JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Key Element for Thriving Relationships is telling our children about God’s faithfulness.
In Isaiah 38:19, King Hezekiah said to the LORD, “Fathers tell their children about your faithfulness.”
This is a significant way that the Gospel message gets passed on from generation to generation. This requires parents to be proactive in telling our children the good news about Jesus Christ. By sharing this message in a spirit of love, we are giving our children the gift of hope and spiritual direction.
Psalm 78:4 says, “We will not hide them from their children; we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the LORD, his power, and the wonders he has done.”
Telling our children about God’s faithfulness is a key element for thriving relationships that honor God.
JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Faith-Building Verse is Joshua 21:45.
“Not one of all the LORD’s good promises to Israel failed; every one was fulfilled.”
The LORD is a promise keeper. It may take time for His words to be fulfilled, but He can be trusted to deliver on them at the right time. We can look at the nation of Israel as an example of God’s faithfulness.
Throughout the Old Testament, there were prophecies about a Messianic figure who would emerge onto the world stage. God delivered on that promise through the appearance of Jesus.
Romans 5:6 says, “You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly.”
This Faith-Building Verse inspires us to trust in God’s promises in the Year of Relationship.
JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Key Element for Thriving Relationships is Faithfulness.
This is one of the qualities found in the fruit of the Spirit.
God’s faithfulness is a consistent theme throughout the Bible. Lamentations 3:23 tells us that God’s compassions are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
To be faithful is to be reliable and trustworthy. Walking with Jesus will train us to live with godly integrity, keep our commitments, stay true to our promises, and be loyal to our friends.
One example of faithfulness in the Bible was a man named Epaphras. The Apostle Paul described him as a faithful minister of Christ. He taught the Colossian church about God’s grace. He was also faithful in prayer for God’s people to stand firm in all the will of God.
Jesus taught that whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much.
Faithfulness is a key element for thriving relationships that honor God.
Happy November! This month is a big Season of Gratitude Sunday mornings on WJTL. Every week there will be a special lineup meant to stir up thankful praises. This week the playlist is themed with a focus on remembering God’s faithfulness. It includes songs like “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”, “Faithful To The End”, “You Never Let Go”, “Yes and Amen”, “Promises” and more. Plus, a group of songs from local leaders and worship teams! See all the details below.
JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Good News Focus is on Romans 1:17.
For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed-a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: ‘The righteous will live by faith.”
The book of Romans makes it very clear that we have all sinned and fall short of the glory of God. That puts us in debt to God. We owe Him more than we can offer Him. Our good deeds are not enough to earn credit. Our tithes and offerings are not enough to buy credit. But God’s grace has been revealed through Jesus and is a gift by which we can receive the credit of righteousness, which clears our debt of sin.
Romans 3:22 says that this righteousness is given through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. That is how we can truly live in the light of God’s love.
Jesus is our Source of Good News, leading us to places of forgiveness, faithfulness, and righteousness in the Year of Vision.
This morning’s playlist includes lots of new songs from Rend Collective, Chris McClarney, MoveSomebody and a bunch from Matt Redman’s new release “Let There Be Wonder”! Plus, clips from my recent conversation with Cory Asbury. (You can hear the whole thing on the Praise & Worship Podcast, Episode 5)! I do have his very latest, the acoustic rendition of “The Father’s House” in today’s lineup.
Plus, some little song sets with encouraging reminders in the lyrics, focusing on God moving even in the winter season of our lives — and his new mercies and great faithfulness.
JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Vision, today’s 20/20 Insight focuses on God’s faithfulness.
Lamentations 3:22 says, “Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” I say to myself, ‘The LORD is my portion; therefore, I will wait for him.’ The LORD is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him.”
In the morning, some people see a sunrise. In his view of the sunrise, the writer of Lamentations saw more. He saw hope in the Lord. He was reminded of the faithfulness of God.
Focusing on God’s faithfulness gives us greater clarity for living out the Christian faith.
JOHN SHIRK -In the Year of Redemption, today’s Freedom Phrase is based on Lamentations 3:22 and 23.
“Because
of the LORD’s great love, we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail.
They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”
God’s
faithful love for us is written in the sky each morning with the reliable
appearance of the sunrise. Even as the sunrise breaks the darkness of the
night, so the grace of God has the power to break the spiritual strongholds in
our lives that keep us in the darkness.
While
his people were living in captivity, the writer of Lamentations was comforted
by the compassion of God to be their source of light and hope.
Through Jesus, we are set free to receive a new start for a brighter day.
JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Eye on Integrity is based on Psalm 138, verse 2.
“I will bow down toward your holy temple and will praise your name for your love and your faithfulness, for you have exalted above all things your name and your word.”
As we see this passage in light of the Gospel, Jesus is the name above all names. His name is worthy of our praise. His faithfulness can be seen in the nail scars of His hands where He was pierced for our transgressions. If we search the entire universe, we will not find a more faithful friend or worthy Savior than Jesus. His name and word have the power to break the chains of sin in our lives and lift us to a place of fellowship with Him. As we bow to Jesus, we agree with Him that His name and His word are exalted above all else.
