Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL.
For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever and ever. Amen †
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✝️ DAILY DEVOTIONAL, April 19, 2021
“Do not let your hopes or fears come between you and Jesusb follow hard after Him, and He will NEVER FAIL YOU.”
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Man, I needed to hear that.
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Federico Moreno Torrobaas was a well known composer in Spain. He was perhaps best known for his popular light stage musicals called “Zzarzuelas”. Torroba also enjoyed composing music for classical guitar. He was a long time friend of Andres Segovia and a good friend of the entire Romero family of guitarists. His “Castles Of Spain” is a collection of brief musical images (most are under 2 minutes) of famous Spanish castles. They are loved by guitarists because they’re very accessible. What this means, ahem, is that they can be successfully played by even less-than-great players like your humble servant. 🙂
But, in the hands of a virtuoso like Segovia they shine . . Most guitarists pick-and-choose from this collection. But, here, we can hear maestro Segovia play all of ‘em.
What you hear on this recording is Segovia playing one of his famous Jose Ramirez guitars. These instruments were a pretty radical departure more traditional concert guitars. They were big. Where most concert guitars had a string length of 650mm, the Ramirez 1A had a 664 strength length along with a 54mm width. These instruments can be challenging for many players but Segovia, even in his late 70’s, was still a quite powerful player, getting sounds out of this remarkable instrument that most players cannot match. Enjoy.
Please note: the volume appears to be a bit low on this video . . .
Demon Possession
By Pastor Cornelius R. Stam
The modern revival of E.S.P., fortune telling, astrology, magic, the Ouija board, the spirit seance and a score of other occult practices have caused many to wonder whether human beings may be possessed or controlled by evil spirits.
Many Christian people recall the cases of demon possession recorded in the Bible in connection with our Lord’s earthly ministry.
There is indeed much evidence that there was a great outbreak of demon activity when Christ was on earth. This outbreak seems to have abated soon after the Lord’s ascension to heaven, but many are asking: Has another such epidemic broken out?
Whatever the answer to this question, the Scriptures clearly indicate that the best defense against the activity of Satan and his hosts is sincere faith in Christ, of whom we read that, “having vanquished” the powers of evil at Calvary, “He made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it” (Col. 2:15). It is on the basis of Christ’s finished work of redemption that St. Paul joins believers in…
“Giving thanks unto the Father, who hath made us meet [fit] to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of His dear Son” (Col. 1:12,13).
Not only is the true believer in Christ “delivered… from the power of darkness,” but upon believing he becomes “the temple of the Holy Spirit,” a living shrine where Christ is worshipped. Thus St. Paul says again: “What! Know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit” (I Cor. 6:19). How then could the Christian’s body also be the dwelling place of an evil spirit?
https://www.bereanbiblesociety.org/demon-possession/
Colossians 2:15 And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.
Colossians 1:12 ¶ Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:
13 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:
1Corinthians 6:19 What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?
EVIL on full display; as though it’s JUST play.
It’s True. Pedophilia is the Root Cause of all the Sexual Depravity.
Here’s an inestering perspective:
The Real Root of Sexual Sin | Desiring God
No matter……. It is beyond the darkness; the core of evil
Fingers crossed:
NASA’s Mars helicopter Ingenuity is ready to make its first flight attempt Monday
I intended to post this instrumental as a reply to a Garrison Hall post. I know he appreciates the finger work of a skilled guitarist. It was a rare music video on Rumble. I hope they load up more music videos but the Corporatist companies that own the song rights might not allow it.
The singing version of this song was a hit. “Seventy years ago, April 1951, this famous record began a two-month run at Number One on the Billboard charts…How High the Moon” was written by female lyricist Nancy Hamilton and composer Morgan Lewis” (from Steynonline)
https://rumble.com/embed/v8vl9v/?pub=4
One of numerous singing versions of the song.
The guitarist is pretty darn good in that video.
But he needs to work on his set backgrounds and performance clothing a bit… ?
I was thinking that as well GB.
This guy does a good job cleanly playing some devilishly demanding riffs. Les Paul prett y much set the mark for all other guitarists on How Hight The Moon, however. There are just not many players who can get close to what he was doing. Albert Lee, Emmylou’s long-time lead guitarist, does a great job on her version of High High The Moon. He’s every bit as clean a player as Les, although he wasn’t trying for a note-perfect cover he definitely captured the spirit of Les’s pickin’ . Frank Reckard playing with Emmylou after Albert Lee left, also does a cracking good job on Emmylou’s Austin City Limits performance. That said, I think both Albert and Frank would agree that Les is still the king of HHTM.
Les Paul’s version on the Les Paul-Mary Ford album certainly is great and I can’t argue against it being the best. Mark included 7 versions of the song in his article and that was one of them.
