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JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Vision, today’s 20/20 Insight focuses on Jesus as the Savior of the world.
First John 4:14 says, “We have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world. If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in them and they in God. And so, we know and rely on the love God has for us.”
God’s love is very big-big enough to reach the whole world. God’s love is also very strong-strong enough for us to lean on with all of our weight. We can bring our burdens to Him in prayer. We can bring the weight of our guilt before Him in confession. He is faithful and able to cleanse us from all of our sin, so that we are declared “not guilty” in His eyes. The invitation is open for anyone to come. Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. Experiencing this reality will turn us into witnesses of this good news for our generation.
Focusing on Jesus as the Savior of the world gives us greater clarity for living out the Christian life.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
Friday Time Capsule Playlist Available On Spotify
john : June 26, 2020 1:27 pm : John Shirk, Staff PagesJOHN SHIRK – If you missed the Friday Time Capsule this week, or wanted to hear the songs again, now you can hear the top 12 songs from late June 2004 on Spotify. Here is the list:
JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Good News Focus is on Matthew 5:9.
Jesus said, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”
Conflict and division threaten to tear apart meaningful relationships. The influence of Jesus invites peace into our relationships. His Gospel is the way of love, which moves us to bless those people in our sphere of influence.
Jesus calls His followers to be peacemakers in the world while we have opportunity. Peacemaking leads to reconciliation where there was once division and conflict. There is no greater peacemaking mission than to be an influence for the Gospel. The Apostle Paul said in Second Corinthians 5:20, “We are Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God.”
Jesus is our Source of Good News, leading us to places of reconciliation and peacemaking in the Year of Vision.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
Happy Father’s Day! We’re celebrating our good good Father in song this morning, with a themed playlist including songs like “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”, “Run To The Father”, “You Made Us Your Own”, “Lean Back”, “No Longer Slaves”, “Children of Light” and more.
Today’s playlist also has brand new music from Matt Stinton. It’s been over 6 years since he’s released new worship music, but his first single, “There Is No Striving” released a couple days ago. And there are more on the way! This one was produced by Nathan Horst of Attic Studios and Life Center Worship in Harrisburg.
Kristi Leigh
Kristi@WJTL.com
Podcast: Spotify/Apple Podcasts On Instagram & Facebook | Playlists: Spotify
| Song Title | Artist | Album | Year |
| 6AM | |||
| Your Love Is Strong | Jon Foreman | Limbs and Branches | 2008 |
| Abba Father | Planetshakers | This Is Our Time (Live) [Deluxe Edition] | 2014 |
| All Gods Children | Delirious | Kingdom Of Comfort | 2008 |
| Great Is Thy Faithfulness (feat. Christy Nockels) | Worship Circle | Worship Circle Hymns | 2019 |
| You Made Us Your Own | Sovereign Grace Music | Sons And Daughters | 2009 |
| Jesus, Son Of God (feat. Christy Nockels) | Chris Tomlin | Burning Lights | 2013 |
| Who You Are | Jenn Johnson | For The Sake Of The World | 2012 |
| Distant God (Live) | David Leonard | The Wait: Silence the Noise (Live) | 2019 |
| Song Of My Father | Urban Rescue | Wild Heart | 2016 |
| Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee | Charlie Hall | Passion: Hymns Ancient and Modern | 2004 |
| The Fathers House (Acoustic) | Cory Asbury | The Father’s House (Deluxe) – Single | 2020 |
| Run to the Father | Cody Carnes | Single | 2019 |
| Good Good Father | Chris Tomlin & Pat Barrett | Single | 2018 |
| 7AM | |||
| The Blessing (Live) | Elevation Worship, Kari Jobe & Cody Carnes | Graves Into Gardens (Deluxe) [Live] | 2020 |
| This I Believe (The Creed) | Hillsong Worship | No Other Name | 2014 |
| Doxology (God Be Praised) [feat. Todd Fields] | Worship Circle | Worship Circle Hymns | 2019 |
| There Is No Striving | Matt Stinton | Single | 2020 |
| Lean Back | Providence Worship | Live On The Hill | 2020 |
| Abba (Arms of a Father) | Jonathan David & Melissa Helser | Beautiful Surrender | 2016 |
| Our Father (Live) | Jared Anderson | All the Saints | 2014 |
| How Deep the Fathers Love | Shane & Shane | The Worship Initiative, Vol. 10 | 2014 |
| Everlasting Father | Elevation Worship | Only King Forever | 2014 |
| 8AM | |||
| Our Father | Jenn Johnson | For The Sake Of The World | 2012 |
| Who You Are | Desperation Band | Who You Are | 2006 |
| Spirit Lead Me / Spirit Break Out (feat. Kim Walker-Smith) [Live] | Influence Music & Michael Ketterer | REBELS (Deluxe) | 2020 |
| The Fathers Heart | Bellarive | The Heartbeat | 2012 |
| Audience of One | Big Daddy Weave | One and Only | 2002 |
| Father | Hillsong United | Aftermath | 2011 |
| Extravagant | Meredith Andrews | Deeper (Deluxe Edition) | 2016 |
