If you are unable to watch the video, here is Beth’s message:
Hey girls! You have to know I really love you if I’m going to get on here with all this sunscreen, and with all this sweat, and in the middle of all this beach goings on. But I do love you and want to keep my commitment to you and to the Lord Jesus, and make sure that you know I am still with you in the scripture memory.
I am still memorizing out of the book of Ephesians and I’m in the most interesting verse in Ephesians 4:20. Right before it in verse 19, Paul is talking about the fact that there are people that give themselves over to the flesh. They give themselves over to greed, to callousness of heart, and to every kind of impurity. But he says something in verse 20 that I think is so profound. Ephesians 4:20 says, “But that is not the way you learned Christ.” And I thought about all the opportunities we have for that verse, when someone’s been unloving to us, unkind, or we really want so much to be ugly back to somebody. We’re reminded over and over again “but that is not the way we learned Christ.” That is not what He taught us to do.
I cannot think of a limit to the opportunities that we would have to tuck that verse in our hearts, to be able to say I know better than this. This is not the way I learned Christ. When I depart into the flesh, when I know that I am in an area, maybe even a gray area, maybe it’s not all the way in the ditch, just a gray area. But I can say to myself that’s not the way I learned Christ. I know how I learned Christ. I know what He calls for from me.
Beth, Houston TX
Ephesians 4:20 (ESV) But that is not the way you learned Christ.
We learned Christ in the love and grace and mercy of God the Father who gave Him in our behalf. I’m just crazy about you. Stay with it. It is August 1st and it is a glorious time to celebrate what God has already done in 2015! Have a great day everybody and make sure to put in your verses!
Shelly Elston, Portland, OR
“Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart.”
Colossians 4:20 (NLT)
love you so much, Beth. this word was timely for me.
“Let every detail in your lives–words, actions, whatever–be done in the name of the Master, Jesus, thanking God the Father every step of the way.” (Col. 3:17)
Kathy, Easley SC
The Lord was with Samuel as he grew up, and he let none of Samuel’s words fall to the ground.
1 Samuel 3:19 NIV
“He was assigned a grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death, though He had done no violence, nor was any deceit in his mouth.” Isa. 53:9 NIV
Linda, Johnstown, Pa.
Psalm 147:11 (NIV)
The Lord delights in those who fear Him, who put their hope in His unfailing love.
Debra, Baraboo, WI
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you.”
Psalm 32:8 ESV
The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, And saves such as have a contrite spirit. Psalm 34:18 NKJV
Candy from St Louis, MO
“Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.”
Ephesians 4:3 NIV
cherie poulsbo, wa
Wait and hope for and expect the Lord; be brave and of good courage and let your heart be stout and enduring. Yes, wait for and hope for and expect the Lord. Psalm 27:14 AMP
Sally, Gahanna, OH
“She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar.
She gets up while it is still dark;
Se provides food for her family and portions for her servant girls.”
Proverbs 31:14-15 ESV
Helen in Riverside, CA
“But that is not the way you learned Christ!—” Eph. 4:20 (ESV)
Judy Berey, Mandeville, LA Zephaniah 3:17 NIV
“The Lord your God is with you,
He is mighty to save,
He will take great delight in you,
He will quiet you with His love,
He will rejoice over you with singing.”
Christy from Holland, MI
For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says do not fear. I will help you.” Isaiah 41:13 NIV
Cassie Oring, Murfreesboro, TN. “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
Vickie-Wichita Falls,Tx
A heart at peace gives life to the body.
Proverbs 14:30 NIV
Elizabeth Marchman Blue Ridge, GA
Do not let your adornment be merely outward—arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on fine apparel— rather let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God.
1 Peter 3:3-4 nkjv
Lindsay Newman, Prophetstown, IL. ” Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. ” Colossians 3:12, NIV
Ashley Edwards, Chelsea, Alabama
So do not worry saying, ” what shall we eat?” Or ” what shall we drink?” Or “what shall we wear?” Matthew 6:31 (NIV)
Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because having stood the test that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised those who love Him. James 1:12 NIV
Mary Beth – Hudsonville, MI
She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. Proverbs 31:26 NIV
Katie Davila, Tomball, TX:
For I know that nothing good dwells in me, that is, in my flesh. For I have the desire to do what is right, but not the ability to carry it out. Romans 7:18 (ESV)
Holly Tabor, Nixa, Missouri
Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.
