonymous who is trying to order a JESUS LOVES ME pillow. Other than "comments", this blog is not equipped to take orders, but if you will email me at pillowholly@aol.com, I would love to take your order.
But since others of you might be reading this, I just have to tell you my "pillow of the day" scripture...it has only been embroidered, so a devotional will come later. As many of you know, my sweet husband had abdominal/hernia surgery last week and, by God's grace, he's doing wonderfully. But during the surgery, there was just a little apprehension about whether our precious surgeon would find returning cancer...and many were lifting prayers during that time. Praise the Lord, he did not find any cancer and we are thankful beyond words. But I knew whatever he did find, our Father in heaven was going to bless us in the midst of it. So my scripture for today is Psalm 145:18:
"The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all
who call on him in truth."
I am convinced that is the bottom line of life: He will be present in all areas that we allow Him to be...to all the places we invite Him to be Lord. Make Him the Lord of your life today...can you imagine any greater thing than calling on the name of the Lord and having Him be near? I am not worthy...He alone is worthy!
Be blessed in your understanding of God's word.
Love,
Holly
But since others of you might be reading this, I just have to tell you my "pillow of the day" scripture...it has only been embroidered, so a devotional will come later. As many of you know, my sweet husband had abdominal/hernia surgery last week and, by God's grace, he's doing wonderfully. But during the surgery, there was just a little apprehension about whether our precious surgeon would find returning cancer...and many were lifting prayers during that time. Praise the Lord, he did not find any cancer and we are thankful beyond words. But I knew whatever he did find, our Father in heaven was going to bless us in the midst of it. So my scripture for today is Psalm 145:18:
"The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all
who call on him in truth."
I am convinced that is the bottom line of life: He will be present in all areas that we allow Him to be...to all the places we invite Him to be Lord. Make Him the Lord of your life today...can you imagine any greater thing than calling on the name of the Lord and having Him be near? I am not worthy...He alone is worthy!
Be blessed in your understanding of God's word.
Love,
Holly
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