JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Focus on God’s goodness is found in First Chronicles 29:12 and 13.
David was praising the LORD in the public assembly:
“Wealth and honor come from you; you are the ruler of all things. In your hands are strength and power to exalt and give strength to all. Now, our God, we give you thanks, and praise your glorious name.”
God supplies us with material wealth, not for the purpose of hoarding it for ourselves, but to be generous with others and use it for the glory of His name.
He also supplies us with energy to accomplish certain tasks. He provides us with intelligence and strength to develop skills and do certain jobs that provide valuable services for others. And so, our jobs and resources can become a testimony of God’s blessing in our lives designed to bear fruit for His glory.
The strength of God to provide for us reveals the goodness of God and is a reason to give thanks in the Year of Gratitude.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
September 23rd, 2022
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JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Faith-Building Verse is Second Timothy 1:7.
For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.
This is how God’s Spirit works in our lives to make us bold witnesses for Jesus.
God’s Spirit gives us the power to testify of God’s saving grace in a life-changing way.
God’s Spirit gives us the power of love to share with the world.
God’s Spirit gives us the power to exercise self-discipline that says “yes” to God and “no” to temptation.
God’s Spirit helps us to live out the Christian life as a testimony of grace. In light of the Spirit that God gave us, Paul said to Timothy, “Do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord.”
This Faith-Building Verse inspires us to live with confidence under the influence of God’s Spirit in the Year of Relationship.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Word of Encouragement is Mighty.
This refers to having impressive power or strength.
The hand of the LORD is described as Mighty. When He acts on our behalf, that is a source of comfort for us.
In Deuteronomy 3:24, Moses said to the LORD, “Sovereign LORD, you have begun to show to your servant your greatness and your strong hand. For what god is there in heaven or on earth who can do the deeds and mighty works you do.”
It was the mighty hand of God that brought the Israelites out of Egypt, the land of slavery.
God’s mighty hand has the power to free us from our slavery to sin-to redeem us from the power of death, the traps of the devil, and the deceptions of this world. We cannot prevail on our own strength, but with the Lord on our side, we have a strong ally to give us victory. If God is for us, who can be against us?
Find encouragement in the mighty hand of God to redeem us in the Year of Endurance.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Endurance, today’s Daily Challenge motivates us to remember why Jesus died for us.
Here are three Bible verses that give us compelling reasons.
From Second Corinthians 5:15, “He died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again.” That’s godly purpose.
From First Thessalonians 5:10, “He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him.” That’s a forever relationship between God and His people.
And First John 4:9, “This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him.” That’s power to live out the good news.
The common thread is that Jesus died so that we might live. His grace moves us to live with godly purpose, in meaningful relationship, and with the strength to press on in the faith.
Take the daily challenge to remember why Jesus died to give us life on the journey of faith.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Exploration, today’s Reason to Believe is the power of the cross.
Jesus paid a price for a debt load at Calvary that no amount of money could purchase. That price was His blood that was shed at the cross. His blood was the complete payment for our sins, and the full price for our redemption. The cross was such a monumental event that Jesus’ sacrifice is celebrated in the songs of heaven for eternity.
The value of Jesus’ blood to our freedom and forgiveness is found in places like Ephesians 1:7 which says, “In him, we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace.”
And First John 1:7 says, “If we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin.”
The blood of Jesus, shed for you and me, is the source of power that flows from the cross to reach us with God’s saving grace.
The power of the cross is a reason to believe in God’s good news.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
There’s power in the Name of Jesus! See the song details below. You’ll also see the Bible verses I mentioned, too. Feel free to get in touch–I’d love to hear from you.
Kristi Leigh – WJTL DJ
Kristi@WJTL.com
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Album
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Year
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6:00 a.m.
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Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus (Look Up)
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Nichole Nordeman
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Jesus, Firm Foundation (Hymns Of Worship)
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2013
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Jesus Saves [ROMANS 10:13]
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Tim Hughes
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Love Shine Through
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2011
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Your Name Will Be Praised
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Laura Story
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Blessings
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2011
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Let It Be Jesus (feat. Passion)
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Christy Nockels
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Passion: Take It All (Deluxe Edition)
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2014
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Hallelujah, Jesus
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Monk and Neagle
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The Twenty-First Time
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2007
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Take The World But Give Me Jesus
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Matt Redman
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The Fathers Song
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2000
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In Jesus Name
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The Museum
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My Only Rescue
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2012
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The Mighty Hand of God [JEREMIAH 10:6]
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Citizens & Saints
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Join the Triumph
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2014
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Jesus Messiah
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Chris Tomlin
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Hello Love
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2008
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There Is Power
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Lincoln Brewster
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Oxygen
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2014
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Your Name (We Shout)
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The Digital Age
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Evening : Morning
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2013
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Mighty Jesus
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The Neverclaim
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The Neverclaim
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2013
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None But Jesus
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Christy Nockels
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iWorship 24-7 (From Integrity Music)
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2007
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The Only Name (Yours Will Be)
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Big Daddy Weave
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Love Come To Life
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2013
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Bless Your Name
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Brian and Jenn Johnson
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We Believe
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2006
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7:00 a.m.
