Yes, O Lord, You are so worthy to receive all of our praise, for You are our Way, our Truth, our Life, and our full portion in this life, both now and forever. Dont you think that he will support and sustain you through the midst of this current trial? If you were to lose everything else in this world but you still had the LORD, do you trust that he would be enough for you? The Lord is my share. says my soul, so I have hope in Him.. Notice especially verses 2 and 8: O my soul, you have said to the Lord, You are my Lord, my goodness is nothing apart from You I have set the Lord always before me; because He is at my right hand I shall never be moved., David lived to draw nearer to God, and delighted in his relationship with the Almighty Creator. God has given himself to you in the person of his Son. 5, The Transforming Power of Biblical Worship, pt. We pray this in Jesus name, for Your glory Lord, for the perfection of Your church Lord, and that Your ways will be recognized and known across the earth. The LORD is my portion, says my soul, Fear: what will happen if I contract the virus? It is interesting to note that though the phrase, the portion of my inheritance, ties right back into our Hebrew definition, here David uses a different Hebrew word. (My soul said, The Lord is my portion; and so I shall wait for him.). The Lord is my portion, says my soul, therefore I have hope in Him. The Lord is good to those who wait for Him, to the person who seeks Him. What is remarkable is that it is in the midst of this song of lament that one of the most precious promises of Scripture emerges. I must say that our hearts were blessed as we worshipped together in our home with friends. Lamentations 3:22-25 David applies this principle to his relationship with God several times in the Psalms. Father, when we are discouraged, help us focus on who you are, and to remember that you love us! If you read the entire chapter of Psalm 16, you will get more context. Challenge: Can you come up with one sentence that reects the message of todays reading where the words begin with the letters of HOPE?

Did you know that it was that very truth that led to the conversion of Charles Wesley? How can it be that thou, my God, shouldst die for me? Others of us worshipped alone as a family or maybe even by yourself. Amen.

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Hallelujah! How many people might I infect before I even know I have it.

Decorate the letters of HOPE and display your artwork on the wall as a constant reminder. He wrote a hymn shortly after his conversion and many scholars believe that it was these words he penned: And can it be that I should gain an interest in the Saviors blood? He is absolutely faithful. Amen, Latest news, government notices, sports and entertainment website.

A favorite verse from the Prophet Isaiah says: 40:31But they that wait upon theLordshall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. The situation could not have been worse. Do you believe that? He is enough! Yet this I CALL TO MIND, and THEREFORE I have hope (21) and he parks his restless mind on the unchanging character of God. therefore I will hope in him., I say to myself, The LORD is my portion; There was much to mourn and lament about! Loving Grace Ministries is a nonprofit tax-exempt I.R.S. He heard these words from Galatians 2:20: And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. As those words echoed in his mind they quickly penetrated his heart. so I hope in him..

Died he for me, who caused his pain? Therefore I will hope in him., My soul said, The Lord is my part; therefore I shall abide him. Today in the midst of all the difcult things we face, we canchooseto focus on what we already know about our Father: that He greatly loves us, His heart goes out for us and He will never forsake us (22-23). Frustration: why is everything out of stock at the grocery store? By using our website, you accept our use of cookies as described in our Privacy Policy. Therefore I have hope in Him., The LORD is my portion and my inheritance, says my soul; This past Lords Day was certainly a strange one, wasnt it? When Jerusalem was under siege and being torn apart by the Babylonian army, Jeremiah experienced severe afflictions along with the rest of Gods people left in Jerusalem. My soul within me, my new self in Christ Jesus, the Spirit of God within me; in fact all that is within me shall bless the Lord O my soul (Psalm 103:1). He has lavished his love upon you in Jesus Christ and he has filled you with his Holy Spirit. Therefore will I hope in him. You are my portion, O Lord; I have said that I would keep Your words., My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever., Family inheritance (Genesis 31:14; cf. Copyright 2022 Westminster Presbyterian Church All Rights Reserved, 2 Woodham Ave. Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547, Temporary Suspension of In-Person Worship Services, WPC Action Plan Regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19), Updates Regarding Coronavirus & Impacts on WPC Ministries, The Transforming Power of Biblical Worship pt. his merciful love couldnt have dried up. I say to myself, The LORD is mine, For me, who him to death pursued? Post was not sent - check your email addresses!