“When you return home and you only own the dog”
Made my morning.
DD
That there is one friendly dog.
He brought you dinner….still fresh on the hoof. ?
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Good morning everybody. I was watching our puppy sleeping in his little bed. Oblivious to the worries of the world around us. I felt a little jealous actually. Then I realized that the same God that who is watching over this little puppy is watching over us. We are not alone. We are loved by a God that is bigger than the worries around us.
Have a terrific Monday.
DD
And all dogs go to heaven! 🙂
IS IT NOT IN THE LEAST LIKELY?
“For Joab had turned after Adonijah, though he turned not after Absalom.” 1 Kings ii. 28
Joab stood the big test, he remained absolutely loyal and true to David and did not turn after the fascinating and ambitious Absalom, but yet towards the end of his life he turned after the craven Adonijah. Always remain alert to the fact that where one man has gone back is exactly where anyone may go back (see 1 Cor. x. 13). You have gone through the big crisis, now be alert over the least things; take into calculation the “retired sphere of the leasts.”
We are apt to say – “It is not in the least likely that having been through the supreme crisis, I shall turn now to the things of the world.” Do not forecast where the temptation will come, it is the least likely thing that is the peril. In the aftermath of a great spiritual transaction the “retired sphere of the leasts” begins to tell; it is not dominant, but remember it is there, and if you are not warned, it will trip you up. You have remained true to God under great and intense trials, now beware of the undercurrent. Do not be morbidly introspective, looking forward with dread, but keep alert; keep your memory bright before God. Unguarded strength is double weakness because that is where the “retired sphere of the leasts” saps. The Bible characters fell on their strong points, never on their weak ones.
“Kept by the power of God” – that is the only safety.
Oswald Chambers
April 19th Devotional
Juststevie. Thanks for the words of encouragement. Those are words of wisdom there.
I went to church yesterday and the topic was about unity in the church. Church is being divided by covid as there are polarizing views on where it came from, govt response, lockdown effectiveness and even vaccines. I agreed with much of what he said, but I also feel that the church should be more researched on the vaccine. I don’t see anything but evil about the vaccine and few of our church leaders are taking a position on it.
Thanks for the post,
DD
Yes. Even our supposed great political leadership are being misleading.
I was disappointed that Florida Governor DeSantis was so positive about and recommending the “vaccines”. He should be very neutral and let people make their own decisions based on the facts.
Agreed. I think telling people to make their own minds up should be what every politician and doctor does, but it will not happen in today’s environment. And as the percentage of people who take the vaccine increases the pressure to get it will escalate. My sister in law just endured what could truthfully be called an all out attack by her physician. He dismissed her deeply held religious opposition and ridiculed her ability to form her own opinion based on extensive research she had done. She is now changing doctors.
Wow. Good for your sister! That berating by her doctor had to be difficult to endure but God has apparently blessed her with wisdom and good judgement in this case.
Scenes Beyond the Grave – Marietta Davis
Chapter XXXIV – The Tomb
34:1
The scene of the crucifixion had scarcely passed, when the land of Canaan appeared, manifesting that inactivity consequent upon over excitement, occasioned by the agitation of some momentous question of national policy.
A soft light gently descended, revealing a solitary tomb, around which were stationed armed guards. To that tomb was entrusted the body of Jesus. An angel standing near, touched the tomb with a sceptre he held in his right hand, and it became to us transparent, revealing the body in its quiet rest. To behold that body thus at rest was pleasure; for it removed the burden and anxiety caused by witnessing the sufferings of Jesus, while he passed through his many trials from the garden of Gethsemane to Calvary, under the most cruel and painful circumstances.
Now it calmly reposed in the lone sepulchre, shrouded in clean linen unstained by blood. The still and noiseless atmosphere, undisturbed by the clamor of the shouting rabble, and the sweet sleep of that body, as now presented in its unmolested home, conspired to give that relief which could not fail to soothe the minds of those who had been overwhelmed by the revolting scenes of cruelty and slaughter, which had been displayed during that awful period in which the Lord suffered.
“How calm, how composed is now the body of Jesus!” said the chief guardian, while we were enjoying the rest of spirit as we looked upon it.
“Yea, Jesus resteth,” answered a voice, and Mercy appeared above the tomb. “Yea, he resteth. He maketh the tomb his bed. With his people he slumbereth in the grave. He sanctified the sepulchre of his saints. But he sleepeth to awake again. He also shall awaken all who sleep in death.”
Then one of the celestial choirs descended and chanted over the tomb where Jesus lay.
