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Scripture Sunday: He Will Never Give Up!

January 15, 2012 By Sandra Heska King

Just think—you don’t need a thing, you’ve got it all!
All God’s gifts are right in front of you as you wait expectantly
for our Master Jesus to arrive on the scene for the Finale.
And not only that, but God himself is right alongside to keep you steady
and on track until things are all wrapped up by Jesus.
God, who got you started in this spiritual adventure,
shares with us the life of his Son and our Master Jesus.
He will never give up on you.
Never forget that.

~1 Corinthians 1:7-9 (Message)

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  1. Pamela says

    January 15, 2012 at 12:23 am

    Such an encouraging post. God’s love for us is amazing. Love the picture. Almost feel like I can reach out and touch the bird.

    • Sandra says

      January 15, 2012 at 11:01 am

      Aren’t they the softest and the sweetest? Such a strange name, right. I looked it up.

      “The word titmouse descends from the Old English terms, tit (any small animal or object) and mase (small bird), essentially meaning one small, small bird.”

  2. Elizabeth says

    January 15, 2012 at 12:47 am

    That verse in the Message is great! Your photo is great too!

    • Sandra says

      January 15, 2012 at 11:03 am

      He cares and provides for the birds–and us, too. 🙂

  3. Christine says

    January 15, 2012 at 2:32 am

    What a beautiful bird!

    • Sandra says

      January 15, 2012 at 11:03 am

      I love these little guys. So is it titmouses or titmice?

  4. journeytoepiphany says

    January 15, 2012 at 7:25 am

    Thanks for this scripture! EXPECT is my one word for the year, so I especially appreciate these words!

    • Sandra says

      January 15, 2012 at 11:05 am

      What a great word! Expect–with hope!

  5. S. Etole says

    January 15, 2012 at 7:42 am

    It truly is good news, isn’t it?!

    • Sandra says

      January 15, 2012 at 11:05 am

      The greatest! 🙂

  6. Maureen says

    January 15, 2012 at 10:32 am

    “keep me steady and on track…”love that, thank you for that reminder this morning, and that the Lord will do it, not my herculean efforts. Just trust, like the little bird.

    • Sandra says

      January 15, 2012 at 11:08 am

      You’re welcome, Maureen, and amen! He’s provided the perfect feet to keep that little bird firm on the upward bend–but it could cling on the downside, too. Reminds me a little about our rollercoaster lives. He keeps us steady in both the ups and downs, yes?

  7. Cheryl Smith says

    January 15, 2012 at 4:38 pm

    Gorgeous photo composition paired with the perfect words. My verse today was similar, from Isaiah.

    • Sandra says

      January 15, 2012 at 9:39 pm

      Fun new blog, Cheryl. And like I said, the word “compassion” keeps popping up for me the last couple days. Must mean something.

  8. Deidra says

    January 15, 2012 at 4:59 pm

    Smiling!

    • Sandra says

      January 15, 2012 at 9:39 pm

      😀 😀

  9. Susan DiMickele says

    January 15, 2012 at 9:49 pm

    Yep, he’ll never give up on you.

    Think there will be deep sea diving in heaven?

    • Sandra says

      January 16, 2012 at 9:16 am

      I’m counting on it! 🙂

  10. Dea says

    January 15, 2012 at 10:59 pm

    Really needed this reminder today. So thankful He never gives up on me.

    • Sandra says

      January 16, 2012 at 9:16 am

      I need to remember that, too. Which reminds me to never give up on others.

  11. Michelle DeRusha says

    January 15, 2012 at 11:33 pm

    Love this: all God’s gifts are right in front of you — reminds me of Ann Voskamp’s 1,000 Gifts.

    Love the Tufted Titmouse — what a cutie he is. We get them in our backyard, too.

    • Sandra says

      January 16, 2012 at 9:21 am

      Much cuter than the other kind of mice!

      And 1000 is only a drop of what He pours out, right?

  12. Bradley J. Moore says

    January 16, 2012 at 6:05 am

    I have been thinking about these exact words you write here for a couple weeks now, “God has given you everything you need…” He is speaking to me in so many ways. What a wonderful confirmation as I go about my work today!

    Thanks, Sandra.

    • Sandra says

      January 16, 2012 at 9:27 am

      Love how He does that–when we’re attentive. 🙂 So glad to be on this adventure with you, Brad.

      There is so much in the Message version of these three verses!

      Lifting a prayer right now for you and your day.

  13. Lynn says

    January 16, 2012 at 7:48 am

    Lovely encouragement. Even though that is not a sparrow, cannot help but think of, “His eye is on the sparrow…” which I so love. Lovely capture of the titmouse. That name makes me laugh even after reading how it came about. Hmm, think I am just overflowing with Him this morning. When taking out trash for pickup today, saw the first stirring of the pink sky of a new day in the distance. How Great Thou Art! Blessings.

    • Sandra says

      January 16, 2012 at 9:15 am

      Head-smack moment! I thought about the sparrow, too. After I read and re-read this verse. After I posted it. I have lots of sparrows at the feeders. I could have snapped one of them. Easy. But I love this little guy.

      I love that we can see the pink of Him even in the midst of our trash–if we have eyes to see.

      Thanks for dropping by, Lynn.

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