Harvest,
Our people at Harvest are interested in the things that God lays on my heart as a shepherd. Of course, Jesus is the Chief Shepherd. I'm simply an under-shepherd...not worthy to untie the sandals of Jesus So, I think what people really want to know is "what is the Chief Shepherd putting on the heart of our under-shepherd?" That's a great question. Here's the answer lately: It's Psalm 145. I read this two weeks ago while alone with the Lord and I smiled, smiled, smiled, and was filled with immense joy. Why? Just read it. It's filled with the wonder and greatness of God. I love Him so much. I'm in awe of His reverence and His holiness and His power. Also, I'm overwhelmed and humbled and desperately crying out that the Lord would cause v. 4 to become a reality in our lives, in our homes, and at Harvest. How great would it be to pass down the stories of our victorious God working powerfully in our generation?!
Please join me in praying that God would reveal Himself to us in ways He never has before. I've never been more hopeful and more hungry for this!
Psalm 145
A Song of Praise. Of David.
1 I will extol you, my God and King,
and bless your name forever and ever.
2 Every day I will bless you
and praise your name forever and ever.
3 Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised,
and his greatness is unsearchable.
4 One generation shall commend your works to another,
and shall declare your mighty acts.
5 On the glorious splendor of your majesty,
and on your wondrous works, I will meditate.
6 They shall speak of the might of your awesome deeds,
and I will declare your greatness.
7 They shall pour forth the fame of your abundant goodness
and shall sing aloud of your righteousness.
8 The Lord is gracious and merciful,
slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.
9 The Lord is good to all,
and his mercy is over all that he has made.
10 All your works shall give thanks to you, O Lord,
and all your saints shall bless you!
11 They shall speak of the glory of your kingdom
and tell of your power,
12 to make known to the children of man your mighty deeds,
and the glorious splendor of your kingdom.
13 Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom,
and your dominion endures throughout all generations.
[The Lord is faithful in all his words
and kind in all his works.]
14 The Lord upholds all who are falling
and raises up all who are bowed down.
15 The eyes of all look to you,
and you give them their food in due season.
16 You open your hand;
you satisfy the desire of every living thing.
17 The Lord is righteous in all his ways
and kind in all his works.
18 The Lord is near to all who call on him,
to all who call on him in truth.
19 He fulfills the desire of those who fear him;
he also hears their cry and saves them.
20 The Lord preserves all who love him,
but all the wicked he will destroy.
21 My mouth will speak the praise of the Lord,
and let all flesh bless his holy name forever and ever.
Harvest, we'll see you all on Sunday! The title of the message: Equally Yoked: I'm Leaning Fully Into Jesus! Proverbs 3:1-12. God's Word is going to really stir your heart.
Love,
brent