JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Light Reflection is from Second Corinthians 5:19b and 20.

“He has committed to us the message of reconciliation. We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God.”

God’s love is the persuasive factor that moves us to follow Jesus. This is one of the common traits of those who follow Jesus by faith. We rely on His love. God’s love demonstrated at the cross made the way for us to be reconciled to Him.

The Gospel is a light that gives us a message of peace to share with the world. As ambassadors for Christ, we are like foreign diplomats, representing our leader, bringing offers of peace wherever we serve. The message we are entrusted to share with the world is this: Be reconciled to God.

This Light Reflection inspires us to represent Jesus faithfully in our service for the Kingdom in the Year to Shine.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

Happy Easter to you!

A series of tornadoes moved through Mississippi on March 24th and resulted in the loss of lives, immense damage and destruction to communities across the state.  Another weekend of tornadoes from March 31 thru April 1st has impacted The Mississippi River Valley region with storm damage reported all the way from Wisconsin to Delaware.  Please join us in prayer for those that have been impacted by the storms as well as the local first responders, churches, and volunteers assisting with recovery and support.

There are organizations sharing opportunities to contribute toward relief work or to volunteer.  We will update the list below as we receive details.

Samaritans Purse: Volunteers are working in Rolling Fork and in Amory – locations on the east and west sides of Mississippi. Teams are helping in Jesus’ Name tarping damaged roofs, cutting up fallen or damaged trees, and clearing debris from yards and homes.   They have also now deployed to Little Rock, Arkansas; Covington, Tennessee and Sullivan County, Indiana.  There are opportunities to volunteer or provide financial support.

Billy Graham Rapid Response Team chaplains are working alongside of Samaritans Purse volunteer teams.  They will be offering emotional and spiritual care to residents in these devastated communities.  They’ve also deployed Mobile Ministry Centers in each town providing chaplains a quiet place to pray, share God’s love and comfort to those who need it.  Please pray for these teams to have insight and wisdom from the Lord as they care for individuals.  Financial support is also needed.

The Salvation Army has mobilized teams to assess the damage and to begin distributing meals, snacks, and water to survivors and first responders. They also have staff offering emotional and spiritual care.  Giving Opportunities are Available 

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Light Reflection is from Psalm 16:9 to 11.

David wrote, “My heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest secure, because you will not abandon me to the realm of the dead, nor will you let your faithful one see decay. You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.”

David saw hope beyond the grave because of this prophetic truth. God’s faithful one would not see decay. This prophecy came to light when Jesus rose from the dead.

On the day of Pentecost, Peter referred to this Psalm to apply it to Jesus. Acts 2:31 says, “Seeing what was to come, he spoke of the resurrection of the Messiah, that he was not abandoned to the realm of the dead, nor did his body see decay. God has raised this Jesus to life, and we are all witnesses of it.”  Our hope for life beyond the grave flows from the reality that Jesus rose from the dead.

This Light Reflection inspires us to rejoice in Jesus as our living hope in the Year to Shine.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

JOHN SHIRK – In the Year to Shine, today’s Vital Step to a Radiant Faith is walking in victory.

Following Jesus is the pathway to victory. His way leads to the triumph of mercy over judgement. His way leads to the triumph of love over hatred. His way leads to the triumph of life over death.  When we follow Jesus with a faithful heart, we live with His resurrection power.

Yes, there will be times of trouble, but we can be encouraged by the light of the Gospel to overcome the darkness. The grave of Jesus is empty, so that our lives can be filled with His Presence.

In light of the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, and the resurrection of the saints, First Corinthians 15:54 exclaims, “Death has been swallowed up in victory.” And verse 57 says, “Thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”

Walking in Victory is a vital step to a radiant faith that makes a difference in our world.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

Happy Palm Sunday!

Today’s playlist is filled with songs of Hosanna & Hallelujah to the King!

