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G. John White's first devotional Sold out for Jesus covers 12 vital themes of Christianity.
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December Topic: Thanksgiving |
God's promises are sure! Let's spend this month, the last of the year, reminding ourselves that His promises are sure and certain, and then let's become a grateful people! |
Isaiah 42:10
SING TO THE LORD A NEW SONG... YOU ISLANDS
Well, if you are an islander, like a lot of us are, this verse is for you!
What is the new song? I believe that it is a song of salvation; a song of thanksgiving, particularly that the Good News has reached us here, too! We who live in New Zealand, about as far away as you can get from Israel need to be constantly grateful not only for God's grace reaching us but also for those who 'came here' to tell and share with us the 'Good News.'
In gratitude we should give thanks to the Lord and also go and tell others, who have, as yet, not heard, don't know or haven't experienced His love, mercy, salvation, and the indwelling of His Holy Spirit.
Let's be honest, it has taken a miracle for the news to reach us. Its different if you live on the Continents of Europe, Africa and Asia - the 'news' travelled over land. But for those of the Americas, it meant a voyage of faith and discovery! First the boats had to be invented, tested and tried - O.K. I know about the Ark but that was somewhat different and unique - although a good base template!
For those of us in the smaller islands, we had to wait even longer - not only for explorers but Christians of faith and courage who were 'sold out' to God and prepared to risk everything just to come and tell us the 'Good News.'
Does that not draw from our hearts, gratitude and thanks, not only to them, but also to their God who called them to do it and enabled them to do it as well? It gives us another glimpse of the Eternal Heart of God, doesn't it?
A new song! I believe the Lord is challenging us more and more to sing - new songs! Yes, some of the old hymns and choruses are terrific and create our Christian Heritage, but I believe the reason for the 'explosion' of new songs around the world today is also part of His desire. He wants us to, use OUR OWN words to praise Him.
A new song from YOUR heart. A unique expression of YOUR love, devotion and thanks to the God who loved YOU so much that He reached down to where YOU were - even if in the remotest islands - to show YOU how much He cares for YOU!
Go on, be creative for once. Sing a new song - of your own!
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