Standing Firm, Part 1

Standing Firm, Part 1
-Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow

Reading Friends,
On the next 4 Wednesdays will be sharing a NEW series from Roy called Standing Firm. May it encourage and strengthen you in your faith.
-Marina

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“Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord…” (Philippians 4:1).

Amy Carmichael, in her book Thou Givest…They Gather, quotes the following from M. Coillard on the subject of spiritual conflict and trials–

“It is a desperate struggle with the prince of darkness, and with everything his rage can stir up in the shape of obstacles, vexations, oppositions and hatred, whether by circumstances, or by the hand of man.”

Amy Carmichael then adds these words, “Each of us has a part chosen for us by the great Captain and measured out for us…each one is given just one thing to do whatever happens, and that is to stand firm.”

Standing firm is a disposition of the will, an attitude of the heart, and a conviction of the spirit. It is something we carry within us whether we are moving or standing still, speaking or remaining silent, joining with others or standing alone. It is the motivating response of faith and obedience. It has been heard in the words of Moses, “Stand firm and see the salvation of the Lord,” in the words of Joshua, “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord,” in the words of Peter, “We must obey God rather than men,” and in the words of Jesus, “I have finished the work you gave me to do.”

In these times, standing firm remains an important posture of spiritual victory as we continue to take our God-given place and remain faithful to what He has called us to do.

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©2023 Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow. Photo by Marina Bromley. Used with permission, all rights reserved.

My Morning Prayer: A Benediction

My Morning Prayer: A Benediction
-Roy Lessin, A Place at His Table

 

This is the way to have eternal life—to know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, the One You sent to earth (John 17:3 NLT).

Father, we pray this for our friends near and far away...

May you continue to hear His voice more clearly, know His heart more deeply, rest in His care more fully, trust His faithfulness more completely, walk His pathway more confidently, know His presence more intimately, and be blessed by His favor more abundantly.

May You grant this, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

#prayer #benediction #mymondayprayer #roylessin #aplaceathistable #meetinginthemeadow

This prayer is based on "A Benediction" by Roy Lessin, adaptation by Marina Bromley. ©2023 Roy Lessin, A Place at His Table, Meeting in the Meadow. Photo by Marina Bromley. Used with permission, all rights reserved.

The Holy Spirit Book: One Holy Spirit, Many Ministries

The Holy Spirit Book: One Holy Spirit, Many Ministries -Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow The Holy Spirit had many ministries in the life of Jesus. Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit. He was indwelt by the Holy Spirit His entire life, and at the Jordan River, Jesus was anointed with the Holy Spirit when the Spirit descended upon Him. It was this particular ministry of the Holy Spirit that would equip Jesus for the next three plus years of completing the work God called Him to do. If Jesus himself —the Son of God— needed to be anointed by the Holy Spirit to do His Father’s will, then how much more do we need the same anointing power? “God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him.” Acts 10:38 NKJV Jesus told us of three distinct ways that the Holy Spirit would minister in the lives of believers. He told us that the Holy Spirit would be with us. This is His promise of spiritual companionship. “The Spirit of Truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you.” John 14:17 NKJV He told us that the Holy Spirit would be in us. This is His promise of spiritual intimacy. “The Spirit of Truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you.” John 14:17 NKJV He told us the Holy Spirit would come upon us. This is His promise of spiritual power—when we are baptized with the Holy Spirit. “You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” Acts 1:8 NKJV Even though the disciples received the life of the Holy Spirit within them, they still had not received the power of the Holy Spirit upon them. This is why Jesus told them to wait for His promise to be fulfilled before they went into the world as His witnesses. This happened to them on the Feast of Pentecost (Acts 1 and 2). Like the disciples, it is important for us to have both the Scriptural understanding of Jesus’ promise as well as the personal experience of receiving the promise of the Holy Spirit on our lives. Although each of us will serve God differently, according to His specific will for our lives, each of us needs to be empowered by the Holy Spirit to serve Him effectively. APPLICATION: How is your life impacted as a result of the Holy Spirit dwelling with you...being in you...coming upon you? Considering how vital the ministry of the Holy Spirit is in our lives, how can we learn to be more responsive to what He has been sent to do?  © 2017, 2023  Roy Lessin, The Holy Spirit Book. Used with permission, all rights reserved. #theholyspiritbook #theholyspirit #learningabouttheholyspirit #roylessin #meetinginthemeadow

Guided

Guided
-Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow

The God you trusted in the past,
is the One who’s faithful still.
Trust Him now with all your heart, 
to be working out His will.
There’s nothing that you’re facing,
which takes Him by surprise.
All the things concerning you,
have not escaped His eyes.
His hand has been your covering,
through every circumstance.
Everything will work for good,
nothing is by chance.
Let your faith abide in Him, 
His hand will clearly lead.
You will find His promise true, 
to meet your every need.

I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye (Psalm 32:8 NKJV).

#guided #GuidedbyGod #GodPromises #roylessin #roylessindevos #devotional

©2023 Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow. Photo by Marina Bromley. Used with permission. All rights reserved.

My Morning Prayer: Your Greatest Treasure

My Morning Prayer: Your Greatest Treasure
-Roy Lessin and Marina Bromley

Your Greatest Treasure
-Roy Lessin, A Place at His Table

We have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us (2 Corinthians 4:7 NKJV).

You may not have a lot of money, but you have incredible wealth. You may not have an abundance of things, but you possess more than you could ever ask or think. God has placed within you the greatest treasure anyone can ever possess—it is the life of Jesus Christ. He has freely lavished upon you a treasure house of good things that you can freely give away to others.

My Morning Prayer
-Marina Bromley

My Heavenly Father, You have provided MORE than I could ever ask or think. Thank You for each provision You have given me, each opportunity, each gift, each chance to use that gift that You have freely given. Forgive me for my selfishness as I continually ask for more...more stuff, more things that are not necessary. Father, help me to place You firmly on the throne of my heart. Don't let me put anything beside You! I want to worship only You—not culture, not popular opinion, not my words or songs. I don't want my voice to be heard if it is crowding out Your voice. Teach me to know Your Word in my heart, and how to give away this treasure house of good things, that I may freely give Your love away to others. In Jesus' Name. Amen.

#mymondayprayer #yourgreatesttreasure #aplaceathistable #devotional #prayer #roylessin #meetinginthemeadow 

©2023 Roy Lessin, A Place at His Table, Meeting in the Meadow. Photo and prayer by Marina Bromley. Used with permission, all rights reserved.