Dying with Jesus, by death reckoned mine; Living with Jesus, a new life divine; Looking to Jesus till glory doth shine, Moment by moment, O Lord, I am Thine. Refrain: Moment by moment I’m kept in His love; Moment by moment I’ve life from above; Looking to Jesus till glory doth shine; Moment by moment, O Lord, I am Thine. Never a trial that He is not there, Never a burden that He doth not bear, Never a sorrow that He doth not share, Moment by moment, I’m under His care. Never a heartache, and never a groan, Never a teardrop, and never a moan; Never a danger but there on the throne, Moment by moment He thinks of His own. Never a weakness that He doth not feel, Never a sickness that He cannot heal; Moment by moment, in woe or in weal, Jesus my Savior abides with me still. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b25UbABaMjM

Romans 12:1-2, I beseech you therefore brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. A sacrifice means giving an offering. It means a DISCOMFORT. We live mostly a relatively comfortable life - an easy, comfortable Christianity, sitting in comfy seats in cozy, comfortable, air conditioned buildings. Are we willing to give up on our rights, to face discomfort? Sacrifice means doing what doesn’t come easy. It hurts. Our Lord Jesus gave Himself as our sacrifice for sin. His sacrifice cost Him His life, His comforts, His position, His privileges. A sacrifice means a DEDICATION. It is said that too often the problem with living sacrifices is that they have a habit of crawling off the altar at the last second, just when they are needed! It is a sacrifice to defeat temptation. Paul says in Galatians 2:20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. Do we willingly sacrifice ourselves, our wants, and desires for others and the things of God? Give yourself totally to God. Dedication costs something. May we dedicate our lives in consecration. May we determine that our purpose be to bless and honour and exalt Him. The purpose of each day, to live and walk in a way pleasing to Him. Dedication means being sold out, committed, loyal, faithful, resolved. A sacrifice is given over completely. It has no will or desire of its own. Our life’s purpose is to honour and serve Him, not our own selfish ways. When we come to the end of life, the question will be, "How much have you given?" - NOT "How much have you gotten?" How much have you given? Have you given your life truly over into His hands? Sacrifice means DEVOTION. We are offerings to God. May we give ourselves totally to God. Our lives are as worship - offered unto Him – for His pleasure. Sacrifice means DEATH. Living for the Saviour means Dying to the “Self”... Paul says, I die daily. Do what is hard for the flesh to do. C. T. Studd: “If Jesus Christ is God and died for me, then no sacrifice can be too great for me to make for him.” Make your life an offering. Yield it into His hands. Give over - give up your own rights. Seek what is acceptable to God - and what He wants for our lives. Worldwide persecution is at its worst in history. May we also be willing to bear some sacrifice. God’s will calls for our surrender - to present - yield - give of ourselves. Rele ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgGLhmUjFuc

1 “WHOSOEVER heareth!” shout, shout the sound! Send the tidings all the world around! Spread the joyful news wherever man is found: “Whosoever will may come.” Refrain: Whosoever will! “whosoever will!” Send the proclamation over vale and hill: ’Tis the loving Father calls the wanderer home; “Whosoever will may come.” 2 Whosoever cometh need not delay; Now the door is open, enter while you may; Jesus is the true and only Living Way, “Whosoever will may come.” 3 “Whosoever will!” the promise is secure; “Whosoever will,” for ever shall endure; “Whosoever will”—’tis life for evermore; “Whosoever will may come.” ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pj1x8bBIc6U

Job lost everything: his children, his wealth, his health. Yet Job never gave up his faith in God. He continued to trust God. Job is a story full of timeless wisdom, one of the most challenging books in the Bible. We can take heart from its pages. Job was counted a righteous man, yet he suffered greatly. He was a God-fearing man - he loved God. His faith was right, he was saved. Every day he consecrated his children with burnt offerings. He prayed for them. Job faced many storms and tragedies. Let's learn how Job handled his tough times. The Lord said unto satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job? There is none like him in the earth; a perfect and an upright man. One that feareth God and shuns evil. Satan said, Doth Job fear God for naught? He was saying, Job's only got faith because of all the benefits. Satan asks permission to test Job. Satan is only allowed to do what God allows him to do. We're living in a world where pain happens, and when it does happen it can rock our faith and we can wonder what's going on – and where is God in our pain? Suffering is the universal experience - the real human experience. Job 14:1 says, Man that is born of a woman is of few days and full of trouble. Even as God's children we still can face troubling times, sadness, bruising, and even deep heart pains. Deep wounds. Savage storms. In such times we can find that firm foundation of faith; that anchor that keeps the soul. Job faced trial after trial and loss after loss. He lost his material possessions and even his own beloved children. Job falls down in worship. He proclaims, The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away. Blessed be the name of the Lord. Psalm 42:11, Why art thou cast down O my soul… hope thou in God, for I shall yet praise Him who is the health of my countenance and my God. Job’s faith held steady as a rock. Job in his pain was in the very centre of God’s will. Brave the storm, by faith. Trust God, knowing that He is in full control. Even in his deep sorrow, his hurting, his mourning yet Job knew an unwavering trust and worship of God. We're in the palm of his hand. We can trust him, even when we can't understand what he's doing. Suffering doesn't stop our praise. We can yet know that God is good, and that he will never abandon us. Learn to trust – in God’s ultimate plan. Again, the Lord said unto satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job that there is none like him in the earth… still he holdeth fast his Integrity… Satan went forth from the presence of the Lord and smote Job with sore boils from the sole of his foot unto his crown. From head-to-toe Job was covered in boils. His whole body was a mass of sores. He was in agony. His wife tells him, Curse God and die. Job’s faith was unwavering. He refused to sin with his lips. Can we have the heart to help those who suffer? Give comfort and support? Job's friends turned up and sat with him. But their advice turned into accusations. They should have tried to comfort and pray for him - but instead they kept condemning and blaming him. Rather, may we be a helpful friend – one who can encourage others and help them find hope in God's promises. Our Lord can relate to the feelings of our infirmities. He's endured human suffering. He knows what pain is. He knows your pain. He truly understands. God is present and is listening for our cry. He’s the source of our healing and wholeness. God will bind up our wounds – he is the healer of the brokenhearted. Even if our hurting be the deepest heartbreak of life, Jesus has come to heal the brokenhearted. Job, even in the midst of his pain, could yet declare by faith his trust in God. Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him. Job 19:25, For I know that my redeemer liveth… Jesus is alive. Job could say, But he knoweth the way that I take - when he hath tried me I shall come forth as gold. God is making Heavenly grade gold - pure gold - out of your life. God holds the universe in his hands - he hangeth the earth upon nothing… Know that the power of this one who holds the earth in space holds you. Your life is held in his very hands. He will hold you steady. We can find our strength in him and his promises as we navigate the trials of life. God's restoration of Job is a reminder that he is the God of Hope. We can trust God that he will enable. Exercise your faith so that you can grow. Suffering is a part of your exercising of your faith. God can bring beauty out of ashes. Don't lose heart when tough things happen. We can find hope and strength - the one who holds the earth in space holds us by his grace. Even in the valley, in the darkest of times. Though we be in the lowest pit - the deepest despair of life… we can exercise our faith. God is growing you, transforming you. Know the Redeemer - he'll carry you through the storms. He'll give you the hope and strength to endure. He holds us – his unfailing love and faithfulness sustains us. The testimony of Job came out of the test of Job. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUo2_jF5mQo