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.)Â 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
Lindsay Haselden, from Florence, SC.
So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.
-Hebrews 10:35, 36 NIV84
jaimee, madisonvile. “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus, by the will of God. To the saints in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus. (2) Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. (3) Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. (4) For He chose us in Him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in His sight. In love (5) He predestined us to be adopted as His sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with His pleasure and will (6) to the praise of His glorious grace which He has freely given us in the One He loves. In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace (8) that He lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding.” (Ephesians 1:1-8 NIV)
Jane from Calgary, Alberta. “Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; who substitute darkness for light and light for darkness; who substitute bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter!” Isaiah 5:20 (NASB)
Mikki, Bryan, Texas He who dwells in shelter of the most high will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust. Psalm 91:1-2 ESV
Eagle, Idaho
1 Peter 5:8-11
The Message (MSG)
Keep a cool head. Stay alert. The Devil is poised to pounce, and would like nothing better than to catch you napping. Keep your guard up. You’re not the only ones plunged into these hard times. It’s the same with Christians all over the world. So keep a firm grip on the faith. The suffering won’t last forever. It won’t be long before this generous God who has great plans for us in Christ—eternal and glorious plans they are!—will have you put together and on your feet for good. He gets the last word; yes, he does.
Connie
Fulton, KY
Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge. Psalm 62:8 NIV
Sandi from Morristown, TN
James 1:2-4 (MSG)
“Consider it a sheer gift, friends, when tests and challenges come at you from all sides. You know that under pressure, your faith-life is forced into the open and shows its true colors. So don’t try to get out of anything prematurely. Let it do its work so you become mature and well-developed, not deficient in any way.”
Tracey from Shawnee, KS
Isaiah 26:3 (NIV)
You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you.
Lethbridge, AB
Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands, just as we told you.
1 Thessalonians 4:11
(NIV1984)
Elizabeth Meagher Mechanicsville, VA
“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.”
Proverbs 16:3, NIV
Julie. Hanford, ca… Understand this my dear brothers and sisters: you must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. James 1:19 NLT
Joanna Colorado Springs, CO
Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Philippians 1:6
Connie from Carterville, IL
For if, because of one man’s trespass, death reigned through that one man, much more will those who receive the abundance of grace and the free gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man Jesus Christ.
Romans 5:17 ESV
Lori R., Knoxville, IOWA
Colossians 2:8, ESV
See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ.
The tempter approached and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command that these stones become loaves of bread.” He said in reply, “It is written: ‘One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes forth from the mouth of God.'”
Matthew 4:3-4 NAB
Dawn
Dorr MI
Habakkuk 1:5 (NIV1984)
The Lord’s Answer
5 “Look at the nations and watch—
and be utterly amazed.
For I am going to do something in your days
that you would not believe,
even if you were told.
Heidi from Whitefish, MT
“A good name is more desirable than great riches,
to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.”
Proverbs 22:1 NIV
Kem, Memphis
For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.
Isaiah 41:13 (NIV)
Elaine, New Orleans, Proverbs 3:3 NIV
Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.
Elsie – Scottsbluff, NE
Psalm 18:1(b)-2 – NIV
I love You, Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer, my God is my rock in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of may salvation, my stronghold.
oops – *the horn of my salvation* – not may
Sherry, Henderson, NC –
Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished.
Luke 1:45 NIV
Jennifer Erie,CO
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28 NIV)
Delaney, Plano, TX – Psalm 91:1 “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.” ESV
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.
Galatians 6:9-10 (NIV)
Janet, Vine Grove, KY
So we make it our goal to please Him, whether we are at home in the body or away from it.
2 Cor 5:9 NIV
Debbi
Littleton, CO
We put our hope in the Lord. He is our help and our shield.
Psalm 33:20 (NLT)
Marie; Manchester, ME
Phil 4:6-7 (NLT)
“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. If you do this, you will experience God’s peace, which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.”
Sherry L Smith From Marietta GA
Just what I needed! Thanks Beth!
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
from Littlestown, PA
“Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thes. 5:16 NIV
Sarah – Oklahoma City, OK
Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather train yourself to be goldy. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. 1 Timothy 4:7-8
Kelly Goodman, Taylorville, IL
“The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.” Psalm 145:18 (NIV)
The rain and the snow come down from the heavens and stay on the ground to water the earth. They cause the grain to grow, producing seed for the farmer and bread for the hungry. 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. Isaiah 55:10-11 NLT
Nicole from Lewisville, TX
being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ;
Phillipians 1:6 (NKJV)
Bette, Bothell 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 his called, chosen and faithful followers.” Revelation 17:14 NIV(1984)
Catherine, Mill Creek WA
Don’t let even one rotten word seep out of your mouths. Instead, offer only fresh words that build others up when they need it most. That way your good words will communicate grace to those who hear them.
Ephesians 4:29 The Voice Translation
Rachel from Eugene, OR
“For nothing will be impossible with God.”
Luke 1:37 (ESV)
Joy from Richland, WA: ‘For God is not a God of disorder but of peace.’ 1 Corinthians 14:33, NIV
Maureen, Pascoag, RI
Let the believer who is lowly boast in being raised up.
James 1:9 NRSV
Andrea, Brush Creek, TN: “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33, NIV
Tracy A from Saskatoon, SK Canada
John 15:8 (ESV) “By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples.”
You must not fear them, for the Lord, your God Himself, fights for you. Deut 3:22 NIV
Suzanne, Birmingham: “Commit to The Lord whatever you do and your plans will succeed.” Prov 16:3 NIV
Mary, Appleton WI
Proverbs 27:7 NASB
A sated man loathes honey,
But to a famished man any bitter thing is sweet.
Melissa, from Denver,
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. (Galatians 6:9 NIV)
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Phillipians 2:3 (NIV84)
Laurie Gibsonville, NC
“But when I looked for good, then evil came to me; and when I waited for light, there came darkness. My heart is troubled and does not rest; days of affliction come to meet me” Job 30:26-27 AMP
“It is good for me that I have been afflicted, that I might learn Your statutes” Psalm 119:71 AMP
Nice new pic, Beth and I like your choice of verse.
Ganise, Ottawa, CAN
Matthew 17:7-8(NIV) ‘7 But Jesus came and touched them. “Get up,” he said. “Don’t be afraid.” 8 When they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus.’
‘Teach us to number our days,
that we may gain a heart of wisdom.’ Psalm 90:12 (NIV)
Luke 1:45 NIV
Blessed is she who has believed that what the LORD has said to her will be accomplished!
Amy; Milton, WA
“Come to me all who labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart and you will find rest for your souls, for my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
Matt. 11:28-30, ESV
Jeri – Lynchburg, VA Joshua 1:9 NIV 84
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.