| Risen King (Sons and Daughters) (feat. David Leach) | Life Center Worship | Debut EP | 2019 |
| Father of Lights | Jesus Culture | Jesus Culture Awakening: Live From Chicago | 2011 |
| 9AM | |||
| Children Of Light | Kristian Stanfill | Passion: Let The Future Begin | 2013 |
| My Fathers World | Jadon Lavik | Roots Run Deep | 2008 |
| The Fathers Heart | Hillsong Worship | A Beautiful Exchange | 2010 |
| Children of God | Phil Wickham | Children of God | 2016 |
| Great Is Your Faithfulness | Martin Smith | Back to the Start (Deluxe Version) | 2013 |
| Who You Say I Am (Live) | Hillsong Worship | There Is More (Live) | 2018 |
| Praise the Father, Praise the Son | Chris Tomlin | Hello Love | 2008 |
| How Deep The Fathers Love For Us | Nichole Nordeman | Worship Together Favorites | 2007 |
| Hallowed Father | Jeremy Riddle | Full Attention | 2007 |
| Father, Spirit, Jesus | Casting Crowns | LIfesong | 2005 |
| Holy, Holy, Holy (We Bow Before Thee) | Shane & Shane | Hymns Live | 2019 |
| Wonderful Maker | Chris Tomlin | Not To Us | 2002 |
| No Longer Slaves | Jonathan & Melissa Helser | We Will Not Be Shaken | 2015 |
| From Whom All Blessings Flow (Doxology) | Hillsong Worship | Awake | 2019 |
JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Good News Focus is on Acts 3:19.
“Repent then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord.”
In the New International Version of the Bible, the word “Repent” appears 78 times. It is an important word in the Gospel, which means to change one’s mind. We were going in the wrong direction, but we changed our mind about God and changed course.
God’s grace allows U-turns. And what a refreshing relief to walk in peace with God-to know that our sins are not leading us to captivity, but that His grace is leading us to freedom in Christ. Our sin is not leading us to isolation from God, but His grace is leading us to a meaningful relationship with Christ. Our sin is not leading us to condemnation, but His grace is leading us to salvation.
Jesus is our Source of Good News, leading us to a place of pure refreshment in His saving grace in the Year of Vision.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
JOHN SHIRK -Today’s Good News Focus is on Romans 5, verses 6 to 8.
“You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person someone might possibly dare to die. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
It is hard to fathom a love that is willing to go the extra mile like this. Jesus did not die for those who were righteous, because there were none righteous except for Him. Jesus died for us in our sinful condition. His motive for going to the cross was love, which moves us to receive His gift of forgiveness.
Romans 6:23 tells us that the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Jesus is our source of Good News, leading us to a place of redemption in the Year of Vision.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Vision, today’s 20/20 Insight focuses on God’s accomplishments through us.
If there is one thing about the Christian life that is both humbling and exciting, it is found in being chosen as instruments of God to accomplish great things while we live on the earth.
Whether we are building up the church or speaking out against injustice; whether we are singing a new song to the LORD or volunteering for a local ministry, God’s grace enables us. That means that He deserves the credit for whatever good we accomplish.
Isaiah 26:12 says, “Lord, you establish peace for us; all that we have accomplished you have done for us.” And Psalm 115, verse 1 says, “Not to us, LORD, not to us, but to your name be the glory, because of your love and faithfulness.”
Focusing on God’s accomplishments through us gives us greater clarity for living out the Christian life.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Good News Focus is on Daniel 6, verses 26 and 27.
After Daniel was delivered from the den of lions, King Darius wrote this message to all the nations of the earth, regarding Daniel’s God.
“He is the living God and he endures forever; his kingdom will not be destroyed, his dominion will never end. He rescues and he saves; he performs signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth. He has rescued Daniel from the power of the lions.”
One of the metaphors for Satan is a roaring lion. He prowls around looking for someone to devour, but we don’t have to live in fear of his power if we are close to God. James 4:7 says, “Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Come near to God and he will come near to you.”
The deliverance of Daniel from the lions’ den is an inspiring story, and it is also our spiritual reality when we are faithful to God.
Jesus is our Source of Good News, leading us to a place of deliverance from the spiritual forces of evil in the Year of Vision.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
Today’s lineup includes a couple mini themes: Hallelujah & Dedication.
Plus, songs inspired by conversations I had this week with local worship leaders Elissa Lee of Victory Church and Dan Seiz of Worship Center. And this week’s New Release Roundup with Mack Brock, Selah, Rebecca St. James and more!
I played Paul Baloche’s song “What A Good God” and mentioned this live video filmed with lots of local worship leaders at LCBC. Have you seen it yet?
