Hey, Everybody!
I just loved Lindsee’s previous post! Didn’t you? (Oops, I know better than to ask a question on SSMT day that might tempt you to answer with more than your verse. So scratch that. But at least know that I’ve been heavily into writing lately and am almost desperate for Siesta interaction. We’re going to need a livestream soon and for my sake much more than yours.) I love some occasional randomness here on the blog. Well, I actually love it more often than occasionally. But I appreciate it most of all when random and awkward meet in the hall and hold hands like seventh graders who think they’re in love. Now we’re talking. Random doesn’t get better than that. And we got some mighty fine random awkwardness out of those lists.
But, alas, today is not random. Today is for taking the next big step in our life-thriving, heart-guarding, mind-saving journey of memorizing 24 Scriptures in 2013. Wooooohoooooo!
I am a little tickled over the verse I’m about to share with you because I really like to offer one up that many of you could consider as a selection in case you’re drawing a blank. I give that process thought every single time I write an SSMT post and have for each year we’ve practiced it. It’s the least I can do as your resident Siestaville rally girl. This time I just couldn’t make it happen, however, because I’m memorizing out of the Book of Jude and I need to proceed to the next verse. So, with seriousness and focused intention plus a side order of mild amusement, I offer you my official 2013 SSMT Verse 4:
Beth, Houston. But when the archangel Michael, contending with the devil, was disputing about the body of Moses, he did not presume to pronounce a blasphemous judgment, but said, “The Lord rebuke you.” Jude 1:9 ESV
What??!? That’s not the exact verse you’ve been longing to memorize? It’s not like I read your mail?? Finding out what happened to the body of Moses has not been your latest Scripture obsession?? This may be the first time – lo these many SSMT years – when no one opts to jump with me into my selection. You’ve got to admit it’s gloriously intriguing though. I’m totally taken with it and have been reading through a commentary as I’ve proceeded in the memorization. Jude is short on words and wild as a bucking bronco in a cramped corral on themes. Don’t dream of suggesting that the verse has little relevance for us. When the enemy is harassing you, just try occasionally saying out loud with lungs full of faith, “The Lord rebuke you” and see what happens. And I’m going to see what happens, too, because I’ve never diligently gone for that approach either. I don’t have many conversations with the enemy and I hope you don’t have an overabundance of them either. Our dialogues need to be directly with God who triumphs over every principality and empowers us with His Spirit and shields us with His hand. But I do indeed at times voice rebukes and occasional directives for him to get out of my yard and away from my family. In Jesus’ Name.
Over the last decade or so, I’ve switched from saying “Get behind me, Satan” when I feel like he’s hard at work around me and messing with my loved ones to “Get behind JESUS, Satan.” Jesus is the one who coined the command in Matthew 16:23 and I’m not at all sure it’s the same ballgame with the same outcome when we repeat the words like we have the exact level of authority. Anyway, I don’t especially want Satan working behind my back. Do you? I want him behind Christ’s. With Jesus in between the two of us, we find safety.
OK, Sisters! Let’s hear your verses! Name, City, Verse, Reference and Translations please! I love you so much. I’m honored to journey with you on this adventure Home.
Tags: Scripture Memory 2013
Amy, St. Augustine, FL
“But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.” 1 Peter 2:9 NIV
Charleen, Nashville, “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.” (Mark 6:31 NIV)
Aiken, SC. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Col 3:15 NIV
Mary Beth, Atlanta, GA
Therefore as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him.
Colossians 2:6 NASB
Angie, Hampton, TN
But even the archangel Michael, when he was disputing with the devil about the body of Moses, did not himself dare to condemn him for slander but said, “The Lord rebuke you!”
Jude 1:9 NIV
Amanda, Crawford TX, ‘And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them.’ 1 John 4:16 NIV
Meghann, Lawton, OK
“guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.”
Psalm 25:5, NIV
Vicki, Wilmington NC
but exhort one another daily, while it is called “Today”, lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin. Hebrews 3:13 NKJV
Jennifer, Monroe, GA
Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess for He who promised is faithful.
