Hi Brian!
The word for this week is "eternal". We see it in John 3:15-16:
15 In order that everyone who believes in Him [who cleaves to Him, trusts Him, and relies on Him] may not perish, but have eternal life and [actually] live forever! 16 For God so greatly loved and dearly prized the world that He [even] gave up His only begotten (unique) Son, so that whoever believes in (trusts in, clings to, relies on) Him shall not perish (come to destruction, be lost) but have eternal (everlasting) life.
This is the Greek word "aionios". Strong's Concordance says: perpetual; eternal; for ever; everlasting. Thayer's Greek Lexicon says: without beginning or end; that which always has been and always will be; without beginning; without end (never to cease). The "life" (zoe, which we covered earlier) that He wants to give to us is never ending! We also see this in 1 John 5:11-13:
11 And this is the record, that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. 12 He that has the Son has life, and he that has not the Son of God has not life. 13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the Name of the Son of God; that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may believe on the Name of the Son of God.
We also see this word used with death, condemnation and damnation where it means the same thing: forever, continuing without end! That refers to those who DO NOT have the Son of God as Lord and Savior! We are so very glad that you do! Another place where we see this word is in 2 Corinthians 4:17-18:
17 For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, works for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory. 18 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.
Everything we can see with our physical eyes right now will have an end to it. The things we cannot see, which are things in the spiritual realm, including our human spirit, have no end! When we understand this, then we are in a position to enjoy all of the "things" that bless our lives without allowing them to become too important! Here is a more worshipful song from Hillsong called "Hosanna"
Love and Shalom from the Swoveys!
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Hi Brian!
The word for this week is "satisfied". Psalm 63:4-6 says this:
4 So will I bless You while I live; I will lift up my hands in Your Name. 5 My whole being shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; my mouth shall praise You with joyful lips. 6 When I remember You upon my bed and meditate on You in the night watches.
This is the Hebrew word "saba`", which means (according to Strong's Exhaustive Concordance): to sate; to fill to satisfaction; have enough; be full of; have plenty of. Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon says: to be satisfied; to be fulfilled; to have one's fill; to have in excess. "Marrow" is the Hebrew word "cheleb", which in this passage means (according to Brown-Driver-Briggs): choicest part; best part; abundance. Blessing the Lord, praising Him, meditating on Him and His Word are all things that will get us in position to be blessed! Then Psalm 65:4 says this:
4 Blessed (happy, fortunate, to be envied) is the man whom You choose and cause to come near, that he may dwell in Your courts! We shall be satisfied with the goodness of Your house, Your holy temple.
Proverbs 12:14 says this:
14 From the fruit of his words a man shall be satisfied with good, and the work of a man's hands shall come back to him [as a harvest].
When we speak God's Word over our lives and family, we will have good things happen! Proverbs 18:20 warns of this:
20 A man's self shall be filled with the fruit of his mouth; and with the consequences of his words he must be satisfied [whether for good or evil].
The words that we speak over ourselves and our family are powerful! Speaking God's good Word will always result in good and Godly things! I love spending time with your family! There is such a positive atmosphere in your home and it is reflected in the smiling faces of your family! They are loved and they know it!
Here is an older song from Hillsong called "Blessed":
Love and Shalom from the Swoveys!
The word for this week is "satisfied". Psalm 63:4-6 says this:
4 So will I bless You while I live; I will lift up my hands in Your Name. 5 My whole being shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; my mouth shall praise You with joyful lips. 6 When I remember You upon my bed and meditate on You in the night watches.
This is the Hebrew word "saba`", which means (according to Strong's Exhaustive Concordance): to sate; to fill to satisfaction; have enough; be full of; have plenty of. Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon says: to be satisfied; to be fulfilled; to have one's fill; to have in excess. "Marrow" is the Hebrew word "cheleb", which in this passage means (according to Brown-Driver-Briggs): choicest part; best part; abundance. Blessing the Lord, praising Him, meditating on Him and His Word are all things that will get us in position to be blessed! Then Psalm 65:4 says this:
4 Blessed (happy, fortunate, to be envied) is the man whom You choose and cause to come near, that he may dwell in Your courts! We shall be satisfied with the goodness of Your house, Your holy temple.
