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. 2651
    Ali sexton says:

    Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.
    Proverbs 19:21 (NIV)

  2. 2652
    Bridget says:

    “We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance.”

    Romans 5:3 NLT

    Bridget, Augusta GA

  3. 2653
    Kasey Dougherty says:

    Kasey Dougherty, Philadelphia; He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” Psalm 147:3 (NIV)

  4. 2654
    Lori says:

    Lori, Concordia, KS

    “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV84)

  5. 2655
    Bethany Mowat says:

    Bethany, Evart, Michigan Behold,God is my salvation;I will trust, and not be afraid:for the Lord JEHOVAH is m strength and my song;he also is become my salvation. Isaiah 12:2, KJV

  6. 2656
    Lindsay W says:

    Lindsay, Albuquerque, “Now go; I will help you speak and will teach you what to say.” (Exodus 4:12 NIV)

    Kelsie, Albuquerque, “Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth.” (John 17:17 NIV)

    Alysa, Albuquerque, “Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things; his right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him.” (Psalm 98:1 NIV)

  7. 2657
    Irene says:

    Irene, Clarksville, TN

    “You, O LORD, are a shield about me, my Glory, and the One Who lifts my head.”

    Psalm 3: 3 (NASB)

  8. 2658
    jennifer borders Jacksonville, AL says:

    You search out my path,and my lying down,and are acquainted with all my ways.Even before a word is on my tongue O Lord you know it all together. Psalm 139:3-4 ESV

  9. 2659
    Anna, Pella IA says:

    Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished!” (Luke 1:45 NIV84)

  10. 2660
    Linda Geho says:

    Christ has liberated us into freedom.
    Therefore stand firm and don’t submit again
    to the yoke of slavery. Galatians 5:1 NIV

  11. 2661
    Kathy Smith says:

    Kathy Smith, Hudsonville, MI

    Come, let us bow down in worship,let us kneel before the Lord our Maker;for he is our God and we are the people of his pasture,the flock under his care.

    Psalms 95:6-7 (NIV)

  12. 2662
    Michelle Lavin says:

    Michelle Lavin , Hockley, TX
    Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. (James 1:2, 3 ESV)

  13. 2663
    Katie Smith says:

    Katie from Mount Dora, FL

    She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.

    Proverbs 31:16 (NIV)

  14. 2664
    mm wolf says:

    M.M. Wolf from Round Rock,TX

    2 Samuel 22:29. (NIV)

    You, Lord, are my lamp,
    The Lord turns my darkness into light.

  15. 2665
    Janice says:

    Praise be to you, O Lord ; teach me your decrees.”
    Psalm 119:12 NIV84

  16. 2666
    Elizabeth from Victoria, BC Canada says:

    “If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God.” 1 Peter 4:11(a) NIV

  17. 2667
    Sherry F says:

    Sherry, Murray, Ky

    We love each other because he loved us first. 1 John 4:19 NLT

  18. 2668
    Lanny says:

    Lanny, Inverness, MS

    Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.

    Romans 3:3-5, NIV

  19. 2669
    rachel says:

    Rachel ~ Nashville, TN

    Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments.

    ~Deuteronomy 7:9 (NIV)

  20. 2670
    Kathy says:

    you did “read my mail” on this one
    Kathy, Austin Jude 1:9 NIV84
    But even the archangel Michael, when he was disputing with the devil about the body of Moses, did not dare to bring a slanderous accusation against him, but said, “The Lord rebuke you!”

