Meeting in the Meadow, by Roy Lessin

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Ten Certainties for Uncertain Times, Part 8

Ten Certainties for Uncertain Times, Part 8
-Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow

God’s final judgment and redemption are certain.

Jesus Christ is coming back. The outcome of all things has already been determined. Jesus is the winner. He is without rival in the universe. No evil, no outlaw, no terrorist, no anarchist will be standing in the end. Every enemy of God will be defeated, every false prophet will be exposed, every evil spirit will be chained, and every accusing tongue will be silenced. The final chapter in the Book of Life has already been written, and there will be no need for rewrites or revisions. All that remains is for its writings to be fulfilled. One day soon, you will forever be with the Lord.

A basketball fan was watching his favorite team play on a delayed telecast. It was the biggest game of the season and the outcome would influence the national championship. The fan watched the game with great interest. As the game reached it’s final minutes the score was tied. Anything could happen. The teams were trading basket for basket. The fans in the stadium were going wild as the tension continued to build.

The fan at home, however, sat calmly on the couch without a fear or worry. How could he be so calm in such a crisis situation for his team?

The answer is a simple one. Before the game started the fan had heard the final score announced and knew that his team had won before the replay had begun. In the same, the believer in Jesus Christ can walk through tense times in perfect peace because he too already knows what the outcome will be.

And this is the plan: At the right time he will bring everything together under the authority of Christ—everything in heaven and on earth (Ephesians 1:10 NLT).

But we are looking forward to the new heavens and new earth he has promised, a world filled with God’s righteousness (2 Peter 3:13 NLT).

For the Lord himself will come down from heaven with a commanding shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trumpet call of God… (1Thessalonians 4:16 NLT).

Then the seventh angel blew his trumpet, and there were loud voices shouting in heaven:
“The world has now become the Kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he will reign forever and ever” (Revelation 11:15 NLT).

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Monday, September 15, 2025

My Morning Prayer, Leave It All with the Lord

My Morning Prayer, Leave It All with the Lord
-Roy Lessin and Marina Bromley

Leave It All with the Lord
-Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow

I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep what I have committed to Him until that Day (2 Timothy 1:12 NKJV).

What about…

Your career?
Leave it with Him.
Your security?
Leave it with Him.
Your ministry?
Leave it with Him.
Your future?
Leave it with Him.

Give everything to the Lord, and leave everything with the Lord.

My Morning Prayer
-Marina Bromley

My sweetest Lord Jesus, thank you for your presence near me in the midst of every season, and every season of life. When the weather is unpredictable, the earth is shaking, the political world is in turmoil, and my heart finds it hard to be at peace, BE MY PEACE. Just as you know the number of hairs on my head and grains of sand on my favorite shoreline—you alone know the number of my days, and what each one holds. This very morning I commit my steps to you...the distance, speed, and direction that they go in. My career, security, ministry and future all belong to you. They are all yours to do with whatever you want to. I give them all to you...I leave it all with you. I am nothing without your love and direction in my life. Be my all in all, over and over again. In Jesus's name, amen.

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Friday, September 12, 2025

Timely Tidbits of Truth 80

Timely Tidbits of Truth 80
-Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow

J-Jesus
O-Our
Y-“Yes!”

For all of God’s promises have been fulfilled in Christ with a resounding “Yes!” And through Christ, our “Amen” (which means “Yes”) ascends to God for his glory (2 Corinthians 1:20 NLT).

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Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Ten Certainties for Uncertain Times, Part 7

Ten Certainties for Uncertain Times, Part 7
-Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow

God has given you all that you need to serve Him.

The grace of God covers you, the presence of God is in you, the angels of God are with you, the arms of God are around you, the gifts of God are for you, and the power of God is upon you. He has not abandoned you or left you in this world as an orphan, alone and forsaken. He has called you to serve Him and equipped you to serve Him. He has given you the ministry of reconciliation so that you can reach out to others; He has given you the ministry of intercession so that you can pray for others; He has given you the ministry of hope so that you can comfort others. You are His ambassador on a holy assignment. God is for you, the Holy Spirit is in you, Jesus is with you, and all the heavenly hosts are on your side.

The weapons of your warfare are mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds. He has given you the whole armor of God for every battle you face. He has you covered from head to toe.

Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints— (Ephesians 6:13-18 NKJV).

“A faithful, sensible servant is one to whom the master can give the responsibility of managing his other household servants and feeding them. If the master returns and finds that the servant has done a good job, there will be a reward (Matthew 24:45-46 NLT).

“…I am with you always, even unto the end of the world" (Matthew 28:20 KJV).

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Monday, September 8, 2025

My Morning Prayer: What About?

My Morning Prayer: What About?
-Roy Lessin and Marina Bromley

What About?
-Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow

Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you (1 Peter 5:7 NKJV).

God wants you to cast all your care upon Him, but what about…

Your plans?
Leave them with Him.
Your possessions?
Leave them with Him.
Your relationships?
Leave them with Him.
Your desires?
Leave them with Him.

My Morning Prayer

-Marina Bromley

Oh, Father...I am so fickle in my wants, my needs, my prayers. Just this week you have shown me again, that to pray "Thy will be done..." is the safest way for me to pray. I want one thing, and think I want another, and need none of it...just to trust in you and your plans for me and my life—for those I love and their lives. So remind me in your gentle and loving way, that your way is better. Even if it looks scary because it's not what I expected...help me to trust you. Even if I never thought to pray that for me (or them)...help me to remember that my vision is so short and you see all of our tomorrows. Even if I wouldn't wish this trial on anyone (especially someone I love dearly!)...that you do not leave us alone and you will lead us, guide us, walk beside us and come behind us. You have your armies stationed in the hills about us. And we can trust you alone. In Jesus's name, amen.