I say to myself, The LORD is my inheritance; Yet Jeremiah deliberately stops thinking this way and focuses his thoughts in a different way. I SAY TO MYSELF: The Lord is my portion (24). by Chad Watkins. Listen to how he describes his experience in Lamentations 3:16-18: He (Yahweh) has made my teeth grind on gravel, and made me cower in ashes; my soul is bereft of peace; I have forgotten what happiness is; so I say, My endurance has perished; so has my hope from the LORD. Jeremiahs situation was bleak. Jehovah is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him. Do you have the LORD for your portion? Yahweh is my portion, says my soul. Why does David call God my part? And because God does not change, His lovingkindness, compassion and faithfulness are always there. Apathy: I dont care anymore and cant be bothered.

This gives us HOPE in spite of what is happening around us. Friends, this is our hope in the midst of the darkness: Gods steadfast love, his covenant-keeping love, never ceases.

Todays Word Of Encouragement From Wayne: The Lords lovingkindnesses indeed never cease, for His compassions never fail. The Lord is my portion, said my soul: therefore will I wait for him. Let the peoples praise You, O God; let all the peoples praise You (Psalm 67:1-3). Anger: why cant we fix this and get back to normal?

501 (c) (3) organization New International Version (NIV). I say to myself, The Lord is what I have left. Pray these together. Oh he is dear friends! therefore, I will hope in him!.

Confusion: whats the truth about this virus and how does it impact me? I dont say that to minimize our current situation or the painful realities that many people are dealing with as they suffer from this virus. Exhaustion: where can I go to get a break from all this coronavirus coverageits everywhere and its draining the life out of me. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. It is something to have Jehovah for our refuge, but it is everything to have Him for our portion. How great your faithfulness! GODs loyal love couldnt have run out, We may not be able to change our circumstances, but we can see our circumstances in a different light, if we lter them through the truth of these verses. We pray that every true believer in Jesus Christ will enter and live in their new creations, living as beloved children of You and priests unto You, so that they too will become an expression of this sacred truth, that You O Lord are our portion. Livestreaming Worship this Sunday @ 10:15 a.m and 5:30 p.m. March 24, 2020 Jerusalem was in ruins and Jeremiahs people were in captivity. Do you see how rich you are? Jeremiah wrestled with those kinds of feelings as well. Dear Christian, Jesus Christ loves you and gave himself up for you. I will gladly declare The Lord is my portion. Who is declaring? On the heels of declaring that his hope has perished he writes these words: But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. The Lord is our portion. Individually, or working together, write the letters from the word HOPE down one side of a piece of paper. He is your portion. How blessed you are? Download this free PDF Bible study right now to learn how God built you to love. We continue to pray that the new covenant truth of a holy, Christian, body of Christ, purchased by the blood of Christ specifically in order give us to You, Abba Father, as Your Own kingdom and priests (Revelation 5:9-10), will be received, realized, and joyfully obeyed, so we may truly be one body under You with one Head, Jesus Christ. We enjoyed a meal together and experienced some wonderful fellowship throughout the day, but it also made me long to be with the rest of you. My portion [is] Jehovah, hath my soul said, Therefore I hope for Him. Charles had attended a Bible study where another man was reading from Martin Luthers commentary on Galatians. 23They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. 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Sometimes we need to preach to our souls, as Jeremiah did! The rivers of his mercy never run dry. Your heavenly Father loves you, cares for you, provides for you, and protects you. But Jeremiah, along with the rest of Gods covenant people, was experiencing the fulfillment of Gods word of judgment upon Judah for their unfaithfulness. In this passage, it means something weighed out, a division, or even more personal to David, my part. It was far worse than what we find ourselves in now. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Home of the "Let's Talk About Jesus" Radio Program, A Christ Centered Ministry, Proclaiming the Gospel & New Covenant Of Our Lord Jesussince 1977, My Soul Declares That The Lord Is My Portion, Loving Grace Ministries is a nonprofit tax-exempt I.R.S. 24I say to myself, TheLordis my portion; therefore I will wait for him., 25TheLordis good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; 26it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of theLord. therefore I will wait for him.. Charles Spurgeon comments on this passage: Even in this one sentence we have two parts, the second rising far above the first. Some of us were able to gather with others from the church and have worship from home. Heth. You are our inheritance, our portion, our share, our legacy, our reward, our territory, our All-in-all. The very act of our ministering to the Lord, in itself, testifies to the truth, indeed, that we believe and practice that The Lord is my portion. So when you are tempted to despair, anger, frustration, or worry in the midst of your present circumstances, remember that you have a blessed Savior who loves you and gave himself for you. Therefore I have hope in Him and wait expectantly for Him., The LORD is my portion, says my soul, You are high and lifted up above us and we bless Your holy name. Loving Grace Ministries - PO Box 500 - Lafayette NJ - 07848, Phone1-800-480-1638Call our 24/7 Prayer & Encouragement Line - 1-800-939-5825. Yesterday afternoon I was reading the biography of George Whitfield and the author was recounting the conversion of Charles and John Wesley. His love never fails. Anxiety: youve watched the value of your stock investments plummet in the last two weeks. 501 (c) (3) organization. and a member of ECFA, The Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability. He was the portion of his soul; He was the source of all his joy; He maintained or preserved all that was dear to his heart., I cried out to You, O Lord: I said, You are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living., Instead of using the Hebrew word meaning something weighed out, or division as in Psalm 16:5, David instead uses the most often used one meaning allotment, inheritance, or part, mirroring the expression of Psalm 119:57 and 73:26.

