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Year: 2022

  • Laying hold of purpose!

    Scripture reading for January 3rd: Genesis 1-2, Psalm 19, Mark 1

    Mark 1:16-20 “Passing alongside the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and Andrew casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. And Jesus said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you become fishers of men.” And immediately they left their nets and followed Him. And going on a little farther, he saw James the son of Zebedee and John His brother, who were in their boat mending the nets. And immediately He called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired servants and followed Him.”

    A big factor in life-satisfaction is having a clear purpose and pursuing it. God has a plan for each person’s life and a purpose for which He formed them. Before Christ, we may set out on our own to find purpose in many pursuits, some lawful and others dubious, but when we hear from God, that changes everything! These fishermen were going about their business of mending nets and pursuing purpose in an honorable way of life and business. Jesus purposely passed by their place of business. He was walking as the Father God directed Him to choose those who would become His followers and enter into God’s kingdom purposes. He offered an invitation to these ordinary working men to follow Him and to become fishers of men! Their response was “Immediately they left their nets and followed Him.” Immediate obedience and faith came at the sound of Jesus’ voice to these called by God! Are you listening to Jesus as you read His Word today? Jesus is calling!

    Genesis 2:7, 15 “. . . then the Lord God formed the man of dust from the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living creature.” . . .”The Lord God took the man and put him into the garden of Eden to work it and keep it.”

    Prayer: Father God, thank You for the breath of Life you placed in me through the gift of the Holy Spirit and for the call to follow Jesus and learn and obey His Word. Thank You for the purpose and vision that You give to each person who responds to Your voice. Forgive me for not being ‘immediate’ in my responses. Thank You for Your patience and mercy. Let Your purposes be my purposes and teach me to fish for men as You did with those first followers.

    Psalm 19:1-4 “The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims His handiwork. Day to day pours out speech, and night to night reveals knowledge. There is no speech, nor are there words, whose voice is not heard. Their voice goes out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world.”

  • 2022 Bible Trek–through the Bible!

    Theme for 2022: Experiencing the Abundant Life!

    Key Scriptures: John 4:23 “But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship Him. God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.”

    Hebrews 10:24-25 “And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.”

    Dear Friends and Lovers of God’s Holy Word,

    On this second day of the new year, a Sunday, I hope you are all enjoying worship, prayer, and God’s Word by joining in a local church gathering of the Body of Christ. We are going to thrive in this new year by building strong relationships, first with God and then with His people. Church attendance is not just for us–it is first of all for the worship of God as He prescribed for His people. It is then for the others in the Body for whom your presence adds a fuller revelation of Jesus Christ as you worship corporately and share encouragement, spiritual gifts and God’s Word. (Hebrews 10:24-25)

    Jesus prayed that all believers would be in perfect unity (John 17:23) so that the world would know that Jesus was sent by the Father. To accurately reflect the love and unity of the Holy Trinity that the Father’s gift of the Holy Spirit brings to us, we lovingly gather and worship. This adds to our peace, pleasure and purpose.

    As we begin our journey through the Bible tomorrow, I have chosen to post Old and New Testament passages each day on a five-day a week reading schedule. These reading are taken from the Lower Lights Publications printable five-day Bible reading schedule found at www.FiveDayBibleReading.com. You’re invited to read along with me on this year’s Bible Trek and I will write a daily devotional taken from verses in the daily reading. My theme is “Experiencing the Abundant Life” by experiencing God’s presence each day. I will also publish a weekly video blog taken from the reading. Let’s thrive, not just survive!

    In His Love, Pastor John Morse–www.BibleTrekToday.com

  • Experiencing the Abundant Life in 2022

    Theme for 2022: Experiencing the Abundant Life!

    Key Scriptures: John 10:10-11 “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. I am the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.”

    Psalm 16:5-6, 11 “The Lord is my chosen Portion and my Cup; You hold my lot. The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance.” . . .”You make known to me the path of Life, in Your Presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”

    Dear Friends and Lovers of God’s Holy Word,

    Shalom! Greetings and a blessed and abundant New Year to each one of you! As we embark on a new journey into the future in 2022, we don’t know what this year holds, but we do know the One Who holds on to us and promises an abundant life. It is on the Word of Jesus Christ that we victoriously proclaim a thriving and prosperous new year.

    Mary has already and I will soon join her to begin walking through the 75th year of our lives. We are committing to each other and the Lord to live our life fully in His Presence this year. We want the abundant Life promised by our Lord and provided by His life laid down for us, His sheep. Even though we have lived a long and blessed life, we know that God has more for us to learn and do, to enjoy and to experience until He takes us home. Join us as we journey through our 75th year seeking to know Jesus more fully and to increasingly enjoy His peace and Presence. We are going to thrive, not just survive, as we live in His Presence and are filled with His Holy Spirit! Onward and upward, all to His glory!

    In His love, John and Mary Morse

    Philippians 3:8, 12-13 “Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For His sake, I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ and be found in Him, . . .” Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me His own. Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.”