It is Sunday, October 21st. Audrey, Karen and I were at the Deaf Women Retreat which ended at 1:00 pm at Spencer Lake, Wisc. We had really good time.
I
put together the verses about the teaching of Jesus and us meeting Him
in the air. Our church called it, "The Rapture." While the word, rapture
is not in the Bible, but the meaning of the phrase is the same, "caught
up in the air." So I pray this will touch our hearts about that
"Blessed Hope" Part two.
Matthew 24:40b
" . . . One will be taken . . . "
Who
said that? It was Jesus who said, "Two men will be in the field. One
will be taken, and the other will be left. Two women will be grinding
grain with a mill. One will be taken, and the other will be left"
(Matt.24:40-41).
Again, what was Jesus talking about? Paul wrote what Jesus meant. It wass find in I Thessalonians 4:16-18:
16
For the Lord himself will come down from heaven with a commanding
shout, with the call of the archangel, and with the trumpet call of God.
First, all the Christians who have died will rise from their graves. 17
Then, together with them, we who are still alive and remain on the
earth will be caught up in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air and
remain with him forever. 18 So comfort and encourage each other with
these words. (QuickVerse Life Application Bible)
And 1 Cor.
15:51 But let me tell you a wonderful secret God has revealed to us.
Not all of us will die, but we will all be transformed. 52 It will
happen in a moment, in the blinking of an eye, when the last trumpet is
blown. For when the trumpet sounds, the Christians who have died, will
be raised with transformed bodies. And then we who are living will be
transformed so that we will never die.
Wow! When I put the
those words together, I see the picture of what will happen when Jesus
said, "One will be taken . . . " Know what? That is our "Blessed Hope,"
"One will be taken." We will be taken up to meet Jesus in the air.
There's a song about this.
"In the Great Triumphant Morning"
Chorus:
We shall all rise to meet Him,
we shall all rise to greet Him,
In the morning when the dead in Christ shall rise.
We shall all rise to meet Him,
we shall all rise to greet Him,
And shall have the marriage supper in the skies.
(R. E. Winsett, Sing His Praise)
What
does this mean to me? I was more impressed when I saw how the other
verses fit in when Jesus said, "One will be taken . . ." We have dvd
from "The Classic Films on "The Rapture." One part shows the baby
disappeared right in front of your eye when one watch this film. When
the baby was taken, both parent were left behind. It was awesome to
watch a very old film of 1970's which came alive since DVD started in 2004. Back
then, it was a very popular rented films to many deaf churches. You can
order it from me at dotcallies@hotmail.com.
He's coming soon!
Dorothy
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Hope Series 14
Titus 2:13a "While we wait for the blessed hope . . ."
Theme: Blessed Hope! There are two parts.
Acts 1:9-12 tells us about the time when the disciples had seen Jesus taken up into the sky while they were watching, and He disappeared into a cloud. As they were straining their eyes to see Him, two white-robed men suddenly stood there among them. The angels said, "Men of Galilee, why are you standing here staring at the sky? Jesus has been taken away from you into heaven. And someday, just as you saw Him go, He will return!" The apostles were at the Mount of Olives when this happened so they walked the half mile or a day's journey back to Jerusalem. They began their ministry from Jerusalem.
So what is our blessed hope? "--the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, who gave Himself for us to redeem us . . ." (Titus 3:13b; 3:14a). There are many songs about His coming and the purpose of those song is to encourage one another to stay faithful to Him.
Jesus said, "When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always to be with Me where I am" (John 14:3). We can look forward to eternal life, that blessed hope, because Jesus has promised it to all who believe in Him.
The disciples at that time, didn't really understood what Jesus was talking about until after they saw Him go. They heard the angels saying that He will return. Then they realized that's the "Blessed Hope" that He is coming back to earth on the Mount of Olives.
Song: Looking for That Blessed Hope.
