Monday, August 23, 2010

Shout For Joy


Psalm 90:1-2 “Lord, You have been our dwelling place in all generations. Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever You had formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, You are God.”

We just returned from a three generation camping/fishing/exploring trip to the high Sierra Nevada Mountains of California with my dad and oldest son. The splendor of the eastern Sierras was awe inspiring; from the beauty of the rugged mountain slopes, the incredible forest, Falls and glacial rock formations of Yosemite, to the wonder of Mono Lake Tufa towers, to the spectacular hexagon columns of Devil’s Postpile. There were so many wonderful memories experienced and shared, as we sat back and took in God’s green Earth around us. The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America declares this clearly: “When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation. We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” They knew! It is my prayer that everyone comes to know the Lord, their God – Creator of Heaven & Earth, and shout for joy!

Job 38:4-7 “Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Tell Me, if you have understanding. Who determined its measurements? Surely you know! Or who stretched the line upon it? To what were its foundations fastened? Or who laid its cornerstone, when the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy?”

Sir Francis Bacon, Lord Chancellor of England, responsible for the formulation and acceptance of the “Scientific Model”, which stressed gathering data from experimentation and induction rather than through the practice of philosophical deduction, stated: “There are two books laid before us to study, to prevent our falling into error; first volume of Scriptures, which reveal the will of God; then the volume of the Creatures, which express His power. There never was found , in any age of the world, either philosophy, or sect, or religion, or law, or discipline, which did so highly exalt the good of the community, and increase private and particular good as the holy Christian faith. Hence, it clearly appears that it was one and the same God that gave the Christian law to men, who gave the laws of nature to the creatures.”

Romans 1:16-20 “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith. For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. For the invisible things of Him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse.”

May all the Earth see God’s handy work, praise the Lord, give thanks for His Creation and shout for joy.

In Christ, Brian

5 comments:

Patrinas Pencil said...

Brian, I'm shouting for JOY with you! I'm dancing and singing praises to the KING of all KINGS!

Thanks for sharing

Patrina <")>><

Karen said...

Go on and PRAISE HIM! This is my first visit to your wonderful blog! Bless you.

justyns35@hotmail.com said...

Thank you for the encouraging comment on my blog. God has placed me in various leadership roles these last couple years and right now he's really challenging me to keep loving the sheep, even if I have been hurt by them. I'll be following you blog from now on. = )

Brian Ray Todd said...

Patrina, Once saved, once the eyes are open, once the TRUTH is known, how can we do anything but shout for JOY, sing praise to our Lord God, and dance in the glory of our Savior.

Karen, Thanks for the visit and the point on comment "Go on and Praise Him!". Now if we can help the world to see the love of God, the mercy of God, the grace of God, and the forgiveness, acceptance into His family and kingdom, found only in His Plan of Salvation though His Son Jesus Christ - the blessed Redeemer of all men ans women! That's something to give our whole-hearted Praise.

Justyn, Glad that I found your Blog also. I'm so happy that you are blessing so many lives through dedication to the Lord in this Blog ministry. The sacrifice of time in a busy schedule with many demands and obligations is truly and act of Christian love. I'm glad that, though the weary challenges, you see the leading of the Lord towards the care and tending of His flock through your God-given gifts and talents. Take heart and receive the joy from above becasue you are blessed - Devine appointments are taking place in your life - He is using you!

Anonymous said...

Amen! and Amen! shout for joy, JESUS IS LORD!!!!