“Peace and quiet slumber, holy rest, fold gently in thy gracious arms the body of the Lord, which no more endureth pain forever. Holy angels, guard the sacred tomb. Let no intruder pass the portals of this temple where the body of the Redeemer resteth. Stay the dissolving elements, that they change it not. Let it not see corruption. Let not worms feed upon it. It hath been sanctified through suffering.”
To be continued…
At the end of yesterday’s Open Thread, someone (Tornarosa?) wrote an excellent tribute to Ernie Pyle, the war correspondent. A good read.
. . . but deliver us from the Evil One.
Amen ?
Prayer of Saint Ioannikios the Great of Bithynia (+ 846)
My hope is the Father, my refuge the Son, my protection the Holy Spirit. O Holy Trinity, glory to Thee.
The Jesus Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy upon me, a sinner.
The 50th Psalm Septuagint (Psalm 51 KJV).
The Great Lenten Prayer of Saint Ephraim of Syria (+ 373)
“O Lord and Master of my life, . . ..”
Then
Now
I always enjoy hearing Doc Watson, but I didn’t know about Stringspace until just now. Thanks for posting!!
In case you missed them, later in the day/evening on the Open Thread yesterday were several sharings on Paul Revere’s Ride. The historian David Hackett Fischer wrote a very good book on Paul Revere’s Ride.
And today Sundance has published an article with the transcription of Revere’s letter about the events of that weekend that he wrote a few years afterwards!
Happy Patriot’s Day!
Verse of the Day for Monday, April 19, 2021
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“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.”
John 3:16 (KJV)
Thank You, Jesus, for blessings received and prayers answered!!!
BE MY VOICE
PRAYING ON THE ARMOR OF GOD
Father God, I now follow your command to put on the full armor of God, because my battle is not against flesh and blood but against rulers, authorities, the powers of this dark world and against spiritual forces of evil in the unseen world.
I first pray on the Belt of Truth that it may be buckled around my waist, may I be centered and encircled by your truth dear Lord. Hem me inside all that is true and right, and may I be protected and held up by the truth of your living word, in my Lord Jesus name.
I pray on the Breastplate of righteousness, please protect my vital organs and my inner man, cover my integrity, my spirit, and my soul. Guard my heart for it is the wellspring of life, please strengthen and guard the most vulnerable places in my life with that which is right, good, and noble that I might not receive a fatal blow from the enemy, in my Lord Jesus name.
I pray on the Gospel Shoes of Peace. I choose to stand in the shoes of your good news, and on the firm foundation of my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the solid eternal rock. All other ground is sinking sand, I pray that I will not slip or fall, but that my feet would be firmly fitted on your lordship, my Lord Jesus. I choose to stand on you, so that the peace of God, which transcends all understanding will guard my heart and mind in Christ Jesus, the eternal Rock of Ages. I receive your holy peace now my Lord, from the sole of my feet to the crown of my head, in my Lord Jesus name.
I pray the Shield of Faith into my hand now. As I take up the shield of faith, I ask that you might extinguish every dart and arrow, that is launched from the enemy to take me down spiritually, physically, mentally, emotionally, and every attempt of the enemy to destroy my joy. I ask that my faith in you would make it flame out. Extinguish every flaming arrow that would come against me, my life, my family, my home, or my ministry. May my faith always be out in front of me like a shield. Give me the courage to “faith my fears” by choosing to walk by faith and not by sight, in my Lord Jesus name.
I pray on the Helmet of Salvation, that you might protect my mind from the thoughts that can lead me astray. I choose to take every thought captive, and arrest all intentioned ideas and motives that would harm others, or distract me from your holy will for me. I submit every captured thought to the Lordship of my Lord Jesus Christ, and ask that you would imprison those thoughts that are not of you my Lord. Transform my mind and renew my thinking that I may think God thoughts, and have a sober mind that is focused on your glory. Please protect me from being double minded that I may allow my mind, I reject to live an earthly life, because I choose to live a holy one, governed by you My Lord Jesus, the prince of peace, please have my mind to be saturated with the holy mind of Christ, in my Lord Jesus name.
Finally, I take up the Sword of the Spirit which is the holy word of God, I pray this powerful offensive weapon into my hand, and ask that your holy word would be fitting for every encounter I face. As the enemy gets close to me, please give me the insight, wisdom, and skill to wield the word of God to drive away the enemy, in my Lord Jesus name.
May the enemy and his team flee from me, upon hearing the word of God spoken by the power and direction of the Holy Spirit. Give me the sword of the spirit to cut through the wiles of the devil, so that I may discern the schemes of the enemy when he is near.
With all kinds of prayers, supplication, and intercession I pray to you my Lord God as the one who fights my battles. Now that I’m in your holy powerful armor, I walk away covered and ready to face my day as you go before me, and please protect me in the midst of the spiritual warfare in this unseen world, in my Lord Jesus name.