Looking for that blessed hope (that joyful hope),
Looking for that blessed hope (that glorious hope);
We know the hour is nearing,
The hour of His appearing;
We're looking for that blessed hope.
(Lyrics and Music: Thoro Harris, Sing His Praise)
He is coming back to earth to reign!
Dorothy
Theme: Blessed Hope! There are two parts.
Acts 1:9-12 tells us about the time when the disciples had seen Jesus taken up into the sky while they were watching, and He disappeared into a cloud. As they were straining their eyes to see Him, two white-robed men suddenly stood there among them. The angels said, "Men of Galilee, why are you standing here staring at the sky? Jesus has been taken away from you into heaven. And someday, just as you saw Him go, He will return!" The apostles were at the Mount of Olives when this happened so they walked the half mile or a day's journey back to Jerusalem. They began their ministry from Jerusalem.
So what is our blessed hope? "--the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, who gave Himself for us to redeem us . . ." (Titus 3:13b; 3:14a). There are many songs about His coming and the purpose of those song is to encourage one another to stay faithful to Him.
Jesus said, "When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always to be with Me where I am" (John 14:3). We can look forward to eternal life, that blessed hope, because Jesus has promised it to all who believe in Him.
The disciples at that time, didn't really understood what Jesus was talking about until after they saw Him go. They heard the angels saying that He will return. Then they realized that's the "Blessed Hope" that He is coming back to earth on the Mount of Olives.
Song: Looking for That Blessed Hope.
Looking for that blessed hope (that joyful hope),
Looking for that blessed hope (that glorious hope);
We know the hour is nearing,
The hour of His appearing;
We're looking for that blessed hope.
(Lyrics and Music: Thoro Harris, Sing His Praise)
He is coming back to earth to reign!
Dorothy
Friday, October 12, 2012
Hope Series 13
Theme: Be Ready to Give Answer
1 Peter 3:15b "My ASL Version"
" . . . Be ready ... to give an answer to why you have HOPE that is in you . . ."
You face a lot of problems and someone notice you and your faith in God. What is your secret that you don't give up so easily? What make you stand strong in all things? What kind of answer will you give to those who have been watching you and your life?
Let's read: 1 Peter 3:15a "But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord" (NIV). First thing you have is Jesus Christ in your heart as your personal Savior. Because you have Jesus in your heart, then you are "ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh (keep asking) you a reason of the HOPE that is in you . . ." (KJV).
What did you have? You quietly trust in God as the Lord of all. You believe that Christ is truly in control of all events. You have HOPE in Christ and you are prepared to tell them what Jesus has done in your life.
We might say, "My hope in Christ is that He suffered when He died for our sins once for all time. He never sinned, but He died for sinners that He might bring us safely HOME TO GOD. He suffered physical death, but He was raised to life in the Spirit. Now Christ has gone to heaven and is seated in the place of honor next to God. He is waiting for us to come home and that is my "Blessed Hope."
Prayer Song: Make Me a Blessing
1. Out in the highways and byways of life
Many are weary and sad;
Carry the sunshine where darkness is rife (widespread).
Chorus:
Make me a blessing, make me a blessing,
Out of my life ... may Jesus shine;
Make me a blessing, O Savior I pray ...
Make me a blessing to someone today.
2. Tell the sweet story of Christ and His love;
Tell of His power to forgive;
Others will trust Him if only you prove
True every moment you live.
Chorus:
Make me a blessing, make me a blessing,
Out of my life ... may Jesus shine;
Make me a blessing, O Savior I pray ...
Make me a blessing to someone today.
3. Give as 'twas given to you in your need;
Love as the Master loved you;
Be to the helpless a helper indeed;
Unto your mission be true.
Chorus:
Make me a blessing, make me a blessing,
Out of my life ... may Jesus shine;
Make me a blessing, O Savior I pray ...
Make me a blessing to someone today.
(Lyrics: Ira Bishop Wilson; Music: George Stark Schulaer, Sing His Praise)
Oh wow, Lord! I pray that You make me a blessing to someone today!
