Promises – The Privilege of Knowing God – Phil. 3:7-9

 

This is Namma for Christ with the two hundred seventh inspirational message dated Wednesday, October 27th, 2021. The title of this message is “Promises – The Privilege of Knowing God – Phil. 3:7-9”.

The first word of this message’s title is also the title of the below inspirational song/video (with lyrics), “Promises” as performed by “Maverick City Music - featuring Joe L. Barnes & Naomi Raine”.  The below passage of scripture (that accompanies this message) is from the New Testament book of Philippians - the seventh through the ninth verses of the third chapter:

Philippians 3:7-9

New King James Version - (NKJV)

 

⁷ But what things were gain to me, these I have counted loss for Christ. ⁸ Yet indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as rubbish, that I may gain Christ ⁹ and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness, which is from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which is from God by faith;

 

The title of this message also includes the words – “The Privilege of Knowing God” – which is the “title” of the Charles Stanley “In Touch” Daily Devotional for (10/21/21) – which I have included below:

 

The Privilege of Knowing God

 Philippians 3:7-11

By Charles Stanley

 

       KNOWING ABOUT GOD IS DIFFERENT from knowing God. Anyone can learn a few facts about Him, but a sincere believer invests the time and energy to be His Friend.

One of the ways to learn about the Lord is through His Word. By reading the Bible, believers discover God’s character, principles, and ways of operating. Unfortunately, many men and women stop at this step, but it’s also important to mediate on Scripture, which involves thinking about God’s words and allowing the Holy Spirit to interpret them. This practice further deepens the believer’s knowledge. Finally, we apply what we learn, which is when we truly get to know God.

      For example, suppose you read in Psalm 46:1 that God is a very present help in times of trouble, and when trouble shows up, you rely on Him for aid. When He answers – and He will, although not always in the expected way – you learn something: God responds to your trust and dependence with a perfect solution to your problem.

      I frequently admonish believers to read the Bible, but I don’t mean skim its pages for fact. Scripture is a living document, and when you do what it says, you discover God is not some ancient, dictating deity but a vibrant Friend Who wants to connect with you.

 

By Charles Stanley

 

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

Please enjoy the below inspirational song/video (with lyrics), “Promises” as performed by “Maverick City Music - featuring Joe L. Barnes & Naomi Raine”.

 

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

 

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BE BLESSED!

 

Find My Peace – My Testimony – Heb. 13:5

 This is Namma for Christ with the two hundred sixth inspirational message dated Monday, October 25th, 2021. The title of this message is “Find My Peace – My Testimony – Heb. 13:5”.

The first three words of the title are also the words in the name of the below inspirational song/video, “Find My Peace” (with lyrics) as performed by Christian/Gospel artist Naomi Raine.  The below passage of scripture (that accompanies this message) is from the New Testament book of Hebrews - the fifth verse of the thirteenth chapter:

Hebrews 13:5

New King James Version (NKJV)

 

⁵ Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you."

 

 

During the early morning of Sunday, October 24^th, 2021 – I woke up around 3:30am and could not go back to sleep. I felt compelled to write - I believed that I was meant to use this time "for good"....

I had remembered that during the evening before - (on Saturday, October 23^rd) I had stumbled upon a “new” YouTube song (while listening on my cell phone). The new song was “Find My Peace” by Maverick City Music’s artist and soloist, “Naomi Raine”. I “remembered” that I had not listened to the “entire song”- so, at that time – (since I couldn’t sleep, anyway) – I decided to “listen” to the entire song. Upon hearing the “full” length of the song – I “knew” that I wanted to include it in my next “Namma for Christ” message. I then prayed and asked the Lord what should I “write” as “my next message”.

The below message is the result:

 

ALWAYS REMEMBER – JESUS LOVES YOU & HE WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU NOR FORSAKE YOU!

(See the below scripture in Hebrews 13:5b):

 

Hebrews 13:5b

 

For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”

 

ALSO, REMEMBER –

 JESUS IS THE SAME, YESTERDAY, TODAY AND FOREVER!  

(see the below verse):

Hebrews 13:8

 

⁸ Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

 

The above scriptures have helped me so much throughout my life (during my struggles, challenges, through losses of loved ones) and through so many trials and tribulations…I have turned to the Lord and have been comforted by Him through His Word.

Even during times, that I lost my way…JESUS “never” left me alone.

Just knowing that “JESUS WILL NEVER LEAVE ME, NOR FORSAKE ME” has helped “stabilize” me – no matter what I was going through!

 

I love Jesus!

He has been my “anchor”, my “ROCK” – my LORD …the One I can always turn to – before, during, (and after) the “storms in my life”!