Walking in humble worship is a virtue to embrace for our lives in the Year of Integrity.
I really hope this theme encourages you, no matter how things are going in your life. Time after time and season after season, I see God is moving in mysterious ways–He is loving and good.
Kristi Leigh – WJTL DJ
Kristi@WJTL.com
Song Title
Artist
Year
Album
6AM
Anchor (Live)
Hillsong Live
2013
Glorious Ruins (Live)
God of Comfort (Live)
Tim Hughes
2002
Glimpses of Glory (Live)
Faithful One
Selah & Christy Nockels
2006
Bless the Broken Road – The Duets Album
Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus
Casting Crowns
2007
WOW Hymns
Your Love Oh Lord (Psalm 36)
Third Day
2000
Offerings
Your Faithfulness
Jon Thurlow
2010
Strong Love
Fail Us Not
1000 Generations
2009
1000 Generations
You Never Change
Rita Springer
2017
Battles
If You Never [Live]
Christy Nockels
2015
Let It Be Jesus [Live]
Faithful God
Laura Story
Blessings
You Never Stop
Lincoln Brewster
2014
Oxygen
I Lift My Hands
Chris Tomlin
2010
And If Our God Is For Us
Take Courage (Kristene DiMarco)
Bethel Music
2017
Starlight (Live)
7AM
Take Heart
Hillsong United
2011
Aftermath
Reckless Love
Cory Asbury
2017
Reckless Love – Single
Day After Day
Kristian Stanfill
2011
Mountains Move
Never Once
Matt Redman
2011
10,000 Reasons
You Will Never Run
Rend Collective
2015
As Family We Go
How Faithful You Are (Psalm 89) (LaRue, Ingram)
Phillip LaRue
2005
The Message – Psalms
Faithful
Sisterbrother
2011
SisterBrother
You Never Let Go
Bryan & Katie Torwalt
2016
Champion
Lord, I Need You (feat. Audrey Assad)
Matt Maher
2013
All The People Said Amen
Your Love Never Fails
Jesus Culture
2008
Your Love Never Fails
As Sure As The Sun
Ellie Holcomb
2015
As Sure As The Sun
How Great Is Your Faithfulness
Matt Redman
2009
We Shall Not Be Shaken
8AM
Faithful to the End (feat. Paul & Hannah McClure)
Bethel Music
Have It All
Great Is Thy Faithfulness
Chris Rice
2007
Peace Like a River – The Hymns Project
Psalm 118 (Your Steadfast Love)
Robbie Seay Band
2015
Psalms LP
Hallelujah (Friend and King)
Tim Hughes
2015
Pocketful of Faith
Faithful
Chris Tomlin
2010
And If Our God Is For Us… (Deluxe Edition)
Yes and Amen
Housefires
2016
Housefires III
Immeasurably More
Rend Collective
2014
The Art Of Celebration
Promises
Desperation Band
2006
Who You Are
You Never Fail (Live)
Hillsong Live
2013
Glorious Ruins (Live)
The Lord Our God (feat. Passion)
Kristian Stanfill
2013
Passion: Let The Future Begin
Never Lost
Rita Springer
2017
Battles
Unfailing Love
Chris Tomlin
2004
Arriving
Faithful God
Gateway Worship
2010
God Be Praised
9AM
Unfailing
Lifepoint Worship
2015
Holy Spirit Come
Faithful
Rend Collective
2010
Build Your Kingdom Here (A Rend Collective Mix Tape)
You Never Let Go
Matt Redman
2006
Passion: Everything Glorious
Always
Kristian Stanfill
2011
Passion: Here For You
Mountain
Bryan & Katie Torwalt
2016
Champion
Never Let Go
David Crowder Band
2007
Remedy
Do It Again
Elevation Worship
2016
Speak Revival – EP
Questions (You Are Faithful)
Matt Redman
2017
Glory Song
Never Gonna Let Me Go (feat. Kristian Stanfill) [Live]
JOHN SHIRK – We have a new theme this year for encouraging growth in your relationship with God. 2018 has been designated as the Year of Integrity. We will take a look at what God’s Word has to say about integrity. We will also examine how God’s people walked with integrity.
Today’s Person of Integrity is Jesus.
When Jesus was inviting people into a relationship with Him, He used two words that were life-changing for whoever would accept His invitation.
Those two words were “Follow me.” There are many faithful people in the Bible with godly characteristics to admire. But no one was like Jesus. He was the Only One who always did what was right and never sinned. He becomes the perfect example of integrity for us to follow. He is full of grace and truth. If we follow Him as Savior and Lord, He will save us from our sins and transform us into His likeness. Under His influence, we will experience a life of love and freedom and joy that this world cannot offer us.
The faithfulness of Jesus to fulfill His mission inspires us to follow Jesus and live a life of integrity.