Dorothy
1 Peter 3:15b "My ASL Version"
" . . . Be ready ... to give an answer to why you have HOPE that is in you . . ."
You face a lot of problems and someone notice you and your faith in God. What is your secret that you don't give up so easily? What make you stand strong in all things? What kind of answer will you give to those who have been watching you and your life?
Let's read: 1 Peter 3:15a "But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord" (NIV). First thing you have is Jesus Christ in your heart as your personal Savior. Because you have Jesus in your heart, then you are "ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh (keep asking) you a reason of the HOPE that is in you . . ." (KJV).
What did you have? You quietly trust in God as the Lord of all. You believe that Christ is truly in control of all events. You have HOPE in Christ and you are prepared to tell them what Jesus has done in your life.
We might say, "My hope in Christ is that He suffered when He died for our sins once for all time. He never sinned, but He died for sinners that He might bring us safely HOME TO GOD. He suffered physical death, but He was raised to life in the Spirit. Now Christ has gone to heaven and is seated in the place of honor next to God. He is waiting for us to come home and that is my "Blessed Hope."
Prayer Song: Make Me a Blessing
1. Out in the highways and byways of life
Many are weary and sad;
Carry the sunshine where darkness is rife (widespread).
Chorus:
Make me a blessing, make me a blessing,
Out of my life ... may Jesus shine;
Make me a blessing, O Savior I pray ...
Make me a blessing to someone today.
2. Tell the sweet story of Christ and His love;
Tell of His power to forgive;
Others will trust Him if only you prove
True every moment you live.
Chorus:
Make me a blessing, make me a blessing,
Out of my life ... may Jesus shine;
Make me a blessing, O Savior I pray ...
Make me a blessing to someone today.
3. Give as 'twas given to you in your need;
Love as the Master loved you;
Be to the helpless a helper indeed;
Unto your mission be true.
Chorus:
Make me a blessing, make me a blessing,
Out of my life ... may Jesus shine;
Make me a blessing, O Savior I pray ...
Make me a blessing to someone today.
(Lyrics: Ira Bishop Wilson; Music: George Stark Schulaer, Sing His Praise)
Oh wow, Lord! I pray that You make me a blessing to someone today!
Dorothy
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Hope Series 12
Song of Solomon 2:1 "I am . . . the Lily of the Valley."
The flowers, the lilies are so small and they are found in the hidden valley.
Jesus is our hidden "Lily of the Valley."
Song: The Lily of the Valley
1. I have found a friend in Jesus, He's everything to me;
He's the fairest of ten thousand to my soul;
The Lily of the Valley, in Him alone I see
All I need to cleanse and make me whole.
In sorrow He's my comfort, in trouble He's my stay
He tells me every care on Him to roll.
He's the Lily of the Valley, the bright and morning star;
He's the fairest of ten thousand to my soul.
2. He all my grief has taken and all my sorrows borne;
In temptation He's my strong and mighty tower;
I have all for Him forsaken and all my idols torn
From my heart, and He keeps me by His power.
Though all the world forsake me, and Satan tempts me sore,
Through Jesus I shall safely reach the goal;
He's the Lily of the Valley, the bright and morning star;
He's the fairest of ten thousand to my soul.
3. He will never, never leave me, nor yet forsake me here,
While I live by faith and do His blessed will;
A wall of fire about me, I've nothing now to fear;
With His manna He's my hungry soul to fill.
Then sweeping up to glory, to see His blessed face,
Where rivers of delight shall ever roll!
He's the Lily of the Valley, the bright and morning star;
He's the fairest of ten thousand to my soul.
(Lyrics: Charles W. Fry; Music: William S. Hays)
May the song bless your heart as it has blessed me!
Dorothy
The flowers, the lilies are so small and they are found in the hidden valley.
Jesus is our hidden "Lily of the Valley."
