January 15, 2011 - Scripture Memory - 2 Timothy 3:12

2 Timothy 3:12 (NIV)

In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.

I have just finished reading The Heavenly Man , The Story of Chinese Christian Brother Yun with Paul Hattaway. Bro Yun was born in 1958 and became a believer at age 16, born into a poor family and section of China and yet God chose to use Brother Yun's faith as a witness to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ to thousands.  As I read this book I realized I was reading about the modern day Apostle Paul. Bro Yun was incarserated in Prison four separate times and each time God used this experience to bring others to the knowledge of Jesus. He was sent to prison so he would not be "another Judas" Bro Yun would not tell the Chinese authorities who the other Christians were.  Each season of time Bro. Yun spent in prison provided him time to memorize more scripture when he was allowed to have a bible. His time in solitary confinmenbt was a great place for prayer to learn more about who God is and wants to be in His life.

Scripture Memory 2011 - Psalm 105:4

When I think of Scripture Memory it has to be Scripture Meditation for the natural result becomes Scripture Memory.  So as I begin this New Year 2011 this verse has special significance for me.

Psalm 105:4 English Standard Version (ESV)
Seek the LORD and his strength;
  seek His Presence continually!

My pastor mentioned in one of his recent messages from the Book of John to Seek God's vision for each day then as I am obedient to that...God will give me His Divine PROvision.

My Goal in 2011 is to do just that...Seek God's vision for me today and each day then I believe my various issues will take care of themselves.

This is a Song I Must Sing of Grace and Peace.
Sylvia