Hi, Siestas! What a fun privilege it is to share this blog space with y’all today. My name is Bethany Scott. I’m twenty-six, and I live in Magnolia, TX (just north of Houston) with my husband of five years and our baby girl. My husband is a high school chemistry teacher and football coach, and I am blessed with my dream job of being a stay-at-home mom.
A little about me…
– My reading list (both fiction and non-fiction) is unending, and I’m always in the middle of two or three books.
– I believe life is better when faced with a Starbucks grande vanilla latte. Or a white chocolate mocha.
– I will almost always choose trees, birds, and good walking shoes over a shopping mall and stilettos.
– My church—Bayou City Fellowship—is my family, and is filled with the most generous, Jesus-loving, faith-FULL people I know.
– I love learning new things and began learning Greek this past year with a small group of women.
My verse is 2 Corinthians 1:10, in the New International Version: “He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us again. On Him we have set our hope that he will continue to deliver us.”
Some of the wording in this verse is pretty intense, but sometimes life is intense, isn’t it? To deliver, according to dictionary.com, means “to save, rescue, or set free from.” If you have put your faith in Jesus Christ you have been saved from certain spiritual death, rescued from darkness, and set free from condemnation. But this verse tells us that deliverance is not limited to a one-time event. Just days before I came across this passage, my family and I were in a very traumatic car accident. Our lives had been spared, and we were rejoicing in that fact. But my mind and my emotions had suffered a blow far worse than my bodily injuries. I had been “delivered from such a deadly peril,” but I needed to be delivered AGAIN.
From my fear
My memories
My doubt
My guilt
My nightmares
My anger
My sadness
My pain.
We often speak of deliverance as a thing of the past, and rightfully so. “He has delivered me from ____” is a testimony in a nutshell. What I love about 2 Corinthians 1:10 is that it’s facing forward. The things I need to be delivered from are usually connected with the past. But hope looks ahead with confidence. Because He has, we can know that He will. What hope. He has never left me sitting in a pit once I’ve asked Him to pull me out. When nothing else is certain, He is certain. He is my solid foundation and the only One who can save me from my sin, myself, my situation. Maybe you need deliverance from fear. From abuse. From chronic worry. From illness. From your thoughts. If you are a follower of Jesus Christ, then you have already been delivered once. And, Sister, he WILL deliver you again.
Teri in Millington, TN
Anxiety weighs down the heart,
but a kind word cheers it up. Proverbs 12:25 (NIV)
Brenda Russell – Hendersonville TN
Let us test and examine our ways, and return to the Lord! Lam 3:40 (ESV)
Becky Jo
Chesterfield MI
From the ends of the earth I call to You, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the Rock that is higher than I.
Psalm 61:2 NIV
I am clinging to that rock as I wait for a diagnosis that may or may not be breast cancer … But I know He is good.
Julie Lohr, Gahanna, OH
Isaiah 43:1 But now, this is what the Lord says—he who created you, Jacob,he who formed you, Israel:“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you;I have summoned you by name; you are mine. NIV
Lisa Parker Arkansas
I can do all this through Him who gives me strength.
Philippians 4:13
Lisa, West Des Moines, IA “When you go through deep waters and great trouble, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you.” Isaiah 43:2 (NLT)
Robin Ivey, Meridian, MS
” But if we confess our sins, he will forgive our sins, because we can trust God to do what is right.”
I John 1:9a
New Century Version
Julie Ratcliff, Texarkana,TX, “He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us again. On him we have set our hope that he will continue to deliver us,”
2 Corinthians 1:10 NIV
Marianna Behrends, San Angelo, TX
The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to be silent. Exodus 14:14 ESV
Vicki
Murfreesboro, TN
Isaiah 12:2 (HCSB)
“Indeed, God is my salvation. I will trust Him and not be afraid. Because Yah, the Lord, is my strength and my song, He has become my salvation.”
Memphis, Tn
“So we do not lose heart. Though our outer nature is wasting away, our inner nature is being
renewed day by day. II Corinthians 4:16 ESV
…………5 v7 for we walk by faith, not by sight.
Thank you Lord
In Jesus I have all.
Dana Nance
Blue Ridge, Tx
He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand.
Psalm 40:2 NIV (1984)
Lisa Lucik, Sugar Land, TX
“Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God – this is your spiritual act of worship.”
