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Wednesday, February 18, 2009

WORD FILLED WEDNESDAY!

But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's own people, that you may declare the wonderful deeds of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. (1Peter 2:9RSV)

Even on a cold, rainy/snowy morning like this morning I am warmed by the light of Christ. We have a tremendous responsibility as God's chosen race, ...royal priesthhod...God's own people. With the great privilege comes great reward! And great honor! What an unspeakable joy to be called God's own people!

We are so called that we may declare the wonderful deeds of him who called [us] out of darkness. Our duty is then our privilege and honor, isn't it?! We declare the wonderful deeds not out of obligation but sheer gratitude and joy. We lead others to the light so they may share our wonder and comfort and peace available only in that light.

The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
(Psalm 27:1RSV)

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. (Matthew 5:16RSV)

Stop by the 160 Acre Woods for more Wordfilled Wednesday!

17 comments:

Sit-N-Chat said...

What a blessing it will be to remember these Words through out my day, working in our office, hoping God will give me words to declare to someone about His greatness. So many needy people and we have the God of all resources.


Have a great one.
Jennifer B

GranthamLynn said...

Oh this was a beautiful post. And what an amazing reminder of God's love and provision for us.
Thanks for sharing this with us.
Thanks for coming by and visiting me on My Journey.
Many Blessings,
Sherry

Susan said...

This was so good and it goes right along to what I posted today!

Hope you are having a blessed WFW♥

Andrea said...

What a priviledge it is to serve our Lord together. Blessings and prayers, andrea

Laurie Ann said...

What a great post and precious reminder. Love it! Happy WFW!

Jen said...

Thank you for these words. This was a great post! Have a wonderful WFW.

Peggy said...

Blessings Mary...Spectacular photo with excellent Bible verses! Your personal words are so true of what an honor & privilege it is to declare His wonderful deeds with JOY & gratitude. EnJOY having your week filled with His WORD & WFW!

ellen b. said...

Good encouragements and reminders! Blessings on you this day...

Laurie said...

What an amazing picture! I love the Scriptures you provided.
Blessings sister.

Anonymous said...

I so love that verse...We are Chosen! What a wonderous thought.

Blessings!

B His Girl said...

I love all of those verses. They speak volumes. B

Denise said...

Thank you for this.

God Chaser said...

hi Mary- a fellow Richmonder- good to meet you I intended to tell you this the last time we visited.
thanks for this verse I needed it today.
The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? (Psalm 27:1RSV I needed reminding the Lord is the Stronhold of my life.

Great blessings of peace,joy and love.

Anonymous said...

We are truly a blest people.

Tammy said...

Thank you for the encouragement and for stopping by my blog yesterday.

Amydeanne said...

funny this theme has been a lot on my mind and a lot on the blogs i've visted this past bit! i'm excited about that! thanks for the encouragement!

Carrie said...

Beautiful post...let us continue to be God's light in our world.