Thank you my Lord, for the spiritual weapons of armor and prayer that you have given me. It is written no weapon formed against me shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses me.
Thank you Father God, my Lord Jesus and the Holy Spirit, that I am more than a conqueror in my Lord Jesus. I pray all of this in the mighty name of my Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ, amen.
Mornin’ infidels!
Ha!
Good Morning WeeWeed!
Without comment:
Oath Keepers on 60 Minutes
https://valorguardians.com/blog/?p=112769
Steve Balm | April 19, 2021
“It was an interesting segment overall but promoted the idea that the Oath Keepers are representative of an aspect of right-wing thinking and are a group of respected ex-military and ex-law enforcement. This could not be further from the truth. We have found the Oath Keepers to be a band of misfits and wannabe embellishers, including Arroyo himself.”
Very misguided (stupid) move by Oath Keepers. Thinking the propaganda wing of the communists would give them a fair shake.
Agreed. This wasn’t a wise move. The Oath Keepers were at Bundy Ranch. And Bundy Rance was a modern=day Concord Bridge.
Judge dismissed all charges against Bundy’s in that case. Most other charges also. I think someone was convicted for pointing his weapon at the law.
Christians should know better than to virtue signal. From Luke 18….
9 Also He spoke this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: 10 “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. 11 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, ‘God, I thank You that I am not like other men—extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this tax collector. 12 I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that I possess.’ 13 And the tax collector, standing afar off, would not so much as raise his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me a sinner!’ 14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.”
Remembering…that our government didn’t just recently start being a bully…
Two anniversaries today…
WACO…
OK City Bombing…
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McVeigh followed his conscience. He didn’t know about the day care center.
Always wondered why he didn’t park it on front of the 7th Floor in DC
McVeigh was a plain old sociopath. He didn’t care who died; babies in the day-care, people walking on the sidewalks, private citizens doing business with the many Federal agencies, clerks, secretaries, janitors, or just plain old federal employees not remotely connected with law enforcement. Sociopath is really too kind of a word for him.
Edit: Don’t try to make heroes or martyrs out of nasty people like him.
Edit: The question is, “Who killed the most innocents?”
Right now a call is being made for ALL PATRIOTS to respond to “Woke Corporations” who meddle in politics:
COUNTER BOYCOTTS
Make those Corporations REGRET their outward virtue signaling and Leftist Wokism!
https://www.breitbart.com/
The SUCKERS are finally suspecting what WE have known all along:
THE BLACK LIVES MATTER MOVEMENT IS A SCAM
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/04/19/michael-brown-breonna-taylor-families-ask-black-lives-matter-where-money-went/
LOL ?
I love this guy, sooo funny (and really smart, too). This video is TOO FUNNY – and I’m posting it to say…PLEASE SOMEONE DO THIS WITH COVID! Would go … viral! lol!
Squawk Box Sore-kin v. Ben Carson https://www.cnbc.com/video/2021/04/19/ben-carson-delta-should-not-have-spoken-out-on-georgia-voting-law.html
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First powered flight on another world:
NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter aced an ‘absolutely beautiful flight’ on Mars. Here’s the video.
lilbirdee12’s prayer:
Our Heavenly Father, Your children come to you tonight to ask for healing and peace throughout our country so that we may return to being One Nation Under God. Guide us to be leaders in Your Kingdom, spreading Your Love and Salvation to all. Forgive us our sins and deliver us from evil.
Lord, we ask for a blanket of protection over all our troops and law enforcement who serve to defend and protect us. Bless our representatives with the strength and wisdom they need to achieve the path You have chosen for us.
Please place Your Guardian Angels of Protection around Donald Trump and his family as they seek to lead America back to You. Also, we pray for Angels to protect and support our Sundance as he works for justice and peace.
Grant us patience, Lord, as the evil ones try to anger us and cause us to fall.
Spread blessings over Israel and Netanyahu.
We humbly ask that You please comfort those who are grieving and in pain.
Thank you Father, for Your Love and the gift of Life.
In Jesus name, we pray. Amen.
Amen.
Amen.
Blinken would defintely blink facing this foreign minister. And voicing concern over the PRC? More than JoeBama https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2021/04/government-concerned-over-china-s-aggressive-stance-in-the-region-foreign-minister-nanaia-mahuta.html
Payback? Or a down payment?
Couldn’t be payback. Must be down payment. After all, she’s got a lot of experience to write about in this highly anticipated book. She has all those years of decisions on the Supre….oh, wait.
Yep, payback it is.
Gas up the S.S. Heinz 57. It’s going to take more windmills. https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/India-Is-Pushing-For-More-Coal-Capacity.html
The guitarist is pretty darn good in that video.
But he needs to work on his set backgrounds and performance clothing a bit… ?