Song: The Lily of the Valley
1. I have found a friend in Jesus, He's everything to me;
He's the fairest of ten thousand to my soul;
The Lily of the Valley, in Him alone I see
All I need to cleanse and make me whole.
In sorrow He's my comfort, in trouble He's my stay
He tells me every care on Him to roll.
He's the Lily of the Valley, the bright and morning star;
He's the fairest of ten thousand to my soul.
2. He all my grief has taken and all my sorrows borne;
In temptation He's my strong and mighty tower;
I have all for Him forsaken and all my idols torn
From my heart, and He keeps me by His power.
Though all the world forsake me, and Satan tempts me sore,
Through Jesus I shall safely reach the goal;
He's the Lily of the Valley, the bright and morning star;
He's the fairest of ten thousand to my soul.
3. He will never, never leave me, nor yet forsake me here,
While I live by faith and do His blessed will;
A wall of fire about me, I've nothing now to fear;
With His manna He's my hungry soul to fill.
Then sweeping up to glory, to see His blessed face,
Where rivers of delight shall ever roll!
He's the Lily of the Valley, the bright and morning star;
He's the fairest of ten thousand to my soul.
(Lyrics: Charles W. Fry; Music: William S. Hays)
May the song bless your heart as it has blessed me!
Dorothy
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Hope Series 11
Hosea
2:15b "I will give her (Israel) . . . the valley of Achor for a door of
HOPE:
and she shall sing there, as in the days of youth . . ."
Theme: The Valley of Achor, the Door of Hope
The man in the story of Joshua 7 who caused Israel's trouble is Achan. Achor (Valley of Trouble) is the name given to the place where it happened. Achan died because of his disobedience and he had sinned against the Lord. The battle of Ai was lost because of Achan. Trouble, a valley near Jericho was the results of Israel lost the battle because of the sin of Achan.
The "valley of Achor" was called a "door of hope," because immediately after the execution of Achan, The Lord said to Joshua, "Fear not ... I will help you defeat ..." (Joshua 8:1). Joshua and his fighting men won the battle against the city of Ai. From that time Joshua went forward in the successful conquest into the Promised Land.
Hosea 2:15 uses the expression in the same sense: "The valley of Achor for a door of hope," which stands for trouble would be turned into joy, despair into hope. Isaiah 65:10 uses the same expression "the valley of Achor," a place for herds to lie down in which is the same sense which has been a source of trouble would become a source of blessing. Is. 65:10 "The Plain of Sharon will be a field for flocks, and the Valley of Achor will be a place for herds to rest. They will be for the people who want to follow Me."
The word, valley has a very important meaning for us. It represents our day to day activity. We can only stay a very short time on the mountaintop of a wonderful experience with God, carefree troubles, and that everything goes well. Eventually, we come down into the valley where we make our day to day living. This is the reality of our daily lives of troubles. This is where God becomes our daily God of our living hope.
God is speaking to us, "Fear not ... I will help you ... I am the Door ... And the door is opened in heaven" John 10:9; Rev. 4:1.
I, Dorothy, saw a vision of a "door opened in heaven" between Jan-March 1973 after forty days of fasting. So to say, after "forty years of wandering and trouble times" should now become our source of blessings. Like Joshua, God is speaking to us, "Fear not ... I will help you ..." Like Joshua, we are going forward into the successful conquest against our enemies and they must move out of our way and allow God's blessing to flow through us from "the door of heaven." Can you say, amen? I say, amen!
There's a song called, "The Lily of the Valley" and it will be on the next Hope 12. It is important to remember that our Savior was found in the lily of the valley. The flowers, the lilies are so small and they are found in the hidden valley. Jesus is our hidden "Lily of the Valley." You could only find Him in the hidden valley of our day to day activity. This is far more enriching experience than the mountaintop experience. It is different. I would say, it is more blessing to be in the valley of Achor (trouble) because that is where Jesus becomes our source of blessing. Maybe you disagree, but in all those 40 years, God has been much more real to Tony and me. I pray that you would find Him.
