Wednesday, October 20, 2010

God is jealous for three things...

Do we know what is burning on God's heart? Have we ever wondered what God is thinking about, and even jealous for? God's jealously is unlike our human jealousy that is often based on petty grounds. When Scriptures say that God is jealous, it points to His intense zeal and fervour, out of a holy desire.

House of Prayer
Matthew 21:13; Mark 11:17; Luke 19:46
"It is written," he said to them, " 'My house will be called a house of prayer,' but you are making it a 'den of robbers.' "

Israel
Zechariah 8:2 ~This is what the LORD Almighty says: "I am very jealous for Zion; I am burning with jealousy for her."

His Bride - that's us!
2 Corinthians 11:2 ~ I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy. I promised you to one husband, to Christ, so that I might present you as a pure virgin to him.



One of my friends posted on her Facebook status, - My 6-year-old daughter taught me how to reply to God when He said what do you want? Just say: "I want whatever you want, God." I've been praying that since... and my heart always melt when I say that, and I believe it moves God's heart. May we desire for what God desires.. may our hearts burn with godly zeal for the things he is zealous for!

Friday, October 15, 2010

Even then... my heart shall sing

[A Psalm of Praise unto to the Lord in times of trouble]


Why so downcast oh my soul
Put your hope in the Lord
The glory and lifter of your head

When your heart cries
He who collects your tears in a bottle, hears...
When your heart aches
He who watches over you, understands...

Even when your heart condemns you
Know that you are the rose
You are the lily of the valley, His inheritance

Who is there like You O Lord
Who can compare with Your majesty
King of kings yet befriending hearts that are after You

Your searching eyes
Looking for the poor in the spirit and contrite in heart
Looking for those who tremble at Your word

Arise oh heart, arise and sing
Sing with all your might
For blessed is the name of the Lord

Your name is like a tower I run to
And find strength
Your love is like a banner over me
And I am safe


Scripture references:
Psalm 42:5, 11
Psalm 56:8
Psalm 121
Songs 2:1
Isa 40:12-26
Isa 66:2
 
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