The Prayer of Jabez
“JABEZ CRIED OUT
1 Chronicles 4:9
Introduction:
TO THE GOD OF ISRAEL,
End:
AND GOD GRANTED HIS REQUEST.”
“For you were like sheep going astray, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.” – First Peter 2:25
“WE NEED TO KEEP THREE TRUTHS IN TENSION: THE UTTER EVILNESS OF EVIL, THE UTTER GOODNESS OF GOD AND THE UTTER SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD; AND NOTE THAT ALL THREE MEET AT THE CROSS OF CHRIST.” – Christopher Wright
Seen Today at Coopers Beach.
“REJOICE IN THE LORD ALWAYS. I WILL SAY IT AGAIN. REJOICE!” – Philippians 4:4
COOPERS BEACH: Locality, 2 km west of Mangonui.
COOPERS BEACH: On the southern shore of Doubtless Bay.
COOPERS BEACH: Backed by mature Pohutukawa Trees.
COOPERS BEACH: Surfing is only occasionally satisfactory.
COOPERS BEACH: Public access is gained by the stream.
COOPERS BEACH: Nearly one and a half miles long.
COOPERS BEACH: The sand is firm.
COOPERS BEACH: Swimming is safe for all ages.
COOPERS BEACH: The quality of the water in the stream is considered unsatisfactory.
COOPERS BEACH: There is also a playground for children.
Who knows the name of this bird? I am really not sure!
Finished reading the book, and it did not take me long.
WE ARE NOT FAR FROM THE BEACHES: And I love the beaches!
In his book Knowing and Doing the Will of God (Daily Devotions) J.I. Packer is writing about 4 sources of joy on November 22.
Reading about the “second source of joy” is a real encouragement for me:
“THE SECOND SOURCE OF JOY IS THE ACCEPTANCE OF ONE’S SITUATION AS GOOD. CHRISTIANS CAN DO THIS EVERYWHERE AND ALWAYS BECAUSE THEY KNOW THAT CIRCUMSTANCES AND EXPERIENCES, PLEASANT AND UNPLEASANT ALIKE, ARE PLANNED OUT FOR THEM BY THEIR LOVING HEAVENLY FATHER AS PART OF THEIR PREPARATION FOR GLORY.”
I hope you are also encouraged while reading the above.
From a long time ago I remember the following:
“THE GOD OF ETERNITY IS THE GOD OF EVERY HOUR AND MINUTE FOR A BELIEVER IN JESUS CHRIST.”