GOD SPEAKS
Today’s Reading: Exodus 5-6
Click scripture link to read online or HERE to listen online (then click the symbol of the audio speaker above the scripture portion on the right-hand side).
The Temple of Edfu is located on the west bank of the Nile in the city of Edfu. It is the second largest temple in Egypt after Karnak and one of the best preserved. The temple, dedicated to the falcon god Horus, was built in the Ptolemaic period between 237 and 57 BC. The statue in the foreground is known as "The Lord of Darkness." Satan desired all to worship him. He is known in Scripture as "the god of this world" (2 Cor. 4:4). We recognize that this statue is just a chunk of stone. We worship the LORD GOD, THE GREAT I AM, THE GOD AND FATHER OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST!
GOOGLE MAPS – To see where Reynold took the photo, click HERE.
Key Verse: Exodus 6:2
And God spoke to Moses and said to him: “I am the Lord.”
In yesterday’s reading, Exodus 3 & 4, God said His Name is “I Am.” Now He adds greater insight into His Eternal Being. He is “the Lord.” The original Hebrew, in its English form, is “Jehovah.” This means, “self existent or eternal.” Translated as “Lord,” this word is found over 10,000 times in the Bible. I have in front of me Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance, a book about three inches thick. In this computer savvy generation, you can click here and access an online concordance to find where every word that comes to mind appears in the Bible. The Bible is the “Word of God.” That does not indicate that God spoke every word. It does inform us that God supervised the writing of every word in the original languages over a 1500-year period of time by various people so that what God wanted written was done as He wanted it done. God speaks and introduces Himself to us. Isn’t that great!
PRAYER FOR TODAY:
Lord God, I worship You, and as Jesus said, I am to love You with “all my heart, my soul, and my mind” (Matt 22:37-38). You would not have commanded me to do this without giving the grace to me so that I could obey You. I pray and believe for that grace now, Lord God. In the Name of the One who loved You completely, Father God, the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen!
100 PERSONAL WORDS:
I am at a loss to express adequately with my heart, soul and mind the infinite greatness of the Lord God. The magnificent anthem, “How Great Thou Art” is a wonderful expression of awe toward God. When this blog is posted, I plan to look up the words of that song and sing them. My son-in-law, Bruce Stacey, came close to expressing fully how I feel in his composition called, The Scroll. This work has been the centerpiece of “The Pavilion of Promise” at three World Expos, Vancouver ’86, Brisbane ’88 and Seville ’92. Bruce serves as “Chief Content Officer” for Crossroads Christian Communications Inc. and the TV Network, CTS. I’m asking Ron to add to this a link to the great words and music to which I’ve referred and also the simplest way for you to support Crossroads. Together we can make that “Name” known in a greater way than ever.
Yours for the Glory of the Lord God Jehovah, the Great, “I am,”
David
P.S. I could go on at length about the ways God has used The Scroll. Here’s just one mighty occasion: When the city of Leningrad, Russia, changed its name from honouring the atheist Lenin back to its original Christian name, “St. Petersburg,” they wanted a modern musical work as part of their celebration to be performed in their most famous theatre. You guessed it, they chose a Russian translation of The Scroll for repeated performances. The “Great I Am” was glorified! O.K. Ron, how will you connect our readers to those anthems?…
From Ron: OK, Dad, I’m on it!… First, let me give you the simplest ways to respond with a donation to help the ongoing mission of Crossroads…you can call 1-800-265-3100 (during business hours) or you can give online by clicking here.
Dad referred to the hymn “How Great Thou Art,” so here’s a link to the words for you (and Dad)…click here to read them. And let me also include a link to an old video from 1961 of George Beverly Shea singing “How Great Thou Art” at a Billy Graham Crusade…click here to watch it.
Also, below are the lyrics to one of the songs from The Scroll musical by Bruce W. Stacey, referring to “The Great I Am”…
Worthy Is The Son
NARRATION: “A great quiet fell upon all of heaven and earth as the Son returned and appeared at the right hand of the Father. Taking the scroll from the Great I Am, He held it out for all to see. Holding it high above the throne, He broke the seven seals, releasing the Great I Am’s final judgment on all evil and wickedness. All of heaven and earth fell upon their knees and worshipped the King and the Son…the Great I Am.”
Hi David
Thanks for reminding us again this morning of the infinite greatness of almighty God!! Where would any of us be without His matchless grace working in our lives.
I remember with gratitude being able to participate i singing in the choir The Scroll when it was performed in Hamilton with Boris Brott leading! What a fabulous time it was worshipping and celebrating the Great I AM!
have a great day
Jan Elgie
Thank you for today’s worshipping Rev. DM. et al.
Great Prayer for Today.
God bless us all.
What a Wonderful God we worship. Creation is so unfathomable. Consider that He spoke everything into existance – Supermoons, Pine trees (some needles 6″ long, some 1″), Califoornia Red Woods, beautiful wild flowers, rainbows, tiny Panda babies & on & on & on. Our incredible world which we take for granted! Our Greatest Gift, Jesus. Takes my breath away. Thanks DM, RON/ANN, REYNOLD/KATHY, BRUCE
Amen to All
Amen! I just heard that “How Great Thou Art” is the most popular or sung Gospel song, exceeding “Amazing Grace” or “The Old Rugged Cross.” How Great is our God. Thank you David and Norma-Jean and all your family!
Our triune God, Father Son and Spirit, who alone deserves our praise! How Great Thou Art.!
Once again our reading fills me with awe of a The One who makes all things possible THE GREAT I AM!!!
Thank you Lord for your all encompassing love.
AMEN! to that Catherine
And again Thank You to the Mainse family for providing this blog…
Enjoyed, once again, listening George Beverly Shea singing
“How Great Thou Art”