{"id":2973,"date":"2014-03-19T13:06:51","date_gmt":"2014-03-19T13:06:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fullmeasureofjoy.com\/?p=2973"},"modified":"2014-03-19T13:06:51","modified_gmt":"2014-03-19T13:06:51","slug":"god-so-loved-the-world-musical-musings-in-march","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fullmeasureofjoy.com\/?p=2973","title":{"rendered":"\u201cGod so Loved the World\u201d \u2013 Musical Musings in March"},"content":{"rendered":"

I\u2019ve recently finished a study on the parables that Jesus spoke to the people of His day. What I\u2019ve come to learn is that even though I\u2019m not a sower, a sheep herder, or a wealthy land owner, these earthly stories with heavenly meanings are very relevant in my life. As a wise student of Scripture, I am entrusted with Jesus\u2019 words and am expected to be transformed by them.<\/p>\n

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\"IMAG1492\"<\/a>In a couple of parables we\u2019ve studied, we\u2019ve learned about giving. Financial support of God\u2019s kingdom is taught throughout Scripture. It is something we are called to do.<\/p>\n

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God doesn\u2019t ask us to give of ourselves or our talents or our money because He needs it. He asks us to give so that we might be transformed. So that we might be more like Him.<\/p>\n

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One statement made in this study went something like this (I can\u2019t seem to find the actual quote in the book) in regard to John 3:16. When we give we are most like God.<\/p>\n

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I\u2019m reminded of Jesus\u2019 words in Luke 21 as He watched the rich place their offering into the temple treasury. He also saw a poor widow place two small coins into the treasury. This is what Jesus said. \u201cI tell you the truth, this poor widow has put more in than all the others. All these people gave their gifts out of their wealth; but she out of her poverty put in all she had to live on.\u201d <\/i>(Luke 21:3-4 \u2013 NIV)<\/p>\n

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This widow placed her trust in God. She believed that if she gave all that she had, He would care for her.<\/p>\n

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That\u2019s what God is looking for. Willing people whose hearts completely trust Him.<\/p>\n

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God gave His only Son for mankind. He gave the ultimate gift. When we are open to sharing what we have, we are most like God.<\/p>\n

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Today, I want to share this beautiful song that encapsulates the Gospel. As you read and listen, I pray that you place your trust in God. I pray that you\u2019ll look at giving in a new light. I pray that God\u2019s Word will transform you.<\/p>\n

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\u201cGod so Loved the World\u201d<\/p>\n

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God so loved the world.
\nGod so loved the world,
\nthat He gave His only begotten Son,
\nthat whoso believeth, believeth in Him
\nshould not perish, should not perish
\nbut have everlasting life.<\/p>\n

For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world.
\nGod sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world;
\nbut that the world through Him might be saved.<\/p>\n

God so loved the world.
\nGod so loved the world,
\nthat He gave His only begotten Son,
\nthat whoso believeth, believeth in Him
\nshould not perish, should not perish
\nbut have everlasting life,<\/p>\n

everlasting life, everlasting, everlasting life.
\nGod so loved the world.
\nGod so loved the world.
\nGod so loved the world.[i]<\/a><\/p>\n

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Click here <\/a>to listen to this beautiful melody.<\/p>\n

 
\nGrace and peace be yours in abundance,<\/p>\n

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Donna<\/p>\n


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[i]<\/a> \u201cGod So Loved the World,\u201d Words from John 3:16-17, Music by John Stainer (1840-1901), 1887.<\/p>\n

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