Hey, Everyone!
Praise God, He is still risen on Monday! I trust that your Resurrection Sunday was so full of Jesus. This was our second Easter as a church at Bayou City Fellowship and all of our services were filled to the brim, not only with people but also with hope. I love this time of year so much. I cannot think of anything in existence that exceeds the implications of the empty tomb: not the heavens above you, not the earth beneath your feet, not a single school or workplace, nor the blackest heart or most broken mind. No power nor principality can roll that stone back over the mouth of that tomb. Come one, come all. Come while there is still time. Come to Jesus.
I only have a few minutes on here today because Jackson and Annabeth are at my house, each playing within feet of me. (Right where I want them, needless to say.) Annabeth just put her baby doll in my lap and said, “Bibby, you need to change her diaper. She pottied in her pants.” So, there you go. As much as I’d like to linger on here with you today, obviously this is not the time. Diapers need changing around this place.
In the meantime, you and I have arrived at Verse 7! Our Scripture memory year is rolling like a freight train. We’re starting to flip those spirals now, Sisters! Don’t you grow weary. We have a lot ahead to celebrate! In case you like seasonal verses, these might be a few options this time around. (I’m grinning while writing these but if there’s anything we don’t want to be, Sister, it’s the Old Testament’s take on a fool. Today or ever.)
Psalm 14:1 — The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.”
and
Proverbs 12:15 — The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.
and
Proverbs 29:11 — A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.
Then again, the New Testament gives a whole new twist to the idea of foolishness. This is the verse I’m selecting this time around.
Beth, Houston. But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong. 1 Corinthians 1:27 ESV
And that’s the only reason I have the privilege to serve you.
Merciful One, You turned the world upside down.
Let’s hear your 7th verses, Sisters!
Tags: Scripture Memory 2013
Theresa from Sardis, Alabama
“But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong.” 1 Corinthians 1:27 ESV
Isaiah 49:13 NIV 1984
“Shout for joy, O heavens; rejoice, O earth; burst into song, O mountains; for the Lord comforts His people and will have compassion on His afflicted ones.”
Kay, Sierra Vista, AZ
2 Corinthians 4:17-18, NASB
For momentary, light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison, while we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen; for the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal.
Celia, Kingsport, TN … The way of a fool is right in his own eye, but a wise man listens to advice. Proverbs 12:15 NIV
Brenda Hayden, Auburn, Washington
2 Cor 12:9 ESV
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 of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Kelly, Starr,SC
(9) 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)
Jenn Frederick, CO
He reveals deep and hidden things;
he knows what lies in darkness,
and light dwells with him.
Daniel 2:22 NIV
Gail
McDonough, Ga
But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong.
I Corinthians 1:27 (ESV)
Lacey R, Hayden, CO
Colossians 3:12-13 NET
Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with a heart of mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience, bearing with one another and forgiving one another, if someone happens to have a complaint against anyone else. Just as The Lord has forgiven you, so you also forgive others.
Delores, Columbia, TN
But God chose what is foolish in the world
to shame the wise ; God chose what is weak in
the world to shame the strong. 1 Corinthians 1:27 ESV
Emily, Shreveport, LA
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
Acts 1:8 NIV
Susan~Oak Grove, Alabama
He canceled the record of the charges against us and took it away by nailing it to the cross. In this way, He disarmed the spiritual rulers and authorities. He shamed them publicly by His victory over them on the cross. Colossians 2:14-15 NLT
“So you also must consider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in Chris Jesus.” ESV Romans 6:11
2 Corinthians 12:9 – NIV; 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.
Sheila, Katy
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 NIV
2 Corinthians 5:17
New King James Version (NKJV)
17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new
Ann, Prior Lake, MN
“Since God chose you to be the holy people He loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Make allowance for each others’ faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember the LORD forgave you, so you must forgive others.”
Colossians 3:12-14 NLT
Don’t worry about anything; instead pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Philippians 4:6 NLT
Christine Friend, Flagstaff, AZ
Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for He has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”
Hebrews 13:5 (ESV)
Caylee; OKC, OK
“For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but have divine power to destroy strongholds. We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every though captive to obey Christ.”
2 Corinthians 10:4-5, ESV.
Ruth, Shawnee, KS
Ephesians 4:2 NIV
Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.
Margie -Maseru, Lesotho Numbers 6:24-26 NIV ” The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace.”
Meggie, Winnipeg, Canada
“You can ask for anything in my name, and I will do it, so that the Son can bring glory to the Father. Yes, ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it!” John 14:13-14
Tanya, Somerville, TN
Psalm 14:1 “The fool says in his heart, ‘There is
no God.'” NIV
Tara from Quanah, TX … He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: Luke 24:6 NIV
Julie Elrod, Smyrna, GA: James 3:13-14 13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. 14 But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. NIV
Cindy (Puyallup, WA)
Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart. Psalms 37:4 (NIV)
Bailey, Knoxville, Tenn.
Isaiah 26:8
Yes, Lord, walking in the way of your law, we
wait for you; your name and renown are the
desire of our hearts.
Palatine, IL
My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.
John 10:27
“Out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks.” Matthew 12:34 NIV
Amanda Tracy, Durham, NC
“When I am afraid I will trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mortal man do to me?” Psalm 56:3-4 NIV
Although they claimed to be wise, the became fools and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images made to look like a mortal human being and birds and animals and reptiles.
Romans 1:22-23 NIV
Rachel
San Diego
Whitney, Dowagiac, MI. If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord”, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9 NIV
“The LORD is faithful to all His promises and loving toward all He has made.” Psalm 145:13b NIV
Jenn Hamm
Cypress, TX
Hear O Israel: the Lord our God is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. Deuteronomy 6:4-5 NIV
Maryann, Cold Lake Alberta
Psalm 90:12 NIV Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.
Alexis K., Waco, TX: “Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.” 2 Corinthians 9: 7-8 (NIV)
Janet, Port Orange
Philippians 4:8
“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” NIV
Megan
Richmond, Va.
Lamentations 3:22-23
Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. (NIV)
Katherine; Nipomo, Calif
For the sun rises with the scorching heat and withers the plant; its blossom falls and its beauty is destroyed. In the same way, the rich man will fade away even while he goes about his business.
James 1:11; NIV
Lisa S.
Montgomery TX
Galatians 5:16 NIV
So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature.
Donna Marina, Ca
Fear not, for I am with you;
Be not dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you,
Yes, I will help you,
I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10 NKJV
April, Magnolia
“And my God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:19 NKJV
isaiah 9:10 niv
[vs 9b …who say with pride and arrogance of heart:]
vs10 “The bricks have fallen down, but we will rebuild with dressed stone; the fig trees have been felled, but we will replace them with cedars.”
Ephesians 4:29 NLT
Do not use foul language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.
Debbie, Cabot, AR
“For no eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love Him!” (1 Corinthians 2:9) NLT
Lora
Mooresburg
“Never give up. Eagerly follow the Holy Spirit and serve the Lord.”
Romans 12:11 CEV
Houston,Tx
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us
Hebrews12:1 ESV
Emily Strate
El Dorado, AR
For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. (Ephesians 2:10 NIV)
Caryn in Fort Worth,
“Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us. ” 1 Peter 2:12 (NIV 84)