 

Hebrews 13:8 reminds us that Jesus IS THE SAME – no matter what situations, circumstances, “or people” – “change” in our lives! JESUS does NOT CHANGE!

We can rely on, depend on and TRUST IN our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!

 

Proverbs 3:5-6 reminds us:

Proverbs 3:5-6

 

5    Trust in the Lord with all your heart,

And lean not on your own understanding;

6    In all your ways acknowledge Him,

And He shall direct your paths.

 

No matter WHAT we may go through – We, as His children - CAN ALWAYS PRAY TO OUR LORD and CAST ALL OUR CARE ON THE LORD!

 

1st Peter 5:7

New King James Version (NKJV)

 

“Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.”

 

ALWAYS REMEMBER – as believers in Jesus Christ – we can PRAY TO OUR LORD ABOUT “EVERYTHING” – (as we also give thanks to our LORD)!

The below scripture reminds us:

Philippians 4:6-7

 

6    Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

 

To God be the Glory!

 

Please enjoy the below inspirational song/video, “Find My Peace” (with lyrics) as performed by Christian/Gospel artist Naomi Raine - sung with power and anointing.

 

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

 

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BE BLESSED!

Look What You’ve Done – God’s Plans For You – Psalm 37:4

 

This is Namma for Christ with the two hundred fifth inspirational message dated Sunday, October 17th, 2021. The title of this message is “Look What You’ve Done – God’s Plans For You – Psalm 37:4”.

The first four words of the title are also the name of the below inspirational song/video, “Look What You’ve Done” (with lyrics) as sung by the Christian artist – “Tasha Layton”.  The below passage of scripture (that accompanies this message) is from the Old Testament book of Psalms - the fourth verse of the thirty-seventh chapter:

Psalm 37:4

New International Version (NIV)

⁴ Take delight in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart.

  

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 October 15^th, 2021) 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'S PLANS FOR YOU

 

⁴ Take delight in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart.            Psalm 37:4

 

Today's Scripture & Insight:

Psalm 37:3-7

For six years, Agnes tried to make herself the “perfect minister’s wife,” modeling herself after her adored mother-in-law (also a pastor’s wife). She thought that in this role she couldn’t also be a writer and painter, but in burying her creativity she became depressed and contemplated suicide. Only the help of a neighboring pastor moved her out of the darkness as he prayed with her and assigned her two hours of writing each morning. This awakened her to what she called her “sealed orders” – the calling God had given her. She wrote, “For me to be really myself – my complete self – every…flow of creativity that God had given me had to find its channel.”

      Later, she pointed to one of David’s songs that expressed how she found her calling: “Take delight in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart” (Psalm 37:4). As she committed her way to God, trusting Him to lead and guide her, He made a way for her not only to write and paint but to help others to better communicate with Him. 

  (see Psalm 37:5 below)

Psalm 37:5

New King James Version (NKJV)

⁵  Commit your way to the Lord; Trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass.

      God has a set of “sealed orders” for each of us, not only that we’ll know we’re His beloved children but understand the unique ways we can serve Him through our gifts and passions. He’ll lead us as we trust and delight in Him.

 

By: Amy Boucher Pye

 

How does Agnes’ story of living someone else’s life resonate with you? What has God put in your “sealed orders”?

 

Creator God, You’ve made me in Your image. Help me to know and embrace my calling that I might better love and serve You.

 

Please enjoy the below inspirational song/video, “Look What You’ve Done” as sung by the Christian artist – Tasha Layton sung with power and anointing.

 

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

 

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BE BLESSED!

Jireh – The Best Friend You’ll Ever Have – John 15:12-16

 

This is Namma for Christ with the two hundred fourth inspirational message dated Tuesday, October 12th, 2021. The title of this message is “Jireh – The Best Friend You’ll Ever Have – John 15:12-16”.

The first word of this message’s title is also the title of the below inspirational song/video (with lyrics), “Jireh” as performed by “Elevation Worship & Maverick City”.  The below passage of scripture (that accompanies this message) is from the New Testament book of John - the twelfth through the sixteenth verses of the fifteenth chapter:

John 15:12-16

New King James Version - (NKJV)

 

¹² This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. ¹³ Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends. ¹⁴ You are My friends if you do whatever I command you. ¹⁵ No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all things that I heard from My Father I have made known to you. ¹⁶ You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask the Father in My Name He may give you.

