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Scripture references are from The Holy Bible: New International Version. © 1984 by International Bible Society; NEW AMERICAN STANDARD BIBLE®, Copyright © 1995 by The Lockman Foundation, New King James Version (NKJV) Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. and the King James Version.
Personal Mission Statement: "I am created by God to bring Him glory. Through God's Son Jesus Christ I have been redeemed and I make it my life's goal to please the Lord. My mission in life is to honor God through my faith and obedience and to prepare myself and all whom I may influence for eternity."
© Copyright 2013 Stephen C. Weber - All Rights Reserved
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Tuesday,
July 9, 2013
Ester and Stephen with the Louisville Slugger big bat
"Enjoying The Journey"
Listen to this message on your audio player. Note: Due to travel a podcast was not prepared for this message.
"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full" (John 10:10). “We must through many tribulations enter the kingdom of God” (Acts 14:22).
We are travelling through the Midwest on our way to several family reunions in Oklahoma and Arkansas, as well as seeing family and friends along the way. One of the things we enjoy about travelling is seeing interesting and at times unusual sights as we drive along. Our goal is just not getting there but enjoying the journey along the way. We actually prefer seeing sights that are a bit unusual and expect to share some stories and photos during our trip.
Many travel with only a focus on the destination. The goal is to get there. I recall my mom and dad and their varying attitudes in making a long trip, especially when it was about going to see their kids. Mom just wanted to get there. Dad enjoyed traveling and seeing things along the way. That caused a bit of conflict, but it also added to their colorful relationship and the compromises needed in a marriage.
I want to make an application here concerning our spiritual journey. We do have a destination and by all means that should be our main focus. But the journey is what we call "the present life" (1 Timothy 4:8). Eternal life is expressed as "life indeed" (1 Timothy 6:19).
Our daily text is a passage many of us have memorized, "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full" (John 10:10). What a contrast Jesus portrays here and those of us who see the work of the devil in people's lives see the stealing, killing and destroying of their very soul and how it affects their personhood and even those closest to them. On this trip we have seen this as we've traveled, especially walking along a major city street.
But Jesus came that we "may have life, and have it to the full." Other versions state; "have it more abundantly" (KJV), "have it abundantly" (NASV), "have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows)" (Amplified).
We believe that this is speaking of abundance along the journey of this present life. Today although “we must through many tribulations enter the kingdom of God” may the Lord help us to experience His abundant life on the journey through this present life.
Be encouraged today,
Stephen & Brooksyne Weber
Daily prayer:
Father, You
made it possible for us to experience this earthly journey in abundance
when You sent Jesus to earth. He came that we might have the fullness
of the Spirit within our lives. The devil comes to steal from us and
destroy our lives but as we test Your Word we find that You supply in
abundance Your peace, joy, purpose for living and an overcoming spirit
in the midst of the enemy's arsenal of weaponry. Through
many tribulations we will enter Your Kingdom, but it will be worth it
all when we see Christ. Keep us faithful till then. In the name of
Jesus we pray. Amen.
Today's message is dedicated to the memory of our friend Jerry Engle, who experienced abundant life during his journey here on earth. Jerry was a long time reader whom we met about 11 years ago shortly after we moved to Mount Joy when he and his wife came to breakfast in our home. He encouraged us greatly in this ministry and shared his joyful spirit and earnest Christian commitment with all those around him. He had battled cancer for a few years and we were saddened this morning to open the obituary page online from our Lancaster newspaper and see his name among them. We include it here for the locals who may be familiar with him or his family business. What a wonderful testimonial is included in the write-up of His Christian walk. Our prayers are with the family at this time.
* Due to travel we are temporarily suspending the preparation of regular podcasts with each message. It is a complex set-up and time-consuming to prepare in a hotel room. We expect to periodically prepare some messages as podcasts while on the road and resume regular podcasts when we return home.
Some scenes along our journey:
Last
night we visited with my (Stephen's) niece Greta and her family in the
Saint Louis area. Greta is my brother Mike's only child and was the
baby that first made me an uncle. We had dinner with them and visited
awhile but are pleased we will also see them later in the week at a
reunion in Oklahoma. Shown in this photo are her husband Dean and
children Carolyn and Scott.
We are now at a hotel along Route 66 and heading toward Springfield, MO today.
The story behind the Slugger big bat.
Old buildings along Main Street and the Ohio River in Louisville Kentucky have their historic facade.
In this case they left the facade while demolishing the building!
This newer building has a lighthouse on top!
We passed this collection of airplanes in a yard along I-64 on our route to Saint Louis. We passed this sight four years ago and stopped to visit with the owner.
When approaching Saint Louis we always look for the arch. I took this photo of the
arch under Eads
Bridge from the Riverboat several years ago.
The Eads Bridge was built in 1874 and is still used today.
Today's
Suggested Music and Supplemental Resources
"I Wouldn't Take Nothing for My Journey [Live]" Video Homecoming singers
Ester and Stephen with the Louisville Slugger big bat
"Enjoying The Journey"
Listen to this message on your audio player. Note: Due to travel a podcast was not prepared for this message."The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full" (John 10:10). “We must through many tribulations enter the kingdom of God” (Acts 14:22).
We are travelling through the Midwest on our way to several family reunions in Oklahoma and Arkansas, as well as seeing family and friends along the way. One of the things we enjoy about travelling is seeing interesting and at times unusual sights as we drive along. Our goal is just not getting there but enjoying the journey along the way. We actually prefer seeing sights that are a bit unusual and expect to share some stories and photos during our trip.