  21. 2671
    Donna Renken; Jerseyville, IL says:

    “Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”
    Hebrews 4:16 ESV

  22. 2672
    Nicole Powell says:

    Nicole from Tahoka, TX
    But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. 2 Corinthians 12:9 NIV

  23. 2673
    Traci Wood says:

    Traci Wood, Shreveport,LA

    But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. (1 Peter 2:9 ESV)

  24. 2674
    Mindy Seekford says:

    Yet, Michael the archangel when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses
    durst not bring against him a railing accusation, but said, ” The Lord rebuke thee.” Jude 1:9 KJV

    Mindy Seekford
    Gloster, LA

  25. 2675
    Rebecca Scott says:

    Rebecca New Orleans

    Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed, says the Lord who has compassion on you. Isaiah 54:10 NIV

  26. 2676
    Patty Laramore says:

    Patty, Ada,OK

    “Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.” Joshua 1:8 (NIV1984)

  27. 2677
    Jennifer Pearson says:

    Jennifer Pearson: Nesbit, MS
    Proverbs 16:24. Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body. (ESV)

  28. 2678
    Heidy says:

    Heidy
    Indianapolis, Indiana

    Whatever happens, as citizens of heaven live in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.

    Phil. 1:27a (TNIV)

  29. 2679
    Melissa D says:

    Melissa Droegemueller, San Antonio, Texas

    And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

    Colossians 3:17 ESV

  30. 2680
    Kim Nugent says:

    I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands . Psalm 119:10

  31. 2681
    Brenda Carrizales says:

    Brenda, Lee’s Summit, MO “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 him.” 1Jonh 4:16 NIV84

  32. 2682
    Cathy, Tenaha,TX says:

    Luke 12: 34 NASB
    For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

  33. 2683
    Sara says:

    Sara; Prairie Village, KS – “Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever! Amen.” Ephesians 3:20-21 (NIV).

  34. 2684
    Ashley says:

    Ashley from Colorado
    1 John 3:16 (ESV)

    “By this we know love, that He laid down His life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers.”

  35. 2685
    Fran McCurry Plott says:

    Fran, Gulf Shores, AL

    Luke 12:12 (NIV)

    12 for the Holy Spirit will teach you at that time what you should say

  36. 2686
    Michelle says:

    Michelle-Colorado Springs
    Colossians 4:6
    “Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so you may know how to answer everyone.” NIV

  37. 2687
    Heidy says:

    Forgot to post on Feb. 1!

    Heidy
    Indianapolis, Indiana

    I prayed to the L ord , and he answered me. He freed me from all my fears. Those who look to him for help will be radiant with joy; no shadow of shame will darken their faces.

    Psalm 34:4-5 (NLT)

  38. 2688
    Jennifer says:

    Psalm 37:31 NIV

    The law of God is in his heart; his feet do not slip.

  39. 2689
    Melissa Albertson says:

    Melissa, Easley SC Proverbs 7:2 NIV Keep my commands and you will live; guard my teachings as the apple of your eye.

  40. 2690
    Kim says:

    Kim
    Des Moines, IA

    Galations 5:22-23 (NKJV)
    But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self control. Against such there is no law.

  41. 2691
    Bree Barker says:

    Bree, Newport KY
    For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 8:38, 39 NIV)

  42. 2692
    Heather Haan says:

    Heather from O’fallon, MO
    Just as each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of the varied grace of God.
    1Peter 4:10
    NET Bible

  43. 2693
    Allison Ross says:

    Allison, Cypress TX

    “Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.” Pslam 42:11 NIV

  44. 2694
    Kari Schmitt says:

    Kari Schmitt, Plano, Texas: 1 John 4:19 We love because he first loved us. NIV

  45. 2695
    Karen Prevost says:

    Karen, Raymond, MS: “For nothing is impossible with God.” Luke 1:37 NIV

  46. 2696
    Diane says:

    Diane, Corbin
    And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28 ESV)

  47. 2697
    Stacey Townsend says:

    Stacey, Royal Oak, MI
    I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, and his incomparably great power for us who believe.
    Ephesians 1: 18-19a (NIV)

  48. 2698
    Dorothy says:

    Dorothy; Portland,OR
    This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. 1 John 4:10 NIV

  49. 2699
    Jen K says:

    Jen K; Prosper, TX

    Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.”

    Mat 11:28-30 NLT

  50. 2700
    Tomi says:

    Tomi, Des Moines

    Show me your ways, O LORD, teach me your paths; guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.

    Psalm 25:4-5 NIV

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