 

The title of this message also includes the words – “The Best Friend You’ll Ever Have” – which is the “title” of the Charles Stanley “In Touch” Daily Devotional for (10/11/21) – which I have included below:

 

The Best Friend You’ll Ever Have

 John 15:12-16

By Charles Stanley

 

      

       MANY OF US ARE FAMILIAR WITH THE HYMN “What a Friend We Have in Jesus.” We all agree that the Savior is a great friend, but our understanding of this relationship is limited. Jesus’ friendship with us far transcends anything we experience on a human level. So let’s consider some of the elements of His relationship with us.

-       JESUS LAID DOWN HIS LIFE FOR US. Our Savior gave the ultimate sacrifice for us on the cross, which proves His faithfulness. Surely, then, Jesus is a friend who’s committed to us forever, and He will give us everything else He has promised.

 

-       WE ARE HIS FRIENDS IF WE OBEY HIM. Those who are saved can be His friends, because they’re the ones who obey Him in love.

 

-       HE REVEALS TO US WHAT HE IS DOING. Everything we need to know about Christ and His actions and ways is written for us in the Scriptures.

 

-       HE CHOSE US.  We didn’t earn His friendship and we can’t lose it, because it’s based not on us but on His choice to love us.

 

Having Jesus as our friend means we are wanted, loved, and cared for by Him forever.

 

By Charles Stanley

 

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

 

Please enjoy the below inspirational song/video (with lyrics), “Jireh” as performed by “Elevation Worship & Maverick City” performed with power and anointing.

 

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

 

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BE BLESSED!

Grave – Isa. 46:3-4 – How to Stay Young All Your Life

 This is Namma for Christ with the two hundred third inspirational message dated Monday, October 4th, 2021. The title of this message is “Grave – Isa. 46:3-4 – How to Stay Young All Your Life”.

The first word of this message’s title is also the title of the below inspirational song/video (with lyrics), “Grave” as sung by Christian group “Cochren & Co.”.  The below passage of scripture (that accompanies this message) is from the Old Testament book of Isaiah - the third and fourth verses of the forty-sixth chapter:

Isaiah 46:3-4

New King James Version - (NKJV)

 

³ “Listen to Me, O house of Jacob,
And all the remnant of the house of Israel,
Who have been upheld by Me from birth,
Who have been carried from the womb:
⁴ Even to your old age, I am He,
And even to gray hairs I will carry you!
I have made, and I will bear;
Even I will carry, and will deliver you. 

 Also - Please read the below verses (Psalm 92:12-15 NKJV) as referenced in the full message text -

 

¹² The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree,
He shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon.
¹³ Those who are planted in the house of the Lord
Shall flourish in the courts of our God.
¹⁴ They shall still bear fruit in old age;
They shall be fresh and flourishing,
¹⁵ To declare that the Lord is upright;
He is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in Him.

 

The title of this message also includes the words – “How to Stay Young All Your Life” – which is the “title” of the Charles Stanley “In Touch” Daily Devotional for (9/10/21) – which I have included below:

 

How to Stay Young All Your Life

 Psalm 92:12-15

By Charles Stanley

 

      OUR CULTURE IS OBSESSED WITH YOUTH. Products abound that offer better health, fewer wrinkles, and increased energy, but these address the issue of aging only in superficial ways; nothing alters the fact that our bodies grow older. Feeling old, however, is not inevitable – with the right attitude, we can be young at heart no matter what our chronological age may be. We do this by cultivating …

-       A GOD-CENTERED FOCUS. Keep your mind on the things above rather than on earthly things (Col. 3:2). See each day as an opportunity to trust God more fully, love Him more deeply, and serve Him more joyfully.

 

-       AN ACTIVE PURSUIT OF LEARNING. 

    Never stop learning from Scripture. Long for the Word the way a baby craves milk so you can continue to grow spiritually (1^st Peter 2:2 - see below)

 

1^st Peter 2:2

New King James Version - (NKJV)

² as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you grow hereby,

 

-        A HOPEFUL OUTLOOK ON LIFE. 

    Let Godly thinking shape your attitudes. Be joyful, thankful, and prayerful (1^st Thes. 5:16-18 – see below).

 

1^st Thessalonians 5:16-18

¹⁶ Rejoice always, ¹⁷ pray without ceasing, ¹⁸ in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

 

-       AN OTHERS-CENTERED ORIENTATION

     Don’t let yourself withdraw into self-absorption.     Instead, invest your life in others for their     spiritual encouragement and growth (see verse 11 below).

1^st Thessalonians 5:11

¹¹ Therefore comfort each other and edify one another, just as you also are doing.

Staying young while growing old begins with your mind. So never stop learning, laughing and loving God with all your heart.

 

By Charles Stanley

 

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

 

Please enjoy the below inspirational song/video (with lyrics), “Grave” as sung by Christian group “Cochren & Co.” 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!