Saving Grace Christian Church

We're at Mission ConneXion talking about hope in the Middle East! Tune in at 10 am PCT | 1:00 pm EST to hear what our VP of Ministry Partnerships, Dennis Wiens, has to share. #thereishope

Were at Mission ConneXion talking about hope in the Middle East! Tune in here on Friday, January 19th at 3:00 pm PCT | 6:00 PM EST to see why #thereishope!

I will help thee. - Isaiah 41:13 Wherever the Lord leads us, He will support us; nor shall the difficulties of the way, or the weakness we feel, be too much for us. His hand is stretched out to us, and it is for faith to lay hold of it and proceed, confident of assistance. The arm of His power is the protection of His people in danger, and the strength of His people in weakness. He is a very present help in trouble. A God at hand. Are you weak, or in difficulty?... Plead His word; it is plain, positive, and sure. He cannot lie. He will not deceive. His strength is made perfect, and is glorified in your weakness. Fear not, underneath are everlasting arms. He will strengthen you with strength in your soul. He CAN help, for He is omnipotent. He WILL help, for He has given you His word. Trust in the Lord at all times; yea, trust in the Lord for ever, for in the Lord Jehovah is everlasting strength. That strength is promised to you, and will be employed for you in answer to prayer. Why then are you so fearful? Why cast down? He says, "I WILL HELP THEE." "He hath said, and shall He not do it? He hath spoken, and shall He not make it good?" Fear not; I am with thee; O be not dismay'd! I, I am thy God, and will still give thee aid! I'll strengthen thee, help thee, and cause thee to stand, Upheld by My righteous, omnipotent hand.

Be careful for nothing. - Philippians 4:6 The Lord careth for us. He knows our wants, and has promised to supply them; our foes, and will deliver us from them; our fears, and will make us ashamed of them. All creatures and things are in His hand, and at His disposal; all circumstances are absolutely under His control. He directs the angel, feeds the sparrow, curbs the devil, and manages the tempest. He is thy FATHER. His love to thee is infinite. Thou art His DELIGHT. His dea...r son. His pleasant child. Will He neglect thee? Impossible. Cast then thy cares upon Him. Tell out all thy desires, fears, and troubles to Him; let Him know every thing FROM THEE, keep nothing back; and then in the confidence of faith expect Him to fulfil His word, and act a Parent's part. Bless Him for all He has given, for all He has promised; plead with Him for all you may need; but never for one moment, or under any circumstances, distrust Him. He cannot love thee more. He is a present help. He will make all His goodness pass before thee. He will rejoice over thee to do thee good, with His whole heart, and with His whole soul. Then let me banish anxious care, Confiding in my Father's love; To Him make known my wants in prayer, Prepared His answer to approve.

Fear of death. - Hebrews 2:15 All must die, but all do not die alike; some are cut off suddenly, others by a lingering illness; some die only safe, others happy. Some fear death all their lives, others do not. But death must be viewed through Jesus, or fear it we shall, if we think seriously.... Death is a separation from the body; the second death is a separation from God. The former we must pass through, not so the latter. What shall separate us from the love of God? DEATH? No, we are more than conquerors through Him that hath loved us. Death only opens the prison-door, and sets the captive free. It is an answer to our many prayers for deliverance, for freedom from sin, and for perfect happiness. If we are united to Jesus by a living faith, death cannot disunite us; but will only introduce us into His presence, that we may for ever enjoy His love. If we walk with God; if we believe the Saviour's word; if we look beyond the valley; we shall not fear death. Jesus will not leave us then. He will be present according to His word, and we shall prove His faithfulness, veracity, and love. "Thanks be unto God who giveth us the victory, through our Lord Jesus Christ." Why should I shrink at pain and woe, Or feel at death dismay? I've Canaan's goodly land in view, And realms of endless day.