Ps. 48: A song of praise to God for the great city & temple of God. Sing this song even when the kings has come and take the temple away. Even when you are killed. for God, & His city remains for ever.
2 Cor. 12:2-10: I glory in physical, mental, and when others are doing mean things to me because I follow Jesus. For through Jesus I am strong, even in my weakness.
Mark 6:14-29: John the Baptist head is cut off after John had told the king that his living with his Sister in law was against God's laws.
In these verses, we see new beginnings that happen after what seems like an end. Let us look at them...David is made king after King Saul dies (2 Sam. 5:1-5, 9-10). John the Baptist is killed for preaching what God told him to preach (Mark 6:14-29). Which is when Jesus really starts his ministry (Mark 7). Paul founds that when he is at the end of his strength and abilities, God comes through & helps him serve God (2 Cor. 12:2-10). Like the Psalms tells us to do, we should sing a song of praise to God even when we come to what seems like an end. For God is with us forever (Ps. 48).
Challenge of the week:
If you are going through what seems like an end, remember that with god's help, it is only a new beginning. Then sing praises him as you look towards better days ahead.
If you are not going through an end in your life, take the time to look back and find an ending in your past that became a new beginning. Then sing praises to God thanking him.
Accomplishment of the week:
So what did you and God accomplish this week? What did you praise him for? How is that growing your relationship with God?
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