Kristi Leigh, WJTL DJ

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Song Title	Artist	Album	Year
6AM
What A Surprise (feat. Pat Barrett)	Kirby Kaple	Let It Be So – EP	2021
Joy to the World-The King Is Coming	Christy Nockels	The Thrill of Hope	2016
What Joy Is Found	Jeremy Riddle	Full Attention	2007
Praises Be Sung (Hosanna)	Victory Worship	Hope Has Come	2019
All Hail the King	Mission Worship	Single	2022
Come Adore the Humble King	Matt Boswell & Matt Papa	His Mercy Is More	2019
Hosanna (Be Lifted Higher)	Covenant Worship	Never Going Back	2010
Son of David (feat. Brandon Lake)	Ryan Ellis	Ryan Ellis	2022
Here Comes Heaven	Elevation Worship	Hallelujah Here Below	2018
King of Heaven	Mack Brock	Covered – EP	2019
Crown Him with Many Crowns	Shane & Shane	Hymns, Vol. 2	2019
Come to Save Us	All Sons & Daughters	Majesty In a Manger	2016
He Has Come For Us (God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen)	Meredith Andrews	(single)	2009
7AM
LION (feat. Chris Brown & Brandon Lake)	Elevation Worship	LION	2022
King Jesus (Live)	Brooke Ligertwood	SEVEN (Live)	2022
All Hail King Jesus	Jeremy Riddle	More	2017
Hosanna (feat. Steffany Gretzinger)	Ben Cantelon	Single	2021
King Jesus (Live)	Matt Redman	Let There Be Wonder (Live)	2020
Son Of Heaven	Brandon Lake	House Of Miracles	2020
High King of Heaven / Jesus We Love You (Live)	Paul McClure & Hannah McClure	Christmas Morning (Live)	2020
All Hail the King	Vertical Worship	Bright Faith Bold Future	2018
Hosanna in the Deep	Brenton Brown	Single	2017
Prepare The Way	Jeremy Riddle	The Now And Not Yet	2009
8AM
Hosanna	Hillsong United	All Of The Above	2006
Come Worship the King (feat. Shane & Shane)	Michael W. Smith	Glory Revealed – The Word of God In Worship	2007
Raise Up the Crown (All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name)	Chris Tomlin	Passion: Hymns Ancient and Modern	2004
Crown Him	I Am They	Trial & Triumph	2017
Hosanna (Live)	The Belonging Co & Kari Jobe	Awe + Wonder (Live)	2019
Holy, Holy, Holy (We Bow Before Thee)	Shane & Shane	Hymns Live	2019
The King Is Here (Live)	Kim Walker-Smith	Still Believe (Live)	2012
The Highest (Live)	Elevation Worship	For the Honor (Live) [Deluxe Edition]	2011
Hosanna	Planetshakers	Nothing Is Impossible	2011
My King Forever (Live)	Josh Baldwin	Homecoming (Live)	2021
Shout To The North	Delirious	Cutting Edge	1997
9AM
Prepare Ye the Way	Michael W. Smith	A New Hallelujah	2008
Hosanna (Reimagined)	Paul Baloche	A Greater Song (Live – 15th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)	2022
My Glorious-Sing To The King (feat. Laura Story)	Eoghan Heaslip	Worship Project H2.14	2005
Prepare The Way	Jared Anderson	Live From My Church	2009
Here Is Our King	David Crowder Band	A Collision	2005
Marching On (feat. Hillsong Young & Free)	Rend Collective	Good News	2018
Glory to the King	Eddie Kirkland	North Point Live: Here + Now	2012
Make Way	Amber Brooks	Sovereign	2011
The King Is Here (Live)	Corey Voss	Songs of Heaven and Earth (Live)	2017
Crown Him (Majesty) (feat. Kari Jobe)	Chris Tomlin	Burning Lights	2013
King of Kings	Chandler Moore & Essential Worship	Single	2021
All Hail King Jesus (Live)	Bethel Music & Bethany Wohrle	Homecoming (Live)	2021

JOHN SHIRK – In the Year to Shine, today’s Vital Step to a Radiant Faith is to pursue peace.

Whenever we use our words for deceitful speech, revenge, or slander, we are not representing the Lord. This has a way of sending our relationships into a downward spiral of hostility and conflict. In addition, our witness is stained if we claim to know God.

However, when we look to Jesus and are inspired by His example, we learn the way of love. We learn to speak the truth with love. We learn to express our faith in love. We learn to build up the lives of others with words of hope and encouragement.

First Peter 3:10 offers this piece of wisdom, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep their tongue from evil, and their lips from deceitful speech. They must turn from evil and do good; they must seek peace and pursue it.”

Pursuing Peace is a vital step to a radiant faith that makes a difference in our world.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Light Reflection is from Isaiah 53:4 and 5.

This is a prophecy about Jesus, “Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering, yet we considered him punished by God, stricken by him, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him and by his wounds we are healed.”

This prophecy came to light at the cross, where Jesus died for our sins. At the time this prophecy was written, crucifixion had not been invented. Yet, the prophet wrote about the way Jesus would be pierced for our transgressions.

The cross was the place of the great exchange, where the Savior suffered for our sins so that we could be forgiven by God and restored to a peaceful relationship with God. Our ultimate healing flows from the blood of Jesus shed at the cross.

This Light Reflection inspires us to remember the price that was paid for our redemption in the Year to Shine.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

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JOHN SHIRK – In the Year to Shine, today’s Vital Step to a Radiant Faith is to walk by faith, not in fear.

Being a witness for Jesus involves taking a public stand for the Gospel. The Apostle Paul was an excellent example of a bold believer.

He said in Romans 1:16, “I am not ashamed of the Gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes.” He consistently stood for Jesus in crowds that were receptive to his message and crowds that were hostile to his message.

Peter struggled with that kind of boldness at times. After Jesus was arrested, he denied knowing Jesus three times. But later, he would learn from the error of his ways and turn back to Christ.

He encouraged a church under persecution with these words in First Peter 3:14, “Even if you suffer for what is right, you are blessed. Do not fear their threats, do not be frightened.”

Walking by faith, not in fear is a vital step to a radiant faith that makes a difference in our world.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com