Captured And Marked

Good Morning!! God made us, rare and special creations, in His image. He told us to be fruitful and multiply. Throughout history, as the human race populated the earth, storms, diseases, devastation have constantly threatened mankind in one way or another. Not only do physical trials threaten, but spiritual temptations are all too common. The good news is that God has a plan for our eternal preservation.

"Because the poor are plundered and the needy groan, I will now arise," says the Lord. "I will protect them from those who malign them."—Psalms 12:5 (NIV)

God's plan, as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit is to rescue us from the evils that would destroy His unique and precious children. In God's love and mercy, He reached down from Heaven, sending His son to capture our hearts. Jesus "marked" us with His love and empowered a lifestyle that would keep Christianity from becoming extinct. We can read all about it in the Bible,...especially the New Testament letters. Filled with the Holy Spirit we grow stronger in His plan that the world would know the Good News of the Gospel. We can step out in service, knowing that His shelter is always available. His strong mountain of power and peace is our refuge.

Because of our certain devastation as frail, faulty human beings,...we must turn to the Lord for eternal protection and sanctuary.

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Lord, we want to live in Your sanctuary. Capture us with Your love,...take all of us. Preserve us for Your service, and glory to bring Your Good News to future generations,...so that they may know that You alone are the Perfect Provider and Protector. Amen.

"With God's strength behind us and His arms beneath us, we can face whatever lies ahead."