Trouble in My Way – Be Still & Rest – Psalm 46

 

This is Namma for Christ with the two hundred fifty-sixth inspirational message dated Tuesday, October 10th, 2023. The title of this message is “Trouble in My Way – Be Still & Rest – Psalm 46”.

The first four words of this message’s title are also the words of the title of the below anointed song/video, “Trouble in My Way” as performed by Reggie Shaw and the Progressive Missionary Baptist Church Choir of Santa Cruz, California.

The below passage of scripture (that accompanies this message) is from the first and tenth verses of the forty-sixth chapter of Psalms:

Psalm 46:1

New King James Version - (NKJV)

¹ God is our refuge and strength,
A very present help in trouble.

 

Psalm 46:10

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¹⁰ Be still, and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth!

 

 

The title of this message also includes the words – “Be Still and Rest” – which is the “title” of the late Dr. Charles Stanley’s “In Touch” Daily Devotional for (Oct. 6^th, 2023) – which I have included below (Dr. Charles Stanley passed away on 4/18/23). Dr. Charles Stanley was the founder of the “In Touch” daily devotional. Those who work on behalf of this daily devotional are continuing its publication - as it ministers to readers around the world. I recently read the below message and wanted to share this message in “Namma for Christ”.

 

 Be Still and Rest

 Psalm 46

 

      TODAY’S PASSAGE SAYS, “God is our refuge and strength, a very ready help in trouble…stop striving and know that I am God” (See Psalm 46:1 & Psalm 46:10 above). God invites us to cease striving – to “be still” in other translations – and know that He is God. But that’s not easy to do when we feel stressed out.

Everyone experiences stress. Sometimes the load we bear is one of constant struggles; other times it can be an excess of good things stretching us beyond our capacity. Frequently, though, life is a mix of things we’d rather not tackle and some that we desire – such as a school deadline, a new baby, a promotion at work, a weighty decision we have to make…Through it all, how do we manage our stress in a fruitful way?

 Often, what we need to do is pause to rest in Christ’s loving presence. It’s tempting to think of pausing as something we can do only when the conditions are perfect – the right environment, amount of time, or part of the day. But remember that God is with us in every moment. So carving out even the briefest break in our busy schedule can make for a meaningful encounter with Him.

The next time you feel stress building, give yourself a moment to “reset”. Say a prayer, breathe the air God has given you, and simply “rest”. The more often you do this, the more of Him you’ll experience – and the less of your worries.

 

I pray that you have enjoyed the above message and I pray that you will enjoy the accompanied song.

 

Please enjoy the below song/video, “Trouble in My Way” as performed by Reggie Shaw and the Progressive Missionary Baptist Church Choir of Santa Cruz, California performed with power and anointing.

 

(I do not own the rights to this song).

 

 (If you can't see the below video: Please scroll down to the end - Under the rectangular box labeled "Home" - please click "View web version". You will automatically be taken to the top of the message - please scroll down to the "end" of the message to view the video. Please press play to enjoy the song/video.)

 

BE BLESSED! 

The God Who Sees – God Calls Your Name – Gen. 16:7 & 8a

This is Namma for Christ with the two hundred fifty-fifth inspirational message dated Sunday, October 8th, 2023. The title of this message is “The God Who Sees – God Calls Your Name – Gen. 16:7 & 8a”.

The first four words of this message’s title are also the words of the title of the below anointed song/video, “The God Who Sees” as performed by “Nicole C. Mullen” at Brentwood Baptist Church in Brentwood, Tennessee.

The below passage of scripture (that accompanies this message) is from the seventh and eighth verses of the sixteenth chapter of Genesis:

Genesis 16:7

New King James Version - (NKJV)

 

⁷ Now the Angel of the Lord found her by a spring of water in the wilderness, by the spring on the way to Shur.

Genesis 16:8a

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^8a And He said, “Hagar, Sarai’s maid, where have you come from, and where are you going?

 

For many years, I have enjoyed reading the daily inspirational messages as provided by Our Daily Bread Ministries in their publications of "OUR DAILY BREAD".  

I recently read the message for the day (for September 27th, 2023) and found it to be so inspiring, memorable and “thought-provoking”.  

 
 I wanted to share this message with you (see the below message). Our Daily Bread Ministries has the website of:  www.odb.org so that you can read and enjoy life-changing wisdom of daily inspirational messages based on scripture from the Bible. Please read and enjoy:

 

GOD CALLS YOUR NAME

 

 ⁸ He said, “Hagar, slave of Sarai, where have you come from, and where are you going?” Genesis 16:8a

 

Today's Scripture & Insight:

Genesis 16:1-9, 16

 

Natalia went to a different nation with the promise of receiving an education. But soon the father in her new home began physically and sexually abusing her. He forced her to care for his home and children without pay. He refused to let her go outside or use the phone. She had become his slave.

Hagar was Abram and Sarai’s Egyptian slave. Neither one used her name. They called her “my slave” or “your slave” (Genesis 16:2, 5-6 see verses below). They merely wanted to use her so they could have an heir.

Genesis 16:2

New International Version - (NIV)

 ² so she (Sarai) said to Abram, “The Lord has kept me from having children. Go, sleep with my slave; perhaps I can build a family through her.”

Genesis 16:5-6

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⁵ Then Sarai said to Abram, “You are responsible for the wrong I am suffering. I put my slave in your arms, and now that she knows she is pregnant, she despises me. May the Lord judge between you and me.”

⁶ “Your slave is in your hands,” Abram said. “Do with her whatever you think best.” Then Sarai mistreated Hagar; so she fled from her.

 

How different is God! The angel of the Lord makes His first appearance in Scripture when He speaks to a pregnant Hagar in the desert. The angel is either God’s messenger or God Himself. Hagar believes He’s God, for she says, “I have now seen the One who sees me” (Genesis 16:13 see verse below).

Genesis 16:13

New International Version - (NIV)

¹³ She gave this name to the Lord who spoke to her: “You are the God who sees me,” for she said, “I have now seen the One who sees me.”

If the angel is God, He could possibly be the Son – the One who reveals God to us – making an early, preincarnate appearance. He says her name, “Hagar, slave of Sarai, where have you come from, and where are you going?” (Genesis 16:8 – as provided above).

God saw Natalia and brought caring people into her life who rescued her. She’s now studying to become a nurse. God saw Hagar and called her by name. And God sees you. You may be overlooked or worse, abused. Jesus calls you by name. Run to Him.

What does it mean to you that Jesus knows your name?

How might you similarly encourage others?

Thank You, Jesus, for knowing my name, I rest in Your love for me.

Mike Wittmer for “Our Daily Bread”

 

I pray that you have enjoyed the above message and I pray that you will enjoy the accompanied song.

Please enjoy the below song/video, “The God Who Sees” as performed by “Nicole C. Mullen” at Brentwood Baptist Church in Brentwood, Tennessee - performed with power and anointing.

 

(I do not own the rights to this song).

 

 (If you can't see the below video: Please scroll down to the end - Under the rectangular box labeled "Home" - please click "View web version". You will automatically be taken to the top of the message - please scroll down to the "end" of the message to view the video. Please press play to enjoy the song/video.)

 

BE BLESSED!