September 12, 2011
I was driving home from some errands on Saturday (the 10th) and an old tune was running through my mind. When I got to the chorus the words finally came. It was the old, old, hymn, "My Hope is Built on Nothing Less."
I was driving home from some errands on Saturday (the 10th) and an old tune was running through my mind. When I got to the chorus the words finally came. It was the old, old, hymn, "My Hope is Built on Nothing Less."
On Christ the Solid Rock, I stand;
All other ground is sinking sand.
I Googled the rest of the words.
My hope is built on nothing lessThan Jesus' blood and righteousness;I dare not trust the sweetest frame,But wholly lean on Jesus' name.On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand;All other ground is sinking sand.When darkness veils his lovely face,I rest on His unchanging grace;In every high and stormy gale,My anchor holds within the veil.On Christ the solid Rock, I standAll other ground is sinking sand.
I looked the song up on YouTube. A band named Interface sings an updated version. They've also added new words. On Christ the Solid Rock I Stand
When my world falls apart
And the light turns to dark,
When the clouds gather 'round,
And the storms overwhelm
When my heart breaks in half
And my strength cannot last
When I'm lost in this land
And I can't see your plan
I'LL STAND!
That is what we will continue to do. We will stand on the solid Rock and His promises.
Yesterday, (the 11th) our Pastor spoke on Psalms 145–150, all very special chapters in our lives, especially Psalm 150. At the end of the service he quoted (and we joined in) Psalm 150, the Psalm Jane (Her Name Was Jane) asked me to read in July of '07.
One of the songs we sang yesterday morning kept running through my head last night.
One of the songs we sang yesterday morning kept running through my head last night.
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
Your perfect love is casting out fear
And even when I'm caught in the middle of the storms of this life
I won't turn back, I know you are near
And I will fear no evil
For my God is with me
Whom then shall I fear? Whom then shall I fear?
Oh no, You never let go
Through the calm and through the storm
Oh no, You never let go
LORD, You never let go of me
And I can see a light that is coming for the heart that holds on
A glorious light beyond all compare
And there will be an end to these troubles
But until that day comes
We'll live to know you here on the earth
Yes, I can see a light that is coming for the heart that holds on
And there will be an end to these troubles
But until that day comes
Still I will praise You, still I will praise You!
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Heaven—I can only imagine. The rebuilding of Jerusalem—I can only imagine. Imagine. Isaiah 60:19–22 - "You will name your walls Salvation and your gates Praise. The sun will no longer be your light during the day nor will the brightness from the moon be your light, because the LORD will be your light forever, and your God will be your glory... I am the LORD, and when it is time, I will make these things happen quickly."
Isaiah 61:1–2 - Words Jesus read in the synagogue. (See Luke 4:16–21) Isaiah's prophecy fulfilled by Jesus. Jesus came to spread the good news; comfort those whose hearts have been broken; set the captives and prisoners free; announce God's grace; proclaim the day of vengeance for evil people; comfort the sad; help the sorrowful. Christ came to, "Give them a crown to replace their ashes; and the oil of gladness to replace their sorrow; and the clothes of praise to replace their spirit of sadness. Then they will be called Trees of Goodness, trees planted by the LORD to show his greatness." (Psalm 1 - "... like a tree planted by the river.") They will rebuild, restore, and repair.
Isaiah 61:7–9 - "Instead of being ashamed, my people will receive twice as much wealth. Instead of being disgraced, they will be happy because of what they receive. They will receive a double share of the land, so their happiness will continue forever. I, the LORD, love justice. I hate stealing and everything that is wrong. I will be fair and give my people what they should have... anyone who sees them will know that they are people the LORD has blessed."
Isaiah 61:7–9 - "Instead of being ashamed, my people will receive twice as much wealth. Instead of being disgraced, they will be happy because of what they receive. They will receive a double share of the land, so their happiness will continue forever. I, the LORD, love justice. I hate stealing and everything that is wrong. I will be fair and give my people what they should have... anyone who sees them will know that they are people the LORD has blessed."
God is faithful. "Have I not ________?" My soul rejoices at the faithfulness of God.
Oh no, He never lets go
Through the calm and through the storm
Oh no, You never let go
In every high and every low
Oh no, You never let go
LORD, You never let go of me
Yes, I can see a light that is coming for the heart that holds on
And there will be an end to these troubles
But until that day comes
Still I will praise you,
Still I will praise you.
Isaiah 61:10–11 - "The LORD makes me very happy; all that I am rejoices in my God. He has covered me with clothes of salvation and wrapped me with a coat of goodness, like a bridegroom dressed for his wedding, like a bride dressed in jewels. The earth causes plants to grow, and a garden causes the seeds planted in it to grow. In the same way, the LORD God will make goodness and praise come from all nations."
Blessed be the name of the LORD who is worthy of all honor, glory, and power.
Addendum: 7/14/16 ~ As I was editing this chapter today something I'd never noticed before jumped out at me. In I Kings 7:21 - it says the pillars of the Temple in the first Jerusalem were called He Establishes and In Him Is Strength. Now in Isaiah 60:18 - it says the walls of the New Jerusalem will be called Salvation and the gates Praise.
The pillars of the Temple is the foundation for how to live your earthly life, full surrender because He Establishes and In Him Is Strength. When you go to HIM (walk through the pillars) in surrender you receive the salvation HE established through the Cross, and HE gives you the strength to follow HIM in this life. You enter the New Jerusalem through gates of Praise and the walls show the result of your surrendered life and the fulfillment of HIS promises—Salvation. When this life is over and eternity comes, your PRAISE is the entrance and you are literally surrounded (the walls around you) by HIS Salvation in the New Jerusalem. How cool is that?
Imagine. What we now have as a promise will be reality.
Next Entry: Isaiah 62:1 – 64:12
Addendum: 7/14/16 ~ As I was editing this chapter today something I'd never noticed before jumped out at me. In I Kings 7:21 - it says the pillars of the Temple in the first Jerusalem were called He Establishes and In Him Is Strength. Now in Isaiah 60:18 - it says the walls of the New Jerusalem will be called Salvation and the gates Praise.
The pillars of the Temple is the foundation for how to live your earthly life, full surrender because He Establishes and In Him Is Strength. When you go to HIM (walk through the pillars) in surrender you receive the salvation HE established through the Cross, and HE gives you the strength to follow HIM in this life. You enter the New Jerusalem through gates of Praise and the walls show the result of your surrendered life and the fulfillment of HIS promises—Salvation. When this life is over and eternity comes, your PRAISE is the entrance and you are literally surrounded (the walls around you) by HIS Salvation in the New Jerusalem. How cool is that?
Imagine. What we now have as a promise will be reality.
Next Entry: Isaiah 62:1 – 64:12
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