Amazing grace that God loves you and me!
Dorothy
and she shall sing there, as in the days of youth . . ."
Theme: The Valley of Achor, the Door of Hope
The man in the story of Joshua 7 who caused Israel's trouble is Achan. Achor (Valley of Trouble) is the name given to the place where it happened. Achan died because of his disobedience and he had sinned against the Lord. The battle of Ai was lost because of Achan. Trouble, a valley near Jericho was the results of Israel lost the battle because of the sin of Achan.
The "valley of Achor" was called a "door of hope," because immediately after the execution of Achan, The Lord said to Joshua, "Fear not ... I will help you defeat ..." (Joshua 8:1). Joshua and his fighting men won the battle against the city of Ai. From that time Joshua went forward in the successful conquest into the Promised Land.
Hosea 2:15 uses the expression in the same sense: "The valley of Achor for a door of hope," which stands for trouble would be turned into joy, despair into hope. Isaiah 65:10 uses the same expression "the valley of Achor," a place for herds to lie down in which is the same sense which has been a source of trouble would become a source of blessing. Is. 65:10 "The Plain of Sharon will be a field for flocks, and the Valley of Achor will be a place for herds to rest. They will be for the people who want to follow Me."
The word, valley has a very important meaning for us. It represents our day to day activity. We can only stay a very short time on the mountaintop of a wonderful experience with God, carefree troubles, and that everything goes well. Eventually, we come down into the valley where we make our day to day living. This is the reality of our daily lives of troubles. This is where God becomes our daily God of our living hope.
God is speaking to us, "Fear not ... I will help you ... I am the Door ... And the door is opened in heaven" John 10:9; Rev. 4:1.
I, Dorothy, saw a vision of a "door opened in heaven" between Jan-March 1973 after forty days of fasting. So to say, after "forty years of wandering and trouble times" should now become our source of blessings. Like Joshua, God is speaking to us, "Fear not ... I will help you ..." Like Joshua, we are going forward into the successful conquest against our enemies and they must move out of our way and allow God's blessing to flow through us from "the door of heaven." Can you say, amen? I say, amen!
There's a song called, "The Lily of the Valley" and it will be on the next Hope 12. It is important to remember that our Savior was found in the lily of the valley. The flowers, the lilies are so small and they are found in the hidden valley. Jesus is our hidden "Lily of the Valley." You could only find Him in the hidden valley of our day to day activity. This is far more enriching experience than the mountaintop experience. It is different. I would say, it is more blessing to be in the valley of Achor (trouble) because that is where Jesus becomes our source of blessing. Maybe you disagree, but in all those 40 years, God has been much more real to Tony and me. I pray that you would find Him.
Amazing grace that God loves you and me!
Dorothy
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Hope Series 10
Psalm 147:11 NIV
The Lord delights in those who fear Him, who put their hope in His unfailing love.
[Fear Him: we show great respect toward our Creator]
Prayer of Might and Grace of our Lord:
Dear Abba Father in Heaven, how good it is to sing praise to You. You healed the brokenhearted and binds up our wounds. You know the number of the stars and call them each by name. So You know every one of our name personally. Lord, You are great and mighty in power. You delight those whose heart shows great respect toward You. Lord, You lifted up the meek and humble in heart and You love them. Your love never fail.
When we are overwhelmed with problems, we are able to call upon You because You are our hope and our support. Lord, You delight in those who are of a humble spirit. We earnestly pray for our spirit of humility so that we may continue to be pleasing to You.
We thank You, Father for Jesus' unfailing love that saved us from darkness of hell and deliver us from all afflictions of enemies and set us free with the anointing power of Holy Spirit upon us in Jesus' name we pray, amen!
Song: O What a Wonder
O what a wonder that Jesus loves me
Out in the darkness no light could I see;
O what a wonder,
He put His strong arm under
And wonder of wonders He saved even me.
