ThoughtSeeds

As we look further at wisdom, we dig into Isaiah 11:1-2. The Messiah would be given a Spirit of wisdom, understanding, counsel, might, knowledge, and the fear of the LORD. What does a "Spirit of wisdom" mean and how does it apply to us? Join me as we study God's Word and see what wisdom it has to offer us.

As a young king, Solomon responded to God's offer to "Ask Me for anything" by pleading for wisdom and discernment, in order to be able to govern the people. God gave him what he asked for, along with a whole lot more. Join me as we learn more about the wisest man ever.

Writing songs from early childhood, Haldor Lillenas had no idea he'd become a renowned preacher, evangelist, and songwriter. Gifting us with such great hymns as "The Bible Stands" and "Wonderful Grace of Jesus," he also supplied us with this upbeat Gospel hymn packed with theology and truth. During this Christmas week, we've been looking at the prophecy in Isaiah 9:6, and this song pulls directly from it. Join me to learn more about Haldor Lillenas and "Wonderful, Wonderful Jesus Is To Me."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haldor_Lillenas
https://hymnary.org/person/Lillenas_Haldor
https://hymnstudiesblog.wordpress.com/2010/01/07/quotwonderful-wonderful-jesus-is-to-mequot/

In Isaiah 9:6, we see that one of the Names of the Messiah will be "Counselor." How does that fit in with names like "Wonderful" and "The Mighty God?" How is God our Counselor? Join me as we learn more about Jesus as Counselor, Living Word, and Messiah.

In the book of Isaiah, we find a prophecy concerning the Messiah. We're told He'd be born as a Child, the Son of God, and a list of names is given. The first one is "Wonderful." That word means more than what we think at first glance and thought. Join me as we learn more about how Jesus embodies the meaning of this Name.

https://youtu.be/ouZcI1IZNMo

Only a year before his death in a tragic train accident, Philip P Bliss composed and wrote this anthem of glory and praise to Jesus -- "Hallelujah, What a Savior!"

What kept Philip Bliss coming back to the well of inspiration at the cross of Jesus Christ? He lived and preached Jesus Christ above all else, and that is where his many hymns point us -- to Christ. Join me as we study more about this particular hymn of his, and let's lift praise together -- "Hallelujah, What a Savior!"

http://songscoops.blogspot.com/2012/09/hallelujah-what-savior-philip-p-bliss.html
http://www.believersmagazine.com/bm.php?i=20150503
https://dianaleaghmatthews.com/man-of-sorrows/#.YbGBZyrMJPY

As we run this race here on earth, journeying home to heaven, we're told to fix our eyes -- to look unto Jesus -- the Author and Finisher of our faith. What does that mean for us, that He's the Author and Finisher of our faith?

https://www.blueletterbible.org/Comm/archives/guzik_david/StudyGuide_Hbr/Hbr_12.cfm

In Isaiah 53, we learn about Jesus as a suffering servant. In verse 3, He's identified as the "Man of Sorrows," and we learn that He is acquainted with grief. What importance and impact does that have on you and on me, in our daily lives?

After losing his father at age 12, Knowles Shaw worked hard to help support his family in rural Indiana, including playing the violin his father gave him at community events and dance parties for extra money. Some years after his father's death, he thought of what his father had told him before he died: "Be good to your mother, and prepare to meet your God." He'd been good to his mother, but he was not prepared to meet his God. Right in the middle of the rowdy dance party he was providing music for, he laid down his violin, prayed for forgiveness, and received Christ as his Savior.

That young man became a prolific singing evangelist, bringing in a reported 11,000 souls for the kingdom of God before his death in a train accident at age 43. Join me as we learn more about Knowles Shaw, his life, and this well-known, well-loved hymn he wrote that expresses his life work so well.

http://drhamrick.blogspot.com/2011/06/bringing-in-sheaves.html
https://thescottspot.wordpress.com/2016/04/14/bringing-in-the-sheaves-written-in-1874/
https://hymnstudiesblog.wordpress.com/2008/04/14/quotbringing-in-the-sheavesquot/

In Galatians 6:9, we're told to not grow weary in doing good, but that in due season, we will reap, if we do not give up. That's being consistent -- not giving up. Not growing weary in doing good, even if we can't see the fruit of our labors for a long time. Join me as we talk more about reaping a harvest as we remain consistent in walking and serving and praying where God calls us.