Hi Brian!

I hope that you and Kristine are having a wonderful trip! The word for this week is "reign". We'll be looking at these Scriptures:

Romans 5:17 For if by one man's offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.) KJV

Romans 5:21 That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord. KJV

Revelation 5:10 And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth. KJV

In all three of these examples, "reign" is the Greek word "basileuo". Strong's Concordance says : to rule. Thayer's Greek Lexicon adds: to be king,to exercise kingly power. With what Jesus accomplished through His death, burial and resurrection, there should never be a time when we who are born again find ourselves "under the circumstances"! WE are to exercise that kingly power to get free, stay free, and then to help others get their freedom too! Jesus always intended for us be able to "reign" as kings and priests in this life, bringing  glory and attention to HIM! One thing that I have noticed about all of the pictures that either you or Kristine post is that you always have FUN! Your love and joy as a family just shines for all to see and, knowing that you love Jesus and His Word, people recognize that and HE gets attention! Well done! Here is another new song from Hillsong Young and Free called "Never Alone":

NEVER ALONE

[Verse]

In the dark You lift my eyes

For this journey You designed

You're likening me

Let my heart align with You

In Your Word and in Your Truth

Your voice calling me

Faith in the unseen

[Chorus]

Oh You reign in my soul

Oh You reign in my soul

I will never be alone

I will never be alone

Oh You reign in my soul

Oh You reign in my soul

I will never be alone

I will never be alone

[Verse]

Though my word may fall in faith

You alone are sovereign still

Constant in my trust

On the Earth Your kingdom bring

All creation brings You praise

Jesus You are Life

Your name lifted high

[Chorus]

[Bridge]

My soul revived in your broken hands

Gracious blood hold my sin and shame

Now forever until the end

Oh, You reign,  Oh, You reign    (x2)

[Chorus] (x2)

Love and Shalom from the Swoveys!