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Volume 66 • March 1, 2010 |
Looking to the LordDr. James MacDonaldThe friendship of the Lord is for those who fear him, and he makes known to them his covenant. My eyes are ever toward the Lord, for he will pluck my feet out of the net. Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted (Psalm 25:14-16). King David wrote, "My eyes are ever toward the Lord" (v.15). Another English version replaces "ever" with "continually." Again, "My eyes are continually toward the Lord for He will pluck my feet out of the net" (nasb). This is the focus now—trusting God. My eyes are on the Lord. My expectation is not myself. My wisdom is not my own. My network is not going to save me. My investments are not going to come through. My résumé will not be enough. My powers of persuasion will not overcome. My eyes are on the Lord. As Psalm 121:1-2 puts it, "I look to the hills. From whence comes my help? My help comes from the Lord who made heaven and earth." Question: Where are you looking for the help that you need? Think about your life for a moment. Where is the focus of your hope for help? Psalm 25:15 again, summarizes life's dangers as "the net." In the biblical times, as in places in the world today, game was trapped in various ways. One approach involved digging a hole, putting a net over the opening, and waiting for animals to fall in. He would not see the pit because it was now camouflaged. The animal might be able to get out of the hole, but now the big net closes the trap. David had a sense—living in a cave—that he was trapped; he couldn't get out. Absalom and an army were marching toward him like a closing net. For more from James MacDonald and the "Walk in the Word" Bible teaching ministry, visit WalkInTheWord.com |
Mitch's JournalWednesday 2/18/2004I'm going to start out by telling you first what God has taught me today. It's Faith (Hebrews 11:6) Without Faith it is impossible to please Him. Faith is a tremendously active principle that always puts Jesus Christ first. The life of Faith says Lord, you have said it, it appears to be irrational but I'm going to step out boldly trusting in your Word! |
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Casa de Esperanza (Hope House)March 1, 2010 On March 13th, 2010, Mitchell Swaback Charities will be teaming up with Harvest Bible Chapel to begin a new project in Humboldt Park, Illinois. Through the generous gifts from Harvest Bible Chapel, including over $200,000 already raised will be used to completely renovate a two story structure that will be known … |
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Helping Haiti: March 2010 UpdateMarch 1, 2010 Thank you to those of you who have given to our Churches Helping Churches fund which 100% of all donations made will go directly to churches in Haiti, helping to rebuild the devastated country. MSC will match dollar for dollar each pledge that comes in, stretching your donation even further as … |
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Holding on to Hope March 2010 UpdateMarch 1, 2010 The Internet Pornography Industry profited 97.2 billion dollars last year worldwide. There is no outcry in the media, no warnings in schools, and deathly silence in the church community. I spoke with three high school freshman boys last week who are hooked on Internet pornography. Each of them acknowledged the ease … |
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Become a Fan on Facebook and Win!March 1, 2010 What! You're not a member of Facebook yet! Don't wait any longer, sign up for your free page today. When you do make sure to look up Mitchell Swaback Charities and become a fan of our page! Being new to facebook we're gaining new fans every day and using our … |
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Pachacamac Orphanage March 2010 UpdateMarch 1, 2010 MSC has partnered with Kids Alive to help build this new Children's home. It's exciting to see that they are starting to move into the new homes. Over the last week the Lima Children's Home has been slowly moving things over to the new Home in Pachacamac. Today though is the … |
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Sixth Annual Golf OutingFebruary 1, 2010 Join us Monday, June 14th, 2010 for a day of fun & fellowship you will not want to miss! This year's outing will be held at: Rolling Green Country Club Arlington Heights, IL. Included in your fee will be gifts, lunch, golf and dinner. Dinner program will … |
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