2013 Siesta Scripture Memory Team: Verse 4!

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.

 

 

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  1. 5201
    Amy says:

    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

  2. 5202
    Charleen Beasley says:

    Charleen, Nashville, “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.” (Mark 6:31 NIV)

  3. 5203
    Dianna says:

    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

  4. 5204
    Mary Beth says:

    Mary Beth, Atlanta, GA

    Therefore as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him.
    Colossians 2:6 NASB

  5. 5205
    Angie says:

    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

  6. 5206
    Amanda Torbert says:

    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

  7. 5207
    Meghann DeLong says:

    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

  8. 5208
    Vicki S says:

    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

  9. 5209
    Jennifer Colbaugh says:

    Jennifer, Monroe, GA
    Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess for He who promised is faithful.
    (Hebrews 10:23 NIV)

  10. 5210
    Mandy Mann says:

    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)

  11. 5211
    Amber says:

    Amber, Clarksville, TN

    When you produce much fruit, you are my true disciples. This brings great glory to my Father. John 15:8 NLT

  12. 5212
    Kat says:

    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)

  13. 5213
    Lindsey Lorence says:

    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)

  14. 5214
    Tanya A. says:

    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)

  15. 5215
    Yolanda Hawkins says:

    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.

  16. 5216
    Annie says:

    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)

  17. 5217
    Deedi Phillips says:

    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

  18. 5218
    Misti Robiinson says:

    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

  19. 5219
    Sara says:

    Sara, Garden City, KS “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. (Matthew 11:28 NIV)

  20. 5220
    Pam, Pflugerville, TX says:

    when you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down your sleep will be sweet. Prov. 3:24 (NIV 84)

  21. 5221
    Annette says:

    “So will I sing praise unto thy name forever, that I may DAILY perform my vows” Psalm 61:8 KJV

  22. 5222
    Melissa says:

    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)

  23. 5223
    Anita says:

    Silt, co
    Psalms 34:3 Join me in giving glory to the LORD. Let us honor him together. (NIRV)

  24. 5224
    Jessy T. says:

    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)

  25. 5225
    Karen Ernst says:

    I would love to go to the Springfield, IL conference in October!!
    Thank you and God Bless

  26. 5226
    nancy rose says:

    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.

  27. 5227
    Heidi St. John says:

    Heidi – Atlanta
    Titus 3:1, ESV
    Remind them to be submissive to rulers & authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work.

  28. 5228
    Karen says:

    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)

  29. 5229
    Janelle says:

    Heb 11:1 ESV
    Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.

  30. 5230
    Amy says:

    Amy, Cedar Rapids, IA

    Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a loyal spirit within me.
    Psalms 51:10 NLT

  31. 5231
    Erin Leeser says:

    Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! 2 Cor 5:17, NIV

  32. 5232
    Mendy says:

    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

  33. 5233
    Izzy says:

    Izzy, Clarksville, TN

    I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13 NLT

  34. 5234
    Jackie says:

    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

  35. 5235
    Danielle says:

    Danielle Dallas, GA

    Eph. 5:17 (NIV) Therefore, do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.

  36. 5236
    Laura Hamilton says:

    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

  37. 5237
    karen buchanan says:

    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.”

  38. 5238
    Kara says:

    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.

  39. 5239
    Candace says:

    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.

  40. 5240
    Kate says:

    Kate, Clarksville, TN

    A cheerful heart is good medicine.

    Proverbs 17:22 NLT

  41. 5241
    Carrie W. says:

    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

  42. 5242
    Paula Schaper says:

    Paula, Dickinson ND. They will make war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will

  43. 5243
    Tammy Massirer says:

    Tammy Massirer, Crawford, TX. Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! Psalm 8:9 (NIV).

  44. 5244
    Jennifer Blackwood says:

    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

  45. 5245
    Paula Schaper says:

    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

  46. 5246
    Melissa from Concord, NC says:

    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)

  47. 5247
    Landry says:

    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.

  48. 5248
    Monica says:

    Monica
    Cashiers, NC

    “He touched their eyes and said, ‘Become what you believe.’” (Matthew 9:29, MSG)

  49. 5249
    Cathie says:

    God will fight the battle for you.
    And you? You keep your mouths shut!

    Exodus 14:14 The Message

  50. 5250
    Mandi Scherr says:

    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)

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