Ephesians 4:2 NIV
Jackie Houser, Pikeville, NC: for he knows how we are formed, he remembers that we are dust. Psalm 103:14 NIV. I am memorizing Psalm 103.
Shannon Davidson, San Juan Capistrano, CA “so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ.” Phil.1:20 NIV
Jackie Watson from Marietta, Ga “Trust in Him at all times, you people; pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us.- Psalm 62:8
Terry in Louisa, VA
I AM the living bread that comes down from heaven.
If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever.
This bread is My flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.
John 6:51 NIV
Becky,
Scottsdale, AZ,
“As long as he sought the Lord,
God gave him success.” 2 Chronicles 26:5 NIV
Debbie, Fort Thomas, KY
Set your mind on things above, not on earthly things. Colossians 3:2 NIV
Laura, Minneapolis, MN.
For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome. (1 John 5:3 ESV)
Pam Mayer from Apple Valley, MN: “Let me hear joy and gladness; let the bones you have crushed rejoice.”
Psalm 51:8 NIV
Lisa, Huntsville, AL:
Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision! For the day of the LORD is near in the valley of decision. — Joel 3:14, NIV84
Lisa Rogers, Balley Center, Ks, “Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.”
Psalm 119:105 NIV
http://bible.com/111/psa.119.105.niv
Cara Roberts, Reelsville, Indiana. “Yet to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God -children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God.” John 1:12-13 NIV
Linda Lorring, Reno, NV
Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trial of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. James 1:2-4 (NIV)
Carla, LaFayette, Al.
Be completely humble and gentle, be patient, bearing with one another in love. Ephesians 4:2 NIV
Tshaka; Belgium; A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult. Proverbs 12:16 NIV
JCanon, New Braunfels, TX-
“Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”
James 4:7 NIV
Wendy
Harrodsburg, Kentucky
In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will, in order that we, who were the first to put our hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory.
Ephesians 1:11-12 NIV
Do not judge, or you too will be judged. Matthew 7:1. NIV
Cynthia, Russellville, Arkansas
Psalm 29:11 NIV
“The Lord gives strength to His people; the Lord blesses His people with peace.”
Mary Joy, Dayton, OH.
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!”
Philippians 4:4 (NIV).
Lancaster, CA
2Samuel 7:28-29 NIV
O sovereign Lord, you are God! your words are trustworthy and you have promised these good things to your servant. Now be pleased to bless the house of your servant, that it may continue forever in your sight; for you, O Soveriegn Lorf have spoken, and with your blessing, the house if your servant will be blessed forever.
Do not gloat when your enemy falls, when they stumble, do not let your heart rejoice. Proverbs 24:17 (NIV). Lisa Parker Arkansas
Lynne VP Des Moines, Iowa
“Those who look to Him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame.” Psalm 34:5 NIV
Sherry
Choctaw, OK
“15. As for man, his days are like grass; he flourishes like a flower of the field; ”
Ps. 103:15 ESV
Brady Bradshaw, Cedar Rapids, IA. “Wisdom is a shelter as money is a shelter, but the advantage of knowledge is this; that wisdom preserves the life of its possessor.” Ecclesiastes 7:12 (NIV)
Mugga Sheridan, Wyoming 2 Corinthians 1:21-22 ESV
And it is God who establishes us with you in Christ,and has anointed us, and who has also put His seal on us and given us His Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee.
“Show me your ways, Lord; Teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth & teach me, for you are God my Savior, & my hope is in you all day long.” Psalm 25:4-5
Donna, Houston, TX
“I call upon you, for you will answer me, O God; incline your ear to me; hear my words.”
Psalm 17:6 ESV
Khakki Bonner Nashville, TN Psalm 7:17 ESV I will give to the Lord the thanks due to his righteousness, and I will sing praise to the name of the Lord, the Most High.