10. Devotional: Hope Thou In God

Devotional: Hope Thou In God

Author: James Smith (1802-1862)

Hope thou in God. (Psalm 42:11)

    “REJOICING IN HOPE, PATIENT IN TRIBULATION.” For Paul and every Christian, every day is a day of hope. However gloomy the day, however sore the trials, however distressing the affliction, hope thou in God. He is with you, He is your God, He has promised to befriend you, He is the faithful God. He will turn darkness into light, make crooked paths straight, and make all grace abound toward you, so that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work. The changes that affect you cannot affect Him. You cannot rely too simply upon Him, or expect too much from Him. If all, within and without, seem to conspire against you, still say, "I will hope in God." Expect Him to be to you all that a gracious and powerful God can be: expect Him to do all that a loving Father and infinite God can do. Hope for light in darkness, for relief in distress, for strength in weakness, for joy in sorrow, for deliverance when sinking beneath the wave, and for life in death. Hope for all you need and for all God has promised. Hope thou in God and in God alone. Hope because God has spoken, because He is true and faithful and you cannot hope in vain. The foundation of your hope is laid in the blood of Jesus and the oath of God.

Hope in the Lord, whose mighty hand
Can all thy woes remove;
For thou shalt yet before Him stand,
And sing amazing love.

9. Modern Worship Song: Rejoice in the Lord

Modern Worship Song: Rejoice in the Lord

Author: Ron Hamilton

(Vocal)

(Music)

God never moves without purpose or plan
When trying His servant and molding a man
Give thanks to the Lord
Though your testing seems long
In darkness He giveth a song

Chorus:

O rejoice in the Lord He makes no mistake

He knoweth the end of each path that I take

For when I am tried and purified

I shall come forth as gold

I could not see through the shadows ahead
So I looked at the cross of my Savior instead
I bowed to the will of the Master that day
Then peace came and tears fled away

Now I can see testing comes from above
God strengthens His children and purges in love
My Father knows best and I trust in His care
Through purging more fruit I will bear

8. A Quote from A. W. Tozer (15)

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7. Modern Worship Song: Jesus, I'm in love with You

Modern Worship Song: Jesus, I'm in love with You

Author: Takafumi Nagasawa

(Japanese Vocal)

(English Vocal)

(Music)

Jesus, I am in love with You
I am in love with You
Forever, I'll be Yours.
You are everything to me
And all I ever need is you

My heart is full, my heart is full.
With love and desire, that will know no end.
Come draw me near in your embrace I belong
Lord all I ever need is You.

6. Devotional: My Times Are In Thy Hand

Devotional: My Times Are In Thy Hand

Author: James Smith (1802-1862)

My times are in Thy hand. (Psalm 31:15)

    WE HAVE A WONDERFUL ALMIGHTY SOVEREIGN GOD. Every event in life is under His control: nothing is left to chance. His hand is in all that occurs: directing, overruling, and sanctifying to our good. He appointed all that concerns us, and appointed all in infinite wisdom and love; therefore we should not judge rashly or conclude hastily. We know not what may happen today but we know that the purpose of God cannot be frustrated, nor can His purpose fail. He worketh all things after the counsel of His own will. He says, "My purpose shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure." But this is our comfort, that He taketh pleasure in His people, and in the prosperity of His servants. Let us consider, then, that everything passes under our Father's eye, is overruled by our Saviour's power, is directed by the Holy Spirit to do us good. It shall not be as our enemies wish, or as our hearts fear; but as our God and Father pleases, and has ordained. Be not therefore anxious, troubled, or cast down; the Lord God omnipotent reigneth, and He is our God. He shall preserve thee from all evil: He shall preserve thy soul.

I know not what may soon betide,

But Jesus knows, and He'll provide;

My life is by His counsel planned,

And all my times are in His hand:

I'll therefore trust, nor yield to fear,

But cast on Jesus all my care.

5. Devotional: Waiting

Devotional: Waiting 

Author: Basilea Schlink

    Waiting often belongs to the plan of God—waiting until our problems have reached a climax. That is how God worked with His disciples when they were in great distress during the storm on the sea. God could have calmed the first wave. But then the disciples would never have become acquainted with the power and glory of Jesus Christ. Think about this whenever the waves around you get higher and higher. God is letting them rise so high—as He did for the children of Israel at the crossing of the Red Sea,—so that He can prove His miraculous power and can glorify His name.

    Wait for Him to reveal His glory and to perform miracles in your needs and you will experience the truth of this verse: "If you would believe, you would see the glory of God." (John 11:40)

4. Hymn: Why Should I Fear the Darkest Hour

Hymn: Why Should I Fear the Darkest Hour

Author: John Newton (1725-1807)

1. Why should I fear the darkest hour,
    Or tremble at the tempter’s power?
    Jesus vouchsafes to be my tower.

2. When creature comforts fade and die,
    Worldlings may weep, but why should I?
    Jesus still lives, and still is nigh.

3. Though all the flocks and herds were dead,
    My soul a famine need not dread,
    For Jesus is my living bread.

4. I know not what may soon betide,
    Or how my wants shall be supplied;
    But Jesus knows, and will provide.

5. Though sin would fill me with distress,
    The throne of grace I dare address,
    For Jesus is my righteousness.

6. Though faint my prayers, and cold my love,
    My steadfast hope shall not remove,
    While Jesus intercedes above.

7. Against me earth and hell combine;
    But on my side is power divine;
    Jesus is all, and He is mine.

3. A Quote from Oswald Chambers (16)

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2. Hymn: Under His Wings

Hymn: Under His Wings

Author: William O. Cushing (1823-1902)

(Vocal)

(Music)

(Sheet Music)

1. Under His wings I am safely abiding.
    Tho' the night deepens and tempests are wild,
    Still I can trust Him; I know He will keep me.
    He has redeemed me, and I am His child.

Refrain:

Under His wings, under His wings,

Who from His love can sever?

Under His wings my soul shall abide,

Safely abide forever.

2. Under His wings, what a refuge in sorrow!
    How the heart yearningly turns to His rest!
    Often when earth has no balm for my healing,
    There I find comfort, and there I am blest.

3. Under His wings, oh, what precious enjoyment!
    There will I hide till life’s trials are o’er;
    Sheltered, protected, no evil can harm me.
    Resting in Jesus, I’m safe evermore.

1. Hymn: O Let My Trembling Soul Be Still

Hymn: O Let My Trembling Soul Be Still

Author: Sir John Bowring (1792-1872)

1. Oh let my trembling soul be still,
    While darkness veils the sky,
    And wait Thy wise, Thy holy will,
    Wrapped yet in mystery:
    I cannot, Lord, Thy purpose see;
    But all is well, since ruled by Thee.

2. Thus, trusting in Thy love, I tread
    The path of duty on;
    What though some cherished joys are fled,
    Some flattering dreams are gone?
    Yet purer, nobler joys remain:
    Why should my spirit then complain?