Romans 12:1 NIV
Susan, Huntsville, TX
This is His commandment, that we believe in the name of His Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, just as He commanded us. 1 John 3:23 NASB
Stacie Beard in Collins, MS
“Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.”
Psalm 42:11 NIV
Marcy, Eagle Bridge, NY
Psalm 90:12 “So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom.” ESV
Stephanie from Houston, 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 (ESV)
Tshaka; Belgium; He replied, “It is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to the dogs.”
“Yes it is, Lord,” she said. “Even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master’s table.”
Matt. 15:26-27 NIV
Ana from Dayton, TX
Colossians 2:6-7 ESV
Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him,
rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, just as you were taught,
abounding in thanksgiving.
Fruita, CO
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
Leigh, Shorter, Alabama: He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us again. On Him we have set our hope that He will continue to deliver us. 2 Corinthians 1:10 NIV
Cheryl Paganelli, Medford,New Jersey: the people living in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned
Matthew 4:16 (NIV)
“Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 16:13. (HCSB).
Yates Center, KS
“Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.”
Romans 12:15 ESV
Denise Ramser, Gambier Ohio: So then, each of us will give an account of ouselves to God. Romans 14:12 NIV
Toni Schumacher Amarillo Texas
You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast,because he trust in You.
Isaiah 26:3 NIV
Cindy Matter, North Potomac, MD
“Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”
Psalm 46:10 (NIV)
Ally, Houston, TX.
“What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can his faith save him? If a brother or sister is without clothes and lacks daily food and one of you says to them, ‘Go in peace, keep warm, and eat well,’ but you don’t give them what the body needs, what good is it? In the same way faith, if it doesn’t have works, is dead by itself. But someone will say, ‘You have faith, and I have works.’ Show me your faith without works, and I will show you faith from my works. You believe God is one; you do well. The demons also believe – and they shudder.”
James 2:14-19 HCSB
Shannon, Mandeville. “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it”. John 1:5 TNIV
Walker, LA:
Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift.
2 Corinthians 9:15 HCSB
Mary Thomas
Lexington, KY
“It is God’s way of preparing us in every way, fully equipped for every good thing God wants us to do.” -2 Timothy 3:17 NLT
Lacy, Eugene, OR
But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peaceloving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. James 3:17 NIV
Kaye from Hamburg,AR
“The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but the victory belongs to the Lord.” Proverbs 21:31 (ESV)
Debbie Fitzpatrick, Bossier City, LA
For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. Luke 19:10 KJV
Joan Bush (Coppell, TX): When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet. Proverbs 3:24 NIV
Andrea S., Fort Worth, TX
“The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.” Proverbs 22:7 KJV
Emily, Loveland, CO – “Stand firm therefore, having girded your loins with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness.” Ephesians 6:14 (NASB)
Deb, Loveland, CO – “And we have confidence in the Lord concerning you, both that you do and will do the things we command you.” 2 Thessalonians 3:4 (NKJV)
Jeanette Plummer from Mesquite, TX:
But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. ~1 Peter 3:15, NIV
Vicki Koons, Surprise AZ
Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.
1 Corinthians 16:13-14
Sheilah, Melbourne, FL
Song of Solomon 3:11 (God’s Word Translation)
“Young women of Zion, come out and look at King Solomon! Look at his crown, the crown his mother placed on him on his wedding day, his day of joyful delight.”
In honor of my son, Micah’s wedding on Dec. 12th!!
Kim, Laguna Niguel, CA
He changes time and seasons; He removes kings and sets up kings; He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding. Daniel 2:21 ESV
Tulsa, OK
“Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice!”
Psalm 105:3 ESV
http://bible.com/59/psa.105.3.esv
Amanda Porter. Kansas City, Missouri. “And he shall be called wonderful counselor, mighty God, everlasting father, prince of peace.” -Isaiah 9:6 (ESV)
Jerri Hadley, Wimberley TX, ” Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.” Acts 4:12 NIV
Lisa Atkinson, Chappell Hill, TX
For the LORD your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.” Zephaniah 3:17 (NIV)
Kathleen Partin. Saint Joseph Michigan
Romans 14:19
Let us there fore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.
NIV
Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore with loving kindness I have drawn you. Jeremiah 31: 3
Donna Alsop, Bakersfield, CA
“Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ.”
Colossians 2:16-17 (NIV)
Psalms 37:8 Refrain from anger, and forsake wrath! Fret not yourself; it tends only to evil.