Many travel with only a focus on the destination. The goal is to get there. I recall my mom and dad and their varying attitudes in making a long trip, especially when it was about going to see their kids. Mom just wanted to get there. Dad enjoyed traveling and seeing things along the way. That caused a bit of conflict, but it also added to their colorful relationship and the compromises needed in a marriage.
I want to make an application here concerning our spiritual journey. We do have a destination and by all means that should be our main focus. But the journey is what we call "the present life" (1 Timothy 4:8). Eternal life is expressed as "life indeed" (1 Timothy 6:19).
Our daily text is a passage many of us have memorized, "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full" (John 10:10). What a contrast Jesus portrays here and those of us who see the work of the devil in people's lives see the stealing, killing and destroying of their very soul and how it affects their personhood and even those closest to them. On this trip we have seen this as we've traveled, especially walking along a major city street.
But Jesus came that we "may have life, and have it to the full." Other versions state; "have it more abundantly" (KJV), "have it abundantly" (NASV), "have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows)" (Amplified).
We believe that this is speaking of abundance along the journey of this present life. Today although “we must through many tribulations enter the kingdom of God” may the Lord help us to experience His abundant life on the journey through this present life.
Are you trusting Jesus, all along the way?
Does He grow more precious
To your heart each day?
Are you His disciple?
Test His Word and see,
He will give the Spirit more abundantly.
Does He grow more precious
To your heart each day?
Are you His disciple?
Test His Word and see,
He will give the Spirit more abundantly.
Be encouraged today,
Stephen & Brooksyne Weber
Daily prayer:
Father, You
made it possible for us to experience this earthly journey in abundance
when You sent Jesus to earth. He came that we might have the fullness
of the Spirit within our lives. The devil comes to steal from us and
destroy our lives but as we test Your Word we find that You supply in
abundance Your peace, joy, purpose for living and an overcoming spirit
in the midst of the enemy's arsenal of weaponry. Through
many tribulations we will enter Your Kingdom, but it will be worth it
all when we see Christ. Keep us faithful till then. In the name of
Jesus we pray. Amen.Today's message is dedicated to the memory of our friend Jerry Engle, who experienced abundant life during his journey here on earth. Jerry was a long time reader whom we met about 11 years ago shortly after we moved to Mount Joy when he and his wife came to breakfast in our home. He encouraged us greatly in this ministry and shared his joyful spirit and earnest Christian commitment with all those around him. He had battled cancer for a few years and we were saddened this morning to open the obituary page online from our Lancaster newspaper and see his name among them. We include it here for the locals who may be familiar with him or his family business. What a wonderful testimonial is included in the write-up of His Christian walk. Our prayers are with the family at this time.
* Due to travel we are temporarily suspending the preparation of regular podcasts with each message. It is a complex set-up and time-consuming to prepare in a hotel room. We expect to periodically prepare some messages as podcasts while on the road and resume regular podcasts when we return home.
Some scenes along our journey:
Last
night we visited with my (Stephen's) niece Greta and her family in the
Saint Louis area. Greta is my brother Mike's only child and was the
baby that first made me an uncle. We had dinner with them and visited
awhile but are pleased we will also see them later in the week at a
reunion in Oklahoma. Shown in this photo are her husband Dean and
children Carolyn and Scott. We are now at a hotel along Route 66 and heading toward Springfield, MO today.
The story behind the Slugger big bat.
Old buildings along Main Street and the Ohio River in Louisville Kentucky have their historic facade.
In this case they left the facade while demolishing the building!
This newer building has a lighthouse on top!
We passed this collection of airplanes in a yard along I-64 on our route to Saint Louis. We passed this sight four years ago and stopped to visit with the owner.
The Eads Bridge was built in 1874 and is still used today.
"I Wouldn't Take Nothing for My Journey [Live]" Video Homecoming singers
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consider making a donation to Daily Encouragement Net so that we can
continue to prepare and provide this daily resource which is
accessed by believers and seekers all over the world. Daily
Encouragement Net relies solely on the generosity and financial support
of its readers and podcast listeners. See here for more information on supporting this
ministry. Gifts are tax deductible.Permissions: Please feel free to pass on, reproduce and distribute any material on Daily Encouragement Net, in part or in whole, in any format, provided that you do not alter the wording in any way or charge a fee beyond the cost of reproduction. It is our desire to spread this material, not protect or restrict it. I do request that you keep the contact, copyright and subscription information intact.
Text only version for printing: To make a text only version for printing (without photos or any of the supplemental materials)
1) Open the basic text editor that comes with all computers (known as wordpad, textpad, etc.) You can also use a program like Word and select paste text only.
2) Select and copy the text from the portion of the message you want to print.
3) Paste into the text pad. (The photos won't show up but you will have a brief text description of the photo which you can delete or just ignore.)
4) Format if you desire (change font, increase or decrease size, etc.)
5) Print!
Scripture references are from The Holy Bible: New International Version. © 1984 by International Bible Society; NEW AMERICAN STANDARD BIBLE®, Copyright © 1995 by The Lockman Foundation, New King James Version (NKJV) Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. and the King James Version.
Personal Mission Statement: "I am created by God to bring Him glory. Through God's Son Jesus Christ I have been redeemed and I make it my life's goal to please the Lord. My mission in life is to honor God through my faith and obedience and to prepare myself and all whom I may influence for eternity."
© Copyright 2013 Stephen C. Weber - All Rights Reserved
Daily Encouragement Net - 495 Kraybill Church Road - Mount Joy, PA 17552 USA