(Inspiring Choruses)
Thank You Lord for being delight in us!
Dorothy
The Lord delights in those who fear Him, who put their hope in His unfailing love.
[Fear Him: we show great respect toward our Creator]
Prayer of Might and Grace of our Lord:
Dear Abba Father in Heaven, how good it is to sing praise to You. You healed the brokenhearted and binds up our wounds. You know the number of the stars and call them each by name. So You know every one of our name personally. Lord, You are great and mighty in power. You delight those whose heart shows great respect toward You. Lord, You lifted up the meek and humble in heart and You love them. Your love never fail.
When we are overwhelmed with problems, we are able to call upon You because You are our hope and our support. Lord, You delight in those who are of a humble spirit. We earnestly pray for our spirit of humility so that we may continue to be pleasing to You.
We thank You, Father for Jesus' unfailing love that saved us from darkness of hell and deliver us from all afflictions of enemies and set us free with the anointing power of Holy Spirit upon us in Jesus' name we pray, amen!
Song: O What a Wonder
O what a wonder that Jesus loves me
Out in the darkness no light could I see;
O what a wonder,
He put His strong arm under
And wonder of wonders He saved even me.
(Inspiring Choruses)
Thank You Lord for being delight in us!
Dorothy
Monday, October 1, 2012
Hope Series 9
Psalm 33:22 NIV
May Your unfailing love rest upon us, O Lord, even as we put our HOPE in You.
Prayer of Hope and Love:
And now, Lord, what wait I for? My hope is in You. We wait in hope for You, Lord. Why? Because You are our help and our shield. I will praise You forever for what You have done; in Your name I will hope, for your name is good. I will praise You in the presence of Your saints. [Reference: Ps. 39:7 KJV; 33:20; 52:9 NIV]
May Your unfailing love rest upon us, O Lord, even as we put our hope in You. I don't always understand why things happened to my friends, but my hope is in You. I ask You to open our hearts to see the wonders of Your love that never fail. Help us to grow into Your arm of unfailing love.
We, Deaf people can't hear music and we depend on sight and sixth sense. Lord, I am asking You to reveal Your unfailing love so much more to us than ever before. Let Your words of hope dwell deeply inside of us and may our hope in You become alive as we speak Your Word. Let Your words of healing be upon my friends' troubled health be fulfilled in Jesus' name I pray, amen!
Song : Never Failed Me Yet
Never failed me yet,
Never failed me yet,
Jesus' love never failed me yet.
This one thing I know
That where're I go
Jesus' love never failed me yet.
(Inspiring Choruses)
May the Lord's unfailing love rest upon us!
Dorothy
May Your unfailing love rest upon us, O Lord, even as we put our HOPE in You.
Prayer of Hope and Love:
And now, Lord, what wait I for? My hope is in You. We wait in hope for You, Lord. Why? Because You are our help and our shield. I will praise You forever for what You have done; in Your name I will hope, for your name is good. I will praise You in the presence of Your saints. [Reference: Ps. 39:7 KJV; 33:20; 52:9 NIV]
May Your unfailing love rest upon us, O Lord, even as we put our hope in You. I don't always understand why things happened to my friends, but my hope is in You. I ask You to open our hearts to see the wonders of Your love that never fail. Help us to grow into Your arm of unfailing love.
We, Deaf people can't hear music and we depend on sight and sixth sense. Lord, I am asking You to reveal Your unfailing love so much more to us than ever before. Let Your words of hope dwell deeply inside of us and may our hope in You become alive as we speak Your Word. Let Your words of healing be upon my friends' troubled health be fulfilled in Jesus' name I pray, amen!
Song : Never Failed Me Yet
Never failed me yet,
Never failed me yet,
Jesus' love never failed me yet.
This one thing I know
That where're I go
Jesus' love never failed me yet.
(Inspiring Choruses)
May the Lord's unfailing love rest upon us!
Dorothy
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