Proverbs 12:14 says this:
14 From the fruit of his words a man shall be satisfied with good, and the work of a man's hands shall come back to him [as a harvest].
When we speak God's Word over our lives and family, we will have good things happen! Proverbs 18:20 warns of this:
20 A man's self shall be filled with the fruit of his mouth; and with the consequences of his words he must be satisfied [whether for good or evil].
The words that we speak over ourselves and our family are powerful! Speaking God's good Word will always result in good and Godly things! I love spending time with your family! There is such a positive atmosphere in your home and it is reflected in the smiling faces of your family! They are loved and they know it!
Here is an older song from Hillsong called "Blessed":
Here is an older, shorter version featuring Hillsong Kids:
Love and Shalom from the Swoveys!
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Hi Brian!
The word for this week is "lead". There are two different Hebrew words that we will look at. The first is found in Psalms 5:8:
8 Lead me, O LORD, in Your righteousness because of my enemies; make Your way level (straight and right) before my face.
The is the Hebrew word "nachah". Strong's Concordance and Brown-Driver-Briggs Lexicon both say: lead, guide. The Theological Wordbook of the Old Testament says: the conducting of one along the right path. God will lead and guide and direct us every moment by His Word and by His Spirit. We need to stay in fellowship with Him and aware of His presence in order to receive and act on that leading. Having children puts us in position to understand the heart of God, and to be able to respond properly to HIS leading! As He leads you, then you lead Avery, guiding her to make the right choices!
The other word for lead is found in Psalms 25:5:
5 Lead me in Your truth, and teach me: for You are the God of my salvation; on You do I wait all the day.
The Amplified Bible says:
5 Guide me in Your truth and faithfulness and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; for You [You only and altogether] do I wait [expectantly] all the day long.
I like to pray this as I study the Word because I know that He hears and answers that one! He strongly desires that we know Him by knowing His Word! This is the Hebrew word "darak". Strong's Concordance says: to tread, to walk, to guide. Brown-Driver-Briggs says: to tread, to lead, to march, to cause to go. The Theological Wordbook of the Old Testament says: "The basic concept behind darak has to do with setting foot on territory or objects" It also says: "In Deuteronomy and Joshua the verb is used of taking possession of the promised land." Also: " A frequent idiom is 'treading upon the high places of the earth', indicating control of the enemy." This word involves more action! We must take the Word that we see and understand and act on it, becoming a "doer" of the Word and not just a hearer (James 1:23-25). When we follow His leading and direction and act on it in obedience, then we don't "march" alone, but He walks every step of the way with us! That is like when you don't just tell Avery to do something, but you do it right along with her, showing her how it's done and giving her the support she needs to keep at it and not quit!
It is such a blessing to see you and Kristine training Avery in the way she should go, and seeing her respond to your loving instruction and encouragement! You are more like your heavenly Father than you even realize! We are so blessed to be a part of your lives! Here is Hillsong Live with "Born Is The King (It's Christmas)", because we know how much you love Christmas!
Love and Shalom from the Swoveys!
The word for this week is "lead". There are two different Hebrew words that we will look at. The first is found in Psalms 5:8:
8 Lead me, O LORD, in Your righteousness because of my enemies; make Your way level (straight and right) before my face.
The is the Hebrew word "nachah". Strong's Concordance and Brown-Driver-Briggs Lexicon both say: lead, guide. The Theological Wordbook of the Old Testament says: the conducting of one along the right path. God will lead and guide and direct us every moment by His Word and by His Spirit. We need to stay in fellowship with Him and aware of His presence in order to receive and act on that leading. Having children puts us in position to understand the heart of God, and to be able to respond properly to HIS leading! As He leads you, then you lead Avery, guiding her to make the right choices!
The other word for lead is found in Psalms 25:5:
5 Lead me in Your truth, and teach me: for You are the God of my salvation; on You do I wait all the day.
The Amplified Bible says:
5 Guide me in Your truth and faithfulness and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; for You [You only and altogether] do I wait [expectantly] all the day long.
