OzThoughts Tuesday 7th April 2009.

OzThoughts Tuesday 7th April 2009.
Tuesday in Holy Week

Everyone of us can probably remember some occasion when the lights went out, and we fumbled around trying to find or a match to light a candle. You would agree that we don’t operate at our best level in the dark. Put us in strange surroundings in the dark and immediately we feel we are surrounded by dangers.

Some years ago my wife had a serious fall which caused some nerve damage. One result of this is that she is not only disorientated in complete darkness but she also has no balance. She needs to be able to see to keep her balance. It is not safe for her to try to find the candle or torch.

Jesus told his Disciples that “"For a brief time still, the light is among you.” He continued “If you walk in darkness, you don't know where you're going.” He then went on to say much more:

John 12: 35-36 (The Message)
35-36Jesus said, "For a brief time still, the light is among you. Walk by the light you have so darkness doesn't destroy you. If you walk in darkness, you don't know where you're going. As you have the light, believe in the light. Then the light will be within you, and shining through your lives. You'll be children of light." Jesus said all this, and then went into hiding.
The Psalmist also declared that God was light and told us of the results of that for him. Then he tells us about his desires to have God with him for ever.
Psalm 27 (The Message)
1 Light, space, zest— that's GOD!
So, with him on my side I'm fearless,
afraid of no one and nothing.

2 When vandal hordes ride down
ready to eat me alive,
Those bullies and toughs
fall flat on their faces.

3 When besieged,
I'm calm as a baby.
When all hell breaks loose,
I'm collected and cool.

4 I'm asking GOD for one thing,
only one thing:
To live with him in his house
my whole life long.
I'll contemplate his beauty;
I'll study at his feet.

5 That's the only quiet, secure place
in a noisy world,
The perfect getaway,
far from the buzz of traffic.

6 God holds me head and shoulders
above all who try to pull me down.
I'm headed for his place to offer anthems
that will raise the roof!
Already I'm singing God-songs;
I'm making music to GOD.
[Listen: http://www.salvoaudio.com/audio/music2/mus_3768.mp3
SongNumber: 464
Tunes: Walk in the light, 842
Meter:
FirstLine: 'Tis religion that can give
Authors: Attr Mary Masters (verses 1-3), attr John Rippon (1751-1836)
(verses 4 )
Title: The life of holiness
SubTitle: Challenge
Version: BOTH
$UpdatedBy: CN=Jenny Robson/OU=IHQ/O=SArmy,CN=Mark Calleran/OU=IHQ/O=SArmy
$Revisions: 02/10/98 00:00:49,02/10/98 17:57:55

1.
'Tis religion that can give--
In the light, in the light--
Sweetest pleasures while we live
In the light of God.
Chorus
O let us walk in the light,
Walk in the light,
Let us walk in the light,
In the light of God.

2.
'Tis religion must supply--
In the light, in the light--
Solid comfort when we die
In the light of God.

3.
After death its joys shall be--
In the light, in the light--
Lasting as eternity,
In the light of God.
4.
Be the living God my friend--
In the light, in the light--
Then my bliss shall never end,
In the light of God.





You might like to listen to “Salvoaudio Songster Selection for Easter”. It is a choice selection of 11 songster pieces by at least 7 Songster Brigades.
Click here:
http://www.salvoaudio.com/songsters/salvoaudio_songsters.htm
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