Kristi Leigh, WJTL DJ
Kristi@WJTL.com
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| Song Title | Artist | Album | Year |
| 6AM | |||
| The Blessing (feat. Cody Carnes) [Cinematic Version] | Kari Jobe | Single | 2020 |
| King of Kings (Live) | Hillsong Worship | Single | 2019 |
| Living Hope | Phil Wickham | Living Hope – Single | 2018 |
| Light Breaking Through (feat. Lauren Lee Anderson) | North Point Worship | Light Breaking Through / Sons And Daughters – EP | 2020 |
| Praise Before My Breakthrough | Bryan & Katie Torwalt | Praise Before My Breakthrough – EP | 2018 |
| Do It Again | Elevation Worship | Speak Revival – EP | 2016 |
| Ill Give Thanks (feat. Kirby Kaple) | Housefires | Housefires V (Live) | 2019 |
| No One But You (Live) | Hillsong Worship | Awake (Deluxe) | 2019 |
| I Will Sing | Martin Smith | Exalt – EP | 2020 |
| Fighting for Us | Michael Farren | Fighting for Us – Single | 2018 |
| 7AM | |||
| Defender | Rita Springer | Battles | 2017 |
| Victory Is Yours (feat. Bethany Wohrle) | Bethel Music | Victory | 2019 |
| Famous For (I Believe) [feat. Jenn Johnson] | Tauren Wells | Citizen of Heaven | 2020 |
| Another In the Fire (Studio Remix feat. Taya) | Hillsong UNITED | Single | 2020 |
| His Mercy Is More | Matt Boswell & Matt Papa | His Mercy Is More | 2019 |
| Raise a Hallelujah (feat. Jonathan David Helser & Melissa Helser) | Bethel Music | Victory | 2019 |
| My Hallelujah | Bryan & Katie Torwalt | Praise Before My Breakthrough – EP | 2018 |
| Endless Alleluia (Live) | Bethel Music & Cory Asbury | Victory (Live) | 2019 |
| The Heart Of Worship (feat. Martin Smith of Delirious) | Matt Redman | I Could Sing Of Your Love Forever | 1999 |
| Clear The Stage | Ross King | And All the Decorations, Too | 2003 |
| 8AM | |||
| Nothing Else | Cody Carnes | Nothing Else – Single | 2019 |
| I Choose to Worship | Rend Collective | Choose to Worship | 2020 |
| No Weapon | Pat Barrett | Single | 2020 |
| What a Good God | Paul Baloche | Behold Him | 2020 |
| Reign Above It All | Paul McClure | Revival’s In The Air (Live) | 2020 |
| Holy Water (Church Sessions) (feat. Tasha Cobbs Leonard) | We The Kingdom | Single | 2020 |
| Never Lost | Elevation Worship | Single | 2019 |
| Good Grace (Live) | Hillsong UNITED | Good Grace (Live) – Single | 2018 |
| Adoration | Life Center Worship | Single | 2020 |
| Mercy|Grace | (the autumn) | Songs of Mercy and Grace | 2018 |
| Greatest Love Story | Providence Worship | Live On The Hill | 2020 |
| Even the Heavens Sing (feat. Ryan Lewis | Living Word Music | With All Creations Song | 2020 |
| 9AM | |||
| Close (feat. Diana Trout) | Living Word Music | With All Creations Song | 2020 |
| Path To Peace | Worship Center Music | Single | |
| See A Victory | Elevation Worship | At Midnight – EP | 2019 |
| Graves Into Gardens (feat. Brandon Lake) | Elevation Worship | Graves Into Garders | 2020 |
| Come Out of that Grave (Resurrection Power) | Brandon Lake | Revivals In The Air (Live) | 2020 |
| Peace Be Still (feat. Lauren Daigle) | The Belonging Co | All the Earth | 2017 |
| You Reign (Live) | Mack Brock | Single | 2020 |
| Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me | Selah | Firm Foundation | 2019 |
| Battle Is The Lords (feat. Brandon Lake) Alt version | Rebecca St James | Single | 2020 |
| Still in Control (feat. Mack Brock) | Jesus Culture | Single | 2020 |
JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Vision, today’s 20/20 Insight focuses on the wisdom of God’s counsel.
In Isaiah 48:17, This is what the LORD says-your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: ‘I am the LORD your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go.”
God has a plan for our lives. His instruction is for our benefit. He made us, so He knows how we are wired, and what is ultimately for our good. Trusting in God’s guidance is foundational for being teachable. Why would we follow someone if we thought they were leading us to a dead-end? God’s plan is NOT a dead end. He is leading us somewhere good. God supplies us with His sufficient grace for our journey of faith. He leads us by His Word, in His will, and for His glory.
If we don’t know where God is leading us in the present time, we can start with a prayer like this recorded in Psalm 143, verse 10: “Teach me to do your will, for you are my God.”
Focusing on the wisdom of God’s counsel gives us greater clarity for living out the Christian life.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