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In Jesus Name
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Kutless
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Glory
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2014
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One Name Alone (Live) [PHIL. 2:9-11]
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Matt Redman
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Your Grace Finds Me (Live)
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2013
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Lift The Name (feat. Jared Anderson)
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New Life Worship
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You Hold It All
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2011
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My Jesus, I Love Thee (Your Holy Name)
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Building 429
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Jesus, Firm Foundation: Hymns of Worship
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2013
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No Other Name
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Hillsong
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No Other Name
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2014
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At Your Name
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Tim Hughes
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Love Shine Through
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2011
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Your Name Is Holy, Holy
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Jeff Deyo
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Light
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2003
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Call Upon His Name
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Darlene Zschech
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Change Your World
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2005
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Leaning On You, Jesus [Live]
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Christy Nockels
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Let It Be Jesus [Live]
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2015
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When I Speak Your Name (feat. Kari Jobe)
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Klaus
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Glory
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2008
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Sing To Jesus
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Fernando Ortega
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The Shadow Of Your Wings: Hymns And Sacred Songs
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2006
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I Love Your Name
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Brian Johnson
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Love Came Down
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2010
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How Sweet the Name
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Delirious
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Kingdom of Comfort
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2008
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8:00 a.m.
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The Power Of The Cross
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Bethany Dillon and Matt Hammitt (of Sanctus Real)
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In Christ Alone – Modern Hymns Of Worship
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2008
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Carry Your Name
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Christy Nockels
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Passion: Here For You
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2011
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Bless His Name
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Jeremy Riddle
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The Now And Not Yet
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2009
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For Your Name
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Hillsong
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Faith+Hope+Love
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2009
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Same Power
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Jeremy Camp
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I Will Follow
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2015
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Jesus, Only Jesus
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Matt Redman
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Passion: Let The Future Begin
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2013
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Your Name Alone Can Save [PROVERBS 18:10]
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Sovereign Grace Music
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Risen
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2011
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Raise Up the Crown (All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name)
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Chris Tomlin
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Passion: Hymns Ancient and Modern
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2004
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Power Of Your Name (feat. Darlene Zschech)
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Lincoln Brewster
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Today Is The Day
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2010
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Sweetest Name I Know
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Bart Millard
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Hymned
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2005
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Power In The Blood
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Bart Millard
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Hymned
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2005
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Jesus, My All in All
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Charlie Hall Band
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The Death of Death
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2013
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More Love More Power
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Jeff Deyo
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Saturate
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2002
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9:00 a.m.
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Jesus, Rock Of Ages [Live]
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Christy Nockels
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Let It Be Jesus [Live]
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2015
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In Jesus Name
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Third Day
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Lead Us Back: Songs Of Worship
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2015
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Blessed Be Your Name
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Matt Redman
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Where Angels Fear To Tread
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2002
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Your Great Name [PSALM 68:4]
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Natalie Grant
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Love Revolution
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2011
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Mighty To Save
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Laura Story
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Great God Who Saves
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2008
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Wonderful Name [Live]
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Christy Nockels
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Let It Be Jesus [Live]
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2015
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Mighty Is The Power Of The Cross
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Chris Tomlin
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Arriving
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2004
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Glory, Honor, Power, Praise
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The Embers
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The Embers
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2008
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Jesus, Firm Foundation (feat. Steven Curtis Chapman, Mark Hall and Mandisa)
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Mike Donehey
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Jesus, Firm Foundation (Hymns Of Worship)
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2013
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All The Poor And Powerless
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All Sons & Daughters
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Season One
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2012
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Jesus, Son Of God (feat. Christy Nockels)
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Chris Tomlin
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Burning Lights
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2013
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Counting On Your Name [JOHN 14:13]
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Tim Hughes
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Love Shine Through
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2011
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Your Name
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Paul Baloche
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A Greater Song
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2006
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Praise The Name Of Jesus
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Shane & Shane
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Psalms
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2002
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JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Moment of Celebration reflects on the righteous authority of God.
In Deuteronomy 10:17, Moses told the Israelites, “For the LORD your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great God, mighty and awesome, who shows no partiality and accepts no bribes.”
There is a familiar saying that makes the claim that “absolute power corrupts absolutely.” That would be a likely scenario in a kingdom ruled by flawed character. However, absolute power does not corrupt God, because He is holy and righteous. There is no flaw in Him. His judgments are true and just. His law is perfect. His power is supreme. His promises are dependable. His righteousness is a source of blessing for His people and purifies us from all sin through faith in the name of Jesus.
We need this kind of leader, someone who is great in power and good in virtue. Jesus is that kind of leader-without any moral imperfection and at the same time, merciful to all imperfect people who call on His name for forgiveness. Under His leadership, we have the guidance we need to walk in the ways of the Lord.
The righteous authority of God is a reason to be glad in the Year of Celebration.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
