IS HE

"His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord."

Matthew 25:21
King James Version

Grace B. Maxwell wrote a hymn that should make all of us search our heart "Is He Satisfied with Me?" Can you say yes to this question?

"I am satisfied with Jesus, But a question comes to me As I ponder o’er His goodness: Is He satisfied with me?"

Every time I hear this hymn I ask Jesus if I am hurting Him or if I am making Him happy. Are you hurting Him or making Him happy?

Joanne Lowe
April 8, 2021

 HE STILL LOVES US

"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved."

John 3:16, 17
King James Version

One of my favorite hymns is "HE" written by Richard Mullan. I love these words in this heart touching and inspiring hymn. What a healing balm it is to our weary battle scarred heart to know God loves us even when we hurt Him and fail Him.

"He can turn the tides and calm the angry sea. He alone decides who writes a symphony. He lights ev'ry star that makes our darkness bright. He keeps watch all through each long and lonely night. He still finds the time to hear a child's first prayer, Saint or sinner call and always find Him there. Though it makes Him sad to see the way we live, He'll always say, "I forgive."

If you are going through a dark valley or crisis, know that God loves you and cares for you and will comfort and encourage you if you only pray and ask Him to help you.

Heavenly Father, thank You for loving us and caring about us even when we hurt You or Jesus by our words and actions. I pray for every pastor who is preaching the good news of our risen Saviour. Please encourage them and let them know how much You appreciate their service to You. In Jesus' Name, I pray. Amen.

Joanne Lowe
April 7, 2021

 GOD'S PEACE

"Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."

Philippians 4:6, 7
King James Version

I think there are a lot of times that we worry and get upset when we don't have to be upset. If we will take our burdens to our Heavenly Father and leave them there, Jesus will give us peace.

Charles A. Tindley wrote one of my favorite hymns "Leave It There" I love the words in this inspiring hymn. "If the world from you withhold of its silver and its gold, And you have to get along with meager fare, Just remember, in His Word, how He feeds the little bird—Take your burden to the Lord and leave it there.

Leave it there, leave it there, Take your burden to the Lord and leave it there; If you trust and never doubt, He will surely bring you out— Take your burden to the Lord and leave it there."

The next time we are going through a dark valley or crisis instead of worrying, let's take our burden to our Heavenly Father and He will give us peace through our precious Saviour. What a privilege is ours to be God's children.

Joanne Lowe
April 6, 2021

 ALIVE FOREVER

"He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay."

Matthew 28:6
King James Version

Philip P. Bliss wrote the inspiring hymn "HALLELUJAH, HE IS RISEN!". Yes, our Saviour rose from the dead and He is alive forver. He will never have to be crucified again. Yet, I think there are times when we hurt Him and break His heart because we are not kind to one another.

Let's make a special effort to do things and say things that make Jesus happy. If ever someone deserves to be happy, it is Jesus! He is the "KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS". What a privilege to be loved by the Saviour of the world.

Joanne Lowe
April 5, 2021

 GOD LOVES YOU

"Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls?"

Luke 12:24
King James Version

You are precious to God and He loves you so much that He gave His beloved Son to die on the cross for our sins so we can be saved and go to Heaven when we die.

The good news is Jesus is not dead. He is alive and He cares about us. When we cry, He weeps with us and when we are happy, He rejoices with us. He never leaves us, not even for one minute.

if we can't find anything else to be thankful for, we can be happy that our Saviour is alive and with us and loves us unconditionally. Robert Lowry wrote one of my favorite hymns "Up From the Grave He Arose".

"Up from the grave He arose, With a mighty triumph o’er His foes, He arose a Victor from the dark domain, And He lives forever, With His saints to reign. He arose! He arose! Hallelujah! Christ arose!"

Heavenly Father, thank You for loving us so much You gave Your beloved Son to die on the cross so we may live. Jesus, thank You for dying for us so we may live in Heaven for eternity. I love You, Heavenly Father. I love You, Jesus. I love You, Holy Spirit. In Jesus' Name, I pray. Amen.

Joanne Lowe
April 4, 2021

 STILL SAVING

"And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world."

John 12:47
King James Version

Priscilla J. Owens wrote the hymn "JESUS SAVES". I love these words in this inspiring  hymn. "Sing above the battle strife: Jesus saves! Jesus saves! By His death and endless life Jesus saves! Jesus saves!

Shout it brightly through the gloom, When the heart for mercy craves; Sing in triumph o’er the tomb: Jesus saves! Jesus saves!"

Jesus is still saving people today who will humble themselves, admit they are sinners and invite Him into their heart. What a privilege it is to be a part of the family of God.

Have you invited Jesus into your heart? If not, I urge you to open the door of your heart and let Him come in to be your Saviour. You will know a peace, a joy and a happiness you have never known.

Joanne Lowe
April 3, 2021

 HE IS STILL CALLING

"Again, he limiteth a certain day, saying in David, To day, after so long a time; as it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts."

Hebrews 4:7
King James Version

Fanny Crosy wrote the beautiful hymn "Jesus Is Ten­der­ly Call­ing You Home". I love the words in this inspiring and heart touching hymn.

"Jesus is calling the weary to rest, Calling today, calling today, Bring Him your burden and you shall be blest; He will not turn you away. Calling today, calling today, Jesus is calling, is tenderly calling today."

Have you answered His call to serve Him? He may not call you to go to another country but He is calling all of us to serve Him right where we live.

Heavenly Father, thank You for the privilege to serve You. I pray for all who are lonely and discouraged and for all who think nobody loves them or cares. Please comfort and encourage them as You have done for me so many times. Thank You. In Jesus' Name, I pray. Amen.

Joanne Lowe
April 2, 2021