4", The Transforming Power of Biblical Worship, Part 2, The Transforming Power of Biblical Worship, Part 3. The meaning here is, that Yahweh was the Being whom the psalmist worshiped as God, and that he sought no possession or comfort which did not proceed from Him. The Lord is my portion, says my soul, therefore I will hope in Him.. Luke 15:12), Priestly and worship sacrifices (Exodus 29:26; Leviticus 2:9-10; 6:15-17; 1 Samuel 1:4-5), Allotment of land (Genesis 47:22; Joshua 17:14; 18:1-10; 1 Chronicles 16:17-18; Ezekiel 48). If youre anything like me then youve been wrestling with many of the following emotions and conditions in the last week: confusion, frustration, anxiety, anger, apathy, weariness, exhaustion, fear, and many more besides. Hashem is my chelek, saith my nefesh; therefore in hope will I wait for Him. Albert Barnes notes, The margin here is, of my part. The word properly means lot, portion, part; and is applicable to the portion of booty or plunder that fell to anyone; or to the portion of land that belonged to anyone in the division of an estate [2 Kings 9:10, 36-37]. Read the Bible, discover plans, and seek God every day.

Let us fix our eyes on him again and declare with Jeremiah and Paul: The Lord Jesus, who loved me and gave himself for me, is my portion, therefore I will hope in him. O Lord, may our whole lives be a continuous declaration and praise to You, that You are our portion.

The lower step is as needful as the higher; but it is not necessary always to stop on the first round of the ladder., The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. We thank You for this great privilege You have given us, as Your priesthood, to wait for You and to seek You so we may be overflowing with Your Own lovingkindnesses, compassions, faithfulness, and goodness even as we abide in Your presence. We can learn from Jeremiah! Every time I enter the privilege and call to minister to the Lord, because in Jesus Christ I am a minister to the Lord, I am giving my soul the gift of expressing that The Lord is my portion. This is life-renewing and life-affirming for me every single time I minister before my Lord as His priest, declaring and receiving the truth that The Lord is my portion. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Theyre created new every morning. The LORD is my portion, says my soul, therefore I will hope in him (Lamentations 3:21-24). Hes all Ive got left. The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition, New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition, New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition, Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition.

Amazing love! These verses remind us that every day starts with a new beginning. My soul claims the Lord as my inheritance; therefore I will hope in him. YouVersion uses cookies to personalize your experience. Im sticking with GOD (I say it over and over).

21Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: 22Because of theLords great lovewe are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. Weariness: if I hear the word coronavirus one more time Im going to go insane.

Jehovah is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him. However, as helpful as these tools are, nothing compares with the in-person gathering of the saints for Lords Day worship. I hope and pray that once we are all able to gather together again as a church family that we will each have an even greater appreciation for and love for the public worship of God. We draw near to You, in Your presence, as Your own royal priesthood (1 Peter 2:9) to give You thanks. Im certainly thankful for technology and especially a platform like Zoom. It was wonderful to see and hear from so many of you during the Sunday School hour. So I have hope., Yahweh is my portion, says my soul, Thus I will hope on him..

Write some sentence prayers that begin with the letters of the word HOPE.

He has given you everything in giving himself to you. For example, in Psalm 16:5 he declares, O Lord, You are the portion of my inheritance and my cup [. If the Lord had not been Davids refuge He would never have been his portion.

Pain and poverty were all around. God be gracious to us and bless us, and cause His face to shine upon us - that Your way may be known on the earth, Your salvation among all the nations.