(Hebrews 10:23 NIV)
Mandy Mann-Cullman, AL
For his anger lasts only a moment,
but his favor lasts a lifetime;
weeping may remain for a night,
but rejoicing comes in the morning
Psalms 30:5 (NIV)
Amber, Clarksville, TN
When you produce much fruit, you are my true disciples. This brings great glory to my Father. John 15:8 NLT
Kat
Wilmington, NC
So you see, we are shown to be right with God by what we do, not by faith alone. (James 2:24 NLT)
Lindsey from Little Rock,Arkansas
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. Ephesians 6:10-11 (NIV)
Tanya A., Englewood, OH –
Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
Hebrews 4:16 (NIV)
Yolanda, Queen City, Tx
Psalms 33:4-5 NIV
For the word of the Lord is right and true; he is faithful in all he does. The Lord loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of his unfailing love.
Annie, Alabama
I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
Galatians 2:20 (NIV)
Deedi Phillips – Kodak, TN
Because he holds fast to me love, I will deliver him, I will protect him, because he knows my name.
Psalm 91:14 ESV
Misti from Houston (moved over the weekend and just got internet back)
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.”
1 Corinthians 13:4 NIV
Sara, Garden City, KS “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. (Matthew 11:28 NIV)
when you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down your sleep will be sweet. Prov. 3:24 (NIV 84)
“So will I sing praise unto thy name forever, that I may DAILY perform my vows” Psalm 61:8 KJV
Melissa
Columbus, OH
Jesus replied, “Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them.”
John 14:23 (NIV)
Silt, co
Psalms 34:3 Join me in giving glory to the LORD. Let us honor him together. (NIRV)
Jessy from Houston, Tx.
See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. ~1 John 3:1 (ESV)
I would love to go to the Springfield, IL conference in October!!
Thank you and God Bless
Nancy Rose,Newport News, Va Isa 55:11 ESV It is the same with my word. I send it out and it always produces fruit. It will accomplish all I want it to, and it will prosper everywhere I send it.
Heidi – Atlanta
Titus 3:1, ESV
Remind them to be submissive to rulers & authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work.
Karen-Carthage,Tx
to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn Isaiah 61:2 (NIV)
Heb 11:1 ESV
Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.
Amy, Cedar Rapids, IA
Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a loyal spirit within me.
Psalms 51:10 NLT
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! 2 Cor 5:17, NIV
Mendy, South Charleston WV
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.
Deuteronomy 31:6 NIV
Izzy, Clarksville, TN
I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13 NLT
Jackie Marietta, GA.
How great are His signs, And how mighty are His wonders!
His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, And is dominion is from generation to generation
Daniel 4:3 NKJV
Danielle Dallas, GA
Eph. 5:17 (NIV) Therefore, do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.
Laura H, O’Fallon, MO “For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.” John 3:17 NIV
Karen Buchanan, Dover, Arkansas KJV Psalms 103:17 “But the mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting upon those who fear Him and His righteousness unto children’s children.”
Psalm 121:1,2
I raise my eyes toward the mountains. Where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, maker of heaven and earth.
Candace Crabtree
Jefferson City, TN
Psalm 73:25-26 NIV
Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
Kate, Clarksville, TN
A cheerful heart is good medicine.
Proverbs 17:22 NLT
Carrie W., Burnt Hills, NY
Blessed are those whose strength is in You,
who have set their hearts on pilgrimage.
As they pass through the Valley of Baca,
they make it a place of springs;
the autumn rains also cover it with pools.
They go from strength to strength,
till each appears before God in Zion.
Psalm 84:5-7, NIV
Paula, Dickinson ND. They will make war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will
Tammy Massirer, Crawford, TX. Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! Psalm 8:9 (NIV).
Jennifer, Dallas TX
“Since ancient times no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you, who acts on behalf of those who wait for him.”
Isaiah 64:4
Paula, Dickinson ND. They will make war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will overcome them because he is Lord of lords and King of kings-and with him will be the called, chosen and faithful followers. Rev 17:14 NIV
God can do anything, you know, far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams! He does it not by pushing us around but by working within us, His Spirit deeply and gently within us. EPH 3:20 (MSG)
Landry, Georgetown, TX
John 3:16 NIV 84
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
Monica
Cashiers, NC
“He touched their eyes and said, ‘Become what you believe.’” (Matthew 9:29, MSG)
God will fight the battle for you.
And you? You keep your mouths shut!
Exodus 14:14 The Message
Mandi Scherr, San Angelo, TX
Teach me your way, O Lord , that I may walk in your truth; unite my heart to fear your name. I give thanks to you, O Lord my God, with my whole heart, and I will glorify your name forever. (Psalms 86:11, 12 ESV)