I like to pray this as I study the Word because I know that He hears and answers that one! He strongly desires that we know Him by knowing His Word! This is the Hebrew word "darak". Strong's Concordance says: to tread, to walk, to guide. Brown-Driver-Briggs says: to tread, to lead, to march, to cause to go. The Theological Wordbook of the Old Testament says: "The basic concept behind darak has to do with setting foot on territory or objects" It also says: "In Deuteronomy and Joshua the verb is used of taking possession of the promised land." Also: " A frequent idiom is 'treading upon the high places of the earth', indicating control of the enemy." This word involves more action! We must take the Word that we see and understand and act on it, becoming a "doer" of the Word and not just a hearer (James 1:23-25). When we follow His leading and direction and act on it in obedience, then we don't "march" alone, but He walks every step of the way with us! That is like when you don't just tell Avery to do something, but you do it right along with her, showing her how it's done and giving her the support she needs to keep at it and not quit!
It is such a blessing to see you and Kristine training Avery in the way she should go, and seeing her respond to your loving instruction and encouragement! You are more like your heavenly Father than you even realize! We are so blessed to be a part of your lives! Here is Hillsong Live with "Born Is The King (It's Christmas)", because we know how much you love Christmas!
Love and Shalom from the Swoveys!
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Hi Brian!
The word for this week is "wisdom". Proverbs 3:13-14:
13 Happy (blessed, fortunate, enviable) is the man who finds skillful and godly Wisdom, and the man who gets understanding [drawing it forth from God's Word and life's experiences], 14 For the gaining of it is better than the gaining of silver, and the profit of it better than fine gold.
"Wisdom" here is the Hebrew word "chokmah". Vine's Expository Dictionary says that it means: wisdom, experience, shrewdness. It also says "Chokmah is the knowledge and the ability to make the right choices at the opportune time. The consistency of making the right choice is an indication of maturity and development. The prerequisite for "wisdom" is the fear of the LORD. Proverbs 1:7:
7 The reverent and worshipful fear of the LORD is the beginning and the principal and choice part of knowledge [its starting point and its essence]; but fools despise skillful and godly Wisdom, instruction, and discipline.
The fear of the LORD is having reverence, respect, and awe in His presence. We grow in that by getting to know HIM more. (See Philippians 3:10 AMP) Proverbs 4:7-8:
7 The beginning of Wisdom is: get Wisdom (skillful and godly Wisdom)! [For skillful and godly Wisdom is the principal thing.] And with all you have gotten, get understanding (discernment, comprehension, and interpretation). 8 Prize Wisdom highly and exalt her, and she will exalt and promote you; she will bring you to honor when you embrace her.
Operating in Wisdom will make us successful in every area of life! You are already very successful. You will know even greater success as you get to know HIM more, for He IS Wisdom! Here is an older song from Darlene Zschech and Hillsong called "To You":
Love and Shalom from the Swoveys!
The word for this week is "wisdom". Proverbs 3:13-14:
13 Happy (blessed, fortunate, enviable) is the man who finds skillful and godly Wisdom, and the man who gets understanding [drawing it forth from God's Word and life's experiences], 14 For the gaining of it is better than the gaining of silver, and the profit of it better than fine gold.
"Wisdom" here is the Hebrew word "chokmah". Vine's Expository Dictionary says that it means: wisdom, experience, shrewdness. It also says "Chokmah is the knowledge and the ability to make the right choices at the opportune time. The consistency of making the right choice is an indication of maturity and development. The prerequisite for "wisdom" is the fear of the LORD. Proverbs 1:7:
7 The reverent and worshipful fear of the LORD is the beginning and the principal and choice part of knowledge [its starting point and its essence]; but fools despise skillful and godly Wisdom, instruction, and discipline.
The fear of the LORD is having reverence, respect, and awe in His presence. We grow in that by getting to know HIM more. (See Philippians 3:10 AMP) Proverbs 4:7-8:
7 The beginning of Wisdom is: get Wisdom (skillful and godly Wisdom)! [For skillful and godly Wisdom is the principal thing.] And with all you have gotten, get understanding (discernment, comprehension, and interpretation). 8 Prize Wisdom highly and exalt her, and she will exalt and promote you; she will bring you to honor when you embrace her.
Operating in Wisdom will make us successful in every area of life! You are already very successful. You will know even greater success as you get to know HIM more, for He IS Wisdom! Here is an older song from Darlene Zschech and Hillsong called "To You":
Love and Shalom from the Swoveys!
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